Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 191

Episode 191:

Interpretation of Power

“Try to explain properly what you mean.”

『Hehe! What King Bon said. “Do you remember?”

“Remember?”

Elric tilted his head, wondering what Mephisto would say again.

Mephisto frowned.

『No matter how you look at it, you said it was strange that the barbarians here use the dragon language!』

“Oh, that? “I forgot.”

Haven’t you been busy trying to win the loyalty of the Guardians and organizing the Ascension Study to distribute to the soldiers?

Because of that, I had already forgotten about the ‘secret’ that the Borfur people had.

In fact, even if the Borfur tribe had some connection with dragons in the past, it was difficult to think that such a relationship would still be maintained even now, more than a thousand years after the dragons became extinct.

So I forgot about it.

It seems that Mephisto had a completely different idea.

“I was wondering where you were wandering around like that, and you were digging up this?”

『You’re running around! Don’t disparage King Bon’s desire for exploration with such trivial words! Do you know how much trouble this king has gone through and how many inquiries he has made to uncover the secrets hidden by these barbarians?』

“Ah, yes, yes. “How awesome is this? Yay.”

『Pure thing! Even if you wash your eyes, you will not be able to find respect for this king!』

While Elric was out of his mind after being captured by the soldiers for nearly a month.

Mephisto was very bored because he didn’t play(?) with him.

The good news is that after capturing Judah, his strength was restored to a certain extent, and his autonomy increased significantly.

That was the reason why I went out every morning, saying I wanted to go somewhere.

Of course, there was still a distance limit to falling from Elric and a time limit, so I had to return before 24 hours were up.

Still, that was no problem at all for Mephisto to act freely.

『I don’t like it very much…』

Mephisto muttered to himself with a rather distressed look on his face for the first time in a while.

Elric had to shake his head as he looked at that scene.

‘I’m not even a child. Should I at least chime in?’

Perhaps because they had been together for so long, Elric now seemed to know Mephisto’s inner thoughts to some extent just by looking at his tone of voice.

Mephisto was speaking with his whole body.

Talk about your greatness right now!

He is expecting you to ask him directly what kind of achievements he has made so far.

For a moment, Elric thought he would just ignore it.

‘I was planning on taking a short break anyway. ‘Just ask?’

Elric was also curious about the fact that he had found a new dragon’s nest in addition to the one he had discovered, so he pretended not to win and asked.

“So what is that hidden secret?”

“done! “Why would the King of Bon tell this to you, who has no interest or interest in it?”

“I asked because I was curious.”

“joy. “Where are you going to eat it raw?”

“Are you really not going to tell me?”

『Of course!』

“Oh yes. That’s it then. all right.”

『…?!』

Mephisto, who had been hoping for Elric to hang on more, ended up looking embarrassed this time.

『Hum hum! Still, the king I saw had a heart as broad as a large fish. If you seem genuinely curious, you might be willing to tell me…”

“That’s enough. Now that I think about it, it’s probably an owner’s nest anyway, so why bother? I’ll have to leave here soon too. “It’s just a waste of time.”

『No, I mean…!』

“You didn’t hear Mephie, right? We leave here in two days. In fact, I stayed longer than expected.”

“what? Then what about the nest?!』

“What do you know? “If you have any regrets, Mephie can dig it up yourself.”

『Hey…!』

Mephisto stamped his feet with his face turning red as if he was going to die from the poison.

Even if I got angry here, it would be difficult because he would say that he would not speak first.

Still, I felt like I was going to get sick if I kept such a great secret to myself and then just let it go.

‘I’m trying to beat someone.’

Elric snorted as he looked at Mephisto, who ended up losing every time he fought against him.

Then, Mephisto narrowed his eyes, barely able to control his excitement.

『Are you sure you want to go?』

“That’s right? “How many times do I have to tell you…!”

『The Grigori are also coveting it?』

“…What do you mean?”

Grigory. Even Elric couldn’t play around with that word anymore. My gaze automatically turned to Mephisto.

“joy! As expected, I can’t just ignore these words. But just say it with your bare mouth…!”

“Stop playing around and say it properly.”

Elric’s tone became more serious than before.

Mephisto still said he didn’t like it, but because this matter was important to him, he spoke slowly.

『Have you never thought about that?』

“What are you thinking?”

『Why did Grigori establish his headquarters in the eastern border area?』

“…Do you mean the reason is the dragon’s nest here?”

『It may seem like an excessive leap, but it wouldn’t be surprising if there really was a proper dragon’s nest here. Isn’t that right?』

Mephisto raised one corner of his mouth.

Elric placed his hand on his forehead.

‘Why didn’t I think of that?’

Prince Zereitz and the Inspectorate pursued Grigori for a long time. And they pointed out the Winds Frontier Province as their protector.

It may not have been just a case of false accusation. If I did that, there was only concern that I would face political backlash.

Perhaps there was plausible evidence.

There is evidence that Grigori’s headquarters is truly in the Winds Frontier.

and.

In fact, when the Red Lion Army was attacking the imperial subjugation army, it was discovered that Grigori’s demons had joined them.

If so, a question must be raised here.

why?

