Dragon-Devouring Mage - Chapter 76

Episode 76

EPISODE.38

“Please follow me.”

Russell moved his gaze as he moved in pursuit of the guiding chamberlain.

Through the silhouette reflected in the window, he checked his clothes once again.

Was it because I had my hair trimmed and even put on makeup?

The reflection of oneself in the glass window feels awkward these days.

What was visible underneath was a red robe worn over a tailcoat.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary robe, but it was a new one that Russell received from the Salt Tower after reaching the 5th circle.

Not only was the temperature control magic applied to withstand the cold and heat to some extent, but subspace magic was also applied to the inside of the robe.

Besides, there is also a defense magic that can ignore quite a few attacks.

‘Even if it’s converted into simple values, wouldn’t it be enough to buy a couple of mansions in the capital?’

Of course, where in the world would there be a mad mage who would sell a robe that was like his pride?

Russell laughed at the stupid thought and lightly shook the hem of his robe.

‘There are no creases or folds, and it looks natural.’

With that, the preparation is over.

It was around that time that the chief chamberlain’s steps stopped.

“Hmmmm. Please wait a moment.”

The chief chamberlain refined his voice as he stopped in front of the door leading to the cabinet meeting room.

He raised his voice and shouted as if he could be heard inside.

“your majesty. Following the call, three people, including Elder Spiegelmann, have just arrived here.”

The king’s voice came out as if he had been waiting.

“-Stop by.”

Half a beat later than that, the door to the cabinet meeting room opened.

The first thing you see is the long table, and the one who sits at the top of the table is-!

“Spiegelman, the mage of the Imperial Capital, sees His Majesty the King!”

Spiegelman, the eldest, was the first to bow his head.

He knelt down on one knee and brought his other fist toward the floor.

Russell and Alan also quickly got down on one knee.

“Russell Raymond, the mage of the Tower of Flames, is meeting His Majesty the King.”

“Mage Alan Page of the Spear Tower welcomes His Majesty the King.”

The king nodded and smiled satisfied at the greeting of the three mages.

“You will see the protagonists of the rumor here today.”

A low but clear voice pierces your ears.

A power that is essentially different from magic power.

It was a voice with the dignity of a king.

At that voice, Russell involuntarily swallowed his saliva.

‘indeed.’

I wondered where the power in the voice of Princess Hecate Latmos came from.

Is the royal title also inherited from generation to generation?

“The three of you, raise your heads.”

Russell, awakened from his thoughts by the king’s voice, raised his head.

At that moment, Russell felt the illusion of turning the air around him.

Although no momentum was radiating, it felt like a choke on the heart.

It has to be.

Because the people who were seated here were all those who had strong power.

There might be a difference between magic and power.

‘The king’s tower masters, the ministers of each field, and the great nobility…’ It

was noticeable that one seat near the tower masters was empty.

It must have been that one sword master who was said to be staying in the royal capital did not attend for personal reasons.

‘I wanted to take a look at the people who are called masters of swords.’

I’m sorry but what can I do?

Thinking so, Russell straightened his back.

He straightened his shoulders and straightened his posture.

It was an opportunity to imprint the name ‘Raymond’ once again on key figures in this country.

Raymond as an aristocrat, not as a wizard.

‘I can’t shrink just because the atmosphere has changed.’

As if responding to the owner’s will, the magic of the Circle arose.

Woo woo woo-.

The faintly awakened magical energy began to circulate throughout the body and flow out.

The appearance of a person who seemed to have changed at once made a difference in the eyes of some nobles.

‘Huh.’

‘I think he’s already fallen, but he’s a decent figure.’

‘A logo with a different aspect from the last friendly match.’

‘Have you not forgotten the dignity of a noble as well as a wizard?’

Daria met Russell’s eyes and pursed her lips with a smile.

[Good job. It’s the youngest.]

Then the king, who confirmed the faces of the three, opened his mouth.

“The reason why we prepared this place today is nothing other than to praise the merits of the sutras.”

he said with a happy face.

“First of all, I will praise the common achievements of the three people, and then discuss each individual’s achievements.”

bring what has been prepared

by order of the king.

The waiting attendant brought three bundles and the same number of boxes.

A box the size of a fist.

Doug-.

From the sounds and echoes, it was clear that what was in the bag was goods.

‘Then what is the box?’

The king continued talking for a while in case he was curious.

“The recent disaster at the base camp is heartbreaking, but the Lords did a great job in repelling the three cultists who caused the disaster. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on this part.”

Opened one of the chests with the horse.

Click-.

“Therefore, along with 200 gold coins, I will give you two elixirs to increase mana.”

Elixir of increasing mana.

It is a leap that even ordinary criminals can feel magic with just one pill.

Not just one pill, but two.

Of course, considering the magic power of the mages who crossed the wall of the 5th circle, it would be no more than pouring two water jars into the lake.

