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Jerone, the second largest city in the Altera Empire.
Dojin was walking in the middle of Jeron, also known as the city of magic.
Instead of the mace he received as a basic reward, a neat longsword hung on his waist.
It was a sword that was passed on to me by Instructor Kruger of the Forest of Trials, separate from the tutorial reward.
He spoke passionately about the person he had seen as an instructor, saying that he had the most potential and talent, and he gave me a gift saying that I absolutely had to be an inspector.
[Gatekeeper’s Sword]
Grade: C
Wearing restrictions: None
An ordinary iron sword issued to the gatekeepers. Nothing special, but still good quality.
Attack Power: 12
A mysterious sight unfolded around Dojin as he walked, checking out better options than the tutorial rewards.
A magic carriage that moves with the power of mana rather than words, and a magical golem that moves busily to promote the store.
If you look around a little, you will be dazzled by the sight of structures of civilization built with magic rather than science.
Users who are seeing the city for the first time are stopping here and there, looking around in awe.
It’s not uncommon to see people lost and wandering.
However, Jeron was a very familiar place to Dojin, who had been a magician in his past life.
That was also the reason why there was no hesitation in Dojin’s steps as he roamed the city.
Dojin, who had gone through a shopping street selling the necessary items along the optimal route, arrived at his former location.
Eltomagia, the imperial tower that stands tall at the center of Jeron.
The majesty of the structure, which boasted a height that cannot even be seen on modern Earth, was tremendous.
However, Dojin’s destination was not this tower.
In the first place, Eltomagia is a place where those who are not qualified to enter are not even allowed to approach.
Dojin turned his head from the distant tower and looked at a one-story building in a corner far away.
A building that looks extremely shabby when compared to the Magic Tower of Eltomagia.
This is the Imperial Tower Business Trip Reception Center.
“… Come.”
As I opened the creaking door and went in, a female magician sitting at the counter greeted me dryly.
Is it a call to come in, or is it just a call to come in?
There was not even a shred of sincerity in the greeting he gave without taking his eyes off the paper he was reading.
After all, as you can see from the amount of work that went into the building, this reception desk was actually a screen installed outside to keep out the haphazard crowds.
The woman sitting there was definitely one of the lower-level magicians who had been seated in rotation.
‘This is why everyone is flocking to the academy.’
In fact, it has been a long time since users who change jobs to magicians at the Imperial Tower like Dojin have been hard to find.
Even if you present a letter of recommendation from the gate, they only oblige you to open the magic circuit and do not provide any support.
On the other hand, the Imperial Academy, which has emerged as the hottest job change location at the moment, grants students status at the academy upon changing jobs.
Then, the user could become a magic student, take basic lectures, and automatically acquire basic magic skills.
However, Eltomagia is not accepted as a member of the Magic Tower, and you have to beg to even receive one magic skill book.
This was the reason why this branch office, one of the wizard transfer locations, was so deserted five months after the start of the LOST service.
Because no other place offers better treatment than here for wizard advancement.
But that was a kind of misunderstanding that arose from not knowing that the characteristics of the Academy and Eltomagia were completely different.
‘Eltomagia isn’t a place like the Academy where they just feed you.’
An academy is an institution created primarily for educational purposes.
So, basic magic is also taught systematically.
If you wish, you can stay there and take intermediate and advanced courses.
Because it is that kind of place.
However, Eltomachia had a completely different purpose from the Academy.
This is a group of wizards who pursue the truth.
It is not a place to nurture talent, but a place where only the magicians needed for Eltomagia are selected as members.
‘It’s much more convenient to change jobs somewhere else, but if you can find food on your own, there’s no comparison between El Tomagia and other places.’
An academy that feeds you is comfortable.
But if you know how to find and eat it yourself, the return is much greater.
And Dojin was confident that he could suck out every bit of the benefits he could gain from the Imperial Tower.
Knock knock.
Dojin, who had finished thinking, lightly knocked on the counter.
Only then did the female wizard slightly raise her head.
And yet, seeing him continue to glance at the paper, it seems clear that he is truly a true wizard.
Wizards are basically eccentric.
“What’s going on?”
What’s going on? Of course I came to change jobs.
Dojin answered the female wizard inwardly and handed over the ‘letter of recommendation’ he had received as a reward at the gate.
“hmm.”
The female magician flips over the paper with a look of regret and checks the letter of recommendation.
“… It is definitely a wizard recommendation, and the issuer is the Adventurer’s Guild… for level 10 adventurers… … .”
The female wizard’s gaze, which was quickly checking the items, was fixed on the word ‘gateway’.
If they came through the gate, it means that the opponent is a Regenian, a hunter from another world who comes back to life after dying to hunt and kill monsters.
The woman who was thinking that she had to finish it quickly and send it off changed her mind.
If the opponent is a Regenian who came through the gate, it would be right to give them some advice.
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Out of a sense of minimal duty as a Rostanian, the woman gave advice that she would not normally have given.
“But. This isn’t something I should be saying as a member of the Imperial Tower… but it would be better to transfer to the Academy rather than here.”
As she spoke, the woman’s hands were rummaging through a bundle of magic stones that had been processed to open circuits.
It’s because it’s become a habit to do something without wasting time.
“Eltomagia is not interested in anyone who is not capable of contributing to the magical development of Eltomagia. Whether you are someone who has passed the gate like you or not. On the other hand, with this letter of recommendation, the Academy will provide basic training and some support. Wouldn’t that be better for you?”
The woman gave advice after thinking it through, but Dojin couldn’t accept it.
Dojin had his own clear reasons for changing jobs here.
“it’s okay.”
“… Well, I didn’t think you’d listen to my advice. I’m a wizard myself, but wizards can be quite stubborn.”
