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Episode 71
The Tower and the Assistant (1)
“I see. Well, there’s no way a solid knight like Mr. Jeremy would read such a ridiculous novel.”
“No! This is a lie! This is a lie!”
Richie screamed as if he was being treated unfairly.
The guy suddenly turned his head and this time aimed his arrow at Death Knight Jeremy.
“Jeremy! You speak up! That book is yours! Why should I be misunderstood like this because of you?”
Dalgrak, Dalgrak─!
Death Knight Jeremy shook his head violently and strongly denied Richie’s words.
It seemed like he really felt very wronged that he was being branded the owner of the red book.
“Wow! Wow! Do you see that thing sticking its flippers out all the way?”
Richie pounded his fists on his ribs and complained.
“I brought you back to life as a Death Knight, and now you dare repay my kindness with enmity?”
[But, Richie.]
“why!”
[If it weren’t for you, Jeremy wouldn’t have died in the first place.]
“Huh? Uh, um… … .”
[But why are you making such a fuss about reviving him?]
“… … .”
After hearing what I said, Richie just kept his mouth shut.
I wonder if it’s because my words don’t make sense?
The guy mumbled and answered with a trailing edge.
“No, well, that’s true, but… … .”
[… … .]
“Ah, I don’t know! No matter how much you say back to the boss who is like the sky?”
Richie starts to drive Death Knight Jeremy around without any hesitation.
Of course, Jeremy didn’t just sit back and take it.
The guy continued his argument, his jaw clenching violently.
Dalgrak, Dalgrak──!
[ha…….]
It was at that moment that I let out a deep sigh, unable to bear listening to the conversation between those dead guys.
Swish─.
Just then, Riley pulled me out of Richie’s arms. I quickly took advantage of the gap to speak to her.
[Riley, how’s your new signature magic? Do you feel like you’re getting the hang of it?]
Riley nodded and continued answering.
“Yes. I think I’ve definitely mastered the single-handed technique. It’s similar in principle to the “Magic Missile” I’ve been using, so I was able to learn it quickly.”
[That’s fortunate.]
“However, I think it will take some more time to get used to the wide area.”
The wide area still needs a little more time, ra… … .
Yeah, well.
Because Riley had absolutely no experience using strong firepower magic that poured out large amounts of magical energy.
It probably takes more training to get a feel for this.
[But where did you master the single-player?]
This alone was enough to see the results of two weeks of training.
“By the way, now that the new order is complete, wouldn’t it be a good idea to give it a name?”
That was when.
When I heard Riley say she was going to come up with a new skill name, I answered in a trembling voice.
[… … New technology name?]
“yes.”
[You name it?]
“Yes. Why?”
[… … .]
Why, why?
I was starting to realize how crappy Riley’s naming sense was.
I didn’t want my two-week-long craft to be called something like “Riley Ryu Ultra Super Mega Something.”
[Why don’t you just ask Richie to name it for you? He’s actually pretty good at naming things.]
“uh…….”
Riley answered with a slightly disappointed voice after hearing what I said.
“Since it’s a magic I created, I definitely want to name the spell myself… … .”
“That’s right, Master! Originally, the creator of such a spell should name it himself!”
Richie, who had just finished arguing with Death Knight Jeremy, joined our conversation.
Plague.
I don’t know why that skeleton guy only wears a hat at times like this.
If he joins Riley’s side, I don’t think he’ll ever be able to break her stubbornness.
[ha…….]
I let out a deep sigh.
[… … Okay. Just do it yourself, Riley.]
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“Yay.”
So the naming rights eventually went back to Riley.
Excited, she immediately started naming the technique with Richie.
“Now, listen, Lich-sama. The “single-moon” I’ve created this time is a magic that emphasizes instantaneous speed, right?”
“yes!”
“So, for now… … .”
Slowly, steadily.
I watched silently as she and Richie continued their naming process.
I sincerely hope that this time they give it a normal technical name.
“Therefore… … .”
“… … .”
“… … How about “Riley Ryu Rapid Mega Shooting Star Electric Bolt”?”
