Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 34

Episode 34

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Why are there so many people causing trouble these days?

Sean said while pressing his temple with his index finger.

“So, sister, how many times have I told you that I am refusing all visits because the patient’s condition is not that good?”

“So, how many times have you explained that this sister, who is also qualified as a magician, will personally look after the critically ill patient?”

Tasha Neresta answered confidently, running a hand over her burning red hair.

I grinned and deliberately imitated Sean’s speaking style.

It was a manipulation designed to appease him.

The problem was that if they went over here, they would think it was right and try to break into the hospital.

Because of this, Sean had to press down somehow.

‘Anyway, I don’t have a single day at ease because of this bastard Elric. ‘Why would you care?’

Tasha Neresta.

The greatest talent of all time born to the Neresta family, one of the six stars.

It is said that Sean also boasts a brilliant career, graduating second in his class from the Academy at the age of less than 30 and already earning the title of assistant professor.

In front of the reputation of his older sister, he was nothing but a faded apricot.

Sensing mana at the age of three.

Understanding the concept of math at the age of six.

A monster who completed all of the academy’s courses at the age of twelve.

From the age of thirteen, she met everyone’s expectations by becoming the immediate disciple of the ‘Red Moon Dancer’, who was said to have dominated the era along with Usden Mervinger.

And in fact, he became a mage at the age of fifteen and earned the title of ‘youngest’.

So, to Sean, Tasha always seemed like a distant being, like a star, even though they were siblings who shared the same blood.

Of course, the six-year age gap made that sense of distance even clearer.

anyway.

She was a genius who had it all.

Beauty, intelligence, and background.

Because she was born in the wrong era, there are two other geniuses who can compare to her, so they are grouped together as ‘New Stars’.

Still, it was no exaggeration to say that this era to come in the future was hers.

Is that why?

Tasha Neresta had only one flaw.

‘Damn right personality. ‘That too.’

She was very aware of her own genius.

So I’m always arrogant.

Also, confident.

I have never experienced failure and have no reason to. I have never missed anything I made up my mind to. Because there was no reason for that.

She showed interest in Elric.

Until then, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as Elric. I became completely obsessed with the issue of ‘dragon’s nest’.

It was like that.

She was a dragon lover.

“Because it’s like this, I won’t be able to date until I’m close to 30…”

At that moment, one of Tasha’s eyebrows twitched.

Then, with a grin, he tilted his head to the side and said.

“Hmm! “Is my little brother saying something strange again?”

“Did I say something wrong?”

Sean was startled when the thought that he was only doing it inside came out without him knowing, but he soon decided to act like it was nothing and put an iron plate on his face.

Age and dating. These two were taboo words that should never be mentioned in front of her, even at home these days.

“Do I have more beauty or more ability? I don’t do it because all the men are like children and are busy holding on to my ankles. New style woman. Don’t you know career women? “After being so behind the times…”

“Who is it? “I got stabbed alone.”

“This bird…!”

Tasha could barely suppress the disgust rising to her throat at Sean’s blunt tone.

“Ah, anyway, that’s okay. It’s not like Elric and your sister had any kind of relationship, so go find the unconscious person and don’t make it difficult for the medical staff. Hey, what are you guys doing? “Aren’t you taking care of your sister?”

Sean shouted as he looked at the attendants behind Tasha.

The attendants were at a loss as to what to do, and then looked at Tasha’s thoughts.

Tasha glared at Sean for a moment, then laughed, wondering what he was thinking, and then turned around.

“I can’t help it that you’re so unwell. I hope it gets better tomorrow. let’s go.”

Sean stared at Tasha and the others for a long time as they walked back with haughty steps, and then sighed in relief.

“Why on earth do you come here every day? “I feel like I smelled something, but I can’t figure out what I was smelling.”

I’m already in a rush because of Professor Verlux’s work.

It was really killing me to see even Tasha giving me such trouble.

