316 episode memory (1)

Tick tock, tick tock… … .

The second hand rotated once and the minute hand finished moving to the next column, but I was never called to the spiritual world.

It was the same even after checking the date and time again and waiting endlessly until morning, wondering if the watch was broken.

If so, how did this happen?

I talked with Amelia all night to reduce the number of cases, and there are three remaining.

Let’s sort it out one by one… … .

1. Only this time, a temporary error occurred by chance.

If this incident was completely coincidental, not due to someone else’s craftsmanship.

First of all, the probability is not 0%.

Whether it’s an electronic device or a magic tool that contains the essence of magic, after all, it’s man-made.

In rare cases, even the subspace ring breaks down and the item inside cannot be retrieved until it is fixed.

Well, it’s highly unlikely, though.

Rather, this one is more appropriate.

2. Auril Gavis banished me from the spiritual world.

It was a more probable guess than the first.

If you look at the old man’s attitude, there’s no reason to banish me at this time, but he’s a sly old man who never knew what he was doing.

The possibility that this is also some kind of craft cannot be ruled out.

Anyway, here it is next.

3. Auril Gavis has an unavoidable situation.

This is also quite probable.

No, I thought this was the most powerful out of the three.

I can’t even guess what would happen to that monstrous old man’s life, but… … .

Isn’t it a world full of monsters?

Even that old man will have a menacing adversary.

For example, the royal family.

‘Okay, let’s go to sleep.’

There was no way to find out what was the right answer, so it was meaningless to think about it further.

Therefore, I decided to wait until the 15th of the next month, and as the day passed, I went to the labyrinth once more.

[Ha ha ha! Good job again! If we keep doing this, we’ll all get rich in no time!]

There was nothing special about the labyrinth.

Just like last time, he was busy looting looters until the labyrinth was closed.

This was also the case at midnight on the 15th when he returned again.

[Did you not go again this time?]

[…] … okay.]

Even though the time had come, my mind remained in the body.

‘Hey, it’s really embarrassing… … .’

How the hell are things going?

As the cramped heart grew in size day by day, time passed without end.

* * *

‘Hey, time is really fast.’

Effortlessly erasing the bitter smile, he folded the calendar he was holding in his hand and put it in his pocket.

It’s been six months since I came here.

slurp.

When I got up from my seat and grabbed my coat, Amelia asked without looking at me.

“Are you going today?”

“Because there is nothing to do here. you?”

“I will stay at the dorm.”

After having a dry conversation with Amelia, I left the dorm.

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Most conversations these days are like this.

A short, shallow, always invisible blade stands.

‘Ha, it’s really uncomfortable and I’m going to die.’

It was tolerable at first, but recently, with only a few days left until D-Day, the severity has gotten much worse.

Well, I still haven’t found a way to do this.

The community I was hoping for hasn’t been opened even once since it was closed.

‘… … Did you really kick me out?’

Now, I’m starting to think about it and want to check it out.

There is a leader of Orculis in this underground city.

If you go and ask, you’ll know if I’m the only one who got kicked out or if the community server itself is down.

‘What am I thinking? It doesn’t change anything anyway.’

With a sigh, I walk through the streets of the underground city.

I’ve gotten pretty used to it by now.

Except for the alleys and the eastern section, which can be said to be Orculis’s stronghold, I memorized almost all of the main roads.

“Oh, boss! You are here!”

As soon as I arrived at the clan house located in Yeongju Castle, Dumbo greeted me.

After going into the labyrinth together for several months, there was no sign of fear or reluctance to me as before.

No, if you look at what they do, they have no other servants.

“Come on, sit here! Would you like some drinks?”

“With something light.”

“Haha, wait a minute! I’ll bring it to you soon!”

As we sat in the empty seat to help out, Dumbo quickly brought a drink and sat down next to him.

And he started talking to himself like a jukebox.

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Most of them were talking alone about city rumors and recent events.

“That’s right, boss. Have you heard of the barbarian heart?”

Suddenly, a story that could not be heard with one ear came out.

