Chapter 350

Episode 350: I will tell God (8)

Wise Golden Wind. The Archmage closed his eyes once as he heard the name he had left behind a long time ago. Time had taken away her pain, but there was nothing more heartbreaking than I thought.

She quickly opened her eyes.

“It’s already been so long. “It’s been a while.”

“Hmm... I guess you’re okay now?”

“They say time is medicine.”

Aside from that, it’s still a bad taste. The act of picking on a person’s scars while knowing about them.

“So what’s happening to my magic tower?”

However, I know that it was not done out of malice. That’s just a naturally nasty temperament.

“I came because I wanted to find something.”

So, instead of reacting sharply like in the past, the Archmage revealed the purpose of his visit.

“There must have been some research material stolen from the merciless Sakpung, right? “I won’t blame you, so please lend me a little.”

It was time to search for the knowledge that had sunk beneath the ashes.

* * *

“Are you saying we should go by ourselves?”

The Archmage who returned last that evening made a shocking statement. I think I’ll have to stay in this city for a while. This implies that he will be leaving the party for now, even if he is scheduled to rejoin.

“Can we go by ourselves?”

“Why not?”

That’s right. Even on Earth, it’s like climbing Everest without magic, and there’s no way this journey would fail just because the Archmage is missing.

“But if that happens, we...”

However, it is true that with the Archmage missing, the number of points we have to consider has increased. Losing the Archmage means not only reducing the number of people, but also eliminating many of the magics she provided.

For example, things like warming magic, tracking magic, alarm magic, barrier magic, and even subspace magic.

“Don’t worry too much. Because I have arranged for a wizard and an object that can replace me. “They say it’s crispy even in the Norda region, so it will be much better than where I am.”

Should I say that I am fortunate? The Archmage was also mindful of the repercussions her vacant position would cause. The first evidence is that a pinch-hitting wizard is wanted.

“But...”

Of course, this alone did not go away the shock. Just looking at the Inquisitor’s reaction as he didn’t know what to do was like that.

She stiffened like a puppy whose owner had disappeared from sight.

“it’s okay. “Haven’t you done well so far, Inquisitor?”

“....”

Still, it got a little better after the Archmage advised me a couple of times... but did it really have to be this time?

I opened my mouth, recalling the cries I often heard in the early morning.

“Arch Mage, was this decision made after considering all the circumstances?”

Even I, who uses a different tent, don’t think the Archmage wouldn’t have heard what I heard. Although the Inquisitor was a strong man, there were still parts that needed to be protected.

“...I’m not sure. But... I think it is absolutely necessary for the end of the journey.”

However, there must be a good reason for making this decision. I tilted my head slightly as I watched the Archmage’s reaction.

“I will respect Archmage’s choice.”

If you think about it, now may be the only possible time.

When the work in the Norda region is over, Meister and I will leave the party, but even the Archmage won’t be able to leave.

“...I’m sorry. “I didn’t want to burden you.”

“It’s not a burden.”

“But...”

“It’s really okay.”

But does the empty position of Archmage make it difficult for me? Not really.

Even if the convenience provided by magic was secondary... the Inquisitor was not the type of person who required special care.

At least that’s what I see of her now.

“Then... Archmage, did the person who interceded for you say anything else about the wizard before making the decision?”

“It was said that compared to knowledge about magic, the number of types of magic that can actually be used is small. “They say it’s because his magical power isn’t that high for a wizard.”

“...Then your skills aren’t that great?”

“Oh, I assured you there was no need to worry about that point. “I don’t have much magic to use, but I’ve honed my martial arts skills so I can defeat a lot of mercenaries without magic.”

“to...?”

“It’s like taking advantage of the fact that the more magical power you have, the more difficult it is to control your body. “Considering that the road gets more difficult the further north you go, you’ll be better than me.”

Sure... I don’t think that will be a burden. To be honest, even if the road got a little rough, the Archmage couldn’t keep up. Because of that, the speed of the journey was often delayed.

