Episode 111
Meanwhile, the hotel room where Shin In-hyeok is staying at that time.
Shin In-hyeok and Kim Seok-hyun were having a conversation.
“The purpose of The Fist is not precisely to be transported to the Huaelian Prison, but after being transported there, we believe that it is a judicial transaction on the condition of providing information about the Black Mage Tower.”
“It’s a judicial transaction. The U.S. government would most likely accept it.”
Americans who desperately need information about the Black Mage Tower are more likely to accept The Feast’s deal.
“yes. Complete release will be difficult, but I will allow you to live like a human being.”
The prison where heinous criminals like The Fist are detained is not just a prison, it is actually hell.
You have to live 24 hours a day wearing such restraints, and rice is replaced with automatically administered nutrients.
The horse is alive, in fact, it becomes a state that is not as good as dying.
The Feast would know that too.
That’s why we offer judicial transactions like this.
At least to get out of that infinite hell.
“Whatever it is, it’s a win for us. As long as you safely transport one criminal, information about the Black Mage Tower will come into your hands.”
At Kim Seok-hyun’s words, Shin In-hyeok nodded slightly.
Shin In-hyeok knows that there is no loss in this incident.
However, there is one curious thing.
“Why did The Feast make such an offer to Ha Yul?”
If you were going to make a proposal like this, there was no reason to pick out Shin Ha-yul.
I could do it with Kim Seok-hyun, and I could do it with Shin In-hyeok.
Rather, considering the neatness of the work, it would have been better to call Shin In-hyeok or the masters of the tower.
The Fist must have known that, but why did they choose to sing Shin Ha-yul?
“Perhaps it was decided that there was no one other than Master Ha-yul who would choose to remove the barriers in the meeting room and detention room.”
Kim Seok-hyun recalled the appearance of The Feast he had seen in the past three days.
“Even while I was guarding the visiting room, The Fist asked me several times to do so by disabling the barriers in the detention room. Of course, neither I nor the people in the visiting room listened to that request.”
“So you called Ha Yul?”
“yes. I think he used Master Ha-yul to create a 3-minute gap when the barriers in the meeting room and detention room were removed.”
“It seems likely.”
Shin In-hyeok’s eyes shone sharply.
“Did the gaps in the CCTV settings in the prison turn out to be true?”
“yes. I checked right away, and it was true. As The Feast said, three minutes after the barriers in the meeting room and detention room were lifted. There was no video from that time in the main control room.”
Shin In-hyeok’s brow furrowed.
“Does that mean there are warlocks among the real prison guards?”
“Even if they aren’t among the prison guards, some of them seem to be villains affiliated with the Black Mage Tower, such as construction officials or security officials.”
“… … .”
Shin In-hyeok’s expression became more serious. According to The Fist, this is not the only prison with such gaps.
If other prisons are set up like this, this is a bigger problem than I thought.
“In order to get information about the spy or the special settings of the other prisons, I need to get him safely transferred to the Faelian prison.”
“yes. In many ways, his information was desperately needed.”
“It would be nice to receive information in advance.”
“I will never tell you. Information about the Black Mage Tower is currently his only lifeline. I’m not the one to offer that first.”
“… … I guess so.”
The Feast is not stupid enough to casually let go of his own lifeline.
He won’t say a word until he’s taken to the Faelian Prison.
“How are the transfer procedures going?”
“It’s progressing quickly, but since the transfer destination is none other than the Huaelian prison… … .”
As it is the most robust prison in the world, the procedure will inevitably take a long time.
“As the government is alert, it may end a little sooner… … . Considering that even the security guards at the Olympiad will be mobilized for transportation, I think it would be better to transfer them after the competition is over.”
This is not the opinion of Kim Seok-hyun alone, but the opinion of the US government and each magic tower.
Everyone puts The Fist’s transfer date after the closing ceremony of the Olympiad.
“… … okay.”
Even Shin In-hyeok knows that that is the most reasonable choice.
It is true that it is better to be sure to transfer after 10 days than to transfer when the power is distributed ambiguously.
I know it rationally.
“Is it because of Jihan-nim?”
But not emotionally.
Currently, Shin In-hyeok has obtained information that Shin Ji-han is an insider.
The direct blood relative of the family is the VVIP of the Black Mage Tower.
It was a terrible situation that could lead to the collapse of the entire Mage family if not dealt with as soon as possible.
Given that situation, it was natural to want to get information about the Black Mage Tower as soon as possible.
Only then can Shin Ji-han be dealt with as quickly as possible.
“… … Excuse me. I will stop talking about this.”
Seeing Shin In-hyeok’s serious expression, Kim Seok-hyun finished his speech.
No more talking about this now, it’s just a scrape.
“Then I will return to my mission.”
Kim Seok-hyun stood up from his seat.
Now that I have finished all the reports, I was thinking of going back to Shin Ha-yul’s escort mission.
“There won’t be any need to go back too soon.”
Shin In-hyeok stopped Kim Seok-hyun from leaving the room.
“He is in the arena today. The Black Magic Tower, let alone Ha Yul, cannot harm anyone in the arena.”
that person
Sofia Annechefrey.
World’s greatest wizard.
As long as she is there, the Olympiad Stadium is the safest place in the world.
Even Kim Seok-hyun knows that.
“But a mission is a mission. Let’s go back quickly.”
But a mission is a mission.
It is your job to do your best in the assigned task.
Seokhyun Kim lowered his head slightly.
Seeing Kim Seok-hyun like that, Shin In-hyeok smiled.
“You still have a hard-earned personality.”
Kim Seok-hyun’s consistent appearance over the past 20 years naturally made me laugh.
Because of this, Shin In-hyeok has no choice but to trust Kim Seok-hyun.
“Then I’m… … .”
