Episode 150
EPISODE.75
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As can be seen from the image imprinted in one’s mind, desert painting was the realization of tens to hundreds of sand spears and thorns in the form of flowers.
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From the point where the magic struck, the sand begins to rip.
The rising sand grew sharply into the air in the shape of a sharp spear.
Kwak, kwagwagwak!
Sigh-!
Dozens or hundreds of sand spears that were created in this way formed like flower petals and formed into the shape of a huge flower!
Quaguaidae.
This is Engel Gloman’s originality magic, Desert Flower.
The spear of sand rising from the ground pierced Horhoi’s large body in the form of a layered flower.
Puhwaak-!
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Although it is said to be a spear made of sand, the moment magical power is added, its strength exceeds that of steel.
The sight of a Horhoi over 100 meters long being pierced to death by huge sand spears was clearly a rare sight rarely seen anywhere else in the world.
“Huh, huh… … .”
Someone sighed in disbelief at that sight.
He was an old mercenary who first opened the security guard.
“I thought I was going to die without being able to move, but I never thought I would see a scene like this… … .”
The other mercenaries and merchants unconsciously nodded at the words he muttered.
Some of the dogs were even looking at Russell with awe. It has to be that way.
Unless your eyes were knotholes, you could guess that this was an unusual magic.
Of course, I couldn’t figure out Russell’s exact level.
Did he have acidic blood or poison?
Green, sticky fluid dripped down the side of the sand window.
Thick poisonous smoke rose from the spot where bodily fluids had flowed and the sand that had fallen.
Push, push, push.
“Hi-.”
Then the mercenaries who had approached quickly retreated.
If I went to Ewha University, the surrounding area would be filled with strong poisonous smoke.
“hmm.”
Russell, who was drooling, withdrew his magic power.
At the same time as the desertification was canceled, the area below was transformed into a sandy swamp, sucking in Horhoi’s massive body.
Kugwagwagwagwa-.
In a split second, the sandy bottom turned into a swamp and greedily swallowed Horhoi.
Its large body instantly disappeared under the quick sand.
An extremely shabby end for something called a disaster in the desert. Anne, who belatedly came to her senses, approached Russell.
“… … thank you “Eun-gong.”
A face that looks a little surprised.
It has to be that way.
She was the only one who knew Russell’s identity, but she never thought she would defeat Horhoi in one blow.
I felt like I had seen with my own eyes some of the combat power of the 6th Circle War Mage, which I had only heard about through rumors.
Russell, who actually did such a thing, just shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal.
“I was riding a rented camel, so I just did what I had to do.”
After that, there were several more attacks by various small desert monsters, but there was no need for Russell to step forward.
The mercenaries hired by the Marcheline top were also experienced people who had been active in the desert for a long time.
Horhoi was just special.
Other monsters were no match for the veteran mercenary.
About three more days passed like that… … .
‘It’s slowly coming to an end.’
Russell, who had been looking up and checking the night sky, stood up.
Crack, crack, crack-.
I left the glowing bonfire and walked towards one of the tents set up for camping.
“Are you there? “Mr. Acting Chief.”
As the sound of words rang out, a sign of someone coming could be heard from inside, and soon after, Anne appeared through the entrance of the tent.
“yes. Is there anything you need? “Eun-gong?”
“It is not necessary, and I have come to tell you that I think it is time to take separate action.”
“If it is time to act separately… … .”
“I think the paths will diverge from here.”
It was a procession of Marcheline ships moving to trade with the countries in the northwest of the desert.
In comparison, the place Russell should head now is the east, the heart of the desert.
“ah-.”
Anne, who realized the meaning, sighed in sorrow.
For Russell, it was not because there were any special feelings between men and women.
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It’s just reassuring that the 6th Circle Wizard is with you on your journey. I just felt sad that I could no longer feel that reassurance.
‘But it wouldn’t be polite to hold on to Eun-gong’s steps here.’
That’s why Anne lowered her head.
“Then tonight will be the last night. Thank you so far. “Eun-gong.”
“Thank you. “Thanks to you, I also had an easy time moving around.”
Not only were we able to enjoy quality meals and a place to sleep, but we were also able to travel comfortably on a camel.
If I had crossed the desert alone, it would never have been possible to enjoy this luxury.
“Would you like to tell the Lord of the Sangdan that you are grateful to him?”
“Your father will be happy too.”
At a time when the top was having a difficult time, it was Russell who readily suggested investment.
Anne smiled faintly, recalling that time and their first meeting.
“ah-!”
As if something suddenly occurred to him, he added hastily.
“If it’s okay, may I pack some water and food for you? I have a spare prepared in case of an unexpected situation… … .”
It was a grateful remark, but Russell shook his head.
“Thank you for your words, but it’s okay.”
