Episode 68
EPISODE.34
It was several more hours later when Russell woke up.
I couldn’t guess how many days had passed since I entered these ruins.
What woke him up was the chill rising from the floor and the rotten smell flowing from the surroundings.
This was because there was no wind, so the foul odor from the discharged waste was concentrated in one place.
“Uhm-.”
Russell opened his eyes, twitching the tip of his nose and feeling sleepy, and placed his palm on his forehead.
I frowned without realizing it.
“… … “What is this?”
Rotten mine.
The rotten air flowing from the waste on my hands was constantly stinging my nasal passages.
“her-.”
Russell looked around and sighed. Isn’t this like lying in a cesspit?
‘I was definitely inside the ruins-.’
Where on earth did this much sewage come from?
‘First, I need to tidy up and change my clothes first.’
To find out what happened, you can check the notification windows that appear in front of you.
Thinking that, I stood up and Russell tilted his head.
‘hmm?’
Because the scenery I could see seemed to have changed subtly.
‘For some reason, I feel like my perspective has gotten a little higher.’
First, let’s address this rotten problem first.
Thinking like that, Russell took off his clothes and quickly used clean magic.
‘It would be good to wash it off with water.’
Sigh-!
As soon as I could finish my thought, a ball of water fell from above my head.
Amazingly fast and smooth magic.
Russell raised the corners of his mouth as he felt the cold water wash over his body.
‘Circle 5.’
To a wizard, the circle is like a part of the body.
I could feel that I had reached the 5th circle from the moment I woke up.
There was no way I wouldn’t have noticed.
However, the reason I still laughed was when I used magic. It was because I was able to experience that point more clearly.
‘Somehow it seems like the magic’s manifestation speed is faster than expected?’
Russell’s eyes sequentially scanned the notification window that appeared in front of him.
The answer was right there.
[You have succeeded in accepting some of the dragon’s blood energy.]
‘The bones, muscles, circle, heart, and mana rod have changed into properties similar to those of a dragon?’
Dragon. Or a dragon.
They were the progenitors of magic and even called masters.
In other words, their bodies are optimized for using magic.
I can’t believe my body has become somewhat similar to those of them.
Russell, who was surprised, hurriedly used his magic power.
As I said, I can feel the magic manifesting much faster than before.
It was too much to say that it was simply beyond the wall.
furthermore-.
‘The Mana Rod has also become much thicker and stronger.’
Changes were occurring not only in the existing Mana Rod, which was born with a natural form, but also in the newly created Mana Rod using the Wizard Body and Overlord.
However, it was still difficult to realize that the bones and muscles had changed.
‘next… … .’
There was a notice that partial acceptance was possible and the burden was reduced.
‘If only the eyes and fangs change, it will definitely be good for hiding the dragon’s appearance.’
The fangs were not easily visible, and there was plenty of magic that could change the eyes.
It wasn’t difficult to come up with an excuse.
I wanted to experiment right away, but…
‘For now, let’s put it off until next time.’
No matter how much the burden has been reduced, it has not completely disappeared.
After finishing checking his body condition, Russell opened his inventory and took out an extra set of clothes.
It is said that the dirt and odor from the body were washed away through magic, but it was difficult to do anything about the stains that had soaked into the clothes. … .
‘… … ‘In many ways, it’s easier to change clothes.’
Sreuk, sreuk-.
As soon as he changed his clothes, shoes, and robe, Russell started walking.
Tap, tap, tap-.
With a clatter of shoes, we headed towards the exact center of the community, where there was a towering altar.
‘Apparently, last time, there was a red horn on Mount Pompeo on this altar.’
This time I couldn’t see anything.
What is the difference? I thought to myself as I ran my fingertips across the altar.
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A bright light came out.
I heard a notification.
[You have completed exploring the ruins.]
[Compensation is being calculated.]
When the light finally faded, it was placed on the altar.
‘mask?’
It was a bird beak mask.
Except for the elongated nose like a bird’s beak and the golden shiny exterior, its appearance cannot be said to be particularly special.
Russell reached out his hand without thinking and picked up the mask.
Then information about the mask began to flow into my mind.
It was the same phenomenon as when Cloudy Rings were paid as compensation.
‘The first golden mask.’
It was a mask that had the power to clear the mind and assist thinking just by holding it on the body, without having to wear it.
‘Does the word ‘first’ mean that there could also be a second or third?’
That may be why it is effective just by having it on your body without having to wear it.
‘Unless you have three faces, it would be impossible to wear all three masks.’
Just as the explanation flowed into my head, I was just touching my fingertips, but for some reason, I felt like my mind was becoming clearer.
‘In this condition… … .’
Russell put a mask over his face just in case. I touched the air with both free hands.
The five circles rotate furiously, pouring out magic power with both hands, crackling, roaring!
Sparks and electricity flew together.
Russell exclaimed in delight as he felt two mana of different properties flowing steadily along his fingertips.
‘do!’
It was a double cast, one in each hand.
‘-This works?’
Russell, surprised, looked like a rabbit.
I already knew that double casting was possible starting from the 5th circle.
However, that does not mean that all 5th Circle magicians were able to do this.
Among the wizards who crossed the wall, some.
Double casting was something that only those talented in calculation and magic control abilities could do.
Otherwise, you would have had to endure months or even years of hardship.
But I never thought double casting would be possible when I was just getting to the point.
‘And so naturally.’
Even though it was just borrowing the power of an artifact, it could be said to be a huge gain.
