◈ Episode 231: Traces of Fire (1)
At Ludger’s words, Hans didn’t want to reply, but then nodded.
“surely. A crow flying in the sky would be more comfortable than a mouse crawling on the ground.”
“No one should be wary of birds, much less.”
Rudger stroked the crow’s head gently.
The crow opened its beak and crowed.
It meant feeling good.
“If we collaborate with Sedina, we will be able to quickly locate the Relic.”
“Keck. What about that kid?”
“why. don’t you like it?”
“No, I don’t hate it… … .”
“He is a poor child. She had nowhere to lean on, so she even clung to me who might kill her. She was that desperate.”
At Ludger’s words, Hans sighed.
“Okay. OK, so stop talking. You know I’m weak in affection and you do it on purpose? I’ll do as my brother ordered, so just go there.”
“okay. Since you are a senior, you can also set an example as a senior.”
Still, when he praised him as a senior, Hans felt more at ease.
At least it seemed like Rudger was acknowledging that this side was higher.
“What would you do if you specified the location of the Relic? Will you steal?”
“What do you think should be done?”
“You weren’t trying to use that identity, were you?”
“You mean Arsene Lupin? If you rob the imperial palace with that status, it would be really noisy. However, I intend to leave it as a last resort.”
“It’s a last resort. Isn’t it just a matter of stepping into the shadows?”
In fact, what Ludger showed an unusual movement was in space movement through shadows.
“It’s not that easy to write. If you don’t recognize the coordinates properly, you can go underground.”
“That’s it, it’s not like me and that kid just need to confirm.”
“And there are more problems. The imperial family is a place full of strictest boundaries even within the empire. Especially those important places are painted with all sorts of magical protection. The technique of passing through the shadows is also new, but in the end it is magic. If there is an obstacle in the middle, it becomes dangerous.”
“I mean, the conditions are very demanding. Hey, it wouldn’t have made much sense if that level of magic didn’t have those conditions. No, doesn’t that make sense even now?”
“So it is. You have to remove all the protection magic to steal it, but that takes too much time.”
“I have no choice but to choose another way.”
Hans nodded as if he finally understood.
Of course, there was one more thing Rudger didn’t say there.
‘If I rob the imperial family with Arsene Lupin, I might really die by her this time.’
Night Crawler Knight Commander Terina Ryan Howl.
The cry of a lion commanding the defense of the empire.
In the past, she was also a great knight, but now that she has surpassed the master’s level, she is a target that must be avoided in battle.
“More than that, brother. When are you planning to visit the capital?”
“There is a recent story about that part.”
“story?”
“They’re planning a field trip in Seorn.”
Hans was puzzled, but nodded as if he understood.
“ah. but. Even for students, it’s problematic to keep shutting themselves up inside the academy.”
“yes. Even now, students are solving various tasks in Ledervelk through the request board, but that is not enough.”
Wizards are basically people who shut themselves in the corner of their room and immerse themselves in their research.
It was like that in the past, but it has become much more serious these days.
Seorn was concerned about that part, so he created an education curriculum for going outside periodically, and field trips were one of them.
“The Imperial Magic Society and the schools that support Seorn. By collaborating with them, we introduce them to them, talk to them, and let them see the city.”
“Have you heard of it? Do you call them mentors and mentees?”
“okay. Meet and listen to various wizards who are active in different fields, and find a path that suits you. The purpose itself is very good.”
The purpose is so, but most students are busy looking around the city and hanging out.
Even taking that into account, it wasn’t all that ineffective.
“At that time, I will also go to the capital as a guidance teacher, so when I meet the Imperial Magic Society, I will be able to look for an opportunity somehow.”
“Then I’m glad you got a chance.”
“Oh, and Hans.”
“What else do you have?”
“If you’re able to command crows, your abilities seem to be stronger than before. Is there anything you can guess?”
If Hans, who had been able to command only rats before, suddenly became able to command crows, there must have been some reason.
It is said to be one right now, but it may increase to several later.
