Episode 57
EPISODE.29
thud-.
A heavy sound rang out as a stack of paper was piled up, and another stack of paper was raised on top of it.
Thump, thump.
Russell, who placed several more stacks of paper in succession, sighed softly.
“hmm.”
I sighed and checked the checklist.
“I think I took almost everything I could.”
Hundreds of sheets of paper that Russell put up.
They were all the result of homework given by Daria.
And that’s the result of homework I received just 10 days ago, not a month ago.
‘Of course, Master’s classes are a bit tight.’
In just ten days, I read as many as seven books of magic and wrote a thesis based on them.
Russell, who was sighing slightly as he recalled the homework Daria had assigned him, grinned involuntarily.
It was because the events of the past six months came to mind without me realizing it.
‘I’ve lived a very busy life.’
This amount of homework came out almost once a month.
However, Daria’s education did not stop at the theoretical part.
‘Practical… … .’
Including the firewood dwarves.
I continued to practice using various magic without stopping.
As if that wasn’t enough, he went on several missions.
Investigating the changed forest ecosystem and clearing out monster colonies, etc.
‘However, only one of them was recognized as one of the four tasks.’
If you do the math, there are still two tasks left.
Russell lightly licked his lips in disappointment.
He clicked the tip of his tongue and checked his heart.
‘Of course, as I live busy, my income is certain.’
Last half year.
He received direct training from Daria whenever he was not on a mission.
It was natural for one’s understanding and skill in magic to improve day by day.
As well as-.
‘Thanks to the continued pouring of missions, the amount of magical energy has also increased significantly.’
Looking purely at the amount of magical power, it was safe to say that the 4th circle had now been completed.
No, it was actually about a month ago that I reached this point.
‘It’s no surprise that we’re almost at the 5th circle.’
[mission]
Achieve Circle 5.
Five circles that go one step further than now. Complete the five circles by investing enough time and effort.
[compensation]
Advanced magic stone (edible), intermediate magic stone (edible) x3, low grade magic stone (edible) x5
???(5 circle achievement reward)
The mission said the same thing.
The problem was that this level of ‘5th Circle’ was not a level that could be reached with just the amount of magical power.
It is not for nothing that there is a saying about breaking down the first wall that blocks your way.
The level of the 5th circle was a level that could only be ascended after breaking the wall through enlightenment.
‘There are very few wizards who can achieve enlightenment.’
That’s why most wizards are blocked by this wall called the 5th Circle and waste their lives.
‘If you use Yonginhwa, you will be able to use 5th circle magic temporarily.’
In fact, it was a method that was close to expedient.
Although it may be a secret weapon, it would be difficult to mistake it for skill.
That’s why Russell lightly chewed his lips.
I shook my head.
‘In the end, there’s only one thing I can do now.’
It’s not just about waiting for enlightenment to come, it’s about paving the way for it to come.
‘In other words, just work hard without resting.’
Russell looked back at his situation once again and lightly clenched his fist.
As I continued to think like that, Russell arrived in front of the Pyeontap and stopped walking.
When the door to the first floor of the tower is opened, several wizards recognize Russell and greet him.
“oh. “It’s Russell.”
“Are you here?”
“The tower owner is waiting on the top floor.”
It’s already been more than half a year since I entered the pagoda, so there are a lot of people who are not aware of it.
After greeting them with the word ‘senior’, Russell turned his head to head to the upper floor of the tower.
At that moment, a certain image came into Russell’s eyes.
A different style of clothing from the flame tower, gray hair, and even two thread-thin eyes.
“Sir Alan Page.”
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He was none other than Alan Page, a disciple of the Spear Tower Master.
He makes eye contact and smiles softly.
Immediately afterwards, he came in front of Russell and spoke.
“Long time no see. Sir Russell. “It’s been half a year since I saw you.”
“yes. But I never thought I would see Sir Alan at the Flame Tower.”
In response to Russell’s question, he tapped the envelope of the letter in his hand with his fingertip.
“I stopped by for a moment because the teacher had a letter to deliver to Lord Yeomtap.”
“Ah, in that case I… … .”
“no.”
He shook his head and waved his hands.
“I already gave it to Lord Yeomtap, and this belongs to others.”
“Others?”
“yes. Lord Hwangtap and Lord Whitetap… … , This is a letter that must be delivered to the other tower owners of the Four Great Magic Towers of the Royal Capital.”
What is this letter that must be delivered to all the owners of the four major magic towers in the capital?
Russell, who was tilting his head, suddenly felt a strange sense of discomfort.
I looked at Alan and wondered where this feeling of discomfort came from.
I hope so for a while.
“no way… … ?”
Shock spreads like ripples across the eyes.
He grinned at Russell’s gaze and surprise.
He said, scratching his head as if he was embarrassed.
“yes. That’s how it happened.”
Unlike the feeling of looking at a huge iceberg, what I felt from Alan Page at the moment was silence.
A deep calmness, as if facing the very cold and cold waters of the North Sea.
Even though his achievements were higher than before, this change meant only one thing.
‘5 circles… … .’
Alan Page climbed over a wall.
Russell, who was thinking of five circles in his head, tilted his head without realizing it.
An unexpected question mark raised its head.
‘Was it around this time that Alan Page rose to the 5th circle?’
If he remembers, it was around this winter that Allen ascended to the 5th circle.
I heard the news a little earlier in the spring, so it was probably not wrong.
But there was still about half a year left until the nearest winter.
But now, Alan has reached the 5th circle. Moreover, his level was not at the beginner level.
It feels like we have already passed the beginning and are almost at the halfway point, also known as maturity.
