Chapter 207

Episode 207: Life is cruel (2)

Cheongsanho washed his face after hearing the urgent news that was delivered at night.



Then he rang the bell and announced the news to everyone in the magic tower.

The sky near the coast sparkled with five-colored fireworks and there was a sound of something exploding. How could you not tell? The thought circuit that does this is absolutely not allowed.

Even if you stop right away, only after the servant comes running and delivers the news, “Is that so?” This is especially true now that I have realized the situation.

At this time, wizards are either sleeping (a small number) or so engrossed in research that they can’t even look out of the window (many). There is only one of the two.

“Pipi, you bring the meister.”

“yes.”

“Great Sage! “If it’s a summons order...!”

“Welcome, Liam. But there is no need to shout. Move about as usual. However, they say it will be bigger this time, so take more wizards. “If you know how to use attack magic, just take them all.”

“yes!”

A normal magic tower lord would immediately rush to the castle to prepare for large-scale magic, but Cheongsanho was different.

Magic to see the essence is far from attack magic, and Cheongsanho’s magic is the former, not the latter.

Given the number of formulas he knew, other wizards were better when it came to activating attack magic.

In short, it is better to ask someone who has been doing addition and subtraction for 40 years to do addition than to ask someone who has been doing subtraction their whole life to do addition.

“The remaining wizards, prepare to move magic items.”

He calculated the inventory of certain items that the castle would have and decided which ones would need to be moved first.

cancer. Stones engraved with magic arrows or explosion magic would be nice, but it’s night now. At this time, what needs to be conveyed first are things that can brighten one’s perspective.

“What weapons should I be in charge of?”

Did he command and lead for such a long time? His grandson finally stuck his head out.

It’s a bonus that he skipped greetings and just got to the point, perhaps because he fully understood the situation on the way.

“You know... that monster thing you created?”

“It looks very bad. “I’m even thinking about writing about that failure.”

“The money spent on it is quite a bit. “It’s meaningless if you don’t use it at this time.”

“but.”

However, this attitude is extremely convenient.

Cheong Cheong-ho spoke well and recited one by one what the grandson should do.

Most of the work involved moving equipment that required precise and careful management. In addition, if everything is moved or if an emergency occurs at the castle, they will remain there to make repairs.

“More than that, grandfather.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“Did you order anything at the top?”

“hmm?”

“Because we move a lot today.”

“I didn’t order anything in particular.”

But I don’t know if this is strange. The merchants are making a fuss, it’s not like it’s been a day or two, and it’s not like I don’t understand their fuss.

After all, during the days when we were fighting the Mermen, when the water reached the inner part of the city, we always heard news of an underground warehouse bursting.

“I guess it’s because a lot of stuff has come in these days.”

“What is it? “If the material gets wet, the price goes down.”

Even if a building does not collapse, water can leak. In fact, it leaks often.

In addition, there are many products in the world whose value decreases when they get wet.

But putting it on a high floor? That’s impossible.

As there is a risk of ground collapse due to frequent flooding, Bemurgen regulates the height of buildings and the total weight of objects that can be placed per floor.

“Hmm...”

So there’s nothing strange. There wasn’t.

Is there anything?

“...Karl.”

“Yes, Cheongsanho.”

“Command the Magic Tower while I am away.”

“yes?”

“Didn’t you say you were going to open a research institute? Think of it as a rehearsal. “If you mess up, be prepared for your position as the next great sage to be lost.”

“...yep.”

Just in case, he called a mercenary residing within the magic tower.

As they produce and sell expensive magic items, there are also cases where military force is necessary – such as real customers or thieves – so they are hired as mercenaries.

“Did you call me?”

“Come out and go somewhere. Since we have to go secretly, dress as modestly as possible.”

“All right.”

Even though he is a dropout from knight school, there are plenty of escorts available in a hurry.

Cheongsanho went out of the magic tower with his escort. It was time to find out what was strangely disturbing.

* * *

Could it be that the height of the sea level began to rise only in this area due to the Mermen’s unique tactics? Thanks to this, they were able to come and go freely and attempted a surprise attack very quietly and darkly.

