Episode 77
EPISODE
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The presence created by the five rings of fire was stronger than expected.
Even those who are unfamiliar with magic will be mesmerized and have their mouths wide open.
Of course, Russell’s appearance, which was young enough to not match the strength he had, also played a part.
Some light-hearted nobles unknowingly moved their lips.
“Huh….”
“When I saw it in a friendly duel a while ago, it was the 4th circle.”
“It was surprising enough to be a 4th circle master at that age, but did you cross the wall during that time?”
“I must say that the fact that such a young man exists in Endymion itself is a great blessing.”
It was not only the nobles who were surprised.
‘In the meantime, magic again…’
Not only Alan, who witnessed Russell’s realm, but also the owners of the King’s Tower of Magic were astonished.
Yellow Tower owner Niccolo Machiavelli laughed as if it was ridiculous.
“Heh heh heh….”
Baek Topju, who had been dozing off, was also muttering while staring at Russell.
“It’s much purer magic than me, a half-blood fairy. Besides, it’s intense…”
Humming at their attention and exclamation, Daria looked away.
He looked at Hemingway with a proud expression.
At that time, Hemingway was also looking at Daria, and the moment their eyes met.
‘joy.’
Hemingway snorted lightly and turned his head.
Daria’s proud expression is always due to her high level of medicine.
Apart from that, Hemingway was also surprised.
‘It’s truly explosive growth.’
It is an incomprehensible and incomprehensible talent that cannot be explained in words.
Truly impossible.
The most worrying thing at this moment was Alan, who was watching Russell’s growth right next to him.
‘It was intended to make them feel the sense of victory and use it as a stimulus-.’
Russell’s talent was such a huge and passionate flame that I feared it would not be swallowed.
but what
What dwelled in the disciple’s eyes was neither the ugliness of jealousy nor the feeling of giving up on everything.
What lies beyond the admiration for his rival is clearly a strong sense of victory.
‘her.’
Hemingway, who understood the student’s feelings, grabbed the hem of his robe unconsciously.
‘okay. You never know who won until you reach the end.’
It must be the teacher’s role to make up for the disciple’s shortcomings.
At that time, the king, who had been silent, raised his palm.
The turmoil in the hall, which had been full of murmurs, calmed down.
It felt as if the words of the servants who were making a lot of noise seemed to represent their thoughts.
It was a feeling I had never experienced before.
“Obviously… it is.”
The difference between what I simply knew and what I saw with my own eyes was huge.
Russell lowered his head at the voice that could not hide the surprise inside.
Hwareuk-.
The ring of fire that lit up the surroundings also disappeared.
“Listen to the sutras.”
I’ve also checked the five rings, so there shouldn’t be anything rough anymore.
A low but clear voice spreads throughout the hall.
“According to the special case given to the Raymond family, I will promote Russell Raymond’s title to Count. Also, as before, I will bestow the Medal of Dawn, Morgenrot.”
Although the title was one rank higher, it was not much different from Alan Page.
However, the king’s words were not yet over.
“In addition, in order to commend the achievements made so far and the return of Spendum, the murderer of the enemy country, a third-class military service medal and a tax collection right for 10,000 households in cities near the capital will be awarded!”
“!”
At the King’s words, several nobles raised their eyes wide.
Aside from the 3rd class martial arts medal, the right to collect taxes on households in cities near the capital?
That’s not 1,000 or 2,000, but 10,000!
‘I thought it was just an honorable title.’
Considering that those who are commonly referred to as the great nobility, along with the Countess, have more than 100,000 estates or tax collection rights… With a little
more exaggeration, it was no match for the words that they would make up their minds and raise a great noble.
Not to mention, the opponent was only nineteen.
Isn’t it the age where the future is still bright?
“Your Majesty…”
The moment the Minister of Finance was about to say something about the decision that made him so angry that he was so angry.
“I will not take objections.”
The King’s voice cut off the Minister of Finance with a single knife.
“I will declare in advance that this is an investment not only for the achievements that Count Russell has made so far, but also for future possibilities-.”
After making eye contact with Russell, we concluded our conversation.
“I hope -Kyung also doesn’t forget that point.”
Some of the ministers, who belatedly guessed the king’s intentions at his resolute attitude, nodded.
‘He said he would make a hero.’
‘This is what Genga meant.’
In other words, if you act arrogantly, drunk with the current position and the weight of the award that has been handed down today, you will fall apart.
Russell’s eyes lit up as he confirmed that this was a literal test.
“I will follow your orders. your majesty.”
* * *
After exiting the Cabinet Room.
Russell, who was chasing after Daria, tilted his head.
“Master.”
“Why are you like this, maknae?”
“Isn’t the way out this way?”
As you said, the cabinet meeting has been over for a long time. Even if he had already left the castle, there was nothing strange about it.
However, Daria, who was walking ahead, was spinning around inside the castle.
Even Russell, a first-time traveler, felt puzzled.
“Why didn’t you ask?”
Daria answered as if she had been waiting for Russell’s question.
