Episode 73
EPISODE.37
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In the quiet darkness of the night, the sound of horses hooves echoed.
A carriage ran along the road as if sliding.
It was a wagon with the seal of the nearby Mage Tower, and Russell, Alan, and Spiegelmann were seated in it.
‘Thanks to that, I can move comfortably to the place where the warp gate is.’
Post-processing at the base camp, such as the matter of the bodies of the wizards who died there…
Since we decided to take care of those things at the Mage Tower, you wouldn’t have to worry about the aftermath.
Crossing his arms, Russell buried himself deep into the backrest.
There was a strange silence in the carriage now.
It has to be.
After such a shocking incident, there was no one to speak easily.
Besides, wasn’t Spiegelmann injured?
The silence lasted for a while, and it was after quite some time had passed that Alan spoke.
Around the time when there was less than an hour left until we reached the warp gate.
“If you don’t mind, I can ask you something. Sir Russell.”
“…?”
I asked while staring at the golden mask slanted over my shoulder using a leash.
“It looks like a mask I haven’t seen before, but is that golden mask an item found in this ruin?”
Spiegelman, who was resting after being injured by the story of the ruins, also raises his head secretly.
Then, with eyes full of anticipation, he looked at the golden mask hanging over Russell’s shoulder.
After all, his specialty was magical archeology.
It wasn’t something he was hiding, so Russell nodded.
“yes.”
He added as he moved the golden mask he had hung onto the palm of his hand.
“I tested it roughly, and it seems to have the power to ease the burden on the mental power and assist in calculations when using magic.”
“That’s why you wore that mask during the battle.”
Spiegelman muttered as if he was convinced, and extended his finger.
Like a child eager to eat the snack in front of his eyes, he wiggled his fingers.
“That… if you don’t mind, can I take a look?”
It is an object from the ruins estimated to be around the mythical age.
There was also the possibility that it was a relic of the Age of Gods.
‘If I’m not interested, that would be a strange thing.’
In addition to the injured body, there are two more 5th circle mages. Also, isn’t the place also inside a narrow carriage?
Whatever happened, I was able to deal with it.
‘Even though he wouldn’t be like that in the first place.’
Russell nodded and he swallowed. It seems that the spirit of inquiry as an archaeologist was not common.
right after!
“Ugh-!”
With a moan, Spiegelman withdrew his outstretched hand.
A flash of lightning that happened in an instant.
Spiegelmann’s fingertips were red with minor burns.
“This…”
Russell’s eyes widened in amazement at the unexpected function, and Alan stroked his chin.
His narrow eyes shone sharply and he muttered in an interesting voice.
“It seems that it has a spell that rejects non-owners.”
Ruins that select who can enter and artifacts that select the owner.
Isn’t that a very good combination?
Paget-.
“…that’s what it looks like.”
Spiegelman, who couldn’t let go of his lingering feelings and even suffered burns to the opposite finger, smacked his lips with a regretful face.
“I have to submit the report anyway, so I’ll make a photocopy and send it to the elder as soon as I finish writing it.”
“Is it really?”
Spiegelman was delighted with Russell’s words.
“Didn’t the elder also say that he would hand over the data to me?”
“data?”
Tilting your head for a while.
“ah. Right. I was supposed to hand over the data on the Dragon King to you.”
Soon after, Spiegelman shook his chin.
“I’ll return to the capital and send it to you as soon as I feel better. but-.”
I forgot to add in a confident tone.
“Don’t expect too much. There are so few data, and only a small part – the level of mention…”
“Enough.”
Because even a piece of information is much better than no information at all.
While talking like that, the carriage carrying the three people reached the place where the warp gate was.
“Which one would you like to move first?”
The question of the wizard in charge of the warp gate was reasonable.
Salt Tower, Window Tower, and Royal Road Yellow Tower.
All three were going to the royal capital, but the destinations were different.
Of course, it was decided who would go first.
The first priority was not only because he was Elder Spiegelman’s senior, but also because he was injured.
“Elder-nim will move to the Yellow Tower first, and then we will move individually.”
Alan nodded, as if agreeing with Russell, and Spiegelman patted his back.
“Thank you. Then let’s use it first.”
Click-.
After saying that, the door to the room with the warp gate closed.
It was to block contact with the outside and activate the warp gate.
Naturally, only Russell and Alan were left in the hallway.
It was Alan who spoke first.
“Congratulations should come first, but… to be honest, I was a bit surprised.”
“…?”
I looked away, wondering what to say, but Alan wasn’t looking at him.
He stared at the tightly closed door and continued talking.
“I thought I had bought some time after reaching the 5th circle. I never thought they would come after me so quickly.”
A steady, calm voice.
What Russell read in it was not a budding envy, but a feeling like a sense of improvement.
‘Is it on fire?’
Even if not, he was called a genius. Such a person was stimulated by himself and even climbed to the 5th circle faster than before returning.
‘If there’s even a fire there…’
It seemed that the top of the skin was getting chills. I don’t know if I know how Russell feels.
The calm voice continued.
“Perhaps the bet between the two masters will end much shorter than first expected.”
That must mean that they highly value Russell’s ability. However, Russell couldn’t be happy with Alan’s evaluation.
It was because of the words that followed.
“Otherwise, we’ll hit the deadline or something.”
“!”
Is it a declaration of war that it will never be caught up because it is on fire?
