Episode 137
Mage Certification Test
-I give this order to Mervinger, a subject of the empire and a long-time friend of the imperial family.
It is well known that a criminal who has committed a blasphemous crime that is not even dared to speak about has appeared in the current empire.
They should be asking for mercy just for the sins they have already committed, but they are trying to rebel against the order given by heaven and decided by God.
As of today, Mervinger also orders to take the lead in punishing such criminals.
Golden seal.
The orders given by the emperor were often called ‘edicts’, and the documents containing such edicts were called ‘edicts’.
And there were grades in the royal decree.
The golden seal stamped with a golden seal was the highest grade among them all.
Violation of this could result in a maximum penalty of death.
This was because, under the theory of divine right of kings, which states that the emperor looks over the earth on behalf of the creator god who presides over the sky, Elric Mervinger is also a subject of the emperor and can never be disobeyed.
Of course, as there was a great risk that such a gold seal could be misused, its use was subject to various restrictions under the checks of the House of Nobles.
For example, there was a limit to the number of times for high-ranking noble families.
And as far as Elric knew, there were only two rights left for the imperial family to activate the Golden Seal Decree against Mervinger.
It has already been hundreds of years since the Empire and Mervinger were together, so even the imperial family had been paying attention to caution when using it.
Otherwise, it would be like losing the reins to control Mervinger, whose power was said to be comparable to that of the Magic Tower.
however.
Now you’ve used one of the remaining two?
‘this… ‘It smells really bad, doesn’t it?’
It wasn’t just about flying.
The stench was so strong that it was overwhelming.
『It’s like they set a trap here and ask you to walk in here… . I don’t know what’s different from saying out loud that you’re going to do harm.』
Mephisto crossed his arms and snorted in bewilderment.
“What’s even funnier is that the royal edict came to Mervinger’s home, not his home.”
Guy Neresta, perhaps reading Elric’s thoughts, said the same thing.
Although his tone was still calm, his tone of bewilderment was also evident.
The Mervingers are one of only four ducal families in the empire.
This meant that even though the world has now fallen, the imperial family must also show respect.
However, if Mervinger is not a vassal of the Neresta family, then sending a royal edict here like this… This meant that he had absolutely no intention of being treated as a duke.
“What kind of bullshit is this?”
And unlike Elric, who looked at the Golden Edict in silence, it was Sean who was most indignant on his behalf.
Although he normally boasts a gentle personality, he now looks very angry.
“father! Are you planning on leaving this as is?”
“What if I don’t leave it as is? Will there be a revolt like the Red Lion did?”
“father! That’s not what you’re saying… !”
“You speak loudly, Sean.”
“… !”
Only then did Sean realize that he had been too swayed by his emotions and kept his mouth shut.
No matter how much he was his biological father, he was the head of the family in public appearances.
Lèse-majesté, a challenge to authority, was never tolerated.
“I, too, was displeased with the imperial family’s attitude this time. In any case, Mervinger is the place that signed an agreement with the main family. There’s no way even the imperial family wouldn’t know about it… “This becomes an attitude of disregard for the original family.”
Guy adjusted the glasses he was wearing.
The eyes behind the lens were still so calm that it was hard to tell what was inside, but they were just as cold.
“I don’t know if it’s an attempt to shake up the relationship between this family and Mervinger, or if it’s just a ploy to find out the extent of the agreement. “Only one thing is certain.”
Sean quietly looked at his father, whose voice gradually became heavier.
“It’s too shabby. “It made me wonder if this was really something the emperor took with his own hands.”
Sean turned his gaze back to the Golden Seal that Elric was holding.
There was no one among the nobles who did not know how ambitious the current emperor was and how much he boasted of cunning schemes like a snake.
“It seems like the Mervinger matriarch has noticed too. “What do you think?”
Sean’s gaze now turned to Elric.
Elric crumpled the Golden Seal Letter carelessly and stuffed it into his inner pocket.
“Aren’t you hoping I’ll push back? If that were the case, it would be a crime of mocking the imperial family and it would be very easy to get rid of it. Even if that’s not the case.”
The corner of Elric’s lip twitched.
“As the head of the family, I could be called to the battlefield and die in an ‘accident’, so it is not a loss-making business for the imperial family.”
* * *
Elric and Sean left the head office and passed through the hallway.
Throughout the walk, Sean’s steps became nervous.
A gait full of irritation and dissatisfaction.
Elric burst into laughter without realizing it. Sean glared at him with an annoyed face.
“Are you laughing now?”
“no. No way. I’m angry too. You’re doing all this nonsense out loud, but what’s the difference between ignoring me and my family? “Let’s give it a try.”
In any case, the imperial family did not have much to lose other than the loss of one right to invoke the royal edict.
If successful, it could cause division between Mervinger and Neresta.
Even if you fail, you can drag Mervinger into a battlefield full of traps like you wanted.
It was an attitude that could never be shown unless one thought that Mervinger could be easily eliminated.
“Then why are you smiling?”
“I do it because I’m grateful.”
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“what?”
“You care about me.”
“Who, who said you were worried!”
