Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 137

Episode 137:

Mage Certification Test

– I address Mervinger, a subject of the empire and a long-time friend of the imperial family.

It is well known that a criminal who has committed a blasphemous crime that is not even dared to speak about has appeared in the current empire.

They should be asking for mercy just for the sins they have already committed, but they are trying to rebel against the order given by heaven and decided by God.

As of today, Mervinger also orders to take the lead in punishing such criminals.

Golden seal.

The orders given by the emperor were often called ‘edicts’, and the documents containing such edicts were called ‘edicts’.

And there were grades in the royal decree.

The golden seal stamped with a golden seal was the highest grade among them all.

Violation of this could result in a maximum penalty of death.

This was because, under the theory of divine right of kings, which states that the emperor looks over the earth on behalf of the creator god who presides over the sky, Elric Mervinger is also a subject of the emperor and can never be disobeyed.

Of course, as there was a great risk that such a gold seal could be misused, its use was subject to various restrictions under the checks of the House of Nobles.

For example, there was a limit to the number of times for high-ranking noble families.

And as far as Elric knew, there were only two rights left for the imperial family to activate the Golden Seal Decree against Mervinger.

It has already been hundreds of years since the Empire and Mervinger were together, so even the imperial family was careful when using it.

Otherwise, it would be like losing the reins to control Mervinger, whose power was said to be comparable to that of the Magic Tower.

however.

Now you’ve used one of the remaining two?

‘This… it smells really bad, doesn’t it?’

It wasn’t just about flying.

The stench was so strong that it was overwhelming.

『It’s like asking them to walk in here because they set a trap here… I don’t see how this is any different from outright saying they will do harm.』

Mephisto crossed his arms and snorted in an expression of bewilderment.

“What’s even funnier is that the royal edict came to Mervinger’s home, not his home.”

Guy Neresta, perhaps reading Elric’s thoughts, said the same thing.

His tone of speech was still calm, but his tone of bewilderment was also evident.

The Mervingers are one of only four ducal families in the empire.

This meant that even though the world has now fallen, the imperial family must also show respect.

However, since Mervinger was not a vassal of the Neresta family, the fact that they sent a royal edict here… meant that they had absolutely no intention of treating them as dukes.

“What kind of bullshit is this?”

And unlike Elric, who looked at the Golden Edict in silence, it was Sean who was most indignant on his behalf.

He, who usually boasted a gentle personality, now looked very angry.

“father! Are you planning on leaving this as is?”

“What if I don’t leave it as is? Will there be a revolt like the Red Lion did?”

“father! That’s not what you’re saying…!”

“You speak loudly, Sean.”

“…!”

Only then did Sean realize that he had been too swayed by his emotions and kept his mouth shut.

No matter how much he was his biological father, he was the head of the family at official occasions.

Lèse-majesté, a challenge to authority, was never tolerated.

“I, too, was displeased with the imperial family’s attitude this time. In any case, Mervinger is the place that signed an agreement with the main family. There is no way even the imperial family would be unaware of this… This would be an attitude of disregard for the original family.”

Guy adjusted the glasses he was wearing.

The eyes reflected through the lens were still so calm that it was hard to tell what was going on, but they were just as cold.

“I don’t know if it’s an attempt to shake up the relationship between this family and Mervinger, or if it’s just a ploy to find out the extent of the agreement. “Only one thing is certain.”

Sean quietly looked at his father, whose voice gradually became heavier.

“It’s too shabby. “It made me wonder if this was really something the emperor took with his own hands.”

Sean turned his gaze back to the Golden Seal that Elric was holding.

There was no one among the nobles who did not know how ambitious the current emperor was and how much he boasted of cunning schemes like a snake.

“It seems like the Mervinger matriarch has noticed too. “What do you think?”

Sean’s gaze now turned to Elric.

Elric crumpled the Golden Seal Letter carelessly and stuffed it into his inner pocket.

“Aren’t you hoping I’ll push back? If that were the case, it would be a crime of mocking the imperial family and it would be very easy to get rid of it. Even if that’s not the case.”

The corner of Elric’s lip twitched.

“As the head of the family, I could be called to the battlefield and die in an ‘accident’, so it is not a loss-making business for the imperial family.”

* * *

Elric and Sean left the head office and passed through the hallway.

Sean’s steps became nervous throughout the walk.

A gait full of irritation and dissatisfaction.

Elric burst into laughter without realizing it. Sean glared at him with an annoyed face.

“Are you laughing now?”

“no. No way. I’m angry too. How is this different from ignoring me and my family when you are openly doing this nonsense? “Let’s give it a try.”

In any case, the imperial family did not have much to lose other than the loss of one right to invoke the royal edict.

If successful, it could cause division between Mervinger and Neresta.

Even if you fail, you can drag Mervinger into a battlefield full of traps like you wanted.

It was an attitude that could never be shown unless one thought that Mervinger could be easily eliminated.

“Then why are you smiling?”

“I do it because I’m grateful.”

“what?”

“You care about me.”

“Who said someone was worried!”

Sean’s face went red for a moment and he screamed, but Elric just smiled.

