Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 84

Episode 84

Wolf

“A cure? Is that really there?”

The first to react was King Velence.

Elric looked at him with a silent smile and then turned his gaze towards Chancellor Norus.

His pupils, which had lost their poison, were coming into focus again.

“When I was young, I was fascinated by power. “It was a time when the previous Tiger King whom I trusted had passed away and there was no longer any hope for Antromorph.”

Everyone’s eyes automatically turned to that direction.

“So, I started to think that the country had to gain strength somehow. Just like when the Star Mage saved Antromorph… I also wanted to save Antromorph. Then, by chance, I found out that it was a devil tree.”

“her! Demon Tree?』

[If it’s a devil tree, isn’t it a tree that gives birth to demons?]

『That’s right.』

[You’re amazing. How on earth did you find it?]

Demons are beings born from the unknown and irrationality, and as such, it was never strange no matter where and how they were born.

The Devil’s Tree was one of the most famous places of conception.

A tree that is said to grow full of demonic energy and bear fruit like fruits.

As Mervinger could never tolerate this, it was reported that as humans began to actively explore the continent, the population of demonic beasts decreased rapidly and are now almost extinct.

『It is said that the devil beast exudes an insidious magical energy that even most monsters find it difficult to approach. Is it because it is a black snow field?』

Elric thought that Mephisto’s guess was probably correct.

“And as you might have guessed, I found the Devil’s Tree and ate all the fruit that was there. I heard somewhere that if you become a demonic beast, your strength will inevitably increase. And I actually got stronger.”

Of course, I ended up having more things to regret later.

Prime Minister Norus added this afterword.

“As you have already seen, I have already almost assimilated with these demons. Even now, they are trying to find an opportunity to eat away at my spirit. Even if you don’t pay the slightest attention, your ego will be eaten away in no time. Then, a ‘real’ demon will be born.”

Chancellor Norus’ eyes sank deeply.

“But I don’t want to do that. I am afraid of becoming an outsider and becoming something other than myself. That’s why I want to die. If that happens, this damned demon will lose its host and suffer and wither away.”

Exciting!

Exciting!

Is it because he read Chancellor Norus’s murderous intentions?

My heart was beating wildly again.

This is probably a warning not to even think about doing something foolish.

Of course, Prime Minister Norus just ignored it.

“But you said you could cure me? If you’re going to do something pointless, don’t even think about it. On the contrary, if you touch it wrongly, you could end up in big trouble.”

Chancellor Norus had the dignity of not staying silent if something foolish was to be done.

However, Elric did not miss that there was a glimmer of hope in it.

[Is that accurate?]

『Why? “Are you scared?”

The cure was what Mephisto had told me.

Mephisto crossed his arms and snorted.

[If I’m wrong, it’ll only be a headache for me.]

『Then it’s actually better for the king, right?』

[You’ve been giving me a hard time these days. Let’s go tap dancing.]

『Don’t worry. Did you really say that you need a teacher? And if anything happens, your teacher will tear everything to pieces, so why worry?”

The treatment was very simple.

Pouring an enormous amount of magical energy into Prime Minister Norus to force the demons out.

However, the point to note at this time was that since the spirits of the demons and Prime Minister Norus were closely connected, careful magical control was needed to be able to break the links one by one.

Of course, Augustine was the only one capable of such manual work.

I didn’t know if it would be possible if I took the time to do it, as Elric also has the Mind’s Eye.

Since we didn’t know how the demons would react, we needed someone with overwhelming power to push them down with force.

Besides, Elric had something else to do.

“Master, please do me a favor.”

“OK. He said there was just one favor to ask of him. “I never thought they would treat me like this.”

Augustine, who had already heard what Elric said, smiled and stepped forward.

Chancellor Norus frowned for a moment because he didn’t know what Elric was trying to do, but after hearing all the methods, he had to burst into laughter.

“her! “Is that really possible?”

“It might be possible.”

“How can you believe that?”

Chancellor Norus tilted his head while looking at Augustine.

During the battle with Fury, Augustine and Giliti did not show much activity.

I definitely guessed that there was ‘something’ there.

Since I couldn’t confirm it, I just assumed that they were Elric’s group for now.

“Even my grandfather, who came to Antromov 40 years ago, cannot compare to my current master.”

“…is that true?”

The King of Velence and the officials, including Chancellor Norus, all looked in disbelief.

Usden Mervinger, who protected Antromorph from the threat of Fury, was still talked about as a legend.

“joy! No one knows how pitiful it is to have to constantly be compared to an inspiration that has long since disappeared. “In the end, the shadow that person leaves behind cannot be removed for the rest of your life.”

Even as he snorted as if he was offended, Augustine’s face was somehow bitter.

“Anyway, even if you stay like this, there’s nothing you can do anyway, right? “Then I think it would be better to try something and then die, don’t you think?”

At Augustine’s words, Chancellor Norus had to look at King Velence for a moment.

King Velence held his hand tightly. Behind him, his adoptive daughter, Irina, was nodding, saying please.

‘My life is no longer mine.’

Chancellor Norus nodded heavily.

* * *

“Please just cut the link that connects you to the heart. “I will take care of everything after that.”

“OK. “I have a rough idea of what you’re trying to do, but be careful.”

“thank you.”

Elric smiled calmly.

Although Augustine was looking forward to seeing what kind of appearance this disciple would show, it was also true that he was worried.

“Then let’s get started.”

