The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 186
Dirty tricks (4)
“… … Count Esula, the mental control that was on him has been released.”
The old wizard’s eyes, which had been closed, flashed.
Soon, a black magical power began to resonate from his hand, and as if it had been waiting, it spread out widely.
Wooooow-
Chorrrrrrrr!
The hems of her clothes fluttered in the massive flow of magical power, and the research papers that filled the workshop were scattered here and there.
But he didn’t care.
“Ugh!”
And only when the amount of magical power in operation reached its peak was the magic realized.
The wave is spreading!
Finally, the old wizard crossed the torn space and stepped toward the promised place.
To where the ‘man’ is waiting.
“Your Majesty, I have confirmed that the black magic power placed on him has dissipated.”
“Are you finally dead?”
“Yes.”
He didn’t say who died or how, but I knew everything, raising the corners of my mouth arrogantly.
Countess Esula!
Because the time until the bastard died was practically calculated.
I nodded, checking the current time.
“Exactly as I expected. It seems they killed him as soon as he arrived at the Federation Empire and reported.”
“Considering the timing, it seems that is what happened.”
“What additional information have you obtained?”
“Unfortunately, there was no room to obtain information through ‘hints’. That was not the intention in the first place.”
but.
The old wizard looked at me with a look of regret.
To be exact, the strange hemispherical object placed in front of me.
“Considering that we have successfully used magical power at this distance, it is a satisfactory result. At least it means that the magical power that has been infiltrated there can be used as much as you want.”
It has been confirmed that magical power does not dissipate even at distances of hundreds of kilometers.
And the magic was also successfully maintained.
It may not seem like much, but what he had just done was an action that completely turned conventional wisdom about magic on its head.
Of course, the one who was most surprised was himself.
‘I never thought something like this would be possible… … .’
Magic, the medium that moves and sustains magic, slowly disappears into the air when the caster moves a certain distance away.
Conversely, the closer you are, the easier and more precise the use of your magic becomes.
This, which the wizards named ‘resonance distance’, was a phenomenon that even the great wizards could not avoid, as it followed the laws of nature.
But it is clear that he went against that providence and succeeded in using his magical power.
‘An artifact that drastically increases the range of magical resonance… … .’
That’s right, it was thanks to that strange object that the King’s aide had installed on his way to the border area.
The old wizard swallowed hard.
“Even if the operation of magical power is extremely difficult and the use of high-level magic is restricted, this is clearly an invention that completely overturns the existing methods of operating magic.
“I guess so.”
“Even I never thought that something like this would exist… … Perhaps the Federal Empire would not have imagined that they could continue their espionage activities in this way.”
“hmm.”
At this, he nodded indifferently.
Technology that has not been made public.
It would have been impossible to guess that unless you regressed.
Of course, even if the technology was revealed later, it would already be too late.
‘There’s no way they could detect the magical power used by the Archmage.’
Even the palace was filled with the aura of black magic, which was of the same lineage.
It would take a lifetime to notice the handful of energy that the Archmage secretly operates there.
I rested my chin on the artifact I had provisionally named the Resonance Amplifier.
“So for the time being, we should just focus on how to use this?”
“I think it would be good to use it as a servant horse. If you use a human who has been implanted with magical power as a host, it would be possible to obtain information about the surroundings.”
“Not a bad story.”
To begin with, mind control is not perfect.
First of all, in order to activate it, you had to consider the target’s mental power level, and as explained above, if the opponent was skilled in martial arts, there was a high chance that they would resist magic.
‘Besides, according to the explanation I heard later, the effect of the suggestion weakens as time passes.’
The effective duration was said to be approximately half a day, right? So, that means it cannot be treated as an all-purpose tool.
It might have been better to obtain information over a long period of time that way.
“First of all, it would be good to obtain information between the Federation Empire and Madra. Extract information as much as you can.”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Until then, you are in charge of using the resonance amplifier.”
Thud-
I pushed the resonance amplifier towards the old wizard.
“hmm……!”
The old wizard who had accidentally received the artifact lifted it carefully.
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“Can I really take care of this? Isn’t it something very precious… … .”
“It’s not something that has been revealed to the world yet, but it can’t be said to be precious.”
Shhh-
The corners of my mouth began to rise slightly.
“At least to me.”
“iced coffee…….”
The old wizard looked at me with renewed admiration.
And George’s shoulders shrugged as he looked at the sight.
“Well, it was worth it to do it myself.”
“I guess that’s what it means.”
I looked at the calendar on the wall and replied appropriately.
The time of approaching winter, signaling the end of peace.
‘For now, all we have to do is wait for the information to be compiled.’
As if waiting for the turbid clouds of war, all the pieces of the puzzle were finally coming together.
***
The innermost part of the lab in the tower, requiring the strictest security.
Only a very limited number of people were allowed to set foot there, but George, the King’s adviser, was no exception.
Squeak-
“… … .”
George opened the door to the lab confidently and entered, looking around briefly.
A mountain of research records and devices of unknown purpose.
In it, I found a man with a familiar, exotic appearance.
“Are you busy?”
“… … Ah, this is it!”
A man who had been busy with something stood up from his seat.
