EP8. A New Journey (6)
Sean’s party left the inn early in the morning after staying overnight. After filling a hearty breakfast with the owner’s skillful food, with a sense of gratitude that you might want to overdo.
“Elioden will be back soon.”
“Yes. Looking at the map inside the inn, it seems very close.”
The inn we stayed at yesterday and today was an inn built right next to Elioden in the forest. It’s probably prepared for those who are just entering the forest. In fact, I heard that there are other inns throughout the forest. It wasn’t marked on the map Shriegel gave me, though.
“Then what will Sephia do when she arrives at Helioden?”
“As I said, I will go see her colleague. Yes?”
When Levy asked that, Sepia nodded her head and she said yes.
“Yes. She’s arriving later than expected, so she’s probably waiting.”
“Is the colleague in Elioden the same priest as Sepia?”
“Yes. The gods we serve are different.”
Listening to Sepia’s answer, Levy exclaimed in small admiration and spoke to himself.
“Ah. I see Even if you serve other gods, you seem to be close to her companions…”
“Because worshiping other gods doesn’t mean you have to stay away. Besides, we have a common goal.”
“The common goal must be confidential, right?”
“Yes.”
When I asked just in case, the expected answer came back. Sean had no intention of asking further. It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand Sepia’s reaction when it came to things related to religion.
To Shaun, religion has always been something that evokes a feeling of being difficult and unapproachable. At least he got better thanks to being close to Rielsia when he was young.
“…If we go to Elioden, it must be done.”
“You guys also have a purpose for Elioden, don’t you?”
She didn’t explain everything to Sepia, but she did explain that she was going to Eli Orden for Levi’s magic. That alone seemed to convince Sepia to some degree.
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As Ellioden’s nickname is the city of magic, there are countless people who visit from the continent beyond the kingdom for magic purposes.
“I feel sorry for you. I want to talk more with Sepia.”
“Wouldn’t there be another chance to meet at Elioden?”
“・・・・Is that so?”
“Or you can come see me after you finish your business. Because I’m going to stay in Elioden for quite some time.”
Levy was bright, and she asked for confirmation.
“Really? Can I visit you?”
“Of course. You will find me when you come to the General Union Sanctuary in Ellioden.”
“General Union····. What?”
“The General Union Sanctuary is a place that unites worship facilities for the gods. It is a structure that is common in large cities.”
Levi listened to her analogy as if she understood.
“Aha. It feels like a shop of all things!”
“····Levi. That’s a little bit.”
“You can say yes.”
“Can I just admit that?”
Shawn seriously considered whether it was blasphemy. Sepia, the priest, readily acknowledged it, so there shouldn’t be any major problems. Maybe····.
***
How many hours did he walk after leaving the inn like that? The three finally got out of the forest and arrived at Elioden.
The first time I saw Elioden was truly astonishing. Even when she saw Raes for the first time, she was surprised, but she was sure it wasn’t this much.
“What kind of building is that tall?”
“That is an imitation of the Mage Tower.”
“A magic tower?”
“Yes. Do you know the origin of Elioden?”
At Sepia’s question, Levy nodded her head. There’s no way that Levi, who was always interested in magic, wouldn’t know about such a famous anecdote.
“It started when mages who wanted to enter the Mage Tower lived together.”
“Yes. It is said that none of them could enter the Mage Tower and spent their entire lives in Elioden.”
The anecdote about the origin of Elioden is a case of counter-evidence that shows the majesty of the Mage Tower by itself. It meant that even Elioden’s wizard, who was said to be the best on the continent, couldn’t enter the Mage’s Tower for the rest of his life.
Of course, some argue that they did not enter the Mage Tower on purpose because they fell in love with Elioden, but it was not something that was greatly recognized by the people.
“That’s why the wizards built a huge tower in the center of the city and thought of the Mage Tower.”
“I didn’t know that much, but it’s amazing…”
Only then did Levi realize that she had come to the magical city of Ellie Orden. As a child, she was brought to this city, a place symbolizing magic along with the Mage Tower, which she had always only seen in books. She herself has come at last.
“Who lives in that tower?”
Meanwhile, Sean’s attention was on the other side. Who really lives in that tall tower? In fact, it was somewhat predictable.
It must be one of the three. It’s a symbol of the city, so it’s completely empty, or it’s used as a workshop for wizards along the Mage Tower. If that’s not the case…
“Currently, that tower is the residence of Count Lipeoll, who rules over Elioden.”
The nest of the most powerful person in the city.
“Is Count Lipeor a wizard too?”
“Since the beginning of Elioden was a wizard, it is only natural that the successor would also be a wizard.”
“Is it common for nobles to use magic?”
Sepia pondered for a while before answering Sean’s question.
“Magic talent itself has nothing to do with status. Likewise, the theory is that it has nothing to do with bloodlines. However, there are many nobles who have the opportunity to learn, so it is only natural that there are many nobles in wizards as well.”
In other words, it is almost impossible for commoners to use magic unless they are lucky enough to obtain a magic book like Levi did. That’s why you’re not given the opportunity to learn magic.
