trail (3)
same time.
I was meeting with the owner of the magic tower on the top floor of the magic tower.
“How did you come by yourself? If you give me a message, I can visit you anytime… … .”
The Master of the Magic Tower did not hide his surprise. It was only natural that he had come to visit me in person despite the fact that he would come back later.
To this, I responded in a nonchalant tone.
“Because it bothers me.”
“… … yes?”
“It is nothing.”
Why did I have to announce the results of the Magic Tower? I don’t know if it was a process to make a result, but it was something that could be done by giving money to passers-by.
Of course, I’m a little sorry that I left it to the baron without saying anything… … Still, if the baron had prepared the script, it would be possible to present it on my behalf.
‘… … maybe?’
well, anyway. What’s important now isn’t such a trivial thing. My shoulders were shrugged.
“I read the letter I left behind.”
“A word about ancient magic.”
“okay.”
I nodded and glanced at the window. There, the magic crystal revealed in the clouds was showing off its magnificent appearance.
Appreciating the situation, he quietly asked the owner of the mage tower.
“You said you could interpret ancient magic. So you mean you’re interpreting that?”
“It is not.”
“then?”
“To be clear, all archmages will be able to interpret it. But you’re right in saying that’s not possible, at least for now.”
“… … Right.”
First of all, it was the first time that even I knew that the magic contained within the magic stone was ancient magic.
It was because there had been no archmage to notice such a thing until now, and it was difficult to notice unless there was another comparison group.
In fact, the owner of the Mage Tower who has been living here for a long time and has been practicing magic. Didn’t he first recognize the nature of ancient magic through his magic imprint, and later learn about it after facing a storm in Arendelle?
If such a thing could be interpreted right away, the foreign wizards would probably have stolen the technology first.
‘For example, like the Commonwealth Empire.’
Currently, there are two archmages revealed to exist in the Federation Empire.
And throughout the entire continent, there were five great wizards.
Considering that one of them was Lord Elade, in fact, more than half of the continent’s archmages existed in the Commonwealth Empire.
I put my thoughts aside for a moment and said.
“Then what do you need to interpret ancient magic?”
“A more accurate comparison of magic. However, if it is the same artifact Your Highness has, it will be difficult to obtain much information.”
“Right.”
It was a natural statement for the owner of the mage tower, who had already looked closely into the inside of the magic imprint. Then there was only one conclusion.
“If you have a few more reliable comparison groups, you can fully learn the ancient magic engraved on that magic stone.”
“Yes, that is correct.”
Then the answer is simple.
“good.”
That was Esteban’s greatest defensive technique created by an undistinguished genius.
As much as I owed a lot in my previous life, my trust in that spell was quite solid.
No matter how limitless the master was, he couldn’t stop everything with one hand.
Thanks to that formula, they were able to prevent the Commonwealth from raids, bombings, and other sabotage operations.
In a way, it was said that even that Asus, who had been festering the country until the last moment, could not do anything about it.
So, what if we could properly analyze this?
In the fortress where such a thing is being built… … No, if it doesn’t stop there and can engrave not only the border area but also the royal castle… … .
‘I don’t know, but Esteban’s defense plan will be more perfect.’
The existence of a great wizard and the knowledge of the future combine to create perfect synergy.
But to my surprise, I didn’t stop there and started to tell a few more stories.
“Of course, that’s just the primary thing.”
“Is it the primary thing?”
“If you establish a theory through interpretation, you will be able to revive the dead ancient magic.”
“her… … ! Are you really saying that is possible?”
“At least it won’t be difficult to recreate the forms of magic left in the records.”
The Magic Tower Master nodded while hiding his surprise. It must have been because it was difficult to predict the impact.
Of course, that was true. Because there have been similar attempts in the past.
However, to make that possible, the aforementioned ‘convincing comparison group’ would be needed.
The ancient magic information necessary for interpretation.
From noble mtl dot com.
“… … Anyway, that won’t change the fact that we need a control group.”
“How long will it take from obtaining the information to analyzing the magic circle?”
“If it’s the power of a great mage who can see reason, it won’t take long to interpret it.”
However, it was said that learning and reproducing it becomes complicated. But it didn’t matter.
“half a year. Would that amount of time be enough?”
“Yes, I will definitely make it happen.”
Finding traces of ancient magic couldn’t be easy.
Even so, the reason why the mage lord brought up the story to me was probably because I had an ancient artifact.
Perhaps he knows the whereabouts of the other artifacts… … That is, for such a vague reason.
that’s not wrong
The things I know must be vaster than he thinks.
