Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 193

Episode 193: I tried shouting, but (2)

“I don’t know how to use magic.”

Is it possible for a member of the Magic Tower to not know how to use magic? Or is it just a series of theories?

Rather, did the Meister even have a setting like this?

I put aside my embarrassment and looked back over my memories. There may or may not have been such a setting.

However, I remember that he was a character who did not use magic but attacked with scientific technology. I still vividly remember the sight of me taking out my bombardment equipment and firing a laser beam as soon as I pressed the skill button.

The fact that you can’t use magic may have been a setting that existed back then.

But then how do you find out the essence? Is it a scientific technique? Is it science after all??

“Aren’t you stuck in the narrow-minded and foolish belief that just because you don’t know how to use magic means you can’t analyze it? “If that’s the case, it’s very unpleasant.”

Meanwhile, Meister quickly shouted. I guess he thought I was going to say something.

Contrary to his confident words, as if he had experienced it once or twice, his face was somewhat stiff.

“For your information, I don’t mind doubting me, but I won’t tolerate you doubting my accomplishments.”

Although I was curious about what method to use, I didn’t intend to be suspicious… Just

looking at all the medals and certificates listed on one side of the workshop and all the expensive-looking machines, isn’t there room for distrust? This applies to both the store located in a convenient location and the people who recognized Meister on the way.

At this level, fraud is an art. As an ordinary person, this is art that I should just ignore.

So I crossed my arms and stared at the meister.

Then I chose my words slowly so as not to be misunderstood. Looking back, it was because I had spoken in a way that could have been misunderstood.

“I never doubted it. “I just considered how I would figure it out if I didn’t use magic and how much time it would take.”

Honestly, if there’s anything I’m more familiar with, it’s science rather than magic. I thought of all the investigation methods I had seen in crime investigation dramas.

Then it got even more interesting. This is because magic doesn’t seem to be very fun to watch because the light pops and the result pops out.

But scientific investigation… wouldn’t it still be fun? If nothing else, I’m really curious about the scientific knowledge of this worldview.

The game suddenly took on a science fiction level, but it won’t continue here. Just looking at the level of equipment, it doesn’t seem like that at least.

“…okay?”

While I was paying attention to the ash, the meister’s expression became mysterious. I’m not sure if you like my answer or not.

But it didn’t seem to be the worst, so I relaxed.

“It’s good that you’re not a stupid person. And the analysis takes about half a day to a day. Maybe… it could last for a few days. Even for me, who prides myself on having seen many things thanks to my grandfather, this is my first time experiencing something like this.”

I see. If it were normal, I might have been in a bit of trouble.

“Does not matter.”

But I plan to stay in Bemurchen for about another month. Because they said the letter arrived then.

“Leave the gloves behind.”

“okay.”

So waiting this much is not a problem. I lifted my back from the wall, thinking that I should buy new gloves and put them on. I also took care of the two-hender that I had been looking forward to in advance.

“It’s okay to be a substitute, but… I’ll give you access to the workshop in return for allowing me to analyze the equipment. So that you can come in at any time, even if it’s not time to check your gloves. Oh, of course you can’t come in when I’m not there.”

Of course it is. I’m not sure if this is a good thing.

“If it’s a simple request, I’ll accept it too. I know you’re lucky “There are not many people who can make requests to me through direct contact during busy times like now.”

Still, I think this is definitely good. Even if you don’t have anything to request right now, there’s nothing wrong with having connections.

“Make sure you don’t break anything.”

“of course.”

Anyway, if there is no reason to stay any longer, I should go out for a while. Because I was in a hurry, I haven’t yet been able to check the room at the inn I was planning to stay in.

It rattled.

I left the workshop, leaving behind the meister who didn’t even turn around as the customer left. The thick iron door closed with a loud bang.

* * *

“Is this it?”

The Archmage rubbed her chin as she looked at one of the items she had requested. Then, Cheongsanho, a wave-like creature standing next to me, said something.

“okay. However, this is a prototype, not a finished product. “The guy in charge of production said he couldn’t tolerate an out-of-the-box design and would delay production until the person who would wear it arrived.”

