Chapter 150
After a conversation of about 30 minutes or so.
Sophia, guided by Charles, left the hospital without anyone knowing.
“phew. It was close.”
By the time I was a little far from the hospital.
Charles, who was driving, let out a sigh of relief.
Concealing this encounter was by no means an easy task.
I was expecting about 20 minutes, but the conversation lasted for 30 minutes, so it was even more dangerous.
Even if it was delayed by one minute, the fact that Sophia and Shin Ha-yul had been alone would have been known.
If anything, the relationship between Sophia and Charles could have been exposed.
“Uh.”
Even thinking about it again makes me feel cold.
To think that a secret that had been kept for more than ten years would be caught just because of something like this.
“So, Madame. Did the talk go well?”
Charles was driving, looking at Sofia in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
He seems to be thinking a lot, his expression is quite serious.
“He said he would think about it.”
Sophia got out of her thoughts and met Charles’ eyes through the mirror.
“lets think? what?”
Charles tilted his head.
The purpose of today’s meeting is to convey information about the King of Darkness to Shin Ha-yul.
As such, Sophia’s one-way information delivery conversations must have been the main focus.
Why do you think the answer comes from thinking about it?
“I asked if you would like to become my disciple.”
“… … Wh-what?”
Charles opened his eyes and turned his head.
With an expression wondering what he heard, he blankly met Sophia’s eyes.
Baaaaang-!
At that moment, a clang sound was heard from behind.
He was frightened and screamed at the sight of the car in front staggering from side to side like a drunk driving.
“Charles. If you’re going to lose your eye, switch to self-driving mode and then do it.”
“ah.”
Charles quickly turned his gaze back to the front and activated the car’s self-driving mode.
“done.”
Like Charles’ complex examination, the car that had been rocking left and right suddenly stabilized.
After completing the setting, Charles turned his body 180 degrees and sat down, hugging the neck support and making direct eye contact with Sophia.
“Did you ask Shin Ha-yul to become your disciple?”
“yes.”
“Why all of a sudden? You said you wouldn’t have a disciple. If you fall in the eyes of the Dark Mage King for no reason, that’s even more difficult.”
The throne on which Sophia Anetsefri sits is only titleless.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is the best seat in the world.
You can put the 12 magic towers down and use them as you like.
It is also possible to intervene directly with national governments.
It was practically a one-man state, and a seat that only wizards who had reached the pinnacle could sit.
Even throughout the long history, it is a supreme position that no one has reached except for Sophia Anechevri.
“No, you said you would think about it more than that? Doesn’t he know what kind of position Madame’s disciple is?”
By the way, the reason Sofia doesn’t have a special title for her position is because Sophia wanted it.
If you have a title, you have no choice but to belong within the bounds of power and position.
Under the belief that she would remain completely neutral, she suggested that the name of the position she sat in be ‘unnamed’, and each government and world association were thrilled with her noble cause and accepted the proposal.
“No, there’s no way a wizard wouldn’t know about the throne of a military officer.”
This is as much common sense as a mage knows the circle.
“yes. Of course you would have known.”
“But you said you would think about it?”
“yes.”
money, fame, and status.
Taking Sophia’s place is tantamount to saying that I can put everything in the world under my feet.
To refuse to think of such a place for a moment.
“… … Another line?”
It was incomprehensible to Charles’ common sense.
“No, they say your pride won’t allow you to be under someone else?”
To refuse such an offer is either a madman or something. Or an arrogant asshole.
Either one.
“no. It was not for that reason.”
Sophia laughed bitterly.
“The child said so. The position of being my disciple is too much for me now. He is said to be overpaid.”
Shin Ha-yul said.
He is still 18 years old.
He said that he was still too young and weak to spend his energy on other things.
Right now, rather than worrying about other things, he said he wanted to focus only on the achievement of magic.
“It’s not wrong, but… … .”
Power overflowing in minutes destroys people.
The position of being a disciple of Sophia Anechevri is exactly the same for the current servant Ha-yul. If you accept it without hesitation, you will be destroyed as it is.
“… … it’s so cold Normally, you wouldn’t even think about it that way.”
“yes. He’s a smart kid. More than I thought.”
Sophia’s eyes shone brightly.
“That makes me even more greedy.”
Even though he is a genius with enormous talent, he has the eyes to look at himself objectively.
Such existence is by no means rare.
Even more so if you are a being with the same level of talent as Shin Ha-yul.
“Our madam. You’re really attached to him.”
“yes. I think he is the only one who will succeed me.”
It was something I thought about when we met before, but today’s meeting has made that idea even stronger.
There is only one person in this world who can stop the Dark Mage King.
only the divine rate
“Ah~ Is that why you asked me to come as a disciple? Whether or not you fall in the eyes of the Dark Mage King, in order to focus your power on him first?”
“yes. It would be impossible to hand over all of my position, but in about three years I will be able to lay some groundwork.”
That’s why he tried to accept Shin Ha-yul as a disciple at some risk.
In order to empower Shin Ha-yul.
After Sophia’s death, it was to prepare a system so that the power of the position could be fully concentrated on the servant.
‘In the first place, that child will soon fall into the eyes of the Dark Mage King. Regardless of whether I interfere or not.’
With that much potential, there is a high possibility that he would immediately catch the eye of the Dark Mage King immediately after graduating from the academy.
If so, it is better to accept them as disciples in advance and give them strength.
Sophia made that decision and suggested that Shin Ha-yul come in as a disciple.
“But, if he said that he would think about it while using the word excessive pay… … Isn’t that what you mean by refusal?”
“… … yes. Yes.”
