The Player Hides His Past - Chapter 45
Episode 45. A Series of Surprises (2)
Matisse Dean Carle.
He was also a magic tower wizard.
A wizard longing for the truth and exploring the unknown.
In a way, Matisse had a stronger desire than any other Mage Tower wizard.
After all, Matisse was walking the path of the ‘black mage’.
‘Like a deep darkness. The end is unknown.’
black magic.
Before Matisse established black magic.
“oh my god. If that’s magic, then my dog’s pooping must be magic too. Poop-making magic!”
The handling of black magic was not good.
Civil witchcraft in some places.
A curse that is hard to put into words anywhere.
In some countries, it is even called an ominous magic.
That stimulated Matisse’s desire.
‘Is it all true?’
Matisse immersed himself in black magic.
As a result, Matisse established black magic, became the senior wizard of the Mage Tower, and at one time was a strong candidate for the chief.
As a result, the chief’s seat was taken by Marcelo… but
‘he deserves it.’
Contrary to the expectations of other senior mages.
Matisse didn’t think much of it.
No, to be precise, I couldn’t afford to devote my thoughts to such a private place.
‘I’ve come this far. Is it my lack of competence?’
Because I suddenly hit a wall.
No matter how much I thought about it, there was no progress in my research.
What’s more, it’s a pity.
Worldview interference has begun.
The self-reproach could only get worse.
‘What black magic might be able to help with…’
What the hell…!
Then the news came.
“Have you heard of Mr. Mathis? no well!!”
Chief Wizard Marcelo.
The fact that he chose an adventurer as a collaborator.
‘It’s Marcelo’s choice.’
Maybe because I bumped into a wall, I was able to afford it.
I was genuinely curious about that choice.
Unlike some wizards.
A wizard who silently walks his own path.
In a way, a wizard with many similarities to himself.
It was natural that Marcelo had made a decision, so it was natural to have doubts.
‘What kind of adventurer is he?’
Until, of course, the question is understood.
It didn’t take long.
adventurer.
Ho-yeol wasn’t serious from the first impression.
Another step—
a proud step that resonated in the Crystal Hall.
And without hesitation, declare.
-I am not idle enough to be worthy of your pranks.
That’s not enough [Sage’s pastime].
To solve that thorny conundrum right away.
That alone was enough to acknowledge his ability.
Marcelo’s choice made sense.
So, the current situation is pure greed.
It was a desire to explore.
‘I can’t believe such an adventurer existed.’
Curiosity about unknown beings that have never been seen before.
What I’m most curious about is the sensitivity to black magic.
It is for this reason that Matisse made an appointment with Ho-yeol.
It was for this reason that he wore a ring on each of his ten fingers.
‘Because I can know many things with one emotion.’
Why was black magic treated as witchcraft?
It was simple.
Unlike other magic, black magic definitely had a different side.
The biggest difference was that they were deeply involved in the inner world of the manifester.
‘To be specific, it can be said that it is influenced by the past.’
If ordinary magic is manifested based on mana.
Because black magic only responded to ‘appropriate magical power’.
What is the appropriate magic power?
It flowed from the life and background of the manifester.
Of course, the story of the adventurer Ho-yeol.
I didn’t know, and I didn’t want to know.
This behavior is just simple curiosity.
So I didn’t even expect it.
So I wore a ring on each finger.
‘This way, I’ll be able to detect even a small sensitivity.’
however.
…the unbelievable happened.
The rings on all ten fingers had turned black.
‘…I’ve never seen a color like this!’
It’s so black that I don’t even know the end!
Like the essence of black magic.
Matisse murmured involuntarily.
“What kind of sensitivity is this…?”
It wasn’t something the hell could explain.
It seemed that with such sensitivity, even the wall that stood in front of him could be demolished in an instant.
Before Matisse had time to calm his startled heart, a questioning voice came.
“Answer wisely.”
Yeah, I didn’t mean to hide it.
Matisse said it as it was.
Then I thought.
‘What kind of past does this man have…’
Do you mean he has such an excellent sensitivity to black magic?
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Click—
I tipped my teacup over Matisse, who was explaining about black magic and the current situation.
‘Really.’
