Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 35

Episode 35

Spotlight

On the beautifully polished road. The wind felt on a

powerfully

galloping horse was very refreshing.

but.

『Did King Bon say that?』

Unlike Elric, Mephisto had a frown on his face.

“What do you mean?”

『Someday I will immerse you in the brimstone of hell!』

“Then what? “This guy recognizes Mephi like a ghost.”

『Urajil…!』

The horse that Elric named ‘Spotted’ became quiet like a ghost from the moment Mephisto was next to him.

The market owner said that this was the first time he had seen this guy behave so calmly and even exclaimed, ‘You are an ice wizard after all!’

The horse was busy sweating as it glanced at where Mephisto was.

anyway.

After that, Elric was able to get on his horse and take the road straight to the imperial capital.

“But the more I look at this guy, the more he seems like a spiritual creature.”

『Why?』

“It seems like you are not just detecting Mephi, but are seeing it at all?”

“what? under! Do you think that makes sense? No matter how sharp the senses of a mere creature are to sense the king, it is only at the level of what it felt before an earthquake…!』

Mephisto snorted and added various explanations.

I couldn’t understand half of it. If seeing was true, it meant that one was born with ghost eyes, so it was a ‘real’ spirit creature.

“Because it’s true. “This guy keeps glancing at Mephisto.”

『…Hmm?』

Only then did Mephisto look back.

At that moment, the horse made eye contact with Mephisto and quickly looked forward in surprise.

He wasn’t just sensing it; he was really seeing Mephisto!

『What kind of nonsense…!』

Is this guy you just picked up randomly from the village market really born with the ‘temperament’ of a spirit creature that may or may not fly once in a thousand years?

Since ancient times, spiritual objects cannot be obtained even if you pay a thousand gold.

This is because they choose their own master, and once they decide, they live only for their master for the rest of their lives.

That is the same whether in this era or the era in which Mephisto was active. Even the demon lords of the past would die in silence when they heard of a spirit being.

To put it simply, they can be said to be the most talented animals in the animal world.

『Next to being talented, you are also talented. Do these come as a set?』

Mephisto muttered as if he was shocked.

Elric was probably good.

In any case, there was no owner who wouldn’t like the fact that their first pet was smart.

“Our dean is anxiously waiting for me. “Let’s go now.”

Hee hee hee!

The spotted horse let out a long howl as if responding to Elric’s words and ran more vigorously.

* * *

Wow!

“So you’re telling me to at least get that damn excavation right!”

Professor Verrux shouted as he nervously swept up all the items on his desk.

Riven, who was in front of him, had to bow his head.

After the exploration, which began with great expectations and cheers, ended in failure.

Professor Verlux’s popularity, which had been constantly poking upwards without realizing that the sky was scary, quickly plummeted.

Since expectations were much higher than he expected, the fallout was bound to be that much larger.

At least, I was able to avoid a complete fall thanks to the image that I had built up in advance as ‘a true teacher who silently helped in the great discovery of the magic inscription’.

On the contrary, Professor Verlux had no choice but to become even more obsessed with the right to excavate Elric’s nest.

But that wasn’t easy either.

This was because Sean’s share was also included in Elric’s nest to some extent.

So, the war of nerves between the Academy and the Neresta family over the right to excavate was gradually tilting towards the Neresta family.

As this happened, Professor Verlux’s position within the academy continued to shrink.

‘Damn Sean Neresta…! How dare you stick a knife in your teacher’s back like this? Let’s wait and see! ‘I’ll never let you enter academia again!’

Even if he gritted his teeth and pledged revenge, if he couldn’t overcome this crisis, there was no future for him right now.

“Find a way to come back somehow! “You have to find a way, whether it’s by influencing the media or by giving money to your superiors!”

No matter what happens, all you have to do is get the right to excavate.

Then, anyway, the presidential election will be won, and public opinion will calm down over time.

“Oh, I understand!”

Revan bowed his head and hurriedly left the office. Since he was also on the same boat as Professor Verlux, they shared a common destiny.

There are now three days left until the presidential election.

I had to find a way to do it somehow.

dump!

Professor Verlux slumped down in his chair helplessly.

I didn’t know that my furrowed brow would ever straighten.

“This guy, that guy, there are only guys I don’t like! They’re only looking out for their own interests…! “Only pigs and dogs have a Mahayana perspective!”

While I was taking a breath and sighing, the office door suddenly opened.

“what? “I clearly told you not to let anyone in without my permission…!”

“Do you finally feel like joining hands with us?”

Regardless of whether Professor Verlux was on edge or not, there was a man who came in with a relaxed attitude.

A face so pale that it feels pale and lips as red as blood.

If he wasn’t wearing a flashy suit, he was so handsome that you would have thought he was a woman.

He leisurely looked around at the broken furniture on the floor and the books piled up to the ceiling as he approached Professor Verrux.

“you…!”

“This is Lazuli from ‘Siesta’, whom I’ve spoken to before. I think I’ve given you enough time to think about it… What do you think? “Have you made a decision?”

Immediately after the excavation that had been hoped for for over a month turned out to be a complete failure.

An unidentified man came to Professor Verlux, who was mired in frustration.

A man who identified himself as a new civic group left a business card, saying that if necessary, he could help make Professor Belux the president.

But in the meantime, I was so busy rushing around that I completely forgot about them.

