Chapter 30. Hunting a cornered rat. (10)
“Ekarot Noblesse… … .”
Ekarot mumbled my name as if he were talking about something unfamiliar.
‘Noblesse.’
It was a castle perfectly suited to Ekarot, who was more noble and had higher pride than anyone else.
“Huh, that boy is the new magic tower lord? “Aren’t you too young?”
“How can such a young child lead the Wizard’s Tower?”
“It is an important position that comes with great responsibility and obligation, but I think this is too rash a judgment.”
The nobles lowered their voices and whispered. He said everyone had doubts about Midnell’s choice, but he was not a person big enough to question it.
“Are you serious?”
No, there was one.
“I’m almost doubting whether it was the magic tower lord Midnell who said this.”
It was Emperor Theodore with his eyebrows blatantly furrowed. His red eyes were seething with discomfort.
‘It’s just annoying.’
No, is that so?
The attempt to use this incident as an excuse to bring down the lord of the magic tower, Midnell, ended in vain.
Midnell’s declaration was extremely clean and allowed no criticism whatsoever.
Consideration and material compensation for victims. He even promised to resign from his position.
Because of that, the nobles were unable to rebuke Midnell for this incident. He could only whisper about his choice as the new Mage Tower lord.
“Or is it that the hex has not been solved yet?”
Instead of doubting Ekarot’s qualifications, Theodore indirectly attacked Midnell.
‘I can’t just hang around with Ekarot in my mouth when my eyes are open and black.’
He must have judged that being hostile towards me would never be beneficial to him.
It was the same in the future as well.
Ekarot, who has become the lord of the Mage Tower, will be protected by Emperor Theodore with my full support.
Since even the new magic tower lord was out of his control, it was natural that Emperor Theodore was angry to the core.
“Emperor. “I am more rational now.”
Midnell had a vague smile on his lips.
“You said something similar the last time we met.”
“… … .”
“But unlike then, now I speak entirely of my own will.”
Midnell’s tone was simply straight. Like he would never compromise or back down.
“This is a wizard’s job. “A wizard knows best what a wizard does.”
“… … .”
“The position of Magic Tower Lord does not go to the strongest or most experienced person like in the case of humans.”
Midnell continued speaking while clutching Ekarot’s shoulder.
“This position is given to the person who is the most wizard-like.”
His mana-filled voice completely colored this entire space.
So that everyone’s ears can be wet. So that everyone can understand and ultimately keep their mouths shut.
“He is fully qualified to lead the wizards. “More than me.”
The tips of Ekarot’s ears turned red. I laughed when I witnessed the change.
‘cute.’
Although I acted calmly when I received it, as if it was no big deal.
Ekarot was still at an age where he was thirsty for the approval of others. Of course, that recognition is limited to people I like and respect.
There would be no wizard who could maintain his composure even after receiving the approval of no one else but Midnell.
“… … “Huh.”
And on the contrary, it came as a huge shock to others who did not receive recognition.
“Ugh, huh.”
Sienna began gasping for breath like someone who had been strangled.
“Thank you, Master.”
“Thank you is what I owe you. “On behalf of all wizards.”
Sienna’s shiny white eyes walked back and forth between Midnell and Ekarot, who were chatting affectionately.
It was the expression of someone who was in complete despair and had reached the end of the abyss.
‘It’s almost a shame to see it alone.’
Cain should have seen that face.
I watched Ekarot and Sienna with a relaxed expression.
Although the two were in the same space, there was a great contrast between them, as if they were in heaven and hell.
Thanks to maintaining good until the end, the wizards led by Ekarot were able to remain in the empire.
Although it was impossible to avoid criticism and scorn for the time being, this was a problem that could be solved if Midnell worked tirelessly.
‘It’s also a question of time.’
The plan was to spread the word widely that the wizards who caused this terrorist attack were on Cain’s side.
The anger and hatred towards those wizards will flow to Cain.
