Episode 147
EPISODE.74
‘I never would have thought that Elder Spiegelman would have made it to the 6th circle.’
Russell muttered to himself, remembering the unexpected name on the list.
Elder Spiegelman was a mage belonging to the Imperial Tower, and had met Russell while excavating the ruins the previous day.
Even though he was a mage, he was definitely in the 5th circle at the time, but I never thought he would have risen to the 6th circle in just a few years.
‘perhaps… … .’
I also thought that Sir Alan Page might have slowly ascended to the 6th circle.
Anyway.
Spiegelman was an experienced old magician who had been affiliated with the Royal Tower for a long time.
It was clear that he had extensive knowledge not only in magic archeology but also in earth magic.
After finding the perfect person, Russell requested a meeting with Elder Spiegelman as soon as the sun came up the next day.
The answer from the elder came back a few hours later.
Fortunately, he did not reject Russell’s application.
“Oh, are you here?”
He even welcomed Russell, who came to his lab around lunchtime, and offered him refreshments.
Squeak-.
Hot coffee began to pour into the old brass teacup, and Elder Spiegelman, sitting down, opened his mouth.
“It’s been a long time since we last met at the excavation site. “Your story is being heard all over the place.”
“I should have visited and said hello often, but I’m sorry. “Elder.”
“What are you sorry about? It’s such a shame that young people are wandering around so diligently.”
As he said that, Spiegelman chuckled with a kind expression.
“I don’t know about the others, but every time I hear your story, I get very motivated.”
Is it because it’s a familiar face? – He added that and adjusted his posture to sit down.
“So, what happened to Ye? In the course of research abroad, some interesting relics were discovered… … .”
Anyone can see that he is an elder belonging to the Royal Capital Tower who immediately starts talking about the ruins with an excited expression.
He looked like an authority on magic archeology.
“It’s not like that. However, I am personally contacting you because I would like to ask for help from the elder.”
“Does this old man help you?”
Same 6th circle.
However, the positions the two occupied in the magic world were very different.
Flame attribute and earth attribute.
War Mage and Academic Mage. Not only the properties of the magic they mainly used, but also their roles as magicians were different.
Moreover, unlike himself, who reached his level later as he got older, wasn’t the young man in front of him the youngest 6th Circle wizard in the history of the kingdom?
Even Spiegelmann was a little late.
‘A young man like that asks me for help?’
It’s an interesting topic of conversation in a different way from ruins.
“yes. actually-.”
The explanation has finally begun.
Spiegelman focused on Russell’s story with a serious face.
.
.
Fortunately, it didn’t take long to explain the inside story.
Maybe it was because I had prepared the story in advance.
‘But that doesn’t mean we can talk about things like understanding the properties of the land, missions, or rewards.’
I have no choice but to tell a somewhat dramatized story.
Finally, the whole story is over.
“That happened.”
Elder Spiegelman slowly lowered his head.
“But I didn’t know you were so interested in earth magic. “I never thought that even after entering the 6th floor underground, I would remember the earth type magic book instead of the fire type magic.”
As mentioned earlier, it was impossible to explain the understanding of the land properties.
For Russell, it’s best to say, ‘I was just interested.’
Of course, if you ask whether Spiegelman’s thoughts are just a misunderstanding, it would not be true.
Anyway, aside from fire and its derivative attribute, thunderbolt, the next thing I was confident in was earth attribute magic.
“Hmm.”
Spiegelman, who was deep in thought, soon nodded.
“I don’t know how much help I can be to you, but I will do my best to help you.”
A much easier acceptance than expected. In response to his acceptance, Russell slightly lowered his head.
“thank you.”
Then, he quietly looked around and asked.
“However, I may be taking up too much of the elder’s time… … .”
Elder Spiegelman shakes his head from side to side in response to Russell’s question.
“Is that possible?”
He continued speaking with calm eyes.
“If it weren’t for the help of you and Alan Page, I might not be here today. “If you think of repaying the favor you received then, it’s only a few hours a week.”
The grace he received at that time was when Russell and Allen saved his life from an attack by cultists.
I thought the matter at the time was resolved by giving up the compensation from the royal family the day before.
‘I never thought you would still have that in mind.’
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Spiegelmann continued.
“Besides, if you were to ask me if I have anything left, it wouldn’t be that.”
‘What’s left… … ?’
It was a bit of a questionable statement, but it didn’t take long to figure out the meaning behind it.
“You are talking about the essence of originality magic that I brought out from the 6th floor underground.”
“You got it right.”