Then, the distinct facial features characteristic of the Southern Continent were clearly revealed.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t even realize your Majesty was here… … .”
“It doesn’t matter.”
“I don’t know how I can serve you since this is the situation, but… … please come in for now.”
He took off the white gown given to researchers at Matap and brought out a chair.
“Your Majesty, why have you come all the way here?”
“The results of practical use of the resonance amplifier are out.”
“Resonance amplifier… … Ah, you mean the device that increases the magical resonance distance?”
The exotic-looking researcher smiled sheepishly.
He seemed embarrassed that he couldn’t even remember the name of his own invention.
However, those who know the truth will have no choice but to nod their heads.
‘The resonance amplifier was merely an additional invention that emerged during his research.’
Even the old wizards who had stepped onto the path of great magic were astonished by the object, which was nothing more than an additional result.
Rather, it is something that the researcher who discovered it may have forgotten about for a while.
If he had known this fact, he might have opened his eyes wide and called it the study of the century.
‘… … Well, I guess that can’t be helped.’
George looked at the man through sleepy eyes.
El Bardo.
He was a scholar so valuable that the first prince of that time personally took action to save him.
“You said the results came out. What happened?”
“Although it was difficult to operate, the effect was certain. The magical power was maintained from here to the capital of the Federal Empire.”
“Hmm… … So that means it’s safe up to a few hundred kilometers. If we increase the number of connected devices, then it should be possible to go even further.”
El Bardro muttered, stroking his chin as if lost in his own thoughts, a scholarly trait still present.
George, who was watching the scene, asked indifferently.
“Is the rooftop terrace worth staying in?”
“Yes? Ah, thanks to His Majesty the King’s support, I am living comfortably.”
El Bardo, whose research was being disrupted by agents of the Federal Empire.
The first prince at that time called him here as soon as the magic tower was cleared.
How surprised he was when he found out that the person who saved him was actually the First Prince…
“I’m really glad that I can focus solely on my research. At the time, when my research was almost taken away, I really wondered what would happen… … .”
Now that I have been granted the honorable position of Chief Researcher at Matap, I really don’t know what the future holds.
El Bardo smiled gently as he recalled those sentiments.
“Anyway, I’m glad that I was able to repay even a little of the favor I received from him. Is there anything else you need?”
“We need more resonant amplifiers.”
Since their effectiveness had already been proven, there was a need to increase their number for smooth operations.
“I see. How much do you need?”
“I think about 300 would be enough.”
“Are you talking about 300?”
The scholar’s eyes opened wide.
That would be enough to cover the entire Federal Empire.
But after thinking about something, he eventually nodded.
“I think we can make it somehow. All the equipment and technology is already on the roof.”
Thanks to the support of the Archmage and the current King, Esteban’s Magic Tower has developed to a level that is almost comparable to that of the Imperial Magic Tower.
Moreover, hasn’t it been a long time since the raw materials for making magic tools were produced domestically?
Even if the quantity was 300, it was not impossible to produce it within the period.
“Then I will come and get it soon.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I will contact you as soon as it is completed.”
George nodded and got up from his seat.
Through George’s eyes, the results of the research that the scholar had been looking at earlier came into view.
[… … Magic power amplification through jewels was successfully achieved.]
[It’s not just that using magic becomes easier, but the power itself becomes stronger. The multiplier is roughly… … .]
An unfortunate piece of research that almost ended up being monopolized by the Federal Empire.
[… … It was close to reaching the target of 3.45 times.]
It was clear that they would soon astonish the world.
***
The palace covered in thick dark clouds and pouring rain.
The emperor felt that the pungent scent of blood engraved on the pillars of Daejeon was particularly strong today.
“Your Majesty, I hear that the Archmage has finally unlocked the vault.”
In the midst of all this, some good news arrived.
The emperor raised the corners of his lips as he savored the scent of blood.
“okay?”
The first prince who had been pressuring him since a certain moment.
I’ve known for a long time that he had a safe that he treasured.
But even if you knew that, it didn’t mean you could get your hands on it right away. That old safe was made to explode immediately if anyone unauthorized touched it.
Of course, that’s not the case anymore.
“I wonder what great thing is inside after bothering you until the end. Bring it right now.”
“I will obey your orders.”
A moment later, the palace servants came carrying an entire safe about a meter long.
The emperor winked arrogantly and snapped his fingers.
“Open it.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Squeak-
The tightly closed safe door opened, and the items that had been sleeping inside were finally revealed.
But for a moment, the emperor’s eyebrows slightly furrowed as he looked at this.
“document?”
He hadn’t expected to find any treasure, but since it was a safe he considered important, he had expected it to contain something of equal value.
But what is this?
All that’s piled up inside are just pieces of paper with something written on them!
Step by step – step by step –
“… … !”
The servants hurriedly bowed their heads and stepped back.
This is because the emperor himself began to approach.
Swish-
So the emperor lifted the documents that were in the safe.
And then slowly.
I began to read them very slowly, savoring them.
“… … .”
That was the moment.
I started to feel a sense of incongruity in the repetitive words.
“……crow?”
The Emperor’s hair fluttered, revealing a long, hidden scar.