There was a high probability that Shin Ha-yul’s ‘I’ll think about it’ was an intention of euphemistic refusal.
“Hmm. okay? That’s a bit unfortunate. If she becomes Madame’s disciple, then she becomes my priest, right? Then I could have pampered myself.”
“Charles. then i can’t use it You should treat him like a younger brother and treat him well.”
Sophia glared at Charles with sharp eyes.
“I’m kidding. joke. What am I supposed to be like an old man? It’s just that if he came downstairs, it would have been easier to gather information about the Black Mage Tower.”
Through the black mana latent deep inside the tiger of three primary colors, he has an excellent observation ability reminiscent of the king of black magic.
With that power, the investigation into the Black Mage Tower, which hadn’t progressed for 10 years, would be revitalized.
Thinking about it again, it’s kind of sad.
“You don’t have to worry about that. Cooperation with him was promised.”
“… … uh?”
Immediately after Shin Ha-yul euphemistically rejected the disciple request.
As scheduled, Sophia told the story of the Fist transfer ceremony one by one.
The Dark Mage King overcame the natural weakness of man called time.
Entering the 10th circle with a high probability.
And for some reason, he is reluctant to kill himself.
From the beginning of the case to the end, everything was revealed as time permits.
“After all the talk. That child was like that. If you ever need any help, let me know. I already had a chuckle with the Black Mage Tower. He said that he would do his best to cooperate in the line within his power.”
You seem to have grasped the flow of the conversation.
Before Sophia made the first proposal, Shin Ha-yul made a counter-proposal first.
Thinking back on it, it couldn’t have been a truly clever brain.
“okay? That’s good. It will be of great help.”
Charles grinned.
Shin Ha-yul’s eyes would surely be of great help.
‘Then how can I get help? First of all, since I’m on the death penalty, it’s legal to tease me a little, right? then… … .’
It was when Charles was thinking about that.
“So Charles. Please help him well.”
“Leave it to me. It’s amazing how I can help again… … huh? assistant?”
Charles opened his eyes wide and asked again.
“Am I an assistant? Isn’t he helping me?”
“yes.”
“… … Am I below?”
“yes.”
“… … why?”
“You are a mercenary. The child is the employer. Of course, Charles is below you.”
Sophia laughed.
Charles’ face twisted at that smile.
* * *
Two days passed in an instant. I thought it would be a boring time, but I spent two days that were unexpectedly full.
During the day, Sunchan, Adela, and seniors came one after another to visit the hospital and had a good time.
Before and after that, my father, the Red Magic Tower Lord, and the Green Magic Tower Lord visited me in the hospital and had a beneficial time.
Late at night, when hospital visits were prohibited, I spent time with Kyle, Dahlia, and the blue mage lord, who were also admitted to the hospital, and had late-night discussions with the sick.
Other than that, when I was alone, I was immersed in stabilizing the Infinity Circle, including mana circulation.
In addition, in the spare time, we had time to organize the information we heard from Sophia, her father, and the masters of each mage tower.
The next day, this routine was repeated, and the two days passed without a dull moment.
And now, safely discharged from the hospital, and returned to the hotel.
“Then, Bocchan. Get some rest.”
Mr. Seokhyun, who escorted me from the hospital to the hotel, opened the door to my room one last time and bowed his head.
“If anything happens, call me right away. here. It is an emergency bell.”
The man handed me a crude remote control that looked like a nurse call.
“Anything like this… … .”
I know my body best.
I’m normal enough that there’s nothing wrong with this. There’s no reason why you should accept this.
“no. It is said that he is fine now, but until yesterday, the boy’s body was in a state like a bomb on the verge of exploding. As long as it is a symptom of unknown cause, one situation may happen. It is a pager for that time.”
“… … okay.”
Before being discharged, with a serious expression, he seemed to recall the words of the doctor who told him to prepare for the worst.
Mr. Seokhyun’s expression was very serious and serious.
“Then I will be waiting nearby. Have a good rest.”
“yes. See you later.”
Uncle Seokhyun lowered his head again and closed the door.
So, I was left alone in the room.
“phew.”
Even though it’s not my home, I felt the comfort of my own home.
Is it because I stayed for a long time?
Or do you feel comfortable compared to the inconvenience of the hospital?
maybe it’s the latter
I immediately took off my coat and headed to the magic vault.
‘Mimir must be very worried.’
After the open raid ended, a whopping 3 days had passed.
Since I’m not coming in a day, you must be very worried.
I should go and report soon.
With a familiar motion, I unlocked the magic safe, took out the Book of Mimir, and opened it.
A reversal of familiar vision.
The inside view of the library, which became even larger as it became the 5th circle, caught my eye.
And in the center, I saw Mimir reading a book alone.
‘hmm?’
something is offended
Should I say it’s a face full of annoyance?
“Mimir. I’m here… … .”
While waving his hand toward Mimir, he approached.
“uh… … ?”
A third person, hidden behind the bookshelf, caught my eye.
“You come early.”
A sharp-looking man dressed all in black.
“Aslan… Polo Hamruin?”
“Where did you sell your honorific?”
Asran.
He sat next to Mimir, legs crossed, holding a book.
“Aslan-nim… … Why in the Book of Mimir?”
Asran closed the book he was reading, shifted his posture and sat down, resting his chin on his chin and smiling.
“I came to play because I was bored.”
“… … .”
“It’s been a while since I said hello to Mimir-nim.”
At those words, Mimir’s expression frowned.
“… … When you’re done greeting, please leave. Asran.”
Saying that, Mimir’s forced smile was quite worth seeing.
‘… … What is this situation?’
Dozens of question marks popped into my head.
