Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 330

Part 2, Episode 70:

Summer’s

Legacy The airship was destroyed, and Guy, along with the survivors, finished off the remnants of the Ghost Castle.

When things were somewhat settled, he headed straight down the canyon to find Elric.

And the scenery that unfolded there shocked all the wizards.

“…was this really done by one person?”

“Don’t ask me, because I don’t know.”

“As expected, Master of the Magic Tower, you are amazing.”

“It’s just not that great. “Because it is impossible to compare with other Yukmangseong people.”

The scene of ruins left behind by Guy was amazing.

“…and there is another person with ridiculous levels like Guy.”

Deep in the canyon.

It was literally a ‘sea of ice.’

Ice encompasses the entire canyon like a spider web.

The magic was controlled so precisely that the ice was frozen so tightly that it was difficult to go down.

The ice was so hard that it was difficult to break through.

Even though their stamina and magic power were greatly exhausted due to the battle, most of them were war mages who were considered the worst even in the magic tower.

Even with their strength, it was difficult to pass by easily, so I was in awe.

That’s how we arrived at the bottom of the canyon.

Elric’s back was visible not far away.

So I tried to say hello.

“…uh?”

“hmm.”

The wizards could not easily keep their mouths shut due to the solemn atmosphere he gave off.

All I could do was look at Elric’s back as he silently dug into the ground with his bare hands.

A coffin made of ice was placed next to him.

The person lying beautifully there… was someone the wizards knew very well.

Princess Shiro.

‘This is how it ended up…!’

‘How do I do this?’

The wizards’ gazes were busy going back and forth.

Although he was well aware of the old relationship between Elric and Cromhell, he realized that the political fallout that would soon come would be severe.

“….”

Elric sensed the presence of wizards, but paid no attention and continued digging the grave.

Because the soil was so rough, there were a lot of small wounds on his hands, but he didn’t seem to care.

At the time, the wizards were stomping their feet and looking at Elric, not knowing what to do.

Tasha quietly approached and helped build the grave next to Elric.

Pak. Pak.

Just like that, only the sounds of the two people echoed through the canyon.

When the depth was reached, Elric put the coffin in with a lonely expression and covered it again.

So so so so so.

And the ice monument erected on the grave.

Guy watched Elric and Tasha until the end and quietly spoke to his subordinates.

“You guys should search the remains of the ghost castle.”

“All right.”

* * *

Elric returned to Neresta Gar with Guy.

Even though quite a bit of time had passed, Elric’s mind was still in a disturbed state.

It was because I had no idea how to tell Cromhel about this.

“Haa….”

I also imagined what it would be like if the same thing happened to me.

What if I hear that Isabelle is dead…?

I didn’t even want to think about it.

“…I don’t think anything I say will comfort you.”

『What are you worrying about so much? Just tell me the truth. “You didn’t kill him, did you?”

“It’s easy. “Do you think it’s that simple?”

If he was not careful, his relationship with the imperial family could have worsened further.

Although Lepent was a member of the Free Revolutionary Army, he was also a member of the Six Commandments.

If the imperial family and Sajagong family officially raised this as an issue, it would be a real headache.

“But my friend’s wife died, and I can’t pretend not to know.”

『I don’t understand this king.』

“What is it?”

『That woman is a grave robber who robbed your ancestor’s tomb. He is also an enemy who caused harm to the beast people who are your friends. But I don’t understand why she feels so sad just because she is a friend’s wife.』

“….”

『It is possible to feel sad. But still, now that it has become something that cannot be undone, I think we need to think about how to prepare future measures.』

Mephisto’s eyes were serious.

『Draw a clear line. The line between you and that prince. Without it, you will just be swayed by guilt for the rest of your life. Doing so will only trample on the hearts of countless subjects who follow you.』

“…!”

『The monarch’s throne was originally such a heavy seat.』

Elric’s eyes wavered.

This is the continuation of his warning not to hastily sympathize.

Elric seemed to wake up as if he had been dipped in cold water.

『It feels awkward to see you show such immaturity for the first time, as you have been doing well without any interference.』

Elric remained silent for a long time with his lips tightly pursed.

“…Thank you, Mephie. “Thanks to you, I’ve come to my senses a bit.”

“joy. It’s just that I feel frustrated seeing you as such a pathetic little brat. It’s not that I’m particularly worried about you, so don’t misunderstand!』

Mephisto’s earlobes turned red again as he turned his head with his arms crossed.

It was at that time when Elric chuckled and laughed.

“I’m sorry for making you wait so long.”

Grumble!

Guy came into the room.

Elric calmly shook his head, saying no.

“It looks like you changed your mind about something?”

Guy had a strange look on his face, as if he had noticed the change in Elric.

Elric scratched his cheek with his index finger.

“I’m sorry for causing you worry.”

“No. It’s quite possible. Meeting a friend in silence, crossing that silence and an irreversible river… The stress and trauma that comes from that experience is like a yoke that people like us have no choice but to bear. “You can at least get a vaccination beforehand.”

Guy shook his head with a calm expression.

