Episode 77:
The Wizard’s Heart
[Auxiliary Magic: Magic String]
The magic string stretched out from Tyrvaen’s hand and wrapped around my ankle.
And Carls held it tightly.
This was my lifeline.
Once down there, there was no way to come up other than using flight magic.
Because it is covered with a very powerful magic field, communication magic is impossible.
So, the method of pulling it up from above at the right time was adopted.
“Carls, after 3 minutes, just pull me up. Understand?”
“I understand, sir.”
A solemn expression appeared on Carl’s face as he nodded firmly.
Tyrvaen also had a serious expression on his face.
“I will cast a defensive spell, but the most important thing is your heart. Keep reminding yourself that everything is welcome. Don’t back down! Do you understand?”
[Blessing Magic: Firm Will]
Sssssss….
The magic that started from her hovers above my head and exudes refreshing energy.
I will help you in some small way against the illusions in the fire.
“Then I’ll go and come back. 3 minutes, Carls. “Keep that in mind.”
The moment the two people nodded side by side.
Without hesitation, I threw myself into the sea of fire beneath the scaffolding.
I quietly gritted my teeth as I rushed towards the crimson waves that were like the flames of hell.
‘…What was that face?’
I’m sure I’ve seen it somewhere.
It happened so briefly that I couldn’t pinpoint it.
I was afraid of what fantasy was waiting for me down there.
But I struggled to pull myself together.
“It’s all just an illusion.”
As Tyrvaen had advised, I jumped in while keeping my wits about me.
All of this….
“It’s just an illusion!”
* * *
A thick, black darkness fell over the son-in-law.
“…uh?”
As I was standing there in a daze, I belatedly realized my situation and looked around.
I had just entered the sea of flames that covered Lair.
‘Where am I?’
I couldn’t help but be taken aback by the completely different scenery from what I remembered.
According to the original work, the ancient people’s laboratory should have been glimpsed in the red fog.
But now everything seemed dark and only the area near me was slightly bright.
It felt like I was standing on a stage with the lights off, holding a single candle.
‘As expected, it’s a bit different from the original.’
Because it’s a beta version?
I’m not sure.
I’ve never been to this rare while playing the beta version.
‘Well, even if it’s a beta version, nothing will change in the grand scheme of things anyway.’
As the game was developed into an official version, it could be seen that a visual effect was added to this space.
And he said that the nightmarish vision had intensified.
“…it’s just an illusion anyway.”
I thought about it again, got my bearings, and started walking.
The time promised by Carls was 3 minutes.
After three minutes, he decided to pull me up, so I had to find what I needed before that.
It was dark everywhere, but fortunately the terrain had not changed at all.
‘It’s right here.’
I entered the crypt, which stood like a huge tomb.
There were several sheets of paper scattered among the experimental equipment whose purpose was unknown.
Just a piece of paper that looks like waste paper.
But this was the magic book.
Among the non-attribute magic theories, it is considered the best….
‘Spirits’ magic.’
Sigh.
As soon as I got my hands on the paper, a system message came to mind.
[You have acquired the technical book ‘Intermediate Spiritual Magic Theory’!]
< Intermediate Spiritual Magic >
[Comprehensive Skills][Level A] Records left by ancient scholars who encountered untamed magical power in the distant past when magical power first began to stir. am. Pursuing pure mechanics as a type of magic that does not have properties.
Special: Cannot be learned if you have learned magic of another attribute.
‘…Good.’
Finally, the eunuch escapes!
Without waiting, I activated the spellbook right away.
“Acquiring an intermediate level spirit magic theory book.”
Then, one by one, individual magic books appeared before my eyes.
A subtle flow of magical power is created.
A subtle magical power that I have never encountered since falling into this world.
Tsutsutsu ….
The magic books that wrapped around the flow hover around me.
It seemed as if they were trying to figure out if I had learned any other magic.
I chuckled.
“Now look. “Where can you find a mana heart as perfectly innocent and pure as mine?”
…It’s just a problem because I’m immune to magic.
Then, the spiritual magic books began to quickly create a whirlwind and create a new flow.
They rotated as if they were pushing their magic power around the exact point where my heart was.
[You can learn the comprehensive skill ‘Intermediate Spiritual Magic’ from the technical book ‘Intermediate Spiritual Magic Theory’!]
That moment when I thought things would go smoothly.
Another system message appeared out of nowhere.
[The hidden unique characteristic ‘Magic Immunity’ has appeared!]
[The unique characteristic ‘Magic Immunity’ prevents skill acquisition!]
At the same time, a tearing pain came over me.
“Aaaahhh!”
The feeling of Tyrvaen poking me with a magic needle in an abandoned monastery while preparing to attack the evil dragon’s nest.
It started to tingle near my heart.
The meaning was simple.
‘The magical power of spirit magic breaks down the magic immunity characteristic.’
How is this possible?
Now, what is magic immunity in the first place?
In order to understand that, we first had to think about the function called ‘immunity’.
This was similar to the process by which our body creates antibodies to fight a virus after receiving a vaccination.
In other words, it meant that there was a ‘counterforce’ that interfered with the magic operation and neutralized it as soon as it was encountered.
‘My mana heart contains a powerful power that can easily neutralize all magic properties.’
But what if there is a magic power that ignores that principle?
That means the magic immunity trait will make it an enemy you’ve never encountered before.
That was the non-attribute magical power of spiritual magic.
Thanks to this, my mana heart was shaking as if it was breaking during the battle.
This was more painful than being pricked by a needle.
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…”
Hasn’t it been 3 minutes?
I think it’s already been a while?
I got the magic book anyway.
Instead of clutching my chest and moaning in this black crypt, I wanted to hold on to Calth’s head.
“It really hurts!”
It was right then.
