Episode 40
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“Do you know what everyone is most curious about?”
“What?”
“How on earth did you come to be able to use magic?”
“aha.”
Elric smiled as if he understood.
Well, it’s not enough to just get rid of the arrhythmia that no one can cure, and now he’s become one of the leading players among his peers.
What did they say? Do you think lions call this ‘late index’?
“So what did you say?”
“What can I say? It’s been quite a while since I found the original cure, but there were too many people who were jealous and kept me in check, so I had to hide it. Then, it was said that he was completely cured and even mastered magic thanks to the help from the nest. Otherwise it wouldn’t make sense.”
It must have been several years since I started learning magic in earnest. That was Sean’s decision.
Who would believe that we have grown so much in just two months? Even I, who am looking at it from the side, cannot easily understand it.
So Sean completely dispelled any doubts.
It appears that Elric has been hiding himself all this while, just waiting for an opportunity.
Of course, the reason was all because of Professor Verlux.
-The reason why Professor Verlux continued to persecute Elric Mervinger for the past several years was to steal the heirlooms of the magic clan and gain Mervinger’s legitimacy!
-Eric Mervinger hid himself in order to survive Professor Verlux and preserve his family!
These rumors were already going around in the public as if they were true.
Fortunately, Elric was always recording top grades in the theoretical field, so there was no need for Elric to be suspected.
“As expected, it’s our Sean. “You know I care about you a lot, right?”
“It’s creepy. Don’t say that. “Before I kill you.”
“Hehe. “Anyway, our dean’s condition is already bad, and it’s only going to get worse.”
Professor Verrux is currently in custody on charges of disorderly conduct and attempted murder.
Public opinion was so unfavorable that he was not only expelled from the Academy, but also completely expelled from academic circles.
I don’t know, but there were many observations that even if he was released from prison after completing his sentence, it would be difficult for him to return.
“Anyway, I think you’re lucky, dear. “Thank you for your spectacular return. The fact that you have been deceiving people for so long has been buried.”
“okay. I understand, so stop berating me. She means stay here quietly until things calm down, right?”
Did I really understand it correctly?
Sean had to sigh again as he looked at Elric smiling softly.
How many times have I sighed this time?
“But will it be easy?”
Elric gently moved the curtain aside and pointed beyond the window.
In front of the gate guarded by the Neresta family’s family soldiers, a large crowd of people crowded around the gate.
“So, I really only need to say one word, one word in the interview, so I’ll let this pass…” .”
“Uh, huh? “It’s Elric Mervinger!”
“what? where?”
“This is reporter Sandro Elegance of ‘Nature Tune’! Elric Mervinger, please give us your thoughts on this matter!”
“Dean Verrux, who is currently incarcerated, claims that he is not guilty, but… !”
“We… !”
Buzz, buzz!
As soon as the reporters who were camped discovered Elric, they were so shocked that they flocked here.
Thanks to this, only the soldiers were shocked and had to force them away. Meanwhile, the soldiers inside came out to help them.
The high-ranking officials and members of the Magic Tower who were measuring the timing to enter from the back had their eyes sparkling, and were busy chatting with people from the Neresta family.
Perhaps they are asking that they be let in.
Normally, in cases like this, they would try to force entry by showing off their rank, but that was not possible due to the weight of the Neresta family.
“There are so many people looking for me. “I don’t think it will go out easily.”
Elric smiled in satisfaction and closed the curtain again.
Sean pressed his throbbing temple with his index finger.
“… okay. “You’re great.”
* * *
In fact, the people causing Sean’s headache were not reporters.
All you have to do is drive out those types of people with your own soldiers.
But it was different for lobbyists.
Most of the organizations they had on their backs were major organizations, and there were many of them that even the Neresta family could not ignore.
Until now, we had refused using the excuse of absolute stability, but soon we would have to open a separate door for them.
So, some level of traffic control was definitely needed before that.
