Episode 24
EPISODE.12
“Kyaek? “What?”
What appeared through the circle of fire as a door was something that looked exactly like a lizard.
“Salamander?”
Io muttered the spirit’s name. Russell is also a name I have seen in books at some point.
‘If it were a Salamander… … .’
It was referring to one of the lower-level fire spirits with the appearance of a lizard.
As a fire spirit, it is characterized by a pattern of flame flowing over its red skin.
“Kyaek, kyak.”
However, its appearance was a little different from what Russell knew.
“Kyaaruk, kyaak!”
The one that came out of the flame door, flailing its short front paws.
It had a pair of small wings on its back.
flutter, flutter-.
“Purr.”
Russell asked, feeling the presence of the guy who had made his head a nest.
“Was Salamander originally a spirit with wings?”
Io, who finally came to her senses after hearing Russell’s question, stammered.
“Oh, no. benefactor. “Ordinary salamanders don’t have wings.”
I was completely absorbed in the winged Salamander.
“Then this spirit… … .”
“Mutants, maybe they are very special entities.”
“Special object?”
“yes. It is extremely rare even among spirits. Depending on the entity, there are cases where it exerts slightly stronger power than a spirit of the same level or uses special powers… … .”
Caruk, caruk-.
At that time, the guy spun his body around on Russell’s head.
It felt like he was doing a joke.
‘hmm.’
Russell grinned because he really liked it.
“It’s not like there’s a particular problem or anything.”
When told that it was a problem, Io stormed out as if it could never be the case.
“Rather than a problem, it might actually be a good thing.”
“… … ?”
“According to popular belief, unlike ordinary spirits whose limits are fixed, special entities grow along with the growth of the contracted party.”
“The word is… … .”
“It still only has the power of a low-level spirit, but it may at any time demonstrate a power that surpasses that standard.”
“hmm.”
I thought it was a mutation only in terms of human standards, but I was surprised to learn that instead of being a problem, it also has the advantage of growing.
It was fortunate.
“So is it over now?”
“Now you have to give me a name.”
“It’s a name… … .”
“The name is a proof that the contract has been completed successfully, and at the same time, it is a medium that connects the bond between the summoned spirit and the summoner.”
By giving a name, a contract was established between this special Salamander and Russell.
“hmm.”
Russell thought about the word name for a moment. I was even more hesitant because I had never given a name to anyone in particular.
‘How do I do it?’
Before I knew it, I felt the thing coming down from my head, flapping its wings and looking at me.
Bright jade-colored eyes and red skin.
And its appearance has white patterns engraved here and there in the shape of flowing flames.
Except for the head, limbs, and wings, it felt a bit like a plump sausage.
Russell, who had been staring at the guy for a while, muttered without realizing it.
“bacon?”
A name for processed meat that appeared out of nowhere.
Daria, who was listening, muttered, ‘Oh my God,’ and touched her forehead.
“omg!”
“Kyaek, kyaek!”
Io, the elf, was startled and sucked in air.
Salamander also protested by flapping his small wings.
I thought the elf, who doesn’t eat meat, would be surprised by the name Bacon, but I never thought even Salamander would object.
‘I guess I really don’t like the name.’
I felt like I needed to rename it.
“hmm.”
After thinking about it for a while, Russell finally came up with the name ‘Pepper’.
“Pepper, Pepper. “I’m not sure what it means, but it’s a small and cute name.”
“yes. “At least it’s much better than my previous name.”
“Purr.”
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This time, all three seem to like it and each nod their heads.
That’s why Russell couldn’t bear to tell the truth.
Just as the name ‘bacon’ came from its resemblance to processed meat, this time it got its name from whole, uncut pepperoni.
furthermore… … .
‘If you don’t like it this time, the next name was going to be Salami.’
A truth that can never be told to the three who seem to really like it.
[The mission was successful. Compensation will be paid.]
[The lowest grade magic stone (edible) has been provided]
[Understanding of advanced fire properties increases slightly (0.03%)]
Russell stretched out his hand, looking behind the green window that appeared with a notification.
A winged salamander flying in the air. She said, lifting Pepper into her palm.
“Please take care of me in the future. Pepper.”
As if responding to Russell’s words. Pepper rubbed her head against her wrist.
“Purring.”
* * *
As we got closer to the coast, we could gradually hear a murmur.
It was the voice of the city guards gathered along the coast.
In the middle of the night, fireworks suddenly appeared on the coast.
It would be strange if the guards didn’t gather.
Slurp, clank.
Soon the boat reached the shore, and Daria, who had dropped anchor, immediately jumped down below.
“Hey, me!”
Several guards are startled by the sight and shout.
The height of the deck of a large sailing ship is, at best, several meters or more. Although the floor was said to be sandy, it was not high enough to be safe if one fell.
However, that was only a reaction because they did not know about Daria’s identity.
Hwaak-.
