Sand Mage of the Burnt Desert - Chapter 85

Sand Mage Of The Burnt Desert Chapter 85

Episode 85

: Neo Seoul is located inside a high wall.

This wall, built over a hundred years ago, is made of rock that is difficult to find in today’s world.

Huge rocks were cut into squares and fitted together without any gaps to build the wall and strengthened in a special way.

Because of this, most demonic beasts did not dare to break through the barrier.

Thanks to this barrier, the people inside Neo Seoul were able to focus on research and livelihood without worrying about attacks from demonic beasts.

As the magical abilities of the Awakened were added to the scientific legacy before the Great Destruction, Neo Seoul developed frighteningly.

Although it was limited to Neo Seoul, it was possible to build a new world that was superior to the old civilization.

The central city hall, which serves as Neo Seoul’s control tower, is over 50 stories high.

You might think 50 floors is a big deal, but 50 floors is a huge investment in today’s era when building materials are hard to come by.

In fact, even if there were enough materials, it would not have been built any higher. If it is too high, it may attract the attention of flying type demon beasts.

Although it could not be seen with the human eye, various flying monsters were gliding high in the sky.

They are reluctant to approach Neo Seoul due to the anti-aging power they have created, but I didn’t know if they would approach out of curiosity if the height of the city hall was higher than this.

Currently, only a small portion of the territory is allowed to mankind on Earth. It is said that much progress has been made since the great destruction, but we still had to be careful of demonic beasts.

A man of short stature was looking out the window at the city hall building.

“Shit! “It’s cool.”

The city hall, which combines the essence of magic and science, had a charm that overwhelmed other buildings in Neo Seoul.

Just seeing it from afar was enough to make my heart feel majestic.

“I need to get my hands on that wonderful building quickly. “That damn old man doesn’t know what to do if he doesn’t get off as soon as possible.”

The short-built man clicked his tongue and turned around. Then I saw his face more clearly.

The deep wrinkles that spread across his face and the white beard around his mouth and chin, as if telling of the hardships of time, showed that he had survived many hardships.

The old man was wearing a hat with an ornate pattern engraved with golden thread on his head. In the past, when the world was normal, it was a hat that was mainly used in my father’s hometown.

The hat was the identity of the old man.

Although he has never been to his hometown, he has not forgotten the origins of his blood. So he always wore this hat, and now it has become his symbol.

The old man’s name is Xiao Lun.

Neo was the loser who ruled the south of Seoul.

Standing behind Xiao Lun was a young man who appeared to be in his early twenties.

The cold atmosphere, as if carved from ice, on the slender figure was impressive.

Xiaorun spoke softly to the young man.

“So, what did you say a while ago? “My memory isn’t what it used to be anymore, so I can’t remember something after hearing it just once.”

“They said they lost contact with the crocodiles.”

“Have you figured out the cause?”

“It seems like there is a problem with the slum’s ecosystem.”

“okay?”

The old man raised his white eyebrows.

It was very rare for him to show this much interest.

Because I almost achieved what I wanted.

It’s a pity that he didn’t become the owner of that wonderful city hall building, but the person occupying the throne is a monster that cannot be easily dealt with.

If he were to occupy that building, everything he had built so far in Neo Seoul would be completely destroyed.

I didn’t want to take that risk.

Would you say that you have a desire but don’t dare to take on a challenge?

Since I couldn’t challenge for the most coveted position, I had no choice but to lead a boring life.

For the first time in a long time, he showed an interesting expression.

“Where exactly is the problem?”

“It’s Sinchon.”

“Sin Chon? There…”

“A man named Goran is in control.”

“okay! Goran. “You said he has a close relationship with crocodiles, right?”

“you’re right.”

“however?”

“It is presumed that both the bastard and the crocodiles are dead.”

“guess?”

“The death has not been confirmed. “But since I can’t find him anywhere, I assume he’s dead.”

What the young man said was extremely valid.

Xiaorun asked.

“Did you find out who did it?”

“Now I’m going to find out.”

“okay! “You would do well.”

“We are going to try to break through a new passage.”

“You yourself?”

Xiao Lun gave an expression of surprise.

The young man’s name is Tajik.

He was one of Xiaorun’s most trusted subordinates.

“I get it. “I leave everything to you.”

“I will repay your trust.”

“Go and see.”

When Xiaorun waved his hand, Tajik bowed his head and walked out.

Xiaorun, who was left alone, turned his attention back to the city hall building.

“What kind of minnow is muddying the water this time?”

It seemed like it would be fun to watch the slums.

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Zeon wrinkled his nose.

This was because the terrible smell of medicine was filling the house.

“Heungheungheung!”

On one side, Brielle was humming and lighting a fire in a cauldron.

Inside a small pot obtained from the goblin market, an unidentifiable liquid was bubbling.

Brielle was boiling all the ingredients she found at the goblin market, mixing them with her own secret recipe.

As unidentified ingredients boiled, a terrible odor came out.

The smell was so strong that Zeon, who rarely frowned, frowned. However, Brielle’s eyes were shining brightly as if she was looking forward to it.

Brielle spent almost half a day looking into the pot and adjusting the fire.

Most of the liquid filling the pot had boiled down and there was not much left.

At that moment, Brielle placed both hands on the pot and muttered something. Then, an intense light emanated from her hand.

Her ability, alchemy, was unleashed.