But as expected, the result was worse than garbage.
okay.
I was the one who had some expectations for Riley.
[ha…….]
I don’t know why I’m sighing so much today.
I looked at Richie.
The guy was also staring blankly at Riley without saying anything.
It seems like he can’t help but be astonished at Riley’s terrible naming sense.
I clicked my tongue and spoke to the rich guy.
[See? I told you so. This is what happens when you let Riley name things… … .]
“… … It’s really so cool?!”
huh.
okay.
That was an expression of admiration.
[Let’s just throw it all away.]
As expected, crazy people make great pairs.
I, a normal person, no… … I thought I would never be able to empathize with their code for the rest of my life.
* * *
Thud, thud─.
Riley and I packed all our stuff and headed out of the cave.
Now it was time to use the return stone to travel to the Irantes Tower.
“Hmm… … .”
But for some reason, Richie was glancing at Riley’s backpack with a displeased expression.
Soon the guy spoke to me in a cautious voice.
“Is this really all, Master?”
[Yeah. Why.]
“No, it looks a bit too plain.”
Of course, it has to be small.
I didn’t really pack anything except clothes.
“Oh, yeah! That’s right!”
Exactly─!
Then Richie clapped his hands lightly as if he had remembered something.
“I forgot what I was giving you! Just a moment!”
The guy who ran into the cave in a panic returned shortly afterwards with his arms full of junk.
[… … What is all this?]
“It’s an artifact!”
Richie continued speaking with a bright expression.
“I modified some of the stuff Riley stole from Retemis last time! I think it’ll come in handy if you keep it!”
[oh.]
Swish, swish─.
The guy who said that handed over the artifacts he had brought one by one.
“Take this too, and take this too… … .”
“… … .”
“Okay, that’s it!”
After collecting all the artifacts that Richie had given her, Riley’s subspace backpack was almost bursting with stuff.
[Hmm… … .]
I looked closely at the artifacts.
Items that primarily have effects that accelerate magical growth.
Artifacts of this level will be useful in the future.
“I really worked really hard on remodeling it!”
Yeah, it looks like that.
Judging by the performance of the fully complemented artifact, it was clear at a glance how much care Richie had put into Riley.
[Thank you. I will use it well.]
“What!”
So now it was really time to break up.
Richie waved goodbye lightly, and Death Knight Jeremy also came out to the cave entrance to see us off.
“I’ll be going now, Richie and Jeremy. Thank you so much for everything.”
“Okay! Bye!”
Woof, woof─!
As soon as Riley injected magic into the return stone, the air around them began to shake like crazy.
A slowly distorted vision.
As space and time were compressed, the teleportation magic embedded in the return stone began to unfold.
[… … ?]
At that very moment.
Just before my vision went completely dark, I was able to see an unexpected scene.
Dalgrak, Dalgrak─!
Why is that?
Death Knight Jeremy waves his hand affectionately at us.
The hilt of the sword hanging from his waist was slightly worn.
[uh…….]
I tried to continue speaking in a cautious voice.
[… … Jeremy must have had a hard time sparring with you.]
‘That’s true. He is a truly grateful person.’
[… … .]
Paat─!
The conversation ended in a dark scene.
My eyes became completely dark.
At the same time, a familiar feeling of floating enveloped our bodies.
* * *
As the swirling magical energy gradually subsided, Riley slowly opened her eyes.
Saaaa …
“… … .”
[… … .]
A vast desert with no end in sight.
An unexplored area that is not even on the standard map of the empire.
Wheeing─!
Riley squinted her eyes at the sandstorm that suddenly blew in.
“Oh, are you by any chance the wizard Riley who was supposed to come to the tower today?”
“… … ?”
That was when.
A young voice comes from behind.
When we turned our gaze back, we saw a dark-skinned boy looking at us with bright eyes.
“… …Who are you?”
“Ah, nice to meet you!”
Bow─.
The boy who greeted me with a deep bow began to introduce himself in a bright voice.
