Episode 144
EPISODE.72
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A soft mattress and a pillow of just the right height for your neck. And even a warm blanket.
“Hmm… … .”
I opened my eyes in a comfortable bed and groaned.
As I lay down and looked outside, I saw the morning sunlight streaming in through a gap under the curtain.
It was definitely morning when I fell asleep… … .
‘I guess I slept almost the whole day.’
Is it because I have been using up my mental energy for the past few days without being able to sleep properly?
Although the headache has gone, it is also true that for some reason I don’t want to get out of bed.
Nevertheless, Russell stood up.
I got up, shaking off the laziness rising deep inside my heart.
He poured water on a teapot placed in one corner of his room and made coffee.
My brother Hubert said it was a special coffee produced in the westernmost region of the continent.
Squeak-.
When I put it in a cup, a rich scent like dark chocolate spread everywhere.
I turned my body as I felt the aroma of various fruits along with the acidity pass by my tongue.
Holding a coffee cup in one hand, I glanced at the thick wad of paper occupying part of the desk.
‘hmm… … .’
Stacks of paper piled so thick that they reach two and a half spans in height.
Theories and formulas, the essence of magic, were written all over the paper.
Now all that’s left is to analyze, understand, and learn from them. The minimum level was 6 circles, and even all of them were originality magic from top level wizards.
This means that it is not something that will end with just two months of hardship.
‘At least if I take my time, I’ll be able to get a clue.’
It took a full day and a half just to transcribe it… … .
‘uh?’
Russell’s thoughts went no further. He spent a day and a half just transcribing it.
‘And if only I slept one more day.’
three days.
Today was the day I promised to go into the royal palace with Daria.
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After getting ready to go out.
Russell, who was about to enter the Magic Tower, was able to meet a welcoming face at the entrance on the first floor.
“execution.”
It was Hubert.
At Russell’s call, Hubert, who had been muttering something with a haggard expression, turned his head.
I spotted him and rubbed my eyes.
“Oh, did you go to work? Priests.”
It looks like it hasn’t been washed properly, and the robe hasn’t been changed in several days.
‘For some reason, I heard you haven’t come home for a few days.’
It looks like he ate and slept at the magic tower for several days.
Russell asked when he noticed the sandwich in his hand.
“Are you on your way to pick up a meal?”
“It’s because the research didn’t go well. “For now, I have no choice but to fill my meal with something simple like this.”
In the end, it was said that the research would continue even by reducing the time spent eating. Russell laughed bitterly at his appearance, which was not much different from other wizards.
“Then the priest also plans to head straight to the lab?”
“no. I plan to visit Master. “I have a prior engagement with Master today.”
“Right… … .”
We couldn’t just stand at the entrance forever talking and take up any more time from Hubert, who was engrossed in research.
Therefore, the two brothers-in-law started walking while talking.
After a casual yet routine conversation, we climb onto the floating seat.
Hubert went back to his lab, and Russell went to the top floor.
Ugh, ding-.
First, the floating stone stops on the floor where Hubert’s laboratory is located.
“Well, I’ll see you back at home. execution.”
“I understand. “Once the research is a little more resolved, we can have dinner together.”
Then, the floating stone carrying Russell, who was left alone, soared to the top floor of the tower.
Wooooow, ding-.
“Master.”
“Come in.”
As I pretended to be welcome, a voice came from inside.
The door opened and Daria Snowwhite appeared. Enjoying sweets, cocoa and cookies as usual.
Wasak, wasak.
She made eye contact with Russell and said, counting the days.
“It’s been exactly three days.”
If you have worked too hard, the human mind wants to rest for a day or two more.
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I said at least three days later, so it didn’t have to be today. Nevertheless, it came like a knife in just three days.
“Did you rest properly?”
Russell nodded towards his teacher who asked worriedly.
“of course. “Master.”
To be exact, I only slept and rested all day for one day out of three, but there was almost no fatigue left.
“Hmm.”
Daria looked meaningfully at Russell’s answer for a while, then shrugged her shoulders.
“If you think so yourself, youngest, it won’t matter.”
He stood up, throwing the piece of cookie he was holding into his mouth.
“Isn’t there a saying in the East that you should remove an ox’s horn as quickly as possible?”
He put on a cloak-like robe and giggled at Russell as if asking him to follow him.
“I don’t have anything else to do, so let’s go right now.”
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Contrary to what was first said, the direction Daria headed after leaving the tower was towards the outskirts of the royal capital.
‘You definitely said you were going to the royal palace… … .’
Russell, who felt puzzled by the action, asked.
“If you want to head to Vigo, don’t you have to go inside the royal palace first?”
“Yes?”
Daria tilted her head in response to Russell’s question, then clapped her hands as if she had missed it.
“Oh. this. I’m sorry. I’m the youngest. “It was late for me to explain.”
