Episode 240
EPISODE.120
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A park in the royal capital where a military parade is underway ahead of the war with the Empire.
In addition to the soldiers attending the military parade, the park was crowded with people who had gathered to watch the military parade.
That would be the case because all the soldiers gathered here were children, parents, and friends to someone.
In the midst of this, a black-haired man walked out from among the red lightning that suddenly fell from the sky.
None of the citizens living in Endymion’s royal capital did not know his identity.
There was a subtle silence for a moment, and then a muttering flowed from the crowd.
“That hair…”
“Russell… Her Highness Russell Raymond!”
“His Highness the Grand Duke has returned!”
It was a sight that seemed to have suddenly become the main character of a feverish ceremony even though it fell off in a hurry.
It was Daria and Hemingway who were looking at Russell with the most astonished expressions.
The others didn’t know it, but as they became Masters of the 8th Circle, they were able to capture the huge flow of hidden magic that was dwelling in Russell’s body.
‘Huh… only one month. Did he just disappear and rise to the level of the 8th circle?’
Hemingway stuck out his tongue in disbelief.
Daria muttered involuntarily.
“Crazy guy….”
Despite being his youngest disciple, he can only express it that way.
Russell lowered his head with a shy expression at the gaze focused on himself.
said in a low voice.
“I apologize for causing concern to Your Majesty and all of you through my ignorance.”
At Russell’s words, the king, who had a puzzled expression until then, finally smiled.
He looked down at Russell from the top of the podium and said.
“You mean this? It would be fortunate enough that the Archduke returned safely at a time like this. Then continue with the commander of the 5th Army…”
Daria pursed her lips as she was about to continue the military parade.
As a single message of magic flows into the king’s ear, his eyes widen as if he were a flagship.
I was so surprised that I couldn’t hide the trembling of my fingertips.
As if that was true, Daria and Hemingway nodded their heads at the same time.
‘Huh….’
The king, who was surprised and calmed down with a small exclamation, continued his words.
“Finally, I appoint the Grand Duke of the Kingdom, Duke Russell Raymond, as Commander of the Fifth Army.”
Commander of the 5th Army.
If you add a little bit to the chief, it’s a position to command about 100,000 troops under his command. Feeling the weight resting on his shoulders, Russell lowered his head once more and replied.
“yes. your majesty. The kingdom’s grand duke, Russell Raymond. I follow the orders of His Majesty the King!”
The booming reply echoed, and the king’s lips could be seen licking the corners of Russell’s eyes as he lifted his head.
‘—?’
It didn’t make a sound, but it wasn’t hard to figure out the meaning through the movement of the lips.
-Since the time is the time, I won’t announce it separately, but congratulations on reaching a new level.
The continent’s youngest 8th circle wizard.
If known to the public, it was clear that Russell and Endymion’s national status would also rise.
If it had been peacetime, the royal palace would have come forward and announced it extensively.
However, now it was a war situation with an all-out war with the empire on the verge.
In the current situation, it would be more beneficial not to announce it than to announce it.
King Alfonso Ratmos thought so.
Russell agreed with that idea.
‘A hand that might outwit the enemies.’
Until he revealed himself, it was clear that the enemies would think Russell’s skills were at the level of a 7th Circle Master.
After such a short fuss, the parade continued according to the scheduled procedure.
In charge of the supply of supplies were the wizards of the White Tower, led by Amelia Merwin, who were able to move quickly using wind magic.
“Hemingway Melville, the owner of the window tower. As the general manager of the capital’s defense forces, I will faithfully carry out the important duties given to me by Your Majesty.”
A gust of wind blew as if he had waited frighteningly before he had finished saying goodbye to Hemingway and Melville.
Whoaaaaaaah-!
An artificial wind somewhere that made only the flag of Endymion flutter precisely behind the podium.
However, those who have been inspired by the feverish military parade that has been going on so far will not see it properly.
Dung Dung Dung Dung-.
The king stomped his feet against the backdrop of the waving national flag amidst the sound of drums.
“All troops—!”
Kung-
“—Go out!”
Along with the king’s errands, military flags fluttered loudly.
Aaaaaaaaaa!
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Soldiers armed with spears and swords and armor moved along the main road of the royal capital.
Tens of thousands of soldiers who had entered the royal capital for the military parade.
Knock Knock Knock Knock -.
At that time, armor and armor interlocked, the sound of iron resounded in moderation, and
five figures appointed as commanders were driving horses at the head of them.
A war against an old nemesis, the Empire.
The eyes of the citizens waiting for the victory report turn to the soldiers and commanders.
Daria, the commander of the 1st Army and the commander-in-chief of the entire army, saw Russell at the forefront and opened her mouth.
“All the other guys know it well, but you, the youngest, don’t know, so I’ll tell you now.”
“…?”
“It is said that we have risen to the position of commander because of the strength we have, but our real role is not simply to be a commander.”
The title of commander was only worn because of his rank.
In reality, the story that the commander’s staff is in charge of what the commander has to do is given the right to autonomous operation and the right to act alone in most actions.
“Do you know what I mean? Hey.”
As I have explained several times, superhumans were beings who could twist a battlefield with their own power.
