Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 214

Episode 214:

Dragon Soldiers

Elric came to his senses again after about half a day had passed since he had accessed the world of unconsciousness.

『I guess you’ve finally come to your senses?』

Elric turned his attention to Mephisto’s words.

Then I was quite surprised.

[What does Mephi look like…?]

『Pahahaha! Can you see it? The splendid resurrection of this body!』

Mephisto had a body that was incomparably clearer than before.

My feet, which had always seemed blurry and floating in the air, became vivid and were now planted on the ground.

Now that he has ended his life as a floating spirit, his presence seems to have been formed to the point where he can reveal himself to others if he wants.

But more than anything, the biggest difference compared to before was that the demonic energy was slowly swirling around him.

As Mephisto stretched out his arms and burst into laughter, his magic energy flared up like a flame.

The air trembled slightly and my skin tingled.

This means that the exercise of physical force has finally become possible in earnest.

Accordingly, the seal of original sin drawn on Elric’s arm also shed a soft light.

How did Elric feel when he saw that?

[It looks easier?]

It was very simple.

『You crazy guy!』

Mephisto’s face crumpled.

[no. That’s true. There’s nothing you can do in that state. I still can’t handle even a single demon.]

『….』

In fact, Elric’s harsh assessment wasn’t that far wrong.

The only thing Mephisto could do now was to show himself and create sparks or spray water with his magic power.

It is of no help in fighting.

Compared to the days of the Great Demon King, who was even evaluated as omnipotent, there was still a long way to go.

『But still…! Still, the most important thing is that I have regained my demon energy…!』

[Are you bragging about that now?]

『….』

Elric cocked his head to the side.

[no. But let’s be blunt and ask a question. Why is it so inefficient?]

『That!』

[Honestly, if recovery is going to be as slow as a turtle walking, it would be a hundred times better to throw it to Hyel.]

You are saying the right thing.

[You saw it today too, right? Isn’t that guy worth a lot more money than Mephie?]

It’s sad for me to be compared to such an insectivore, but my lord.

In fact, Elric never thought that Hyul’s thoughts would return so easily.

Since he was released, he thought that he would just run away like this or that he would never give up the famous seal that he had swallowed.

So, even when I released him, I was prepared to fight with him.

However, Hul’s thoughts completely exceeded Elric’s expectations.

When the whole fight was over, he not only returned to Elric obediently, but also immediately spit out the famous seal.

Although I regained my appetite as if I was disappointed, I was just satisfied with eating Leda’s magic energy given to me by Elric.

If we included more, there would be corpses of demons scattered across the battlefield… In fact, no matter how many of those things were collected, there was no way it would be more effective than eating the famous seal.

‘I have no idea what you’re thinking.’

On the other hand.

Mephisto took the Seal of Berserk – the seal of Berserk that naturally flowed to Elric when Leda died was ate by Mephisto as promised.

They say it’s the same as taking half of Leda.

However, the only difference is that it is now possible to use demonic energy.

Just a little bit.

As much as chick tears.

So it’s bound to get hot.

‘It was the same in Judah’s time and it is the same now. You’ve already taken two of the Demon King’s seals, right?’

『How can this king be compared to such a hungry ghost…!』

[There is no comparison. Because Hyul is much better.]

『….』

[Please stop measuring things and explain the reason?]

Mephisto was frowning as if his pride had been hurt, but he couldn’t say anything and ended up sighing to the ground. .

『You’re right.』

[…If you’re going to talk nonsense again…!]

『Oh, it’s true! It is true that you have been cooperative so far, but this is a task like filling up a dry sea. Do you think that can be achieved in a day or two?』

Elric’s brows narrowed.

[Then how much longer do we have to suffer like this?]

Elric didn’t ask for much.

I never even dreamed of Mephisto fully regaining his strength. No, I didn’t want that. That’s why this story only unleashes harm on the world.

Still, if you’re going to eat something this precious, shouldn’t one person do it?

『But now that the river flowing into the sea has opened, the speed of recovery will gradually accelerate…!』

[The tongue is too long. Briefly.]

『Like the ones we caught today, about fifty or so…?』

Elric’s face was distorted hideously.

『Oh no. Twenty guys? Fifteen guys? At that level, somehow…!』

[Aren’t you crazy? [There are no more than ten demon lords left in the world right now!]

This guy thinks that the current era is the Great Demon War!

How many demon lords died one after another at that time?

『Then even about ten people…?』

Mephisto muttered in a hushed voice as he glanced at Elric, but Elric’s axe eyes showed no signs of loosening.

[This is truly insectivorous!]

* * *

『…So. “How did you meet those winter bastards?”

Mephisto became impatient when Elric looked like he was going to break the pact of solidarity with him, and only after trying various persuasions was he able to prevent him from changing his mind.

Still, Elric’s angry face showed no signs of calming down, so he glanced closely at him and asked a question.

He had a vague idea of what had happened while Elric was meditating.

Elric still had an expression of ‘Maybe this locust eater is a good thing?’, but it was true that he received a lot of information related to Grigori thanks to him, so he decided to just ignore it for now.

[What will happen?]

