Episode 147
EPISODE.74
‘I never thought Elder Spiegelman would have joined the 6th Circle.’
Russell murmured to himself, recalling an unexpected name on the list.
Elder Spiegelman was a mage belonging to the Yellow Tower, and he had not known Russell the previous day during the excavation of the ruins.
Even though he was a mage, he was definitely in the 5th circle until then, but I would have thought he had risen to the 6th circle in those few years.
‘Perhaps…’
I wondered if Sir Alan Page would have risen to the 6th circle.
Anyway.
Spiegelmann was an old wizard with experience who had been active for a long time belonging to the Royal Tower.
It was clear that he had extensive knowledge of magic archeology as well as land magic.
Finding the right person, Russell asked for a meeting with Elder Spiegelman the next day as soon as the sun was bright.
A few hours later, a reply came from the elder.
Fortunately, he did not turn down Russell’s application.
“Oh, are you here?”
Around lunchtime, he greeted Russell, who came to his lab, and offered refreshments.
Squeak-.
As hot coffee began to pour into the old brass teacup, Elder Spiegelman, who sat down, opened his mouth.
“It’s been a while since we met at the last excavation site. If it’s your story, I’ve been hearing it all over the place.”
“I should have visited and said hello more often, but I’m sorry. Elder.”
“I’m sorry, it’s something to be so sorry for when young friends go around diligently.”
Saying that, Spiegelman chuckled with a friendly expression.
“I don’t know about the others, but whenever I hear about your story, I get very motivated.”
Is it because it’s a familiar face? – he added, adjusting his posture and sitting down.
“So what’s the matter with yes? In the process of foreign travel research, something interesting was found…” It is
clear that the elder of the King’s Tower is talking about the ruins right away with an excited look on his face.
He looked like an authority figure in magic archeology.
“Not like that. However, I personally want to ask the elder for help, so I am contacting you like this.”
“Can this old man help you?”
Same 6 circles.
However, the positions the two occupied in the world of magic were different.
Fire attribute and Earth attribute.
War Mage and Academic Mage. The attributes of magic used as the main force, as well as the role of a wizard, were different.
In addition, unlike himself, who had reached the stage late due to his age, the young man in front of him was the youngest 6th circle wizard in the history of the kingdom.
Even that, Spiegelmann belonged to the slightly later side.
‘A young man like that asks me for help?’
It’s an interesting conversation topic in a different sense from the ruins.
“yes. actually-.”
The explanation just started.
Spiegelman focused on Russell’s story with a serious face.
.
.
Fortunately, it didn’t take long to explain the inside story.
Maybe it was because I had prepared the story in advance.
‘That’s why I can’t just talk about things like missions and rewards about the properties of the land.’
I have no choice but to tell a story that has been adapted to some extent.
Finally the whole story is over.
“Something like that happened.”
Elder Spiegelman slowly shook his head.
“But I never thought you would be so interested in earth magic. I never thought that even if I went to the 6th floor, I would remember the earth type magic book, not the fire type magic.”
As mentioned earlier, it was impossible to explain the understanding of the land properties.
For Russell, it’s best to say, ‘I was just interested.’
Of course, if you ask if Spiegelman’s thoughts are misunderstood, it won’t be.
After all, aside from fire and its derivative attribute, thunderbolt, the next thing he was confident about was earth attribute magic.
“Hmm.”
Spiegelman, who was deep in thought with a deep breath, immediately nodded.
“I don’t know how helpful I can be to you, but I will do my best.”
A much more pleasant acceptance than expected. At his acceptance, Russell slightly lowered his head.
“thank you.”
Then, he looked up and asked.
“However, I wonder if I am taking up too much of the elder’s time…”
Elder Spiegelman shakes his head left and right at Russell’s question.
“Can it be?”
He continued his speech with calm eyes.
“I might not be of this world if it had not been for the help of you and Alan Page. If you think you’re repaying the favor you received back then, it’s just a few hours a week.”
The grace he received at that time was the fact that Russell and Alan had saved his life from an attack by cultists.
I thought the matter was settled by conceding the reward from the royal family the day before.
‘I can’t believe he still had that in mind.’
Spiegelman continued.
“Besides, if you ask me if I have nothing left, then that’s probably not the case again.”
‘What’s left…?’
It was a bit questionable, but it didn’t take long to figure out the meaning behind it.
“You mean the essence of originality magic that I brought from the 6th floor underground.”
“You got it right.”
You will be able to share those magics as long as you are helping yourself.
“If it is non-eavesdropping, it is a complaint.”
