Chapter 64: Magic Tower (1)
Chapter 64. Magic Tower (1)
Magic Tower.
A group that is unrivaled in Arcana by force of arms.
Even the emperors whomand the continent.
Even the emperors who control the continents fear their influence and want to establish friendly rtions.
But only because they are so powerful.
The Magic Tower have beenrgely absent from any of Arcanas events.
Of course, that was back when Arcana was just a game.
It was just a limitation of the system.
Why would the Magic Tower intervene in an event where the yers would be active?
The Magic Tower clears things up in a sh.
The yers would just suck their fingers.
But Arcana was no longer a game, it was real.
And yet, he didnt do anything.
It was.
Even when summoned to the real world.
It was natural not to expect much.
The wizards of the tower taking action?
As a yer, it was unthinkable.
And yet.
Weve heard the news.
I see youve been busy ying Dekarabian, the demon who descended on Frost. As the Chief Mage of the Magic Tower, I can only say thank you.
What kind of nuance is this?
No matter how many times I reread it.
Not to anyone else.
Im the head of Magic Tower.
A letter from Marcelo, the Chief Mage, thats for sure.
Given his personality, hed never say anything empty.
No matter how many times I read this?
Its filled with the feeling that even if he wanted to, he couldnt.
Mooncake
I set the teacup down and parted my lips.
We all have things we cant talk about.
Yeah, I have my own unspeakable ck history.
No, thats not the point!
You sure look like you have a story, dont you?
I have a thing about noticing.
Besides, since I officially entered the Magic Tower.
Im the one who knows the structure of the tower and how it rolls. Moreover, I had a quest to fulfill in the Tower.
[Quest: Marcelos Research].
The Magic Tower, Chief Mage Marcelo.
To reach the next level of magic.
He wants you to join him.
Hold on, maybe this.
I fumbled with the loose pieces.
Yes, there are unspeakable circumstances in the Tower.
Its a situation that prevents the mages from taking active action.
Marcelo is concerned about that.
I am his coborator and ally.
Then, what waspleted was a usible happiness circuit.
If you resolve Magic Tower s situation at the end of this quest.
Wouldnt that make him more proactive?
Of course, in the process of clearing the quest.
Its natural to build up a lot of rtionships and influence in the Magic Tower.
That means.
Magic Tower is also a reliable ally?
No, lets not get ahead of ourselves.
If you have high expectations, youre bound to be disappointed.
Besides, if you like to eat raw.
Ill be speechless with an upset stomach.
So its best to organize your thoughts at this point.
Ill find out more when I do the quest.
For now, there was nothing I could do about my curiosity.
Shouldnt I ask Marcelo, the person in charge?
No way.
Its not polite to ask about things that cant be said.
It would be impolite.
Heres what I wrote back to Marcelo.
I understand your struggle.
A meeting is always wee.
I dont want to get into a fight.
Ive taken too much.
One other calction I make is thorough.
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The Frost Skirmish.
The aftermath of that day did not go away either the next day or the day after that.
It was inevitable.
Unlike before, there were too many eyes to see in the Frost War.
Shining and Heavenly Unification.
First and second in the guild rankings.
Their strength had been proven once again.
Their strategies and tactics outmaneuvered the demon army.
Indeed, it seemed that their experience in siege warfare was not in vain.
Unexpected reinforcements also appeared.
Themander of the Demon Corps, Horikan.
Nam Tae-min faced the named monster alone.
Not only did he break Horikans legs, but he also tore off his wings.
His fierce battle left yers guessing.
-Is Nam Tae-min finally starting his ss quest?
-Looks like it??? Hes a littletepared to the other rankers.
-Isnt it rather amazing that you managed to stay in the top 10 without doing any ss quests?
-Ahhhhhh Now, theres only one day left to eat rice cakes. Lets go to Gaon Full Support
Even without that big event.
Inazumas polite demeanor.
Jesse Heinness departure from the Shining Guild.
The power of the Shadow Mercenaries.
Harkons one-hit kill of a Demon Corps Commander.
There was so much going on in the Frost War.
Well, to each his own.
Everyone has different interests.
But one thing was certain.
Objectively, poprly.
The one that was getting the most attention.
So who is the hottest potato among them?
Its definitely Lee Ho-yeol.
The cast nodded in agreement with the expert.
The expert shes a satisfied smile.
First, lets look at his abilities. As you can see from the data screen, this skill is far different from the skills yers have been using up until now!
The Goddess of me in Frost.
If a person concerned listened to it, praise continued to the point of deafening.
Just utilizing the [Aesthetics] stat.
Just adding an aesthetic touch.
So, I dare to make a prediction. This yer, Lee Ho-yeol, must be a Fire Mage hidden ss former.
me Mage?
Thats a hidden ss?
That was a huge misconception.