…I’m sure I’ll be ashamed of this and go back.
What?!
Maaa law based on the past?!
Where in the world is such magic!
To find magic to learn over your shoulder.
I was the one who searched nettube quite a bit.
Naturally, I have seen wizards of all classes.
However, no matter how much I looked back, I had never seen a player claiming to be a warlock.
‘Even if it’s a Necromancer.’
So you might have been suspicious.
it’s black magic
Does such a strange magic really exist?
But in the current situation, there is no need for doubt.
Mathis Dean Carr, Senior Wizard of Dark Magic.
Because his existence itself was the biggest proof that black magic existed.
So what he said was not bullshit, it was all true…!
“The blacker the jewel on the ring, the more sensitive it is to black magic. He wore ten rings to find out even the slightest sensitivity. I never thought all jewels would change like this…!”
You have excellent sensitivity to black magic?!
Unfortunately, that was not a compliment to me.
That’s because I realized it clearly thanks to the kind explanation.
‘…my cause of death is sure to be a shame.’
According to him.
The source of black magic is ‘appropriate magic power’.
What is the appropriate horsepower?
It flows from the user’s past.
So, the reason why my sensitivity to black magic is so good…
‘It’s all because of my dark history!’
I thought rationally.
‘Yes, the setting is gloomy.’
『He was the heir of a great family, but that family was ruined by the devil.
The only survivor of the family, Grandfell Cloudy Arpheus Romeo and younger, became a demon hunter in order to take revenge on that demon.” It must be said that the setting in the past
became an exceptional sensitivity to black magic.
‘Okay, let’s put aside embarrassing for a while…’
Let’s think calmly.
First of all, it was good news for me.
To the point where he dared to dabble in black magic.
Although there was nothing to regret about Grandfell’s talent.
In any case, having a lot to use was a good thing.
Especially from my point of view.
‘Because it seems to be more free from magic than other magic.’
I would have said that it only responds to ‘appropriate magic power’.
Magical power and suitable horsepower are completely different concepts.
then…?
One possibility passes by.
‘Is it possible to use black magic even in a state of magical exhaustion?’
…if that’s possible!
It was worth enduring this shame and entering black magic.
no, you have to enter
I was scratching my head in that sense.
Like having a good teacher named Harkon allowed him to quickly release his sword skills.
You need a good teacher to learn black magic quickly.
In that sense, there is probably no teacher better than Matisse.
After thinking, I opened my mouth.
“Very displeased. Matisse senior mage.”
Both as me and as a Grand Fellow.
No wonder it’s unpleasant
Even if you don’t know the specific story.
It was because Matisse had glimpsed the past.
That was a terrible past that Grandfel couldn’t forget.
It is a dark history that I want to hide.
“I have nothing to say about that action. It was my negligence.”
Matisse said, adding:
“I will definitely take responsibility for this rudeness. Even if I formally raise the issue with the upper council, I will admit all my faults. Please forgive my deceit.”
It is an attitude that can be said to be the standard of apology.
There is no deviation from formality and etiquette.
To the point where even Grandfell’s harsh personality softened a bit.
“I will accept that apology.”
Of course, I had no intention of going over with words.
That’s because the balance calculation didn’t match.
I added a word.
“It’s black magic. I’m just starting to get a little interested in him.”
“…Is that really it?”
It’s not like I’m going to bury the bones.
I just said that I have a little interest.
Matisse was very pleased.
He continued with a slightly brightened expression.
“To make up for today’s negligence. As for black magic, I’ll give you all the help I can!”
Are you sure you said that?
I mean, I’ll give you all the help.
I remembered those words clearly and got up from my seat.
It was then.
“!”
The quest window flickered.
─Prove your ability. (In progress)
Convince the majority of senior mages. (9/20)
From eight to nine.
If there is one person who is convinced, surely it is Matisse?
That guess seems right.
Matisse bowed his head to me.
“No, from now on I will pay attention to that title as well. Carrying out joint research with the chief mage is no different from being in the same position as the chief.”
…suddenly polite words?
A sudden change that is understandably burdensome.
But I didn’t change my expression.
“I will share the unfinished story later. Matisse.”
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…I guess.