He chuckled and snapped his fingers, as if his mistake was very amusing.
Wow-.
The wind around me subsides. To be precise, the wind is not flowing in here.
‘Blocking sound using magical power.’
This way, even if you have a conversation, people in the royal capital walking down the street will not be able to overhear what you say.
When preparations were completed, Daria continued.
“Maknae, if the place you went last time was the 3rd treasure trove, the place you are going this time is the 1st treasure trove.”
Now that I think about it, it seemed like I vaguely heard an explanation that it was the third treasure trove.
‘This time, the first treasure house.’
“Is there any difference between the two treasure troves?”
In addition to the location and the type of treasure stored, the more great items there are in front of it, the more amazing items are stored.
I asked with some expectation, but Daria shook her head.
“Only the types of items stored are different, but the quality of the items is generally the same.”
According to her explanation, most of the things in the first treasure house were accessories such as necklaces, rings, and earrings.
“In contrast, the items stored in Treasure House 2 contain weapons such as swords and spears, and items to wear such as armor and robes.”
There was even an explanation that the third treasure room I visited last time contained miscellaneous items that did not belong to any of them.
‘It’s a trinket… … .’
Following Daria’s explanation, Russell glanced at his chest and fingers.
He, too, had a few accessories of a fairly decent standard.
‘Even the brooch I received from Hecate and the Cloudy ring.’
The Cloudy Ring, which increases the speed and power of lightning magic by summoning clouds, was one of Russell’s favorite artifacts in many ways.
Moreover, the brooch received from Hecate had been used in the beastman test that had been conducted with Muyaho the previous day.
‘Although they were placed in subspace, the two golden masks should also be considered accessories, right?’
If you think about it that way, you have a total of four accessories.
‘If we add accessories here… … .’
The best thing was to obtain dragon-related items. However, if this is not the case, it must also be assumed.
Russell made a mental list of accessories he could use.
‘I have nine fingers left, so I can wear more rings…’
You may also be able to add types of accessories you don’t already have, such as necklaces or earrings.
‘I’ll have to make a decision once I’m inside.’
While they were thinking that, the two people’s footsteps had already left the royal road.
“You’ve arrived.”
About thirty minutes after that.
Daria’s steps finally stopped at a lake on the west side, not far from the royal capital.
A lake whose size is comparable to that of a decent village.
Is it because of that? I heard that people west of the capital often use this water for drinking.
“Are you talking about here?”
The important thing was that I couldn’t see anything other than the lake. Even when I turned my head here and there, all I could see was a wide field.
“of course.”
Daria giggled at Russell’s reaction. She then projected her dark magic towards the earth with her tiptoes.
Hwaaaaaaa!
As the magical power spreads out, it begins to draw a circle surrounding the entire lake, and wow!
At the same time, a huge magic circle covering the entire lake begins to appear.
‘Created by weaving dozens or hundreds of magic circles into one… … Is it some kind of cryptographic magic circle?’
If the order of decryption is even slightly wrong, a trap is set in which hundreds of lightning bolts rain down.
Daria seemed to be used to it and proceeded to unlock the codes one by one.
Swoosh, swoosh-.
Every time I move my fingertips, magical energy swirls. Then, the small magic circles disappeared one by one.
Along with that, the huge magic circle also gradually decreased in size.
“Maybe it’s because it’s been a while since I did this, so it took a little longer.”
With those words, the moment all magic is lifted.
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The ripples that started in the center of the lake spread out in a circle.
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Finally, just after the third wave reached the outer edge of the lake. It happened.
Kwagwagwagwa-!
The calm lake began to rumble violently.
Then, some of the water was pushed back, revealing a staircase leading down.
In addition, the mud on the floor in contact with the stairs split backwards to the left and right, creating an entrance.
‘I guess this was the reason why several complex magic circles were used as passwords.’
It was equipped with not one, but several defense facilities.
When I went inside and checked, the atmosphere was also quite different from the Third Treasure Depository.
Unlike Treasure Vault 3, which was dark enough to require the use of light magic, the ceiling of Treasure Vault 1 was studded with the same types of luminous stones as those seen in Underworld.
Besides, there wasn’t a lot of gold coins or anything like that piled up.
Display racks lined up like a chessboard.
There were all kinds of accessories lying on it.
“Youngest, you know this well, but I’ll warn you again about your anger.”
Daria warned Russell as he glanced over the accessories.
“I came here today not to play the role of a teacher, but as a supervisor. “There is only one item that can be taken out, just like on the 6th basement level of the museum.”
There is no need for advice to choose carefully.
Because I wasn’t so young and immature that I didn’t even know that much.
“yes. “Master.”
After answering my teacher, the moment I took a few steps between the display shelves!
“-?!”
My heart sank. Her head naturally lowered down.
The Cloudy Ring was crackling and flowing with electricity.
Pajik-.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