Augustine went behind Chancellor Norus and placed his hand on his back.

Exciting!

The sound of Prime Minister Norus’ heart beating violently could be felt up to here. It was clear that the demons had sensed something strange and were running amok.

Of course, Augustine didn’t care at all and poured out his magic to the fullest.

“…sigh!”

For a moment, Prime Minister Norus had to feel as if a huge wave of anger was rushing into his body.

An endless, vast ocean… lay beyond it.

The being that he was, and the demon living in his heart, were nothing more than a small sailboat that would capsize if it was stirred just once in front of him.

‘Is this really a person…!’

Prime Minister Norus was astonished, but he seemed to realize how confined he had been in a narrow well.

Even the King of Blood, who seemed like he could never be defeated, seemed to be no match for this person!

[Come to your senses!]

Chancellor Norus became dizzy for a moment, but suddenly came to his senses when he heard Augustine’s voice.

in between.

Kieeeeek!

The demon roared for the first time.

I struggled to let it go and clean it up, but in the end I couldn’t withstand the strong magical power.

Ta-da-da-dan!

Prime Minister Norus felt as if all the links in his heart had been cut off all at once.

For a moment, my body was becoming loose.

Kiaaaaaa!

A demon floated above the Prime Minister’s head.

dare! How dare you!

The faces of the demons who had been forcibly lost and almost driven out were distorted in pain.

A baby demon who has never had a proper sense of self, so the only thing he can do is show off his instincts.

However, the amount of magical energy it possessed was considerable, so it seemed that it would never be inferior to most semi-high-level demons.

『A very ugly guy… hmm?』

Mephisto looked at the guy quietly and then suddenly tilted his head.

There’s something that’s tickling his nerves.

I couldn’t figure out what it was.

Since he was born less than a hundred years ago, he probably doesn’t know him, so what is it?

but.

Elric was reaching out his hand towards the guy without noticing Mephisto’s curiosity.

“【Be absorbed】.”

Whihwihwi!

The demons were torn apart into demonic form and sucked into Elric’s hands.

Elric swallows the demon that Augustine forcibly tore off.

It was a very simple plan, but it was possible because there were two priests.

As an Elric, it couldn’t be better than this since I could replenish my magic power while paying my debt to Antromorph.

Kill me… Sigh!

Kikikick! What a delicious-looking newcomer. Can I eat it this time?

The nameless demon cub started struggling and suddenly froze when the demon king’s horrifying thoughts suddenly appeared.

Should I say that it is like a mouse in front of a cat?

Clearly, the weight class that was immediately visible was that of a baby demon.

Even though he couldn’t properly check the seal yet, he was in the ‘rare’ level, and Hyul, who was left with nothing but resignation, was still only in the ‘normal’ level.

However, the power and ferocious temperament he possessed were different.

The baby demon, who did not even have a full sense of self, was nothing more than an ‘asshole who could not even use his sword’ to Hyul’s thoughts.

On the other hand, Hyul’s thoughts were a remnant of a demon lord who would not dare to even look at the baby demon, so he could not help but be depressed.

Weight class didn’t matter.

The only things that mattered were the locations he had reached in his lifetime and how well he could handle the power he had.

‘eat.’

So Elric didn’t bother to put the brakes on Hul’s thoughts this time.

Trying to forcefully tear up a baby demon that hasn’t died yet would only be bothersome, so I just ask them to cook it whole.

He was also the master who taught me how to shadow walk.

It was also a bribe to teach me more skills in a similar way in the future.

‘Instead, leave a seal.’

Let’s do it. Then I will be very grateful!

Hul’s thoughts began to eat the baby demon while making an evil and bizarre laughing sound.

Kieeeeek!

Just like a cat playfully driving a mouse into a dead end and then slowly cutting it up and eating it, Hul’s thoughts were very leisurely swallowing up the baby demon.

The more it happened, the more the seal of ferocity changed in shape little by little, emitting a bright ray of light.

The crude form, consisting of only a few black lines, slowly began to take on the shape of a painting.

By reaching 10 stars, the ‘frame was completed’, and even that was surpassed in one go, creating a new ‘frame’.

Evolution.

This is a phenomenon that occurs when a seal gains strength and breaks out of its existing frame.

Elric could feel the nature of the ferocity becoming more brutal and violent.

That is why it is malefic.

Hyul’s thoughts were now able to exude a murderous intent so hot that it even made the air cry.

Kikiki kick! okay. I feel like I’m finally living a life. It was so stuffy during that time. Don’t you think so?

It was a request to give yourself a little more strength.

Elric didn’t have time to worry about that.

‘what?’

The seal of the baby demon that Hyul’s thoughts had swallowed before spitting out… Because I was suddenly being sucked into the seal of original sin!

I tried to stop Mephisto, wondering if he was up to some trick, but strangely I couldn’t do anything.

『What the hell is this…?』

Moreover, Mephisto was only surprised by this phenomenon and seemed to have no understanding of it.

That moment.

Clang –

Elric felt like an invisible link had formed between his soul and the seal of original sin.

Little by little, I was able to ‘feel’ the seal of original sin, which I had always had but felt distant from.

and.

Even the presence of Mephisto beyond that.

The problem was that Mephisto also felt Elric’s presence.

Clunk –

clank –

little by little, the invisible link between the two was filled.

“…!”

『…!』

Elric and Mephisto looked at each other and their eyes widened.

Wizard who swallowed talent