Episode 80
EPISODE.40
“On a mission together?”
For a while, I looked shocked at Russell’s unexpected visit.
Daria sat down, quickly adjusting her posture, and tapped the desk a couple of times with her fingertips.
“Even so, I was thinking about adding one more 5th Circle wizard, but if you volunteer, it would be like giving me something to worry about.”
Following Daria’s words, Hubert asked back with a slightly more serious expression.
“Is this such an important mission?”
Although they were not comparable to the superhuman level, they were practically living human weapons after surpassing the wall of wizards.
A mission that requires as many as two 5th Circle War Mages to be mobilized.
“The mission itself, escorting key figures from other countries, won’t be that complicated.”
“then… … .”
“The problem is probably the identity and situation of the person being escorted.”
Saying that, Daria took out a document and placed it in front of Russell and Hubert.
When magical power was injected, the letters written on the document began to float into the air.
“It’s a special envoy, the other person is a count from the Kingdom of Kiel.”
“If it’s the Kiyel Kingdom… … .”
The familiar name reminded Russell of information about the Kiyel Kingdom.
Hubert explained.
“A neutral country located adjacent to Endymion. “The national power itself is not very strong, but it is a country famous for its abundant production of magic stones.”
As explained, Kyel was a country located between the Empire and Endymion.
A country that is sandwiched between two great powers on the entire continent.
Nevertheless, there are two reasons why Kiel was able to maintain its position as a neutral country.
The first was that the Kalyan Mountains, a naturally created fortress, wrapped around half of the country, and the second was… … .
‘This is because we have been conducting resource diplomacy based on magic stone production.’
Of course, the fact that he was able to accomplish that difficult task was in itself proof of the excellence of Kiel’s royal family and officials.
“Is there something going on with the sudden dispatch of a special envoy from Kiel and a request for escort?”
“That’s right.”
In response to Russell’s question that struck to the core, Daria slowly lowered her head with an unusually heavy expression.
“Anyway, it seems that those who have been showing subversive movements within the Kiyel Kingdom for the past ten years have recently decided on a new sponsor.”
“A disturbing movement?”
“Marquis Jorio Comanche.”
Although it was a greeting from a foreign country, I had heard it many times through rumors.
Before returning, it was a little more famous than it is now.
‘A traitor and a twisted politician who devoured the Kyel royal family with the power of the empire on their backs.’
“He has finally decided to involve the forces of the Empire in Kyel’s internal affairs.”
It’s like inviting a tiger to claim yourself as the king of a flock of sheep.
It was an extremely inefficient choice, but such is the nature of politics and power.
“So, a special envoy from the Kiyel royal family… … .”
Count Kimblee, who was dispatched as a special envoy, was a famous figure within Kiel as a loyalist.
“okay. In fact, since they are going to be reduced to a vassal state of the empire, they probably want to deepen their relationship with us.”
For an empire that pursues hegemony, the word ally is nothing more than a bright apricot.
In fact, it was no different from a colony or vassal state.
“The tightrope diplomacy through resources actually ends here.”
“Just because something has been done well for over two hundred years, there is no guarantee that it will continue to do well in the future.”
Daria muttered and flicked her fingertips lightly.
Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-.
The map that had been rolled up on one side of the desk unfolded, revealing a panoramic view of the continent.
“The place where the escort begins is from the border area between Kiyel and the Caerion Mountains.”
“They say the Calion Mountains are a place where monsters often appear, but the border area at the entrance is clearly Kiel’s territory… … .”
Russell was told that the entrance and exit would begin from there.
“It means that there is a possibility that the Empire or Marquis Joriot has sensed something.”
“okay. “Keyel also requested escort, keeping in mind the possibility that a chase team would catch up.”
As mentioned earlier, Kiel’s national power is not that strong.
Even Kiel, the greatest wizard, was only a 6th circle master.
When I thought about it that way, I could understand their situation in asking for escort here.
“We will leave immediately.”
“Since it is an escort mission, I will assume various possibilities and bring plenty of potions.”
Escort of the special envoy, and in addition, battle with a possible imperial pursuit team.
Hubert answered with a stern expression, thinking it would be a difficult mission.
“All right.”
[mission]
Escort of the special envoy of the Kiyel Kingdom.
Safely escort the special envoy, an important figure in the Kingdom of Kiyel, and enter the kingdom’s territory.
[compensation]
Intermediate Magic Stone (Edible) x5
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While Hubert went to the window to receive supplies and potions, Russell, leaning against the wall, was deep in thought.
‘Sahyeong’s death. Now that I think about it, I think it was around this time that the empire’s interference in Kiel’s internal affairs became more severe… … .’
It was while reminiscing about the time before returning.
‘Thanks to this, the amount of magic stones coming into Endymion was reduced for a while.’
There was also a rumor that a premium was paid to import Kiyel stone that was distributed through other countries.
Considering the price of magic stones in the kingdom, which had more than doubled at the time, this was probably not just a rumor.