Just before falling to the floor, Daria, who had instantly blown away the shock by performing a floating spell, opened her mouth.
“My name is Celia, and I am a war mage belonging to the Flame Tower.”
Not only the way he speaks, but even his name has changed.
Moreover, her hair was dyed blonde, so no one would recognize her.
“Today, we received intelligence that a human trafficking ship was resting in the waters off Maldiva City, and we have just returned from a subjugation.”
As she finishes speaking, she lightly taps the Flare Rose, which can be said to be the symbol of the Flame Tower.
The effect was clear.
“Are you the War Mage of Flame Tower?”
The Red Tower is the headquarters of the War Mages, and among them, it is the only magic tower in the kingdom that has been given the character Flame (炎).
The value of the name was enough to make even innocent people tremble with fear.
The extremely polite attitude of the man who appeared to be the captain of the Coast Guard allowed Russell to once again confirm the status of the flame tower.
“I never would have thought that there would be some big guys from Endymion, especially those who want to stay in the sea near our Maldiva!”
“There is no need to be so angry since the subjugation is already over. Rather… … .”
He glared at the pirate ship with an exaggerated expression, and Daria waved her hand.
“Can we leave it to the city of Maldiva to deal with the criminals and take care of the liberated people?”
“of course!”
He patted his chest.
“Not only will I petition the mayor and lord to punish them severely, but I will also ensure that those who were captured can return to their hometown.”
Since the name of the Flame Tower was mentioned, the work will not be carried out in vain.
[You have completed the mission. Compensation will be paid.]
[As compensation, a low-grade magic stone (edible) and a lowest-grade magic stone (edible) were provided.]
The alarm of the end of the mission called Daria Snowwhite’s Trial comes to mind.
After completing a series of tasks smoothly, she signaled to Russell and the elves wearing hoods.
“Let’s go.”
The thing engraved on Russell’s chest was also a flare rose, and the guard captain asked as he caught a glimpse of the elves who were following him.
“But they… … .”
“We will take responsibility for their return at the Flame Tower.”
“Oh, I understand.”
Seeing Daria mention the Flame Tower once again, the guard captain nodded and stepped back.
Immediately afterwards, he shouted loudly at his subordinates.
“What are you doing? You guys! “Hurry up and stop extraditing the criminals and victims!”
Russell moistened his lips with the tip of his tongue as he watched Daria walking away with the elves, leaving behind the busy guards.
‘Yeom Tower.’
Forming the 5th and 7th circles is nothing more than the minimum condition for rebuilding a family.
The special privileges that come with the title of a founding contributor did not guarantee anything more than a title.
‘Fire that can be used as a fief, property that can operate the fief, etc… … .’
Besides that, there were quite a few things that needed to be done to rebuild the family.
In such a situation, it is natural that the existence of the flame tower is quite attractive to Russell.
‘If there is a war, he is a war mage. Otherwise, he is the pinnacle of the Red Tower class, existing as a military group within the kingdom.’
In other words, among the various magic towers, the most suitable magic tower for exploits was the Flame Tower.
Moreover, even if a major war did not break out, there were many cases of participation in various small local wars.
‘If I’m lucky, I might be able to get a clue about my father’s enemy.’
It means that it is a magic tower with advantages that fit Russell’s purpose in many ways.
In the past, it was impossible to even think like this because the salt tower was located so high that one could not even dare to look at it, but it was different now.
‘It’s not like there’s no possibility at all.’
My grades at the Academy were excellent, and more than anything else.
Because Daria, the owner of the Flame Tower, seemed to like him quite a bit.
‘Of course it won’t be that easy.’
While Russell was looking into the meaning of the Flame Tower, Daria’s steps were already reaching a mansion in the city.
“You’re all here.”
Daria said as she stopped in front of a large mansion.
Russell opened his mouth at the sight, which was comparable in size to a small manor castle.
“here… … Are you the owner of the tower’s original family?”
“What is the main family? The house where I was born and raised is long gone. “This is like a vacation home where I sometimes come back to relax.”
The villa is this big.
Russell gaped at the scale that was beyond imagination.
“I’m going to Paris. “You guy.”
Daria said to Io while putting a cinnamon candy into Russell’s mouth.
“There’s no need to keep your robe covered up until you go inside. “Because all the ministers working in this mansion are very talkative.”
These were ministers personally selected and guaranteed by Daria.
You can trust it.
“Please rest well until the war mages from the tower who will serve as your escorts arrive.”
“I am grateful for the favor of my benefactor. “I, Io, and the White Ash Tree Tribe will never forget the kindness of our two benefactors today.”
Following Io’s answer, the other elves also bowed their heads and spoke together.
“Thank you to my two benefactors.”
After that, Daria, who called the ministers and let the elves inside first, opened her mouth.
“And the kid… … .”
Making eye contact with Russell.
“No, Russell.”
He continued speaking with extremely serious eyes.
“If it’s okay with you, how about learning magic under me during the remaining vacation period?”
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