“I am Tephi, and I will be your assistant starting today! Please take good care of me!”
“… … .”
[… … .]
I looked closely at the assistant who introduced herself as Tepi.
He was much younger than I thought.
Judging by the naked eye, she looks about a year or two younger than Riley.
[Hmm… … .]
There were no particular complaints.
Originally, the younger the assistants of the magic tower, the more capable they were.
The assistant of the magic tower was, strictly speaking, a subordinate of the Letemis cadet.
They learn magic by doing odd jobs under the wizard in charge.
They say that even a dog in a private school can recite poetry after three years, so even if he didn’t learn magic directly, the assistant could learn a lot just by watching the research from over his shoulder.
When the assistant felt that he had gained sufficient enlightenment, he would quit his job as an assistant and become independent as a magician.
Perhaps because of this, older assistants tend to be slightly avoided among magicians.
Even though he was of a certain age, being an assistant meant that he was less capable of being independent as a wizard.
If we compare the older assistant to the cadet of Rethemis… … .
Oh, yeah.
You could think of him as a failed cadet who fails his exams every time and never graduates.
“By the way, Wizard, is the backpack on your back the only thing you brought?”
“Oh, yes.”
“Oh! Then would you give it to me? This kind of thing is usually done by an assistant, hehe.”
Tepee spoke in the aforementioned voice.
Judging by his appearance and the excitement he seemed to have, it seemed like he was looking forward to becoming the wizard’s assistant.
Perhaps during that time, there was no wizard in charge, so he had to do the chores assigned to him by others.
I can understand to some extent why Tepi is so excited.
Swish─.
Riley handed the subspace backpack to Tephy without hesitation.
Since it had been ordered to be “lightened” anyway, it wouldn’t be particularly heavy.
“Here it is.”
“Oh, yes! Thank you!”
Ta-da!, bang!
But right then.
Tephy, who had accepted Riley’s luggage, snapped her fingers twice in succession.
Then, the backpack suddenly rose upward and began to float behind Tepi.
Woof, woof─.
The neat development of the “Levitate” spell. Riley let out a soft exclamation of admiration after seeing the sight.
“… … Mr. Tepi is also an excellent magician.”
“Hehe, the title of wizard is still too much for me. I’m just an apprentice who only knows how to use one or two tricks.”
Tepi smiled awkwardly and continued speaking.
“Okay, then let’s go to the magic tower quickly! Elder Isabella is waiting for you anyway!”
After hearing that, Riley looked around and asked Teffi a question in a cautious voice.
“By the way, Mr. Tepi.”
“yes!”
“Where on earth is the Magic Tower?”
No matter how much I looked around, I couldn’t find a building that looked like a tower.
All we see is a vast desert.
It was a far cry from Isabella’s words that the Return Stone would take us right to the entrance of the Tower of Magic.
“lol.”
But when Tephy heard Riley’s question, she just smiled brightly.
“Sir, we were standing right in front of the magic tower from the beginning?”
“……yes?”
“Um, wait a minute! It’ll be quicker if you see it for yourself!”
After saying meaningful words, Tepi squatted down on the sand and began drawing geometric patterns.
Judging from the way he was drawing the circuit smoothly without any problems, it seemed like this task was something that Tepi was familiar with.
Swish, swish─.
How much time has passed like that?
Finally, a small magic circle was drawn on the sand.
“Okay, that’s it!”
Tepi shook the sand off his hands with a proud expression.
And the very next moment.
The ground shook violently and something began to rise from under the ground.
Kugugugugugugugugugu──!
A huge wall appeared before our eyes.
no.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that it wasn’t a barrier.
[… … outer wall.]
I slowly looked up.
How high will it be?
A tower so strong that it was almost impossible to measure appeared. Its outer wall was the same color as the sand of the desert.
Woof, woofwoof─!
Sandstone blocks engraved with all sorts of magic circles were floating around the magic tower.
Tepi stretched out his finger toward the magnificent tower and shouted in a bright voice.
“Welcome to the Tower of Lantes, Wizard!”
“… … .”
[… … .]
