CH 112

: Ars Magna (2)

" Isn't it free?

"Inum! Do you know how much it cost and just give it to me?"

Since it was true, Siegfried did not respond.

What the hell are you trying to save, so you have to pay the price to even save the 'Shadow Lamb's Heart'?

Jamie knew the value of the Shadow Sheep.

Shadow Sheep existed even when he was Diablo Volfir. It was surprising that the beast still existed even after 60,000 years had passed, but if you think about it, humans, elves, Rans, dragons, and Valkyries were still alive.

Anyway, the Shadow Sheep is a spirit-type beast that only stays in the shadows and comes out only on the night of the full moon, and has no habitat.

Since the world of shadows are all connected, they simply come out of what they see.

Because of that, there is no specific haunting area, so its value has skyrocketed, especially since I don't have a heart, so I couldn't find it.

The reason was that the shadow sheep's heart was the material that could open the door connected to the 'shadow world'.

'The thing Siegfried wants is more valuable than the heart of that shadow sheep... .'

Even if Kiriel cut the price, he didn't seem to have any intention of passing it on.

Jamie couldn't contain his curiosity and asked Kiriel.

"What is the 7th Elder trying to buy?"

"The moon ."

"Ah! You must not tell me!"

As Kiriel was about to answer, Siegfried hastily stopped him.

Then, Kiriel burst out laughing with eyes that looked like a mischievous grandson.

Hahaha. You're pretty cool too.

Siegfried and Kiriel were in good harmony.

Jamie had a childish expression on her face.

"You don't know that it's an adult who makes you want to be teased more when you put on that expression?

All that came back was ridicule.

anyway. Just get your stuff. I'll give it to you really cheap.

"Okay. But are you sure the Shadow Lamb's heart is up for auction?"

Perhaps.

"What maybe?"

"If you don't come out, I'll just hand it over to you, so don't worry. and it would come out Because the information was clear. If it's a lie, I'll even hit the child's neck.

Kiriel spit out the bloody words casually.

Siegfried gasped and accepted the offer.

"It's a pity that I can't help it. So, will you give me a ticket to the secret auction? You wouldn't even tell me to look at it and save it, would you?"

"I have that kind of conscience, so stop worrying. I'll give you a lot of money, so you can buy it with that."

"Then why don't you go by yourself?"

"You don't even know that. stop going out The money and tickets will be sent to your accommodation."

"I haven't even found a room yet ."

When Jamie said that, Kiriel responded with a smirk.

It's in the palm of my hand anyway, so you don't have to worry, Welton.

Annoying old man.

In terms of age alone, he is tens of thousands of years young.

Of course, Jamie here was just a kid who had just turned eight.

"When you're done, just leave. I am a busy person too."

"Then I'll see you the next day."

"If you can't find it, there's nothing to see!"

Jamie and Siegfried escaped Ars Magna as if they were being kicked out.

"Because he's a really difficult person to deal with."

Siegfried shook his head with a tired look on his face. He was confident in front of Earl Welton, but in front of Kiriel, he looked completely different.

Jamie looked at Ars Magna's half-way signboard and asked him.

"What the hell is that grandma doing?"

"As you can see, you are the boss of this place, right?"

lie. No one sees me as an ordinary grandmother."

"It's not normal. Shall we talk as we go?"

First of all, the accommodation was urgent, so the two decided to talk while walking.

Siegfried said, tying his hair back together.

"Kyriel-sama is an alchemist."

"Are you an alchemist?"

alchemist.

Those who want to turn ordinary matter into gold.

Since gold is a perfect material, it is a realm that is close to impossible, so these days, they were aimed at developing technology rather than the initial purpose.

Artifact production, for example, was also a part of alchemy.

"But it has a modifier in front of it."

Siegfried raised his index finger and said.

"The greatest alchemist."

At least in the human realm, there is no alchemist to follow her.

Siegfried said so.

"You were a great person."

"Aside from that, he's also a great businessman. Did you see me negotiating with you earlier?"

"It's the 7 elders ."

"Wow! Anyway. They are said to have good business acumen to the extent that they have branches all over the world. And all branches are connected by warp tunnels."

Jamie's eyes widened at those words.

I was a little surprised that he was the greatest alchemist, but it was even more surprising that he had warp tunnels all over the world.

"They said they made it all by hand. Well, as an 8th-class Archmage, there's nothing you can't do."

8 class?

There were only two Class 8 Archmage officially existing in the Kingdom of Seldam. There was an unofficial Count Simon, but it must have been three.

Saint-Dermain isn't a no-brainer, but is there another 8th-class Archmage in this place?

Jamie's bewildered face, Siegfried said, with an enlightened face.

Alas. There must have been some misunderstanding. Kiriel-sama is not a citizen of the Kingdom of Seldam."

"Oh, you were a foreigner."

"It's not like I'm from a foreign country either."

Seeing Jamie's gaze as if it was some kind of bullshit, Siegfried gave a supplementary explanation this time too.

"There is no country to which she belongs. But it can exist in any country."

"How does that happen?"

"You just have to be able to do that."

No major power can deal with her.

It wasn't because of her physical strength. Because everything she has is of high value.

"I don't know the details, so ask Confucius himself the next time we meet."