That was when Kim Seok-hyun was about to leave the room.
Ugh-!
Kim Seok-hyun’s phone rang.
It was a text from Min Jang-hyun.
Kim Seok-hyun immediately checked the text message.
“… … .”
And at that moment, both eyes widened.
“This, I guess I can go late.”
Kim Seok-hyun smiles with a mesmerized expression. Looking at Kim Seok-hyun, Shin In-hyeok asked.
“What is going on?”
“I don’t think I’ll be able to meet Master Hayul if I go right now.”
Kim Seok-hyun held out his phone to Shin In-hyuk and showed him the text message that had just arrived.
[Currently, Sophia Anechevri is having a private meeting with Master Hayul.]
“poison… … big?”
Shin In-hyeok’s two pupils dilated as much as they could.
* * *
A woman smiling with a benevolent face in front of her eyes.
She was sweating coldly as she made eye contact with the greatest wizard of this era, Sophia Anechefri.
nervous.
I’m so nervous that I wonder if I’ve ever been this nervous before in my life.
“Don’t be too nervous. Just think of her as her grandmother next door and treat her comfortably.”
“… … yes.”
It’s the grandmother next door.
Who in the world could think so in front of this legendary archmage.
“hmm. I can’t see any room to relax. what about this… … .”
Sophia-sama put her hand on her cheek and thought for a moment with a worried expression.
Then, with an expression that he had a good idea, he got up from his seat.
“Oh, would you like some tea first?”
With those words, I move my steps to the shelf with graceful movements.
“no! it’s okay!”
I quickly got up from my seat and stopped Sofia-sama.
“If it’s a car, I’ll get in.”
The car that Sofia Anechefri drove herself.
It’s honestly embarrassing.
“are you okay. Please sit down. It is nothing more than serving a cup of tea to a young junior.”
Sophia-sama smiled with an expression like a merciful Virgin.
The warmth is like the sunlight on a fine spring day.
“now. Come on. Don’t be pressured.”
Sophia-sama lightly pressed my shoulder. It was a touch that really didn’t feel any power, but somehow I couldn’t deny that power.
I sat down quietly.
“Then please wait a moment.”
Sophia-sama starts brewing tea with her familiar hands.
I was staring blankly at Sophia-sama’s profile.
Elegant, noble, noble.
Every action is full of grace.
The gigantic momentum that is emitted in the middle of the day is combined with elegance and dignity, giving off a strange aura.
‘awesome.’
I was just brewing tea, and I thought that.
“It seems strange to see an old man making tea.”
Sophia-sama gave a small smile.
“Oh, no. It’s not like that. just… … I want to be cool.”
“oh. Thank you even for the empty words.”
The smile grew brighter.
“Here you go. It’s my favorite car. I don’t know if it will fit in your mouth.”
After finishing all the preparations, Sophia put the teacup down in front of me.
“thank you.”
I immediately brought the teacup to my mouth. And as soon as the car entered his mouth, his eyes widened.
this scent. this sweetness.
‘Elena’s herbal tea… … .’
Elena’s herbal tea that we tasted on the third test page.
The taste was very similar.
“It’s herbal tea grown with mana in the forest. How does it fit in your mouth?”
“yes.”
Herbal tea grown with mana in the forest.
So is it?
I can smell the scent of Elena.
‘The surrounding mana is also similar to Elena’s.’
sweet color.
It’s probably because it’s a big herbal tea with kind mana, so it has such a kind taste.
“I’m glad you really like it.”
Sophia-sama smiled with an expression that made the world feel good.
“Are you a little more relaxed now?”
“… … yes.”
Could it be because of the unique soothing effect of herbal tea? The trembling in my chest completely subsided.
I held the teacup in my hand and met Sophia-sama’s eyes.
Sophia-sama smiled widely.
“It was a good expression before, but it’s much better now that the tension is gone. Straight eyes that show a strong will. Exactly what I expected.”
“That, thank you.”
I put down my teacup and bowed my head.
Sophia-sama also put the teacup down on the table.
“Are you curious why I called you out this way?”
“yes.”
Why did Sophia Anechevri call me, a mere student with no connection whatsoever?
“Would you like to guess?”
Sophia-sama smiled mischievously. I made eye contact with Sophia-sama for a short time before slowly opening my mouth.
“Is it because of my eyes?”
Eyes that are evaluated to be similar to Sophia’s jewel eyes.
new idea.
Perhaps he called me this way because he became interested in its owner.
“yes. That is correct.”
Sophia-sama clapped and added that it was the correct answer.
“I really wanted to talk to a junior who said he had eyes similar to mine.”
Sophia-sama’s eyes, staring straight into mine, shone like jewels.
“Ah, it shouldn’t be called similar eyes. I will correct it.”
Jewel-like eyes filled my retinas.
“I really wanted to meet a junior with the original in my jewelry.”
“… … Is it original?”
“yes. original.”
At the sudden remark, my head tilted.
“I guess you didn’t know. Of course I thought you would know. No, you know, but are you pretending not to know?”
Sophia-sama laughed softly as if she was having fun.
“My jewel eye is just a degraded copy of a certain demonic eye.”
“A deteriorated copy?”
Sophia-sama lifted her butt off the chair and stretched out her hand to me.
“It’s not just jewelry. All mystic eyes that exist in this world are degraded copies of some kind of eye.”
Then, he touches the lower part of my eye with his thumb.
“The beginning and root of all mystic eyes. Source. The eyes of the great First Archmage.”
“… … !”
My pupils dilated in surprise.
“The Mystic Eye possessed by Ray Bell Bytenor. God’s Eye. A deteriorating copy of your eyes.”
Sophia-sama smiled.
“I wanted to see what kind of person a junior with those eyes is.”
