Chapter 500

Chapter 500. Mage Tower Master's duties (2)

‘Though it won't change if I come in person.'

I watched the inauguration ceremony and smirked.

First of all, since it is an important place, I wanted to watch this place myself.

And there are aspects that show off.

There is also an intention to show who will definitely look after the spawn in the future.

And the handover is just about to end.

“It’s definitely over.”

“I will definitely take it.”

She safely received a staff from Helmin, symbolizing the lord of the mage tower.

As I watched everyone look up at me in awe, I had a wild idea.

‘That wand that Dia usually uses is much more powerful.'

It's a special product developed in my estate.

This time, that wand will be covered in dust while stuck in a corner.

Well, it has more meaning than performance.

Contrary to Helmin, who came down from the podium as if claiming to be a member of a mage tower, Dia took the podium instead.

Many wizards in the Mage Tower watching this inauguration ceremony look up to her.

All that's left now is for Dia to say something in front of them.

You can say anything, whether it's a congratulatory message or a resolution to the future.

If you say something nice, clap clap! will hit

“Let me tell you this first.”

Dia tapped the floor under the podium with the tip of her staff to attract attention, then opened her mouth.

yes what would you like to say

This time it was left to her discretion.

I could help with the lines, but it seemed like she would take care of it.

So I didn't get involved at all.

In other words, the words that follow are the only actions she thought of herself.

‘I won't say anything overly bold.'

I just listened quietly and didn't care.

speech began.

“...The current Mage Tower is trash.”

I got along well with other wizards as well as myself.

“huh? for a moment?”

....isn't my ears wrong? yes?

That moment.

The elders sitting nearby, including Helmin, looked at me all at once.

not me this is not me! Why do you think I did it?

I shook my head desperately.

It's unfair as much as today.

In the midst of such chaos, Dia continues to speak.

Do you not care about confusion?

Or are you hoping for this chaotic atmosphere?

She just keeps on doing what she does.

“The magic tower I watched when I was inexperienced in the past was closed. It was a place that I could never dream of developing.”

Gossip that doesn't go well with congratulations or words that reveal aspirations.

Of course, it can't sound very fine from the listener's point of view.

Little by little, I feel antipathy feelings arise.

“...Will it be okay as it is?”

Helmin cautiously talks to me.

No, it's no use asking me.

I just put my chin on my chin and thought it over and came to a conclusion.

“Let’s listen.”

She's not such a shallow thinker.

In the meantime, Dia's speech continues.

“I was able to stand in this position not because I have worked hard in such a closed place. Just get out of here and see the wider world. And I just got a chance to think for myself. That's all.”

After all, isn't that wrong?

“If you only look at the ceiling of the tower, you will not be able to see how high the sky is.”

As she said, the world that the present Mage Tower shows to newbies who are just starting out on the path of magic is small.

Of course, this does not mean that the space is physically narrow.

No matter how much magic I used to expand the space, or how many magic books I prepared.

Because the space for human growth is not easily filled.

The wizards were silent.

Dia just keeps her mouth shut and listens to their accusations.

She didn't show any other signs of agitation, it was about the opposite. She had been thinking about this since the time she conceived the idea.

Rather than thinking, I just think it's meekly opposing it.

‘Compared to the case of following Arel-nim, he's calm...'

Compared to the many scenes she has seen at the negotiating table, the current discussion is very gentle.

They were truly beyond imagination.

I once saw an aristocrat completely lying down in the middle of a meeting and telling the truth.

I was relieved to think that at least the elders did not go so far as to tell the truth.

If it were Arel, how would she cope with such a situation, but for her, if such a person occurred, she could not think of any other way to deal with it other than dropping it from the top of the mage tower.

She was surprisingly violent.

‘...In the end, all that remains is persuasion.'

The opposite was expected.

The important thing is ‘how to get them to agree.' to do.

Of course, that method was fully considered.

Now is the time to unfold it.

“I understand the claim. There was a good reason for the current Mage Tower's concealment and closed policy.”

Dia wanted to acknowledge their claim first.

When you disagree with your opponent, you must first accept the other person's logic.

Otherwise, the other person will not listen.

“yes.”

“Obviously,

the elders seem to be satisfied with their legitimacy, nodding their heads.

“but. The times are too long gone.”

And the next thing is to unfold the logic that contradicts their claim.

“The era... has passed.”

“Uhm??????

The elders held their breath at Dia's point.

“The era when the concealment of the Magic Tower was emphasized was in the early days of the establishment of the Kingdom of Ernesia.”

At that time, there were many elements that threatened the kingdom.

Especially at a time when there were frequent wars.

That's why the Mage Tower, the core of magic technology, was a facility that was threatened with the highest priority even within the kingdom.

At the time, the first Mage Tower owner decided to hide the Mage Tower completely after deliberation.

Thoroughly concealed with various spatial magics.

He envisioned a sturdy tower that would not be pierced even by a meteorite.

In addition, the masters thoroughly controlled the disciples, thoroughly weeding out the disquieting elements and subjugating them.

Thanks to that, Ernesia's Mage's Tower has never fallen into the hands of an enemy country even after going through countless wars.

“Um, yes!”

“It was necessary!”

The elders looked proud.

They are also the ones who have maintained the current Mage Tower while strictly following the guidelines handed down from the beginning.

“Is it really necessary to do that until now?”

Dia asked slowly.

Do we still have to thoroughly hide and protect the Mage Tower like in those days?

“Security is necessary. There must also be defensive measures. But times are different. The magic within the Mage Tower has also developed sufficiently.”

The average level of wizards also improved.

The level of Ernesia's Mage's Tower is never inferior to that of other countries' Mage's Tower.

I don't think we'll lose even if each mage tower engages in an all-out war right now.

“I think we need to change the defense guidelines.”

And the Mage Tower's concealment policy is not the only advantage.

“More than anything. The current method is expensive to maintain.”

“...moan.”

“That’s right...

the elders were silent.

That's right.

The budget needed to hide the Mage Tower for the sake of the concealment policy is not that cheap.

Even with the space concealment magic, how much was the material and cost to constantly apply and maintain it?

The recent Mage Tower is not making a loss march for nothing.

Too much money going unnecessarily.

“I think the budget problem will be considerably improved even if it is lifted right away.”

There is no need for overly cumbersome defenses.

That's what Dia insisted.

It was the best at the time, but now there are plenty of alternatives.

I don't think it's anything to worry about.