Siegfried looked forward as if there was nothing more to say.

'I didn't know it would be that much.'

The world is really wide.

And it was different from the past.

At that time, it was a world where everything was governed by the logic of power. But what is the world like now?

The logic of force still prevailed, but the force did not have to be physical.

Either way, if one's ability is recognized, it's a world of powerful power.

'It's a world that has developed in a different direction than it was back then.'

Jamie didn't think this world was bad either.

Unless there are 12 gods.

* * *

"The secret auction is the day after tomorrow."

In the gloomy darkness, four signs were set in a circle.

"Where is the location?"

"Underground of the Redum Museum."

"Huh. They're stupid bastards. A secret auction under the museum?"

No matter how dark it is under the lamp, they are doing miscellaneous things like secret auctions in places like museums.

"They are really incompetent."

"Still, I have to be there the day after the next day, so please be patient. Anyway, are you sure it came out?"

The first person who opened his mouth answered the question.

"We have received information that the item has entered. Still, I can't be sure.

"I will. All items submitted to the Secret Auction are treated with utmost confidentiality."

As far as dealing with illegal things, the security was also brutal.

Just asking for information was great.

"I can wake you up if I just get my hands on it, right?"

"I didn't know that all those old books would lead us here. This must be God's will."

They sounded a little excited and full of anticipation.

At that moment, the man who had been quiet until now opened his mouth.

"If we successfully steal."

The exhilarating atmosphere quickly subsided.

Either way, the man continued talking.

"Even if you risk your life, you must get it. We need it to make our plans a success."

"Of course."

"Because the captain has a lot of worries. Our skills are enough."

I know the secret auction cost is no joke, but it's not unbreakable.

In fact, have you ever done something similar over and over again?

"The two of you get a good rest until the day after tomorrow, and Alex asks you to continue collecting information."

"Don't worry, Captain."

The one called Captain nodded and disappeared into the darkness.

The rest, like the captain, permeated the darkness.

* * *

Late at night, Jamie left the dorm.

Since he and Siegfried had a separate room at all, there was no need to notice.

'It was a good thing I didn't even bring a servant.'

When I left the house, my mother Sears said, 'Shouldn't there be a servant?', but if I had brought it, it would have been a shackle.

Jamie went into the dark alley and opened the small Gramia.

"Whoa!"

A pink squirrel popped out with a bang-sound.

it was bena

She sighed with a tired face, and returned to her original form. And he looked at Jamie with a very tired face.

"I thought I was going to die, Master."

"I wish I hadn't died."

That is unfair.

Bena got up and did a light stretch.

After being in a small place for a long time, it seemed that his body became stiff.

"Since it's a magic stone city, I thought the entire city was made of magic stones. Wasn't that?

" There is no common sense that the entire city is made of magic stones."

"Hey, you never know."

maybe you don't know

If the whole city is a magic stone, how much does it cost?

Even at the lowest level, it would be the operating cost of a few years for any country.

"Anyway, I'll be in Gremia again for a while, so keep the air fresh."

"Eh Do I have to go in there again?"

"Siegfried, that person is not very talented."

There are wizards who are better than Siegfried, but I have a strong feeling that they are fundamentally different.

It may be an illusion, but through many experiences, I have come to the conclusion that it is not just an illusion.

"It doesn't matter if your existence is discovered, but if you can still hide it, it's better to hide it."

In modern times, few people will know of the existence of the Valkyrie. If there is, it must be 'frontier' or similar forces.

Siegfried, whom I had seen so far, wasn't the type to take issue with that fact, but as long as the word 'if' exists in the world, it's better to be careful.

"But it will be all right when I finish working here."

After the business in Saint-Dermain was over, I was going to ask him to go to the magic realm.

"Until then, stay calm in your room."

"Yeah."

Bena replied weakly. I understand, but it's unavoidable. She knew it too, so she didn't grumble any more.

"What is Philion?"

"It's just the same as usual."

[It's the same as usual! This body is so stuffy that I'm about to die!]

Those words didn't even reach Jamie. Because it was censored like a knife in Bena Sun.

"It's nice to be outside."

[Bena bastard!]

"I like it very much."

"That's good."

[No, these guys!!!]

Leaving behind the loud noises of Filion, Bena walked the streets of Saint-Dermain with Jamie.

Since the Maseok Market will open in earnest from tomorrow, people were busy preparing until late at night.

Thanks to the lights on the street, it wasn't too dark.

"Oh- that's gorgeous."

The magic stones to be displayed tomorrow are entering the store.

It was only a glimpse, but it seemed that the shiny thing was very pleasing to Bena.

"They must be low-grade ones."

"How do you know? You can't tell a magic stone from the outside."

"There is no way you can move tall things like that."

Bena nodded her head in agreement.

B-class or higher, especially A-class or higher manastones were worth calling.

"Well. Even when we were living in the Gav School, we were not allowed to touch B-grade or higher manastones."

"Because it's not something kids can deal with."

"I'm sorry!"

Bena puffed up both cheeks.

For Jamie, it was just pitiful. When I pressed my finger on her cheek, the wind blew out with a boo-boo.

That was then.

" !"

The bracelet on his left hand, the 'Perfect Cell', began to vibrate.

- Continued on next episode -