However, it was impossible to think positively that it was power.
“Okay. I don’t know either. It just happened when I came to my senses all of a sudden.”
“Is it natural?”
“Yes, what.”
“Have you ever had a dream or something?”
“dream?”
Hans scratched his head and seemed to be pondering something.
Soon he shook his head.
“If you ask me if it’s a dream, you probably don’t know what I am. When I wake up, I forget everything. But why did you think it was a dream?”
“In terms of feeling.”
“It’s a feeling.”
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“I don’t know anything else, but I can guess why your ability has become stronger.”
“uh? Really?”
Rudger put a piece of food in the crow’s mouth and said.
“It’s teeth.”
“teeth? You mean those teeth?”
“okay. The monster of Jebodang can command other beasts. It probably happened because you transformed once at the Kunst Auction House that day.”
“her… … .”
“There has been no change so far, but it is probably because of that influence that my constitution has strengthened. The factor of the beast was expressed more strongly.”
“Isn’t that bad?”
“If you can’t suppress the ever-increasing ferocity, then things will go badly for you.”
Hans’ face hardened in an instant.
It brought back memories that I didn’t want to remember.
If you continue like this, you may be eaten by your own constitution and lose your humanity.
That alone was enough to make people panic.
“But it’s not without a way.”
“Is there a way? You mean the neutralizing agent that older brother gave you?”
“Neutralizers suppress your constitution, but do not cure it completely. Besides, I don’t know how to make a cure. In your case, it’s an unprecedented first case. Even if it does, I cannot guarantee how long it will take.”
“Then it makes no sense.”
“It is not necessarily like that. Because it depends on what you make up your mind.”
“You mean me?”
Hans asked, his eyes wide open.
“What do you mean I have to do?”
“Poison can be a medicine if used well. Hans. Do you understand the meaning of my words?”
“You mean that depending on how I use this ability, a better way will open up?”
“Your eyesight has grown a lot. Your constitution is the first example that no one has ever seen. Do you know what being first means?”
Hans pondered for a moment before coming up with an answer.
“Isn’t that great?”
“That’s the result.”
“Then what is the answer? Nothing really comes to mind.”
“Being first means only one thing. It’s endless possibilities. Even the greatness you said is one of the countless paths you can choose.”
Hans fell silent at Ludger’s words.
“Hans. You are walking a path that no one else can walk. I don’t know what lies at the end of the road. don’t know where it’s going Maybe your walking itself will become the road.”
Hans thought that Ludger’s words were talking to him as well as himself.
“Depending on where and how you go, you can become a great person or you can become a mere beast. The only thing that depends on it, Hans, is your will.”
“… … .”
“It’s okay now, but someday the moment of choice will come. What choice you make then is entirely up to you. Take your time, but don’t be complacent. There’s nothing wrong with preparing an answer in advance, even from now on.”
“I will listen. There’s nothing to lose by listening to my older brother. But honestly, I can’t guarantee that it will work out.”
“Don’t worry. That’s enough for now.”
“So what are you going to do now?”
“I came out once, but there is nothing I should do.”
At Ludger’s words, Hans said, “Paha!” and burst into laughter.
“Unlike a big brother, you moved haphazardly.”
“Sometimes no plan is good. I’ve been very busy lately. You have to rest when you have time, like now.”
“Well, when my older brother says that, I can’t understand it. It was not too long ago that the research results were announced in the Arcane Chamber. It’s time to cool off.”
“I came out to rest, but I’m worried about what to do first.”
Hans thought it was surprising, but he laughed as if it was funny.
It was not unusual for a person like steel to always wander around in this area.
“Why don’t you go shopping for something like this? older brother. You made a lot of money.”
“Most of it disappears as an investment, though.”
“It will not come in beyond that investment. Go eat something delicious, buy new clothes. Isn’t that what life is all about?”
“You speak as if you have outlived me.”
“At least I can boast that I know more about things to enjoy than my older brother.”
Rudger laughed at Hans’ joke.
