wizard who swallowed a dragon
Episode 1
PROLOGUE
Raymond family.
There were many names for this family in the past.
A prestigious inscription of a person who contributed to founding the country and pioneered the northwestern part of the continent together with the founding king.
The kingdom’s first duke.
A strong ally of the royal family, etc. … .
But seven hundred years passed.
Raymond’s high honor has long been forgotten.
There was only one name for the Raymond family, which no longer had a title.
A famous family that has fallen.
Russell was the only descendant of the Raymond family.
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“Freelance wizard, Russell… … Raymond?”
Black hair and crimson eyes that are rare on the continent. And even the eyes look quite sharp.
The soldier’s words became blurred as he checked the surname Raymond written on his identification card.
That too for a while.
“Confirmed. “You may come in.”
Soon, leaving behind the voice of a soldier giving back his identification card and allowing passage, the twenty-five-year-old young man.
Russell passed through the gate.
‘This is the royal capital, Camelot.’
The royal capital of the Kingdom of Endymion, the only one on the entire continent that can compete with the empire.
Is it because of that? The panoramic view of Camelot was dazzlingly gorgeous.
Clean buildings, a well-organized cityscape, and all kinds of people passing by.
What’s unusual is that among those people, those wearing robes often stand out.
‘It’s worth it.’
It’s already been two months since White Tower, a part of the Four Great Magic Towers of the Royal Capital, put out an announcement to hire a lot of freelance magicians, albeit for a short period of time.
With only a few days left before the exam, it was only natural for the kingdom’s wizards to gather in the royal capital.
‘I too am one of them.’
Let’s turn our head one big time.
On the outskirts of the royal capital, four buildings built along the directions of north, south, east and west come into view.
Spiral tower-shaped buildings that combine a spiral and a tower stand tall as if to protect the royal capital.
‘Those spiral towers are-’
These were towers called the Four Great Magic Towers of the royal capital.
Among the 20 or so magic towers that exist in the kingdom, there are red, blue, white, and yellow.
The four royal capitals’ four major magic towers were located at the peak of each of the four magic towers.
‘There was a time when I had to struggle to get in there.’
No, there was a time when I attended the academy, hoping to enter at least an ordinary magic tower.
But now it has become an unattainable dream.
‘Because I was expelled from the academy.’
As soon as I thought of the word academy, memories of that time came to mind.
-‘That person?’
‘You know, the senior who has been repeating grades for three years already.’
‘Ah, that senior. But if he’s still in the 1st circle even after repeating several years of his senior year, doesn’t that just mean he’s not trying hard?
‘No, actually, they say I’m a very hard worker.’
‘then?’
‘They said there was a problem on Mana Road.’
‘Russell Raymond. The first student at the academy to repeat a grade three times.’
‘There is no fourth grade in our academy. Russell County. ‘I’m sorry about your situation, but it’s time for you to leave our academy.’
‘No matter how good your written exam score is, we can’t have you graduate from our academy if you haven’t even completed the second circle.’
‘I’m sorry.’
Memories that I never want to recall again. Russell frowned and sighed deeply.
It was obvious why the academy made achieving the second circle a condition for graduation.
‘I need to be at that level so I won’t be embarrassed to introduce myself as a wizard wherever I go.’
In fact, some of the most outstanding graduates even reached the 3rd circle.
It’s been a few years since I was expelled from the academy.
He gave up his honor of once being a noble nobleman and wandered around working as a freelancer and mercenary for several years.
Is it because I was very lucky?
Thanks to obtaining two very special magics, Russell was finally able to achieve Circle 2.
‘Of course, it was already too late.’
Russell made a self-deprecating expression as he recalled the memories of that time.
‘father.’
The loss of territory and nobility is only a story for oneself.
Just a dozen years ago, even his father, the Raymond family, maintained the title of earl.
Although it was small, he also owned a fiefdom.
‘Of course it wasn’t that great.’
Because even that was in the midst of virtually falling into ruin.
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My father led the estate’s private soldiers and participated in the war, saying that he wanted to build such a family.
‘It was to establish a major.’
The sight of Count Raymond leaving the estate on horseback with his soldiers was the last sight Russell remembered of his father.
‘After my father passed away… … .’
An evaluator dispatched from the royal family retrieved the fiefs and titles granted to the family.
It was judged that there was no longer any capacity to maintain the title and fief.
However, if you ask whether there is absolutely no hope for the Raymond family, it is not true.
As generations passed, their power gradually weakened, and in the end, even their fiefdom and title were taken back, but Raymond is a family that contributed to the founding of the family.
That’s because the Raymond family had something special that other nobles didn’t have.
‘A special case where you can regain the title of earl when a 5th circle wizard is born, and the title of marquess when a 7th circle wizard is born.’
However, as the only remaining blood relative of the family, his talent was like this.
‘Write.’
For some reason, my appetite was bitter.
‘This disgusting punishment that is eating away at the lifespan of a wizard. Even if we can completely solve this thousand punishment-.’
-I hope it can be much better than it is now.
‘It’s Mana Road stenosis.’
Congenital mana rod stenosis.
It was the name of Russell’s chronic form.
This is the death penalty for magicians who cannot receive or emit mana above a certain level because their mana rod is naturally too thin and weak.
Thanks to the two magics I acquired while wandering around as a freelancer, things are a little better than when I first started.
‘Thanks to you, I was able to rise to the 2nd circle.’
