Episode 89
EPISODE.45
It was about ten days later that Russell regained consciousness.
“Hmm… … .”
Russell, who regained consciousness with a sigh, slowly opened his eyes.
The first thing I saw was a white ceiling, an unfamiliar ceiling I had never seen before.
‘What happened?’
The feel of the bedding along my skin and back was also unfamiliar, as if it did not belong to me.
Was it opened for ventilation?
A fresh breeze comes in through the just-open window. The white curtains fluttered in the wind.
Soft bed, curtains and bedding of the same color.
Through them, Russell was able to guess where this place was.
‘Royal Medical Corps.’
Among the medical units located throughout the kingdom, the only one with facilities like this is the ‘Royal Capital Medical Unit’.
Because there was only one place.
Russell closed his eyes again, lost in thought.
I thought about why I woke up in such an unfamiliar place.
Along with that, the blood clot that happened not long ago begins to come to mind.
A mission we went on with Hubert.
The Kiyel Kingdom and the mountains, and-.
‘Sword Master.’
Is it because the water has started to open up?
Memories of that time came flooding back to me like a flood.
The blurry memories regained their color like vivid watercolors.
The battle with the Sword Master, McRae Hughes, what happened during it, and even the outcome.
‘If Nicolo didn’t arrive on time-.’
Obviously, he would have been the one to bury the bones there.
‘That’s superhuman.’
It was a battle fought with all the means at hand, and even with the power of words, although it was a one-off battle.
Nevertheless, the result was defeat.
Russell’s body trembled slightly.
Once again, I could clearly feel the gap between myself and those who were called masters.
‘According to public opinion, his rank as a sword master is not that high.’
If you exclude the power of the magic sword, which can be said to be the magician’s natural enemy, it is in the lower to mid tier.
‘There is a high probability that defeating Niccolo was due to the power of the magic sword.’
If it wasn’t him but a higher-ranking sword master…
No, if there had been no power of words before then-.
‘Ugh.’
Russell sighed involuntarily at the worst outcome that he didn’t even need to think about.
It was only for a moment that Russell raised the corners of his mouth.
‘… … ‘I can reach it.’
That’s what I was thinking.
Master, otherwise called superman. It was at such a high level that I wasn’t even allowed to look at it before returning.
But it was different now. Although it was still far away, it felt like it was within sufficient visual range.
In fact, ‘McLye Hughes’ also recognized Russell.
Even putting aside the blow he inflicted with the power of words, the evidence was that at some point he called himself a ‘wizard’ rather than ‘a bastard.’
This was like proof that Russell’s path so far had not been in vain.
The path to acquiring power may have been accidental, but…
‘At least I am the one who wields that power.’
The corner of my mouth twitched.
Rather-.
‘-How long have you been passed out?’
For some reason, my body was creaky and achy, but it didn’t seem like I had fainted for a day or two.
With that thought in mind, Russell slowly moved his magic power.
As if oiling a cogwheel, he gently rotated the circle, sending magical energy flowing throughout his body.
‘Not only the outside of the body, but also the inside is not normal.’
Does it at least tell us about the fierce fight that day?
Not only the Circle but also various parts of Mana Road were torn and twisted as if they were in tatters.
These are probably included in the internal injuries that Auror practitioners talk about.
The good news is that there was an energy to embrace the wounded inside and out.
‘Are they Overlord and Wizard Body?’
The magic used to train the mana rod and change the constitution was now helping the body recover.
This is something that cannot happen with ordinary training methods.
‘Ancient magic is, indeed, ancient magic.’
If I borrowed the power of these two magics, I would be able to get out of bed faster than others.
Perhaps the fast regenerative power I experienced the day before might also have originated from these two powers.
‘then… … .’
Russell continued his next thought, adding magical power to the two magic powers. While reminiscing about the fight with McRae Hughes, a thought suddenly occurred to me.
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‘That voice at that time… … .’
『How dare you try to threaten the Dragon Emperor with an object made from dragon bones?』
『It doesn’t make sense.』
The voice clearly referred to himself as the Dragon Emperor.
‘The Dragon Emperor, and the Dragon God King…’ … .’
These are words with different syllables and pronunciations.
However, if these two words are translated into ancient language, the same letters are completed.
Dracos Lotos.
(Δράκος Λόρδος).
If we translate this back into modern language –
‘Dragon Lord.’
Dragons were, in name and reality, the best creatures on earth.
A long-old dragon, not even a master-level person could dare to face it.
To be the owner of such a dragon.
It is a word that is so arrogant and high-class that you can’t even imagine it.
Just thinking about the characters in the ancient language was enough to make me lose my mind for a moment.
‘Is there a reason why they called me Dragon Emperor?’
As Russell drooled, he remembered the following words:
『Find the dragons that are still alive and breathing in this land. Their presence will connect you and me.』
‘It is a dragon that is still alive and breathing in this land… … .’
The last time a dragon was seen was hundreds of years ago.
There was even an opinion in academia that dragons may have become extinct.
But to find a dragon that is still alive.
‘Should I at least look for information about dragon sightings?’
Of course, I didn’t think that I would be able to find the dragon just because there were sightings.
