Episode 847 Summoning (1)
Verden rested his chin on the back of his hand.
Just like me.
Tilber Spengear is a simple wizard. Even when examined with the insight of a transcendent being, there was nothing jarring in a single sentence.
Catching a dragon doesn’t seem like the ultimate destination of a dream, but there is no falsehood in that direction.
No matter how I think about it, I don’t think at all that Tilber could have stolen Golem technology from Eon and leaked it to the Artisan Magic Tower.
Leaving aside the fact that he mastered Golem technology, which was extremely difficult even from Verden’s perspective, as you can see, his nature itself was not that ruthless.
Tilber was the worst kind of talent as a spy.
Feldianne Piercia Reit… … .
Master Artisan is a complex figure. He has the lightheartedness of a neighbor, yet he is heavy-hearted enough to cut off a Magic Master’s finger with his unique eloquence.
Alpha constructs the foundations of an intercontinental teleportation magic circle imbued with the unique technology of the Artisan Magic Tower in the Ownerless Land and the Kingdom of Estiria, and in return, takes Tilber as a disciple of Golem technology.
Verden repeated the contract details once again.
“Furthermore, whether the technique can be mastered depends solely on Tilber’s ability… and since there are no accompanying obligations, it is a favorable contract for Eon. Up to this point, there is no room for disagreement.”
That is why Verden and Alpha accepted the deal proposed by Feldianne.After all, there was no reason to refuse when weighing the pros and cons.
But—what if Feldianne never considered rationality from the start?
“Was it really an act of goodwill for Tilber that he introduced him, even at a cost that cannot be ignored by the Magic Tower’s standards?”
It would be nice if one could see through Feldianne’s hidden true feelings with insight alone, but there is no way to breach the magical security of the Master of the Artisan Magic Tower, who is thoroughly armed with all kinds of artifacts, other than through physical means.Naturally, since Verden had no intention of waging war against the Artisan Magic Tower, that was out of the question.
So, I have no choice but to keep him close and watch over him.
Of course, it was up to Alpha what to do with Tilber.
[hmm.]
Alpha examined the design for the colossal golem, making a sound as if deep in thought as Verden. Beta also quietly approached and chimed in.The single eyes of the creatures, who had inherited some of the intelligence of the First Demon King, flickered.
Gulp!
Tilber’s Adam’s apple bobbed. Since there wasn’t even a common wall clock here, even the smallest sound seemed louder than usual.
Adrian and Isabella also waited with interest to see what choice Alpha would make. After all, Tilber’s backstory and passion were quite likable.
Eventually, Alpha met Beta’s gaze, and the two nodded simultaneously. They had reached a conclusion through some kind of tacit agreement.
[Half passed. Pending.]
“On hold?”
[Reason. Lack of ability.]
Alpha reversed the Golem design and pointed out the problems point by point.
[Bipedal colossal golem. Has many limitations. Based on the design draft, maintaining the center of gravity alone continuously consumes 27% of the power. Additionally, allocating more than 50% of the power source’s output maximizes instability. Furthermore, there is a high probability of entering a state of temporary power overheating during complex maneuvers. At least 11 small power sources connected to the central power source are required for the joints to move smoothly. The destruction of even a single leg results in immobilization. Tilber, do you have an astronomical amount of money?]
“Ah, no.”
[Assuming you have money. Can a super-giant golem be made to move autonomously? Can it be endowed with advanced knowledge? Like Alpha and Beta?]
“There isn’t. Absolutely not… So wouldn’t it be okay to just deploy a pilot—”
[Beep.]
Alpha firmly pointed out various parts of the Golem cockpit design within the proposal. There were as many as 277 points alone where magical errors were likely to occur.If complex functional conflicts were taken into account, the number was practically uncountable.
Several hypotheses that Tilber was researching were refuted on the spot.It was a gap in pure knowledge and intelligence.
Beta, who handled language even more smoothly than Alpha, complemented the explanation. Those words alone conveyed a depth that far surpassed the knowledge of Golem technology Tilber had accumulated so far.
[Consequently, a bipedal super-giant golem is a fanciful and inefficient goal. If you want to build a super-giant golem, it is functionally more advantageous to model it after a spider or an insect rather than a human.]
[Direction correction. Recommendation.]
I, I see.
Tilber lowered his head and glanced slightly upward.
“Still, you can make a bipedal super-giant golem, right?”
[It’s possible. But. Is it really necessary?]
“Well… it’s cool.”
Wishes are often irrational. In fact, that is what dreams are. Even if it cannot be understood rationally, the desire to walk a path that others do not take might be a kind of instinct.
Although Tilber could not refute a single word of Alpha and Beta’s logic, at least for now, he did not seem to have any intention of meekly changing his goal.
“Right, a wizard needs to be stubborn.”
Verden stood up from his seat. As he reached out, Alpha skillfully climbed up his arm and landed softly on Verden’s shoulder.
