Chapter 168
morning that day.
I was working on training to complete the mana core without fail.
Whoop, whoop, whoop.
The resonating sound of the Mana Core and Infinity Circle rang out clearly.
Resonant sound much clearer than before.
It was a pleasant sound that showed the perfection of the mana core.
‘With this momentum, I can finish it within the next two days?’
Mana core creation training is gradually accelerating with repetition.
It was partly because he had become accustomed to danjeon circular breathing through repeated practice, but the main thing was that the mana core itself began to fully assimilate into the body.
Like a tree that is perfectly rooted in the earth, it is growing rapidly absorbing all nutrients.
Now, the completion of the mana core itself is not such a big problem.
‘The real problem is… … .’
I slowly opened my eyes and looked at Aslan, who quietly closed his eyes beside me.
‘How should I get recognition from Aslan?’
The completion of the mana core is a kind of side bridge. Completing the Mana Core does not mean passing the page of the test.
‘Judging from the fact that the full-scale training begins after the mana core is completed, there is definitely a main training.’
Common sense makes it impossible to pass the training in one day.
‘Aslan is not a great person who can easily declare passing because the situation is urgent.’
At least it wouldn’t be so frustrating if I knew how to pass the fifth test page.
‘I said I’d tell you after completing the mana core and it’s over… … .’
Asran did not give any hints.
Passing the test and what.
He just repeats like a parrot telling him to complete the mana core.
“Concentrate.”
As if feeling that my thoughts had entered my head, Aslan opened his eyes and glared at me.
“… … yes.”
I closed my eyes again and focused all my attention on danjeon circulation breathing.
The mana core, which was the size of a pea, has now grown to the size of a decent watermelon.
‘I thought it was big enough to reach the heart.’
I wondered what would happen if it got bigger than this, but luckily there was no sign of it getting any bigger.
It was proof that the mana core was beginning to stabilize.
‘Whoa. Out of breath here.’
Dantian circulation breathing, the mana that had flowed through the inside was spewed out at once.
It rotates its body dozens of times, ejects worn-out mana, and accepts fresh mana.
It was a difficult process at first, but now I can do it as naturally as breathing.
“Whoa… … .”
Breathing out mana with such a deep breath.
Mongsil.
I felt something soft on my thigh.
Since I was sitting cross-legged, I was slightly pushed up, and something fluffy brushed past my exposed ankle.
width, breadth.
The feeling of four soft pillars stepping on my thighs one after another.
It felt like a dog riding on my thigh.
‘… … what?’
I slowly opened my eyes after spitting out all the old mana.
“… … fox?”
A certain fox is standing on top of my legs in the lotus position.
The pure white fur seemed softer than any silk that existed in this world.
The two eyes that glowed red seemed to embody flames.
Nobility and cuteness are properly harmonized, showing off a charm that seems out of this world.
No, it must be true that it is not actually of this world.
“Nine tails… … .”
This pure white fox has nine tails.
that means that.
“Amazing. To think that a gumiho would already show such closeness.”
“… … You are a real gumiho.”
This fox is a gumiho.
According to Aslan, it belongs to the category of ‘divine beast’.
Such a being curled up on top of my leg and lay down. Then, after yawning loudly, he blinked his eyes.
You look tired.
“Looking at your condition, it seems that your master’s scent has begun to emanate from you in earnest. Not bad. It is proof that the Mana Core has begun to assimilate with the Infinity Circle in earnest.”
Seeing such a nine-tailed fox, Aslan smiled.
Then, he reached out his hand to the nine-tailed fox’s head.
It must have been to stroke the nine-tailed fox’s head.
However, Asran’s attempt was immediately in vain.
Hwareuk!
A fox fire that suddenly emerged and blocked Aslan’s hand.
Cheer.
With the nine-tailed fox still curled up and lying down, he glared at Aslan with only one eye open.
If you bring more hands, I will burn them. It was the gaze and attitude that showed such a strong will.
“hmm.”
Aslan let out a sad cry and withdrew his hand.
At the same time, the floating fox fire disappeared in an instant.
ha ha ha
The gumiho gave a big yawn and leaned against my body this time.
He even went to sleep.
“That, this… … .”
“Leave it as it is. If you get on your nerves, you’ll turn into a lump of charcoal in no time.”
Aslan laughed in terror.
“He looks like that now, but he’s so strong that he can’t even compare to Horus or Darkness. Don’t provoke him.”
“… … .”
Stronger than Horus and Darkness.
At those words, cold sweat broke out on my forehead and back.
“It was fine. to continue training. Gumiho is a god. He has the power to purify mana just by existing. It will be of great help in increasing the purity of the mana core.”
“… … yes.”
Forcibly ignoring the tension that a non-ranked disaster species was riding on his thighs, he somehow began to focus on mana core creation training.
* * *
After 7 hours of training.
The morning was bright.
I used my break time to head to Mimir’s ward.
“A gumiho is an abama… … Shinsoo, who was Ray’s partner.”
When I told Mimir about the gumiho, Mimir started talking about the gumiho with a surprised expression.
“The fact that the nine-tailed fox approached the successor is proof that the successor’s mana properties are becoming similar to Ray’s. In other words, it is proof that you are training well. You don’t have to worry too much.”
“It’s not about training that I’m worried about… … .”
It’s because of the strange tension and fear that comes from having the gigantic power of a nine-tailed fox on your lap.
“There is no chance that the nine-tailed fox will harm the heir. As long as you don’t do random attacks, aim for vital points, or do crazy things like that.”
“… … Other than that, Aslan-sama made a fox fire just by touching it?”
“That’s because it’s Aslan. As for the gumiho, he absolutely hates anyone touching him except for the people he approves of.”
