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20. Absurdity (I)
After talking with Alterisha and waiting for a while, the office door opened and a tired talc cordon entered.
“Oh, there is a rumor of Baek Yu-seol!”
As soon as he saw me, he smiled broadly and approached me. I also lowered my head and said.
“You look tired.”
“Well. Well, there are a lot of things going on these days. drag.”
“Are you bothering me in the Republic of Paldangram?”
“•••It is not. By the way, how did you know that you went to Paldangram? Other than that, they are guests who have come secretly.”
“There was a wagon parked at the entrance. I guessed it by looking at the emblem sculpted by the sculptor of Moss on the majestic rolling wheel.”
“Ohh… Good observation. right. I wonder how annoying these bastards are.”
“I think the technology of the item will be highly desirable.”
Talc Corden nodded, rubbing his forehead with his finger.
“okay. You’re not even in the Alchemy Castle, but you know what’s inside like a ghost.”
“I, I had no idea… …
Pensions are neutral, not affiliated with any country. However, there is no such thing as ‘completely neutral’ in the world.
This is because the alchemists belonging to the Ministry of Alchemy have a homeland.
For this reason, very rarely, the Ministry of Pensions intervenes at the state level when new technologies are developed. They secretly take people from their own country who participated in the development, or threaten them for technology.
The same goes for this time.
It is impossible for an alchemist to work alone, so Alterisha already had numerous alchemists under her control.
They were all bound by a strong contract… … Once they start to intervene at the state level, there is no guarantee that they will never betray.
Your trust as an alchemist will be destroyed, but if your family’s life is at stake, you will be betrayed thousands of times.
“He came to threaten the alchemists who have families in the Republic of Paldanglam. Fortunately, I heard the story first in my ears, and I am on the way to get rid of it, but I don’t think it will be like this forever.”
Golden Alchemist Talc Corden.
He is the best alchemist in the world, capable of creating an island in the middle of the sea.
Matches any 9-class wizard
Because he had the power to eat and more than that, it was possible to ward off the intervention of the state at once.
So countries have been trying to get researchers out of the way with talcum as much as possible, but it has been prevented somehow so far, but it is unknown whether it will continue to be prevented in the future.
“Anyway, my head hurts quite a bit. Action must be taken soon.”
What that action means, I know very well. I opened my mouth thinking that the opportunity had come.
“I’m thinking of grabbing one as an example and selling it.
huh?”
« o ⁹⁹
M…•
Talc Corden’s eyes widened as if in a bit of a surprise, and I hurriedly added.
“I read a newspaper from 10 years ago. It is written about what happened to those who coveted Talcuk Corden’s ‘multi-construction’ technology.”
“Ah, that’s right. It was then.”
The multi-construction method is a technology that combines several Yeongjinjin, and it is easy to understand it as ‘multicasting’.
A kite that originally only moved in one direction
As alchemy was able to move in multiple directions at the same time, it was as if a new world of alchemy academia had been opened.
Of course, it is said that even 10 years ago, there were many attempts to steal the technology.
So, Talc Corden set a model for a large corporation that no one in the world could ever touch.
‘I will suspend all transactions with the Lagandal Corporation.’
One word like the flap of a butterfly’s wings
which later became a storm and completely devoured the Lagandal Enterprises.
He could not absorb all the things of the Alchemy Castle, and when everyone else was stretching out using multi-construction technology, he couldn’t do anything alone, so it was natural for him to be eliminated from the market.
In this way, Ragandal completely disappeared into history, and now there is no trace of it.
people didn’t know
To what extent can the ‘Golden Alchemist’ exercise power?
It was only then that he realized that he was a being that could bring down a large corporation standing at the top of the world with just one word.
and…
I’m going to use this case.
Edman Atalec didn’t know. The fact that I am tied to the golden alchemist. So, I would have said so much nonsense.
“Where do you think that example is?”
“First of all, it’s Paldangram. The old guys are the most dangerous. A native of Paldangram within the Pension City
There are so many, it’s hard to control.” « o ⁹⁹
M..•
After pretending to ponder for a while, he carefully brought up the story.
“In my opinion, I think you can leave the Paldangram alone.”
“••• Hmm. The reason is?”
“The government changes after a year. The current president of Paldang-Lam is reckless, but he’s completely lame-duck, so it’s okay to ignore it.”
“It is so, but… …
“The next presidential candidates are
It’s safe to say that alchemists have little influence… … . Why don’t you try looking elsewhere?”
The most important thing in a conversation is to ‘look competent’ beyond appearing ignorant.
Knowing as much as possible and knowing that the other person can see a wider area, listen to my story seriously and accept it.
