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Truth Tower.
The wizards and I moved towards it.
Perhaps thanks to the money poured in, the interior of the tower was very splendid.
After passing the first and second floors, where artifacts were sold, the third floor, where the wizards lived, was revealed.
From the study room filled with Circle 1 and Circle 2 magic books, to the spacious research lab.
As each space was introduced, satisfaction filled the wizards’ eyes.
Finally, he showed me the accommodation.
“This is the space where you will stay.”
“wow…….”
After assigning each wizard to a room while they admired the interior, I went up to the fourth floor with Simton.
The fourth floor was where the executives lived.
The space was spacious, but only one person was going to stay there.
“Simton. For the time being, you can use the 4th floor.”
“… … Me alone?”
“This is a space assigned to executives, but right now you’re the only executive. Isn’t that right? Director of the Research Institute.”
Director of the Truth Tower Research Institute.
This was a new position that Simton had recently acquired.
Simton smiled broadly at my words.
“I understand. Then, Your Majesty, do you plan on using the 5th floor?”
“Right. Do you want to go to the 5th floor?”
“Yes. I miss you.”
Simton and I moved towards the top floor of the tower.
Since the Truth Tower is shaped like a cone, the space becomes narrower as you go up the floor.
So, the top floor only had the office and research lab of the rooftop lord.
“I am amazed,” said Simton, looking around the office.
“It’s certainly spacious.”
“Of course it is my space to use.”
“What is that room over there?”
“Special Research Lab.”
“A special research lab?”
“That’s the name.”
“Can I take a look?”
“of course.”
Simton and I entered the special research lab.
Simton’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the laboratory filled with expensive tools.
“The facilities are incomparable to the laboratory on the third floor. By the way, the items here… …were they all made at the Aldorn Tower?”
“that’s right.”
Aldorn Tower.
It was a magic tower that created magical tools that could be called luxury items.
Even for the most basic tool, the Mana Cutter, the items sold at Aldorn Tower were about 1.5 times more effective than those sold at other towers.
Good artifacts come from good tools.
That was the reason why I bought the items from Aldorn Tower without hesitation, despite the high price.
‘By the way, when are you planning to visit?’
Since support had been promised to begin the moment the tower was erected, it seemed likely that the Duke or Helton would visit this place soon.
The support items to be received at that time had already been decided.
‘I’ll have to ask for a copy of the 3rd Circle Magic Book and… … the materials to make a staff.’
Staff of Bravery.
It was a staff I had previously obtained from a dungeon.
Although it was an artifact that had been used quite usefully up until now, its performance was gradually reaching its limits.
This is because while I am currently a 3rd circle magic user, the maximum magic I can store in my staff is 2nd circle.
It’s time to replace it.
‘I guess I should try making one with at least a unique grade.’
Support from the Duke.
There, I planned to modify the Storm Sword 2 style and several other sword techniques and also receive support from the Marquis.
With the support of both groups, it will be possible to create artifacts of unique grade.
‘To that extent… … I guess I can use it up to the 5th circle.’
That was enough for now.
After finishing my thoughts, I looked at Simton, who was absentmindedly looking around the lab.
“Simton?”
“Yes, my lord.”
“I’d like you to take care of the Magic Tower for the time being. Is that possible? As you know, I’m a bit busy.”
At my words, Simton’s face showed a mixture of half joy and half embarrassment.
“Okay, I understand. But… … I wonder if I can do it well… … .”
“It won’t be difficult. You just have to work hard in the lab on the third floor. I’ll tell you how to make the artifacts I’m thinking of, so just give me good instructions.”
The idea was to soon supply the city with ultra-low-cost artifacts.
It was not so much for profit as to attract tourists and build a reputation as a magical city.
So I started to tell Simton about the production method. He nodded while quietly listening to me.
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“Okay. Then how about the frame and circuit… … .”
“I’ve already spoken to the blacksmiths in the city. They’ll come by tomorrow to deliver the goods. You just need to receive them and do the engraving work.”
“I will do that. By the way, are you really going to sell the items at this price? Isn’t it too cheap…?”
“I think there will be about 10% left? You can earn enough gold by making expensive artifacts later.”
“Okay, the engraving isn’t that hard, so I’ll start working on it as soon as the items arrive.”
“Yes. I will continue to supply you with the catalysts needed for the mana liquid, so just work hard. Once you have settled in, you will be able to utilize the special research lab. Then, you will be able to handle advanced materials as you wish.”
“Yes? Can I use this place too?”
“If the director of the research lab can’t use it, who will?”
Simton was expected to be a flashy assistant to me.
Simton looked at me, his expression brightening at those words.
“Um… … .”
“Uh. Why?”
“If you have any time left… … may I use the special research lab… … .”
“From now on?”
“yes.”
“Do you have any materials to use?”
Simton nodded at those words.
“Of course. I just happened to have something I wanted to try making, and I think I could definitely try it with those tools.”
“Then use it. But handle it gently. Those tools are expensive.”
“thank you!”
I am so grateful.
Tools don’t wear out with use.
Simton was an important talent who would be in charge of production at the Tower in the future. The quality and quantity of artifacts produced at the Tower would depend on how diligently he worked. So it wasn’t difficult to give him this level of privilege.
“If you are grateful, you will definitely see results.”
“ancient!”
“I’ll come by from time to time.”
After finishing the conversation with Simton, I started moving downstairs.