If I had to quantify it, would I say it is about 1/3 of the 5th circle?
‘Was the rumor wrong, if not-.’
A story about breaking down a wall faster than the future.
Gulp, Russell swallowed.
I don’t know if it’s the former, but if it’s the latter, there’s definitely a reason.
The only possible reason for that is obviously… … .
‘I guess it’s me.’
That I faced myself.
It wasn’t overly self-consciousness. For Alan Page, the only thing that changed from the future was that.
There can be no other reason.
At that thought, Russell felt his heart pounding.
‘It means that I felt a sense of competition within myself, and I used that competitiveness as firewood to grow even faster.’
This was a clear reason why he, who had only been an object of admiration in the past, now sees him as a competitor.
Russell pursed his lips.
“congrats… … give.”
As I tried not to let my heart pound, I found myself speechless.
Alan smiled brightly at Russell’s praise.
“thank you.”
He then looked at Russell with narrowed eyes that were difficult to tell whether they were open or closed.
“Perhaps before long, you too will be able to overcome the wall.”
There-.
“Don’t you already have experience defeating enemies who climbed over walls?”
The rumor that Russell defeated Spandom had already spread within the Kingdom of Endymion for a long time.
“I was just lucky.”
“My teacher, Lord Spear Tower, said so.”
“… … ?”
“Luck only favors those with skill.”
After answering like that, Alan suddenly moved his head.
I checked the clock on the wall in the lobby on the first floor of the leaf tower.
“Wow, it’s already been so long. “Maybe I was holding on to someone who was busy for too long.”
The conversation with Alan ends there.
“Then I’ll see you next time.”
“yes. Then next time-.”
After saying hello to each person, they each walked towards their respective paths.
Alan goes to deliver the letter, and Russell heads to the top floor of the tower where Daria is waiting.
* * *
While checking the paper Russell submitted, Daria chewed the snack next to her.
“Hmm, that’s good.”
Are these words directed at the content of the paper or toward the sweetness of the snack in your mouth?
After saying something unintelligible, I pointed out several places in the paper with my finger.
“The content itself is solid and the understanding is deep, but there are some shortcomings. For example, here, here, here.”
-Where does water start and where does it flow?
-Resonance relationship between the earth and vibration, etc.
“I’m going to review the points I just pointed out again to make sure I understand them clearly. “You’re the youngest.”
“I will. “Master.”
No sooner had Russell responded than a courtesy call was heard.
[Mission completed. Rewards are paid according to Daria Snowwhite’s evaluation level.]
[As compensation… … .]
Now, we have become accustomed to these insensitive sounds.
With that, Daria put down her thesis and stood up.
He waved his long robe and smiled brightly.
“ruler. “Then, let’s leave the homework test to this point and focus on practical work today.”
The meaning of Daria’s practical focus was simple.
‘Reproduction of a battle situation using the Firewood Dwarf and its transformation magic, the Firewood Giant.’
It was a repetition of the terrible times I had experienced over the past six months.
.
.
Squirt, pow-!
Russell’s magic exploded like a firework and pierced the giant’s chest.
The air shook violently along with the mana.
Wow!
At the impact, a flame in the shape of a giant screams.
Of course, it couldn’t have been a real scream since it was lifeless, but it sounded like it.
At the same time, the huge flame slowly collapses.
A complete victory, with only a little trouble breathing and no minor injuries.
“It’s pretty good.”
Daria clapped her hands at the sight.
He looked at the remains of the Flame Giant and then at Russell, then said with a happy smile.
“Now, one firewood giant is no match for me. “Can we increase the number to two starting tomorrow?”
Russell said in response to Daria’s non-suggestion.
“Wouldn’t two dogs be a bit difficult?”
Daria giggles at Russell’s answer. She tapped the corner of her mouth immediately afterwards.
“Why would he lie with such a confident mouth?”
As she said, it seemed like up to two would be enough to deal with.
No, it may be possible to increase it beyond that for proper training.
It was a little later that Daria, who had been giggling for a while, brushed Russell aside and asked him a question.
“More than that, are you doing well with what I asked you to do?”
“Are you asking me to create originality magic?”
[mission]
Suggestion by Daria Snowwhite.
Develop your own new originality magic.
[compensation]
… … .
“I’m trying, but it’s not as easy as it sounds.”
Russell smiled bitterly, and Daria nodded.
Grumbling-.
He continued speaking while summoning a flame spear, Blaze Lance, in the air.
“okay. Youngest, I’m not sure how you created this magic. Developing your own originality magic is not easy.”
It wasn’t that difficult to perform the magic.
I’ve already seen it several times, and Russell already told me the formula.
“That’s why I gave you that assignment.”
By creating your own originality magic, you can look back on the view of magic you have built up so far.
“-Build a new magic hall so we can overcome the wall.”
“okay.”
Daria nodded.
The problem was that it was not as easy as it sounds.
‘For now, today’s class ends with this.’
Russell sighed briefly and asked as if something suddenly occurred to him.
“Then I met Sir Alan Page downstairs. He said he was sending a letter to the Lords of the Royal Tower… … .”
Daria giggled at the question asked half out of curiosity and half out of concern as to what was going on.
“You mean this?”
He took out a letter with the same envelope as the one Alan was holding in his arms and waved it.
“It’s no big deal.”
The envelope of the letter she said was nothing special, the writing on the envelope was -.
‘Invitation to the Magical Tower’… … .’
Fine wrinkles spread over the bridge of my nose.
‘Why isn’t that a big deal? ‘Master.’
The words stuck out just below my throat.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