“I have one question.”
He raised his hand towards Emperor Theodore. He, who was looking at the wizards with a shit-chewing look on his face, turned to me.
“Something.”
Permission to speak was also very uneven. I didn’t care and pointed at Sienna, who had a dark, dying face.
“This is a question for that wizard.”
Sienna just sat there blankly, unaware that she had been singled out. So she raised her voice a little louder so she could be heard.
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“Was this incident instigated by Cain Ardante?”
“… … !”
Light finally returned to Sienna’s blurry eyes.
“There must be a reason why the wizard who was quietly living in the wizard’s tower suddenly changed.”
I looked straight at her and spit out each word with force.
“What did he promise you? “What was it that made him commit such a terrible act?”
My advice was valid and sharp, making everyone who was listening nod their heads.
“That’s what I’m saying. Until now, the Wizard’s Tower has not intervened in Inse’s affairs.”
“Why did you suddenly choose such a drastic method? “Let’s at least listen.”
Midnell’s neck was visibly shaken. He stared at Sienna with a look of bitterness on his stomach.
‘please.’
I heard him whispering into his mouth.
Midnell also knows this.
‘That this is your last chance.’
Depending on what Sienna answers here, the severity of the crime she committed will vary.
Rather than saying that he made it all up himself, he would be able to avoid criticism by blaming Cain.
‘Now, hurry up and say it.’
I licked my lips secretly. Looking forward to the explosive remarks that will come out of Sienna’s mouth.
“So, this incident… … .”
When Sienna finally opened her mouth, her cracked voice came out thinly.
“Cain, to me.”
After speaking up to that point, Sienna took his breath away. A fierce conflict was seething on her face.
“… … .”
And then I couldn’t say anything for a long time.
‘Well, I guess you like Cain more than I thought.’
It’s so painful to think that it would be easier if everything was turned over.
As I looked at the pitiful behavior, the corners of my mouth twitched.
Cain, whom Sienna likes so much, actually has someone else in mind.
‘Let me help you out.’
I swallowed a bitter smile and opened my mouth.
“So, is it true that Cain is involved in this matter?”
“… … .”
Sienna pursed her lips and made a pitiful face.
Silence is ultimately positivity.
Emperor Theodore and the nobles who understood this became angry. There were also people who couldn’t control their anger and hit the table.
“Are the Ardante family truly crazy?”
“You even dragged in innocent imperial citizens! Even if the emperor is blind, there is a degree!”
Sienna was startled by their reaction and her lips trembled.
“No, that’s not it… … .”
“Why not? “So you’re saying this is something you did on your own to take over the throne?”
Sienna eventually muttered and closed her mouth. Looking at that figure, I smiled meaningfully.
“He also ordered the last temple attack, right? “Those traces are definitely ‘magic.’”
“ah… … !”
Sienna’s eyes widened slightly. But that was not the expression of someone who had hit her in the head.
“… … .”
Sienna put her hand on her chest. As if trying to calm a startled heart.
A natural appearance that a small and delicate girl would have.
But I could see it with my eyes. Her movement now was an action to check something inside her top.
“… … .”
Sienna’s widened eyes returned to their original state. A faint light appeared above the aquamarine pupil and then disappeared.
‘Yes, I knew it would be you.’
As expected, Sienna did not reflect at all. It was very obvious what she would do next after understanding the hint I had given her.
Grumble.
Sienna pushed the chair aside and stood up.
“-!”
“omg!”
The knights standing behind were startled and pointed their spears at her.
Then I remembered that Sienna did not have any threatening blades, and that I could no longer use mana.
“You can take it.”
Emperor Theodore raised his hand to stop them. Then he asked Sienna, who was biting her lip.
“Wizard, why did you stand up? “Do you have anything to say?”
“… … yes.”
Sienna shook her head slightly.
“I have something to say to the people here.”
Everyone listened to Sienna. I was looking forward to seeing if the full story of her work would finally come out from her mouth.