『It looks like there was only about half of the harvest.』

[Why are these people so picky?]

Elric still couldn’t forget the conversation he had with them.

-We didn’t call you here just to see your face.

-…?

-You received dragon eggs, right?

-That’s right.

-Can’t we research that too?

-….

-no?

The reason I wanted to see Elric in Chapter 6 of Winter wasn’t actually because I decided to fully acknowledge him as he had changed.

Of course, it was true that they began to place him on a somewhat equal footing now that they could ‘have a conversation’, but there were still quite a few aspects of Elric that were untrustworthy in their eyes.

However, there is one reason why I called.

This was because a dragon egg rolled into Elric.

That’s three too.

-Plus, I also obtained the precious dragon’s corpse. He can do what Otto Hahn couldn’t?

-Is it true that the stars are pointing towards this guy?

-To be honest, that’s a bit fake…

-Will you shut up?

-Ah, everyone is a bit noisy! Let’s get back to the point.

-You don’t have the confidence to wake Yongran, do you?

-We’ll help you.

-There’s a pretty good wizard here.

At that time, there was someone who appeared for the second time from the throne hidden in shadow.

She was a short woman, barely 150 centimeters tall. The hem of the robe he was wearing was dragging on the floor, giving him an impression that was at odds with the large figure of Nahatram.

However, just like with Otto Hahn and Nahatram, he was also a person who put a lot of pressure on him.

-me. you teach

‘Ice Flower’ Mia.

Among the six winter chapters, the being who was said to have the greatest mastery of magic came forward to help.

If you look back on the family’s legends, it is stated that storms were always raging where she was.

He was also a teacher who taught many Gasol within the family.

If Otto Hahn had figured out the home appliance magic system, Mia could be said to be the one who filled in the details.

-Do you know how blessed you are to learn from Mia?

-What about in the old days? Want to hear your voice at least once? How about walking around a mountain?

-He has a very deep understanding of ancient knowledge, so it will be a great help in many tasks, such as how to properly handle dragon blood, as well as separating dragon corpses and making artifacts.

Elric nodded at Nahatram’s supplementary explanation.

Mia clearly boasted extensive knowledge. If she knew about the progenitor, it was clear that she would be of great help in matters related to dragons in the future.

and.

Just as Nahatram was a great help in martial arts, I felt like I could improve my magic skills through Mia.

『Hoo. You mean ‘ice flower’?』

[I see it?]

『I understand. She was a very, very unlucky girl.』

Bah-de-de-deuk!

『When I think about all the trouble I went through because of that bitch, I still feel angry inside…!』

There is probably no way to know Mia’s skills more clearly than Mephisto’s response like this.

『Still, he was definitely the most serious and knowledgeable among Otto Han’s vassals who seemed like a thunderbolt, so he would know the most about dragons.』

Mephisto muttered with a sullen expression, crossing his arms.

“so? Then, are you planning to call Ice Flower here right now?』

[No.]

『Hmm? We have to dispose of the dragon’s body here first…!』

[That’s not it, the ice flower won’t come.]

『…?』

Mephisto tilted his head as he didn’t understand what Elric meant.

Moment.

Eat!

The corners of Elric’s lips twitched.

『…I guess we’ve had some kind of accident again.』

Mephisto clicked his tongue as he looked at Elric’s smile, which always brought only ominousness.

-no. I don’t need it?

That’s what Elric said when Mia tried to come forward, I guess?

[I just refused.]

『What? Why?』

-What what…?

-I think you’re trying to pretend it’s expensive. Do you realize how wrong you are right now…!

-It’s true that it bounces. It’s also true that they’re trying to pretend it’s expensive. No matter how much I call them my ancestors, I have no desire to receive help that is given to me as if I were benevolent.

-I am the head of the Mervinger family. If you really want to help me, please be polite next time. Please do not call me casually like you would a subordinate.

[Is it because you just don’t want to see it?]

『…Fuhahaha! Crazy!』

Mephisto looked at Elric in bewilderment, but he couldn’t help but laugh at the fact that it was his typical reaction.

『It’s very clear what kind of expression those noisy guys would have made upon your answer. Especially that ice flower bitch must have been very embarrassed?』

Elric just laughed without answering.

It was fun to see Mia’s face, which was once as cold as an ice sculpture, change subtly.

『Are you confident you won’t regret it?』

[Why do you regret it? It’s not like there’s no one who knows how to handle dragons.]

Elric first thought of Tasha, who would be hard at work excavating artifacts in the Jewel Dragon’s nest right now, and then looked straight into Mephisto’s eyes.

[You understand, right?]

One corner of Mephisto’s mouth curled up like Elric’s.

It was the same as if I held a mirror up to it.

『When the lizards were at their peak, who do you think they encountered the most and studied the most?』

Rather, it was clear that Mephisto had much more knowledge about dragons in terms of use than Mia. Isn’t he the one who actually caught the Jewel Dragon?

[Ugh. Now I’m finally going to pay for the food. Anyway, I don’t know how to do anything.]

『….』

Mephisto didn’t bother to answer that question.

Wizard who swallowed talent