However, one word particularly touched Elric’s heart.

yoke.

Clearly, he was no longer alone.

Mervinger. He was the head of a family and the representative of a region.

“Anyway, we had something to talk about, so it went well.”

“There is something.”

“It’s no different because I found something while searching the remains of the ghost castle this time.”

In an instant, Elric’s eyes changed.

He sat across from Elric and clenched his chin.

“What were you looking for…?”

“Candidates of experimental subjects and other hostages that the Inspector General was attempting to experiment with.”

“…!”

Elric’s eyes widened.

“Do you want to meet me?”

“…yes.”

Elric nodded without hesitation.

There must be some beastmen among those detained by the Inspection Bureau.

It was possible that there were at least one person he knew.

“Good thing you said. “Follow me.”

Elric followed Guy to another room.

There were many people there with traces of experimentation all over their bodies, just like what Elric had seen on the airship.

The good news is that it is much weaker.

In one corner, as expected, the beastmen were gathered together.

Elric approached them cautiously.

They were all bowing their heads in contemplation.

“sorry! sorry!”

“I understand my topic, sorry!”

“So please forgive me…! “Please just save me!”

“….”

Elric felt speechless at that sight.

“As you can see, everyone is in a state of considerable mental trauma. So it is difficult to treat it hastily.”

The pride of the beastmen seen in the Andromorphs was nowhere to be found in these people.

‘There, they tried to take revenge on the person who persecuted them, no matter who they were….’

However, they all appear to have been thoroughly brainwashed by the Inspection Bureau.

My heart ached.

“ha…!”

Elric covered his face with his hands and sighed deeply.

Just by looking at it, the beast people thought they had done something wrong and were busy apologizing again and again. Some even fell to the floor and cried.

Mephisto’s words, telling me to draw a clear line in my heart, rang loudly in my head.

Because now the resentment toward the dead Shirou is that much greater.

As he said, if you don’t set a clear line, you will likely be swayed between two conflicting emotions: resentment and sadness.

I am me. Those are them.

A clear distinction was needed.

‘…Is this how we can safely send these people to Andromorph?’

It was a time when my worries deepened.

“Elric.”

“…?”

Elric turned his head when he heard a voice calling him.

Sean was already approaching.

With a slightly embarrassed look on his face.

“I think you should go out right away?

“why? “What’s going on?”

“Your sister is here.”

“…!”

Elric’s expression changed strangely.

* * *

The place where Hayes was waiting for Elric was the Neresta family restaurant.

Squeak.

Elric approached with cautious steps and opened the restaurant door slightly. They are trying to sneak a peek to check the atmosphere inside.

Not far away. Hayes was seen sitting at the table and talking with the maid.

If you look at her appearance alone, she looked like the daughter of a noble family who was absolutely elegant and discreet.

“The tea smells so good. “What’s the name of this?”

“Luckily, it seems to suit your taste. This is something that only comes from Soprano Mountain in March…”

The atmosphere seemed better than expected as he covered his mouth and smiled slightly.

‘Was it rain…?’

When Hayes came to visit in person, it usually happened for one of two reasons.

Get scolded or get angry.

『Both of these things only happen when you do something wrong, right?』

[Could you please be quiet?]

Anyway, I thought that maybe today could pass by without incident.

At that time, Hayes sensed Elric’s presence and turned his head this way.

and.

“….”

“….”

Mephie read Hayes’ eyes and laughed.

『It was a vain delusion. Can I say that today is your memorial day?』

[…Can you really be quiet?]

『Still, since we have a connection from the past, I will light a lot of scented candles in your ancestral rite.』

[If I die, Mephie will go to the grave with me. ?]

『Uhehehehe.』

[Don’t laugh.]

『Hehehehe! Puhi!』

[Ah!]

Elric wanted to throw Mephisto, who was giggling next to him, into the gutter, but he had no time to do so right now.

“Elric.”

“Yes?”

“What are you doing standing there? “Come here quickly.”

“….”

The corners of Hayes’ eyes were smiling. But his mouth wasn’t smiling at all.

Only then did Elric remember that he had not been able to contact Sister Tong for a while.

Of course, he had his own circumstances. Since it’s an inspection office and a ghost castle, it hasn’t been busy lately with a lot of things going on.

But I couldn’t even say those words out loud.

“Why don’t you send a person to the East who has no contact and will be denied, and turn his nose up?”

“….”

『Are you the worst man?』

Mephisto chuckled.

“I don’t think I ever raised you like that.”

Hayes gracefully greeted the maid next to her, saying, ‘Excuse me,’ and slowly stood up.

In her hand… was a warhammer that did not suit her at all.

“Who sister? Hey… can you listen to me…?”

“crab. all. go.”

Now, not even the corners of Hayes’ eyes were smiling.

“Your baby is growing up, so what are you doing outside and not coming?”

“…!”

Quad deuk!

Elric’s complexion turned pale.

『He was a very mean person beyond the worst. I guess I have to cancel my promise to offer incense on your memorial day in the new year.』

Mephisto clicked his tongue while shaking his head.

Wizard who swallowed talent