Episode 145
EPISODE.73
‘Why is this… … ?’
So far, there has only been one moment when Cloudy Ring emits electricity. When summoning clouds in response to Russell’s magic.
But why?
This current situation was a little different from usual. Even though he didn’t use his magic power, Cloudy Ring was emitting electricity.
As if it was reacting to something.
‘no way?’
A hypothesis slowly arose in Russell’s mind.
Daria, who was watching the scene, said.
“Anyway, here, youngest. “It appears that the artifact that matches the ring you have is stored there.”
I didn’t specifically ask about the source of the Cloudy ring, but it looks quite interesting. Seeing that, Russell muttered along with Daria’s words.
“Paired artifacts… … .”
Most artifacts that exist in the world generally function as complete products.
However, unlike such artifacts, objects that only show their true power when several objects are paired also existed under the name of artifacts.
‘… … ‘Golden Mask.’
Russell’s golden mask is also of that type.
Each mask has a special power that assists brain power.
Moreover, when the two come together, they are even more effective than when they are used alone.
But I never would have guessed that Cloudy Ring was also that type of artifact.
‘No, isn’t this a completely unlikely story?’
If you think about it, most missions, rewards, or artifacts related to dragons were in this format.
‘Of course, it’s a bit ambiguous to consider the horn an artifact… … .’
As several horns were collected, the power immediately after being accepted also increased explosively.
The Golden Mask was no exception.
Pajik-.
Bright blue electricity continued to flow between my fingers. Soon the electric shock was concentrated in one place.
The lightning, which changed into an arrowhead or needle-like shape, pointed in a certain direction.
Pajik, Pajik-.
It looks as if it were a compass.
Russell, who seemed to be mesmerized by the sight of such an electric shock, stopped in front of a certain jewel.
It is a gem with a beautiful pattern reminiscent of opal.
However, if there is a difference from ordinary opal… … .
‘Monoton achromatic color.’
-Unlike regular opal, which boasts a variety of colors, it is only a mixture of white and light gray.
That’s not the only thing that’s heterogeneous.
‘No, can this be called a gem?’
Although it was shaped like an oval-shaped, oval brilliant cut gem, it was difficult to call it a complete gem.
Rather, it should be said that the fog or part of the cloud was fixed in this form.
Looking at Russell who looked puzzled, Daria opened her mouth.
“It is the jade of clouds.”
“Cloud jade?”
“okay. “It is a gem as special as its foreign appearance.”
According to Daria’s explanation, the jewel in front of you is an object that cannot be properly determined not only what abilities it has, but also what material it is made of.
Nevertheless, there is only one reason why this jewel was kept in the royal treasury.
“The object called Cloud Jade, or Cloud Jade for short, can control the weather.”
“?!”
Even for wizards who collapsed mountains, exploded volcanoes, and turned the earth upside down, controlling the weather was no easy task.
That’s right, Weather Control.
Climate manipulation magic represented by Blizzard and Typhoon was all included in magic of the 7th circle or higher.
It is a level that even a 5th or 6th circle mage who is considered to be quite capable in each country and is treated as a weapon of war would not dare to dare.
In fact, even across Endymion and the Empire, the number of people who could use climate manipulation magic was less than ten.
“Of course, just because you have cloud jade doesn’t mean you can easily control the weather.”
Although he could use the power of the artifact to perform magic at the level of the 7th circle, the power of the cloud jade did not support the consumption of magical power or mental power.
After explaining that, Daria shrugged her shoulders and giggled.
“I never thought that cloud jade would be an item that matches your ring, my youngest.”
After Daria’s explanation, Russell looked down at the cloud jade and was deep in thought.
According to the explanation, cloud jade was something close to a double-edged sword.
Depending on how you use it, it can show overwhelming power, but on the other hand, you may collapse from exhaustion.
Besides, Russell already knew one more magic of that kind.
‘Brahmastra.’
This magic, which had the power of the 9th circle and higher, also had similar characteristics to cloud jade.
‘I can imitate it similarly, but not only does it consume magical power, but the preparation time is also too long… … .’
In such a situation, I wondered if choosing Cloud Jade was really the right choice.
As it is paired with Cloudy Ring, the possibility that the control difficulty will decrease cannot be ignored.
‘But I can’t be sure.’
On the contrary, I didn’t know that the difficulty of control would also increase along with the power.
Russell said after much deliberation that he had come to a conclusion.
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“Okay then, I’ll take this.”
“I thought there was a good chance that would be the case since I happen to have matching items… … .”
Daria, who spoke with a faint tone, warned Russell.
“Once you choose something and take it out, you can’t get it back.”
“I know.”
Despite her warning, Russell knew that his choice would not change.
“Can I ask why?”
