Episode 39
EPISODE.20
Around lunch time.
A light murmur continued to flow from the first floor of the Pyramid Tower, located south of Endymion’s royal capital.
“I guess today is the right day, right?”
“That’s right.”
As expected, it is a place where wizards who focus on fire attribute magic gather.
Compared to other places, it was a tower where many people with an especially exciting and outspoken personality gathered.
It wasn’t something that happened yesterday or today that such a fire tower was so noisy.
But today’s commotion was a little different from other days.
Unlike usual, when they were talking loudly among themselves, it felt like they were waiting for someone.
The evidence was that while they were talking about various things here and there, they kept glancing at the entrance into the tower.
“The time has come…”
What they were waiting for was a new member of the Flame Tower who was scheduled to visit the tower around lunchtime today.
Of course, if it were an ordinary new wizard, there wouldn’t have been this much of a fuss.
There are probably two or three people who show curiosity.
There was no way that people over 20 would gather on the first floor of the tower like now.
but.
“It’s been a while since the tower owner accepted me as a new disciple. “I’m already curious.”
It was a different story if the other person was a rumor-mongering magician.
“I just graduated from the academy, but I’m already in the 4th circle, right? “It’s too fast.”
“I was in my late 30s when I first got into the 4th circle. “Don’t you think you’re twenty years ahead of me?”
“That’s because you’re slow… … .”
“A person who became the 4th circle so quickly is still struggling in the 4th circle?”
The Four Great Magic Towers of the Royal Capital.
Among them, they were wizards belonging to the Flame Tower, who boasted double walls.
Among them, there was no one who had never heard of a gifted or talented person while growing up.
Some of them were even considered geniuses.
However, the opponent is a genius that even the wizards belonging to the Flame Tower have no choice but to acknowledge.
As a fellow wizard.
Also, it would be a lie if I said I didn’t want to see his face as a senior at Flame Tower.
How much time has passed like that?
“Whoa, whoa, whoa-.”
Heeeeeee-!
The sound of the coachman stopping the carriage is heard.
Then it rattled.
Opening the door to the magic tower, a young man in his late teens walked inside.
It wasn’t very often for a young man of that age to visit the Magic Tower.
The wizards immediately figured out his identity.
Each person’s eyes lit up and their eyes took in the appearance, including the face of the young man who entered.
‘That young man is our new junior.’
‘He is the tower lord’s youngest disciple.’
He was tall enough to be over 180cm, had sparkling crimson eyes and black hair that seemed to be full of intelligence.
He was a young man with a rare impression, even across the entire continent.
.
.
“Master.”
Giggling.
“You’re here.”
As I climbed to the top floor of the tower, I heard Daria’s voice along with the now familiar laughter.
The door to the tower’s main room opened with a clatter.
“The first floor was a little noisy. Is something going on?”
Russell muttered as he entered.
“What’s going on? “There’s a new person here, so you might want to check it out at least once.”
For some reason, the way he was looking at me was strange.
Recalling the looks they sent, Russell was convinced, and Daria welcomed him.
“It’s been a while. “Even if it wasn’t, I was waiting because there was a story I wanted to hear.”
‘What do you want to hear?’
Tilt your head for a moment.
Soon Russell remembered that she had met Hubert first.
He probably heard the story about the attack that occurred on the way up from him.
While he was thinking that, Daria, with narrowed eyes, looked at Russell’s whole body.
Eyes filled with affection, as if they were evaluating an item.
Russell laughed lightly at that.
‘You haven’t changed.’
That gaze was probably observing oneself.
I wonder if I was lazy during the time I was back at the academy.
Hasn’t that caused stagnation?
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I’m trying to confirm that.
Fortunately.
“Hmm. “My magic power has increased considerably in the meantime, but the circle is more stable than before.”
Russell’s growth did not disappoint Daria.
It has to be that way.
‘The number of magic stones I’ve consumed since returning to the academy is close to double digits.’
It would be strange if magical power did not increase.
What was truly surprising here was that the circle remained stable despite the massive increase in magical power in such a short period of time.
If the circling work had been neglected even a little, the increased horsepower would not have been this stable.
So, take a moment to put on a satisfied expression.
“I want to talk about various things, but before that, let’s take care of the procedural issues first.”
Soon she takes out one of her outer clothes.
She said, taking out a dark blue cloak and wrapping it around Russell’s neck and shoulders.
“Would you like to try infusing some magic power?”
Let’s do as she tells us and infuse our magic.
Hwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Magic power was sucked into the shoulder area of the cloak.
Soon the flare rose pattern is revealed.
‘Did it appear in response to mana?’
As you do various things related to the kingdom, you won’t be able to move around with your identity revealed all the time.
‘That’s why I usually keep the rose gate hidden using this method.’
So that the pattern can be revealed and the identity revealed only when necessary.
“The flare rose I engraved last time was informal, but this time it’s real.”
Daria smiled as she looked at the rose gate, and continued various administrative procedures for about ten minutes.
widely-.
Daria giggled as she concluded the entire process by handing over a new identity card with the flame tower’s seal.
“Now that I am a member of the Flame Tower in name and reality, I can use it here and there with peace of mind.”
Russell chuckled and accepted her words, which seemed quite playful.
“yes. You can eat as much as you like. “Master.”
In response, Daria said, ‘What?’ Staring at him with that expression.
However, Russell’s answer was not just a joke or an empty remark.
‘This is just the beginning.’
There was a lot of work to be done.
In order to win the heart and rebuild the family, merit was needed.
For the same reason as the latter, money also had to be earned.
Moreover, on the other hand, I had to find clues about my father’s enemies.
‘There will be no time to rest. ‘It would be better if they gave me more work.’