“good night. It’s been a long time, so there’s nothing wrong with getting new clothes.”
“Would you like to go to Violetta’s store?”
“I would like to ask you to make it custom-made.”
“They are so famous that you have to wait in line, but if it’s your brother, you can just do it right away. let’s go Did you meet the guys below that?”
“okay.”
“… … I’m going to go on a diet soon. Don’t worry too much.”
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Royal Street was full of people every day.
People gather and they spread rumors, so more people gather.
repetition of a virtuous cycle.
Part of the reason this positive thing continues is that the new business is so popular.
The people who came out after watching the musical chatted about the musical they had seen earlier as if they were having fun.
The new magazines in the bookstore sold like hot cakes as soon as they appeared.
As clothes with new designs came out, the number of noble ladies visiting Royal Street increased exponentially.
All of the city’s hard-to-earn artists gathered in one place.
Musicians earned money by playing instruments on the streets, and painters painted beautiful pictures on empty walls.
Poets and novelists all wrote for publication in magazines.
The sound of hammers and springs resounding in the machine shop.
A picture of children playing with toys.
The smell of freshly baked bread wafting up the bakery’s chimney.
The streets were full of life and warmth.
It was a splendor that could not be seen in a city often covered with steam and fog.
“Recently, Ledervelk City has started to openly push this side.”
Hans said to Rudger as they walked down the street.
“How precious it is for those guys who, not too long ago, were trying to keep us in check by taking back money from nearby merchants, suddenly change their stance.”
“But thanks to that, you won’t be able to use your hands on your own. Because they will be stabbed once.”
“That’s true, but maybe I’ve become cautious because I don’t know much about the owner. It seems like he’s trying to contact his brother somehow. What will you do?”
“Watch a little more. After all, the work of reaching out to the entire city from behind the scenes is progressing calmly.”
Although Royal Street is now in Ludgar’s hands.
Gradually expanding the sphere of influence around metallurgical metallurgy, it will be able to have a big impact throughout the city.
“If anyone sees it, they’ll think it’s an evil tycoon trying to devour the city.”
“It may seem that way.”
While exchanging meaningless conversations, the two entered [House of Verdi], a store run by Violetta.
The store was full of noble ladies who came to look for clothes and busy waitresses.
Surprisingly, there were not only noble ladies, but also many men.
“People are more diverse than I thought. I thought only women would gather.”
“Well, maybe because of word of mouth, a lot of famous fashion designers have been visiting lately. Besides, wealthy merchants and high-ranking wizards are also coming.”
“To the wizard?”
“Even wizards have people who decorate their appearance. My brother said the same thing right now.”
“I’ve never really dressed up.”
“… … Ugh. That’s it. Like a deceiver. Let’s go see the manager here first.”
“I will.”
It was at that time that Hans was leading the way up to the second floor.
“Come out here in charge!”
Along with an ear-piercing high note, subtle magic power was released in waves.
The surroundings were soaked in silence.
Ludger and Hans’ eyes naturally turned to the place where the mana flowed.
There was a young man with orange hair, frowning.
‘Wizard.’
Rudgar noticed that it was he who had just shouted and released his mana.
And even the fact that one of the employees fell to the floor after being caught in the magic discharge.
“Oh my gosh. What happened?”
“That person. Isn’t that Albert Pablo?”
Among the gathered guests, someone who recognized the wizard called his name.
“If it’s Pablo, aren’t you a famous magician belonging to the old Magic Tower?”
“I heard it too. Besides, they said that there is a magician of color in the Pablo family.”
“If it’s Albert, he’s probably his younger brother.”
Indeed, Albert himself threatened to reveal that this situation itself was annoyed.
“I can’t hear the person in charge coming out!”
Violetta appeared on the second floor when no one was able to stop her.
Violetta, who came down to see what was going on, looked at Albert’s face and her expression hardened in an instant.
Conversely, Albert recognized Violetta and twisted his lips.
“what. Did someone say it was you? Violetta.”
