Episode 77
EPISODE.39
Grumbling-.
The presence created by the five rings of fire was stronger than expected.
It is enough to make even those unfamiliar with magic lose their minds and gape.
Of course, Russell’s youthful appearance, which did not match his power, also played a role.
A few gentle-natured nobles touched their lips without even realizing it.
“her… … .”
“When I saw you in a friendly duel not long ago, you were in the 4th circle.”
“Being a 4th Circle Master at that age was amazing enough, but has he overcome a wall in that time?”
“I must say that it is a great blessing that such a young man exists in Endymion.”
It wasn’t just the nobles who were surprised.
‘In the meantime, the magical power… … .’
Not only Alan, who witnessed Russell’s state in person, but also the magic tower owners of the royal capital’s magic tower were equally astonished.
Hwangtapju, Niccolo Machiavelli, laughed as if it was absurd.
“Hehehe… … .”
Baektapju, who had been dozing off, suddenly woke up and was staring at Russell and muttering.
“It’s much purer magic power than me, a half-elf. Plus, it’s so… … .”
Daria looked away, humming at their attention and exclamations.
I looked at Hemingway with a very proud expression.
At that time, Hemingway was also looking at Daria, and their eyes secretly met.
‘joy.’
Hemingway snorted lightly and turned his head.
Daria’s proud expression was because she was always excited.
Aside from that, Hemingway was equally surprised.
‘It’s truly explosive growth.’
It is a talent that cannot be explained in words, that cannot be understood or understood.
It is truly incomprehensible.
What I was most worried about at this moment was Alan, who was watching Russell’s growth right next to him.
‘The intention was to make people feel the desire to win and use it as a stimulant, but-.’
Russell’s talent was such a huge and passionate flame that it was feared that it would be swallowed up.
But what?
What was in the disciple’s eyes was neither an ugly jealousy nor a feeling of giving up on everything.
What lay beyond the admiration for his rival was clearly a strong desire to win.
‘her.’
Hemingway, who understood his student’s feelings, unconsciously grabbed the hem of his robe.
‘okay. ‘You won’t know who won until you get to the end.’
It is the teacher’s role to make up for the student’s shortcomings.
At that time, the king, who had remained silent, raised his palm.
The commotion in the hall, which was full of murmurs, calmed down.
He felt as if the words of his subjects were voicing his thoughts.
It was a feeling I had never experienced before.
“For sure… … “I see.”
The difference between what I simply knew and what I saw with my own eyes was huge.
Russell lowered his head in a voice that could not hide the surprise in it.
Hwareuk-.
The ring of fire that brightly lit up the surrounding area also disappeared.
“Listen to the scriptures.”
I had just confirmed the five rings, so there shouldn’t be anything difficult now.
A low but clear voice spreads throughout the hall.
“In accordance with the special provisions granted to the Raymond family, Russell Raymond’s title will be promoted to earldom. Also, as before, I will bestow the Medal of Dawn, Morgenrot.”
Although the title was one rank higher, the content was not much different from that of Alan Page.
But the king’s words were not over yet.
“Also, in recognition of the large and small achievements made so far, as well as the contribution that has been made to cut off the supply and demand of Spendum, the murderous devil of the enemy country, I will award you a third-class military medal and the right to collect taxes on 10,000 households in cities near the capital!”
“!”
Several nobles raised their eyes wide at the king’s next words.
Even though it is a third-class military medal, it is the right to collect taxes on households in cities near the capital.
And it’s not just 1,000 or 2,000 issues, it’s a whopping 10,000 issues!
‘I thought it was just about fame and honor.’
Considering that those who are generally called great nobles, along with the earls, own more than 100,000 fiefdoms or tax collection rights… … .
With a little more exaggeration, it was no different from saying he was determined to raise a great nobleman.
Moreover, the opponent is only nineteen at most.
Isn’t this an age where the future is still bright?
“your majesty… … .”
The Minister of Finance was about to say something about the decision, which was so big that it was so controversial.
“I will not accept any objections.”
The king’s voice cut off the finance minister’s words.
“I would like to declare in advance that this is not only an investment in Count Russell’s achievements so far, but also in future possibilities.”
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After making eye contact with Russell, I finished speaking.
“I hope you don’t forget that either.”
Several ministers, who belatedly guessed the king’s intentions due to his resolute attitude, nodded.
‘As expected, he said he would make me a hero.’
‘Is this what you meant?’
If you act arrogantly due to your current position and the weight of the award handed down today, you will fall to the ground.
Russell’s eyes lit up as he confirmed that this was a literal test.
“I will follow your orders. your majesty.”
* * *
After leaving the Cabinet meeting room.
Russell, who had been following Daria’s tail, tilted his head.
“Master.”
“Why are you doing this, youngest child?”
“Isn’t this the way out?”
As they said, the cabinet meeting has long since ended. Even though they had already left the royal castle, there was nothing strange about it.
However, Daria, who was walking ahead, was spinning around and around inside the castle.
Even Russell, who was new to the sport, felt puzzled.
“I wondered why you didn’t ask.”
Daria answered Russell’s question as if she had been waiting for it.
