Episode 79
EPISODE.40
Wow!
A sharp fiery arrow soared through the night sky with a sound.
Immediately after, it turned at an angle that was almost vertical.
A change in direction that was completely against the laws of physics. Even if you were a master of archery, you couldn’t fire an arrow in that trajectory.
It has to be that way.
Kyaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
The identity of what had now changed direction was not a fire arrow, but a pepper.
‘The distance is so far that it looks like a fiery arrow.’
Unlike before, he seemed to have fully adapted to his growth and changes.
Otherwise, there’s no way he would be shooting up the night sky with such an excited expression.
When I saw the small wings sprouting, I guessed that it wasn’t far from growth.
‘I never thought it would grow under the influence of lightning.’
But this was something that even Russell had not expected.
‘No, isn’t this a completely unlikely story?’
Because lightning and fire were not completely separate properties.
In fact, there were quite a few wizards who thought that lightning attribute magic was derived from fire attribute.
Crying-.
At that time, Pepper, who was flying in the night sky, turned once again.
It crossed the sky in a series of circles, and a red trail like a spring was engraved along the spot.
‘Not only has the size grown, but the flying ability has also improved.’
Not only is the speed much faster than before, but you can also change direction freely.
The proof was that it was able to change direction and brake perfectly even at that speed.
If Pepper had grown to that size… … .
Russell called Pepper over just in case.
Cry rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl
Pepper, who read the contractor’s thoughts, flapped both wings and returned towards Russell, immediately grabbing Russell’s shoulders with his huge hind feet.
Sigh!
The moment when Pepper, tightly clutching his shoulder, flaps his wings once again!
Woe!
The clock reflected in Russell’s eyes changed.
Hubert’s mansion suddenly shrinks to a dot-like size, and then the panoramic view of the royal capital begins to come into view.
Of course, it was possible to climb to this height even if using levitation or fly magic.
but.
‘Pepper’s speed and mobility itself are overwhelming.’
If handled well, there was one more way to gain the upper hand in aerial combat.
If there is a problem, is it that because of Pepper’s size, which has become as large as a bull, the range of attack has also increased?
Purr-.
At that time, Pepper sent a thought wave.
“Don’t worry?”
Before I could think about what that meant, Pepper’s appearance changed.
Purr purr!
With a sharp cry, Pepper’s body transformed into a huge flame.
Tsutsutsutsu-.
The flames that broke out covered Russell’s whole body and took the shape of clothes.
Purr.
I heard Pepper crying right next to me.
When I turned my head, I saw Pepper’s head sticking out from the shoulder of the dress made of flames.
In addition, wings of flame were spread out along the back, along the extension of the clothes and shoulders.
“no way-?”
Russell’s eyes lit up at the change, as if he and Pepper had become one.
‘Could it be that he has awakened a special ability?’
It is said that spirits born through mutations sometimes awaken special powers that differentiate them from other spirits during the growth process.
Russell nodded, recalling the contents of a book about spirits that he had read some time ago.
I never thought Pepper would be that type.
‘Since the spirit is wrapped around the spirit like clothes, should it be called a spirit robe?’
Awakening of special abilities due to Pepper’s growth.
Pepper rubbed her head against my cheek as if to say, ‘Did I do well?’ at the series of completely unexpected gains.
Purr purr-.
“okay. Good job.”
Russell raised his hand and gently stroked Pepper’s chin.
The earlship and the right to collect taxes for 10,000 households.
A horn with the attributes of lightning and an elixir of increasing magical power.
Clothes made of spirit flame and wings with mobility.
Russell looked up with the thought that this was a day where he got much more than he expected.
‘It’s a full moon.’
Is it because it flew up to a high altitude? The moon in the sky looks particularly big today.
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The wind blew, much cooler than before.
Autumn was approaching.
* * *
Rumble rumble-.
At the sound of the alarm spell ringing, Russell, who had been burying his face in a book, looked up.
“Is it already this time?”
I muttered while looking through the window at the sunset that was slowly starting to set.
When I look down a little, I notice pure white snow piled up on the window frame.
‘Well, it’s worth it.’
It has already been four months since the day of the cabinet meeting, which was enough time for the season to move beyond fall and into full-blown winter.
Looking down from the office located high in the tower, I saw several carriages busily traveling on the road.
More than half of the carriages have black rubber wheels.
These were rubber wheels that started selling at the top of Marcherin.
‘There was an ambiguous response when it was first marketed.’
As time passed, the advantages of rubber wheels became increasingly known to the public.
In addition, the rubber wheel trend was gradually gaining popularity among the nobles of the royal capital due to the story that if you had the money, you could customize the wheel to the desired shape and size.
Thanks to this, the money accumulating in Russell’s bank account also increased significantly.
For a while, I looked out and was lost in appreciation.
‘-It’s not the time to be like this.’
Russell quickly turned around as a thought suddenly passed through his mind.
After putting on the robe that was hanging in one corner of the office, I walked towards the lower level of the tower.
Uuuuuung-.
“hmm?”
As I went down through the floating seats, I saw a group of people gathered in the first floor lobby.
Most of them looked similar in age to me, and they all had name tags with numbers written on them hanging on their chests.
‘Now that I think about it, was it today?’
The sight reminded Russell of some of the contents of the official letter he had received not long ago.
‘Did you say it was the day of the top interview?’
Except for very special cases, like myself, where you are called to the royal capital of Magic Tower immediately after graduating from the Academy.
‘It was a common process for most wizards to gain experience in other magic towers for a few years and then take the entrance exam to the Flame Tower.’
Today was the interview day for the test.
“… … .”
Feeling eyes on him, Russell crossed between them.