“…He’s a great general, so he’s picky.”

“However, I have supplemented all the formulas you sent me and completed trial and error, so all you have to do is measure the measurements and it will be manufactured in no time.”

“hmm. Okay. If so, can I go to your workshop to get the measurements?”

“It would be better that way. I don’t really like coming to the Magic Tower unless it’s my own business. Oh, don’t even think about taking measurements the day you go. “It would be better to treat your first visit as just going to make an appointment.”

“Thank you for the advice. “Keep that in mind.”

The completeness of the supplemented formula can be seen just by looking at the magic cast on the prototype. She thought it was a good decision to leave it to her, seeing that the formula was simpler and more effective than when she first completed it.

Although it was the most expensive, it was worth the price.

“Anything else?”

“we are here.”

The Archmage also checked other requested items with satisfaction. The silk that wrapped the object began to unravel one by one under her touch.

“For your information, I haven’t cast the spell yet.”

“why?”

It’s been a month and still? She asked back with that in mind and received Cheongsanho’s cold gaze in return. To interpret it, “Are you asking because you really don’t know?” That would be about the same.

“No, I thought you would improve it quickly.”

“Thank you for valuing my abilities, but stop overestimating them. “Just because I am, improving the formula doesn’t mean it’s easy.”

Now, the research goals have expanded too much. Cheongsanho scoffed, asking if he knew how many great sages were involved in improving this formula.

It was a sharp remark that pricked the conscience of the Archmage, who was unable to conduct research due to his travels, so he came up with an idea and passed it on to other magicians.

“I heard about it to some extent last time, but… I’m a little sorry to hear that it has grown to this extent.”

“I just need to know.”

“hmm. But it will still be completed, right?”

“Forty wise men were attached to the seven great sages. Even if I can’t do it, it will be completed within two weeks.”

“That’s a good thing.”

The Archmage was convinced and finished untying the silk. Then a surprisingly beautiful long sword appeared.

“Is that it? “Why did you bring Berserk?”

“That’s right.”

At the same time, Berserk, who was yawning from behind, came out.

The Archmage handed her the longsword. I don’t know anything else, but I did it because I thought Berserk would be better than my own weapon.

“How are you okay?”

“hmm.”

Instead of answering right away, Berserk swung the object he was holding alternately between his left and right hands. With a weak piercing sound, a snow-white sword split the air.

“It’s not bad. “It’s closer to a ready-made product than a custom-made product.”

“…Isn’t it bad that it’s close to a ready-made product?”

Berserk shook his head in response to her question.

“There is nothing more difficult than being faithful to the basics. In that respect, this sword is the most typical and most common. “It is not optimized for just one person, but whoever holds it will be able to use this sword comfortably.”

It was a pretty good evaluation. “But only if you have a physique similar to that of a demon knight.” Including the afterword.

“Right.”

Since this is a gift to the Demon Knight, there is no need to assume that someone else will use it. The Archmage received his white sword back.

Is it because it is made of a material that purifies unclean things? The sword, which had no magic to assist, still felt a subtle power. It was a noble power.

“For your information, the scabbard is still under production.”

“Yeah, I see.”

“…Is there a problem?”

“Well. “This sword.”

However, if there is a minor problem with this, it is the appearance of the sword.

“Don’t you think it’s too overly decorated…?”

She pointed out a point that had bothered her earlier. Even the calm Cheongsanho did not give an easy answer to those words.

“…I like the shaved guy. Still, it won’t be enough to interfere with actual combat.”

“Of course so.”

Even if you take away the function of the sword and just consider its appearance, it can be considered a work of art.

That’s why the Archmage was conflicted. Would a demon knight really use such a gorgeous and beautiful sword? Shouldn’t the sword be coated black or have the decorations removed now?

“It’s okay, I wish they would give me the additional money for the sword right away. If possible, supplement and improve the formula and even share accessories.”

“Even if it is the formula price, are you asking for the accessories while they are still in the production stage?”

At the urging of the waves of the Cheongsanho, the Archmage put down his sword. Then Cheongsanho, who was holding a cigarette in his mouth, frowned.

