“Isn’t that the problem? I’m talking about ivory molars. “Is that real?”
“It’s an ivory molar… … .”
The alchemists’ expressions became serious.
Legendary troll, ivory fang.
Although it is known as a superstition in the world, ivory molars were not just a superstition, at least for alchemists who worked with trolls.
Over the past 10 years, numerous alchemist guilds have been attacked by the Ivory Fang, losing branches and losing trolls. Santana’s tears also could not escape the damage. From what they know, three branches have been burned to ruins by ivory tuskers in the past four years.
Although they made up its existence as a superstition for the sake of respect, the alchemist guilds involved knew full well that that monster troll definitely existed.
One of the alchemists trembled and said.
“Uh, surely it won’t show up here too?”
“Oh, no way… … .”
Kaltijan City is one of the largest cities in the Haleic Kingdom. No matter how strange that troll may be, would it appear in the middle of this world of humans?
“But there’s never been a time when an ivory molar showed up without causing damage to nearby branches, right?”
“It seems like the Diplo branch manager is quite worried as well. “That’s why I heard that we also invited an important guest this time.”
“Distinguished guest? “Is there anyone in Kaltijan City who is strong enough to take on Ivory Fang?”
The alchemist who heard the story looked suspicious. Among the rumors he heard about the Ivory Fang, there was also a story about it wiping out an entire famous knight corps. No matter how strong a knight he is, will he be a match for that monster troll?
“That’s it. “Have you heard the rumor that the new Auror, Lord Kafir, has come to this city?”
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Santara’s Song Southern Branch Mansion, 3rd floor.
Three men were enjoying dinner at a fancy table covered with numerous dishes. Under the gorgeous interior, servants serve the meal with courtesy. Across from me, an old man in a black robe smiled as he continued to pour wine.
“Hehe, it is an honor for the family to meet the renowned Lord Kafir.
“What is the glory of the family? “The head of the Diple branch is being too harsh on this insignificant Mubu.”
A sturdy man in his 50s smiled broadly as he accepted a drink.
Kafir von Shan.
He was one of only seven Auror users in the kingdom of Halaine, one of the most powerful nations on the continent. Kafir, who came from Viscount Suhan, a famous sword master, and developed his skills through hunting monsters and training as a knight from a young age, eventually awakened his Auror a year ago and was able to join the ranks of the strongest in the Kingdom of Halain. This is a case where he became an Auror quite late compared to his age.
Diple looked at the two old men of the same age sitting next to him and greeted them.
“Not only that, but even the wizard Marund and Priest Blay came to visit us, so isn’t this truly a memory that will last a lifetime?”
The men in their 50s who were eating with Kafir were Marund, a wizard of the 7th circle who belonged to Viscount Suhan, and Blay, a priest of Sayre, the main priest who was a close friend of Kafir.
They were all people who had gone on various adventures with Kafir since their youth, and even though they had grown older and settled down, they still maintained the friendship they had when they were young. The reason we came to Kaltijan City this time was because we were all older and had raised disciples and our lives were becoming more stable, so we came on a trip to rest and see the sea.
Since I wasn’t here on official business, I was just going to quietly observe the sights and then return to my family home. But Diple somehow found out and invited them and flattered them by saying that he wanted to take them to see them. They said they would let us sleep for free and feed us, so there was no reason to refuse, so all three of us stayed at this mansion without thinking about it.
“Then rest in peace. If you have any inconvenience, please tell the attendants. “This Diploma will do his best.”
“Hehe, you are already being treated too much. “Is there any way it would be uncomfortable?”
“Fortunately, the.”
When Kafir shook his head, Diple smiled and lowered his head. Diplo lowered his head, and a genuine smile, not a fake one, appeared on his lips.
‘Okay, if this is the case, there will be no problem even if the ivory molars attack this place!’
Dipple knew very well how powerful the legendary troll, the ivory molar, was. To truly deal with such a monster troll, you must at least be an Auror or an archmage of the 8th circle.
However, no matter how well-paid an alchemist was, it was not easy to hire such a strong person.
Auror users with strong self-respect only show up in times of crisis for a country, and cannot move on orders like mercenaries or adventurers. Wizards of the 8th circle are also strong people comparable to Auror users, and they are people who occupy the position of wizards in the imperial palace of a country or build their own magic towers and whine.
They couldn’t move with money, and even if it was possible, it was obvious that they would be disliked if they were told to just deal with ‘trolls’. There is no way anyone would believe that a troll, who is just a monster, has a power comparable to that of an Auror.
So what Diple chose was ‘invitation’.
When Dipple heard the rumor that Kafir and his party had come to Kaltizan City, he was convinced that heaven was helping him. And he immediately rushed to the southern branch, saying that he wanted to meet a renowned Auror user, and treated him with the utmost hospitality.
If an ivory molar appeared, there was no way the Kafir, who cared about the honor of a knight, would remain still. And if it doesn’t show up… … .
‘Still, there’s nothing to lose.’
Then, all you have to do is make a good impression on the Auror user Kafir and build your network. The bottom line is the bottom line.
“Then finish eating. I have some work to do… … .”
As Diffle left the room, Kafir and his party also became absorbed in their meal. Kafir grinned as he sliced the meat and brought it to his mouth.
“Wow, that guy named Diplo knows how to look at people.”
They couldn’t even guess about Diple’s intentions. The fact that ivory molars exist is a secret known only to alchemists, and no matter how experienced Kafir and his party are, it is impossible to imagine that they would have been invited for such a purpose.