But despite his appearance, his insides were becoming colder and colder.

Like the cold that General Dong drove around.

[It looks like a trap set by the crown prince. How should I bury this bastard so that it can be known that I buried it well?]

『Are you asking the king who saw such a thing? If you look at it, it seems like the King is in the same position as the Crown Prince.』

[Do you want to keep doing this? If you really keep being uncooperative, there will be no soup?]

『Hmph! Are you trying to figure things out on your own? The King is only interested in how to control Grigori.』

In any case, Elric didn’t really hope for Mephisto’s help.

Because Mephisto, who cannot exercise physical power, had limitations in what he could do in the first place.

At most, he points out things that Elric is missing or gives advice on matters related to demons?

Of course, unlike in the past when people would be confrontational at every opportunity, these days they have taken a very cooperative attitude toward what he is trying to do.

Mephisto probably thought that was the only way to quickly regain his power.

Even if that wasn’t the case, something similar to camaraderie developed recently as I went to the battlefield several times.

No, not exactly.

‘Is it when the original sin seal was unlocked?’

just as expected.

『But I think the most important thing right now is to figure out exactly what trick that person called the crown prince is trying to pull on you.』

Mephisto was quite skilled in the realm of demons and demons, as he rose to the position of Great Demon King without much military strength.

Elric nodded.

[I guess so.]

『Grigori is also what the crown prince is chasing, so if you tie the two together, you will be able to easily figure out the picture he is trying to draw.』 [

After that, you can catch them together and bury them, right?]

『That’s right. “Isn’t that what you’re good at?”

Elric burst into laughter as he seemed to sense Mephisto’s trust in him from Mephisto’s grumbling tone.

‘Now that I think about it, Sean and Mephisto both seem to have similar personalities?’

On the outside, I thought it was very similar to making a fuss and offering to help.

Of course, if he said something like this in front of them, they would immediately kill him.

‘But now, even though I know it’s a trap, I have no choice but to go.’

Since the royal edict had been issued, it was absolutely impossible to reject it.

This was because the right to veto could not be exercised unless the content would directly harm one’s life or threaten the existence of the family.

‘For now, I’ll just pretend to obey and try to figure out a way to turn things around.’

While Elric was thinking about this, Sean asked him.

“Rather than that, when is the deadline for convocation?”

“one month. “About the 29th, to be exact?”

“It’s a bit ambiguous.”

Elric nodded.

No matter how long it takes to get to the Wynd Territory, if you use the teleport gate, it will take less than 15 days.

“It seems like there’s not enough time to prepare anything. “What are you going to do?”

Sean didn’t think Elric would ever stay still. Because that didn’t suit the Elric he knew.

“There are two things I need to do.”

“Two things?”

“uh. “For one thing, I’d like to take the mage certification test.”

Sean nodded in understanding.

Surely, with Elric’s current skills, he will be able to prove that he is a ‘mage’.

It is often said that the 6th circle of becoming a mage is the turning point in one’s destiny.

Until then, you could somehow achieve it with effort, but from this point on, you had to rely on a lot of talent and luck.

In particular, if you have a mage license, you will receive many benefits.

Before that, he was simply a trainee, but from now on he could be called a ‘real’ wizard.

Even when called to the front, the level of treatment was different.

At least they are classified as officer level.

That’s probably why Elric wants to get a license.

‘Even if you claim to be a pro-conspirator, you will easily get an officer’s job, but if you do that, your actions will inevitably be restricted. ‘I guess they’re trying to secure at least a little bit of freedom of movement.’

That’s why Sean became even more curious.

What’s the other thing?

“Then what else?”

“secret.”

“…is it like this?”

“sorry. “But it’s related to the family.”

“Is this similar to what you found at the Temple of Flowers?”

“It’s an extension.”

Sean didn’t ask any more questions. I was still curious, but no matter how close we were, we didn’t dig into details about family secrets.

『I’m thinking of finding Otto Han’s private residence.』

[I’m going to go to my hometown and search through all the records. Oh, that’s a big deal. I also have to search through King Yulho’s treasure trove.]

There’s a lot to do and time is running out.

Elric grumbled that it would take a while because he didn’t know exactly where Otto Han’s private residence was, but soon he had to turn his head at Mephisto’s words.

『If that’s the case, I think King Bon might be able to help.』

[…Do you know where Otto Han’s sister-in-law is?]

『Perhaps?』

[Then why are you telling me that now?]

『You didn’t ask.』

Elric said. I clenched my fists.

I kept thinking about punching that sly face.

Mephisto crossed his arms and smiled evilly.

『Actually, even the king does not know the exact location. However, there was something that made me feel a little uncomfortable, so I thought about it carefully and thought that maybe it could be a hint.』

[That’s not a lie, right?]

『Hmph! I guess I got hurt once or twice when I tried to fool you. Now I don’t do anything that would embarrass me. If you don’t want to believe it, don’t say it. Anyway, as the king, I have nothing to lose.』

[Then what do you want?]

『Preemption.』

Is this again?

In an instant, Elric’s face distorted.

Wizard who swallowed talent