#187
Helmut
Episode 187
“What is this sound?”
It’s written in a series of nonsense words, so I can’t figure out what it means. Area smiled slightly.
“Read it carefully. “That’s the phrase that hints at the location of the dungeon’s entrance. Lampione left it at the Wizard’s Association.”
The Wizards’ Association had a monopoly on Rampione’s will for a long time. However, when they were unable to find Rampione’s dungeon even after investing nearly a hundred years, they made their will public only then.
Rather, he hoped that someone would find Rampione’s dungeon and help in the development of magic.
Helmut read the note again.
‘I have endured eons of deterioration in a belly where not a single ray of light shines, and I stand tall and alone. The path begins at this place overflowing with green life. On a lonely night as black as my body, I suddenly look up at the sky and see that the moon is shining. When the full moon shines in the deepest darkness, six stars will light the way. Those who want to walk the path, show your qualifications. When lies and truth intersect, the door can be opened.’
They say wizards like metaphors, but Helmut couldn’t understand why they left their will in this way.
But as I looked around, I had a guess.
“If there is green life, it is water, and if there is overflowing water, it is in the middle of the sea.”
“A black rock cliff raised by volcanic activity. “There is an entrance there, surrounded by the sea.”
Naturally, my gaze turned towards the sea. A towering black cliff can be seen not far from the land.
The top of the cliff was covered in green with growing trees and grass, and it was beautiful to look at.
“I’m sure it’s not the only place like that. “How did you find it?”
“I researched Lampione’s life and whereabouts. While walking these shores, he had an important realization that influenced his magical accomplishments.”
“Why couldn’t the Wizards Association find it?”
“Rampione lived a long time and traveled a lot. Among the places he went to, there were many similar places. The Wizards’ Association also visited this place, but they weren’t as sure as I was. They should have looked more carefully. Lampione is not a very kind person. Even if you’re sure it’s here, it’s not easy to find.”
“… … “Didn’t you want to pass on the inheritance?”
“Maybe? Because Lampione was an archmage who showed unrivaled achievements. A genius among geniuses, he lamented that he was a finite human being. He didn’t create a successor because he didn’t like him. “It must be heartbreaking to see someone like that try to pass on his achievements after his death.”
“that.”
He is similar to Darian. Rather than feeling sorry for Darian, he had high eyesight.
It was only later that Darian met Helmut and made him his successor. Rampione, on the other hand, seems to have established a way to appoint a successor after his death.
“Rampione loves riddles. His dungeon, which is made up of a vast subspace, is full of all kinds of problems. “There are some problems that you can’t solve with just your head.”
“I have to get all of those questions right before I can inherit the legacy.”
“Yes, this is a difficult successor test for a succession wizard.”
“in… … “Is there any treasure?”
At this point, it is not at the level of the performance task. I’m already intrigued, but I think it would be even more interesting if it were a treasure hunt.
“I guess so. The name is the Archmage’s Dungeon. Perhaps they will hand over ownership of the dungeon? Then treasure will naturally follow.”
Wizards are rich. The legacy of a wizard like Lampione would surpass that of Darian.
Although the process of obtaining that inheritance will not be smooth. It may be more difficult than the battle at Bashor.
‘Money is enough. still.’
If there are more, there is no reason to refuse. Area added lightly.
“Except for magical research results, of course you also have your share.”
“I feel motivated. “The dungeon opens at night, right?”
“that’s right. And the dungeon is only open to the same person once a year for 6 hours. If you can’t solve the problem within that time, you’ll have to wait until the next year. “I tried it once before entering the academy and stopped halfway through.”
It was a wise choice. Because I didn’t think I could proceed any further. “Is the problem the same every time?”
“I hope so, but maybe not. “If Rampione has registered a huge number of problems and then solves the problems randomly selected from them.”
“What is the total number of questions?”
“I don’t know. “I expect around 100 questions.”
No matter how smart you are, if there are too many problems, it is impossible to solve them in time.
Isn’t it possible that Lampione had no intention of passing on his legacy and just created a dungeon that was impossible to conquer just to cause trouble?
Helmut was suspicious for a moment. When Helmut spoke about his suspicions, Area shook her head.
“I researched Lampione. Lampion Judging by the length of time you think you’ve been building the dungeon, he probably wouldn’t have caused that much trouble. There will be an end. “This time we will see the end!”
Area’s purple eyes sparkled like amethyst. Helmut stared at her. It was my first time seeing Area so excited.
Even when I went to Baden to play and see new things, Area was always calm. The frightened appearance they showed during the festival was surprising.
“So, when are you planning on moving to that cliff?”
“ah… … First, do some meditation. After restoring magical power.”
Area quickly sat down and placed her hands on her knees.
Just as a swordsman recovers vis through vis training, a wizard recovers magical power through meditation.
However, meditation also requires concentration and stamina. When my condition was bad, meditating was useless, so I just lay down.
A barrier was placed around the body to prevent blows during meditation.
