Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 5
Episode 5
The shame of the Mervinger family
The ecstasy expands the horizons of the unconscious.
It changes the way you look at the world and opens your thinking, giving you a clear understanding.
It also opens up closed senses, allowing you to accumulate more mana.
Considering that wizards often seek ecstasy in order to move on to the 6th circle, where they are classified as ‘mages’, it was an incredible achievement.
‘If only I could unfold these…!’
Therefore, Elric had to feel an even more burning thirst for magic.
No matter how much opportunity I get, what will I do?
I can’t use it at all.
Burrr!
At that time, when the blood appeared on my tightly clenched fist.
“It has arrived!”
The leader who was pioneering the path shouted loudly.
Only then did Elric come to his senses and see the huge stone gate standing in front of them.
“It’s too big.”
“How on earth do I open this?”
It was enormous, probably tens of meters long.
Thinking that there might be a nest cavity beyond this, the exploration team tried to find a way to open the stone gate.
The idea of trying to push with force didn’t even occur to me in the first place.
Unless you’re a swordsman, you wouldn’t even dare to do it.
But no good opinions came out at all.
“No matter how you look at it, it seems like there is no way out here, so how about taking a step back?”
Then Riven cautiously intervened.
In fact, he was in a state of impatience.
Until now, he had come this far because of his curiosity as a wizard, but considering the order left by Professor Verlux, he had to somehow discount Elric’s achievements.
“okay. “Since preliminary exploration has already been completed to some extent, let’s contact the academy.”
“If they hear this news, not only the professors but also the Magic Tower will dispatch people. “This is a truly unprecedented discovery!”
“that’s right. So, let’s just leave.”
Other researchers and members of the exploration team then agreed with Revan’s words and tried to turn public opinion in that direction.
Sean tried to say something to those guys.
Kukukuk!
Suddenly, with a tremendous vibration, the stone door began to open little by little.
Of course, the eyes of the companions couldn’t help but be drawn in that direction.
“What are you all doing? “Aren’t you going in?”
Elric in front of him went inside first, waving his chin awkwardly.
“….”
“….”
“….”
What on earth did they do this time?
The exploration team members were not particularly surprised because they had already had similar experiences several times.
Just quietly close your mouth and follow Elric.
* * *
‘I tried to find the solution to the magic equation and do the inversion. Still, I never thought it would work out like this right away?’
It was only for a short time, but based on the enlightenment given by Yongeon magic, I touched the magic power circuit installed in the stone gate.
The stone door opened so easily that Elric was shocked.
What can I say?
Do you feel like you learned arithmetic as a child and then suddenly took a paper test and got a perfect score?
‘for a moment.’
At that moment, Elric came to his senses as if he had been hit hard on the back of the head.
‘A test?’
Although I didn’t realize it until now, there was something strange about the magic installed throughout the nest.
‘No matter how much Yongeon magic was used, the original form was preserved as is. However, there were many parts that stopped working. It was as if something had forced it to stop….’
While Elric’s worries deepened, the exploration team was dispersing throughout the hollow.
“It’s a treasure mountain!”
“This is the library. There are so many ancient books intact…! “I guess there are also things related to this forgotten history?”
“There is also a laboratory on the second floor! “Is this a taxidermy of the extinct Big Mammoth?”
“This place looks like an armory. How can there be so many magic tools? Heh heh!”
Centered around a cavity that boasts a huge width.
All kinds of strange murals and sculptures were placed on the walls, and each section was divided along several stairs and passageways.
On one side, there was a warehouse full of all kinds of gold and silver jewels, like something out of a fairy tale.
A library containing a vast amount of books, parchment, bamboo, and other materials, a laboratory containing various flasks and test subjects, and an armory storing magical tools that seem to have been collected or made by dragons.
If academia found out, history books would have to be revised several times. A large amount of intact ancient data has been released.
It was truly a great discovery.
“Elric! You did it! “We did it!”
Sean was so happy that he burst into tears as he hugged Elric.
Despite Professor Verlux’s interference and many people pointing fingers, Elric was overcome with emotion at the fact that he had finally achieved it.
Elric, too, couldn’t think more deeply because he was his friend, so he smiled bitterly and nodded.
There were still some uncomfortable parts, but in any case, repeating the grade was the same as being completely withdrawn.
No, considering the social impact that a discovery of this magnitude would have.
It was clear that in the future, the name ‘Elic Mervinger’ would become a hot topic in academia, politics, and even social circles.
The only successor to the fallen Mervinger family will be the same amount, not more!
Elric also knows Sean’s feelings and tries to laugh a little.
“There’s another hidden cavity here!”
One of the members who was exploring each room shouted.
It was a voice that couldn’t contain its excitement, so Elric and Sean hurriedly ran towards it.
“Unbelievable…!”
“her!”
“I can’t believe there is a dragon like this!”
They were able to find the body of a dragon they believed to be the original owner of the nest.
A huge body that seems to be tens of meters long.
