‘indeed. Is this the flame of the Blaze Magic Tower?’
The place that has long reigned as the prestigious magic tower of the empire is the Blaze Magic Tower.
Recently, his power has weakened so much that even the pagoda master could not reach the 6th rank, but it was different in the past.
Right away, Countess Ermeri also belonged there, and wasn’t she called the next-generation star of the empire?
The tower master of the previous generation was also an excellent wizard, and there were many great wizards under him.
However, the former head of the Tower died abruptly while aiming for a higher level, and Countess Ermeri withdrew from the Magic Tower after getting married.
In the chaotic situation, one of the pagoda lord’s disciples took office as a new pagoda lord, but he was unable to break through the 6th rank.
The mage tower, which had been going well, stumbled in an instant.
-Roaring!
However, looking at the flames spouting from the tower owner’s hand, I could see that it was very strong regardless of such rumors.
Leo clapped his hand.
The ice swords floating above his head shot down at him.
At that moment, a round shield of flames was created around the pillar, and the sword bombardment was received as it was.
– Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
Clash of ice and flame.
The winner was the flame.
In the end, the swords of ice could not overcome the shield of flame and either broke or melted.
“As expected, he was a man with a few talents. But do you dare to aim for the top lord with that skill? Your liver is swollen!”
Top lord said with a triumphant expression.
However, soon after seeing Leo’s cold eyes, he stiffened in shock.
Even though all of the attacks were blocked, Leo showed no signs of being shaken at all.
On the contrary, a more bleak magic waved around him.
I could feel the threads of magical power bending the space around me.
Topju was well aware of what that phenomenon was.
“Fifth-class mage… ? Like a kidnapper… ?”
It was absurd, but there was no time to be surprised.
Every time Leo’s hand snapped, powerful ice surged up through the floor.
[Waving Ice – Ice Throne]
– Damn it!
– Kwajijik!
The floor around the tower pillar was frozen solid, and huge ice spikes rose up.
Even one wrong hit was enough to pierce a huge hole in the stomach.
However, even if it rots, it is Junchi, and the pagoda owner was the pagoda owner.
-Fury!
A lion made of flames was created around the pagoda with both hands joined together, and all the surrounding land was burned.
– Kheheheheung!
Leo’s eyes lit up.
‘Flame Lion. Seeing it in person is really cool.’
There are several magics that come to mind when you think of the Blaze Magic Tower, and that was one of them.
Even though I’ve often seen it over the monitor, seeing it in person like this gave me a new feeling.
Of course, I had no intention of just admiring it.
Leo spread his fingers wide.
[Ice Light]
With a jing sound, beams of ice cut through the air.
It’s not very powerful, but it’s incredibly fast.
Because it flew in aiming for an opening in the tower, he blocked it in a panic.
In the meantime, Leo, who had earned time, prepared a big one.
[Boiling Ice – Polar Volcano]
The magic power around them shuddered violently, and the ground suddenly rose.
A crater-like thing made of ice popped out, emitting powerful cold air around it.
Surprised by the coldness encroaching on his body, Topju quickly pulled away.
Then he tried to strike back at Leo.
The best defense is offense.
I couldn’t be pushed back, so I made a formula, but suddenly my technique was disturbed.
“!!”
When I met Leo’s gaze, I saw him smiling through his mask.
‘how… ?’
You read your own magic and interrupted it?
Not even an archmage, how could he do this?
However, there was no time to panic.
Tower owner moved hurriedly and deployed magic.
I sprayed as many spells as I could.
However, more than half were canceled mid-generation in the face of opposition.
While spreading the magic that covered the surroundings with cold air, at the same time interrupting more than half of his own spells.
The skill gap was significant.
As the battle progressed, the tower owner’s expression grew darker.
‘Where did such a monster come from?’
The initial arrogant thought of having to punish him disappeared.
If you look at the opponent’s body movements, he looks quite young.
In addition, it was also noticeable that it was a type of magic that was hard to see now, called freezing.
When he thought he was being pushed back, his emotions fluctuated.
Being arrogant and confident in one’s own skills means, on the other hand, that if it’s not that, it means that the heart will be hit.
And the wave physically created a gap.
Leo was not one to miss it.
[fairy walk]
After flashing, Leo, who was close to him, touched the tower master’s heart with his hand.
Topju felt sorry for her, but it was already too late.
– Damn it!
An intense chill rose up, and he fell stiff to the ground with a thump.
* * *
Countess Ermeri did not intervene during the battle between Leo and the Blaze Magic Tower.
I just tried to block the sight of other slum residents nearby and prevent the leakage of magical power.
At best, I chose a place like this to secretly commit a crime, but rumors were not allowed.
Of course, even so, he thought of always supporting Leo if he was pushed back.
It was a useless idea.
‘My skills are no longer below mine.’
Having watched the entire battle just before, I was just astonished.
A talent I had known before.
If it was the blaze mage lord, he was still on the strong side among the 5th class wizards.
Although he was evaluated as inferior in skill compared to the previous tower owners, he was still the tower owner of the Imperial Mage Tower.
To destroy most of his magic in the middle of execution.
‘Even Prince Bahelm wouldn’t be able to do that.’
