Chapter 110

Due to the enormous power, Luciel naturally wondered about the other jewels.

The gems that have not yet been studied were the newly created Peridot, Spinel, Obsidian, and Diamond.

Above all, the ultimate problem was how to harness the power of these jewels.

Gillard, who was in deep thought at that moment, lightly touched Luciel’s shoulder.

Until now, Luciel had not been able to express any attributes, so she had been using only non-attribute magic. He recalls memories of Luciel asking him to let her meet Rupdell in the past. It seemed that he knew only now what Luciel’s intentions were.

“Luciel. Are you researching to directly use the power of the elements contained in these jewels?”

“Yes. If I could use the power of the jewels, I would be able to use stronger spells than I do now.”

After Luciel nodded her head, she said to Erika.

“Sister Erika, you worked hard in the research. I think I will ask for something more difficult next time, how about taking a break today?”

“All right. Can I stop by the dining hall before going?”

Erika said so while slightly rubbing her stomach, perhaps because she was relaxed.

“Of course. Eat your fill and go. I already told them to always prepare for Sister Erika’s meal.”

“Fufu, thank you. Master Gillard, see you later.”

“All right, Erika. You did a great job.”

As soon as Erika left the lab building, Gillard asked with a serious look on his face.

“Luciel, now that it’s just the two of us, do you have anything more to say?”

Luciel nodded her head.

“There’s a real reason why I started researching jewelry. In the past, the Crown Prince used the power of my jewels by putting them on a sword. I also thought it would be nice if I could use the power of jewelry entirely on my own.”

“As expected. Didn’t you say that Erika of the past perfected the sword? How did she make that possible?”

Luciel remembered the sword again. Twelve grooves were dug on the surface of the sword, probably made on purpose.

“Well……But even before they put my jewels in it, the grooves were already dug on the blade. Could there be a secret there?”

“A sword with a grooved blade for crafting jewels in it….”

Gillard had also seen swords, staffs, and axes with special magical powers, but he had never seen blades that had slots for jewels or mana stones.

In particular, a sword was a sensitive and demanding weapon, so it was rare to dig a few groves at will. This is because if one makes a mistake, they could ruin the balance of the weapon.

Gillard decided that he had to go see Rupdell again.

He has to be prepared every time he stops by, because he was a blacksmith that only works at the Night Forge, in the darkest abyss of the demon realm.

He needed the knowledge of the black dwarf, Rupdell, who made the most sparkling of weapons and objects. Last time he opened a portal so he could come and go easily, but he’s just been there, so Gillard thought he’d get angry for being bothered again in a short frame of time.

Although Gillard was favored by him, the dwarf’s unique temper was still bad.

‘If it’s for Luciel……This grandfather could even go to hell.’

“Grandpa? What do you think? How about finding a jeweler?”

When Luciel asked a bright question, Gillard answered.

“Oh, that’s a good idea too. Luciel. But after thinking for a while, there’s a place to stop by first…….”

“……Where are you going?”

“I’m going to meet Rupdell.”

“Oh, you said he was in the dangerous demon realm.”

“That is because it’s dangerous for you. This grandfather is strong, so it’s okay.”

Nevertheless, Luciel was worried about him and drooped her eyebrows.

“No. You are going to a dangerous place because of me. So, let’s start with the jeweler. It won’t be too late to find out after that.”

Luciel dug into Gillard’s arms. It was something good to get the power of jewels, but family safety came first. He patted Luciel’s small back, remembering what he had forgotten.

“Come to think of it, Luciel. I missed it earlier, but how did that observation tool get approval? Have you ever met Arzeon?”

“……Oh….no.”

“I guess Arzeon asked you to keep it a secret. Where is he now? I thought that he was wandering through the snowy fields like a beast…”

“Hehehe, maybe. Grandpa, aren’t you hungry?”

“Are you changing the topic like that?”

Gillard said it as if he was disappointed and seduced Luciel with other words.

“If there were Arzeon, he could do the share of a hundred ordinary wizards. Besides, he is a wizard of ice, so he would be of great help in this drought, but it is very unfortunate.”

“…….”

Ice was an attribute derivate from water, so it seems that he was also good at water magic.

As she listened to Gillard’s story, Luciel realized once more that Arzeon was a very strong person.

But now that his power is sealed, is it the same?

When Gillard returned to the castle first, Luciel sent an errand to Ralph to distribute fruits to the residents. After confirming that there was no one in the fief estate, Luciel approached Arzeon, no, the snow deer crouching in the igloo.

“……Excuse me. Shall we talk for a little bit? I think Grandpa Gillard noticed.”

‘We have to break Arzeon’s seal someday, right?’

She had a brief conversation with him about how to break the seal some time ago. He said that to break the seal of his power, they had to find a special place.