However, I had no intention of handing over artifacts that contained only fragmentary information.
It would be better to hand over something that is certain to be done.
‘Well, I had to visit soon.’
I didn’t know that this kind of situation would overlap at the same time.
Eventually, my gaze, thinking of something, turned to George, who was staring blankly at the magic crystal outside the window.
“depart.”
“… … Oh yes? what?”
Judging by the stupid question, it seemed that he was busy measuring the physical value of the magic crystals seen through the window. And the owner of the magic tower, who watched it, laughed heartily.
“As expected, he is an interesting aide. All men must be curious and greedy.”
“… … .”
It seemed that the bean pods had been thoroughly washed due to the work of the Mage Tower. Otherwise, the Archmage’s eyes are wrong.
I silently shook my head and spoke to the owner of the mage tower.
“What about mana?”
“It was consumed while interpreting the magic stones, but there is enough left to use the power.”
not bad. That was enough.
George, who came to his senses when he said we were leaving, looked at the open map and said,
“Then move right now.”
“Yes, I understand. Where can I go?”
“here.”
The place where my finger was directed was a point penetrating the northern continent. However, the eyebrows of the owner of the Magic Tower who confirmed the place were twitching.
“here is… … .”
“okay.”
land not permitted. A place where you can’t go easily.
I started talking slowly without hiding my pleasure.
“Golden City Treca.”
It was the former capital of the Federation Empire.
* * *
Treca, as the name of the golden city, was a city where enormous wealth was concentrated.
That would be the case, this was a city located in the very center of the northern continent. Literally, it was the center of trade that went in and out of all ascending routes on the continent.
Thanks to that, it was once said that the number of people passing by this place, which is always visited, is comparable to that of a tolerable territory.
Also, even the old imperial palace, now abandoned, was worthy of being called the Golden City.
Plating all over the walls. Countless jewels shining from afar.
If there were no soldiers to manage it, it was a look that stimulated a primitive desire that anyone would covet.
But that was literally the glories of the past.
Trecca had become a city where no one came to visit anymore, and at most, tourists who wanted to see the imperial palace only flocked a little.
Did the emperor of the previous generation dare to relocate the capital? The citizens of Trecca couldn’t have liked it.
And it was the same for Reika, who grew up listening to the history before she was born.
“ha… … There are no guests today.”
If there are no people coming and going, can there be guests? To Reika, who manages the bookstore following her grandfather’s wishes, this old bookstore was nothing more than a nuisance.
A bookstore that has been run for generations. A sign of the area where the touch of ancestors remains. A name like that was of no use to her at all.
On the contrary, there was no one who could own such expensive books now that facilities called the National Library were created.
Why pay money when you can read books for free?
Even the occasional customers were all merchants, and even that was just a means to satisfy vanity, and there was no actual money.
Reika was dissatisfied with that.
“… … I want to quickly organize and leave this bookstore.”
A boring bookstore with no money.
Originally, his father, not himself, should have run this bookstore. However, such a father fell into strange learning and did not keep his duty.
Because of this, he was the one who succeeded the bookstore after his grandfather. Perhaps, if she hadn’t inherited the bookstore, she would have become a free trader.
“They say the southern sea is so beautiful… … .”
But what? In the end, even if he wanted to leave, he had no choice but to stay for his father’s sake.
Without even a small income, there would be no means to support the family.
So she sat at the counter and nodded her head.
That was the moment.
With my daughter-!
A small bell attached to the door began to ring with a clear sound. It was a sign that a guest had arrived.
Reika quickly erased the disappointment on her face and lifted her head toward the bookstore door.
“welcome… … yo. this?”
But the words didn’t connect properly. It wasn’t for any other reason. It was because the three people who opened the door and came in looked a little strange.
‘Robe?’
A robe that is very different from the costumes unique to the Federation Empire. Her behavior, revealing that she was an outsider, was nothing short of amazing for Reika.
People here are foreigners… … To be precise, it was because they tended to be extremely reluctant to foreigners.
But what was even more amazing was the fact that the voice that came from the man in the lead was so beautiful.
“Looks like you’ve come to the right place.”
“… … ah.”
Reika’s eyes widened at the low yet sweet voice. And the main character of the voice continued to speak while looking elegantly inside the bookstore.
“Where is your father?”
Arguably, it was the first time I’d seen someone looking for their father.
A person who is looking for such an eccentric father who studies the phantom study of ancient universities.