Chapter 207
One of the artifacts Master left behind.
An unknown staff member whose name I don’t even know yet.
I took the staff and headed for Mimir’s chair.
“oh. what. He said it would take a little longer. Have you already arrived?”
Mimir, who checked the staff, approached me in amazement.
“I was lucky. He said that the team collecting the Thunderbird corpse brought it with them on the way.”
“aha. If you used the same broker, it could be that way. Then you are really lucky.”
“right.”
I put the staff on the table as it is.
Then he sat down next to Mimir. And I waited for Miho to get on my lap.
The seat on my lap was now Miho’s reserved seat.
He sleeps on his lap when sleeping, plays on his lap when playing, and acts on his lap when performing charming acts.
But today, Miho’s behavior was a little different.
Miho jumped onto the table instead of my lap.
Then he blankly looks at the staff.
I wonder if I was soaked in a strange feeling when I saw Master’s staff.
‘It’s genuine.’
With Miho’s reaction, we were able to confirm the authenticity of this staff member.
This staff is real.
Miho’s eyes, which seem to be soaked in afterglow, are proof of that.
“That staff. Miho and Obama made it together.”
“together?”
“huh.”
“I see… … .”
Artifact created with Master.
As it is an artifact with memories, it will inevitably be emotional.
“Let’s leave it alone for a while.”
“okay. That would be nice.”
I agreed with Mimir’s opinion.
Consolation or whatever, alone time is more important at times like that.
We got up from our seats and headed to the back of a nearby bookshelf.
It was because he was considerate of Miho.
“Then let me explain.”
I glanced over the bookshelf at Miho and the staff, then turned my gaze to Mimir.
“hmm. First of all, that staff member’s name is ‘Kaylum’. It’s the last artifact Ray created, and it’s almost the only one that affects magical output and power.”
In other words, it was the only amplification-type artifact.
“The effect itself is simpler than I thought. The power and output of all magics activated by this staff are amplified by about 30%.”
“… … 30%?”
Among existing artifacts, even the best one has only a 13% amplification effect.
But 30%.
“Any attribute restrictions?”
“doesn’t exist.”
“All type elements have a 30% amplification effect?”
These days, the eyeball-type artifact that is worn almost always, ‘Four Seasons’ also has an amplification rate of just over 9%.
I’ve been hearing that this alone is a groundbreaking artifact.
A whopping 21% or even higher 30%.
It was an unbelievable number.
“What about the penalty?”
“Are you saying that the consumption of mental energy is a bit extreme?”
“How bad is it?”
“About 40%.”
“Isn’t that a penalty?”
40% extra sanity cost to do 30% amplification.
This cannot be called a penalty.
It is only natural that the stronger the magic, the greater the consumption of mental power. It should be said that this is not a penalty, but a deserved price.
“Is there anything else?”
“uh. doesn’t exist. The only thing I can say is the penalty. Oh, and besides that, you have to use magic through the staff?”
“That’s what all artifacts have in common… … .”
Then there was no real penalty.
“It’s really simple, yet powerful.”
I smiled while looking at the staff Master used, ‘Kailum’.
“What if I’m already so surprised? I haven’t said everything yet.”
“You have more abilities?”
Isn’t 30% amplification the end?
“Of course there are more. It is the final masterpiece created by Obama and Miho together. There’s no way it’s just an amplification ability.”
Mimir flicked his index finger, arrogantly.
“The true value of Caylum lies in ‘awakening’.”
“Awakening… … . Ring of Awakening?”
“that’s right. The state reached by weaving the ring of awakening.”
Awakening.
“Caylum will respond to the awakening of the heir and reveal his true face together.”
* * *
Caylum decided to keep it inside Mimir’s Book for now.
There is nothing to use right now, and the effect will only be halved if I try to use it now that I have not tied the ring of awakening.
Checking Caylum’s power can be done after weaving the Ring of Awakening later. That way, it will be more accurate effect verification.
‘And now it’s a waste of time to go check Caylum’s power.’
The important thing now is not to check the effect of Caylum.
The important thing is to weave the ring of awakening.
After thinking like that, I put all my energy into weaving the ring of awakening all weekend.