An altar of ice located somewhere in Pine Snowfields. There is the heart of ice where Arzeon’s power is sealed. He said that if he regained reclaimed it, his power would come back.

‘Is it similar to the altar of fire where Phoenix used to be?’

Luciel thought briefly. Arzeon turned his head away, pretending to listen to Luciel.

“So, how about honestly revealing your identity?”

Arzeon got up and glanced at Luciel as if everything was bothering him, and then quickly ran away to the entrance of the fief. Luciel was also a little frustrated with his attitude, so she put on the bracelet she had in her pocket. Then, the silver bracelet shone and stopped Arzeon’s hoofs from running away.

Whooo!

Luciel slightly covered her eyes with her palm because of the dazzling light shining around for a few seconds. Soon, Arzeon with blue hair, breathing a light sigh, appeared.

“……You. How did you know that I can’t go far when you wear the bracelet?”

“Huh? Ah. I was watching while giving you hay.”

On the day Luciel was wearing the bracelet, Arzeon played nearby, grazing grass.

The days she didn’t wear a bracelet he often traveled far, as if waiting for a chance while taking a nap. On the day he went to get approval from the administration office, Luciel didn’t wear a bracelet. Although she didn’t wear it to test it on purpose.

“You’re quite quick-witted, little kid.”

Arzeon smiled and approached Luciel. Then he stretched out her white and soft cheeks.

Luciel squinted her eyes as if she didn’t like it, and said.

“Hey ah (let this go).”

It was a cheek that not even her father-in-law could pinch recklessly.

“I get it. But I think I did tell you I don’t want to reveal my identity to Gillard.”

“……Because you like to play?”

“Let’s call it a sabbatical period.”

“But there are many places in the world that need your strength.”

“If the world doesn’t roll because of me alone, would it have any value?”

Luciel was angry at Arzeon who said such words while slowly looking down.

“……What? There are so many people who have nothing and are still trying their best…I cannot agree with those words.”

This time, Luciel turned around and left, and Arzeon had no choice but to follow her.

“Child, if you want to go, will you take off your bracelet?”

“…….”

However, Luciel deliberately ran around, and after making Arzeon run for a long time she took off the bracelet.

“……I have chosen the right one.”

Arzeon smiled and looked at Luciel who opened a green mobile portal.

* * *

Even in the cool wind, beads of sweat were still forming on the boy’s forehead. Even after sweating so much that the white towel was drenched in sweat, Kizef did not let go of his sword.

Even in his slender body, his muscles were starting to settle in. They were visible whether he took off his t-shirt or not.

His straight body gradually widened his shoulders and increased his physique.

Flickering.

The green leaves of early summer dangled gently from the branches, creating harmony.

It was a landscape that was never seen before. Thanks to someone who enjoys flowers in the cold, the climate inside the Black Wall surrounding Bellstein was milder than ever.

Just by thinking of Luciel, Kizef had a smile on his lips. He erased it and focused on his swordsmanship training again.

After completing two hundred swings and slashes with his wooden sword, he was able to hold a real sword in his hand. The blade moved sharply, and at the moment of high concentration, a red aura was released as it wrapped around the sword like a whirlwind.

But it did not hold for long.

“Sigh.”

Kizef bit his lips out of regret that he had yet to fully manage the Aura on his own. His blood-burning eyes have become hotter since he learned Luciel’s secret and her past.

‘I have to be strong to protect Luciel and Bellstein.’

The vague determination to become stronger became more concrete, and that heart drove him to sharpen himself.

He used to disappear from the private residence at dawn when Luciel was sleeping. He also realized that spending time with the knights and living with them was quite helpful in sharpening his training and spirit.

“It seems that the young master is showing a lot of enthusiasm for training these days. More than anyone in the Knights Order, he is the first to come to the gym, and he is often the last to go back.”

“I told him that he only began to train Aura now, so it’s not possible to capture it with perfection. If he’s that impatient, he can’t go beyond the limits of a wizard.”

Even with Jarga’s satisfactory words, Louivid gave a very harsh evaluation.

In fact, it’s common for a wizard to be limited in becoming a Sword Master.

Since humans have only one heart, it is not only hard to contain mana, but it was actually even more difficult to properly operate Aura.

However, Louivid was the one who overcame those limitations.

The overwhelming mana born from demon blood, and the strong heart born from dragon blood that can support it.

Some call it the Dragon Heart. Those who inherit the dragon’s blood inevitably have a strong body even if they do not manifest the full power.

‘Kizef’s swordsmanship teacher from Dracan, the land of the dragons, is expected to arrive soon, so there will be progress gradually.’

Kizef and Evelyn came together and asked for that favor.