“heart? What are you talking about? Come on.”

“Ah, did you not hear me? Well, it is said that rumors have already spread all over the world. It is said that the heart of a barbarian is used as a magic ingredient, so it is sold at a high price.”

“… … What?”

It has been about 10 years from now to announce that the barbarian heart is a precious magic ingredient in the tower.

Even after the war between the fairies and the barbarians, it was much later.

But, is that story already circulating?

‘Did the future change because of me? No, I can’t… … ?’

I couldn’t believe it, so I asked Dumbo in detail, and this is what happened.

“Ah, it wasn’t announced by the tower. Rather, it is just a rumor.”

“canard?”

“The manager said that he had commissioned the Melter top a few months ago. I want you to spread the word on the ground like that.”

‘What? shit like this… … .’

Without going too far there I understood the whole situation.

that’s natural

Because there is only one motive for clan leader Felic Barker to make such a quest for the Melter, the only top of Noark and the connection to the ground.

“It seems that the captain thought that if such a rumor spread, the marauders on the ground would be much more likely to fall for our tactics. Ah, I don’t think the general manager expected it to be this big of a rumor.”

Dumbo explained things he didn’t even ask, as he thought I didn’t understand.

Aside from the rumors spreading all over the world, the rumors are circulating and being exported back to Noark?

As soon as I heard it, swear words came out of my mouth.

“Nimiral.”

“… Yes?”

“quiet.”

“… … .”

At one word, Dumbo quickly looked at me, then shut his mouth, and calmly organized my thoughts.

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My head was complicated.

It will probably turn out to be a rumor sooner or later.

However… … .

‘Maybe this was the beginning… … .’

This thought keeps coming back.

Because of the rumors spread by Felic Barker, some wizards started researching in earnest, so maybe 10 years later, the heart of a barbarian is valued.

So, to put it simply… … .

‘Then you’re saying that I could have been the cause of the madness… … ?’

It’s still just a thought.

But the problem is that it doesn’t feel like a leap at all.

“Dumbo, then I will go.”

“Yes? Yes!”

I didn’t feel like I was socializing in a clan house.

But when I got there, I had nowhere to go.

So, the car was just walking around Yeongjuseong Fortress.

“Are you that iron mask?”

An old man passing by suddenly stopped and spoke to me.

It was a little too much to just ignore.

Because this world is especially unkind to the elderly.

In order to survive to that age, you must have some talent.

“Who are you?”

Carefully asking the question, the old man chuckled and pulled out a magic stone the size of a fingernail from his pocket.

and… … .

“It’s such a person.”

At the same time as he opened his mouth, the magic stone emitted light and turned into bread.

* * *

alchemist.

A transformational wizard with the innate ability to change manastones into bread or iron.

‘… … Hopefully I’ll meet someone like this in the hallway.’

In a way, the alchemist could be said to be a bigger person than the lord of the castle or the leader of Orculis.

No, it certainly was, at least in Noark.

As far as I know, there are only two alchemists here.

No matter who inherits the castle, it will not be destroyed immediately, but if the position of the alchemist becomes vacant, the city will be destroyed.

Not a metaphor, really.

“Heh heh, I’m surprised to see that you are new to alchemy, right?”

It was my first time with alchemy and I didn’t understand what it was.

Who could have imagined that you would encounter someone who could be seen as the very foundation of this city in the hallway like this?

‘Wait a minute, it’s true even if I’m the lord of Amman, there’s no way an alchemist can walk around alone because he’s crazy… … .’

As I carefully looked around, thinking that it made no sense at all, I could feel gazes from all over the place.

It’s hard to see with the naked eye, so it looks like everyone ate the stealth-type essence… … .

“Are you a friend who is more sensitive than I thought? Don’t worry too much. It’s just an old man’s escort.”

Sensitive and whatever, in the first place, he was revealing his presence there without any intention of hiding it.

Kind of a warning not to even think about doing anything nonsense.

“Oh, by the way, you haven’t told me my name yet. The old man is called Marfa Ipaello. It doesn’t matter if you call me by the one you’re comfortable with, but it’s better if you call me by your last name.”