“Are you now suspecting me of taking your money?”

“Is that possible? It’s surprising that they ask for money first. “There’s no way you’ll be short of money again.”

“….”

“…Why is that?”

“…Unfortunately, your prediction is correct.”

“…?”

“after.”

The Archmage was taken aback by Cheongsanho’s affirmation. This is because the Bemurchen Magic Tower branch could not be poor due to the nature of its magicians.

After all, more than half of the world’s items are produced here. It goes without saying that every time you sell an item, you will receive a huge amount of money.

But the head of the Magic Tower branch is in need of money? This didn’t make sense. Unless something happens.

“To be precise, there is no cash that can be mobilized right now.”

“Oh, that’s what I meant. “How on earth?”

“For some reason, Gridana released a large number of valuable materials that were stored inside the top.”

“…aha.”

But if this is the case, I might be able to understand it. Even so, I don’t understand why that cash-rich person is in an urgent situation.

“By the way, the ingredients for your request are also there.”

“Then you have to pay. But… if you’re in such a hurry, wouldn’t you just count it as something you made? Oh, that doesn’t mean I don’t want to give it to you. “It’s pure curiosity.”

“Don’t misunderstand. And paying in kind… I wanted to do that too, but they said they wouldn’t accept anything unless it was cash or jewelry. “What can you do?”

“…why? “It would be more profitable to take your goods to the West and sell them rather than receive a heavy cash payment.”

“I don’t know.”

However, what can you do if the situation is like that?

After checking the magic that would be engraved on the sword one last time, she paid for it. For some reason, they told me to bring cash when paying. That realization was a bonus.

“Ah, Archmage!”

“Are you here, Master Nari?”

Regardless, everything that needs to be done here right now is done. She went downstairs with Cheongsanho, who was holding a sword, although Cheongsanho’s destination was the studio. Those who were looking at the magic item were delighted.

“…Just looking at him, he’s a warrior. “The side is pretty good too.”

“haha. yes?”

“Oh, hello.”

“Nice to meet you.”

“Yes, nice to meet you. “I am the owner of this place, the undulating Cheongsan Lake.”

The undulating Blue Lake is a master of essential magic. There are times when his eyes penetrate even the essence of people.

So the Archmage felt relieved by Cheongsanho’s words. I don’t know anything else, but Cheongsanho’s evaluation rarely went wrong.

“What you’re holding is…”

“Is that… the item you were entrusted with this time?”

“It’s really beautiful.”

“It looks very… expensive.”

The Inquisitor showed a pure reaction to white, which symbolizes divinity and pure beginnings.

On the other hand, Deathbringer is showing somewhat subtle signs in its extravagant design.

“It looks just like a holy sword…. “Isn’t this purifying even Nari?”

“I wonder if they’ll prepare something like that as a gift… I’ve prepared it, so don’t worry.”

Considering the possibility of being hit by a demon knight, the sword handle is planned to be coated with a special material. The same goes for custom scabbards.

Once the scabbard is made and the sword is inserted into it, it will not cause any damage to the demon knight.

“By the way, I wanted to ask you about Archmage, but even if a demon knight were to be able to hold this, wouldn’t there be a problem in exerting power? So, I remember you saying a while ago that it would explode if you put magical power into it…”

“I’ve prepared a way for that too, so don’t worry.”

The problem presented by the Inquisitor is also the same.

This is because among the requests the Archmage entrusted to Cheongsanho, improving the formula was a preparation for this very purpose.

“There is some time left until it is completed… but it will be soon.”

She thought of the demon knight who was likely to be harmed by the Deathbringer just by being in the temple.

The magic that started from there – filtering divine power – has now developed into filtering negativity.

It was an improvement that took into account the information White Wind discovered while investigating the magic-eating snake and even the Sea Dragon Orb that the Demon Knight once showed him.

“Maybe something amazing will happen when it’s completed.”

The initial purpose of this research was to enable the Demon Knight to contain magical power in these materials, but now it is different.

Once this research is completed, demons and demon contractors will have to endure quite a bit of hard work. Because magic will be born that filters or purifies negativity in a different way than divine power.

