Episode 121: The Lost Phoenix -1-
The top priest smiled brightly at me.
“It’s been a while! Kim Cho-in, or should I call him Mukho Geom-ju? You’ve really grown into a great man in the time it took me to see you!”
“It just so happened.”
“You weren’t an ordinary person even before. How can a mere level 3 warrior block a sunfire? Huh, by the way, it’s only been a few months and you’re already level 5. Are you really a human?”
It’s not that fast.
As I was just laughing, Kim Ma-beop said something next to me.
“Grandpa, how about we start with work?”
“Look at that guy who’s been turned into a fool. Mukho Sword Master, this is how I live. When I get old, I should die, and I’m being bullied by my only grandson while eating food. I made that guy level 5 and now he’s acting like a dragon.”
“The real Celestial Dragon is my grandfather. I’m just an ordinary wizard.”
“What do you mean by a wizard on the topic of pyromancers? It’s a hundred years too early!”
“Grandpa! Stop!”
We sat around the table.
Matapju served coffee himself, just like he used to.
“Did you hear about the situation?”
“Yes. The phoenixes disappeared.”
“That’s right. It’s something we didn’t expect either. At the Magic Tower, we were definitely catching phoenixes little by little without the phoenixes knowing, right? But then one day, they suddenly disappeared.”
“Could it be that a god has come?”
“That’s true. It’s clear that the Divine Phoenix took its young. The question is how did the Divine Phoenix sense the danger? We clearly only caught the phoenixes when the Divine Phoenix was not there.”
Isn’t it overfishing?
I was suspecting the opposite situation.
“Isn’t it possible that there was unauthorized overfishing?”
“Unlicensed? Hmm… … .”
“Even if the Lord of the Tower was concerned and managed it from the level of the Magic Tower, isn’t it still something that people do? If someone had been secretly catching the Phoenixes at random, the Phoenixes would have definitely noticed the situation.”
“You’re saying they poached it? Hmm… … .”
It’s a difficult task.
The Sun Tower places a strong emphasis on discipline, and once under control, it is very difficult to avoid magical surveillance.
However, it seems that Matapju also thought that my point was valid.
When I see you lost in thought like that.
Instead, Kim Magic shook his head.
“Wouldn’t it be hard? I know because I was part of the Phoenix Valley guards, and the surveillance system was no joke. Not a single bird or rat could escape.”
“I don’t know. Where is 100 percent in what a person does? Someone who knows the Phoenix Valley surveillance system very well could have exploited a very small loophole and infiltrated the Phoenix Valley.”
“that…….”
“Hmm, that’s possible.”
Matapju nodded.
“But to do that, you have to be at the very top of our tower, at the level of an elder.”
“Grandpa. Are you an elder?”
“Yeah… … Why didn’t I think of this? It must have been because one or two elders, or maybe a few, got greedy and things got to this point. They’re just so greedy!”
Wow!
The magical power wave soared like fire.
As soon as it started to spread like a red fever, Kim Magic shouted in horror.
“Grandpa! Calm down! If you don’t, you’ll start another fire!”
“There is no fire.”
“Oh, wait! I’m going to the hospital again!”
“You seem so weak. You’re a pyromancer, so why are your resistances so weak?”
It’s not that it’s not true, but if it were a normal person, he would have suffered third-degree burns all over his body and been taken to hospital a long time ago.
Kim Magic created a flame shield and was sweating profusely inside it.
me?
I was looking around while equipped with magic resistance, fire resistance, and black flame.
Matapju finally calmed down and looked at me.
“A warrior’s perspective is certainly different from a wizard’s. It was a good decision to seek your advice.”
“Even if it weren’t for me, you would have figured it out quickly.”
“No. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, but my mind isn’t as sharp as it used to be. Hey, that guy needs to be here to help me, but he can’t even make coffee properly… … Anyway, I want to keep getting help from you. Is your timing okay?”
“It’s okay. There’s nothing special to do.”
“Thank you. When we’re done, I’ll give you one of my fancy magic weapons. I’m sure you’ll like it.”
The eyes of the tower guard were fixed on my ring.
A magic storage ring worn on the index finger of the right hand.
I got it from Caron and used it well for a while, but I hardly use it these days.
The pistols that were used as a set are now hung in the house as decoration.
“I look forward to it.”
“Yes, yes. You can look forward to it. Then let’s get started right away.”
“Yes. Let’s start at Phoenix Valley.”
“There’s nothing there… … Well, that’s the only way for now. I’ll send my grandson over, so you can go. Oh, do you have a car?”
“Yes.”
“Not an ordinary car, but a flying car. You want to drive it over that rough road?”
Why did you drive there last time?
When I gave him a questioning look, Matapju smiled brightly.
He takes out a very thin magic chip from his desk and throws it at Kim Magic.
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“Old! Serve the Mukho Sword Lord well. Today, I think of you as the Mukho Sword Lord’s chauffeur.”
“oh!”
Kim Magic, who received the magic chip, had shining eyes.
“Isn’t this a red cougar?”
