Episode 90
EPISODE.45
Five days since then.
Next to Russell, who was sitting upright on the bed, were the protein powder and shaker that Vermilion had left behind.
Of course, it was new and had not been touched yet.
It has to be that way.
Since I couldn’t move my body for a long time, I needed to replenish my strength, but now wasn’t the time.
Now was the time to do my best to care for the broken body, not the muscles.
Was it because of that?
Thanks to his efforts to sleep less at night, Russell’s body improved incomparably compared to five days ago.
Overlord and Wizard Body.
These two types of magic were more efficient when used consciously than when used unconsciously.
Ugh-.
Feeling the magic spreading throughout his body, Russell summarized the stories he had heard over the past five days.
What happened during the 10 days that I was unconscious.
Daria and Vermilion, Hubert and Spiegelmann. This was all news that people who came to visit the hospital asked about.
The first thing that came to mind was the content related to the kingdom, the empire, and the international situation surrounding Kiel.
‘Do you say that the damage suffered by the empire due to this incident is extreme?’
As they rushed in to devour Kiel, they lost one of their main forces, the Sword Master.
Moreover, even after making such a sacrifice, they were unable to devour Kiel.
‘I guess this is like a dog chasing a chicken looking at the roof, right?’
A local proverb that I had always read in a book suddenly popped into my head.
‘With this, we will need to clearly determine the route in Kiel.’
Since its status as a neutral country was almost over, it would rely more on Endymion in the future.
The alliance with Kiel, which had abundant magic stone production and reserves, was something that Endymion would also welcome.
‘The problem is the empire’s response.’
If the Empire decides to move here, the flame inside Kiel will turn into a fire and spread to the outside.
‘If that happens, all-out war.’
Although it is precarious, the peace that has been maintained for about ten years will be broken.
However, if Daria said so, the possibility of things happening like that did not seem very high.
‘He said that since he lost his sword master, he would slow down.’
In fact, there was also intelligence that they were gradually withdrawing their hands from the affairs of the Kingdom of Kiyel.
‘There won’t be a war anytime soon.’
Of course, it is not an empire that will just watch as the hegemony of the continent is gradually transferred to Endymion.
If you look only at the immediate results, it is the same as Endymion’s great victory.
It is said that the royal family was of the opinion that a large banquet should be held to celebrate this.
It was a large banquet attended by not only the kingdom’s leading figures, but also the princess and count of Kiel who were currently staying in the country.
‘If a banquet is really held, the main character will definitely be you.’
Russell smiled bitterly, remembering what Daria had added with a pleasant smile.
It’s clear that it will be an embarrassing event, but that doesn’t mean I can’t refuse the invitation.
‘Ugh.’
Russell shook his head, already feeling his face getting hot.
For once, I brought up a heavy topic with new thoughts.
This was a worry that had been bothering Russell for the past few days.
‘It wasn’t just the Empire that killed my father-.’
Words spoken by McRae Hughes during a close match.
At the time, I thought it was an over-the-top provocation, but looking back, I think it was a statement that needed to be pointed out at least once.
‘An entity other than the Empire.’
The first thing that came to mind was the presence of cultists. In fact, one of the cult members even mentioned his father’s death.
But soon, Russell shook his head.
‘I don’t think it’s just that.’
If only cult members are involved, the level is low enough to be used as a provocateur.
Considering the way he speaks and his tone, etc.
‘There is an evil beast in the kingdom that killed my father… … .’
My strength went into my arms and hands without even realizing it.
Inside my closed fist, I feel my fingernails pressing against my palm.
I couldn’t ignore the possibility that it was a battlefield to provoke me.
‘But.’
There will be no harm in remembering it.
If you keep talking about your father’s death, the beast will always react.
If the reaction was a knife stabbing from within the kingdom rather than from outside.
‘If you don’t want to be caught off guard, you must always be alert.’
When that moment comes, what you can trust most will be your own abilities, not the help of others.
Russell thought so and opened his inventory.
Rattling-.
The rewards received for completing this mission were laid out on the blanket.
I had been putting it off to recover and care for the wounded inside and out, but now the time had come.
It was time to absorb the magic power contained within the magic stone.
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Wagjag-.
Put a few magic stones in your mouth and chew them while closing your eyes.
I gathered my consciousness, deposited it inside myself, and began watching.
Hwaak-.
I could clearly feel the presence of the magic stone flowing into my body.
Even the pure magic that resides within it.
Uuuuuung-.
As if in response, the five circles began rotating in unison.
By flowing an appropriate amount of magical power, it enveloped the magic stone and at the same time began to melt it.
Slurp-.
The magic power that dissolves like a skein of thread begins to mix with Russell’s own magic power.
In another branch, the flowing magic power went towards the mind.
At the same time, a human shadow appeared clearly in Russell’s thoughts.
‘McRye Hughes.’
It was McRae Hughes, the arch-enemy drawn using his memory and concentration.
Of all the enemies Russell had faced so far, he was the most powerful and difficult enemy.
