Chapter 153

Chapter 153. Colorful houses (9)

“It's a misunderstanding. We have no reason to accept such a request.”

“I know. That you politely declined.”

“Then I'm glad.”

He smiles softly and strokes his chest as if he is relieved.

‘You're quite young.'

He said he was the master of the magic tower, so I imagined a richer old man.

At most, he is a young man in his 30s.

I thought that maybe he was an agent, but when I sneakily estimated the amount of mana he had, he was right.

“...How do you feel about attending the banquet?”

“My mouth is not shutting up in admiration. Despite this, as a body standing at the top of those who pursue magic, he boasted that he had knowledge that was second to none. Both hands are raised in front of Arel-nim.”

It really looks like a gesture of raising both hands.

“It's thanks to the hard work of our wizards.”

“Isn’t it Mr. Arell who devised that?”

“It was the wizards who implemented it.”

Even if ideas and theories are good, they are useless if you don't have the skills to put them into practice.

“You are humble.”

“I was just telling the truth.”

I always tell the truth

He's an honest boy. You must be honest to be blessed.

“By the way... if you had something to say to me, it would have been enough for you to talk to me on the spot, but how did you bring me to this place?”

“Hmm, I wanted to talk in a quiet place. It would be nice to call them separately, but you're busy too, and I'm not free either.”

I'm busy playing.

“Then...

” “There is something I want to tell you. There is something I have to bet on first.”

I glanced around him and asked.

“Are those friends familiar with you? I couldn't calm down because my gaze was so stinging. Unlike you, I don't seem to have an invitation.”

I asked and three wizards dressed in black emerged from the shadows in the light around us.

It must have been the guys who were secretly hanging around disguised as invited guests.

Looking at the way they approached, it didn't feel like they were approaching to talk in a friendly way.

At first, they paid attention to the security, but since it was a banquet where many people were invited, it must have leaked somewhere.

“Seeing that you love black clothes, you guys are warlocks. I'd like to give you some advice, but since that outfit doesn't suit you, how about pursuing a more lively color? White seems to be in vogue this year.”

“Shut up.”

You pointed this out with all sincerity.

Well, if you point out that you can't wear clothes, does anyone get angry?

I tried to talk to you in case you wanted to join the banquet.

It doesn't look like he wants to play.

“...Somehow, he said he felt some unpleasant mana, so it wasn't because of his mood.”

Helmin's eyes grew cold.

Perhaps not noticing the change in his mood, the three warlocks aimed their wands at us while burning black mana.

Come to think of it, all the warlocks I've encountered so far have been ignorant.

As expected, wearing clothes like that makes me dull in the eyes of others.

“Arel Ernesia. Helmin, the lord of the magic tower. I'll have to follow you both.”

“Why?”

when i ask

“With you who disturbed our comrades.

And the Magic Tower Lord will continue to interfere with our activities.”

Seriously, do I have any resentment because of my last artificial holy water development?

Well, at least indirectly, since he fed the candy, of course there would be a grudge.

However, when I listen to their tone, it seems that they only want me because of the development of artificial holy water, and there is no other reason.

‘I didn't think I'd get caught.'

Still, is it something you don't know?

“Well, if you want to talk serious, there are some good drinks over there. Wouldn’t you like to have a sincere conversation over a drink?”

“You'd better stay still.”

The warlock aimed his wand.

This is what I wanted to solve through conversation like a civilized person.

does it come out like this? I'm sorry

They were always ready to subdue those idiots when they did something stupid.

It was in consideration of the possibility that the Magic Tower Master would be weaker than expected.

But it won't be their turn.

I deliberately gestured that it was okay.

....But I think I'll hear some nagging later.

No matter what, it is true that I came to a dangerous place with my own feet.

Meanwhile, Helmin, the lord of the mage tower, pointed out the warlocks who were lying on the ground like garbage and asked me what to do with them.

“What about you guys? If you don't mind, I think it would be simpler for me to deal with it.”

“Thank you for doing so. Warlocks don't know where to dump them.”

I don't know when and where the black magician is trash to throw away.

It's difficult to treat, so it's difficult to leave it as it is.

so you get rid of it

“Yes, I will take responsibility and take care of it neatly.”

After I gave permission, Helmin began to use his magic again and sent the warlocks, who were still barely breathing, somewhere.

I sent you to the Magic Tower.

Didn't you kill him for a separate interrogation?

It's something I'm not particularly interested in, so do it yourself.

“Then why did you call me?”

“Oh that? It's nothing. Even after that, we still have things to develop on our side.”

“Is that so?”

“But since I'm taking the lead, I'm afraid you might misunderstand.”

The development of magic and magic tools is the domain of wizards.

Isn't that what the law says?

Only magicians use magic, so there is an implicit understanding of that.

“If that’s the case, don’t worry. There is absolutely no reason for us to disturb Arell-nim.”

“Well, I think so too, so don’t worry about that. The gist is this. We will develop something more serious in the future, but we don’t have enough manpower.”

If more wizards roll than this, my kids will explode.

You should work overtime in moderation.

Lately, I can't tell if it's a wizard or a zombie using magic.

Slowly, more manpower is needed.

“I want to entrust some of them to trustworthy people there.”

“Aha, was that so?”

In short, it means that they want manpower from the Mage Tower side.

Of course, it also means to make an equal transaction.

For more serious and large-scale research, it is also necessary to partner with them.

Leave the rice cake to the rice cake shop and leave the magic to the magic tower.

We are thinking of some cooperation plan for that time.

Actually, I was going to borrow Peian's connections and ask the Magic Tower later, but since the person in charge of the tower was right in front of my eyes, I thought I'd talk about it for now.

The purpose is also to borrow research personnel.

Also, there is a purpose of wanting to study the sorcery books that only they have monopolized here.

In addition, if we continue to monopolize the development of magic tools, even they will be dissatisfied, so sometimes we have to feed them like this.

“What are you going to make?”

“Several. I can't tell you the details at this place.”

“Huh... I’m looking forward to that.”

“Are you agreeing?”

“In terms of my personal feelings, I want to hold hands as much as I can. I just want you to wait for the answer as I have to convince others.”

“don't worry. I'm not that understanding. I will contact you formally later. It won't be too late to give an answer then.”

We looked at each other and laughed.

What kind of nature lies beyond the author's laughter?

“Then I will look forward to that day.”

“hmm? Are you going? Wanna have some more fun? Are there still many delicious things?”

When I said that, Helmin glanced back to see if he had any regrets about the food, then shook his head.

“no. I can't be away for a long time because I have work. I want to talk to the guys I just caught there before they die.”

After saying that, Helmin greeted me once more and disappeared.

....Actually, for safety reasons, a barrier device similar to other territories has been installed here, but he calculates backwards as if it were natural.

Well, I deliberately used commercially available barriers, so it doesn't matter if I interpret it.

‘Does that mean that he disappears by teleporting openly?'