Why did Grigori coil up on the eastern frontier?

Is it because it’s a lawless area and it’s easy to hide?

Of course, that could be one of the reasons, but it won’t be that simple.

Since Grigori’s purpose was to revive Azazel, their every action had to be deeply calculated.

‘To revive Azazel, a vast amount of magical power is needed. There will be limits to the human sacrifices that were carried out in the north… but with the magical power left behind by the dragon, there will be a good chance of victory.’

Of course, if it were just a regular dragon’s nest, it might not have much of an effect.

What if the dragon’s body remains in the nest Grigori found, just like in the Jewel Dragon’s nest?

The story will be different then.

Elric had to sigh at his complacency for not thinking this far.

My guess was that if I had thought a little more deeply, I could have easily reached it.

‘I was so out of it. ‘I couldn’t even see that far ahead.’

Elric had to feel his limits once again.

And although it seemed light on the outside, I was quite surprised by Mephisto’s very deep insight.

“So that’s why you were wandering around.”

『We can’t let those Azazel guys do good things. Isn’t that right?』

Elric let out a laugh.

Although he acts as if he is indifferent to the world, he wants to do whatever it takes to screw Azazel.

『Barbarians…‧ So, Borfur? Anyway, the word they use to refer to themselves means ‘child of the dragon.’ They have protected the dragon’s home for generations.』

“Sacred land… Is it that place?”

『Yes.』

When the military camp was first established here. One of the conditions put forth by the Borfur people was that they should not set foot in what they considered a ‘holy place.’

A place that can only be reached by going very deep into the canyon behind their family’s home.

Anyway, Elric had no intention of causing unnecessary trouble here and being chased by the enemy, so he didn’t pay any attention to it.

‘If Grigori shows interest, the story will be different.’

Elric’s eyes lit up as he stroked his chin with his hand.

“Then is that Grigori’s headquarters?”

『If that were the case, they would have found out we were here a long time ago.』

Elric nodded.

『Fortunately, Grigori seemed to be continuing to explore the surrounding area as he had just discovered it.』

“That means…!”

『It would mean that we could attack them from here before they do anything.』

Elric nodded heavily.

What is most needed for Azazel’s resurrection is being intercepted on the way?

There is nothing more certain than that.

The only problem was that this was in the middle of enemy territory.

And it is a place that has a deep connection with sailors.

I didn’t hear exactly what their relationship was, but if they carelessly caused trouble, something big could happen.

‘I don’t know what will happen to Count Calliger or Viscount Curanciville if they find out about this.’

Elric was not unaware of the conflict and division that had been taking place within the military camp.

‘Still, I think if I put it together well, a good picture will come out…’

The right picture hasn’t come out yet.

‘First, let’s take a good look around the place called the nest.’

But he couldn’t leave his position right away.

Elric spread his hands wide, thinking that he should try another move.

“【Come out】.”

Tsutsutsu –

Gray magical energy floated above the palm, drawing a small whirlpool.

As part of the power ‘North Wind’ was released, some of the ghosts who had given him complete loyalty suddenly popped their heads out.

Kiyi?

The ghost tilted its head as if asking it to do something.

“【Show】.”

When he activated the ghost once more, Elric felt for a moment that the red thread connected to the ghost became even thicker.

And all my mind turned towards the ghost.

My vision seemed to become slightly blurry, but then came back into focus.

However, it felt completely different from before. The view was completely different. Elric’s own face was right in front of me.

Strengthening the connection with the ghost, they now share both eyes.

『Anyway, you do all kinds of strange things.』

Mephisto was seen shaking his head.

The ghost carrying Elric’s thoughts did not respond in particular and just stared at Mephisto.

[….]

『…?』

[…?]

『…!』

Mephisto stared blankly, wondering why he was like this, but belatedly realized the true meaning and frowned.

Because it meant taking the lead.

Mephisto looked annoyed at the fact that he had to go down the same path he had just taken, but he soon moved his body in that direction as if he had no choice.

The ghost also floated into the air, exited the barracks, and quickly followed Mephisto.

Numerous sights pass by beneath my vision.

‘Sailor? ‘Who is she with?’

At one point, Elric caught a glimpse of Sailor walking down the street and talking to a woman who appeared to be blind.

The woman, who appeared to be from the Borpur tribe, had something mysterious about her.

It certainly looks very ordinary on the outside.

Contrary to its appearance, it had an absolutely unusual history.

Holy?

It could be expressed that way.

It feels completely different from the magic power of a wizard or a demon.

It was divine power.

Elric wanted to know who Sailor was meeting, but decided to ask him later, so he put aside his interest for a moment.

In addition to this, it was seen at first glance that Hermann was training the knights, and for some reason, Brian was seen engaged in a war of nerves with the soldiers of Count Franz.

Leaving behind so many scenes, the ghost passed through the tribal village with Mephisto and entered the canyon.

I passed by and passed through a road so dark that not a single ray of light came through.

『This is the place.』

Mephisto reached a point and stopped.

Faaaa!

It was a cave where a huge amount of magical wind blew like a storm.

Wizard who swallowed talent