“I read the report you handed in last night.”
At the word report, Russell stopped involuntarily.
“That means…”
“Now that I’ve finished all four of my assignments, it’s my turn to keep my promise.”
[You have completed the mission.]
[You will receive intermediate magic stones (edible) as a reward.]
[As an additional reward, you can obtain one of the royal palace remarks through Daria.] I am
going to the place where the dragon’s heart is stored. .
However, the fact that the location was changed to the inside of the palace instead of a museum was-.
‘In the meantime, did you move the real thing from the museum to Vigo?’
Only the high-ranking official in the Yellow Tower, who manages the museum, knew the cycle between the real and the fake.
For now, I can only guess that way.
If only I could get my hands on the heart, it was a good thing.
While walking after her teacher, Daria’s steps stopped for a while in front of an old and shabby stable located in one corner of the palace.
The building was so old that I wondered if there was such a building in the palace.
Kik-.
Upon opening the door, a staircase leading down to the basement was revealed beneath a pile of straw.
“Put this on before you go in.”
What Daria handed over was a small ring.
It was clear that the artifact was enchanted to feel the aura of magic.
‘I don’t know what kind of artifact it is.’
As she put on the ring as instructed, she felt a strange flow of magical power wrap around her.
The moment I went down the stairs right after.
“Sss-!”
Russell drooled unbeknownst to me. As if the senses of the whole body are on edge…
“Did you feel it?”
“-It feels like dozens of arrowheads made of mana are aiming at me. It makes me sick to my stomach.”
“That is the correct answer.”
At Russell’s words, Daria smiled and continued.
“If it’s a rumor floating around, you must have heard of it, right? The name of this place is the Third Treasure Vault.”
Russell had also heard rumors that there were several warehouses containing all sorts of treasures and artifacts, including national treasures.
But maybe-.
‘I didn’t expect it to exist.’
“But I call this place like this.”
“…?”
“The darling of magic.”
It is a name that is so arrogant that it is impossible to understand it without a proper reason.
Of course, there was a reason.
“In order to protect the various items stored here, since the founding of the country, the archmages of each era have added protection magic over hundreds of years…” That was a very understandable
reason.
“Without this ring, it would take a few hours for even that old man or me to break through this place.”
A place where the feet of the 8th circle archmage could be tied up for hours.
In awe again, Russell looked down at the ring on his hand.
‘Is this ring a kind of safety device?’
chuck.
After a while, Daria reached the end of the underground passage and stopped walking.
A large iron gate blocks the front.
“It’s all here.”
A terrifying clunk as he inserted the rod-like key into the hole in the middle of the iron door!
The sound of gearwheels turning rang out. Then, the letters of light begin to rise above the iron gate.
Whoa ah-.
The letters of light that emerged formed several circles and formed a magic circle.
‘Is it a structure that activates by inserting a key into an unfinished magic circle? Then, with the key as the center…’
Russell, a wizard by nature, habitually analyzed the driving method of the magic circle.
Of course, because it was so high-level, there weren’t many things I could get right away.
In the meantime, the magic circle was completed and the iron door opened.
coo gu gg geung-.
The view beyond the iron gate that opens up is clearly revealed.
“light-.”
The moment he recited the starting language to light up the darkness, a bright light hit Russell.
“Ugh-.”
It was because the light was momentarily reflected by the treasures piled up beyond the iron gate.
Daria giggled as if she was having fun.
‘I’m sure he didn’t tell me in advance to see a scene like this.’
Leaving behind the giggling teacher, Russell, who reduced the size of his light magic, carefully inspected the inside of the warehouse.
There are so many gold and silver treasures piled up everywhere that the eyes can reach.
‘This is why the light is reflected like that.’
Daria’s warning was heard the moment I stepped into the treasure chest.
“Don’t forget. There is only one thing that is allowed to you, the youngest.”
With a slight nod at the warning, Russell slowly moved on.
The treasures piled up are splendid, but most of them are ordinary things, so-.
‘It must be a trap.’
The kind of trap that distracts you from making good decisions because of the glare.
“after.”
With a short breath, Russell’s eyes sank deeply.
Then, some objects that were hidden by the gold and silver treasures begin to come into view.
All of them were objects of great power.
There were artifacts that would be of immediate use if possessed, and there were also a few artifacts that might be items from the Age of Gods.
But…
‘All I need to get is the dragon’s heart.’
Russell did not waver.
I slowly looked around the hall with eyes that were not even the slightest bit deluded.
The location of the heart of the polyp was confirmed.
‘Hmm.’
Daria, who was watching the scene, slightly raised the corner of her mouth and continued.
Russell’s eyes lit up.
‘found.’
The moment my fingertips touched the heart of a dragon lying on a small box in one corner of the treasure house.
[You have completed the mission.]
[You will receive Intermediate Manastone (Edible) x2 as a reward.]
I heard a notification.
[If you infuse magic into the obtained heart, the heart’s true form (???) will be revealed.]
The wizard who swallowed the dragon