But even on that, opinions are divided.
I disagree.
Oh, do you have a different opinion, Expert Huang?
Of course, the Goddess of mes was great, but look. Do you see the ck aura emanating from yer Lee Ho-yeol here?
It was a mid-level ck magic, the ck Crown.
This is an entirely new ss of skill! From its appearance, Im guessing its ck magic-why, ck magic that hasnt even been officially recognized by the Magic Tower yet!
Thats a very interesting im, isnt it?
Yes. Isnt Lee Ho-yeol the first yer to attain a status equal to that of a Chief Mage in the Magic Tower? Certainly, with a ss rted to ck magic.
This is Ho-yeols position in the Magic Tower.
It was quickly spread by mage ss yers.
That opinion wasntpletely ridiculous either.
But.
But isnt the problem that he used those two great skills at the same time? What do you think about that, you two experts?
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Well, I dont want to talk about that.
The moderators point has left the two dumbfounded.
Ho-yeol makes the experts look like fools.
Yes, Ho-yeol was literally the eye of the storm.
At the center of events big and small.
He was in the spotlight.
Despite the media talking about him all day long.
-And as if that wasnt enough, youve been rescuing survivors and collecting bodies.
-If this isnt Noblesse Oblige, I dont know what is.
-Just like a Gentleman.
Calm as always.
Never losing his stance.
The kind of demeanor that makes it seem strange to be worried.
F*ck it. Look who you want to see.
So its no wonder I was worried about my precious sister.
Beep.
Leonie tossed the remote control onto the couch and entered the room.
Berserkers guildmates, who had been holding their breath, began to chatter.
My sisters face is a mess.
It wouldnt be a lie. I was just getting a little choked up myself.
You really thought you misheard that?
Thats the story from Reiming Frost.
During the recapture of Frost.
Ho-Yeols voice came from the alley across the street.
What, youre serving tea? I never thought Id see that?
It was Jesse Heinness, offering to serve tea.
Jesse was the center of attention in the guild.
She doesnt say it out loud, but her hair is a mess, my sister.
How many times have you picked at your hair and its all over the ce.
Thats just because I didnt wash my hair today.
I havent eaten anything since yesterday.
Not eating. My room smells like pizza.
Then why is that sister overdoing it?
No, just one thing.
The guild members couldnt guess what was going through Leonies mind.
But there was nothing they could do about it.
Sh*t. What the hell.
Fluffy.
Leonieid down on her bed and buried her face in her pillow.
Leonie, even she didnt know how she felt.
Im serving tea.
To Jesse Heinness.
Isnt that a p in the face?
That was definitely offensive.
I mean, who doesnt?
I was curious about the vor of the tea.
Im trying to be diligent about sorting through what was sent and received.
Apparently, it was.
-Not a bad move. Leonie.
What apliment.
Saying all the right things.
Considering Ho Yeols straightforward nature.
Thats probably just ament because it wasnt a bad move.
But at the same time.
I also knew that Ho-yeol never said anything empty.
What the f*ck.
So it must be terrifyingly nerve-wracking.
Thud.
Make me a cup of tea while youre at it. F*ck.
Leonie stomped her foot.
He turned on the TV to clear his head.
No matter how many channels he flipped, the face of the culprit, Ho-Yeol, popped up.
Thats why he gave up the remote and slumped in the corner of the room.
Lets y a game, just y.
Leonie went online and was stunned again.
A picture of Ho Yeols article adorned the main screen.
Truly, a huge presence that could not be avoided anywhere.
Leoni threw a pillow at it this time.
Ew! Im not drinking it, Im not drinking it!
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Its like being robbed.
Said Rox, the Guildmaster of the Shining.
Dont be mistaken, Rox. Youve never had it.
Thats just the way it is, even if I do say it.
Well, Cami, its not like youre wrong.
Rox shrugged.
Jesse Heinness treated the Shining as a strictly business rtionship.
The only reason she stayed with the Shining was to get the best deal.
And it guaranteed her freedom of action.
I knew it, but its not a pleasant feeling.
Like something was being taken from him.
It was certainly an unfamiliar sensation to Rox.
Hed always been more of a giver than a taker.
Isnt it a little early to start feeling sorry for yourself?
Hey, Cami. Youre just trying to be a dick again.
No. Jesse never said he was leaving The Shining, and youre already getting emotional, so Im just worried. What if she really is leaving?
I dont know if Dmitry is insensitive even if I watch him all his life.
Cami could feel it.
Roxs emotions were stirring.
His breath is ragged.
A wind that affects shooting.
I can feel it because its like Cami who doesnt let go of that wind.
The slightest change.
Rox was holding back his emotions.
Youre not used to it.
No, it would be uneptable.
Its about your personality.
A founding member.
From the earliest days of The Shining, Cami had watched him.