Professor Verlux was barely able to recall a memory buried in one corner of his memory.

I remember getting the impression that he was creepy because he wasn’t some kind of vampire and his complexion was so pale.

“You’re going to make me president? Are you saying you’re going to give me the right to excavate?”

But Professor Verlux only snorted.

If it had been so easy, why would he have suffered so much?

but.

“What if I give it to you?”

“what?”

“What would you do if we gave you the right to excavate? Would you like to join us?”

“…!”

Professor Verlux’s eyes became the size of a lantern.

Lazuli’s smile grew.

“Then do it like this. Since the Dean doesn’t seem to trust us, we will first obtain the right to excavate and give it to the Dean. You will decide later whether to join us or not. How are you feeling?”

“…is that really possible?”

“There is no sign of any contract between the Dean and us. “Whether you believe it or not, there will be no loss to the Dean anyway, right?”

“….”

Professor Verlux pursed his lips.

I stared at Lazuli for a while to find out what she was thinking, but I couldn’t read anything.

at last.

After silence, it was Professor Verrux who spoke first.

Because I was the one who was cornered.

“…good. “What should I do?”

* * *

“after. “I’m finally back.”

As Elric entered the Imperial Capital with Ilde, he was overcome with a strange feeling.

The Seine River runs through the exact center of the ecliptic, and blocks are installed in a grid pattern along the riverside.

Street vendors sparkling in the brilliant sunlight and beautifully constructed residential complexes came into view.

Until I left a few months ago, all I thought was that I should get stronger and come back as soon as possible.

When that happened, many things that were previously invisible became visible.

Many people are busy coming and going. There was no distinction between nobles, commoners, or social status. There were only people living their lives to the fullest.

I was able to hear a lot of stories about people’s lives.

“Did you hear that story?”

“what?”

“There’s a city called Lascent or something, right? “I heard that the Blue Lion family caused a stir there not long ago.”

“How long has it been for a day or two that the lions have been behaving badly without paying attention to the civilians like us?”

“No, well. “It wasn’t that bad this time?”

“then?”

“I have a relative who lives in La Cent… According to him, several blocks were completely blown away. Many people died and quite a few houses burned down. “Is that because of the internal strife in the Weil family?”

“her! “Such disgusting!”

“But when there was an uproar because of that, a wizard appeared…!”

Rumors move quickly.

This is because as long as trade does not stop, it has no choice but to be carried among people who are busy coming and going.

What’s more, it’s a rumor related to a newly appeared hero…!

“That’s why the ice wizard wiped out all the damned things in the Byle family and even saved Muhyanghwa!”

“If you were Muhyanghwa… you almost became the crown princess in the past?”

“okay. “The Blue Lion’s only daughter.”

“her!”

Although Isabelle the Unscented Flower was ridiculed in social circles, public opinion was very favorable among the people.

This was because, unlike other noble daughters, she did many good things, such as occasionally visiting orphanages and slums to volunteer.

So, when rumors spread that Isabel had broken off her engagement to the crown prince, it was the general public who were most disappointed.

Everyone had no doubt that she would have been a good mother of the nation if she had become the Crown Princess.

That scent-free painting was in danger, and an unknown wizard brilliantly saved it?

Naturally, ordinary people were bound to be interested and interested.

Everyone cheers for the emergence of a new hero.

In the area around Lascent City, there was even a bard in honor of the ‘Hero of Lascent’.

“That’s right. “I told you to spread the word in moderation, so you worked really hard.”

Elric shrugged his shoulders without realizing it and had to scratch the bridge of his nose.

In fact, it was Isabelle’s skill that helped the rumor spread so quickly.

-The first thing I will do is make sure that this incident continues to be talked about in people’s mouths.

-You are trying to form public opinion.

-yes. Originally, I tried to keep it as low-key as possible out of fear of harming my family’s reputation… but now I’m going to reveal it completely so my uncle can’t make any more rash moves.

-It seems like a good plan.

-So that’s what I’m saying…

-…?

-Can I make Elric a hero?

-What is that…?

-There’s nothing like a heroic story to create positive public opinion.

It makes Foul Weil a villain and makes Elric and Isabelle heroes to fight against him.

It wasn’t a bad offer for an Elric who needed to gain fame, so I agreed to it.

Still, it felt strange because it contained content that seemed to praise oneself more openly than expected.

I was also proud.

『What will happen if the foolish poor people here find out that the hero is actually a squire who is obsessed with money and whose character is completely ruined?』 It

would be better if there weren’t people clicking their tongues and criticizing him.

However, there is one thing that is a little embarrassing.

“But then the hero and Muhyanghwa are dating? “What happens?”

“hmm! “Wouldn’t that be the case?”

“Hehe. There are rumors that the crown prince still hasn’t let go of his attachment to Mu Hyang-hwa. Does this mean there’s a love triangle going on?”

A genre that was thought to be a simple heroic story has now become a romance?

Even though Isabelle was beautiful, Elric, who had not felt any emotional feelings rationally, was filled with a strange feeling.

“Huh? “It’s a city corpse!”

A body was seen floating along the current of the Seine River.

“Oops again…!”

“Are you the person who invested in the expedition this time? “How many people commit suicide every day? Ugh!”

To the sound of people clicking their tongues.

“….”

That moment.

Elric had to look at the corpse in silence with a stiff face.

Wizard who swallowed talent