“I read the report you submitted last night.”
At the word report, Russell inadvertently stopped in place.
“That means… … .”
“I’ve finished all four assignments, so now it’s my turn to keep my promise.”
[You have completed the mission.]
[Intermediate magic stones (edible) will be provided as compensation.]
[As an additional reward, you can obtain one of the items from Palace Vigo through Daria.]
This means that it goes to the place where the polyp’s heart is stored.
However, the location was changed from a museum to the interior of the royal palace.
‘Did you move the original from the museum to Vigo in the meantime?’
Only the high-ranking officials of the Imperial Tower who manage the museum knew about the cycle in which genuine and counterfeit products were exchanged.
For now, I can only assume that.
It would be a good thing if I could get the heart.
After following her teacher for a while, Daria stopped in front of an old and shabby stable located in one corner of the palace.
Although it was not noticeable because it was located in a corner and there were many trees in the garden, it was old enough to make you wonder if it was okay to have a building like this in the royal palace.
Squeak-.
As I opened the door and entered, a staircase leading down to the basement was revealed beneath a large pile of straw.
“Before you go in, put this on first.”
What Daria gave me was a small ring.
It was clear that the magical energy was felt and that it was a magical artifact.
‘I don’t know what artifact it is.’
As I put the ring on as instructed, I felt a strange flow of magical power surround me.
The moment you come down the stairs.
“Tsk-!”
Russell fell asleep without realizing it. It felt like all the senses in her body were on edge… … .
“Did you feel it?”
“-It feels like dozens of arrowheads made of mana are aimed at me. “I feel nauseous.”
“That is the correct answer.”
Daria smiled at Russell’s words and continued.
“If it’s a rumor that’s going around all the time, you’ve probably heard it too, right? “The name of this place is the Third Treasure Vault.”
Russell had also heard a rumor that there were several warehouses storing all kinds of treasures and artifacts, including national treasures.
But no way-.
‘I never thought that was a real thing.’
“But this is what I call this place.”
“… … ?”
“The favorite of magic.”
If there is no proper reason, it is a name so arrogant that it is impossible to understand.
Of course there was a reason.
“In order to protect the various items stored here, over the hundreds of years since the founding of the country, great wizards of each era have added protective magic… … .”
There is a very understandable reason for that too.
“Without this ring, it would take even you and me a few hours to break through here.”
A place where the feet of an 8th Circle archmage could be tied up for hours.
Feeling a new sense of awe, Russell looked down at the ring on his hand.
‘Is this ring some kind of safety device?’
chuck.
After a while, Daria reached the end of the underground passage and stopped.
What blocks your eyes is a large iron gate.
“You’re all here.”
As soon as you insert the stick-like key into the hole in the middle of the iron door, it clicks!
The sound of gears turning was heard. Then, letters of light begin to float above the iron gate.
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-.
The floating letters of light form several circles, creating a magic circle.
‘Is it a structure that activates by inserting a key into an unfinished magic circle? Then, using the key as the center… … .’
Russell, a wizard by nature, habitually analyzed how the magic circle operated.
Of course, because it was of such a high standard, there wasn’t much that could be obtained right away.
In the meantime, the magic circle was completed and the iron door opened.
Cough keug keung-.
The iron gate opens upward, clearly revealing the scene beyond.
“light-.”
The moment he recited the starter word to brighten the darkness, a bright light struck Russell.
“Ugh-.”
This was because the light was momentarily reflected by the treasures piled up beyond the iron gate.
Daria giggled, as if the sight was amusing.
‘I’m sure you didn’t tell me in advance because you wanted to see this kind of scene.’
Leaving behind the giggling teacher, Russell reduced the size of the light magic and looked closely at the inside of the warehouse.
Everywhere you look, there are treasures of gold and silver piled up in such quantities that you can’t even estimate them.
‘This is why the light is reflected like that.’
The moment I stepped into the treasure chest, I heard Daria’s warning.
“Don’t forget. “Youngest, there is only one thing you are allowed to have.”
Russell slightly nodded his head at the warning and walked steadily.
The piled up treasures are dazzling, but most of them are ordinary things, so-.
‘It must be a trap.’
It’s a trap that makes you unable to make proper decisions because your eyes are drawn to that flash.
“after.”
Russell’s eyes sank deeply with a short breath.
Then, some objects that were hidden behind the gold and silver treasures begin to come into view.
They were all items imbued with powerful power.
There were artifacts that would immediately become powerful if possessed, and there were also a few items that might have been items from the Age of God.
but… … .
‘All I need to get my hands on is the dragon’s heart.’
Russell did not waver.
I slowly looked around the hall with eyes without even the slightest hint of delusion.
The location of the polyp’s heart was confirmed.
‘Hmm.’
Daria, who was watching this, slightly raised the corners of her mouth, and then.
Russell’s eyes lit up.
‘found.’
The moment my fingertips touched the heart of a dragon species placed on a small box in one corner of the treasure room.
[You have completed the mission.]
[As a reward, you will receive intermediate magic stones (edible) x 2.]
A notification was heard.
[If you infuse magic into the acquired heart, its true form (???) will be revealed.]
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