“...It would certainly be easier to travel around with if I didn’t have to worry about my body, but isn’t my value as a wizard really low because I only have a few magic skills to use? “It feels like a bit of a reversal.”

However, it is a bit ambiguous to take him based on that point alone. There is no point in taking a wizard with him if he cannot fulfill his value as a wizard.

“Instead, he said he could also use the auxiliary magic I used during my journey. That’s why I said it.”

“okay.”

Oh, are you using all the auxiliary magic? If this happens, the story will be different again. After all, there are very few cases where large-scale magic is required to get on the road... There was no room for the quest I was completing to become involved in a fight.

“Is there any possibility that what the person who introduced you said was a lie?”

“I am not the kind of person you can trust... but I am also not a friend who would tell lies about such matters. “You can trust the evaluation of your skills.”

“Then... I don’t think it’s a bad idea to meet him. The difference between having a wizard in your party and not having one is really big. However, there is a need to be careful as there is a risk of ignorance. I think it would be a good idea to meet up and try a few things out.”

Separately, there is a difference between being naive and being stupid because you drink less water. I watched with satisfaction as the Inquisitor calmly listed his thoughts. Whoever raised him was very smart.

“Considering the departure time, the time for testing is short. How are you going to check?”

I patted the Inquisitor’s head in my mind, gave him a few more candies with my actual hand, and asked him a testing question.

The Inquisitor, who stored candy in his cheeks like a hamster, blinked a couple of times before answering.

“We need to check the minimum conformity... so we need to prepare questions about that. Also, even if you have character, there is no reason to take someone with you if you are not skilled. “I’ll also have to watch a few instances of magic being used to gauge your skills.”

ah. I don’t know much about magic, so I think I’ll need help from Archmage and Meister for this part.

The Inquisitor stopped speaking and asked for assistance. It was great to clearly recognize and admit the areas you couldn’t do and ask for help.

“Of course, if it’s difficult for you, Meister, you don’t have to do it—”

“Me? What? “Can you tidy it up for me?”

It may not have been intentional, but it was perfect in that it stimulated the Meister’s pride and made him step forward. I wonder if the Meister, who seems to have been traumatized by this city and the wizards, will really be okay.

“Is that the end?”

“It would be nice if I could hear the reputation of those around me... but since it is late, this part will be difficult. Instead, tomorrow morning... I think it would be good if you, Mangjong, lend me your strength. “If it were you, you would catch several pieces of news in a short period of time.”

“Of course.”

“However, the people who can give the answer are probably wizards... I would like Inquisitor Daniel to accompany King Mangjong just in case. Adventurer, you are fully capable of dealing with threats, but... apart from your abilities, you also have aspects that can stimulate the curiosity of wizards.”

“Don’t worry.”

Rather, your skills in dividing tasks and selecting personnel are really quite good, aren’t you?

I was impressed by the Inquisitor’s judgment in arranging each person according to their abilities. My child had such outstanding qualities, but I didn’t know this.

“In addition, the requested item... the target... if it is okay, I would like the adventurer to take care of it.”

“...Me?”

“yes.”

But no matter what, isn’t this a bit much? It’s great, but my child is doing really well...!

“First of all, the items wanted by Archmage must have been provided by this Magic Tower, right?”

“That’s right.”

“That’s why. Since the Archmage couldn’t have saved the wizard from a place other than the Magic Tower, he must have ended up belonging to the Magic Tower... If the wizard introduced by the Magic Tower harbors malicious intent, you can’t be at ease just because the item they provided is for you.”

“yes.”

“It is safer to store items or abilities you already have... Among our group, the Archmage and the adventurer are the only two who have subspace items.”

“...That too.”

“It is better for an adventurer to take charge of it, not just because of subspace, but also for protection. No matter what the magician’s skill is, the adventurer will not be in trouble.”

Meanwhile, the coherence of what he said was so excellent that it was impossible to refute it. “okay. “I will take care of it.” I cried and accepted the corpse into the inventory with a mustard-eating heart.

It was a moment when I felt disgusted with the candy in the Inquisitor’s hand.