magic tower (6)
Ku-goo-goo-goo-!
The wizards of the Mage’s Tower observed a strange flow that controlled the body for an instant.
No wonder.
Even if I didn’t want to, I could feel the mana in the air that was sucked in somewhere and became empty, and the strong air currents that raged like an aftershock with my eyes and body.
‘An uncontrollable phenomenon.’
Also, the most primal fear and awe that wizards can feel. It must have been a mysterious phenomenon that they could not go against as magicians.
“Kuh… … ! what happened all of a sudden… … .”
“Baby, quickly inform the superiors!”
And in those few seconds, the world moved like a cataclysm.
The Mage Tower, which had lost its power source called Mana, stopped momentarily, but soon returned to normal as if something had happened.
In addition, the wizards, who were concentrating on their own work, were not like the flagship and moved around.
It was truly an unprecedented situation.
… … That moment.
“… … !”
The movements of the wizards who were moving to determine the cause stopped at the same time.
It didn’t stop because the mage tower returned to normal, and it didn’t stop because there was no need to figure out the situation.
but. It would be correct to explain that my body was out of control involuntarily because I was feeling something new that was so powerful that the preceding phenomena seemed faded.
“… … how.”
The wizards slowly raised their heads and encountered the question that led to the center of all this flow.
Toward a point of great truth that is expanding in confusion.
Towards an incredible presence that dominates their bodies and minds.
“What the hell is going on… … .”
and above their heads.
In the master’s room on the top floor of the Mage Tower, all abnormalities began.
oh oh oh-
“… … .”
The man’s eyes, which had been closed the whole time, slowly began to open.
Instead of a space in a desolate room, it is as if the blue sky of midday is plainly captured on white drawing paper. Just like that, shining brightly with clear eyes.
… … Finally.
dig-
The blue eyes that were completely open, caught the world by leaving a noble and deep glow.
Then, the surrounding mana, which had been fluctuating like a runaway, calmed down in an instant and hid its tail.
In front of the true ‘Lord’, even the elemental beings that make up the world were mere oppressed subjects.
That completed case no longer belonged to a dying old man.
“No, my God… … !”
The appearance of ‘Rod’, a master wizard more confident and complete than anyone else.
… … Also its appearance. In fact, even the name of the wizard was considered a ‘deprecation’.
“Lord of the Magic Tower!”
Wilford approached the Mage Tower Master with a thrilled face.
A young and energetic body. And even the appearance of the deputy chief running out of nowhere.
As a mage tower owner who had just come to his senses, this situation could have been quite embarrassing, but for some reason, he calmly adjusted his collar and raised his upper body from the bed.
… … And to my surprise, what he did afterwards was to bow his head toward me.
“thank you. majesty.”
“Eh, Lord of the Magic Tower?!”
As if you already know everything.
Seeing him start by saying thank you, I nodded and was sure that I was right.
“You were conscious, too.”
“yes. That’s right.”
The time of three months when he was bedridden.
The owner of the magic tower fell asleep as if he had died from a mysterious illness, but he had never lost consciousness for a moment in the first place.
As he listened to the story, Wilford’s expression slowly turned to astonishment.
“… … Mage Lord? what is that?”
“According to Your Highness. I fell into a coma because of the poison, but the senses that made up my body continued as if I were alive.”
“That, that word… … .”
“… … The pain of the poison that engulfed the body. The touch of rotting flesh. Your voice worried about me.”
And even the murderous intent of those who were swept away by desire and tried to kill themselves.
In an instant, the eyes of the owner of the Magic Tower, who continued to speak behind him, began to become bloodshot red. Eventually, when the eyes of the owner of the tower met, his eyes were already filled with rage.
“I was feeling the bitterness that I didn’t feel like I was alive even though I was alive.”
It was around the time when the mana and aura of the magic imprint flowed through his body that he realized this fact.
therefore. It was at this point that the two conflicting energies in his body caused a runaway.
‘Obviously, unlike usual, stronger magical power pulled the Aura.’
As if begging yourself to give me more energy.
In line with that natural flow, I also released a larger amount of aura.
Because he knew that it was the last survival instinct captured by the dying Mage Master.
result. The Master of the Magic Tower broke the bowl and arrived at the ‘truth’ of the world.
Perhaps the pain of running out of energy inside the body was unimaginable, but paradoxically, what he did after preparing for death made him glimpse more ideals in the midst of death.
The last emotion he had was anger.
“Cromwell. He was constantly drugging me and waiting for the right time. One day, on the day I die, I will kill you, the deputy pagoda owner, without even knowing a mouse or a bird, and take the position of the mage pagoda owner myself. He must have said that.”
“… … .”
“So, if you rise to the position of the owner of the Mage Tower… … .”
“I should have said it would make it easier to siphon off research to the Federation.”
“… … !”
… … A federal empire?