Except for break time, I invested all my time only in weaving the ring of awakening.
And now late Sunday night.
“Excuse me.”
With the news we’ve been waiting for, Mr. Seokhyun visited the dormitory.
“here. These are the materials that the young master requested from the head of household.”
The news he had been waiting for was none other than the news that the ingredients for the elixir had arrived.
“Is there anything missing?”
“one. Laplace couldn’t be saved. There is no information on how to acquire it, let alone the information that I have… … .”
Uncle Seokhyun laughed bitterly with an expression of disrespect.
“Other than Laplace?”
“Everything else was saved.”
Mr. Seokhyun handed me a piece of paper.
It was a catalog with a list of purchased materials.
“As expected, the price is disregarded.”
“yes. Because materials are materials.”
A price list was written next to the name of each material.
There were some cheap ingredients, but most of them are easily over 100 million won.
No matter how much money a magician has, it’s not enough to pay this amount all at once.
Aren’t you overdoing it?
I felt very little guilty.
“Through experts within the family, the verification of the material was completed three times… … only. Just in case you don’t know, please contact us right away if you think there is a problem while using it. We will respond right away.”
“yes. At that time, please.”
Mr. Seokhyun lowered his head slightly.
“Now then, let’s go back to our mission. It’s good to prepare hard for the skipping exam, but take a little break. Then you get hurt.”
“yes. I’ll be careful. Thank you for your concern.”
Mr. Seokhyun smiled a little and left the room.
‘The quantity is not as large as I thought.’
Left alone, I immediately checked the material box Mr. Seokhyun had brought.
One, two, four, ten… … .
Thirty-two in total.
I’m sure it’s all there.
‘It all looks genuine.’
First of all, I can’t say 100% because I checked it roughly, but it’s 99% genuine.
Experts in the family reviewed it three times.
99.9% authentic.
I just closed the box.
‘But just in case, I’ll have to go through Mimir’s inspection again.’
Then, holding the box in his arms, he opened Mimir’s book.
Maybe today I will pass the training to weave the rings of awakening.
Looks like I’ll have to spend all my time making the elixir.
* * *
next morning.
I went to school with a rather tired face.
“Why are there zombies on the roadside?”
As I was walking down the street, I heard a familiar voice from behind.
It was a meal.
“I heard that you will rest well throughout the holiday season. Then it is. Where do you see that?”
Soon-chan clicked his tongue and approached me.
“What, did you stay up all night during the holidays? What kind of guy has dark circles down to his cheekbones?”
“What cheekbones? Don’t exaggerate.”
“exaggeration? Aaaaaaaaaa sweets? Grab any passers-by and ask. Are my words exaggerated? No, let me ask you. excuse me. junior?”
Soonchan spoke to a girl passing by.
“yes yes?”
“Tell me honestly. How is he now?”
“… … Are you honest?”
“yes. very frankly.”
Sunchan confidently replied.
How confident are you? Isn’t that what I mean?
“Hey, you’re handsome.”
“Such ten… … .”
In an instant, curses almost came out of Sunchan’s mouth.
In addition to the words that were completely different from what he expected, the compliments that he did not want to hear also came out, so it was natural for him to curse.
“Hey.”
The younger brother stepped back with a frightened expression on his face.
Sunchan turned around with a sad expression.
“Such ten… … Did you see the dotted answer? right Was Ha Yul good-looking? haha.”
Sunchan smiled pretentiously.
“yes? yes… … .”
“Thank you for your answer.”
Sunchan smiled broadly and waved his hand. The female student walked away from us with a puzzled look on her face.
“… … You picked the wrong line.”
“I chose the wrong line. look. Are you just overdoing it? How do dark circles come down to the cheeks… … .”
“No, not over. Didn’t you look in the mirror this morning?”
Soon-chan scratched his cheek with a mouth that said, “Ah.”
It’s an expression that something is frustrating.
“… … hello.”
Just then, Adela came up to us.
Sunchan’s eyes lit up.
“You came just fine. Adela. Ha-yul doesn’t know what to say… … .”
Soon-chan, who spoke out to get Adela’s sympathy, suddenly lost her words.
