Chapter 172
“young master. called… … .”
Mr. Seok-hyeon, who entered my room on my call, was at a loss for words before he finished his greetings.
“Do, young master… … that… … .”
I was stunned to see a nine-tailed fox wagging its tail in my arms.
“The monster’s baby… … is it?”
Five tails far from normal. Red eyes that do not seem like ordinary animals.
Finally, even the strange aura that surrounds it.
It was natural for Seokhyun to judge that he was a monster’s offspring.
“Bastards, have you seen monsters follow people so well?”
The gumiho cried aegyo.
It was like a heart-melting cry.
“If it’s a tamer… … . no. Even the monsters tamed by the Tamer follow people like that… … .”
The old man’s eyes narrowed.
You seem to have a lot on your mind.
“This is not a monster, but a completely different species called Shinsoo.”
“Are you a divine beast by writing the number of a beast in the word for ghost god?”
“yes. you’re right.”
“Shinsu… … .”
The old man’s expression became more complicated.
Hearing of a new proper noun called Shinsoo, he seems to have more thoughts.
“It’s the first time I’ve heard of it. Are they completely different from monsters?”
“yes. Shinsoo… … .”
I explained to the uncle about the divine beast.
Since there was no concept and information about ‘Shinsu’ in this era, it was explained in as much detail as possible.
“It’s a mythical species… … .”
After hearing all the explanations, the old man fell into thought again.
Then, I stare at the baby gumiho yawning in my arms.
“Certainly, I can’t feel the soggy life characteristic of monsters at all, but… … .”
“Because they aren’t actually monsters.”
The old man let out a small sob.
It was the first time I learned about the concept of Shinsoo, and it seems that something like cognitive dissonance has come.
but. It’s common sense to classify all animals with mana as monsters. Do it even if your head hurts.
“… … May I touch it?”
By touching it, it seems that you are trying to judge for yourself whether it is dangerous or not.
“no. That’s not okay. It’s because he’s a bit shy. I absolutely hate being touched by anyone other than me.”
Unfortunately, however, nine-tailed foxes are not something you can touch just because you want to.
“… … Is that so.”
Mr. Seokhyun fell into thought again.
about 1 minute like that.
“All right. I’m still not 100% sure… … . If the master said so, then it would be so. yes. I will believe you.”
The uncle said with a refreshing expression as if he had shaken off all delusions.
“Shinsu. Such creatures did exist. This is an amazing discovery.”
It was a common sense gap, and he decided to fully believe in my words.
It was a truly grateful thing.
“So, the reason why you showed such a special existence to me separately was to ask for preparation so that there would be no problem even if I raised that divine beast?”
Should I say Mr. Seokhyun?
You must have figured out my purpose through detailed information like my current situation and my attitude.
“yes. May I ask you?”
“of course. I will prepare right away.”
This is why I like Mr. Seokhyun.
Quick brain rotation and quick work. Is there anyone who would hate to have such a person as a subordinate?
‘Come to think of it, if I go back to Korea, this will be the end.’
The reason why Mr. Seok-hyeon was always attached to me was not because Mr. Seok-hyeon became my subordinate.
All because of my father’s orders.
It’s just a hierarchical relationship derived from the order to protect me while in America.
When I go back to Korea, this relationship will end. Seokhyun and I go back to our previous relationship.
I’m sorry if that was a bit disappointing.
Now I’m too used to receiving help from Mr. Seok-hyeon.
“It would be better to hide the concept of divine water. Then let’s say it’s a taming monster, take a test and officially register it with the Association.”
“yes. I think you can do that.”
“Originally, we would have to wait at least a week, but fortunately, the sorcerers and tamer associations are building a pretty good relationship. Within three days, you will be able to register before returning to Korea.”
I licked my lips once again as I saw the man who completed the work quickly.
‘it’s a shame. I’m sorry.’
Do you have to let that talented person go? The regret doesn’t cool down.