Of course, – Russell added, nodding his head.
“Not only can I not be certain that I will be able to enter the royal treasury again at any time… … “Even if I had the opportunity, I can’t guarantee that the treasure trove I visit that time will be the same as this one.”
Since it is a choice that can vary depending on each individual’s inclination, it cannot be said to be a definite opinion.
However, Russell did not choose Cloud Jade simply because he was blinded by its ‘strong power’ or the fact that it ‘matches’.
Daria giggled and nodded.
“Then, as an overseer authorized by His Majesty, I make this declaration. “From today, Cloud Jade is yours, the youngest.”
Now that we have made an official declaration, there will be no need to hesitate any longer.
Russell thought so and stretched out his hand toward the cloud jade.
I stretched out and thought.
‘But how should I use this?’
In general, if there is a relationship between a ring and a jewel, there must be a groove into which the jewel can be inserted.
‘There are no such grooves in the Cloudy ring at all.’
The size of the cloud jade was too large for that.
So, do I have to hold the cloud jade in my hand every time I use it?
Of course, all these worries soon became pointless.
The moment the fingertip wearing the ring touches the cloud jade, wow!
Fog.
Or, the cloud jade that turned into something like smoke flowed into the ring. Along with that, the appearance of the ring changed.
Paaaa-.
On the smooth blue surface, a pattern appeared that resembled flowing clouds.
A notification came to mind.
[You have obtained a cloud dragon wing fragment.]
[The cloud dragon is a dragon that controls the climate and clouds and is a mutant thunder dragon that is born with a very rare probability.]
‘─What?’
Russell, who was hearing the alarm, was excited.
It wasn’t just because it was my first time hearing the name cloud dragon.
‘A mutation of a thunder dragon?’
There were several reasons why wizards treated the lightning attribute as a derivative magic of the fire attribute.
One of them is that the mutant entity of Fire Dragon is Thunder Dragon.
As can be seen from the fact that it is a mutation, individuals called thunderdragons are extremely rare.
But the thunder dragon’s mutation!
If we were to calculate the possibility in terms of probability, it would be safe to say that it was at a level that would infinitely converge to 0.
Even throughout the history of the continent, a cloud dragon was born once, and even if a miracle occurred, it would have happened twice.
Considering the ridiculous odds, I also understood why this was my first time hearing the name Cloud Serpent.
‘It has never been discovered, so it is not recorded in history.’
A fragment of a cloud serpent’s wing.
The alarm wasn’t over yet.
[The true abilities of Cloudy Ring are revealed.]
A notification window pops up.
Cloudy Ling’s abilities, awakened through Cloud Jade, flowed into Russell’s head.
The same feeling as when I first got the Cloudy Ring or the Golden Masks.
Inside, the corners of Russell’s eyes fluttered.
‘This-.’
Although I haven’t used it myself, the Cloudy Ring’s abilities were better than expected.
‘It’s not just about controlling the weather or bringing in clouds to strike with electricity… … ?’
At that time, there was a voice that awakened his spirit.
“It seemed like it was a paired object, so it had a structure where one side was absorbed by the other.”
Daria came closer and was looking at the ring on Russell’s hand with curiosity.
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Plop, plod.
As the two people get out, the stairs that rose up with a heavy sound disappear.
Then, the water that had been pushed out came back in and filled the lake.
Rough spray shook the surface of the water violently.
Shoot, slam!
Daria asked as she caught a glimpse of the lake slowly coming into its own.
“So, youngest child, do you have any idea how to use something?”
It was an artifact that had been obtained less than ten minutes ago, but the ring that formed the basis of it was something Russell had from the beginning.
In addition, he was also seen following him and gradually pouring magical energy into the ring.
In response to his teacher’s question, Russell nodded in a shaky voice.
“I think I understand a little bit, but-.”
“Then let’s take a look!”
Daria laughed, clapping her hands as if she had been waiting.
As she was also a wizard, she wanted to see the true power of the completed artifacts in pairs.
“Or is it that you don’t want to show it to this teacher?”
The teacher’s voice is full of jokes.
“All right.”
Russell chuckled and nodded.
‘Maybe it’s a good thing.’
I know roughly how to use it and its power, but this was my first time using it myself.
If there ever comes a moment when I can’t control this power…
‘At that time, I might be able to get help from Master.’
Thinking like that, Russell slowly raised his magic power.
Blue magic enveloped the ring.
A hazy fog begins to form under Russell’s legs.
Cloudy Ring.
Somersault Form (筋斗).
A moment to give strength to your toes!
────────────Bang!
There was binge drinking.
The clock turned over, and the world reflected in my eyes changed. Russell’s new model took off rapidly towards the sky.
“─!?”
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