I’ve tried to ‘pretend to know’ as much as possible through the straight glasses so far, and Talc Corden looked at me with a serious expression to see if it worked out quite successfully.
“… … for example?”
“Adolevit. Among them, let’s assemble Atalec.”
“ Hmm•••••••
“There is a reason. Atalec’s successor, Edman Atalec, told me he would refuse the deal.”
I’m really insignificant, but I still share ownership of this technology, so that remark is pretty fatal. Of course, it is possible for Atalec to intervene by force while ignoring commoners like me.
Atalec is one of the prestigious families that has produced many alchemists as well as masters of magic. It was safe to say that there was no place in the Alchemy Castle where Atalec’s breath could not reach.
So, you need the power of talcum cordon.
“Hmm, Adolevitra… That’s a pain in the butt… …
Talc Corden muffled his speech.
Even so, Adolevit is a bit burdensome.
Even as a golden alchemist, it is not easy to pretend to be a large nation. Destroy a large corporation
It’s different from Lin.
“Of course, we can’t completely stop the exchange this time. When Adolevit starts to move on… … No matter how hard it is.”
“right.”
“But from the beginning, Adolevit will not come out forcibly. Since he receives so much technology from Alchemy, the King will try to deal with it as peacefully as possible after finding the cause of the incident and solving it.”
This time is important.
“The ‘peaceful’ changed to ‘coercive’
All we have to do is cancel our remarks before we do so. Eventually, I will make a deal with Adolevit, but… … In any case, everyone in the world will know.”
ah!
Alchemy can affect even Adolevit.
Talc Corden, fully understanding what I was saying, showed a serious expression on his face and wiped his chin. Alterisha still looked dizzy, but there was little she could do anyway. Because we wanted to solve political problems among ourselves as much as possible.
“It is… … it’s ok After all, there is a good cause, and it’s perfect for setting an example.”
Even now, there are innumerable hyenas who are aiming for the technological prowess of hositamtam items.
However… … What if the lion, the king of animals, seems to hesitate ‘for a brief moment’ to the prey they were targeting?
What if the existence you thought was prey showed that it was actually stronger than a lion?
The hyenas will have no choice but to frighten themselves and save themselves.
“I will take back the royal trading rights.”
“Is that possible?”
“One of my friends is from the Adolevit royal family.”
Then, Talc Corden smiled, revealing his golden teeth as if his stomach was open.
“Um, that’s fine! This friend really is a thing the more you look at it. It really makes me want to have him as my apprentice.”
Alterisha, who had been sitting still without saying anything, spoke slowly, wondering if the conversation seemed to be over now.
opened the door
“I, but
“yes?”
“Isn’t the rumored student also a commoner like me? How are you so penetrating politics?”
“uh… …
I was speechless for a while because I didn’t know that such a question would come up, but I just kept talking.
“Just a little bit. Reading the newspaper is my hobby. It’s fun to watch politicians fight each other, isn’t it?”
“Me, not at all?”
“It’s really fun.”
By the way, hitting and fighting means literally.
How fun it is to watch politicians clench their fists and lie on the floor in the Capitol.
Anyway, to see if my excuse worked, Alterisha smiled faintly.
“thank god. This time, I just got help.”
Actually, it was all for my self-interest.
To be honest, would it hurt? He was in pain as if his conscience had been pierced by a needle, but he tried to ignore it.
Anyway, the story ended successfully.
As time passed, the second test began.
Since the results of the 2nd test are reflected in the ‘ranking change’, Stella’s cadets were absorbed in their studies all day and night, but it was a story that had nothing to do with me.
All.
‘Practical Magic Utilization Test’
Other than that, spectacle is a sure test.
Whoops! Crazy, Crazy! Scratch!
The spectacle of fireworks and thunderbolts here and there is something you would never see in a modern high school.
As magic has various properties, the criteria for grading the points were also different.
The lightning series measures the maximum voltage and chain unit, and the flame series measures how much more explosive power it shows.
It was a gun, and the freezing series seems to measure the range based on the lower temperature.
In addition to that, healing, witchcraft, witchcraft, divine magic, matter, brilliance, and even special attributes inherited through lineage were measured in a variety of ways.
There are so many things to see, but I wonder if the flame series will not stand out the most.
To be honest, the flashy ones were the thunderbolts and the beautiful ones were the water currents and glaciers, but the flames were exceptionally loud and extensive.
The score is definitely Hong Bi-yeon 1st place.
However, the flame test supervisor and Hong Bi-yeon’s mother, Hong Yi-El, still didn’t seem to like her.
Hong Si-hwa, who can be said to be Hong Bi-yeon’s competitor, has grown into a great wizard who can use more destructive and explosive magic more delicately than that.