After a while, the light disappeared from her hand, and about a dozen small rings remained in the pot.

“It is complete.”

Brielle cheered.

Zeon looked at Danhwan with curious eyes.

“That relieves withdrawal symptoms?”

“About 10 days each….”

“Is 10 days about 100 days?”

“After that, we have to find better ingredients to make it.”

If you take the medicine for a long time, your body develops tolerance.

The more effective the drug, the stronger the tolerance.

We can weaken the withdrawal symptoms to this extent now, but we need to make stronger drugs later.

Brielle was satisfied with this much.

This is because 100 days is enough time to find another alternative.

Brielle took one pill. Then her complexion improved noticeably. A drug made with great effort takes effect immediately.

The moment the medicine took effect, her eyes lost focus.

“Wow! Fuck…fuck!”

Even my voice became slurred.

Because the medicinal effect is so strong, the body reacts as if drunk.

Only after a long time had passed did Brielle come to her senses. My eyes were still unfocused, but my mind was clear.

Brielle also recognized this fact, so she pulled down her conical hat and covered her face.

Strong mana was released from her whole body.

It was a temporary phenomenon that occurred as mana increased noticeably.

Zeon noticed her mana increase at a glance.

“Is it possible to increase mana through alchemy?”

“It is possible to some extent. However, it is impossible for me to achieve dramatic changes with just one or two doses.”

Brielle awakened to become an alchemist, or alchemist.

However, at the height of his growth, he was caught by humans and started making drugs, which caused his growth to stagnate.

It took time for her to grow into a proper alchemist. And after growing properly, you will be able to create an elixir that can dramatically increase your mana.

Of course, in order to grow like that, I had to completely return my broken body to normal.

It wasn’t easy.

But I didn’t think it was impossible.

Once you have overcome the high wall in front of you, you will be able to overcome other walls someday.

“Ho Ho! Just wait and see. “The moment I become S-class, I will destroy Neo Seoul.”

Brielle burst into laughter with her arms placed on her waist.

It felt like a drunkard talking nonsense.

Zeon fed Brielle some chestnuts.

Perfect!

“It’s impossible. kid!”

“Ugh!”

Brielle clutched her red, swollen forehead and moaned.

“How dare you hit a noble high elf.”

“Well, he’s just a kid addicted to drugs.”

“Just wait and see! “If I become S-class, they won’t leave me alone.”

“That’s why they say it’s not as good as S-class.”

“Do not be ridiculous!”

Brielle screamed.

Just like humans, elves awaken and a rank insignia appears on their wrists.

Seven lines that separate F-class to S-class.

She also awakened and a rank insignia appeared in her hand.

There were two lines shining on her rank insignia.

It meant that he was an E-class awakened person.

Right now, he is just a low-level awakened person, but as he gains experience and breaks through the wall, he will definitely grow.

She thought that if she became S-class, she might be able to break the high elf oath.

If that happens, the city where these people live will be destroyed with the power of the Alchemist.

Zeon chuckled as he looked at the young high elf.

Perhaps because I was still young, I was definitely overly self-conscious.

The Alchemist she awakened is not suitable for battle. Of course, it was possible to create dangerous items through alchemy, but it was impossible to destroy Neo Seoul to that extent.

Above all, S-class was not the highest level of awakened people.

You could tell just by looking at Deioden.

There were people who possessed a strength that could not be explained by rank insignia alone.

As long as such a person existed in Neo Seoul, the chances of Brielle’s ambition being realized were close to zero.

Zeon suddenly looked at Neo Seoul.

I could see the city hall building rising in the distance.

‘I need to go there sometime.’

Although I obtained access through Mandy, I am still not satisfied.

It was then.

“Oooh! “Inspiration strikes me.”

Suddenly Brielle went crazy.

They are literally jumping up and down and cheering like crazy bitches.

Zeon frowned.

Either way, Brielle was busy moving around alone.

“Okay, I think that will work. The teeth of an ironclad ant, the tentacles of a sandworm, and more…”

She soon put out on the table various items she had bought at the goblin market. He then took out various tools and laid them out.

Zeon clicked his tongue at the sight of the interior suddenly becoming a mess.

“Tsk! “You picked up a crazy elf for no reason…”

If it weren’t for that damn high elf’s oath, they would have kicked him out right away, but it was just a pity.

Brielle’s madness filled the house.

The madness was so intense that even Xeon found it difficult to breathe.

Zeon shook his head and came out.

Zeon came out and went up to the roof of the building.

I lived on the 18th floor of this building, but this was my first time up on the roof.

Fortunately, no one lived on the rooftop.

Zeon sat on the rooftop railing and looked at Neo Seoul.

The city hall towering far away came into clear view.

Zeon thought it looked like a lighthouse he had only heard about in stories.

A lighthouse that served as a guide for ships traveling on the sea.

However, I was not sure whether that huge lighthouse was leading the times in the right direction.

Zeon traveled to much more areas than Deioden.

No one in modern times has been to more places than him.

Of course, I experienced that many colonies and people.

However, no colony was as developed as Neo Seoul.

Most colonies were just busy protecting people from attacks by demonic beasts.

They do not have the will or ability to lead the current era in the right direction.

The only one that has that possibility is Neo Seoul.

And the person who leads Neo Seoul is Mayor Jin Geum-ho.

Zeon asked as if Jin Geumho was right in front of him.

“What kind of world do you dream of?”