When Wilford heard the name, his eyes widened in astonishment.
“Is that true?!”
We have already heard that they tried to steal the research technology.
He couldn’t have imagined that the corpses piled up in one of the conference rooms, and Cromwell, the research director who died right in front of him, were operatives sent by the ‘Federal Empire’.
On the contrary, the expression of the mage lord showed even more cold composure.
“I have already heard what you have said before. Your Highness knew all of this.”
I looked down at him and silently nodded.
Betrayal of a Guardian-class wizard. I knew better than anyone what would have happened had I left him alone, so I moved as planned.
By giving him the revenge of ‘death’.
“Aren’t you displeased with me for killing the target of revenge?”
“Never.”
Befitting his confident voice and actions, his eyes were shining with unwavering faith.
“His Highness is similar to Her Highness Albedo, but has a completely different feeling.”
“is it?”
“yes. Having been his teacher for a while, I can tell. The fact that Your Highness is moving with a clearer goal.”
The Mage Tower Master’s gaze reached my right hand.
“Also, my eyes now see the elements that make up the world. It’s a strange thing. The same goes for the red aura you feel.”
“… … .”
“But there is one thing, I cannot even see the depth of the power and emotions that Your Highness possesses.”
The emotion that forms the basis of me and my strength.
That was something that even a superman who had dared to step into the position of Lord would not dare to judge.
so.
dump-!
He lowered himself to the floor and lowered his head.
As if praying for a lesson from a teacher, he was extremely polite.
Perhaps the best example a wizard can do.
“I don’t know what Your Highness is trying to achieve.”
never knew It was impossible to know.
Also, although the goal in that guess was similar to his anger, it was difficult to understand for the rest of his life.
However, at least one was sure to pierce the bones.
“This body, saved by Your Highness, will forever be devoted to the development of the royal family and the Mage Tower.”
… … certainly.
The fact that it will lead you to revenge.
He burned eternity, suppressing the anger hidden in his resolute voice.
* * *
Wilford entered the room where the party was resting.
As I cast my gaze, he let out a long sigh as if reassured, wiping away the cold sweat.
“… … Your physical condition has definitely returned to normal. It looks like I don’t have to worry anymore.”
It was natural that he looked healthier than ever on the outside, but it was the result of projecting his insides with mana, saying that there was a one-in-a-million chance that he needed to see a doctor.
At this, I shrugged.
“I guess so.”
The flow of qi that was stable and pure clearly proved that he had stepped into the realm of a great wizard.
But it was a fact that I knew without having to do that. The fact that the flow of energy flowing through the body of the Master of the Magic Tower has changed… … At least for me, it was a problem that I could find out without a medical examination.
Therefore, this situation could be said to be quite unexpected.
‘A great wizard… … .’
There are many words to describe it. However, if I were to choose the most suitable expressions, I could choose two without hesitation.
… … asymmetric weapon. Or Mutually Assured Destruction.
That strategic weapon was no longer at a level that could be described as an individual.
Also, it was a power that no individual should have, and it would be an existence that even the forces called all nations could not treat carelessly.
And my lips curled up as I recalled those thoughts.
‘Cromwell gave me a present and left.’
anger.
Esteban’s weapon, which had strategic value, had a firm purpose of revenge thanks to it.
What could be more terrifying than a weapon aimed at its target?
Even more so, it would be my strength, and it would serve only me as a benefactor.
In that sense, it was clear that the present he gave was truly meaningful.
“Maybe if you wait a little bit, the Master of the Magic Tower will come here.”
A soft voice flowed from the mouth of the deputy head who threw off the heavy load. He looked back and forth between me and George, then continued.
“First of all, I told you to send me some tea to drink while you wait. Please wait a moment.”
“I will.”
“thank you.”
I nodded in the affirmative and lost myself in my thoughts again.
That moment.
rattle-
The door to the room opened and a boy about twelve years old entered. Looking at the tray in her hand and the teacup on top of it, it must have been a child running errands.
“Ah, you have arrived.”
Wilford smiled happily and gestured to the child.
Then, the child began to approach with quick steps, flapping his large robe for his small size.
but… … .
“Looks like I’m about to fall.”
Woodangtang-!
“oh!”
Was it because the grove was too out of place, or was it because of George’s distorted voice? The child tripped on the hem of his robe and fell, leaving only a few steps to reach.
Wilford startled and reached out to grab the child, but it was my right hand that reached more quickly.
snap-
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“… … ah!”
“I knew it would be like this.”
“Gwa, are you okay?”
I silently nodded to Wilford’s astonishment and stood the child up.
Was it luck that he fell towards me, or was it misfortune?
The child appeared to be uninjured, and the only thing that had changed was a tearful expression that looked like it was about to shed tears at any moment.
… … But I wasn’t the one who raised the child up.
“… … What are you?”
That expression, which was rare, spread with surprise.