“…Does it hurt a lot?”
I met a black shadow bending over my body.
“…!”
I opened my eyes despite the pain.
So much so that I didn’t feel the pain that seemed like it would make me crazy.
I was surprised.
“Who is it!”
I trembled as I unconsciously grabbed the hilt of the sword.
Then the shadow staring at me responded with a mad laugh.
“Who is your master?”
my master?
Is there anyone who dares call the 3rd prince of the Magic Empire a master?
I immediately pulled out my sword and tried to cut off his neck.
But I froze when I saw that face that was slowly revealed.
“Your Majesty the Emperor…?”
“Yes, it is me. Gilroshan.”
That face was none other than Emperor Bareshan.
My father, the supreme emperor of the empire, and the greatest wizard on the entire continent.
‘Vareshan Kalo di Wald!’
Crimson eyes that looked exactly like mine were shining and smiling.
As I recognized his face, my mouth moved freely and I began to speak.
“With these foolish and foolish eyes, I look upon His Majesty the Emperor, who is merciful and sublime and the protector of all magic…”
Surprisingly, he was reciting imperial etiquette that even I could not remember properly.
At the same time, he sat up with a graceful movement and even bowed.
Really, this wasn’t my will at all.
Like a human trapped in a puppet, I could sense everything but could not move as I wanted.
But the emperor laughed at me violently.
“stop. Shut up. “I don’t want to hear it.”
Then my mouth became a joint and closed tightly.
At the same time, I was starting to feel more and more crazy.
What kind of situation is this?
I was just playing push and pull with a theory book on spiritual magic.
Suddenly the emperor came out and I couldn’t even move my body.
‘And where is this again?’
The emperor and I were in the middle of a very richly decorated room.
It was as if I had entered the center of the imperial palace.
It was that moment.
‘…Imperial Palace?’
I came to my senses late, as if I had been hit with a glass of cold water.
Is that really true?
‘Is this an illusion shown by Rare’s illusion?’
It’s not the grotesque nightmare of the original that I was wary of and afraid of…
‘You’re just showing Gilroshan’s memories?’
I was embarrassed, but at the same time, I was glad.
Because this is a hundred times better than getting bitten by a zombie.
Perhaps thanks to this illusion, the pain in his heart that had been caused by the magical power of spiritual magic had disappeared.
I only have to wait 3 minutes anyway, and there isn’t much left.
After the appointed time, Carls will immediately pull me up.
by the way.
‘How can I see Gilroshan’s memories?’
…Is this like a memory imprinted on this body?
The moment when I felt a subtle sense of ambiguity.
“I heard the story during the day. “You dared to challenge the crown prince?”
Bareshan said with a sharp smile.
I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard those words.
‘A challenge to the crown prince?’
This was my first time hearing this story.
The first prince and crown prince, ‘Lucashan’, was six years older than Giloshan.
But you threw down a challenge?
It was a part that did not appear at all in the original game, nor in the setting books or short stories.
‘What challenge? Are you saying they were fighting? A noble duel?’
But the next story made me gasp inwardly.
“I think His Majesty the Crown Prince looks kindly upon my younger brother.”
“You watched it? “In the end, you won, right?”
“…It was just a game, Your Majesty.”
“Crazy guy. Do you consider me a fool? Decaches is not just a game.”
‘Decaches!’
It was a complex board game using 10 pieces of chess.
‘Actually, it’s just one of the mini-games for the players.’
The situation was completely different for NPCs belonging to the imperial family.
Decaches is a ritual that has been passed down from their distant ancestors and contains the myth of empire building.
It was a testing ground to test ‘accelerated thinking’ and instantaneous selection ability using magical power within a limited time.
For the nobles of the Magic Empire, Decaches skills were a serious matter and a source of pride.
In particular, it could be a measure of rank for the direct royal family members who had to rule and manage the empire.
So, it was absurd to say that the crown prince had taken care of it.
‘oh my god.’
Gilroshan won by playing Decaches against the 1st Prince!
Indeed, the more I thought about it, the more surprising it was.
What if Giloshan was the second prince and had a strong backing?
‘Nobles of all levels and court officials must have stood up in unison to discuss the position of crown prince again.’
My guess was reasonable enough, and Emperor Bareshan seemed to have the same thoughts.
He cocked his head towards me.
“Just once. “I will give you a chance to explain right now.”
“…yes? “What do you mean?”
“Why did you do that? Do you covet the position of crown prince?”
“No, Your Majesty. I didn’t mean it to be that disrespectful…”
My mouth is giving my own reasons to Bareshan, who is pouring out an incredible amount of pressure.
As I was listening to it with the emperor, I slowly became curious.
‘Why is this a mental attack?’
Why is this scene the result of an illusion spell that shows painful moments?
…And what did the emperor mean when he said ‘Are you in a lot of pain?’ as soon as he appeared?
And the next moment.
I came to understand all their meaning.
“Stop it! Shut up. What an idiot. “They are all just excuses that are not good reasons.”
Emperor Bareshan smiled fiercely, his red eyes shining.
“You are after all aiming for the crown prince position. However, you are not being honest and are only telling me lies. “It can’t be anything other than a trash-like attitude.”
“…!”
“I can see that your talent is useful. There’s definitely a lot of possibility. But I have no intention of changing the crown prince. why? “Because I’m annoying.”
He growled like a mad beast and pointed at my chest.
“I just placed a magic ban on four mana hearts. “You will never again harbor your vain ambitions in the wrong place.”
The intense pain came later.
“Aaaahhh! Nooooooo!”
Feeling pain that felt like my mind was turning white, I screamed and rushed at the emperor.
But he cruelly threw me away and turned around.
“Don’t bother me you scum.”
And it was at that moment that I felt a force pulling my ankle mercilessly.
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