However, unless there is a way to completely neutralize this heavenly punishment, life as a wizard is still a long way off.
“after.”
Finally, Russell let out a long sigh.
‘First, let’s find accommodation.’
That moment.
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Suddenly, something caught Russell’s attention.
A gigantic square pyramid-shaped building rises sharply at the center of the rows of buildings in the royal capital.
‘Lubrium Museum.’
The only museum that exists within the Kingdom of Endymion.
There were still a few days left until the recruitment interview.
Well, I thought that since I had come all the way to the royal capital, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to expand my knowledge through a field trip.
‘If I’m lucky, I might be able to get a clue to cure my illness.’
It’s unlikely, but it was a museum owned by the royal family.
‘There will be all kinds of objects and national treasures on display.’
Of course, more than the placenta will be fake.
Considering theft and other problems, it would be safer to store the genuine article in a place such as the royal family’s treasury or treasury.
‘but.’
Even if it is a counterfeit product, the description below is not false or fictitious.
“… … .”
Even though he hadn’t made a decision, Russell’s eyes remained fixed on the museum.
“Let’s go.”
Russell, who soon made a decision, turned towards the museum.
As if I felt some kind of pull of fate.
.
.
“Is this your first time traveling?”
A question from a soldier checking tickets at the museum entrance.
“You must have a lot to see.”
When Russell answered yes, he looked very proud.
“In that case, rather than trying to see everything in one day, I recommend dividing it into sections.”
“You mean divided into districts?”
“exactly. If you try too hard to see everything in one day, you won’t be able to see anything properly. In that case, wouldn’t it be better to take a good look at it even if it means taking a little time?”
It looks like he worked at the entrance of the museum for many years and saw a lot of different things.
‘There’s nothing wrong with keeping it in.’
When Russell nodded appropriately, the soldier let him in and smiled lightly.
“Then have a good time.”
The inside of the museum we entered seemed quite spacious.
This is the part where you can understand why the soldier guarding the entrance said that.
‘It’s not just what you see from the outside, but how many floors are inside the basement… … .’
What the experienced person said was right.
So, let’s follow the plan as advised and visit the museum for a while.
‘The next coffin is…’ … , Is it a phantom species?’
They are unknown beings about which not much has been revealed.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested.
The moment I continued watching while thinking that.
Stand tall.
Russell’s steps stopped without me realizing it.
Rather than doing it consciously, it feels like instinct or destiny.
Exciting!
Immediately after, I felt a strong pulling on my heart. Swish, Russell turned her head.
I encountered something that felt as if it was calling me.
‘Is this a stone?’
It was a stone.
Not that big, a fist-sized stone.
Or something that looks like an apple that has dried out and has no moisture left.
But why can’t I take my eyes off this ugly thing?
The distance between it and myself was about ten meters.
Russell walked slowly, as if possessed by something.
A fate long awaited.
Or, a sense of unavoidable fate envelops the whole body.
Jerk, jerk.
Finally, the distance between Russell and it narrowed to just a few dozen centimeters.
All that was left between him and it was a thin, magically treated glass wall.
Wooooow.
A violent sound is felt inside the inner pocket. This time, the sound was so clear and strong that even he could feel it.
‘This… … .’
It was a ring and a keepsake.
A memento that my mother left to my younger self when she passed away, a memory that is now fading.
‘A ring with a jewel carved to imitate a dragon’s eye.’
Although she is said to have fallen, her mother was also from an aristocratic family. Did she say that she is an heirloom from her mother’s family?
The jewel embedded in the ring was emitting a faint light.
The pounding of the heart, the fate or attraction felt by the stone.
And even the trembling of the ring.
The three seemed to resonate.
A strange silence fell heavily, as if time had stopped around them.
Russell slowly brought the ring to my finger.
At the same time, I read the words written under the dried stone as if fascinated.
“Polyp… … The heart of?”
Even if it is a dragon species, it is probably not a real dragon heart.
There was no way a real dragon heart could have been on display in a place like this in the first place.
‘Still, it might be the heart of a fairly high-ranking polyp.’
In any case, it will probably be a fake.
Even if it were the real thing, all the magic power inside it would have been used up, and all that would be left would be an empty shell.
Clearly that was a rational decision.
but.
‘I know that, but why can’t I take my eyes off it?’
Reason was denying it was fake, but the trembling of the heart felt as if it was shouting that it was real.
And the moment when the ring was finally placed on the finger.
Kiiiiing-!
Tinnitus covered everywhere.
As if there was a crack in the gears that make up the world, the world reflected in Russell’s eyes was out of alignment.
Stones and keepsakes.
The will of a great being flowing from his heart and eyes consumed Russell’s consciousness.
A mental wave so strong that he couldn’t resist shook Russell’s consciousness.
“Tsk!”
A voice rang in Russell’s ears as he groaned and collapsed.
『When the heart and eyes meet, another eye opens, and it is enough to become the cornerstone of a new myth.』
『For the sake of that myth, I give you one more chance.』
As soon as the voice ended, Russell lost consciousness.
However, the voice I heard was not over yet.
[The eyes of the Dragon God King check the information of the world.]
[The status window and mission of Russell Raymond, the successor, are activated.]
Unlike the first time, the voice was somewhat firm yet light, but Russell, who had already lost consciousness, could not hear it.
As soon as he finished speaking, time began to surround Russell.
Tick, tick.
It started flowing backwards.
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