Feeling a chill in a different mood than before, Russell accepted his words.
“-Would that be?”
Quite a challenging tone.
Alan Page is a wizard that I once admired and still admires.
However, at the same time, he was also a competitor of one person who caught fire because of himself.
Since it was a pure declaration of war born out of a desire for improvement, not out of ugly envy, it would be natural for them to respond.
At Russell’s words, he turned his head.
He looked at Russell with a surprised expression.
He had no idea that Russell would respond like that.
But it didn’t feel bad at all.
On the contrary, he was smiling quite large, as if he was happy.
“It won’t be easy.”
“It’s done. Then the next minute…”
Then.
As if Spiegelman’s movement had ended, the door to the warp gate room opened, and
Alan
concluded his words as he stepped inside.
“…I’m quite curious how the former feels.”
….
Alan’s words repeated several times in the ears of Russell, who was left alone in the hallway.
‘If you want to know how it feels…’
I have no choice but to let you know.
It was the same because he himself caught fire. Of course, it was unknown whether Russell had the same genius talent as Alan.
But he had a definite reward for his hard work.
[Mission – 2]
Catch up with geniuses.
This is an additional mission derived from the previous betting mission.
Catch up with and surpass the gifted Alan Page.
The mission is complete when Alan Page acknowledges you.
[Reward]
Advanced Manastone (Edible) Intermediate Manastone (Edible) x5
Above all else, the reward is clearly presented. Russell’s eyes brightened.
* * *
The royal capital.
As if waiting for Russell to return to the tower, Daria Snowwhite called.
Is it simply because of my mood that my face looks a little emaciated compared to before?
‘Probably not.’
According to the report, the opponents were cultists from the 5th circle, numbering three.
In addition, the first report submitted in an abbreviated form.
‘The information that can be known through it is quite limited.’
No matter how 8th circle mage was, he didn’t have the ability to see hundreds of kilometers from his seat.
It was only natural that Daria was worried.
Feeling the presence of her entering her office located on the top floor of the tower, Daria stood up.
“You’re here. I am the youngest.”
I came closer to check on Russell’s condition.
As if to reassure Daria, Russell spread his arms lightly.
He said, revealing his whole body neatly so that he could understand at a glance.
“I am okay. Master.”
Even so, I couldn’t completely shake off my worries.
As if to confirm with her own eyes, Daria circled around Russell’s body.
It was after that that I was relieved to sweep my heart.
“I’m glad you did. The kid from the window tower arrived a little late, so I did it just in case.”
It was a serious voice that could not be found in the slightest bit of mischief as usual.
That must have been a lot of concern.
“however-.”
“…?
At that time, Daria’s eyes as she looked at Russell changed completely.
The worry I felt a moment ago is gone, and what remains is a sharp gaze as if it were cut.
Daria, who was sweeping his entire body, twitched the corners of her mouth involuntarily.
“Have you crossed the wall, maknae?”
Rather than a question, it is a cry closer to conviction.
The fact that it is still elusive magic remains unchanged, but if you look closely, you can feel that the depth and waves of magic have changed.
Moreover, the two eyes that glisten with red light even have a different depth and subtlety than before.
It was a change that could not be found without crossing the wall.
It was also possible because it was Daria who noticed this change.
‘Come to think of it, even Blaine, that rotten old man, couldn’t properly read the maknae’s magic.’
If it weren’t for that, there was no way he would have spurred on his pupil and confidently entered into a confrontation.
‘Even if it’s the same master level wizard, it would mean that a 7th circle wizard can’t properly read the magic of the youngest.’
The gentleness and subtlety in his eyes were also things that I could recognize because I was interested in them as well as my ability.
“yes.”
“aha! For some reason, I thought that there was almost no scar after fighting against three cultists from the 5th circle, so there was a reason for that.”
She giggled at Russell’s firm reply.
“The 5th circle is amazing at the age of less than 20. The owner of the three-year window tower, and I, too, hadn’t reached the same level as him. Feel so good. very good.”
With a big smile on his ears, he praised Russell in a proud voice.
“It won’t be long before you catch up with the disciple of the window tower owner. When you hear this news, you can already see what kind of expression that old man will make!”
She took out a large lollipop candy from her pocket and ate it.
“I don’t know what to offer for the bet, but I’m sure your stomach hurts.”
Knock-!
The gauntness I felt a moment ago had completely disappeared, and all that remained was feelings of joy and exhilaration.
For a while, Daria giggled tirelessly.
and after a few minutes.
Geeing before Daria’s laughter stopped.
The buzzer connected to the floor below vibrated.
“Tower Lord.”
Soon after, the familiar voice of the person working at the desk on the first floor came out.
“I just received a message from His Majesty the King.”
“Yes? message?”
Does your stomach hurt from laughing for a long time?
Daria, who was gently caressing her belly, tilted her head.
“Yes. The message will be delivered through the tower lord, but the recipient is Sir Russell Raymond, his disciple.”
“What is the content of the message?”
“I’m going to pay tribute to Sir Russell Raymond, who made a big contribution in this situation and was recognized as the owner of the ruins….”
His words, which seemed to confirm the contents of the message, returned to their original places.
“…He told me to attend the next cabinet meeting on the 15th.”
Russell, who was listening to the congratulations on the ball, opened his eyes wide.
dragon-swallowed wizard