It was clear that Matisse had considerable influence among the senior mages.
Scared he would vote yes.
Because the quest window blinked several times.
─Prove your ability. (In progress)
Convince the majority of senior mages. (20/20)
And in the end it was unanimous.
message that follows.
[The conditions have been met.]
All the cumbersome proof process was skipped just by Matisse voting yes… When I got to Matisse like that, at the end of the day, I let go of even the words except for the title.
‘…It’s really like me.’
After doing such a great thing.
I returned to the lab and calmly opened the magic book.
In fact, I’ve done worse things to Marcelo.
that you can be so relaxed
Ssss—
soon, there were words that came to mind on the parchment.
But why was it all so long?
When I read the first line, it was a message of congratulations.
Starting with Marcel.
Bellier Maia Naslow…
from the senior mages I’ve only heard of.
Even skilled mages who had never even heard of its name.
Me who officially entered the Magic Tower.
It was a message of congratulations.
but carelessly.
I immediately took my eyes off the parchment.
Because it’s very natural.
It’s not even a place to celebrate.
Because I really thought so.
If you are honestly happy, will it come out somewhere?
Even if you think about it yourself, you buy it and live a tiring life.
It’s just a moment to lament about one’s situation.
[Compensation will be given.]
A message popped up in my field of vision.
[Relationship with the Wizard’s Tower has increased significantly.]
[Influence at the Wizard’s Tower has increased significantly]
[New features in the Wizard’s Tower have been activated.]
…Wait a minute, this is a great reward.
In a way, the Mage’s Tower had a greater influence than any city-state in Arcana. To think that the relationship and influence with such a mage tower would increase drastically.
‘I didn’t have anything like this when I was just parachuting…’
Now, it seems like this wonderful laboratory has definitely become mine, and it’s just like that?
By the way, a new feature has been activated.
The idea came naturally to Yusra Kingdom.
‘The permission function was really amazing.’
relationship and influence.
A [Permission] function that is activated only when both figures are maxed out.
The limits of his authority were simply not much different from that of King Hakuna.
‘I definitely confirmed it during the Shadow Mercenary Corps.’
NPCs flocked to Yusra Kingdom.
I was able to accept or reject their request with my authority.
Of course, as long as Hakuna is the king.
It’s very unlikely that I would wield that level of authority.
‘…Actually, considering Hakuna’s attitude toward me.’
It’s embarrassing to say with my own mouth.
Because Hakuna considered me a benefactor.
If I were to say it, it would be possible to reverse the decision I had made.
Of course it’s not the maximum.
Although it can’t be compared to such a [permission] function.
‘Still, it has risen significantly.’
I wonder what the newly activated features are.
Suddenly, Matisse’s words came to mind.
‘It’s the same position as the chief wizard.’
What kind of position is that really?
‘What functions of the mage tower can the chief wizard use?’
I was thinking about it in my mind.
Smart—
someone knocked on the lab door.
Without asking, a voice came straight out.
“I am Bangrit Tom, senior mage of pure magic. I came here because I wanted to convey congratulations and a small but sincere message. Can I come in for a moment?”
It’s a small sincerity I want to convey…
I could tell from that word.
‘That’s a bribe.’
A status equal to that of a senior mage.
That he was in a position enough to accept a bribe from a senior wizard.
bribe.
A normal person would have no choice but to like it.
Isn’t it something to think about?
Above all, it is said to be weak sincerity.
Ignoring sincerity is not something a person would do.
‘That’s why a lot of people take care of it.’
But unfortunately.
Because Grandfel was not an ordinary person.
Even the Seven Deadly Sins couldn’t defeat greed.
It is truly the embodiment of integrity and innocence.
So my answer was firm.
“Senior Mage Banglet.”
“Oh, there you are! Fortunately, the!”
“You’d better learn etiquette before conveying congratulations and sincerity.”
“Yes then, excuse me for a moment… isn’t it? Yes? Etiquette?!”
heard from beyond the door.
A voice with a hint of bewilderment.
I didn’t say anything.
“I do not have meetings that have not been arranged in advance.”
three and three.
“Don’t disturb me, let’s go back.”
If you want to meet me, come at least three more times.