Mimir narrowed his eyes and grinned.
“Thanks to you, I couldn’t even touch it. too arrogant That’s why it’s more attractive… … .”
Mimir laughed like a pervert.
“I will definitely touch it someday… … .”
Mimir’s laughter created a sinister atmosphere.
“Kuhm.”
As if feeling my gaze, Mimir cleared his throat in embarrassment.
“Anyway, nine-tailed foxes do no harm to the successor, so there’s no need to be nervous. okay?”
“… … okay.”
drake. Horus. Darkness.
All of the non-ranked disaster species I’ve met so far are insane monsters, so it seems that I was nervous without even realizing it.
“Go back to the page of the fifth test and I’ll try to stroke it.”
“huh. You will probably like it very much.”
Mimir smiled as if he was thinking of a nine-tailed fox, as if he was missing something.
Since the nine-tailed fox is said to be Master’s partner, it must be through my words that he is reminded of Master.
“More than that, Mimir. Speaking of passing the pages of the fifth test. Is it possible for the rest of the time?”
Now, there are about two days left until Tkish’s permafrost is lifted.
No matter how much I thought about it, it was impossible to pass the fifth test page in the meantime.
“If you tell me how to get through, I’ll make an effort… … .”
“huh? What are you talking about? The conditions for passing the fifth test page are… … .”
It was when Mimir was about to say that while tilting his head.
Woo-woo-!
The whole library trembled.
Someone pressed the doorbell, and the alarm magic cast on Mimir’s Book was activated.
‘It’s already been so long.’
I thought I’d just go and talk. The conversation took longer than expected.
“sorry. I’ll go quickly.”
“Ah, yes. go and come.”
I left Mimir behind and left Mimir’s book.
I quickly put on Aes, put Mimir’s book inside, and put Aes in the subspace.
And immediately headed out of the room.
“Doesn’t it come out suddenly?”
Adela and Soonchan were waiting at the door.
He has two carriers in his hands and a backpack on his back.
“If you said you would send us off, shouldn’t you come out and prepare in advance? yes?”
Today is the return day.
Adela, Soonchan, as well as seniors and instructors. All the engineers are going back to Korea.
“sorry. Because I’m a bit focused.”
For reference, I decided to stay.
The nominal reason is to finish Seah’s funeral and prepare Shin Jihan’s funeral.
Of course, the real reason is for Tkish’s disposal.
“training?”
“right.”
“boy. My body got better, so I went right back to normal. okay. That is what you are.”
Sunchan laughed.
“Sorry. I wanted to go back with you.”
“… … Iknow, right.”
Adela expressed sympathy for Soonchan’s words.
Both of them look very sad.
“sorry. It seems like you can’t even openly be happy because of me… … . It’s just a nuisance.”
Because of Se-ah’s funeral this time, everyone seemed to be looking at me, and I didn’t show any signs of being openly happy.
I’m so sorry about that.
“Uh huh. don’t think weird No one thinks like that.”
“that’s right.”
“know. Not everyone is like that.”
That’s why I’m more sorry.
It’s a situation where it’s not enough to party all week with excitement, but it’s true that the steam cooled down because of me.
“If you’re so sorry, then come back to Korea and shoot yourself a big chin. Call all the seniors.”
“okay. I will. Let’s shoot the MVP bread big.”
“okay. heard clearly Don’t change your mind later?”
“I don’t change.”
One meal is not enough.
I’m going to have to organize a big party.
“Joohohseo. I have to tell my seniors about this good news. let’s go.”
Sunchan turned around and walked toward the lobby.
“Give me.”
Adela, who was trying to follow Soonchan, handed over a carrier.
“It’s okay… … .”
“I’m fine too. let’s go.”
“… … yes.”
We headed straight to the lobby.
* * *
After seeing off for about 30 minutes.
After the limousine bus everyone was riding was completely out of my sight.
I moved to a secluded garden near the hotel.
A secluded pavilion without a single person.
Standing in front of him, I slowly opened my mouth.
“You may come out.”
At that moment, a clicking sound was heard from behind.
“You can really see it.”
Charles.
She came in front of me with a confused expression on her tongue.
“Like I said. Captain Charles’ momentum is so unique. He cannot know unless he knows.”
“Write. If there’s a request to assassinate you later, I’ll have to refuse it unconditionally. Too bad.”
Charles said with a playful laugh. He smiled with a clear face that he had no intention of accepting such a request.
“So what are you doing today?”
“… … The reaction is not very funny.”
Charles pursed his lips with a somewhat disappointed expression.
I don’t know what pissed me off.
“Isn’t it too dry? I’m good at cracking jokes with my friends.”
It seemed that there was a difference in terms of intimacy.
I feel uncomfortable with Charles. Does he think so?
‘… … Actually, I think it’s uncomfortable.’
Would you be comfortable thinking how much I’ve seen Charles?
Of course it’s inconvenient.
Sunchan is nothing compared to Adela.
“I don’t find it particularly uncomfortable. It’s just that I’m an elder, and I’m just taking it seriously with respect.”
“respect… … .”
Charles’ expression brightened noticeably.
“Respect… … You mean I’m on top?”
“yes? yes. Yes?”
Anyone can see that Charles is dangerous.
“okay. right? Is that correct?”
Charles’ expression brightened moment by moment. what is so good
“Hmm. okay. If that’s the case, I’ll admit it again.”
Charles laughed with a ‘hehe’ sound.
“So what?”
“hmm? ah.”
The fact that Charles came directly meant that there was something important.
“ruler. here.”
Charles handed me a small box of something.
“Madam wants me to tell you.”