“… … There were zombies as a couple.”
Adela’s face was more serious than mine, and I was at a loss for words.
“Adela, did you even stay up all night during the holidays? What’s wrong with your face?”
“yes. I need to do a little research… … .”
Sunchan let out a big sigh.
“Really, the two of them are just the same… … .”
Sunchan shook his head and clicked his tongue.
“Eh. I don’t know. It’s your condition, you’ll take care of it yourself. Who do I care about I should be worried.”
Sunchan said that for the last time and walked ahead.
No, I ran out.
“Then I go to the classroom first. It’s my turn, but it’s late.”
Soon-chan disappeared like that.
On the way to school, only me and Adela were left.
“What did you do during the holidays?”
“It’s just, what and what.”
I also went to Mt. Baekdu.
I also trained to weave the ring of awakening.
I also made an elixir.
I literally did everything.
“I thought you were going somewhere with Captain Charles… … .”
Then, unexpected words came out of Adela’s mouth.
“… … saw?”
“yes. I happened to see Captain Charles getting into the car he was driving.”
did you see that?
He didn’t know I was riding, but he couldn’t have even seen Captain Charles in the car.
The car has good tinting.
“I haven’t seen your face in person.”
“If you haven’t seen the face… … Did you detect mana?”
“yes. Maybe it was the mana I sensed the other day… … . It was easy to be specific.”
“… … .”
It’s easy to say, but it’s not that easy.
If I or Captain Charles didn’t notice, it means we were quite far apart.
To think he had accurately captured Captain Charles’ mana from that distance.
It was something that even a few high-circle wizards couldn’t do.
‘As I get used to God’s grace, my talent is gradually blooming.’
It seems that something is growing day by day.
“It’s nothing. I just gave you a tour of Seoul.”
“is that so?”
Adela looked at me with a meaningful expression.
“then… … Two days ago, Captain Charles announced… … . Officer of the Black Mage Tower, the success of the parade has nothing to do with you?”
Director General Charles informed the International Counterterrorism Headquarters of Parade’s death two days ago on Saturday.
Of course, that fact was passed on to the Madoshin family as well as Adela’s family, the Sinbiwi family.
So that’s what you say.
Last Wednesday, I confirmed that I went somewhere with Charles.
Four days after that, it was announced that Parade was dead.
‘In addition, Adela knows that I have some sort of business relationship with Captain Charles.’
From Adela’s point of view, it was reasonable enough to tie me to the parade.
“… … .”
I was speechless for a moment.
How should I answer here? It’s easy to lie.
But does that mean anything?
As far as Adela’s expression is concerned, Adela appears to be in a state of certainty.
It won’t change anything if you lie to the current Adela.
I thought so.
‘That’s why I can’t tell the truth.’
It is not an exaggeration to say that all of my secrets are intertwined in this case.
I can’t reveal them all.
Although I intend to confide in Adela someday when it’s time to ask for help. It’s not that time yet.
‘What should I do?’
It was a time when I was frowning because my thoughts were not organized.
“If you can’t answer, you don’t have to.”
Adela spoke first.
“I cannot answer. Hesitate. Because that action itself is an answer.”
“… … .”
Adela knows me as well as I know Adela.
You should know better than anyone that my silence means affirmation.
“I won’t ask for details. Seeing as you didn’t tell Shin In-hyeok, the head of the family, it seems like you can’t really tell anyone.”
“… … How did you know you didn’t even tell your father?”
At my answer, Adela gave a small smile.
“hmm. I floated. It looks real.”
“… … .”
… … got hit
Adela’s smile widened a little.
“Anyway, I won’t ask for details. I don’t want to get into trouble by continuing to pry.”
Adela looked at me with a slightly refreshed expression.
“song. I will be late.”
“… … uh.”
I walked slowly, keeping pace with Adela.
something is messing with my head I don’t know why, but I felt like I was being victimized.
“finally… … . thank you.”
“… … what?”
“You didn’t lie.”
Having said that, Adela put her hands behind her back and walked down the street lightly like a cheerful little princess.
His footsteps seemed very light for some reason.