Even though it’s just an imaginary thing, if you fight mock battles without a break, it will be a great help in improving your skills as a ‘War Mage’.
‘come-.’
The moment when the spirit of improvement and struggle is consumed and fighting spirit pours out!
In his thoughts, McRae Hughes rushed towards Russell.
bang!
Blue magic spread like a haze over Russell’s shoulders, who were sitting upright.
Whoa!
* * *
Tap, tap, tap-.
The sound of shoes echoing along the corridors of the ward.
Every time, several people made a fuss and got out of the way.
It has to be that way.
Light blue hair and a blue uniform that clearly belongs to the Spear Tower.
The round glasses that gave off an intellectual aura and the narrow eyes behind them were the symbol of any celebrity.
Although it is now a little overshadowed by the fame of the person named ‘Russell Raymond’, it is still a brilliantly shining crystal of talent.
“Right? “That’s him, right?”
“Hey, by the way, who is that person?”
“No, you don’t know that person? “This is Alan Page, Master of the Spear Tower’s disciple.”
Alan Page.
Those who recognized him too late took a step back.
“oh my god-!”
“what should I do!”
Alan gave a light greeting to several nurses who were blushing and hurried on.
It was only last night that I returned from a mission.
Even though there were no injuries, it was clear why he went out of his way to come here with a fruit basket.
‘Lord Russell.’
Because I heard that Russell was hospitalized. It’s not just Russell’s hospitalization.
Amazing news was waiting for him when he returned to the capital after a few days.
‘Niccolò defeated the Empire’s sword master, McRae Hughes, and it was Lord Russell who made a remarkable contribution in the process… … .’
If it weren’t for his teacher who delivered the news, he wouldn’t have believed it easily.
Stand tall.
Eventually, he stopped in front of Russell’s hospital room and stopped moving before knocking.
The flow of magical energy felt inside the hospital room was unusual.
‘This… … .’
Druk-.
As he quietly opened the door, wondering if anything would happen, a huge flow of magical power greeted him.
Hwaak-.
A flow of magical energy so massive and arrogant that it covers the entire private room.
The magic power moving along the flow emits a twinkling light as if it were a group of stars.
The first thing that came to mind for Alan in that flow was the Milky Way.
This is because the twinkling and curved appearance reminded me of a circular galaxy.
At the center of that magical galaxy, Russell was sitting in his seated position.
‘Lord Russell, you are… … .’
I heard that it was only recently that he fainted and woke up at the end of a grueling mission.
My body probably wasn’t fully healed yet.
Nevertheless, it looks like he is accelerating his training.
When they first met, the gap between them had widened considerably.
However, every time they met several times, Russell narrowed the gap at a frightening speed.
Just when I thought I had taken one step away, I found myself taking two steps behind me.
‘They said he blew off the Sword Master’s left arm.’
There might not have been a need to come visit the hospital.
Feeling that the time for conclusion was slowly approaching, Alan quietly closed the door to the hospital room.
Click-.
Alan’s face as he places a piece of paper with his name written on it and turns around…
“… … .”
-Was it an illusion that it looked like it was on fire?
* * *
Russell and Allen were not the only ones to experience a change of heart due to this incident.
“Are you okay? execution.”
Russell asked Hubert, who came to visit.
The overall face is dark, with sunken under eyes and a face that looks full of fatigue.
It was so bad that Russell, who was hospitalized, asked about his well-being.
It was as if the patient and the visitor had changed.
Hubert shook his head in response to Russell’s question.
“I’m fine. “No need to worry.”
The voice that said that didn’t seem very lively either.
‘After all, wasn’t it possible to let go of all the mental demons with just a few words?’
Russell sighed inwardly, and Hubert asked.
“Rather… … “What about priests?”
“It’s a lot better than when I first started. “I think I’ll be able to be discharged from the hospital in about a month.”
It was a sound that would have made a medical officer, who had been shouting for two or three months of hospitalization and recovery, jump when he heard it.
‘That’s what the medical officer thought.’
“is it. It’s been a month… … .”
He was mulling over Russell’s words as if he were talking to himself, then slowly got up from his seat and said.
“Well, I guess I’ll come visit you often until then.”
.
.
Just as he said.
Hubert visited Russell at least once every two or three days.
Of course, each time, the fatigue that covered my face became more intense.
The problem occurred a little over two weeks ago.
‘hmm… … .’
Today is the fifth day that Hubert has not visited his hospital room. Russell fell asleep without realizing it.
I was worried as my face full of blood came to mind.
Just in case, I asked Vermilion and Daria, who had come to visit, about Hubert’s current condition.
However, Vermillion just shrugged his shoulders. She didn’t seem to know the details.
‘Master, it seemed like you knew something.’
He just makes a meaningful expression and doesn’t tell the story at all.
‘He resigned from his position as a professor at the Academy, and has been staying at his residence for several days now… … .’
I decided to visit the mansion as soon as I was discharged from the hospital, and each day passed like that.
One month since then.
Russell was finally given permission to be discharged from the hospital.
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