But the value of that leap was simply not that much.

‘An elixir that provides extremely pure mana and also increases the purity of the existing magical power.’

Casting speed, instantaneous power, etc.

In using magic, mana’s chastity was a factor that had a lot of influence.

For magicians who know its value, the elixir is literally worthless.

Of course, it was unclear how pure it would be.

In fact, even Alan’s two eyes, which had grown up without lack of surprise, were trembling slightly.

“Those who object to this decision, come forward now.”

In fact, even if it was 200 gold coins, the elixir of magical power increase that was two grains was a bit excessive.

However, there was a mention of making the two young men standing here today the symbols of heroes.

‘I guess he invested after looking at the future value.’

‘Considering the future to be shown, it wouldn’t be a losing business.’

There can be objections-.

“your majesty.”

Spiegelman hesitated for a moment before swallowing. As if deciding something, he took a step forward.

“If it’s okay, can I make a request for this old man to Your Majesty?”

“…?”

After tilting his head for a moment, the king lowered his chin.

“It is false.”

“It is said that he took down one of the cultists who attacked the excavation site, but in fact, it is difficult to attribute it to this old man. I’m ashamed to tell you this, but in reality I barely survived with the help of young men…

”

“…I dare to ask that you divide my share of the prize between the two young men, not me – or the flesh and blood of the others who died that day.”

“her-.”

At Spiegelman’s words, some nobles and ministers gave a small exclamation.

The king is also the elder of the Yellow Tower, so 200 gold coins.

“Won’t you regret it?”

The king asked, raising his palm to calm the turmoil in the hall.

“I have already made up my mind.”

Unlike the first time I swallowed, it was a voice that didn’t even leave a hint of delusion.

no.

It must have been that there was not even hesitation left because the words were spat out.

“In respect of your choice, I will distribute two pills and a gold coin to two people.”

The king, guessing what he was thinking, replied.

“Don’t worry about the family’s problems. There is already a plan to compensate for that.”

“thank you. your majesty.”

Spiegelman, who had achieved his goal, took two steps back with a deep breath.

“The credit at the base camp ends here, and the next is individual recognition.”

After muttering that, the king’s eyes turned to Alan.

“Listen, Sir Alan Page, second son of Count Page and wizard of the Spear Tower.”

“yes. your majesty.”

“All the great and small achievements you have built so far have been delivered through the report. To those who devoted themselves to the country, I will promote the existing baron title to viscount along with Morgenrot, the Medal of Dawn.”

Alan was the second son of the Countess of Page and at the same time a nobleman who himself had the title of baron.

However, that title was promoted to Viscount.

“Those who have objections to this, come forward now.”

It’s not that he rejects it like Spiegelman did.

“Then let’s move on. Lastly… Sir Russell Raymond. Is it you?”

Feeling the king’s gaze on him, Russell lowered his head slightly.

“How surprised I was when I first heard the last name Raymond.”

It has to be.

Although it shined again in the line of Russell’s father, Earl Raymond, it was a family that had been declining for a longer period of time.

“I thought it would naturally decline with the passage of time because there were no red flowers for ten days.”

The king’s gaze swept away at Russell as if he were admirable and proud.

“I never thought I would have hidden the seeds of such a beautiful flower.”

“It is overrated. your majesty.”

The king, who was looking for something to say for a moment at Russell’s modesty, parted his lips.

“I know you have suffered a lot. I know it wasn’t easy to get here. That’s why I’m ready to praise the ball. But before that…”

“…?”

“There is one thing I want to check, is that possible? Sir Russell?”

“Command me. your majesty.”

“I heard from Yeomtapju that your level has risen to the 5th circle. It’s not that I don’t trust my words, but I want to check it myself. No, I must check it out.”

It was clear that the king also remembered the special case given to the Raymond family.

If it wasn’t for that, there’s no way he would have bothered to check his circle in a place like this.

‘Master.’

Russell raised his head while thanking Daria for telling the king about it in advance.

“All right.”

With the answer, five circles rotated fiercely and one magic was activated.

Circle Projection (Circle Projection)

At most, 1 circle is not such a great magic.

However, this magic had two great strengths.

The first was that among the four major attributes, you could figure out which mana suits you best.

Fire-.

In the case of Russell, fire.

Magical sparks begin to draw circles along the air.

It was only then that the second true value of this magic was revealed.

‘There is no magic that can show a clear direction like this because it reveals one’s level to those who have not learned magic properly.’

Because the origin of magic was that kind of thing in the first place.

Hwareuk Hwarreuk –

The mana of the flame rotated non-stop and continued to draw a circle.

At first, what was one has increased to three before I knew it, and after going through the four, it became a disaster!

The last loop is complete.

Five rings of fire formed from his back and passed over Russell, illuminating the hall.

Roaring!

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