“… It’s an iron mask.”

“I know. It’s a relationship that we met like this, why don’t we talk for a moment?”

“good night.”

Without much thought, I accepted his proposal.

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Maybe other alchemists who are famous for their dirty temper. The old man’s name was familiar to Amelia and he knew it well.

‘The person who made the blessing of Lethe.’

That alone is worth a conversation.

“Hmm, as I heard, you’re a very arrogant friend? Come on, let’s go.”

‘As you hear… … . After all, it wasn’t just a coincidence that he came to see me.’

Soon Ipaello started walking down the hallway first, and I followed him.

Even though I went over the 3rd floor where access was restricted, there was no one blocking me because he was beside me.

The alchemist’s workshop arrived just like that.

“It’s okay from now on, everyone, let’s go out.”

‘It’s similar to the Wizard’s Lab, but it’s a little different.’

As soon as we entered, we scanned the surroundings, and he kicked out all the hidden escorts and suggested a seat.

“Sit down. If you want something to drink, just tell me.”

“Okay.”

Normally, it was the right time to take the lead in the conversation by forcing him to give him meat, but this time he just skipped it.

Because if you were caught being rude, you would have heard Amelia say.

This old man was the benefactor who looked after Amelia as a child.

Therefore, regardless of the position, it is impossible to treat him rudely.

Well, I couldn’t use the title of honor because of Barbarian’s face.

“So why did you call me?”

“I just wondered who he was. It was the first time the children had so much fun talking about the labyrinth.”

I pretended not to know.

“Those children?”

“Laura and Amelia. They’re pretty kids. Occasionally, whenever I’m in the right place, they call me in and bring me some snacks and ask them to talk to me.”

“… … Right.”

“I was worried inside, but seeing you, those worries go away. They are poor children, so please take good care of them in the future.”

“I will.”

After nodding my head, I asked carefully.

“But if you’re going to ask for something like that, wouldn’t it be better if you just take care of it?”

“Fufu, it’s not easy to do that right now.”

He spoke roundly and omitted the details, but I was aware of the circumstances to some extent.

‘Originally, it was just to provide snacks, but after one alchemist died, he took them out of the team and raised them himself.’

Perhaps the attempt to take it out has failed before then.

There are currently two alchemists in the city.

It was impossible to enjoy absolute power as there was a clear substitute for it.

“How are those kids these days?”

“I am doing well. I try not to do anything dangerous as much as possible.”

“… … Right.”

The topic of conversation that followed naturally was mainly the Reign Wales sisters. The alchemist Iphael asked me how the children were doing, and I answered without hiding anything.

Then he looked at the gap and opened his mouth at the right time.

“But can you hear our conversation over there?”

“If it’s an escort, you can say it without thinking about it. You won’t hear it. Do you have any questions?”

“Is there any way to get rid of the constraint on integers with alchemy?”

“Restrictions? If you’re talking about poison or something like that… … .”

After answering my question without much thought, he frowned and opened his mouth again.

“Are you talking about [unsound contract]?”

“It could be.”

I shrugged.

And would that be enough of an answer?

“… … It is beyond the realm of alchemy.”

“Right.”

“Yes, unfortunately.”

Ipael let out a bitter laugh.

In terms of disappointment, I was as good as myself, but I didn’t give a shit. After all, there is no such thing as this era in the game.

“Any other questions?”

Iphael said that in a sympathetic voice to see if he liked me, and I asked about the pill called Lethe’s blessing.

However, there was a strange reaction.

“Lethe’s blessing? what is that?”

“that… It’s a drug that erases memories.”

“Oh, that! But the drug doesn’t have a name yet… … .”

Uh, I didn’t expect this… … .

“But Letera… … . It doesn’t sound bad. The comparison of oblivion as a blessing is also very romantic.”

At that, I sighed silently.

Somehow, I wondered why it was ‘Lethe’.

“Okay, I was still thinking about a name, can I do it with that?”

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Maybe there was a background like this here too.