“That’s the red cougar.”
“Grandpa! You don’t give it to me when I ask for it!”
“I’m not giving it to you. I’m lending it to you so that you can take good care of the Mukho Sword Master. When you’re done with your work and our Mukho Sword Master passes away, return it.”
“Since when have you been our silent swordsman? We’re both level 5, but you discriminate so much.”
Kim Magic grumbled but gave his approval.
“Your Majesty the Mukho Sword Master! Let’s go quickly!”
“Red Cougar? Is that a flying car?”
“Of course! It’s a very famous car! It’s part of my grandfather’s collection that he treasures very much!”
Move to the parking lot that Matapju uses alone.
Dozens of flying cars were lined up in a row.
The three most notable of them are:
Red sports car.
A square white SUV.
A magnificent black sedan.
Even at a glance, it stood out.
The texture itself was different, and magic letters were faintly floating on the surface.
Moreover, the magic wave.
I don’t know what kind of magical science engine was used, but magical power waves that surpassed those of a level 3 superhuman were gushing out like waves.
“Isn’t it amazing?”
Kim Ma-beop glanced at the sports car as if he was in awe.
“I didn’t know before I became a superhuman. Why were these three so expensive? I only understood after I became a superhuman.”
“The core is the magic science engine.”
“Did you know? These guys are possessed by magical spirits and can use magic themselves!”
“A magic car… … .”
“Wouldn’t that be much better than a mediocre 3rd level wizard?”
Kim Magic takes the right hand.
The magic chip I had received from Matapju earlier was shining on the back of my hand.
As soon as my hand touched the sports car, the power wave rippled greatly.
OMG.
The engine started automatically and the doors opened.
Is this called Caesar Door?
Sharp upwards like a pair of scissors.
Additionally, a light came on in the robot head mounted on the passenger seat console.
[Welcome aboard, Kim Magic.]
“Hello, Red.”
[It’s been 181 days, 7 hours, 31 minutes and 3 seconds since you boarded. Didn’t the Lord of the Tower accompany you?]
“Oh. Grandpa asked me to bring the Mukho Sword Lord here.”
The robot’s head was turned exactly 11 degrees to look at me.
[Mukho Sword Master… … Mukho Sword Master… … Your identity has been confirmed. Kim Jeon-sa, welcome to the Sun Tower and board the Red Cougar. Driver Kim Ma-beop, please sit in the driver’s seat, and your companion Kim Jeon-sa, please sit in the passenger seat.]
Kim Magic took the wheel.
Wheeing.
The ceiling opened halfway with a mechanical sound.
As the giant observatory opens.
Or like the main characters going out from an old animation secret base.
The red cougar floated up.
Kim Magic pulls the horn-shaped joystick (yoke design) that resembles an airplane rather than a car, and it shoots out like a bullet.
Ss …
An enormous gravity weighed down my body.
I was a warrior so I didn’t care, but Kim Ma-beop was really excited even though his face was wrinkled up.
“Let’s go! Red!”
He sent a gesture with his right hand, which was equipped with a magic chip, pushed the throttle forward to its maximum range, and tapped the particle floating in the air.
Kwakwakwang!
A rapidly accelerating flying car.
It’s called a car, but it’s closer to an airplane.
The robot head looked at Kim Magic and asked.
[Mr. Kim Magic. You have exceeded the recommended flight speed. Would you like to switch to auto mode?]
“Are you crazy? Manual! Go manual! Always manual!”
[When calculating the control value of Kim Magic that was entered into me, the probability of an accident is extremely high.]
“No need! There’s a safety device! Even if I die soon, it’s manual!”
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud as I watched from the side.
If you’re going to die, you should die alone. Why are you doing that?
“Yay!”
Kim Magic pulled the joystick back and then dropped it forward.
The red cougar swoops down.
In an instant, it exceeded 800 kilometers per hour.
If it’s not a supersonic plane, and a flying car is going 800 kilometers per hour, the air resistance is enormous.
Kim Magic rolled his eyes as the tremendous pressure poured down on him.
Foam was flowing from his mouth.
He passed out, unable to overcome the acceleration of gravity.
“Oh, really!”
Why would a weak wizard, or rather a pyromancer, use extreme acceleration?
Even the top priest sometimes has sudden rashes, but it seems like the blood has nowhere to go.
It’s even more so because you’re young.
[Switch to automatic mode.]
The red cougar started to drive automatically as if it was familiar with it.
Slow and smooth driving.
As it turned out, Kim’s magic was flying in the wrong direction.
If you leave it to the magic spirits, you’ll only arrive at the Phoenix Valley after the sun has set.
A distance that can be reached in 30 minutes if you walk moderately.
“Oh my.”
I had no choice but to step forward.
After struggling in the cramped sports car, he sat Kim Ma-beol in the passenger seat and then sat in the driver’s seat himself.
The robot head quietly watched as Kim Magic removed the magic chip from the back of his hand and attached it to his hand.
Perhaps he received permission to operate the tower via remote communication.
[Driver Kim Jeon-sa has been confirmed. Would you like to switch to manual mode?]