“The object name… … What should I do with it?”
“I think you can just use a nine-tailed fox.”
“Are you okay? To use the name of a non-ranked endangered species that only exists in literature… … .”
“I can’t help it. With such an unusual appearance, it would be more suspicious to give it a different name.”
“That is also true. Then, unlike the literature, it is not a dangerous existence like an out-of-rank disaster species. I will prepare a report.”
“yes. thank you.”
I lightly stroked the head of the nine-tailed fox that was still roaring in my arms.
“Is it because you only have five tails, because you’re still a baby?”
“yes. I haven’t grown up yet.”
Mimir says. It is said that the tail of a nine-tailed fox is decided according to my ‘achievement in the Infinity Circle’.
The reason why a nine-tailed fox has five tails is because my achievement is in the 5th circle.
“I guess that’s why it’s so small.”
“yes. When it grows up, it will outgrow any large SUV.”
A Shinsoo that grows along with my growth.
My partner bound by covenant, a gumiho.
“Can I just say my name is Gumiho?”
“hmm… … .”
You can just call me a nine-tailed fox, but since my name is my partner, I want to give her a suitable name.
what name would be good
It’s like changing the unique name of Gumiho.
Speaking of giving a feeling like a name on the line that maintains a certain degree of originality… … .
“Miho. Miho would be appropriate.”
“That is an appropriate name. I do have a feeling that it was built a little sloppily.”
“What about Miho? My last name is Miho Shin. Isn’t that a pretty name?”
“It feels different when I put the Bocchan’s last name on it. That sounds like a good name.”
“Right?”
I am a nine-tailed fox in my arms. He hugged Miho again.
“Is that right, Miho?”
Miho, who was constantly yawning, looked at me.
And then she cried cutely as if she was coquettish.
I think I like the new name.
… … no. Is this more like a nickname rather than a new name?
“Okay. You will probably be contacted within today, and you will be able to get tested within 2-3 days.”
As if all preparations were finished, Mr. Seokhyun put the phone back in his pocket.
“thank you.”
I got up from my seat with Miho in my arms.
“Then let’s go right away.”
“… … Are you going? Where are you talking about?”
“The lower floor of the Faelian Prison where T’Kish is imprisoned.”
At my words, Mr. Seokhyun’s pupils widened slightly.
“The words of going to Tkish… … .”
As if he had caught the true intention of my words right away, he looks at me and Miho in my arms alternately, blurring his words.
“yes.”
I put Miho on the table for a moment and quickly put on my coat.
“I’ve found a way to neutralize T’Kish’s magic.”
Miho, who had been put on the table for a while while putting on his coat, was held back in his arms and held up slightly as if to emphasize it to Mr. Seokhyun.
“He This is the key to neutralize T’Kish’s magic.”
Gumiho, a god who handles souls.
Since it has not yet fully grown, it is impossible to directly destroy T’Kish’s spirit body, but it is possible to sever the connection between T’Kish and the ‘Sanctuary of the Spirit’ prepared by T’Kish.
* * *
3 and a half hours later.
I took the four of us and headed to the bottom floor of the Faelian Prison where T’Kish was being held.
“Did you have a talent for timing?”
Companion A. The red mage tower saw Miho in my arms and narrowed his eyes.
“It is not timing. It’s impossible to carry a tamed monster in your arms like that. Because of their aggression, they usually get attacked.”
Companion B. The blue mage lord came to his own conclusion and answered me before I could answer anything.
“Then what, is that taming magic also called arcane magic?”
C. Charles, his companion, crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes, glaring at Miho as he said.
Perhaps that gaze was quite close, Miho growled with a ferocious expression.
“Wow. It’s a surprise. He has a temper.”
As if taken aback by that momentum, Charles took a step back with his shoulders trembling.
“sorry. He doesn’t follow anyone but me.”
“okay? It’s very arrogant to play as it is.”
Charles smacked his lips.