Sean’s face turned red for a moment and he screamed, but Elric just smiled.
But despite his appearance, his insides were becoming colder and colder.
Like the cold that General Dong drove around.
[It looks like a trap set by the crown prince. How should I bury this bastard so that word gets out that I buried him well?]
『Are you asking the king who saw such a thing? If you think about it, it seems like the king is in the same position as the prince.』
[Do you want to keep doing this? If you keep being uncooperative, there really is no point?]
“joy! Are you trying to figure things out on your own? This king is only interested in how to control Grigori.』
Anyway, even as Elric, I didn’t really hope for Mephisto’s help.
Because Mephisto, who cannot exercise physical power, had limitations in what he could do in the first place.
At most, he can point out things that Elric is missing or give advice on matters related to demons?
Of course, unlike in the past when people would be confrontational at every opportunity, these days they have taken a very cooperative attitude toward what he is trying to do.
Mephisto probably thought that was the only way to quickly regain his power.
Even if that wasn’t the case, something similar to camaraderie developed recently as I went to the battlefield several times.
No, not exactly.
‘Is it when the original sin seal was unlocked?’
just as expected.
『But I think the most important thing right now is to figure out exactly what trick that person called the crown prince is planning to pull on you.』
As Mephisto rose to the position of Great Demon King without much military strength, he was also quite skilled in the realm of demonic spirits.
Elric nodded.
[I guess so.]
『Grigori is also what the crown prince is chasing, so if you combine the two well, you will be able to easily figure out the picture he is trying to draw.』
[After that, we can wrap them all up and bury them, right?]
『Isn’t that what you’re usually good at?』
Elric seemed to sense the trust in him from Mephisto’s grumbling tone, so he let out a laugh.
‘Now that I think about it, Sean and Mephisto both seem to have similar personalities?’
On the outside, I thought it was very similar to making a fuss and offering to help.
Of course, if he said something like this in front of them, they would immediately kill him.
‘But now, even though I know it’s a trap, I have no choice but to go.’
Since the royal edict had been issued, it was absolutely impossible to reject it.
This was because the right to veto could not be exercised unless the content would directly harm one’s life or threaten the existence of the family.
‘For now, I’ll just pretend to obey and try to figure out a way to turn things around.’
While Elric was thinking about this, Sean asked him.
“Rather than that, when is the deadline for convocation?”
“one month. “About the 29th, to be exact?”
“It’s a bit ambiguous.”
Elric nodded.
No matter how long it takes to get to the Wynd Territory, if you use the teleport gate, it will take less than 15 days.
“It seems like there’s not enough time to prepare anything. “What are you going to do?”
Sean didn’t think Elric would ever stay still. Because that didn’t suit the Elric he knew.
“There are two things I need to do.”
“Two things?”
“uh. “For one thing, I’d like to take the mage certification test.”
Sean nodded in understanding.
Surely, with Elric’s current skills, he will be able to prove that he is a ‘mage’.
It is often said that the 6th circle of becoming a mage is the turning point in one’s destiny.
Until then, you could somehow achieve it with effort, but from this point on, you had to rely on talent and luck as well.
In particular, if you have a mage license, you will receive many benefits.
Before that, he was simply a trainee, but from now on he could be called a ‘real’ wizard.
Even when called to the front, the level of treatment was different.
At least they are classified as officer level.
That’s probably why Elric wants to get a license.
‘Even if you claim to be a pro-conspirator, you will easily get an officer position, but if you do that, your actions will inevitably be restricted. ‘I guess they’re trying to secure at least a little bit of freedom of movement.’
That’s why Sean became even more curious.
What’s the other thing?
“Then what else?”
“secret.”
“… “Is it like this?”
“sorry. “But it’s related to the family.”
“Is this similar to what you found at the Temple of Flowers?”
“It’s an extension.”
Sean didn’t ask any more questions. I was still curious, but no matter how close we were, we didn’t dig into details about family secrets.
『I’m thinking of finding Otto Han’s private residence.』
[I’m going to go to my hometown and look through all the records. Oh, that’s a big deal. We also need to search King Yulho’s treasure trove.]
There is a lot to do, and time is running out.
Elric grumbled that it would take a while because he didn’t know exactly where Otto Han’s private residence was, but he soon had to turn his head at Mephisto’s words.
『If that’s the case, I think King Bon could help.』
[…] Do you know where Otto Hahn’s private residence is?]
“maybe?”
[Then why are you saying that now?]
『You didn’t ask.』
Elric clenched his fists.
I kept thinking about punching that sly face.
Mephisto crossed his arms and smiled evilly.
『Actually, even the king does not know the exact location. However, I felt a little uncomfortable about it, so I thought about it carefully and thought that maybe it could be a hint.』
[It’s not a lie, right?]
“joy! I guess I got hurt once or twice while trying to fool you. Now I don’t do anything that would embarrass me. If you don’t want to believe it, don’t say it. Anyway, the king has nothing to lose.』
[Then what do you want?]
『Preemption.』
Is this it again?
In an instant, Elric’s face distorted.
Wizard who swallowed talent