Although Hong Bi-yeon is still young and has a lot of potential… … The mother seemed more impatient than she was.
“It’s not long enough. Be more outgoing The point is that you never know when your magic will hit your allies.”
Even though she worked so hard and devoted herself to her mother, who still only spoke bitterly, Bi-yeon Hong quietly nodded her head.
Soon, El Hong turned his gaze to another place. The second place in the first-year flame-type attribute was none other than Arshuang.
“The control is great. The firepower is a bit lacking, but it can be overcome with fine control. sensitive
I’m sure it’ll do great when you’re dealing with an enemy or quietly performing a mission.”
While Hong Bi-yeon only heard bitterness, Arshuang only heard praise. Hong Bi-yeon’s expression naturally darkened, but Arshuang, who heard the praise, also did not have a good expression.
The flame series was a property that focused solely on firepower, and the fact that firepower was weak in the end was a fatal weakness no matter how good the control was.
Arshuang glanced at Hong Bi-yeon with a cold, hard gaze, and then disappeared somewhere with frequent steps.
“Baek Yuseo. It’s your turn.”
Fortunately, for the cause of ‘special magic’, I was able to avoid getting failing points at all like I did when I was admitted.
… … Of course, the countless other magic application subjects were all failing points, but I don’t think it can be helped.
[flashing]
After wearing the protective gear, it moved toward the obstacle 8m ahead, then passed through another obstacle on the side and landed again.
Actually, the test of blinking is nothing.
It was the maximum range of blinking, how far apart (cooldown time) it can be used, and how precisely I can handle it.
“Ugh, that’s great. There is no delay after blinking, but it is also very strange to find the direction you want precisely… …
The instructors and the grading assistant professors also exclaimed. I think it’s because blinking is an uncontrollable magic.
“Khom, hey. How do you train
Will you be able to control the blinking?”
Some professors secretly asked the principle, but they did not answer.
No, I didn’t.
How do I answer something I don’t know… .
did it just happen? can’t do it
“Ew, twit. Still, as a wizard, you don’t reveal your vision, right? All right, all right.”
So, if you stand still, you’ll show a fat reaction like that and disappear
it was
It was not polite as a wizard to try to forcefully steal the magic of a commoner student, no matter how hard it was.
What… … There are groups that secretly steal magical visions from behind, but I don’t really have any visions anyway, so I don’t need to worry.
After using the blinking a few times in moderation, the test was over, and it moved on to the next test site.
‘Magic Protocol Interpretation Test’
This is a subject I am confident in.
Designed in the middle of the exam hall
With one complex magic circle, students had to interpret it, and the first to finish it, the faster they can leave.
A test of patience and pain that lasts from an hour to six hours.
[Prokitex superimposed circuit design]
As the straight-faced glasses analyze the magic circle, something really comes to mind, but to be honest, I don’t even know what to say. In fact, you don’t even need to understand. ‘Cause I’m gonna copy it anyway
‘But how come it’s interpreted a little longer than usual?’
Isn’t this hard enough for a first-year level? Actually, I don’t know. It’s because it’s a ferocious hot water in magic.
I watched it moderately, finished it in 20 minutes and got up. If you just copy what you see, it could be finished in 5 minutes, but it was too conspicuous and I didn’t do it because it looked like cheating.
‘already?’
‘What is he…?’
I can’t speak because I’m in the middle of an exam, but I could feel the students staring at me with their eyes wide open.
I’m sorry for cheating when you guys are working hard, but because it’s a test or something, I want to finish it quickly and rest.
The score is probably 100 out of 100.
Scores that can be raised in writing or theory fields should be obtained as much as possible.
Because I messed up my skills so much, I might get a failure if I don’t score even in writing.
“Here you go.”
“Are you giving up?”
The professor receives my test paper and checks it
Without even doing it, I put it into the chart. It seems that there are students who sometimes get up early and give up.
“no. I got it all out.”
u.. already? huh
“Yes. I’ll go see you.”
Then the professor took my exam paper out of the chart again and nodded.
Now is the time to rest.
I have no intention of using my time to the fullest even during the exam period, and I plan to go to class and sleep.
With that in mind, I left the exam room.
Anyway, a bunch of rice cakes were blocking my way.
“Are you Baek Yu-seol?”
As soon as I saw the sophomore year badge, I immediately felt it.
Edman finally got his shit started.
‘Going down’ was bound to exist in Stella as well, and Edman must have made the sophomores within his influence crave me in the name of opposing my seniors.
This was also intentional. Edman is no longer irreversibly hostile to me.
“Look at this little bastard with his eyes open?”
“hey. Is your senior funny?”
“These days, kids are falling out.”
“Wow, I never really imagined it at the time.”
… … But is it really like a dog when you get hit?