As long as it helps you, you will be able to share those magics.
“If it is impossible to hear, it is a complaint.”
I couldn’t dare ask for it, but I couldn’t help but wish for it.
He said with a puzzled expression, adding an Eastern proverb that Russell was also familiar with.
“In some ways, it’s not enough to ask for something from me.”
Seeing Spiegelman smiling cheekily as he finished speaking, Russell also smiled faintly.
Although he gave various reasons, it does not change the fact that in the end, he was the one who asked for help.
Nevertheless, I could only think that it was Spiegelman’s consideration to try to ease the psychological burden by giving examples of difficult Eastern proverbs.
‘Of course, it’s not completely wrong.’
Russell bowed his head again, feeling grateful for that fact.
“Well then, please take care of me in the future. “Elder.”
* * *
3 times a week.
Two hours each time.
After that, Russell continued to visit Elder Spiegelman’s laboratory whenever he had time.
Of course, each time I studied alone, I held the questions that arose in my arms.
The amount was so great that Elder Spiegelman, who had been helping faithfully, looked tired after just the fifth class.
“It was only two days ago that I gave you answers to the forty questions you asked… … .”
“I can’t believe so many questions piled up again in just two days.”
Spiegelman shook his head with a pale face as the number of questions increased to twenty more than before.
If you were to ask if the level of questions was normal, it wasn’t either.
‘Every single question goes right to the point. Even if it’s something that goes back and forth, it’s ultimately something that touches the essence of magic… … .’
It was not ordinary magic, but originality magic left behind by top wizards of all time.
But I never thought I would be able to conduct research to the point of asking questions that are so close to the essence in just two days.
Is he a genius, or is he a hard worker?
‘Because of both, we would have been able to achieve what we have now.’
It could not be denied that Russell’s enthusiasm was a good stimulant for Spiegelman himself.
‘If I don’t try hard, there might come a moment when I can’t answer the question.’
As the two wizards continue to fight each other… … .
Several months passed.
.
.
A dark night.
As usual, Russell was accelerating his magic research in his room until late at night.
All that lies before him is a small lantern that illuminates the surroundings.
Of course, Russell could have lit a few more lanterns to light up the entire room.
Otherwise, you could have brought a candle with a stronger luminous power.
Nevertheless, the reason why Russell relied on this one small lantern was simple.
‘Because I can concentrate much better this way.’
It was much easier to concentrate on work when only the top of the desk was bright, rather than when the entire room was bright.
There was a bundle of paper about two spans long lying at Russell’s feet.
Stacks of paper filled with magical theories and formulas that had been copied the day before.
What is different from before is that the sides of the stacks of paper are shiny with hand stains.
It has to be that way.
Because the process of understanding and analyzing those bundles of paper had been completed.
Of course, in order to use it in practice, there was still a process of acquiring it and training it.
‘Anyway.’
Of the stacks of paper that were two and a half spans high, only about a span remains now.
What was surprising was that while studying theories related to earth magic, my understanding of fire attribute magic also increased.
Of course, since the understanding of flame properties was already at the highest level, the increase was not that large.
However, it was clear that there was an increase even by a very small amount.
‘It might be because of the theory of magma or geothermal heat.’
Russell turned the page, guessing the reason.
square-.
I muttered to myself as I checked the few remaining pages.
‘It looks like this too is coming to an end.’
The magic Russell was seeing right now was the magic called ‘Earth Dragon’s Roar’.
Since it is a 7th circle magic, even if you complete the understanding and analysis, you will not be able to use it right away.
But I couldn’t help it.
Among the magics memorized at that time, all 6th circle magics had already been studied.
The remaining magic is now only two 7th circle magic. Even one of them was slowly coming to an end.
According to my rough estimate, there are at most five pages remaining in ‘The Earth Dragon’s Roar’.
It is true that at that point, I secretly feel worried.
What if my understanding of earth attribute magic does not increase even after studying all the remaining magic books?
That kind of anxiety.
Of course, that worry ended the moment Russell turned the last page of ‘The Earth Dragon’s Roar’.
[One mind tongam]
[A single, focused mind is powerful enough to pierce even rocks.]
[Due to your efforts, your understanding of earth properties will increase somewhat.]
[The level of understanding of land properties that has reached its limit is raised.]
[The understanding of advanced land properties changes to the highest level.]
Alarms poured in one after another.
[You have completed the mission.]
[As compensation, we will give you 2 advanced magic stones (edible).]
[As a reward, you will receive ‘Footprints of the Earth Dragon.’]
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