Helmut felt the energy of the air being drawn into Area. Through his meditation, he turns the energy of the air into his own magic.
Silver hair fluttered, and white light illuminated the area around it like a halo.
A wizard’s magic lies in his heart. In a place like Magi.
Helmut felt a flow of power gathering in his heart. The sight was mysterious yet fascinating.
But I don’t think it will end anytime soon. Helmut decided to explore the sea, which he had never seen before.
*
A few hours later, after finishing meditation, Area stood up. The entire body is filled with magical power.
Wizards like places full of energy, and this was just such a place.
The sunset was setting on the coast. It’s just getting dark. There was still a lot of time left until the road opened anyway.
Area suddenly found Helmut.
‘Where is it? It’s evening, so I guess I’m hungry.’
Since he’s a swordsman, he shouldn’t starve. I still don’t know how difficult the process will be after entering the dungeon.
But Helmut didn’t seem to have any intention of starving. He happened to be catching two large lobsters from the beach. He had his pants rolled up and his shoes off.
He placed a lobster down in front of Area. He struggles to live.
“You can eat this, right? “lobster is delicious.”
I guess I thought I was asking them to let go of the fish because it was tasteless.
Alea raised her eyebrows as if she was shocked.
“You can eat it, but…” … “Why are you catching them when there is food?”
I didn’t come here to have fun. Here, you can just fill your stomach and eat anything when you return to Baden. He didn’t even need to hunt.
“Sea hunting… … ? “Isn’t lobster so good?”
Just because Helmut doesn’t mean he likes hunting very much. Hunting in the forest was something I was used to getting tired of.
But it was different at sea. The hunter’s instinct must have kicked in, and there were tons of things he wanted to catch.
While he was planning to commit a massacre, he changed his mind and selected the best of the dogs and captured them.
Area smiled for some reason.
‘It looks like you were enjoying it in your own way. ‘At times like this, I look like a child.’
“Yes, lobster sounds delicious. Should I bake it and eat it?”
Helmut looked at Area’s expression.
‘I guess you like it.’
After all, it has to be lobster. Area is tricky. Helmut thought strangely that most prey would not be noticed.
Helmut raised his hand towards somewhere in the sea.
“Actually, there are some big ones over there, but I don’t know if they’ll be delicious and I think they’ll be hard to prepare.”
‘The big one… … .’
When I looked in the direction he pointed, I saw a dolphin jumping. Alea flinched.
Since it was hunting, it was fortunate that Helmut didn’t catch a dolphin dripping with blood. Area also had a secret.
“I think you would live well even if you were left alone on a deserted island.”
Sighing, Area lit a fire with magic. Two lobsters were grilled until golden brown.
The taste of fresh lobster was great. After eating the food I brought, I was full.
Helmut suddenly looked up at the sky. The moon was shining in the dark sky.
‘It’s a full moon.’
Is that why you left early in the morning? Today is the moment when the road opens.
“How do I get to the cliff?”
There is no boat here. Area’s answer was clear.
“Fly.”
Flying means using magic. After erasing the traces left on the coast, Area chanted a spell and cast a spell on herself and Helmut.
“The flight of freedom.”
I have now become accustomed to the magic of Area surrounding my body. The body floats into the air.
The two flew quickly over the night sea with crashing waves. The cliff was extremely high. The moment it fell and hit the water, it broke my bones.
Because of that, it was quiet enough to faintly hear the sound of the waves, and it was closer to the sky.
It seemed like countless stars in the night sky were pouring down onto the cliff.
A secluded and mysterious place suitable for beginning the path of an archmage.
As Helmut got off the cliff, he remembered Lampione’s phrase.
‘When the full moon shines in the deepest darkness, six stars will light the way.’
“What are the six stars?”
Area was already exploring the top of the cliff.
He selected just six out of the similar-looking stones rising unevenly from the ground.
“If you look closely, you can see incontinence. It is called a ‘star’ because it has pieces of a meteorite embedded in it. “This will show you the way when the time comes.”
When I looked closely, I could see what looked like a silvery solid line on the black stone.
‘How do I find this?’
It seems like the wizard named Lampione didn’t want his dungeon to be attacked by anyone. He said he found no one except Alea.
“Rampione’s magic is sophisticated. “I won’t tolerate hitting you, so you can’t make any mistakes.”
Helmut felt bored as he watched Area measure the gap between the six stones with a tape measure she had taken out of her pocket.
This is something I’ve felt since I studied magic, but magic is unnecessarily twisted, requires a lot of thought, and is delicate.
The sword side is much more intuitive. Just fight the way you’re used to it and that’s it. You can only crush it with force if you clumsily roll your head.
Helmut once again confirmed his aptitude.
‘It’s a good thing I didn’t become a wizard.’
After finishing measuring, Area drew a line on the floor. A small circle was drawn on the floor exactly the same distance from each stone.
“It’s here. Now, when the time comes, you show your worth.”
Helmut did not ask how he should show his qualifications. Because it was obvious how a wizard would show his qualifications.