“Okay. Show me the shortest route to my destination.”
[Displayed in augmented reality.]
A blue line appeared on the windshield of the red cougar.
I followed it all the way.
At top speed, of course.
Although the body of the car shook violently, the flying car was actually flying without shaking.
“Kueeek!”
Kim Ma-beop screamed strangely from the side, but I ignored him.
Eventually, he started vomiting, but the magic field blocked the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat.
The robot head spat out an emotionless voice.
[Detects foreign substances in the vehicle. Performs self-purification, cleaning, and disinfection.]
Purification magic evaporates the debris.
As the magic ray illuminated Kim Magic, his dirty clothes and body were automatically cleaned.
In addition, disinfectant gas is sprayed.
I nodded my head faintly.
“It’s worth driving an expensive car.”
[thank you.]
Uh… … That wasn’t a compliment, I was just talking to myself.
Yeah, if you’re happy, it’s OK.
We arrived at Phoenix Valley in less than 15 minutes.
I’ve never had any flying car training, but driving it was easy.
Because I have two specialties: driving and riding.
I parked my car comfortably and pulled out Kim Magic, who still hadn’t come to his senses. The robot head looked at me and spoke.
[It was a clean and pleasant flight after a long time, Mr. Kim. I hope Mr. Kim will drive when I return.]
“I’ll do that. Mr. Magic wants to enjoy extreme sports, not driving.”
[It’s genetic.]
Did you learn it from watching the rooftop bar?
This is why knee training is scary.
Children are greatly influenced by every word their grandparents say while sitting on their laps.
“Ugh, where is this place?”
As soon as he set foot on the ground, Kim Magic also came to his senses.
“This is the Valley of the Phoenix.”
“Already? Oh, I guess Red was driving?”
I raised my right hand without saying a word.
A magic chip glows softly on the back of the hand.
“Did the Mukho Sword Master drive?”
“Yes. It was easy. Just follow the navigation.”
“My grandfather never really gave me any authority, but he seemed to have a positive view of it.”
“Well… … Well, I guess it’s better than Mr. Magic driving. I guess he drives a little too aggressively.”
“Hehehe. If not now, then when will I ever get to drive one? Grandpa will lend you any other car, but he will never lend you a red, white, or black one.”
I think you’re talking about the SUV and sedan from earlier.
Looks like Matapju likes tea.
He said that he usually drives his own car without a driver.
After Kim Magic said that, he whispered to me.
“When this matter is resolved, ask for the Red Cougar.”
“Yes? The Red Cougar? I heard that Lord Matap likes that kind of tea. Would you like to give it to him?”
“If the Mukho Sword Lord asks, I’ll give it to you. Just say something. You have nothing to lose.”
Why is there no harm in it?
That’s all debt.
When I showed up with the Mukho Sword, Matapju’s eyes became more greedy, but I don’t want to give him an excuse.
If you insist on giving it to me, I won’t refuse.
“Is the Phoenix here?”
“Hahaha. Please don’t call me that.”
“What do you call the Phoenix instead of the Phoenix?”
The wizards guarding the Phoenix Valley approached.
I cast my gaze into the valley.
It’s changed a lot in just a few months.
The mysterious sight that had been like a paradise had completely disappeared, and it had become a wasteland like a desert.
All you can see are sand dunes and rock tombs.
This is because the magic power of the phoenix that enriched nature has completely disappeared.
“It’s desolate.”
“Oh, that’s right. Even the Phoenix Barrier disappeared. A few days ago, a city official came to investigate and I was sweating profusely trying to explain things.”
“You said you already scanned everything with detection magic?”
“Yes. The Lord of the Tower himself confirmed it. He said that the Shinsoo Phoenix cleaned it so thoroughly that nothing could be salvaged.”
This means that magical tracking is impossible.
It’s the same no matter how many traits I equip.
In that case, we’ll have to use another method.
There was a method I had been thinking about since I left home.
I put the golf bag I was carrying on my back on the ground.
Boo-wook, open the zipper and take out the items you brought inside.
Folding sit-down table.
A miniature magic furnace.
A special pot for medicinal herbs.
Correction beakers and flasks.
Fireproof spoons and chopsticks.
And various materials and syringes.
All alchemical instruments.
This alone is not enough.
A miniature magic refrigerator.
World Iron, True Silver, and Solar Copper to be used as materials.
I took out an additional anvil for pickling.
Finally, equip the crafting, manufacturing, and modification traits to complete the basic preparation.
Kim Magic opened his eyes wide and looked at me from the side.
“Master Mukho Sword. Did you know that you could also make swords? That’s surprising. But what do you do?”
“I’m trying to make something.”
All phoenixes have an instinct to return to their mother.
Just as pigeons have a homing instinct.
It would be best to use a living phoenix as the material, but there were no substitutes.
It is effective enough to replace a dead phoenix.
WHACK!
I took out a medical rubber band and gave it a good tug.
“Mr. Magic.”
“yes?”
“Let’s just draw a little blood.”
