244 – Pretend you don’t know (2)
The past of over two hundred years ago,
The numerous demons who descended on Middle-earth turned the continent into a living hell.
Most countries and warrior teams on the continent united to fight against them, but it was not enough.
Then, when Ryuk’s team showed their incredible power and managed to send them back to hell.
─Our journey ends here. Let’s take a break for a while.
Odius, who was the brain and second-in-command of the team, left the above words and suddenly disappeared, leaving his beloved cat Pippi in Luna’s care.
Ryuk, who was the leader of the team, also suddenly disappeared shortly after founding the current Ellinia Academy, after forcing Luna to become the chairman of the board.
Luna quietly waited for them for about 10 years, carrying out her duties as chairman of the board.
But even after 10, 20, or 30 years, they did not think about returning.
······I clearly said that our journey would be a ‘temporary’ break.
Even for a fairy who lives for a thousand years, that long period of time was difficult to endure mentally. The limit was just to hold on to reason.
So, about 50 years after becoming chairman, I focused all my attention on finding the two people rather than on my duties as chairman.
If I heard any news related to Ryuk or Odius, I went after them myself.
But I couldn’t find it.
I couldn’t even find any traces of the two people, let alone search for them.
But today.
─Ah~ Of course, I think I’ll remember you if I introduce you to other spirit friends~?
She heard reliable testimony about Odius’s actions after that day.
Of course, this time too it could have been a waste, but Luna could not miss this opportunity.
Luna said to Sienna, who was smiling triumphantly at herself.
“Okay! You idiot! “You, follow me outside!”
“Why outside? “You can just call me from here.”
“They don’t get along very well, so they’re sure to fight as soon as they see each other!”
The relationship between the six great spirits is not very good. There are people who fight just by looking at them.
Water and fire are like that,
The wind and the earth are like that,
Light and darkness were like that.
Just like when you called in front of Ford Company, you should come when you call, but they will definitely bicker with each other.
─Luna. This is where you will work from now on. Even if I’m gone for a while, you can be nice to me, right?
······I couldn’t make this director’s office, which was full of memories with Ryuk, a mess.
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After Luna and Sienna left the chairman’s office.
“Oh, oh oh… I guess we could approach it this way. After all, Odius is the greatest genius in human history.”
Sonya was wearing round glasses and was reading her old documents.
The title of the book I am currently reading is [On the production of external mana power engines].
It was a method of producing a power engine that drew mana from an external engine that had been prepared in advance instead of the wizard’s own mana when using magic.
It was a topic that had a boom in the past, but died out due to its lack of practicality.
The main reason is that using high-output magic requires a large power engine weighing tens to hundreds of kilograms, and the production and maintenance costs are very expensive.
Aside from the cost aspect, convenience was very poor.
However, the author of the book Sonya is currently reading is none other than Odius Hannibal. Credibility is high.
Odius was humanity’s first and last great wizard, but he was also a genius who was active in various fields other than magic, such as alchemy, architecture, and science.
He is known to have left numerous books during his lifetime, but for some reason, less than 10 of his books remain in modern times.
Sararak─ Sararak─
Sonya turned the pages of the book without noticing the passage of time.
Eventually, Sonya, who had finished reading the first reading [On the production of an external magical power engine], Recited.
“······It’s worth a try. “I know what to do.”
Just as Odius is the greatest intellect in human history, Sonya is also a genius.
Before she knew it, a ‘practical’ method of making a power engine that she could try appeared in her mind.
First of all, the power engine to be made for the first time should weigh less than 3 kg at most, so that it can use 5-circle high-output magic at least 3 times.
We decided not to consider the enormous cost of maintenance costs. If the above requirements are met, there will be rich people all over the continent who will pay for this product.
“Umm…”
However, there is a big problem.
There are not enough people to help with product testing.
A person with as little mana built into the body as possible is needed. The optimal talent most needed for the project is someone who has no built-in mana at all.
‘Even a country innkeeper who has never seen magic in his life has built-in mana… Where do you find someone who has no mana at all?’
When Sonya frowned her eyebrows.
“Uh.”
Among the piles of documents chaotically placed on the bookshelf above the chairman’s desk, one document caught my eye.
[Elinia Academy 1st year life record – integrated copy of all departments -]
The life record records various academic records, including personal information, academic records, and attendance status of each student.
What Sonya focused on was that the life records also included the results of measuring students’ stats and characteristics.
Gulp─
Sonya swallowed her saliva, looked around her, and stretched out her hand toward her life record.