She knew better than anyone else what Roxs nature was.
She knew it better than anyone.
I was mistaken.
Are you going to fight again? Cant we just get along?
What were you mistaken about, Rox?
Cami asked bluntly, ignoring Dmitris pleas.
Rox ran a hand through his hair.
I was thinking you were beneath me. Ive always thought I was just lucky. I thought I had Jesse for Ascura and the Lionheart Knights for Yusra.
Rox, thats a fact.
But I was mistaken.
Roxs eyes shed.
Hes definitely stronger than me.
No, hes stronger than the No. 1 ranked Skal.
It was a gut feeling, the kind you get when youre ying against the same yer.
Rox said, his serious face.
At least level 600.
what?
Wait, whats level 600. Hey, Rox. Are you kidding me?!
Level 700 max.
Roxs face was serious without a hint of humor.
Thats the level I expect Lee Ho-yeol to be.
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Youll never know.
[Name: Grandfel udie Arpheus Romeo]
[ss: Demon Hunter]
[Level: 295]
[Stats]
Strength: 45 / Agility: 46 / Magic: 243 / Luck: 5 / Aesthetics: Low
[Points held: 0]
Youd never guess Im less than level 300, really!
Topaz Hall, Magic Tower.
Arge event in Magic Tower, a regr conference.
Before standing in the Crystal Hall, where the Regr Society is held.
The process of proof that one must go through.
This is the ce where that preliminary verification takes ce.
It was the Topaz Hall.
Im sitting here now, equal in status to a Chief Mage.
What am I doing here?
If anyone asks.
First, let me show you the shing quest window.
[Quest: Marcelos Research].
Magic Tower, Chief Mage Marcelo.
To reach the next level of magic.
He wants you to join him.
ept Marcelos proposal (Sess)
Prove your abilities. (Sess)
The Weight of the Chief (Repeat)
You did.
This is a co-investigator with the same qualifications as the chief.
In other words, it was a weight I had to carry.
In other words, it was a job.
Its a heavy burden.
Im well aware of what a great bunch of mages they are.
Not counting the Chief and Senior Mages,
their strength was iparable to those of the yers.
Because even Jesse of the world is treated as a minor in the Magic Tower.
Tea time in myb.
Jesse held his teacup with both hands and said politely.
-I, an apprentice mage, have been granted a private audience with the Chief Mage! It is an honor beyond measure, and I have prepared well thought-out questions!
The mage of the mages.
That Jesse Heinness.
In the Mage Tower, he is an apprentice mage, one step below a skilled mage.
I see.
That was why I brought up levels.
Im not an apprentice, but to verify a skilled mage ?
Me?
Im not even level 300?
It was an insane amount of pressure.
But that will always be me, Lee Ho-yeol.
Topaz Hall.
Sitting in the front row.
I didnt feel any pressure or nervousness.
The dignity of a senior.
My posture was not even slightly out of ce.
I was nonchntly studying the parchment.
This must also be my struggle.
Yes, if you cant avoid it, you might as well enjoy it.
I realized that long ago.
I stopped bemoaning my situation.
On time.
Now that it was time, I opened my mouth brazenly.
Let the verification begin.
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pounding.
Klee, an adept mage of the Healing School, calmed her pounding heart.
Ive been working hard to prepare!
The Magic Towers regr conference.
Standing in the Crystal Hall as a speaker was an honor few mages could match.
She remembered the words of Bellier, a senior mage of the same healing school.
-Nothing to be nervous about, Klee. Your abilities are more than adequate.
If youre still nervous, think of all the hard work youve done.
-And if that didnt work out, then. Chalk it up to the jealousy of the senior mages and move on. What Klee needs is confidence.
As I recalled Belliers calm voice, my heart, which was threatening to burst, began to calm down.
Yes, Belie, for your sake!
Ill go through the verification without trembling.
Of course, theres also the honor of the Healing School!
How much research do they present at their regr conferences?
The school and its senior mages would make or break their reputation ordingly.
Just look at the treatment of Senior Vanguard Tom, who hadnt published anything recently.
We cant put Ms. Bellier through that kind of humiliation!
You can. You can.
Klee muttered to herself.
Suddenly, the door to Topaz Hall opened.
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What the hell is going on here?
An adept mage who had been cheerful when she entered.
She rushed out in a huff.
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As if that wasnt bad enough, her eyes were swollen shut.
She must have shed a bunch of tears.
Heart pounding.
Klees barely-contained heart began to beat wildly.
Klee couldnt hide her panic.
, whats going on in there?
What kind of person would be waiting for?
A moment of concern.
A voice came through.
Then.
Next. Kleodia.
Now, wait a minute.
Surely this is the voice?!
Klee eximed, clutching her head.
Why, it must be that adventurer.
No, he is?