“Has the lady gone?”

At that time, Carol carefully revealed her face.

“Where on earth did you come out?”

“Where are you?” “It was a place you wouldn’t notice.”

“her!”

Sean was speechless for a moment at the servant’s shameless reply that he had taken refuge to live alone.

“Anyway, why is that witch like that? “Did you find out anything?”

“You seem to be interested in grimoires.”

“A grimoire?”

“yes. Have you ever heard of ‘Dragon’s Book of Remembrance’?”

“hmm? “Wasn’t that like a traditional fairy tale?”

Dragon’s death certificate.

It was one of the jokes in magic circles.

Just before the dragon walks down the path of complete extinction. A diary left by the last remaining Dragon King as he single-handedly blocked the approaching Demon King’s army.

In it, the circumstances of the time are recorded in detail, along with the truth about the Great War of the Dragon and Demon, which is almost completely shrouded in mystery.

It also described dragon customs and magic in detail, so it was expected that if discovered, it would have enormous historical value.

Of course, this can only be had when it is actually discovered.

No one believed it would exist.

“And then it was discovered.”

“what? then…?”

“yes. I’m not sure yet, but it seems like there’s a rumor that it was mixed among the various buried goods unearthed from Elric’s nest. As you know, she is the type of person who gets excited when she says dragons…”

“Damn it!”

Sean cursed without even realizing it.

But there was a bigger problem.

“So that means the item was leaked?”

“Fortunately, it was blocked in advance so it did not leak out, and only a few people within the family seem to know about it.”

“That’s it!”

Sean covered his face with his hands.

Knowing that my sister knows means that my father, the head of the family, also knows.

Would a father who would sell his children for the revival of the family really let this great opportunity go?

Probably not.

Still, it was scary how quiet he was.

“Hospital nest… Double the security and don’t allow anyone access without my permission. Even if it’s a strict order from your sister or father, you can never do it!”

“I’ll keep that in mind. Me and…”

“What else? “Is there more?”

That was when Sean’s expression was cruelly distorted.

“This came to you this morning, Master Jae.”

Carol suddenly held out a letter.

A letter that only lists the recipient but does not list the sender.

Sean opened the letter without thinking, wondering what this was, but for a moment his expression became even more crumpled.

-Brother, I’m leaving now.

“This bastard can only say he did it in a few months…!”

I can’t believe I was still protecting this indifferent guy as a friend.

Sean had to hold on to the back of his neck, which was getting stiff.

Carol was laughing next to me.

“Huh? be careful. Master, if you’ve already passed out, shouldn’t you look for another job? plaguy.”

“Are you saying that now?!”

Why are there only enemies around me who raise my blood pressure so much?

Sean was already feeling skeptical about the relationships he had built over the past twenty years.

* * *

“Oh my gosh, are you leaving already? “Please stay a little longer…”

“No. I’ve been in a lot of trouble during this time. “I hope the recovery is completed quickly and you can return to your daily life as soon as possible.”

“thank you.”

Elric left Rasent two days after Isabelle’s group left.

This was because Isabelle had earnestly requested that she finish her work as soon as possible as she left to treat her father.

Elric accepted this as a request and took care of the victims who had lost their homes overnight, while also distributing the compensation that Isabel left to them.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

When it was time to leave, Chen, who had volunteered to stay, bowed his head.

A greeting mixed with gratitude and apology.

Elric waved his hand.

“no. “I was just doing my duty.”

“cancer. I’m done. 』

Of course, I ignored Mephisto’s words, pretending not to hear them.

“Still, isn’t it difficult for you to do something like this? We will never forget this grace for the rest of our lives. I also swear that this knight Chen will do the same.”

“Even if you don’t have to.”

『It would be better if that favor was given in money. Isn’t that right?』

Elric smiled quietly and helped raise the topic.

“What do you plan to do now, Chen?”