It was the moment when the goal became nothing more than an aftereffect.

“Is that… possible?”

“Isn’t this what happened because it was possible? Although not all of us could think of the possibility.”

In the past, no one could come up with an idea like this. However, it is different now that we have experienced many things and new things have emerged.

She smiled faintly, picturing the finished product in her eyes.

“okay! If so, I’m glad.”

“I’m both glad and sad that it has finally been developed.”

“…I’m sorry for the delay in development.”

“No, I’m not blaming Master Nari.”

The Archmage shrugged his shoulders as he looked at the person struggling to get his words together. During the development period, she thought to herself dozens of times, ‘I can’t believe I’m only thinking about this now’, so his criticism was valid.

“But would a demon knight receive this? “I don’t think Berserk will accept it.”

“…Be quiet, warrior Nari.”

“…But wouldn’t you accept it at this rate?”

…What Berserk said is also valid. Will the Demon Knight, who has not yet received the long sword I bought before, receive this?

Regardless of the effort he put into preparing the gift, the Archmage was also skeptical. Sadly.

“If you’ve seen everything there is to see, I’ll just go.”

“I know. See you next time.”

Meanwhile, Cheong Cheong-ho left. I’ll probably start the rest of the sword-making process as soon as I get down to the workshop.

“…That monk, Nari. “Are you resting right now?”

“Well… wouldn’t you say so?”

The Archmage watched the back of the Cheongsanho and made vague guesses in response to the other person’s questions. I couldn’t help it. After they started acting separately, it became very difficult to know the Demon Knight’s whereabouts.

So much so that I can’t tell if he’s resting or working.

“Don’t worry too much. “Your complexion wasn’t bad.”

The only clues given to them were when they met for official reasons and when they moved between cities.

Fortunately, the demon knight I saw at that time didn’t seem like a very… bad situation.

okay. If the peace that comes from giving up all human life can be called peace, then he would definitely fall into the good category. Trapped in a long winter and slowly crushed to death under heavy snow, it looks like it’s quiet from the outside.

“Then in the end, this is…”

“But don’t give up.”

But can I just leave it as is?

“That’s not something I should say since I haven’t done anything since then…”

That’s probably not true.

“I… don’t think what you and the Inquisitor are doing is wrong.”

But can she step forward herself? That wasn’t it either.

She was now at an age where she was afraid of failure.

“…really?”

The Archmage recalled the long past and also recalled recent events. Failure failure failure everything fails. I don’t even have the courage to go out anymore. If nothing else, she seemed catastrophically untalented in these areas.

“I see.”

In that case, it might be better to stay back.

It might actually be a better decision to silently support someone from behind. Like last month.

“Don’t worry, Archmage! “I don’t give up!”

“…yes. “Good, Inquisitor.”

So the Archmage gave up on her intention to step forward and decided to support the Inquisitor and Deathbringer.

I don’t know if this is the right decision. I had a feeling that it would be revealed in the not too distant future. Now all that’s left is to wait for the results.

* * *

There is nothing to do.

I checked the inn room I had captured, took care of Frederick’s safety once again, then went to the adventurer’s guild, looked through the quest list, and came to a conclusion.

There really is nothing to do.

“We are looking for transportation personnel in Gridana. How about that…”

If it’s a transportation mission, you have to go to another city. That’s difficult.

I declined the clerk’s recommendation. Then he made a request as a substitute. If you receive a letter in my name, please send someone to the inn where I am staying.

“Nothing is impossible if you pay a little price.”

“I will pay.”

The Adventurer’s Guild readily accepted this, as if treating it as a request. Now you don’t have to worry about forgetting your letter.

“goodbye!!”

If you do this, there will be no more work to do in the guild. As I left the guild building, I unconsciously straightened my back. The left hand, wearing a new leather glove, rests on the waist to subtly help with stretching.

What should we talk about now? If I don’t have a request, I can’t fill my wallet, let alone being bored. Should I rob the guild every morning?

I scratched my particularly bored ear, perhaps because there were no two people talking. It was embarrassing in many ways. I don’t have time to make money unless I have free time like this.

Clink, clink, clink.