I didn’t dare to ask for it, but it was something I had hoped for.
Russell also added an Eastern proverb that he was familiar with, and he said with an embarrassed expression.
“In a way, even if I asked for it, it wouldn’t be enough.”
Seeing Spiegelman’s cheeky smile as he concluded his words, Russell smiled faintly as well.
He gave reasons for this and that, but in the end, the fact that he was the one who asked for help does not change.
Nevertheless, I could only think of it as Spiegelman’s consideration to try to alleviate the mental burden by citing even the difficult proverbs of the East as examples.
‘Of course, it’s not completely wrong.’
Feeling grateful for that fact, Russell bowed his head once more.
“Then, I wish you well in the future. Elder.”
* * *
3 times a week.
two hours each time.
After that, Russell continued to visit Elder Spiegelman’s laboratory at the appointed time.
Of course, it was with a beautiful embrace of the questions that arose from studying alone each time.
The amount was such that Elder Spiegelman, who had been faithfully helping, looked tired after only the fifth class.
“It was only two days ago that I gave answers to the forty questions you brought…”
“In just two days, this many questions have accumulated again.”
Spiegelman shook his head with a bluish face at the number of questions, which was well over 20 more than before.
If you ask me if the level of the question is normal, it wasn’t even that.
‘Each of the contents of the question penetrates the core. Even if the contents go back, they are ultimately related to the essence of magic…’ It
was not ordinary magic, but originality magic left by top wizards of all time.
But in just two days, I would have thought he would research enough to ask questions that are so close to the essence.
Are you a genius or a great hard worker?
‘Because it’s both of them, I’m sure I could have achieved the achievements I have now.’
It was undeniable that Russell’s enthusiastic appearance was a good stimulus for Spiegelman himself.
‘If I don’t work hard, there might come a moment when I can’t answer the question.’
In the midst of the two wizards’ procedural battles,
several months passed.
.
.
night in the dark
As usual, Russell was spurring his magic research in his room until late.
The only thing placed in front of him is a small lantern that lights up the surroundings.
Of course, Russell could have lit a few more lights to light up the whole room.
If it wasn’t for that, I could have brought a candle with a stronger luminous power.
Nevertheless, the reason Russell was relying on this small lamp was simple.
‘Because I can concentrate much better this way.’
It was much more convenient to concentrate on work when the light above the desk was brighter than when the entire room was bright.
Underneath Russell’s feet were bundles of paper about two feet long.
Bundles of paper filled with magical theories and formulas written the day before.
If there is a difference from before, it is that the sides of the stacked stacks of paper are shiny with hand stains.
It has to be.
Because the process of understanding and analyzing the paper bundles was all over.
Of course, in order to use it in real combat, there was still a process of learning and training.
‘Anyway.’
Of the stacks of paper that used to be two and a half spans high, only about one span remains at most.
What was surprising was that while studying the theory related to earth magic, his understanding of fire attribute magic also increased.
Of course, the increase was not that large as it was already the highest level of understanding of fire properties.
However, it was a clear fact that even a very small amount increased.
‘It must be because of the theory of magma or geothermal heat.’
Guessing the reason, Russell turned the page.
square-.
I muttered to myself as I checked the few pages left.
‘This also seems to be coming to an end soon.’
The magic Russell was seeing right now was the magic called ‘The Roar of the Earth Dragon’.
Since it’s a 7th circle magic, even if you understand and analyze it, you won’t be able to use it right away.
But I couldn’t help it.
Among the magics memorized at that time, all of the 6 circle magics had already been studied.
The remaining magic is now only two 7 circle magic. Even one of them was in the process of showing an end.
After a rough calculation, there are only about five pages left in ‘The Roar of the Earth Dragon’.
It is true that I am slightly worried about that.
What if the understanding of earth attribute magic does not rise even after the study of all the remaining magic books is finished?
that kind of anxiety.
Of course, that worry came to an end the moment Russell turned the last page of ‘The Roar of the Earth Dragon’.
[Ilnyeom Tongam (一念通巖)]
[A mind concentrated as one is powerful enough to pierce even rocks.] [
Your efforts will increase your understanding of the Earth’s attributes.] [
You have reached the limit . The level of understanding of earth properties will be raised.]
[The level of understanding of advanced earth properties will change to the highest level.]
Alarms continued to pour in.
[You have completed the mission.]
[We will give you 2 x 2 high grade magic stones (edible) as a reward.]
[We will give you ‘Traces of the Earth Dragon’ as a reward.]
The wizard who swallowed the dragon