As the War Mages of the Flame Tower often participate in secret battles or local wars against the Empire.
The former, as well as the latter, will likely achieve some success.
“It’s nice to see your determination. “You’re the youngest.”
Daria did not know all of Russell’s thoughts and inside stories.
But at least I was able to read the sincerity hidden within.
She smiled warmly.
I clapped my hands lightly.
match-.
I took my seat and refreshed the atmosphere.
“Well, since we still have some time left, let’s listen to your story.”
Her voice came out before Russell could express his doubts about the fact that there was still some time left.
“What happened on the way up, in detail.”
Where did you get it from?
Before I knew it, cheesecake and tea had been brought out, so it seemed like everyone was fully prepared to listen to the story.
* * *
As Russell’s story begins, it is as if he is responding to it.
A variety of reactions pour out from Daria.
At the beginning of the story.
When faced with a pile of half-destroyed carriages and the passengers taken hostage, he let his anger flow -.
“What a bunch of cunning guys. “Because of these guys, only innocent citizens suffered harm.”
I praised Russell’s judgment in the part where he intercepted the wall of fire.
“Undead and fire are polar opposites. Create a wall of flames to ensure the safety of passengers and intercept enemies that come over. “It is a standard yet effective choice.”
The part that surprised her the most was the part where she sent the Salamander flying high into the sky.
“Hold the fire wall high, block the view, and use the spirits to find the enemy. Sure, it’s easy to find a magician in the sky, even if it’s in a dark forest. This is the most effective response you can use. “You used your head well.”
And when the whole story is finally over.
She put the last piece of cheesecake into her mouth and stretched out her hand.
“Good job.”
He gently stroked Russell’s head as if he was amazed.
“Protect our citizens and protect the weak. Those are good words, but not many people put them into practice. “You accomplished that difficult task to the end.”
More than anything else, I sincerely praise you for that. I’m the youngest.
It’s a touch that somehow warms my heart.
My mother’s memories have now faded. If you were alive, she must have felt this way.
That moment.
“her. “I asked why he was suddenly asking people to come and go in a strange way.”
A huge wave appeared and completely swept away that feeling.
A feeling that gives goosebumps all over your body and makes all your senses shiver.
!!!
“I guess I did that to show off my new disciple.”
Let’s turn our heads.
There was an old man standing there who looked like an old tree that had died from drought.
But why?
Even though my body is so skinny, I feel full of moisture.
No, it wasn’t just moisture.
An illusion as if a tsunami or a flood had been shaped into the shape of a human being.
It is truly a disaster in the shape of a human being.
Even across the entire continent, there were not many people who could carry such powerful natural disasters in such a small and skinny body.
Even more so if it is limited to the Kingdom of Endymion.
Moreover, the fact that the disaster was related to water…
‘Lord of the window tower!’
Windowmaster, Hemingway Melville.
Daria Snowwhite’s academy classmate.
At the same time, there are only two archmages of the 8th circle in the kingdom who have the same rank as her.
Daria snorted lightly at his appearance.
“joy. He boasted non-stop for three hours, saying that he had hired his youngest disciple a few years ago, and then he got scolded. and-.”
The intense heat rising from her violently drives away the encroaching moisture around her.
The objects around me, which had been lightly wet from the heat, turned soft and fluffy.
It looked like laundry that had been dried in the sun for a long time.
“I told you not to spread the fishy smell in my house. “Is this musty old man?”
Hemingway snorted lightly at Daria’s response.
“joy. It smells musty. “At least I don’t use magic to look young like some people do.”
Unlike the sharp exchange of words, the two people’s expressions were peaceful.
No, there was a small smile on each person’s face as if they were joking.
“okay. “Would you like to take a look at the youngest student you want to boast about?”
As soon as he finished speaking, the owner of the window tower moved his gaze.
When his eyes turned to him, Russell stood up in a hesitant posture and lowered his head.
“Junior, Russell Raymond meets the Lord of the Spear Tower.”
OK.
A short answer came out, and immediately afterwards, dark blue eyes reminiscent of the deep sea swept over Russell’s whole body.
“her. indeed. “You are a junior that an old woman worth her age can be proud of.”
There was a strange look in his eyes along with a low exclamation.
“It’s a method of replacing part of the mana rod with muscle fibers. I understand the principle, but I don’t know the method. It’s amazing what kind of trick they used. Moreover, Mana is innocent enough for her age and it is difficult to get a feel for it… … .”
I’m the first wizard in my life to feel this way.
Window Master Hemingway said so, and Daria giggled.
He boasted with excitement, as if his own child had been praised.
“It’s a huge bore. “I told you I picked up a great guy.”
“Grunt.”
The owner of the window pagoda grunted at Daria’s boast, but it only lasted for a moment.
“This definitely hurts my stomach a bit, but I can’t help it. “To begin with, my youngest student isn’t that great in terms of talent either.”
“If you are the Young Master’s youngest disciple, are you talking about the child standing behind you?”
As soon as Daria finished speaking.
A man dressed in a neat robe appeared from behind the window tower.
The appearance of a man whom I had not noticed until now, obscured by the presence of the window-tap master.
“The greeting was a little late. “Lord Flametap.”
He is a few years older than Russell.
The glasses I was wearing were crooked for a moment as I was greeting with utmost politeness, but then came back.
What was visible beyond that were narrow eyes that were difficult to tell whether they were open or closed.
‘Ashen hair.’
When Russell thought of his name, the man held out his palm.
I asked for a handshake.
“This is how I get to meet Lord Russell, of whom there have been a lot of rumors recently. Nice to meet you. “I am the youngest disciple of the Lord of the Spear Tower.”
Before he introduces himself. Russell’s name came out of his mouth.
“Alan Page… … ball.”
The real genius was right there.
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