* ? ?* ? ?*
At the entrance to the tower, Seron and the Sword Demon Corps were waiting.
They followed me like shadows.
Just before taking that step inwardly.
Someone grabbed my shoulder.
How can you come this close without even making a sound?
The opponent was an extremely strong master.
The reaction was instantaneous.
Before I could even finish my thoughts, magic was already being cast around my body.
Starting with the Aqua Shield flowing out of the ring, and various defensive magics.
Normally, the hand that grabbed my shoulder would have bounced off because of the defensive magic surrounding my body.
But the hand that was holding my shoulder was still there.
‘Who is it?’
Even a 5th circle wizard or a high-level knight would have a hard time ignoring my defensive magic.
According to the article, he was at least an expert or top-level player.
The only good thing was that there seemed to be no hostility.
“master!”
Sreung! Along with Seron’s urgent voice, the sound of several swords being drawn was heard.
When I looked back, I saw Inyoung wearing a white robe.
Then a voice came out from within the robe.
“… … Your skills have improved a lot since then.”
It was a familiar voice.
“… …Duke Meleos?”
The duke smiled, pulling back the hood of his robe.
“Yeah, that’s right. Are you surprised?”
“If you suddenly grab someone by the shoulder, anyone would be surprised.”
“Well then, that’s good. I wanted to see you flustered at least once.”
“So, are you satisfied?”
“Well, you don’t seem that surprised… … I’m actually more surprised. When on earth did your skills improve so much?”
With the rise of the Circle and the new talents, casting speeds have increased dramatically, so it’s no wonder he’s surprised.
“I achieved 3 circles.”
“……what?”
The duke’s expression became blank at my words.
It seemed to take a while to understand the meaning.
“It is literal.”
“… … Are you… … talking?”
“yes.”
Meleos.
In his head, there would have been no scene of me catching Houdini.
I guess I was thinking of something like grabbing your ankle if you do it well.
Now it was time to change that thinking a little.
There was a brief silence, and the duke’s expression became serious.
“… …Can I check the circle?”
“Of course. However, after verification, I would like you to provide me with 3rd circle magic books. As many as possible.”
To explore the circle, you had to infuse mana into the target’s heart.
It was a bonus that the opponent had to offer no resistance.
In a word, it is an act of entrusting one’s life to others.
Even if you just move your mana slightly, you can easily burst your opponent’s heart.
As I was taking such a risk, the Duke naturally had to pay me a price.
What I wanted was the 3rd circle magic book.
“If it’s a manuscript, it won’t be difficult. If you promise not to leak it, I’ll give it to you.”
“All right.”
It would be better if they gave me the original, but that was practically impossible.
Since you can learn magic from either a copy or the original, the first priority was to obtain the magic book.
The peacock swallowed hard and then moved his mana towards my body.
I accepted his mana without any resistance.
Mana began to flow around the heart.
“… … ”
“How is it?”
“Sure… … I see. Heh heh… … This can’t be happening… … .”
Meleos.
He looked at the silver-haired wizard standing before him.
Less than half a year after achieving Circle 1, you’ve already achieved Circle 3?
Searching the entire continent, you will not find a wizard who has raised his circle this quickly.
Right now, in front of his eyes, was a one-of-a-kind magical genius, no, a monster.
The Archmage’s heart began to beat violently.
* ? ?* ? ?*
Meleos and I headed straight to my office, located inside the castle walls.
A peacock sitting on a soft sofa looked at me.
“I heard about what happened at the Marquis’ house. Remton must be very heartbroken. He’s a more affectionate guy than he looks… … .”
“But I’m sure you’ll overcome it.”
“Yeah… … I guess so. But having a son like you makes me worry less. If only Helton had been half as handsome as you.”
“He is a very good son. I am just a bit unusual.”
This was the truth.
Helton Emilton.
Because he was a guy with both talent and personality, he was a decent successor.
The peacock chuckled at my words.
“That’s true. By the way, Youngji seems quite lively.”
On the way here.
The duke was watching with interest the sight of Prinus starting to fill up with people.
It was not surprising that his interest was drawn to the city that had been cut off from the inflow due to the Territory War, which was being revived in less than a month.
“It took a lot of effort to make it like that.”
“I guess so. Every time I see you, it’s really amazing. Are you really twelve years old, kid?”
“Probably so.”
“That’s right… … .”
The grinning peacock took a sip of tea.
Silence for a moment.
I said as I looked at Meleos.
“The reason you came is probably because of the support you promised, right?”
“That’s right. I’ve decided to support you since the moment you set up the magic tower. As for the 3rd circle magic books… … Since you allowed me to explore, I’ll give you about ten of them for free.”
3 circle magic book.
Each and every one of these was knowledge and power.
As the circle got higher, the treatment received varied greatly depending on how much magic one knew.
Naturally, each magic tower or magic group would keep more than 3 circles of magic books hidden away.
Even though it was a manuscript, it was very good news that they were giving away ten copies for free.
It seems like we’ve gotten some pretty salty stuff from the start.
‘Well, the real deal starts now.’
White Tower.
The reason I made this connection was to obtain items that were difficult to obtain even with money.
Materials for unique grade wands.
And now, there are more magic books than the ten I have received.
For sweet support, it was time to start negotiating.
“Let’s get to the point. What do you want to receive?”
The peacock put down his teacup and asked a question.