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“Whew.”
After finishing training today, I opened the information window for the first time in a long time.
[Name: Theo Lin Walderk]
From Noble mtl dot com
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Race: Human
Affiliation: Ellinia Academy Warrior Department / Marquis Balderk
Strength 9
Stamina 9
Mana 0
Tenacity 7
Characteristics
-Hero’s Descendants (Permanent Effect/Blooded Ability)
-Twisted Dignity of Nobility (Permanent Effect)
– Nullify magic (use effect)
-Observer’s Eye (Permanent Effect)
-Weapon Expert (Permanent Effect)
-Sword Expert (Passive effect)
‘It’s okay.’
When I possessed this body, my strength and stamina, which was 7, suddenly increased to 9.
Article Irene, the top student in the department, was only 10 not long ago, so it is safe to say that she has achieved tremendous growth in a short period of time.
Above all, persistence had already reached 7.
‘When I first possessed this body, it was 2…’
Perhaps because we moved despite suffering from the aftereffects of [Overlord] Each time, we achieved explosive growth.
This is the average level of a first-year student in the Department of Warrior.
‘······Mana can’t be helped.’
Mana is still 0, with no sign of rising.
‘Tsk.’
It can’t be helped, this.
Mana is absolutely something you are born with.
Perhaps I am destined to only use the Zeracle magic entered into the [Magic Cartridge].
It’s unfortunate.
When I was playing this game, my specialty was using magic.
Based on the wizard route, I have always broken world speedrunning records.
At a time when regular players were just getting used to using small 5-6 circle magic, I was using 7-9 circle magic efficiently.
By the way…
‘If I go now, it would be perfect.’
After looking at my watch, I changed into my academy uniform.
It’s time to go see Isabella.
I am not nervous at all.
As for Isabella, who cannot use [Mind Reading], She is as easy an opponent as eating cake.
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10 Minutes later, inside the student council room.
Isabella and Theo sat facing each other across a long table and talked.
The two people were similar in that emotions could not be easily read from their facial expressions.
“So…”
Isabella furrowed her brows and continued her words.
“On the condition that I clean my mouth, would you like me to rent the remaining 2 parts of [Lennymid’s Mercy] For 1 year?”
“Yes.”
Theo briefly looked at the sword and shield on the desk.
Isabella opened her mouth again.
“Don’t you think this is too much of a request?”
“It doesn’t cost anything at all. “There are many benefits that Isabella can gain other than the conclusion of this case.”
“······What benefits can I get?”
Isabella crossed her legs and crossed her arms with an expression of disapproval. She said as if asking me to say something.
The facial expression and posture used by a person in authority to give a feeling of intimidation to the other person.
This is a gesture she learned while dealing with countless groups of humans.
However, Theo spoke without the slightest hint of pressure.
“Within two months, my team will become a featured rookie in most major media outlets on the continent. Of course, not only me but also my aides will become more famous. At that time, I will mention without exception the grace that Isabella has bestowed upon me.”
Isabella could easily understand his hidden meaning in his words.
Let’s work together to help each other in the future.
‘I will make the public recognize me as his supporter.’
Of course, if that happens, it will be a great benefit to you.
In order to maintain this position as the first saint, her ability was most important.
The reason she maintains her position as first saint even though she does not participate in the numerous religious events held across the continent can be said to be due to her ability to read people’s minds.
There are various categories of ability, but the most important one is the vision of talent.
“······.”
Isabella looked at Theo intently.
No matter how much Theo is a green sprout that the industry is paying attention to these days, it is a very arrogant statement.
However, he was still calm and unchanged.
It even seemed calm now.
······As if it were natural for the words he said to become reality.
“Ha.”
Without realizing it, a laugh burst out of Isabella’s mouth.
‘This fox-like bastard…’
Isabella smiled, raising only one corner of her mouth.
“Okay. I’ll believe it. Take it.”
“Thank you.”
Theo took the sword and shield that were on Isabella’s desk.
Theo bowed his head low to her and immediately said goodbye to her.
“Then I’ll just leave. See you next time.”
“Yes. But um, um…”
“Is there anything else you want to say?”
Isabella thought for a moment and then opened her mouth.
“Lenimide whispered to me. It seems like you and your servant miss your younger brother a lot. “Why don’t you at least send me on vacation?”
“······!”
Theo’s eyes widened.
Isabella’s eyes also widened.
She then stared at Theo.
‘······ Was that guy even capable of making facial expressions like that?’