“Right, right?”
“Red eyes and black hair, that person is the one of the rumors… … .”
“Russell Raymond.”
“They said he was a handsome man with an appearance that was not often seen in the kingdom, so how could he be-!”
A murmur came from the gaze that followed half a beat later.
Male wizards have eyes of jealousy and awe, while female wizards have a strange curiosity in their eyes.
The gazes were still burdensome.
The good news is that it’s not as scary as it first seemed.
‘I guess it means you’ve developed a bone.’
It’s not like I’ve been looked at like that for a day or two.
Still, it was quite refreshing.
Maybe it’s because we’ve met each other so many times, but it hasn’t been common for wizards in the royal capital to look at us like that in recent years.
After leaving the Flame Tower, ignoring their gazes, Russell headed to Hubert’s mansion, of course.
The sun has not yet set, and the darkness of night is just beginning to set in.
‘I’m definitely getting off work earlier than usual.’
Normally, I would have spent the day studying or researching in my office until the sun completely set instead of the sunset.
‘But I can’t do that until today.’
Because today was an appointment day.
“Are you here?”
Upon entering, the employee greeted Russell as if he had been waiting for him.
“yes. “By the way, has the death penalty arrived?”
The person promised was Hubert, Russell’s second brother-in-law.
He had returned to the royal capital for the academy’s winter vacation.
The employee lowered his head in response to Russell’s question.
“yes. Even so, the meal was almost ready, so I was planning to go pick it up… … .”
“Then I’ll just wash my face and go straight to the restaurant.”
Because the original promise was to have dinner.
“All right. Then, I will prepare a meal for you.”
After leaving the employee’s answer behind, Russell went straight to his room and hurriedly washed his face.
I changed my clothes.
“Are you here?”
A well-prepared meal and table.
Hubert seemed to have arrived first, waiting at the restaurant.
“It’s a little late.”
“no. I’ve only just arrived, so don’t worry. Rather… … .”
Hubert frowned.
He said, licking his lips with an expression of regret.
“I heard that you made it to the 5th circle, but I’m sorry I couldn’t congratulate you properly. “He lost his reputation as he was sentenced to death in name and in name.”
A few months ago, I had received not only a congratulatory letter but also a well-tailored tailcoat as a gift.
Nevertheless, saying something like that is-.
‘It’s probably because I couldn’t say congratulations face to face.’
As someone who has been stagnant as a 5th Circle Master for a long time, I might be angry that I was caught up by a priest.
On the contrary, his face is full of regret for not being able to congratulate him properly. Russell shook his head quietly because he could read the sincerity contained in it.
“You’re late. “The letter and gift you sent me last time are enough.”
“But… … .”
If I leave it like this, I’ll keep saying I’m sorry over and over again.
Therefore, it was Russell who first turned the topic.
“More than that.”
“… … ?”
“Seeing as you came up about three days earlier than planned, it looks like you received a mission from the tower.”
This was precisely why Russell thought today’s promise was important.
‘This winter, on your trip after leaving the Academy, your death will be lost.’
I don’t know if it was just a trip for academic purposes, or if it was a problem with the mission I received from the tower.
Russell wanted to stop it.
‘If possible, it would be best to prevent it from starting in the first place… … .’
There is no acceptable justification for doing so.
Then there is only one number left.
‘I guess I have no choice but to accompany them myself.’
I don’t know how big the risk was, but if there were two 5th Circle wizards, the risk would be reduced by about half.
If you do your best to help the executioner, it’s Circle 6.
‘Because it would be possible to escape from the hands of a local tower owner’s level of power.’
In fact, unless you were an extra-standard superhuman or master level, there would be no danger.
“hmm-.”
After a moment of silence, Hubert answered.
“First of all, that’s right, although I still don’t know what the mission is.”
A mission that requires departure even if it means delaying the schedule of a 5th Circle Master level wizard.
I don’t know what it is, but the difficulty level isn’t low.
“If possible, I would like to follow along with the executioner’s mission.”
“My mission? “Is there any reason for a priest to do that?”
In response to Hubert’s question, Russell shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal.
“It’s not such a grand reason.”
I had already prepared an answer to that.
“I think it’s time for me to update my performance.”
In general, wizards belonging to the Magic Tower update their achievements through research results.
However, War Mages like Russell and Hubert could replace performance updates by completing a few missions.
That was also the reason Russell said what he just said.
“Huh, who talks about s*x and renewal to a priest?”
Hubert laughed at Russell’s answer as if it were absurd.
Russell’s recent achievements were at a level that would not cause any problems even after playing for the past five years.
But what about performance renewal?
Russell added as if he had been waiting.
“And, you’ve never carried out a mission with a death penalty before.”
“hmm.”
Hubert had no choice but to remain silent as Russell continued.
As the saying goes.
They started out as professors and students at the academy, and then became executors, but they never once went on a mission together.
It wouldn’t be a bad idea to take this opportunity to see the growth of Priest and Russell in person.
“-If the priest wants it.”
After giving his permission, he quickly added.
“However, the decision is made by you, Master, not me. No matter how much I agreed, if Master is against it, I cannot take the priest’s side.”
This was the answer he had already expected, so Russell nodded.
A mission came to mind.
[mission]
Come back to life with Hubert from unknown danger.
[compensation]
Advanced Magic Stone (edible) x3, Intermediate Magic Stone (edible) x5
There were several cases where rewards changed or were added as the mission progressed.
‘From the beginning, there were three high-level magic stones… … .’
I expected that it wouldn’t be easy.
Russell could not help but smile at the contents of the mission window that foreshadowed hardship, and even with the enormous reward right in front of him.
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