After staring at the lightning and flames with deeply sunken eyes, Russell waved both hands to dispel the magic.
And then I thought.
‘The income is much higher than expected.’
At first, I only came with the intention of solving missions, getting rewards, and completing Master’s final task.
I never thought I would attain enlightenment that would take me to the 5th circle.
‘Perhaps this ruin itself was preparation for my growth.’
Russell turned around, leaving behind a highly probable guess.
You should have gotten everything you needed to get from these ruins.
As if to prove that fact.
‘The existence of the barrier surrounding the ruins also faded.’
Now it was time to get out.
* * *
‘I didn’t realize it until I passed through the gate… … .’
The passage leading out was longer than Russell expected.
I don’t know how long it will take, but seeing as the passage continues continuously, you will probably have to walk for at least ten minutes.
Russell wasted no time.
I walked around and experimented with various things.
‘They say I’ve made it to the 5th circle, but I’ve only just stepped into it.’
In order to adapt to the new level, it goes without saying that training is needed.
‘After I return, it might be a good idea to extend my training time with Master a little more.’
There is nothing better than actual combat or equivalent training to adapt to a new level.
In Russell’s opinion, Daria’s training was at a level comparable to actual combat.
Of course, it is true that you are already getting tired when you think about the increased amount of training.
‘but-.’
Thinking of his teacher’s face of joy at his accomplishments, he was not just tired.
It was then that the wind blew.
Huuuuung-.
I can feel the light wind passing by the hair below my ears.
Since the barrier blocking the entrance has completely disappeared, the wind can also flow in and out.
And mixed in that wind was the faint scent of blood and the smell of burnt smoke… … .
‘Blood scent and scorched scent?’
It is the site of archaeological excavation. There was every possibility that an accident, big or small, could occur.
However, it would not be easy for an accident of that magnitude to leave the scent of blood in the wind.
Seuuuuu-.
Russell’s eyes suddenly sank deeply.
As soon as it occurred to him that there was a problem, Russell’s toes kicked against the floor.
In a gale, I sprinted down the remaining passage.
Kwagwagwagwa-!!
* * *
Chaos, or chaos.
Is there any other word that can explain the current situation better than these words that came from the East?
It’s such a miserable sight that it makes you think.
The entire base camp was engulfed in flames, and blood and corpses were piled up around it.
“Uh, uh… … .”
“Save me… … .”
The situation for those who survived was also not that good.
Not only did some people have their limbs cut off, but there were also some whose organs spilled out.
If you do not take emergency measures right away, your life may not be guaranteed.
“Heo-eok, heo-eok-.”
In that confusing situation, Spiegelman let out a heavy breath.
The center of the base camp, where chaos unfolded, was chewing and spitting at the three people sitting there as if it were their own home.
“… … What is going on here with those who serve a false god?”
He was clutching his left side, where blood was flowing out.
In response to Spiegelman’s question, one of the three cult members took off the hood of the robe he was wearing.
Despite his age, which makes him look like he’s past middle age, his face is full of mischief like a bad boy.
He shrugged his shoulders and said, as if it was no big deal.
“I’m asking the obvious. “What would you do at a ruins excavation site?”
It’s a voice that seems as playful as its face. But Spiegelman couldn’t help but laugh.
Spiegelmann’s face hardened when he heard that he had come to take away items from the ruins.
“Do you really think you can get away with doing something like this?”
The answer came from somewhere else.
“Giggles, he’s a man who has a knack for making things interesting.”
He was a cult member with a slim build who stepped forward with a giggling laugh.
He took off the robe he was wearing and spoke, revealing his eyes with dark purple makeup.
“What are you going to do if you’re not safe? huh? mister?”
They spread their arms wide as if to show off, pointing out the panoramic view of the base camp that they had destroyed with their own hands.
As she said, the skills of the cultists who attacked the base camp were amazing.
With just three people, they slaughtered all these wizards.
‘All three are in the 5th circle… … .’
Even though it is a black magic that grows quickly in the beginning, the 5th circle wizard is not something that can be ignored.
After giggling for a while, she stepped forward.
Ppajik-.
A tree branch that is stepped on by a shoe becomes crumbly.
“You probably know that it will be difficult to get help right away. Yes?”
Even if you ride a horse to the nearest magic tower or city, it takes more than half a day.
It was impossible for help to come.
Even if they come, with the skills of these three people, it will be after everything is done.
“But it’s not like you can do anything, right?”
She tilted her head.
I traced my chin with my fingertips.
“You sure you don’t know? “The reason he’s still breathing is because we’re keeping him alive?”
It was a cruel statement, but Spiegelman knew it was true.
Even though he was in the same 5th circle, he was not a war mage.
Even though the capabilities were the same, the skills were different.
“What are you going to do? huh?”
Whether or not they knew Spiegelman’s feelings, the ridicule continued.
“huh? huh? What are you going to do? huh?”
He even went so far as to mock Spiegelman’s skills by shooting and moving around at close range, as if completely ignoring his skills.
Spiegelmann was crushed at the sight and clenched his fists.
Grains of sand on the floor and fingernails begin to dig into my hands.
‘If there was only one of the three, it would have been enough to tie the feet… … .’
I can’t believe I’m in a situation where I can’t do anything while watching my fellow wizards fall.
I have never regretted not choosing the path of a war mage as much as I did today.
“huh? huh? huh? What are you going to do? mister?”
That moment!
Roaring, thunderclouds filled the sky.
“This is how we’re going to do it.”
Before the words end.
A thunderstorm tore the earth apart.
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