The first thing to do was to block the view.

“Turn on the lights!”

However, does this mean that they have no intention of taking it lightly, or is this the result of a long fight and wisdom?

My body exploded just like that.

“...were you here too?”

okay. It’s frustrating when a mob that appears once doesn’t keep appearing. But couldn’t you please make me feel bad?

It was such a fucking world.

* * *

[Damn snake bastard.]

Pandemonium expressed regret over the plan gone awry. Originally, it was planned to take a little more time, but the other party arbitrarily dragged out the schedule.

“sorry.”

[Shut up you incompetent bastard. Because it’s annoying.]

That regret wasn’t just directed at the ‘damn snake bastard’.

The woman kept her mouth shut at the sharp tone. His loyal servant and contractor stands silently right next to him, receiving the same punishment.

The thorns embedded in their bodies drew blood endlessly.

Fighting.

And the extracted blood becomes jewels and falls to the floor. The foot of Pandemonium is full of numerous red stones.

[Go out and guard the door. Make sure no one disturbs me while I increase my strength.]

“Yes.”

When he felt a little better, he took the thorn away.

[Remember, this is your last chance.]

“...Of course.”

The man, who had lost so much blood that he stumbled once or twice, bowed his head. The pearl swayed with a smooth shine.

Sweet.

[Kyle.]

So one contractor left and he called the one who stayed.

Even though I am jointly responsible for him because he is uncomfortable, there is not a single complaint on the other person’s face.

He selected all the contractors based on greed, and gave them contracts solely based on loyalty.

[Come here.]

“Yes.”

Pandemonium stroked the head of the attendant, who had purple-black fur, a large beak, and huge wings. It was what he loved most.

[I told you one day there would come a moment when you had to give it your all.]

“Yes.”

However, caring is not higher than one’s own interests. Pandemonium spread out its long fingers with prominent joints like spider legs.

My fingers, which were already long, became longer and more pointy.

[That is now. Can I kill you?]

“Yes.”

Sharp fingertips ended the contractor’s life by mutual consent. Because the killing was permitted, there was no penalty in the contract.

Blood flowed endlessly from the place where the heart was pulled out. Instead of burning crimson, it was the color of dying.

Less beautiful than any flame he knew, but other than that, the most beautiful color.

[Sigh.]

Pandemonium ate the heart of the thing it cherished. The power that was given out through the contract returned, and each human gained more strength.

Slurp.

The blood that had been flowing in the meantime gathered on him and climbed up the hem of his clothes. The hem of the dress disappeared as if in flames, revealing the true nature of greed to the world.

It was the body of a man draped in a veil of melting gold and precious stones, but where his face should have been, there was only endless emptiness, clutching his wealth with three pairs of hands. The six ears that stood out to listen to all the world’s desires pricked up along with a huge tail.

The heat that is engulfing everything around, even the corpse of the contractor, is spreading in all directions.

Kill it.

Then wait a moment. My body, which was about to open the door to get out, stopped. The voice that echoes like thunder is taking control of Pandemonium’s brain.

Be sure to do it with the warrior.

...Damn King! You inconsiderate bastard!

[...Damn it.]

He knelt down and strengthened his trembling hands.

I am grateful that I have been given the right to use all my strength, but I wish you would stop talking about it to my head. Does this crazy guy think that this is our home and that we are not limited by our power?

[Even a bastard with only a soul can withstand this...]

I thought I had increased my strength by getting rid of useless contractors, but it’s still at this level. Pandemonium gritted its teeth in discomfort and raised its legs.

[Still, I win this time.]

“Huh? What is the fire inside....”

“What? fire?”

“Get water right now...!”

Hundreds of boxes were visible through the burning and melting door. They were all gold, silver, and precious stones.

[Open Pandemonium.]

“What is that!”

“Run, run...!”

“Ugh!”

Tens of millions of goods flocked to him and the king’s seal fell to the ground.

The bodies of the porters, who had been working even at night when they were ordered to move their luggage, were engulfed in flames.