Not only is it possible to face off against superhumans like yourself, but depending on the situation, it will be possible to overturn the battlefield alone by going to a place where superhumans do not exist rather than checking the superhumans of the enemy country.
Because the superman was the one who could greatly influence the battle situation depending on how he emerged from any situation.
The right to autonomous operation and the right to act alone was not different from the saying that the judgment of the situation is left to the superhuman individual.
“yes. Master.”
Russell nodded.
“I fully understood the words to act together with the corps, but not to be buried in one battlefield and battle situation, to look broadly and act.”
Daria smiled at Russell’s answer.
“You’re still in good spirits.”
Then, as if conscious of the others, he looked around for a while and asked with message magic.
[Crazy guy…]
[Yes?]
Just as Russell was about to flinch at the out of the blue swear words, the sound of giggling flew into his ears along with magic.
[They don’t seem to know, but my eyes can’t be fooled.]
Daria was referring to the other commanders who didn’t notice Russell’s rapid growth.
Because he possessed the magical power of a dragon with high purity, it was not easy to find out Russell’s level unless he was a powerful person on the level of Daria or Hemingway.
[What the hell happened in the spirit realm?]
[Actually…]
Russell opened his mouth as he drove to Daria’s question.
There was still some time before passing through the gates of the royal capital.
Russell, who thought he could finish the story enough, explained what had happened.
[Huh, a foreigner. A god of the outside world… There were actually things that were dismissed as legends even in the old torture.]
An interest in the unknown that is inevitable for a single magician.
[I recorded the appearance of the gnome and the spirit world using magic, so I’ll show you later.]
Daria giggled at the youngest disciple’s behavior that satisfied the teacher’s interest.
[Good job. good job. Thanks to that, even after the war, there is a mountain of work to do.]
It was clear that research on the spirit world and foreign spirits would not be enough even if we put in effort for the next few decades.
He ended the conversation with a smile, but the expression of Daria, who was driving the horse in the lead, was not very good.
‘Another chance…’
Giyeon is something that is hard for others to get once in a lifetime.
‘However, oddly enough, the odds are continuing around him.’
Of course, digesting and fully accepting the opportunity is due to Russell’s efforts accumulated so far.
Looking at the situation so far, it is not strange that a proverb from the East comes to mind.
Soibulsil (天網恢恢 疎而不失).
The net of heaven seems to be thin, but it doesn’t miss anything.
As a magician who values reason and theory, he wasn’t the type to blindly believe in the sky or fatalism, but whatever.
I couldn’t easily let go of a ray of anxiety rising up in my heart.
‘Please…’
If there is such a thing as the sky.
‘If the moment comes when that child has to shoulder his own karma-.’
May you, as a teacher, lighten the burden by his side.
Daria had a small wish.
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After leaving the capital, each army headed in the direction they were supposed to head.
The same goes for the Fifth Army led by Russell. How many hours will it take for the 5th Army to move in the direction it should be headed?
“All forces stopped. Today we will rest here.”
Russell, who confirmed that the sun was setting in the distance, opened his mouth.
It was important to get to the battlefield as soon as possible, but it was also important to maintain physical strength and condition in order to go into battle.
So, preparations for lodging were made.
With a little over 80,000 exaggeration, nearly 100,000 regular soldiers preparing to camp would be spectacular in its own way.
While the barracks to be used as lodgings were being built and meals were being prepared, someone visited Russell’s lodgings.
“hey. cock.”
It was Muyaho, the beast king who led the beastmen and joined the war.
jjalang-.
The bells on her ankles resonated as she walked.
What I felt from the sound of the bell was a dull yet heavy mana.
‘That’s…’
Somewhere familiar magic, Russell easily recognized the identity of the drop.
‘It’s the spiral that was badly beaten the other day in the Kuril Islands.’
It was said that the dwarves had made it for the Beast King, and more precisely, it should be called a Spiral Geo-spear.
Russell asked, looking away from the blob.
“Muyaho. What happened to my barracks…?”
Muyaho shuddered at Russell’s question and scratched the top of the other foot with the tip of one foot.
“what. It’s been a while since I’ve seen your face, and I have errands to do…”
Running errands?
He said with a sudden fury.
“No, thinking about it makes me angry. Were we in a relationship where we only saw each other when there was something special? yes?”
Russell laughed bitterly at her still bubbly appearance.
Muyaho, as if the joke had ended there, smiled as usual and went inside with a ‘kyahaha’.
“Is a male better than that?”
“What do you mean?”
“That female…”
After saying that, Muyaho let out a pained sound with a ‘grunt’.
“princess… Seeing her older sister’s face, she asked if it was okay to go.”
Although our eyes met at the military parade, we didn’t even talk to each other.
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t care.
Nevertheless, as the situation was, Russell had no choice but to answer like this.
“Perhaps… Her Highness will understand.”
“You will understand. to do…!”
He was about to shout but Muyaho hesitated. It’s not even my business, so why am I angry?
“Like a bad male….”
Probably because the same “female” was angry with this indifferent “male”.
“Sniff. That’s why I came. cock.”
Muyaho stuck out his mouth and put his hand on his chest.
“?!”
It was a letter with the princess’s seal clearly on it.
“joy. This is the end of running errands for others to do only good things.”
dragon-swallowed wizard