But at that moment, a bell rang from afar. It was a bell sound that was so frivolous rather than dull that it made my ears noisy.

My eyes naturally moved.

“Go inside!”

“what’s the matter?”

“Come in!”

“Come in now!”

At the same time, people walking up and down the street began to move in unison. Those inside the building opened the front door wide but closed the window, and people walking on the street entered a nearby building or ran to one side.

“Come on in!”

“I’ll take care of you for a moment!”

Whether you know them or not, once that signal rings, they will be let into the building. But what on earth is that signal?

“hey.”

I closed all the windows and approached the person who was gesturing to the people.

“You too… ah, adventurer?”

“What signal is that?”

“huh? “Are you a foreigner?”

She scratched her head slightly and pointed to the castle walls.

The bell was ringing there.

“This is a signal for civilians to evacuate inside the building because something has invaded. “If you don’t want to fight, come on in.”

Clink, clink, clink. From one perspective, the sound of the bell gradually spreads and begins to be heard from all the walls surrounding the city.

Hwareuk Hwareuk. It was the same with Bonghwa.

“…I refuse.”

If it is true that something has invaded, can you remain silent?

I set the starting point of the bell as my destination and strengthened my feet.

“If it’s because you’re feeling burdened, then you don’t have to worry…”

Boom!

“…but. “Are you a ghost?”

Oh, I applied too much force and the floor broke a little. Unlike dirt, stone floors would be difficult to repair.

Although I felt sorry for that, I put more strength into my legs, which had already gained elasticity. Most people had evacuated into the building so there was nothing to notice.

Soon, I could see the gate that Nana and the others had passed when they entered the city.

“Get back! “More more!”

“Everyone in the building, go upstairs quickly! “Don’t touch that black water!”

“Hwaaaah!”

I wondered what had happened and wondered if it was a curse.

I furrowed my eyebrows when I noticed a scene I had seen several times before. Then he started throwing back people who seemed unable to avoid them.

“You can’t touch it…!”

“Stand on things and hold on.”

My shoes don’t pass through that curse. Without hesitation, I stepped into the water of curse and moved.

There was nothing I could do about those who had already been swept up in the curse, but I was able to save those who had avoided the curse by hanging on to their burden through their wits.

“Thank you.”

“Not required.”

“Woah!”

There are too many people to evacuate to pick them up and move them. Among them, there are many who look dangerous.

So I suddenly destroyed a nearby cart. The moment the magical leg scratched the side of the carriage, the inverted U-shaped roof was torn off and flew away.

Kwakagak.

Of course, some of the luggage in the carriage was damaged as a result. But are you happy with my knowledge? It’s important to be able to get people on board right away.

thud!

“Ugh.”

The moment a safe zone was established, I threw everyone there.

Because the carriage was not that wide, accidents often occurred where people bumped into each other, but that was it. It did not jump out of the carriage or cause the carriage to lose its balance.

That was enough. The pain of bumping into each other is the price you pay for saving your life.

“Ugh!”

At that moment, a child who was barely standing on the bridge railing lost his balance and fell forward.

“Gotcha.”

Wow, it’s been 10 years.

I managed to catch the child and held him with one hand. It was a bit far to throw it with a carriage.

“Hey knight! Come this way!”

It wasn’t until the wizards arrived there.

I turned to look at the child as I heard the wizard’s cry, which made fluffy feathers bloom.

“Close your eyes and count ten seconds in your mind. “Can you count numbers?”

The child with tears in his eyes looked at me and nodded.

“okay. Just ten seconds. In the meantime, no matter what you feel, don’t open your eyes. “Be sure to count the numbers in your mind.”

“Yes…”

The child closed his eyes and started counting. It was at the same time that I threw the child towards the fluff.

Soft.

“I liked it!”

“…?”

Okay, luckily the baby didn’t cry. I was relieved by that fact and moved my free hands.

“Ugh!”

“noisy.”

“Sigh.”

Those who still remained were saved. Because the wizards did not collect the fluff, there was no need to throw them into the carriage anymore.

All those who had barely managed to hold out in the realm of the curse, including those beyond the castle walls, were quickly rescued.