“What are you going to do with the right to excavate the nest?”
So Sean was curious about Elric’s thoughts on what to do with the hot potato.
It may be of minor interest to others, but to him, it was just a nuisance.
I felt like I wanted to quickly put it aside.
but.
“What should I do?”
“… ?”
“Of course it has to be done at the Neresta family.”
“… !”
Elric was asking what was obvious.
For a moment, Sean frowned.
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“hey! This is only because I wanted to help. So, if you’re thinking about paying off your debt… !”
“Let’s stop worrying. “It’s not like that, so don’t worry.”
“… then?”
“I decided this would be beneficial too.”
“Explain in detail.”
Elric’s explanation was very simple.
Even though they own the property, the Mervinger family does not have enough capabilities to proceed with the excavation.
“It would be one way to gather investors and create an excavation team, but that would only take up time and would be difficult to control, right? So let’s close it and let you and I share it together. And actually, you also have some stake in this, right?”
Sean was lost in thought for a moment.
Even though Elric said that, I couldn’t help but notice that he was actually trying to give strength to himself, who was being frowned upon by his family and academia for this incident.
“And I don’t have time to focus on this for a while. I have to prepare for the new semester, write a thesis, and practice magic for the family work I’ve been putting off… .”
To complete ‘Winter’, I also have to stop by the Temple of Flowers.
Of course, I omitted the afterword.
“In a time like this, is there anyone I can trust other than you?”
“… “From what I hear, it seems like you really need someone to keep up with you?”
“no way.”
Elric smiled slyly, but it wasn’t actually a big mistake.
‘I don’t have much to gain from the nest anyway.’
In any case, most of the dragon magic system he needed most had been learned by interpreting the barrier.
They say there are other historical materials, but they are just entertainment and not enough to make you thirsty.
Even if other reasons are hidden, it is too much for Elric to handle with just the words, seals, and magic stones given right away.
If there was such a thing, it would have been better for him to give it to Sean.
“hmm!”
Sean somehow felt like he was playing in Elric’s palm(?) again.
Even after saying this, I couldn’t continue to refuse.
“… ha! okay. I understand, I understand. “I guess I’ll just have to keep my head cool and focus on excavation for the time being.”
Sean thought that maybe it was a good thing.
Even if he continued to stay at the academy, he would only receive glares from those around him, and he was also fed up with the highly political world of professors. For the time being, I wanted to focus only on research.
In that respect, there was no place like the dragon’s nest.
Depending on the level of discovery, it could be a perfect career.
Depending on the time, you may be able to aim for a bigger position.
He is also a member of the Neresta family.
It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t ambitious.
The reason I came forward so far was only with the good intention of wanting to help Elric.
“So, since it’s come to this, can I ask for one thing?”
“What?”
“Actually, I kept putting it off on my own. My father keeps saying he wants to have a meal with you. how is it? “If it’s uncomfortable, there’s nothing we can do.”
At that moment, Elric’s eyes lit up slightly.
Sean’s father refers to Guy Neresta, the head of the Neresta family.
If you were to choose the best wizard of his time, he would definitely be in the top ten, the Iron Man of the 9th Circle.
The fact that someone of that level personally invited me to a meal had a lot of meaning.
If you simply want to talk about excavation rights, the retinue below will be enough to convey your thoughts.
‘I’m also curious about the kind of person my grandfather wanted to have as his immediate disciple.’
Elric asked, nodding willingly.
“good. “When can I go?”
* * *
“what? “She survives?”
‘Blue-black cat’. It was a nickname given to him because he had outstanding and sharp swordsmanship skills.
It wasn’t enough that he had failed his mission and foolishly returned alone. Paul Weil’s eyes were as sharp as a wild cat as he looked at his subordinate who was telling him strange reports.
“That’s right… . Lord, please kill me!”
Cheongnang, who had ambushed Isabelle and her group and survived alone, fell flat on the floor, unable to dare to look Paul in the eyes.