Strange heat felt in both eyes.
Apparently, he wanted to pet Miho.
I’m sorry because it’s impossible.
“An arcane magic that has the power to erase all hostilities only from the Tamer himself?”
The blue mage lord stroked my chin and observed me, Miho, and Charles.
“Is it like a spell of absolute obedience?”
And then he was immersed in his own world.
I don’t know exactly what hypotheses you’re building, but what’s certain is that not all of them are correct.
I don’t even know that a nine-tailed fox is a divine animal, so how can I infer the correct answer?
“Rather than that, this little fox. Is that a gumiho? If it has five tails, should it be called Ohmiho?”
“That’s right. It’s not yet an adult, so it only has five tails.”
“Right. Hmm… … . So the nine-tailed fox was a living creature that actually existed. I thought it would be unconditionally fictional.”
There was a lot of curiosity in Charles’ eyes.
“Where did you find him?”
“I was curious about that too. Where the hell did you find that monster?”
Charles and the Red Mage Tower asked at the same time.
“just. I was lucky.”
I moderately avoided answering.
“I hate to tell you. Is this indeed.”
“Sheesh.”
The red mage lord stroked his chin as if he was having fun, and Charles clicked his tongue as if he was mean.
“An encounter that cannot be told… … And a species that hadn’t been discovered for more than a few thousand years in the past… … . There is also the possibility that it is a type of spirit magic or phantom beast summoning magic, which is one of the magics that have been used in real life… … .”
The blue mage lord’s expression became even more vivid. I got another hint. He was making that face.
No, if you went to the phantom beast summoning magic, I think you’re pretty close to the correct answer.
Should I say the blue mage tower lord? It’s a great brain rotation speed.
“I don’t need anything else. Is it true that it can solve the affair resurrection magic called Tkish?”
The last companion D.
Shin In-hyeok, the head of the Madosing family.
My father, who had been silent for a long time, asked with a bloody look.
Do you think he is the one who killed Tkish, killed his sister, and seduced Shin Ji-han to death? The wrath on me and the murderous intent close to vengeance are clearly pouring out.
“yes. It is the truth.”
“okay. That’s it. That’s enough.”
My father’s spirit grew even colder.
The mana around is rough.
It is full of the will to tear everything apart right now.
“Oh. Your father is scary.”
Charles sneaked up to me and whispered in my ear.
“Be careful. As a calm person by nature, it is easy to get caught up in a storm of emotions. Shin In-hyeok, I don’t think that would be possible for that nobleman, but there could be a variable, so think about it in advance.”
It’s quite common to get caught up in emotions and mess things up.
Charles must be worried about that.
‘Like you said, I think it’s a useless worry… … .’
I don’t think that’s the case with my father, but as the real Charles said, it’s something you never know.
There’s nothing wrong with paying attention.
“yes. I will keep that in mind.”
“Yes, yes.”
After replying with a small smile, Charles walked away from me.
“You just arrived.”
Charles untied his arms from behind his neck and glared at the door in the distance.
A door that is protected by a complex protection device that cannot be described with simple words such as “severe.”
The door to the room where Tkish is restrained.
we stood in front of it
“Then I’ll open it right away.”
The blue mage lord unlocked the security using the security code and security card given to him by the officer in advance.
No, I was trying to unlock it.
“wait a minute!”
If I hadn’t stopped you, you would have.
“Why is that?”
“Miho seems to have sensed something suspicious.”
Asran and Mimir said.
The mythic magic that I can get by passing the page of the fifth test is an all-purpose magic that is useful not only for combat but also for detection and assistance.
In other words, nine-tailed foxes are good at detecting them.
Miho felt something.
There’s nothing wrong with being careful.
“Is it Miho?”
I called out to Miho, whose eyes were shining brightly in my arms.
Miho’s gaze slowly turned.
And at the end of Miho’s gaze… … .
“Why?”
The red mage tower lord was standing there.