In the first place, it’s just that Levy is unique. Even if you get a magic book, if you don’t have a teacher to teach you, you won’t necessarily learn that you have talent.
As they talked, the three went inside Elioden. Indeed, even from inside, it was immediately apparent that it was a large city much larger than Laes. We talked about Elioden while watching the scenery of the city with the people who were busy walking around.
“It’s surprising, but it’s hard to see mages in Elioden.”
Apart from the fact that Levy, who actually heard that, was a wizard, Sean asked Sepia why.
“Why?”
“It is true that there are more of them than in other regions, but after all, mages are very precious.”
If you think about it, even in Laes, which is called the city of adventure, Shawn and Levi have never met a wizard. I don’t know if there are any wizards in Raes, but it’s true that I haven’t seen them anyway.
“On the contrary, many tourists are fascinated by the name of Elioden.”
“・・・・Um. So, does it feel like a tourist city?”
“Exactly. Of course, it’s true that they have more knowledge about magic compared to other cities, so it should be fine.”
It felt different from the city he had imagined. Certainly, I expected a mysterious and fantastic appearance worthy of its nickname of a magical city, but the scenery of the city was lively and full of vitality. In other words, it is much more lively and more like Laes with many people.
It didn’t look very suitable for the name of the city of magic.
When they entered the city, Sean and Levy said goodbye to Sepia.
“Thank you again for helping me.”
“No. It was a pleasure to come with Sepia.”
“I will be dropping by soon, so please wait.”
At the greetings of Levy and Sean, Sepia politely bowed her head before replying.
“Okay. I wish you the best of luck in reaching your goal. Enough then.”
Sephia turned her back and disappeared to one side of Elioden. Perhaps, looking at those steps without hesitation, he knows the geography of the city well.
With only the two of them left, Shawn and Levy stood motionless for a moment. Because I wasn’t sure what to do first. In the first place, the two of them knew nothing about Elioden.
“····So what should we do first?”
“Hmm. Shouldn’t we find the Golden Carriage branch? If you want to use the letter of introduction Mr. Shriegel gave you.”
“I will. .
Levy, who answered the first question right away, was silent for a while, unable to answer Sean’s question right away. Then, he came up with an idea.
“Then why don’t we grab an inn first? Then I think we can ask the innkeeper.”
“Oh. It doesn’t sound bad. Then let’s settle for an inn right away.”
“How is it? Am i smart enough? hehehe.”
“Well, I’ll give it to you.”
The two headed to the inn while talking.
***
After entering a nice-looking inn and booking a room, I asked the innkeeper about the golden carriage. The owner didn’t know about the golden wagon, but instead told him about the area where the merchants were concentrated.
Sean and Levy went to the place the owner told them to find the golden carriage. After some time passed, the two were finally able to meet and talk with the Golden Carriage’s branch manager.
“You are finally here. Wasn’t it difficult to come?”
“Did you know we were coming?”
The branch manager nodded his head obediently in response to the boy’s question.
“Yes. It’s because I received a copy from the Lord of the High School not too long ago.”
“Then you also know why we are here, right?”
“Hmm. I haven’t heard that closely. Sang Sang Lord said it would be better to hear from the two of them directly.”
At the words of the branch manager, Levy went straight to the point.
“We are looking for a wizard.”
“That is one of the purposes of many who come to Elioden. Who is that wizard?”
“Leodroca.”
When Levy mentioned the name Shrigel had mentioned, the branch manager reacted unexpectedly. He let out a small sigh as if he was sorry.
“Huh…”
“Why? What’s wrong?”
“Leodroka was by far the most outstanding mage in Elioden. But he is not in this city at present.”
“No!? ····Then did you leave for another city? Or maybe To the magic tower…?”
The branch manager shook his head.
“To be precise, no one knows where it is. He suddenly disappeared a few years ago.”
“…Disappeared?”
“Yes. Since he disappeared, no one knows his whereabouts. However, because of the words he left just before he disappeared, many assume that he disappeared voluntarily.”
“What did you say…?”
After thinking about the words for a moment, he opened his mouth one beat slowly.
“‘I have finished all my roles.'”
“I can’t believe I’ve finished my role…”
Shaun and Levy were both overcome with emptiness. I came all the way to Elioden to meet him, but he disappeared, saying he had done his job. Does that mean that the truth about the magic book cannot be revealed after all?
As the expressions of the two boys and girls darkened, the branch manager revived the dying spark of hope.
“I don’t know what’s going on, but I think I really need to meet Lady Leodroka.”
“Is there a way to meet you?”
“That’s not true, but… There are people who know him well.”
“Who is that?”
“I am Count Lipeor.”
Count Lipeor. It was the name I heard from Sepia just before. The owner of Elioden who lives in the high tower.
“Looking at the reaction, I guess you didn’t know?”
“Yes? . . . What?”
“Leodroka’s name is Leodroka Lipeor. The former Count of Lipeor, and the current Count of Lipeor’s wife.”
The branch manager added a word at the end.
“You are also one of the wizards who created Elioden.”