Episode 76
EPISODE.38
“Please follow me.”
Russell moved his gaze as he followed the chamberlain guiding him.
I checked my clothing once again through the silhouette reflected in the window.
Is it because I straightened my hair and put on makeup?
The reflection of myself in the glass window feels awkward today.
What was visible underneath was a red robe worn over a tailcoat.
It looks like an ordinary robe at first glance, but it was a new robe provided to Russell by the Flame Tower after he ascended to the 5th Circle.
Not only was there a temperature control magic that allowed it to withstand a certain degree of cold and heat, but there was also a subspace magic on the inside of the robe.
Moreover, there is also a defensive magic that can ignore most attacks.
‘Even if converted to simple value, wouldn’t it be enough to buy a couple of mansions in the royal capital?’
Of course, where in the world would there be an insane mage who would sell his robe, which was his pride?
Russell chuckled at the foolish thought and lightly shook the hem of his robe.
‘There are no wrinkles or folds, it looks natural.’
That’s the end of the preparation.
It was around that time that the Chamberlain stopped walking.
“Hmm. “Please wait a moment.”
Stopping in front of the door leading to the State Council Hall, the Chamberlain refined his voice.
He shouted at the top of his voice, as if telling him to come inside.
“your majesty. In response to the call, three people, including Elder Spiegelman, have just arrived here.”
The king’s voice came out as if he had been waiting.
“-Come on in.”
Half a beat later, the door to the Cabinet meeting room opened.
What you see in front is a long table, and the person at the end of it, at the head of the table, is -!
“Spiegelmann, the mage of the Imperial Tower of the Royal Capital, comes to see His Majesty the King!”
Spiegelman, the oldest, was the first to bow his head.
He got down on one knee and brought his opposite fist towards the floor.
Afterwards, Russell and Alan also quickly got down on one knee.
“Russell Raymond, the mage of the Flame Tower, meets with His Majesty the King.”
“Allan Page, the Wizard of the Spear Tower, meets His Majesty the King.”
The King nodded his head and smiled in satisfaction at the greetings of the three mages.
“We get to see the protagonists of the rumor here today.”
A low but clear voice penetrates my ears.
A power that is fundamentally different from aura or magic power.
It was a voice worthy of a king.
At that voice, Russell swallowed his saliva without realizing it.
‘indeed.’
I wondered where the power in the voice of the princess, Hecate Latmos, came from.
Is royal succession also passed down from generation to generation?
“You three, raise your heads.”
Russell, awakened from his wandering thoughts by the king’s voice just in time, raised his head.
At that moment, Russell felt the illusion that the air around him was turning over.
Although no force was being emitted, it felt as if my heart was being squeezed.
It has to be that way.
Because the people here were all powerful people.
There may be a difference whether it is magic or power.
‘The magic tower lords of the royal capital, ministers from each field, and great nobles… … .’
It is noticeable that one seat near the magic tower owners is empty.
It seems that the sword master who is said to be staying in the royal capital did not attend for personal reasons.
‘I wanted to take a look at people who are sword masters.’
It’s unfortunate, but what can you do?
Thinking like that, Russell straightened his back.
I straightened my shoulders and straightened my posture.
It was an opportunity to once again imprint the name ‘Raymond’ on key figures in this country.
Raymond not as a wizard, but as a nobleman.
‘I can’t shrink just because the atmosphere has changed.’
As if responding to the owner’s will, the magic power of the circle arose.
Uuuuuung-.
A faint magical energy begins to circulate throughout the body and flow out.
It seemed as if the person had changed in an instant, and some nobles looked younger than him.
‘Huh.’
‘I thought he had already fallen, but wasn’t he a fairly prosperous person?’
‘It’s a different side from the last friendly match.’
‘Have you not forgotten that you are not only a wizard, but also a nobleman?’
Daria, who made eye contact with Russell, smiled and pursed her lips.
[Good job. I’m the youngest.]
At that time, the king, who had confirmed the presence of the three people, opened his mouth.
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“The reason we have prepared this event today is nothing other than to praise the merits of the gentlemen.”
He said with a happy face.
“First, I will praise the three people for their common achievements and then discuss each individual’s achievements.”
Bring what you have prepared.
According to the king’s orders.
What the waiting attendant brought were three bundles and the same number of boxes.
A box about the size of a fist.
Sigh-.
Judging by the sound and resonance, it was clear that what was inside the bundle was goods.
‘Then what is the box?’
After a moment of curiosity, the King continued speaking.
“Although the recent disaster at the base camp was heartbreaking, the police did a great job in repelling the three cultists who caused the disaster. First of all, I would like to praise this part.”
I opened one of the boxes with my horse.
Click-.
“Here, I give you two elixirs of mana increase along with 200 gold coins.”
Elixir of mana increase.
With just one pill, it is an elixir that can make even an ordinary person feel magical power.
Not just one pill, but two pills.
Of course, considering the amount of magic power of the magicians that surpassed the 5th Circle wall, at most it would only be enough to pour two pots of water into the lake.