I’d rather use stronger magic to overwhelm the opponent, but it’s not like that.
So Countess Ermeri was surprised.
Then Leo came over.
“Why are you blank? Didn’t you want to interrogate the author?”
“ah… .”
She then remembered her purpose.
Blaze Magic Tower related to her husband’s death.
The author was brought here to dig up the truth.
However, since she is also a magician, she was only briefly bewitched by Leo’s high level.
“Right. sorry. I lost my mind for a while because of the deterioration.”
“There is no need to apologize. Then the countess should melt him down and stay aside. Maybe he can recognize it.”
“Do you have any ideas?”
“I’m thinking of doing an interrogation first. I don’t think he’s going to hide the secrets he knows about his personality.”
I fought for a while, but I figured out the propensity of the top owner.
It gives the impression that if you poke it, something will come out.
Countess Hermery also nodded in agreement.
“what… It is. It’s kind of like my personality.”
The two approached the tower owner, who was frozen solid.
Leo withdrew the mana from his body, and Countess Ermeri created a small spark next to him.
Then his frozen body melted and he came to his senses.
“Ugh… cold… .”
When Leo winked at him, Countess Ermeri swung to the side.
“hey. Are you out of your mind?”
“Ugh… . warm… something warm… .”
“If you answer the questions well, I will give you what you want.”
Since he had just escaped from the extreme cold, the head of the tower would be insane.
Now was the most appropriate time for interrogation.
“Ugh… .”
“Did you kill Count Ermeri?”
“squadron… ?”
“yes. I know that Count Ermery killed the Blaze Magic Tower master out of anger because he was talking about his lack of skill and lack of qualifications.”
“Hey, don’t be silly. It wasn’t for that ridiculous reason… .”
The dreamy top owner’s words stopped.
Leo smiled slightly, and Countess Hermery, who was listening from behind, opened her eyes wide.
because he acknowledged it.
“First of all, it is true that you killed him. Then why did you kill him?”
“Big… .”
To fall for such an induction interrogation?
Topju made an impression as if he was angry even thinking about it.
However, since this happened, he decided to go out strong.
“I don’t know who you are, but why are you here now touching the case?”
“Answer any questions I ask.”
“hehehe. If you’re lucky enough to beat me, you’re going to dig there? Do you know how many noble families are involved in this?”
“… … .”
Leo kept his mouth shut.
It was because he was paying attention to Countess Ermeri, who had hardened.
Topju must have misunderstood that, and now threatened Leo in earnest.
“The Marquis of Braham, the Marquis of Kiryon, the Count of Depont, the Count of Nivellon. That’s about it even for the big families. hehehe. Do you think they’ll just let go if they know you touched me because of that incident? I know you’re pretty good, but now you’ll have to worry about assassins day and night.”
“Why did so many families target the count?”
“Puha. You’re curious about everything. The reason is simple. Because I was afraid of Count Ermeri becoming stronger.”
“?”
“Belena, who was considered to have the best talent at the time, entered the Countess, who had excellent business skills from the beginning. From the point of view of other noble families, it is inevitable.”
“Then why the magic tower?”
“Our magic tower? At that time, Belena was the greatest masterpiece of our mage tower. Could she have left the Mage Tower and married the Count’s family? I wanted to bring her back somehow. I thought that if the Count died, she too would return to the Mage Tower. But I didn’t know that he would take over the Count’s family at all, but… .”
The top lord said as if he was relieved.
Leo put his frosty white hand on his chest again.
“I heard you well, so take a deep breath.”
– Damn it!
I took my gaze away from him, who was frozen again, and looked at Countess Hermery.
She was shaking with anger.
“right now… .”
“If you’re going to talk about getting revenge on those families, stop.”
Leo looked at her quietly.
“I think you know. Touching all of those families means going to war with the empire.”
“If you need to, do it.”
Her eyes flashed dangerously.
Even the power of Casein’s guild was pulling momentum.
If you leave it as it is, it really will.
Then the empire would fall into chaos, and the different races of the Abyss would take advantage of that and declare war.
And Leo couldn’t see such a future.
“Rather than that, first calm down and leave it to me.”
“… … .”
“It’s not thanks to me that I’ve come this far. So trust me a little more.”
At Leo’s words, she closed her blazing eyes for a moment.
Then he nodded slightly.
Leo grinned.
* * *
late night.
Leo walked through the quiet streets of the imperial capital at night.
The place where he walked was the Royal Street where the aristocrats lived, so the street was neat and tidy.
At the end of it was the imperial palace, and Leo’s destination was there.
As the robed man approached, the guard glanced at him and opened a side door to let him through.
The order must have come from above, but no matter how much it was, the strength of the empire was glimpsed in its appearance without asking who it was.
Leo was guided into the depths of the imperial palace one after another.
And soon, I came face to face with the owner of this place.
At the end of a great war wrapped in silence, a man sitting on a golden throne.
Leo said hello.
“Meet Your Majesty.”
“yes. Prince Leo. I thought you, who didn’t even attend today’s banquet, would ask to see me in the middle of the night.”
The Emperor’s eyes twinkled as if it were interesting.
“What have you come for? I’ll tell you in advance, but if it’s not a big deal, it won’t be interesting.”