“I decide whether to kill you or not. Please explain in detail. “How on earth did she survive?”
Cheongrang explained in detail what happened to the 2nd and 3rd groups who were mobilized for the mission by an unknown wizard.
Wiggle!
The more it happened, the more one of Paul’s eyes twitched.
“And… .”
“Is there more?”
“I tell my lord to wash his neck and wait…” .”
“what?”
That was when his expression became distorted.
“Be careful!”
Suddenly, as soon as the subordinate who was waiting behind him finished shouting, Cheongrang’s body exploded.
Puuuuong-
Wow!
Broken flesh hit Foul as if a glass had been broken.
However, Paul is a Sword Master who has already achieved 4 chains.
No, it was a superior-level greeting that said there were not much left until the 5th chain.
Since he was not a great person who could suffer from such a crude explosion, he immediately threw his body back and swung his sword, throwing away all the pieces of flesh.
I could never stop my impression from becoming distorted.
“… ice?”
Fass!
Steam rose up as the flesh lying on the floor melted and melted.
This means that the ice magic has been activated.
“Are you okay, my lord?”
At that time, Hilton urgently came running.
Paul’s stern expression showed no signs of loosening.
“You will have to explain clearly how this happened, Captain 1.”
“It’s my mistake.”
“I told you to explain!”
“… This is exactly the report that the dead guy just posted. Cheongrang was attacked, and the young lady escaped. The explosion just now… It seems to be the wizard’s work. that’s my fault. It was confirmed that there was no problem with Cheongrang’s body when he returned, but I never thought something like this would happen… ! “I will tell you to cut off the head of the guy who stopped me.”
Hilton’s head bowed deeper.
Now I had to appease Paul somehow.
“What is his name?”
“This is Elric Mervinger.”
“Mervinger?”
“yes. “He is the grandson of Ousden Mervinger and a contemporary Duke of Prosperity.”
“Wasn’t that guy suffering from arrhythmia? No, he was in Imperial Hospital. Why was he there?”
“We are currently investigating the details… “It appears that while training in the Yeti Plateau while deceiving the world, he happened to come into contact with the young lady and her group.”
“You were wrong from the beginning!”
Crash!
Foul was crushed and gritted his teeth.
“and… .”
“what? “Is there more?”
“Just now… “I received word that you have arrived in Kanoi.”
“How on earth do you get things done!”
Paul’s sword was ready to fall on Hilton’s head at any moment.
The fact that Isabel went to the Blue Lion instead of coming to the Imperial Capital means that her surrender failed.
In order to make things easier, the firewood that had been extinguished was dug up, only to rekindle the flame.
Therefore, Hilton did not even think about bringing up the rumors that have been circulating recently.
There are rumors that Paul Weil, blinded by power, murdered his only nephew and attempted to usurp his position by force… .
Because of this, combined with the fire that started at Lascent, Paul’s notoriety was spreading.
At first, I tried my best to stop it somehow.
Recently, Elric’s fame has increased due to the work he has done in the imperial capital, and even that has not been easy.
“Something like this happened while I was away for a while… !”
Neglecting work to directly contact the Golden Lion was a failure.
“We will try to find a way to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. However, there are currently rumors that the imperial family may directly investigate this matter… “I think we need to be more self-respecting.”
“Hilton.”
“… yes. “My lord.”
“Don’t forget that the reason I kept you by my side instead of killing you was because of your residual talent. “Two mistakes cannot be tolerated.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
Hilton bent down so that the top of his head touched the ground.
Then, a crescent moon-shaped tattoo, or rather a seal, briefly appeared between the flowing sleeves and then disappeared.
Whether you know it or not.
Not only did Paul ruin his plan, he also vented his anger at the guy who had so rudely sent a warning.
“Elric! It’s Elric Mervinger… ? OK. “I will rip you to death in the same way.”
Wizard who swallowed talent