Phew. The woman let out a sigh and held out her hand.
In response, Dojin also extends his right hand.
“Where have you heard about breaking a circuit?”
“At the gate.”
Dojin, who was giving a vague answer, placed a magic stone with a magic circle engraved on it that the female magician had chosen in her right hand.
Then he chanted something and broke the magic stone with his thumb and index finger.
Then, the magic stone shattered and the sharp mana released wounded Dojin’s hand.
A stinging pain. The sensation of blood flowing was vivid, as the small pain did not subside unless special settings were made.
But that was only for a moment.
Soon the pain was replaced by the sensation of something cool running down the inside of my hand.
“Okay.”
At best, the circuit used to store and activate 1-star magic was broken to a point where it was ridiculously easy.
Dojin
Level: 8
Class: Wizard
Strength: 7
Agility: 8
Stamina: 46
Intelligence: 6
A class entry was added to the status window, and the occupation was displayed as a wizard.
While he was checking the status window, the woman’s eyes were already fixed on the paper.
Whether Dojin was a regenian or not, his attitude was that his job was done and that his work was finished.
‘Is this where it starts?’
But Dojin’s business was just beginning.
Knock knock.
Dojin, who caught her attention again, asked with confidence.
“I heard that special recommendations are given additional benefits.”
“Umm… … .”
The woman’s eyebrows furrow as she moans vaguely.
“I haven’t heard anything specific… Actually, I’m not in charge here. But I think I can give you a basic magic skill book. There must be a reason why it’s stuck there like that.”
Then she pointed to the side.
You can see a bookshelf densely packed with 1-star magic skill books of various types.
In fact, that item was precious. It was an item that instantly infused magical knowledge and created skills the moment it was used.
“How about I give you that? It’s not just a piece of writing, it’s got real magic in it. It would be very expensive to buy.”
“I’ve got the skill book, but I’d rather use the library.”
“… … .”
The woman’s movements stopped.
He looks at Dojin with slightly cold eyes.
“What are you saying now… … .”
“I said I would like to use the library.”
“There’s no library in Eltomagia. Most books are usually kept privately by individual magicians.”
Dojin drove a wedge into the woman who was once again acting drowsy and ignoring him.
“The library I am talking about is the library of Wanli.”
The Library of Ten Thousand Li. Also known as the Ten Thousand Libraries, it was a treasure trove of magical assets that Eltomagia had collected over many years.
“… If it’s a joke, it seems like it’s gone too far. The library is a place where only wizards of at least 7 stars, or blue rank, are allowed to enter. It’s a forbidden place that a novice wizard like you can’t even approach.”
In the Imperial Tower of Eltomagia, the colors of the rainbow, which symbolize the path to truth, are divided into ranks: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, and black.
And a wizard who has reached the rank of ‘Blue’ in Eltomagia would not be strangely able to become the lord of a remote magic tower.
Even if he was a Regenian, it was not something a rookie who had just switched to being a magician could say about entering the library of the Great Ten Thousand Li, which was only granted limited access to such people.
It is perhaps natural for a woman who dreams of one day rising to the ranks of the Blue and higher and setting foot on the library of ten thousand miles on her own two feet to feel uncomfortable.
‘Anyway. Even in a miscellaneous novel, they use the phrase ‘Library of Ten Thousand Li, Library of Ten Thousand Li’, so these kinds of people get tangled up.’
Tak. The wizard lowered his gaze, nervously opening his thesis.
It was a gesture that clearly meant that from now on, he would completely ignore you.
Not even a shred of the kindness that had been shown remained.
Hana Dojin was not at all intimidated by her cold attitude, and instead confidently pointed to the cold communication bracelet she was wearing and spoke.
“It’s probably because there’s no proper manual, so ask someone who knows. The contract between Eltomagia and the Adventurer’s Guild clearly states that ‘one benefit’ is given to a special recommendation. This is clearly stated in the contract written by the greatest person in Eltomagia.”
“You really… … !”
And yet, they even mentioned the only ‘black position’ of Eltomagia.
The woman was so angry that she couldn’t believe it.
However, the reason she couldn’t immediately kick out the man in front of her was because all strangers who crossed the gate were special recommendations from the Adventurer’s Guild.
The story of the Tower Lord of Eltomagia and his relationship with the Adventurer’s Guild is so famous that it has even been made into a children’s story.
Perhaps because the name of such a big shot came up, she had a hard time making a decision.
‘If by any chance, if by any chance what this person says is true… … .’
There might be a complaint from the Adventurer’s Guild, and then the reprimand you’d receive for asking a stupid question up top would be nothing more than an embarrassment.
The wizard, who had been struggling with his shaking pupils, finally thought while fiddling with his bracelet.
‘Okay. Let’s just ask. It’s his fault anyway. And honestly… I’m also curious to see if that’s really the case.’
A woman with her mind made up stared at Dojin.
“It may sound stupid, but I’ll ask anyway. But if he’s lying, you better be prepared. He’s not the kind of person you can just joke around with. Even if you’re a Regenian.”
Dojin nodded with a faint smile.
There was not a shred of anxiety in his expression.
No, rather, I was filled with confidence.
because.
[Quest]
The Room of Covetous Truth
Rating: Hidden
[Only high-ranking magicians of Eltomagia can enter the secret library of the Imperial Tower Eltomagia.
However, in extremely exceptional cases, it is said that outsiders can also visit the Manri Library.
If we could find a way to visit that place, we might be able to glimpse the fragments of truth they have so greedily collected.]
Objective: Enter the Manri Library without being a wizard belonging to Eltomagia
compensation: ???
Because at the end of the conversation we just had, the message I was waiting for appeared.