Eyes beaky, claws, wings and membranes surrounding the body. And even the scales that make the face appear transparent.
The dragon, which looked as if it was about to get up and wriggle at any moment, was firmly fixed to the ground with its head pierced by a polearm that looked like it had been struck by a giant.
It is rare to find a dragon like this in its intact form rather than as a fossil.
The eyes of the exploration team members flashed with madness.
“That… based on its size, I think it must have been around for over 4,000 years?”
In 4,000 years, you’re almost at the ‘Dragon King’ level, right? While Sean was talking to himself like he was shocked.
Elric suddenly felt a sense of discomfort as he watched the party approaching the dragon’s corpse.
The thought I was thinking just a moment ago.
test.
“Be careful…!”
The moment Elric was about to shout something.
The dragon’s closed eyes opened.
Above the large eyes that shine like amber.
The surprised faces of the exploration team members were reflected like a mirror.
and.
Quaaaang!
It all melted and disappeared in the sudden burst of flames.
All that remains where they were is scorch marks, pale smoke, and ash flying between them.
“…!”
“…!”
“…!”
The party members who were lucky enough to not be in the range of the flames all froze.
My mind went blank due to an unexpected incident.
“What are you doing! “Everyone gather in one place!”
At that time, Elric’s urgent shout made the group come to their senses and gather in one place.
When you live as a wizard, you encounter all kinds of strange things. Because the study of magic itself explores mysteries and miracles, it is inevitable that we will encounter phenomena whose causes are not properly known over and over again.
Therefore, the academy provided response manuals to cadets in preparation for such unexpected situations and also provided basic military training.
Thanks to this, the group was able to move quickly according to their ingrained habits.
The same goes for the exploration team members who came to assist.
The wizards gathered in the center, and those holding shields on their backs surrounded them, forming a square.
And the soldiers wearing spears and swords all raised their weapons and rushed towards the dragon.
The intention is to draw the dragon’s attention and buy time for the wizards to cast a spell or escape.
“Derek… I can’t believe Simon died…”
“How on earth is the dragon still alive?”
“Fuck shit shit!”
The wizards were trembling in fear and were busy swearing.
Colleagues who were laughing and talking together just a few minutes ago died before their eyes.
In particular, the loss in terms of power was too great as three of the five wizards who participated as researchers died.
Krrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
At that time, the dragon spread its wings wide and let out a roar.
The cave rang.
The ceiling trembled and the air became heavy.
The companions had to experience an immense fear that not only made their bodies stiff, but even their hearts shrunk.
Dragon Fear.
The dragon’s habit of gaining tactical advantage by terrifying all beings within a certain area and imprinting its presence.
What was previously only available in academic papers has now become reality.
“Get your mind straight! “At least throw a flare!”
This time too, it was Elric who woke up the companions first.
“Shit! [Flame soaked in fire]!”
“【flare】!”
“【flare】…!”
“【Swelling fire sword】!”
The wizards, including Sean, unleashed the best attack magic they could cast.
However, before the magic could reach the dragon, it hit the transparent membrane and dissipated.
In the first place, it was absurd for them to deal with a dragon like that.
Thump thump thump!
The dragon began to approach this way at a slow pace.
The movement of such a large object was enough to give an intimidating feeling as if it were a moving mountain.
The soldiers bravely stepped forward to intercept the dragon, but they were all swept away by its fiery breath and the whipping of its tail that tore through the space at random.
“The entire exploration team retreats!”
Thinking that they would eventually be annihilated if things continued like this, Sean shouted urgently and began to retreat with the help of the guards.
but.
“stomach!”
At the sound of someone in the group shouting urgently, all eyes turned towards the ceiling.
“What is that again?”
Something was appearing between the stalactites.
Soldiers wearing spears, shields, and armor made of hard black bone.
Yongahyeong.
As expected, he was a guardian known in fairy tales to protect the dragon’s nest.
Kieeeeek!
Cheer up! Grumble!
The dragon soldiers threw spears at the guards as rainwater poured over the square.
“Aaaah!”
“Ahh!”
“My eyes my eyes! Ugh…!”
The guards raised their shields all at once, but they were pierced by the spears wielded by the dragon soldiers who had fallen before them.
Even if they managed to block it, there were already mercenary soldiers who fell through the ranks.
As those guys swung their bone spears while rattling their jaws, the formation was bound to collapse in an instant.
Of course, what followed was a massacre.
Surrounded by mercenary soldiers who had no feelings of fear, there was bound to be a limit to their resistance.
“backwards! Step back! hurry!”
Still, the guards continued to attempt to retreat, trying to maintain their formation somehow. As this happened, the number of dragon soldiers pouring in continued to increase.
‘method. I have to think of a way…!’
Elric quickly scanned his surroundings, trying to remain as calm as possible despite the confusion.
‘I don’t know what happened, but this is a test.’
Elric’s eyes sank deeply.
‘A test that links everything from finding a nest, opening a common stone gate, and running away from a rampaging dragon!’
Wizard who swallowed talent