“everyone… … .”
Sienna, who was putting her hand on her chest, looked up. Her dark colored eyes sparkled darkly.
“… … “Go to hell.”
After speaking, she held up the magic bomb hidden under her clothes.
“no!!!”
“damage!!!!”
Someone who noticed the incident shouted.
The next moment proceeded excruciatingly slowly.
All I could see was people jumping back in horror, and Midnell and Ekarot hurriedly spreading their hands.
Tup.
As I was getting ready, I stood up on the table,
Sreung!
Take out the sword from your waist,
Suddenly!
Sienna’s shoulder was cut off.
Swish!
It was almost at the same time that Sienna’s arm was swung.
Shuung-
However, the magic bomb had already left Sienna’s hand and flew away. Towards Emperor Theodore, whose eyes were wide as if they were about to explode.
Kwaaaaang!
A loud noise shook the whole world. Lights flashed, and scarlet clouds burst out and covered the sky.
I didn’t look back. He just grabbed Sienna by the collar and threw her to the floor.
“Ahhhh!”
Sienna moaned, clutching her severed shoulder.
At that moment, she realized she could use magic again. Mana because her binding orb was attached to her severed arm.
“Hehehe!”
Sienna cried out and swung her remaining arm.
Puzzle!
A violently shaking scarlet portal opened. It rumbled very ominously, unlike anything I usually saw.
“You’re growing very fast, aren’t you?”
I scowled at Sienna.
“You can open a portal with just one arm. “It’s amazing, really.”
“Ugh, ugh!”
“It’s a shame. “A person like this should have been the lord of the magic tower.”
“you!”
Sienna, who was shedding tears, jerked her head up. Her gaze filled with intense hatred pierced me.
“Oh my, you’re so scared.”
I smiled softly and grabbed Sienna’s collar again.
“Let go of this… … !”
Sienna seemed to have used up all her strength just by opening the portal. Her breathing was panting and her movements were very weak.
“Yeah, I’ll let you go right away.”
Holding on to Sienna, he walked towards the portal with great strides.
“Let’s move on from there for now.”
It was obvious where she had opened the portal.
Trudging.
Just before I entered the portal,
“Hello!”
An anxious cry came from behind me. She was Eka Lot who spread her mana shield to protect people.
“Abel!”
Leah, who stepped back holding a person in each hand, also shouted.
The room that had become a sea of fire came into view. The broken chandelier had fallen, and the acrid smell of burning flesh was filling the air.
‘Follow me right away.’
After whispering to Ekarot,
Huh!
I stepped into the sucking pressure of the portal.
Kujijic!
The portal closed behind me with a feeling of pressure that felt like my whole body was being crushed. Soon, a connected space appeared in front of me.
Hehehe!
I felt like I was floating in the fresh air.
“… … Tsk tsk.”
The place where Sienna connected the spaces was none other than the middle of empty space.
As I was frantically casting magic, it seems there was a mistake in calculating the coordinates.
hook!
As expected, the body began to fall downward.
“Aaaah!”
Sienna waved her remaining arm awkwardly.
“You should know that you survived thanks to me!”
After shouting for Sienna to listen, I grabbed the first tree I could reach.
Pasasasasat!
So reduce your speed,
thud!
It landed stably on the floor.
“What just happened?”
“what is this sound?”
The place we arrived was a campsite with a familiar flag waving.
“omg?! “What about you?”
“Abel Kindreal?”
The knights who discovered me were startled. They soon began calling out to their master.
“Bring Cain!”
“Cain! Kainniim!”
Soon, Cain with flowing red hair arrived at me.
“… … you.”
Cain’s face hardened when he saw me.
“Howdy.”
I waved my hand at him.
“I heard people go around setting fire to people’s bodies these days?”
He grinned and raised the corners of his mouth in a sly manner.
“I can’t even call it a ‘mistake’ anymore, can I?”
fantasy,