“Hehe, after awakening to Auror, it feels like the world has changed? “Marund, you will know how I feel when you are in the 8th circle.”
Kafir said, cocking his chin in an arrogant manner. Of course, he’s not really showing off, he’s just making a joke in front of his old friend.
With a pouting face, Marund stabbed Kafir in the side with a fork.
“Good, really. “I wonder if I’m still living in the 7th circle because it’s so sad.”
Blay shook his head as if he was pathetic and spoke solemnly to the two people.
“Oh my, how old are you now? “Hurry up and eat something.”
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Two soldiers stood guard with spears in the dark blue night sea between the docks where numerous ships were anchored. Suddenly, one of the soldiers opens his mouth as if he is bored.
“Haaaaam.”
After yawning, Smith, a middle-aged soldier, looked at the sailing ships anchored in the harbor in the distance. They were large ships with multiple sails. Smith suddenly opened a faint look in his eyes.
“Should I take a boat like that and go far away?”
Vince, a young soldier, asked the senior soldier.
“Have you ever wanted to become a sailor, Mr. Smith?”
“When I was young. But I quit after hearing about the sailors. “Even though it looks good, it’s a total pain when you actually ride it.”
“Still, the salary is good, right?”
Vince looked at the ships with regretful eyes. To Vince, who was still young, the adventure stories of sailors chatting in a bar seemed quite attractive.
Smith said, looking at Vince with pitiful eyes.
“Tsk tsk, this is why young people do it. What do you do when you count? “If you go, half of you come back dead.”
Such large ships are not destined for coastal waters, but for the coastal archipelago in the southern part of the continent. Trade ships and fishing boats sailing long distances have a lot of harvest, but they also carry a lot of risk.
“Didn’t you hear the story about the Iruman Lake that went to catch giant crabs a while ago and was completely destroyed?”
“I am confident I will come back alive.”
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“Usually the people who say that die first.”
After throwing a scolding, Smith leaned against the window.
“Coast guards don’t get paid, right? “It’s best to just live a long, thin life.”
“but… … .”
Vince’s expression wrinkles as if he is dissatisfied with something.
Smith laughed silently. Even if he tried to talk to young people about the value of life and its preciousness, it would not work.
‘You too, try getting older. You will know that my words are true.’
I was leisurely patrolling the dock. Suddenly Vince looked around him and said:
“Uh, is it suddenly foggy?”
Smith’s expression hardened.
“what? “It wasn’t foggy weather?”
Smith was a veteran of the Coast Guard. At least he had as much experience as any sailor in understanding the weather on the coast.
In Smith’s opinion, the sea tonight should have been clear. Night fog may seem to come without warning, but in fact, it all has omens. There was no way the fog would arise so suddenly.
“What is going on?”
Smith tensed and adjusted his grip on the spear.
It was then. A faint drum sound was heard from somewhere.
Thump, thump, thump… … .
At the same time, I heard something like a strange song.
“A dark flood pours down from a lake of clouds in the twilight… … .”
But Smith and Vince didn’t understand the song. It was not human language.
“What is this strange sound?”
A huge shadow appeared behind the two panicked people. A troll with a slim, muscular physique and patterns painted all over its body appeared through the fog, revealing its pure white molars.
“Ugh!”
“Hmph!”
Before the two surprised people could react, the troll stretched out both hands and waved them in front of their eyes. Snapping his fingers one after another, the troll blinked.
Just, tap!
“A night of poppies carrying cotton clouds.”
The two soldiers fell to the floor like puppets whose strings had been cut. The troll, waving dozens of braided hairs, caught the two people as they fell.
The troll muttered as he carefully placed the soldiers nearby.
“Do not harm those who are innocent. “I just hope you can turn a blind eye to it for a moment.”
After putting them to sleep with the magic of sleep, the troll raised its head.
The fog gradually moves in, covering the entire city of Kaltijan. The troll looked at the sky and lamented.
“Wail is wandering in the dark river.”
Boom, boom, boom… … .
The troll rhythmically beat the small drum hanging from his thighs. A magical melody flowed from his mouth.
“I am a fog, a seeping darkness, like the wind, I come and disappear without a trace.”
After casting a spell of concealment and uniting with the surrounding fog, the troll looked around for a moment.
As expected from a port, there were cargoes unloaded here and there. He peels off a tarp that covers the numerous boxes and wraps it over his head as a cape. As it hid its entire body and bent its back, it didn’t look much different from a human.
“Clan, please wait a little longer.”
The troll covered with a tarp ran towards the human city at a fast pace. Soon his appearance began to disappear, as if seeping through thick fog.
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“Lights out! “Lights out!”
Night watchmen were roaming the streets shouting. Kaltijan City, a port city, has a significant population that wanders around even after the sun sets, so oil-burning street lights are installed on the main streets. At midnight, street lights were turned off to save fuel.
Siris sighed as he looked out the window as it was getting darker.
“Ha, Mr. Repenhardt. “When will that troll called Atilka show up?”
She was now looking at the southern branch building of Santara’s Tears reflected through the window. That huge three-story mansion faced the main street exactly from the Waystone Inn where they were staying, so just by standing at the second-floor window like this, most of the view was clear.
Cilan, who was sitting at the table across from us, received the words with a bored expression.
“No matter how I look at it, I don’t think anything will happen… … Are you sure about that information?”
Reppenhardt clicked his tongue and scratched his head.
“Hmm, he’ll definitely show up today, maybe…” … maybe?”
Tashid and Russ burst into laughter at the strangely unsure voice. Tashid secretly whispered to Russ.
‘Why does my benefactor seem quite unsure this time?’