‘There’s no way the dragon that was seen at that time could still be in that place.’
If you were to ask me to find a needle in a sandy beach, it would be easier than this. But there was no other way.
‘First of all, I have no choice but to search through records in libraries and ancient documents.’
If necessary, you can ask Elder Spiegelman to view the records of the Imperial Tower.
It was then.
Grumble-.
The door opened and someone entered the hospital room.
“Oh, you’re awake! “Lord Russell!”
An old face and various medical tools in his hands. And a pure white gown.
Although we had never seen each other before, it was not difficult to figure out his identity.
He was a medical officer in the medical corps.
.
.
The medical officer who was carefully checking Russell’s condition asked, instead of recording the chart.
“Is there anything uncomfortable about you?”
In response to that question, Russell shrugged his shoulders as he glanced at his body wrapped in bandages.
“It’s a little throbbing and sore, but it’s bearable.”
“her-.”
At those words, the medical officer fired a shot.
“It’s just throbbing and sore. What a great recovery. “I thought it would take another ten days just to regain consciousness.”
“hmm.”
Russell fell silent at the old medical officer’s words. Probably thanks to the power of the Overlord and Wizard Body.
Even while he was unconscious, he seemed to be helping his body recover little by little.
The leg bone, which was completely broken and twisted, has long since returned to its original position.
It was still difficult to walk on my own, but it seemed possible if I used a splint.
Considering the severity of the injury, the speed of recovery is incredible even if potions were poured into it.
“Still, just in case, it would be better to take a rest for now.”
It may be a little uncomfortable, but it would be good if you refrain from moving your body as much as possible.
If it’s okay, it would be nice to stay in the hospital for two or three more months and observe the progress.
After that, the medical officer’s nagging, which wasn’t just nagging, continued for a while.
“… … hmm.”
For a while, I listened to the medical officer with an uneasy expression. A commotion was heard outside.
A group of figures were approaching this place at a fast pace.
Immediately, drool!
Jump up!
The door to the hospital room opened.
Beyond that, the looming owners appeared.
The three people are led by Daria Snowwhite, a noble lady whose appearance is reminiscent of pure white flame.
It was the appearance of teachers and executioners.
.
.
No matter how experienced the medical officer was, was Daria’s presence a burden?
He, who was giving precautions like a general speech, quietly left the place.
Naturally, only the teacher and his brother-in-law were left in the hospital room.
What followed immediately afterward was Daria’s baptism of worry as much as that of the medical officer.
Are you okay? How is your body?
After pouring out questions with a worried look on her face for a while, she suddenly moved her arms.
Slurp.
I hugged Russell’s body as gently as possible so as not to press on his injured body.
“I’m so glad you came back safely. I’m the youngest. “I almost lost two students at once.”
“Master… … .”
Russell himself knew better than anyone else that her love for her students was unusual.
The emotional distress must have been unusual.
As if to reassure her, Russell patted his teacher on the back.
A little later, Hubert opened his mouth.
“Of course, if I had stayed there, the priest wouldn’t have ended up like this. “I’m sorry, priest.”
Although it was the best choice, it is inevitable that regret will remain.
Russell’s face hardened at Hubert’s self-blame.
“execution.”
“… … ?”
“The decision I made at the time was the best I could have made under the circumstances. Not only that, but it is also an opinion that I presented and agreed with.”
If we hadn’t done that, it wouldn’t have been surprising if everyone had been wiped out.
“No matter what my brother-in-law thought, I would have decided to stay. so-.”
Russell, who was speechless, added with a humble expression.
“You can stop blaming yourself.”
“hmm.”
Hubert sighed briefly.
Of course, the human mind was not that simple.
I wouldn’t be able to let go of all my self-blame with just one word.
However, Russell hoped that this incident would not cause him any psychological distress.
That was also the reason why I added words.
“however-.”
As if to change the topic, Russell opened his mouth and trailed off.
Something strange caught my eye.
“What are you holding? execution?”
Vermilion Ulsen, who was standing next to Hubert, was holding a unique object in both his hands.
One was a barrel as big as the head of an adult man, and the other was-.
‘Is it a c*cktail shaker?’
I’m sure you don’t plan on drinking in the hospital room. I don’t know what it’s used for, but it’s definitely a gift for a sick visit.
“Oh, you mean this?”
Vermillion grinned as he met the eyes of Russell, who was trembling unconsciously and feeling anxious.
It’s as big as its size.
He said with a smile that showed off his incongruously neat teeth.
“It’s nothing special, it’s just a shaker for mixing protein and water in an easy-to-consume powder form.”
“yes?”
“In order to build muscle, it is better to consume protein regularly.”
“… … .”
We’ve come this far to talk about muscle and protein. I was completely speechless.
“If I stay in the hospital for a long time, I won’t be able to exercise properly, and I’ll have to make up for the lost muscles after I’m discharged.”
A completely unexpected answer.
Russell and the other two people looked dumbfounded.
I appreciate your concern, but it’s not like this.
‘Why is someone like this a wizard rather than a knight or swordsman?’
Vermilion Ulsen.
This man was as genuine as his magic when it came to his muscles.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