‘Death by execution, failure of escort mission. As a result, the empire’s interference in its internal affairs deepened… … .’
When they were set aside, it was difficult to find the connection.
However, when I found out what was going on, the story was different.
Russell quietly opened his eyes as he felt the puzzles coming together one by one in his head.
Although the condition of keeping Kiel’s envoy alive was added, that does not mean that the original purpose has changed.
‘Preventing the death penalty.’
Russell’s eyes, pondering that fact, glowed quietly in silence.
It’s a disaster.
* * *
Fortunately, it didn’t take long to arrive near the Kalyan Mountains.
Coincidentally, a warp gate was installed not far away.
In the blink of an eye, it travels to a nearby city, and about two days later.
Gazing at the towering mountain range, Russell slowly raised his magic power.
Uuuuuung-.
I feel a magnificent amount of magical power envelop my whole body.
Like Russell, Hubert also used his increased magic power throughout his body.
“From now on, we will make sure to move without stopping.”
Normally, it takes about 3 weeks for the upper carriage to cross the Kalyan Mountains.
Of course, since they are both mages, it will take less time if you do your best to overcome them.
However, even so, it was clear that the time was not short.
It was a word of advice to be very careful, as the consumption of mental power may be considerable.
Of course, considering the efficiency of the magical power, the possibility was not high… … .
“All right.”
Nodding his head, Russell recited the starter word.
“Haste.”
There was also a super acceleration magic, Excel Haste, which was one level higher than this, but normal acceleration magic was better now.
‘Because I have to use magic for a long time.’
As the starter words flow out, a sharp flow of magical power envelops the two people.
And at the same time-
“Then let’s leave first.”
bang-!
A burst of drinking erupted.
Two gales began to cross the mountain range at high speed.
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Hwaaeak, chak-!
Hubert jumped off the tree branch and stepped on the ground, followed by Russell who landed next to Hubert.
chuck.
It was bound to be like that because the shoes were covered in dust and grime.
‘We broke through the Kalyan Mountains in just four days and a few hours… … .’
In fact, with the exception of minimal breaks and meals, almost all of the time was devoted to moving.
Although I arrived at the meeting place in such a hurry…
“It looks like Earl Kimbley hasn’t arrived yet.”
Russell’s eyesight tightened as he heard Hubert use his pocket watch to check the time.
‘Hawkeye.’
I took advantage of a place with less trees to check out the end of the Kiyel Mountains.
‘That’s the castle wall of rumors.’
Was it built to prevent monsters from the mountain range from crossing over, and was in fact a second barrier protecting Kiel’s border?
When I roughly guessed the distance, the distance from the castle walls to here was about three to four hours.
If it is true that Earl Kimblee passed the castle walls at the scheduled time… … .
“We’ll arrive in about an hour at most.”
“For now, let’s rest until then, but we must not neglect our guard.”
What’s the problem with ordinary monsters coming out of the mountains? I don’t know what will happen.
“yes. execution.”
After finishing speaking, Russell opened the flame door, the passage to the spirit world.
Grumbling-.
Along with that, Pepper, smaller than before, appeared.
At first, it only walked around in a gigantic form, but it seems that it somehow acquired miniaturization technology.
Kyaung-.
Hubert looked curiously at the sight of Pepper sitting on Russell’s hair as a nest and licking his paw with his tongue.
“I heard you evolved into a mid-level spirit, but… … .”
Two pairs of wings, a sleeker appearance, and even the power contained within.
The ‘mystery’ of the mutated intermediate spirit was enough to stimulate the wizard’s desire to explore.
“When we return to our home country, we will give you time to leisurely observe.”
After responding like that, Russell called Pepper.
“Pepper.”
Purr.
Pepper, who understood the meaning even without starting to speak, quickly flew into the air.
Immediately after, it circled the sky in a position that had become as small as a dot.
“If someone approaches nearby, Pepper will send a signal… … .”
-Krrrrrrrr!
At that moment, Pepper sent out a sharp wave of thought.
A beat later, Russell and Hubert, who sensed something, jumped up from their seats.
“This!”
As I quickly raised my hearing, I could hear the sounds of horses’ hooves and carriage wheels running down the mountain path.
It seemed like there was still quite a distance away, so the sound came out quietly.
And what follows at high speed is-!!
-Kyaaruk!
Chasers covered in black robes!
“execution!”
“You crazy bastards!”
When I relayed the information I received from Pepper, Hubert shouted in awe.
“It’s not even a border, we’ve only just left the walls, so you’re already starting to do this?”
No matter how crazy they are with their lust for power, they are insane.
This was an action that was tantamount to a direct denial of the authority of the Kiel royal family.
‘Even if he decided to borrow the power of the empire, he has gone beyond the limits and is truly an uncivilized bastard.’
However, now was not the time to criticize the absurd actions of the enemies.
Before that, the priority was to save the count and his party from the hands of their pursuers.
“Let’s go.”
Heading in the direction where the commotion occurred, the two men’s bodies were immediately crushed.
Pabababat-!
wizard who swallowed a dragon