But the value of that leap was not simply that.
‘An elixir that provides extremely pure mana and also increases the purity of existing magical power.’
Casting speed, instantaneous power, etc.
When using magic, the purity of mana was a very influential factor.
For wizards who know its value, the elixir is literally a treasure.
Of course, it was unclear how pure it would become.
In fact, he was so surprised that even Alan’s eyes, which had grown up without any shortcomings, were trembling slightly.
“Those who have objections to this decision, please come forward now.”
In fact, even if it cost 200 gold coins, the magic power increase elixir worth two pieces was a bit excessive.
However, there was mention of making the two young men standing here today into symbols of heroes.
‘You invested based on future value.’
‘If you think about the future ahead, it won’t be a loss-making business.’
There can be no objection…
“your majesty.”
– Spiegelman hesitated for a moment and swallowed. As if he had decided on something, he took a step forward.
“If it is okay, may this old man make a request to your Majesty?”
“… … ?”
The King tilted his head for a moment and then rested his chin.
“I admit it.”
“It is said that he defeated a cultist who attacked the excavation site, but in reality, it is difficult to attribute that to this old man. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but in reality, I only barely survived with the help of young people… … .”
He took a moment to catch his breath as the request continued, and then he finished speaking.
“… … “I dare to ask that you give my share of the prize not to me, but to the two young men – or, if not, to the blood relatives of the others who died that day.”
“her-.”
Several nobles and ministers gave a small gasp at Spiegelman’s words.
Even if it is 200 gold coins since the king is an elder of the Imperial Tower, I never thought he would refuse the elixir.
“Won’t you regret it?”
The King asked, raising his palm to calm the commotion in the room.
“I have already made up my mind.”
Unlike the first time I swallowed, it was a voice without even the slightest hint of delusion.
no.
Since I spoke the words, I guess there wasn’t even a hint of hesitation left behind.
“Respecting the Lord’s choice, I will hand out two elixirs and gold coins to two people each.”
The king, who guessed what was going on, answered.
“Don’t worry about the problems of the bereaved families. “There is already a compensation plan in place for that.”
“thank you. your majesty.”
Spiegelmann, who had achieved his goal, took a deep look and took two steps back.
“This is the end of the achievements at the base camp. Next is the individual achievement.”
After muttering that, the King’s eyes were directed towards Alan.
“Sir Alan Page, second son of Count Page and mage of the Spear Tower, listen.”
“yes. your majesty.”
“All the big and small achievements you have made so far have been conveyed through reports. “For your dedication to your country, you are promoted from the title of Baron to Viscount along with the Order of Dawn, Morgenrot.”
Alan was the second son of the Earl of Page, and was also a nobleman who himself held the title of Baron.
However, the title was promoted to Viscount.
“Anyone who has objections to this should come forward now.”
Unless, like Spiegelman, you reject it yourself.
“Then let’s move on. The last one… … , Sir Russell Raymond. “Is it you?”
Feeling the king’s gaze turn to him, Russell slightly lowered his head.
“I was so surprised when I first heard the last name Raymond.”
It has to be that way.
Although the family shone again during the reign of Russell’s father, Earl Raymond, the family had been declining for even longer.
“I heard that there are no red flowers for ten days, so I thought they were naturally decaying with the passage of time.”
The king’s gaze swept over Russell as if he was amazed and proud.
“I never thought I would have hidden the seeds of such a beautiful flower.”
“That’s too much praise. your majesty.”
The King, who had been looking for something to say for a moment at Russell’s humility, opened his mouth.
“I know it’s been a lot of hard work. I also know that it wasn’t easy to get here. Therefore, I am also ready to praise the ball. But before that… … .”
“… … ?”
“There is one thing I want to check. Is it possible? “Lord Russell?”
“Give me a command. your majesty.”
“I heard from the Lord of Flame Towers that your level has reached the 5th circle. It’s not that I don’t trust my words, but I want to check for myself. No, I’ll definitely have to check.”
It was clear that the King also remembered the special treatment given to the Raymond family.
Otherwise, there was no way he would bother checking his circle in a place like this.
‘Master.’
Russell raised his head, sending a look of gratitude to Daria, who had told the king about this in advance.
“All right.”
In response, he violently rotated the five circles and activated a spell.
Circle Projection
At most, it’s only Circle 1, so it’s not that great of a spell.
However, this magic had two great strengths.
The first was that it was possible to figure out which of the four major attributes best suits one’s mana.
Grumbling-.
In Russell’s case, fire.
The magic flame begins to draw a circle in the air.
It was only then that the second true value of this magic was revealed.
‘For those who have not learned magic properly, there is no magic that can show a clear presentation as much as this to reveal one’s level.’
Because the origin of magic was that kind of thing in the first place.
Grumble, rumble-
The mana of the flame rotated without stopping, continuously drawing a circle.
What was one at first soon grew to three, and after four, disaster!
The last loop is complete.
Five rings of fire formed from behind Russell’s back and brightened up the hall.
Grumble!
wizard who swallowed a dragon