“I plan to return to the territory tonight. Get ready to leave by then.”“Huh? Um, h-h-did I pass?”“Even half is a pass. You’ll have to put in some effort to become Alpha’s official disciple, though.”
[Training and testing scheduled. If the standard is not met, you are not a disciple.]
That is what they say.
Verden added.
“I value the dignity of sentient beings. Whether they are heteromorphic or other human species, I embrace them without discrimination as long as they uphold that absolute standard. Unlike the exclusive magical world that scrutinizes everything. The Masterless Lands and the Kingdom of Estiria are territories ruled by such a person.“Ah… …”“The environment will change drastically. Be prepared to adapt.”
[Adapt. Determined.]
Verden and Alpha glanced at Tilber and walked out of the building.
“See you later, Tilver.”“The Master’s words. Take them to heart.”
[Engrave this.]
Adrian, Isabella, and Beta followed right behind. There wasn’t even time to exchange greetings.The space, which had felt so full, became empty in an instant.
Squeak.
I hurriedly opened the sealed window slightly. I could see an incredibly complex magic circle adding security to Tilber’s entire house.
Tilber muttered blankly.
“You really are different…… Just as Feldianne said…….”
* * *
[Tilber. Interview over. Confirmed.]
One of the tasks to be handled in Gargant after the World Conference was finished. Now, it was the turn of the summoning magic that Theodore was preparing.
I will leave now.
───Yes, Your Majesty. I will be waiting in front of the Academy.
The loyal voice of a wizard from Eon, whom I had sent to Theodore before going to the Desert of Silence, was heard from beyond the communication device.
Isabella, who was walking beside Verden, tilted her head.
“I wish I could have seen the inside of the Academy as well. That’s a shame.”“Well, we didn’t have time to reach an agreement with Ilmarion beforehand.”
The authority of the headmaster running the academy must be acknowledged. Above all, the headmaster of that era was not someone who could be swayed by pressure. Thiswas true not only of the magic towers but also of transcendent beings.
“I’ll try to coordinate the schedule next time. I have to stand on the Academy platform soon anyway.”“Along with the Lord of the Lefragium Magic Tower, that is. But what on earth is his ulterior motive?”
The proposal made through Lobeline—the Provider accompanied Verden as he delivered his teachings to mitigate the damage caused by the hierarchy breakthrough incident.Even Verden could not guess what the Provider was thinking.
“It seems speculation is pointless. We will find out when we meet. Isabella, I will teleport here, so stay close. And Adrian.”“Yes, my lord.”“Have a good time.”
[Clap clap.]
“……yes?”
Multi-space teleportation cast with Infinite Magic sent Verden and his party to different spatial coordinates. Except for Adrian.
“???”
Adrian, left alone in a secluded outskirts, stood still, blinking his eyes, until he soon sensed a familiar presence.The moment he stepped out onto the crowded street, he came face-to-face with a familiar woman.
Hello, Adrian.
Master’s excommunicated disciple, Enette, rubbed one arm and bowed her head slightly.
“Weren’t you in charge of Kalia’s escort?”“Lord Osgar, Lord Melad, and Cain are filling in for the escort duties. I was on a break, looking around the streets.”“And.”“Lady Isabella instructed me to wait in this area for a while.”
Enette was speaking while maintaining her composure as much as possible, but she could not completely hide even her reflexive physical reactions.Her heart was pounding.She occasionally shifted her bright amber eyes slightly, subtly avoiding meeting Adrian’s gaze.
“Adrian, do you have a separate schedule?”“…I did. Though I don’t think I do anymore.”“Is that so? That’s a relief. I heard there is a famous cafe nearby. If you don’t mind, would you like to go together?”
Enette looked at him with anticipation.
“…….”
Adrian thought he could hear Isabella giggling from somewhere.
What should I do?
* * *
“Ahaha, ahahahaha!”
Isabella, with her hand on Verden’s shoulder, clutched her stomach and burst into laughter.
[Enet. Assistance. Success.]
“It was worth preparing this in secret. I’m so curious to see how Adrian reacts. Ah, surely he won’t flat out, right?”“I’m curious, too.”
Even Verden had never seen Adrian treat a woman in a romantic way. That is how interesting the romantic relationships of those close to you can be.
“But Adrian is going to retaliate later.”“Then I’ll have to hide behind Beta.”
[?]
Looking at it this way, Isabella and Adrian felt like siblings. Although they hadn’t spent many years together, that experience was as deep as blood.I looked forward to seeing how Adrian would get revenge for what Isabella had done to him.
anyway.
Verden and his party emerged from a deserted alley. There lay the Academy’s grounds. A spacious site was visible beyond the sophisticated wall.
“……It’s been a long time.”
Isabella muttered quietly.
Beta asked.
[Do you miss it?]
“No, I feel disgusted.”
[sorry.]