There was already a considerable amount of food and drinking water in his subspace.
If you eat well, you should be able to last for more than four months.
“All right.”
Although she didn’t know it, Anne also didn’t recommend it anymore.
Since he was a 6th circle mage, I thought there must be some way.
Russell said goodbye to his past relationship, left the procession as soon as daybreak, and walked towards the center of the desert.
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Russell, who fell away from the top, completely turned his life pattern around from that day on.
They changed their travel time to midnight and set up a simple tent to rest during the day.
It was a life where day and night were completely reversed, but there were no complaints.
‘This is more convenient for checking and moving the celestial gate.’
When I was with the top, I had no choice but to match my life pattern with that side.
As night falls, the scorching heat of the day disappears. A cold chill swept over my body from the wind.
Wow-.
Russell raised his head as the wind blew, his hair and robe blowing wildly.
I stared at the dark night sky.
Was it because it was a desert with no lights and only darkness?
The stars in the night sky were more clearly visible than when I was in a fancy city.
‘Is the flock of birds in that direction?’
It’s been a while since I used the constellations as a standard to figure out my direction.
‘I think we’re almost there now?’
Russell thought as he folded the map. Of course, it would not be easy to pinpoint the exact location using astronomical charts alone.
If I wanted to do it, I would have had to put in as much effort as finding a needle in the middle of the desert.
But Russell had another milestone besides astronomical charts.
‘They said that when you get close, the light will show you the way.’
Based on an astronomical estimate, there were only a few days left to reach the location on the map.
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And at dawn that day.
As the sun began to dimly brighten, Russell sighed.
‘I didn’t feel like taking a break today.’
The beam of light that started from the positive astronomical diagram continued in a straight line.
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Half a day later.
“hmm.”
Russell, crossing the desert, sighed softly. I checked the direction of the beam of light extending from the relief astronomical chart.
‘Is it really here?’
All you see around you are plains and hills made entirely of sand.
Nadia Desert is an everyday desert landscape that can be seen anywhere.
A beam of light was falling down at Russell’s feet right in the middle of the desert.
‘Under the sand-.’
Does that mean that there is an earth dragon’s abode under this thick sand?
‘hmm.’
Although the worry was deep, it did not last very long.
Many complicated thoughts cluttered my mind, but in the end, there was only one thing to do.
After making his decision, Russell cast a spell below his feet.
“Dig-.”
Along with that, the sand is dug out… … .
“Dig, dig, dig, dig, dig-.”
Over the quiet desert, the sound of digging sand echoed non-stop.
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“Puh-ha-.”
Russell let out a deep breath as he fell down through the thick sand.
‘Ugh-.’
Is it because I trekked through the desert without stopping for almost an hour?
Russell’s whole body was already covered in sand. Feeling uncomfortable, Russell took off her shoes and shook them off.
Ssssssssssssssssssss-.
A handful of sand pours down from inside the desertification.
“Tsk.”
Russell then spit out spit mixed with sand and chanted.
“Clean.”
Immediately after using magic to shake off the sand all over his hair and shoulders, a light was revealed.
“-Light.”
Wow-.
The darkness surrounding Russell receded into the sphere of light that started from the palm of his hand.
When I raised my head, I could clearly see the passage I had just fallen down.
The depth is about tens of meters.
If it was simply digging up sand, it wouldn’t have taken an hour.
but-.
‘It took a while to harden the excavated sand so that it wouldn’t be covered again.’
Russell laughed bitterly at the sight of himself digging into the sand to create a passage just a few minutes ago.
I turned my head and checked the place where I had landed.
‘here is… … .’
The place where Russell was standing was in the middle of a passage.
A passage so clear that it was hard to believe that it had been reached by digging out the sand just a moment ago.
‘Stone floor… … .’
It’s not just the floor.
The walls and ceiling, as well as the pillars supporting them, were also made of stone.
Gooooooo-
The inside must have been quite deep, so the sound of the air rumbling could be heard in a very grand manner.
After digging down the sand, I never thought I would find a place like this.
A place that could never have been created without human touch, and as far as Russell knew, there was only one place like this.
Ruins that haven’t been discovered yet, that’s probably…
‘It must be the ruins of an ancient kingdom that existed in the Nadia Desert a long time ago.’
Fortunately, the ceiling where Russell fell is not made of stone.
Has the stone in that area corroded over time?
Part of the ceiling collapsed, and Russell fell through the crack.
Russell moved his gaze, relieved that he had not destroyed the ancient ruins with his own hands.
Once again, I checked the light coming from the relief astronomical chart.
Wow-.
The light flowing from the cylindrical relief astronomical chart can be seen continuing towards the passage in front.
I guess this is-.
‘I guess it means go inside.’
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