“These are people who lost their home overnight. Just throwing money at something doesn’t mean it’s over. Although it was Paul Weil’s act, this was also a crime committed by the Weil family. “In the name of the Byle family, I plan to stay responsibly and help them until the end before leaving for Kanoi.”

『I guess they are trying to appease public sentiment. If you show such a sincere attitude, people’s hearts will inevitably change. At the same time, she will spread the notoriety about Paul Weil, who did this… That woman seems very gentle, but she is more cunning than I thought?』 [

That is the responsibility of a nobleman.]

『It will be to solidify the cause. Just push through it and it will be over. Why do humans question so much? Tsk!』

Elric bowed his head to Chen.

“see you next time.”

“I think we’ll meet again soon. “Then, unlike now, let’s meet with a smile.”

Chen was smiling for the first time.

* * *

Hee hee hee hee!

Hee hee hee!

Before leaving for the Imperial Capital, Elric visited the horse market to purchase a horse and was completely surprised.

“What’s wrong with these?”

This was because the horses, which had been quietly grazing the grass or playing in a group, suddenly began to lash out as soon as Elric approached.

They were very excited and running wild, as if they had encountered a natural disaster, and seemed ready to escape the market at any moment.

Horse managers had a hard time drying them.

『I guess I’ve read the King’s presence.』

Mephisto laughed lightly as he looked at it.

“You read Mephi?”

『After all, the more sensitive an animal’s senses are, the easier it is for it to survive. Perhaps the longer they are exposed to the wild, the better they will be able to read King Bon.』

“Then it’s a big deal, right?”

『Why?』

“If we do that, we won’t be able to go to places with animals in the future. Other people will think it’s strange too, right?”

『Hehe! That’s something for you to worry about, not for the king, right?』

That’s such an irresponsible attitude.

Elric quietly narrowed his eyes.

‘Is there nowhere to eat this guy?’

While I was thinking that, the owner of the market came rushing over and bowed his head to Elric.

“oh my. Who is this? “Aren’t you an ice wizard?”

『Pugh! That nickname makes me laugh every time I hear it!』

Ice Wizard. This was the nickname given by the citizens of Lasent to Elric, who subdued the arsonists by creating a blizzard.

Is it because it was recently built? Why was it built in such an embarrassing way? Mephisto was constantly making fun of me.

“I would like to purchase a horse. Is there anyone who would be good?”

“I would like to thank you if you came to our market for such a reason. However, if you’re a suitable person for an ice wizard, you won’t be able to be an ordinary person…”

“Just someone who can run to the ecliptic without getting tired is all that’s needed.”

“Oh my! If I gave it to just anyone, I would be criticized by other people. Let’s see.”

The market owner thought for a moment and then paused.

“Actually, the price is reasonable and the pedigree is good… so there is a smart one with good physical strength.”

“Is there something wrong?”

“That guy is really fierce… I think it would be better for you to see it for yourself rather than just listen to it, so please follow me.”

Elric followed the market owner into the center of the wide open meadow.

“It’s him.”

Where the market owner pointed. Even in the midst of all the horses, there was a guy who fell alone.

I was never bullied. Because the other horses couldn’t come near him at all.

It has a massive body that is 1.5 times larger than an ordinary horse and a long brown mane like a lion.

He also had quite fierce eyes.

“He was originally brought in from the wild as a stallion to improve the breed… He has a fierce temper and is very smart. Ugh! The situation is that we are leaving it alone because we have not been able to tame it. Even if we try to breed it, it hardly listens…”

In short, it was said to be a nuisance in the village market.

Elric looked at the guy from a distance away, then a good idea came to him and he grinned.

[Mephie.]

Flutter!

At that moment, Mephisto instinctively felt something strange and took a step back.

『…Why?』

[You said earlier that a less tamed horse is better at detecting Mephie, right?]

『…But?』

[Go next to him.]

Elric gestured at the male horse with his chin.

Wizard who swallowed talent