Isabella scowled as she recalled her school days spent with Croden Olentias, Baloch Besias’s first disciple.It was not a grudge that could be easily erased, even if she had torn Croden to pieces with her own hands.
“I thought it wouldn’t matter, but seeing it again actually annoys me. Lord, let’s reconsider looking around the Academy for now.”“Right.”
[Relaxing expression.]
Alpha poked her cheek to soothe her anger in her own way. Beta joined in.Upon arriving at the Academy, Verden lifted the
“I greet Your Majesty.”“Good work. Stand by nearby.”“Yes!”
Eon’s wizard finished his mission and quickly left the place. And a student in an academy uniform bowed politely.
It is an honor for the humble Theodor to meet His Majesty Verden, the Divine of Eon.
It was fluent, yet somehow awkward.Did they practice alone?
Verden partially interfered with the surrounding space, distorting vision and sound. Those who do not understand space cannot even perceive the affected area.
“There is no need for formalities. Treat me as you would at Ark.”“Then… yes, Lord Verden.”
Theodore hesitated for a moment, then gave a smile appropriate for his age. He then politely greeted Isabella, Alpha, and Beta in turn.
Hmmm.
Isabella rested her hand on her chin.
“Now that I see the student, maybe it’s not so bad after all…? Wait, if things go well, could we even get to see the Head of the House in a school uniform? Huh? That’s nice.”
[Isabella. Heart. Reed.]
“Huh?”“Don’t worry about that.”“Ah, yes.”
Theodore straightened his back.
“I apologize for the late thank you. Thanks to you saying you would support the Summoning Magic presentation, not only I, but also Professor Dale and Assistant Iris were able to breathe a sigh of relief. Thank you so much.”“Since you promised. It’s a relief that Iris seems to have settled in well.”“Yes, Assistant, you too… huh??”
Theodore opened his eyes wide.
“Do you know Assistant Iris?”“We once went on adventures together. If you’re really curious, ask Iris later. The reason I came to find you is because of summoning magic.”
───!
Everyone within Verden’s spatial field was transported elsewhere. A force that Theodore’s resistance could not stop was at work. Asthe distortion field vanished, vast nature unfolded before his eyes instead of Gargant.
“Outside the city……? Wow…… Space so freely…….”
Theodore opened his mouth in admiration, then immediately shook his head.
“Ah, so you came because of summoning magic?”“I’d like to hear about the principles of summoning magic. Can you explain it to me?”
Theodore took a deep breath. This was the perfect opportunity for a rehearsal before officially announcing the summoning magic to the magical world. After all,the listener was a transcendent being.And to top it all off, he was the next captain of the Ark.
Yes, please leave it to me.
Theodore took out the Dispenser, a dedicated magic item required to cast the instant summoning spell.
* * *
The principle of summoning magic that Verden understood when Theodore summoned the demon beast Wolfred against Leila during the Ark’s exchange battle was as follows.
First, infuse the dispenser with sufficient power and vividly imagine a certain form that remains in your mind.
Second, through delicate manipulation of magical power, the density of magical power is increased to the extreme, and mental images are materialized into reality.
Third, utilize the spatial attribute to send the object carved with magical power out of the dispenser.
I understood how the magic worked, but the question here is that the summoned Wolfred moved on his own without being directly controlled by Theodore.
How did you imbue the summoned being with consciousness?That was Verden’s question.
“So… shall we say it’s temporarily isolating my consciousness? It’s like splitting myself in two. I control one as myself, and completely let go of the other.”“So you mean creating another self, but one that isn’t controlled?”“Y-yes! As expected of Lord Verden, you understood it right away…! Yes, right there, I imprint the habits of the demon beast, which I have materialized in my mind, onto this other self as knowledge. ‘I am a demon beast, therefore I must act like a demon beast.’ Like that! Then, the me who has become a demon beast temporarily comes into being.”
Theodore raised his voice enthusiastically.
“This feeling is… the feeling of calling out to ‘a being essentially identical to me’? Something like that. Do you happen to understand what I mean?”
Verden crossed his arms.
“Yeah, certainly. I haven’t experienced it firsthand, so it’s not entirely clear, but I think I have a rough idea of what it feels like.”“……!!”
Theodore opened his eyes wide. And understandably so, as he was the first person in his 17 years of life to understand the mechanism of summoning magic in an instant.
Isabella was standing beside me with a look that said, “What on earth are you talking about?” That was true. That was always her reaction whenever I explained summoning magic.
A genius on a completely different level from a genius.
Theodore trembled and took a big step forward.
“Lord Verden… If it doesn’t bother you, why don’t you try casting a summoning spell? Right here. It does put a bit of a mental strain on you, but it’s not difficult once you understand the principle…!”
A desire to see someone else wield summoning magic is conveyed. Proof of knowledge. Theodore wanted his summoning magic to be recognized.
At this, Verden gave a look as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
That was my intention from the start.
Activate summoning magic.
That was the reason Verden moved the stage outside of Gargant.
