Chapter 186
“A relic from the Age of Myth, do you mean a medium for mythic magic?”
“no. different.”
Mimir shook his head.
“Original medium. To put it more simply, it means that Ray is a natural body before being forged with mythic magic.”
“The natural body before being forged with mythic magic… … .”
The order of birth of mythic magic is as follows.
1. Find ‘relics’ of the distant past, which were called myths even in Master’s time.
2. Master analyzes the relic and finds a way to harmonize it with the bi-tenor style.
3. Refining the artifact as a medium for mythic magic.
It is only after completing the medium in this way that mythic magic can be used.
“So, the relics of the mythical age are ‘original stones’, and the media are ‘jewels’. What Shadow has is a raw stone.”
“oh. that’s right. That’s it.”
Mimir replied with a ‘click’ sound with his index finger and thumb.
“I understand.”
I clearly understood that what Shadow possessed was not a medium.
But that’s all I understood.
“But why does Shadow have such a great thing as a relic from the Age of Mythology? Wasn’t it very difficult to find?”
Artifacts from the Shinhwa Age are so rare that even Master could only find 17 of them in the past.
It was like that then, but what about now after a long time has passed?
It would have become a super-rare item that is much harder to find.
How do you have such a great thing?
“no. Well, it’s a relic, so I guess I got it by luck.”
It’s a relic from the Age of Mythology, you might have gotten really lucky.
It’s just that it’s not easy to find, it’s not that it’s impossible to find.
It wouldn’t be strange if you were lucky enough to get your hands on it while excavating an ancient site somewhere.
“Why did Shadow ask me to get rid of such a great thing… … Did he propose to dissipate the shadows?”
What I really don’t understand is Shadow’s suggestion.
Artifacts from the Age of Mythology are precious treasures.
It is also a treasure that cannot be compared with anything in this world.
You can tell just by looking at the power of the shadow that Shadow is using right now how great the artifact is.
You can jump through space through shadows.
While being able to absorb the opponent’s magic casually.
It also has an offensive ability that renders the opponent’s defense useless.
Why did he ask for such a great magic to be erased?
“Is it also a trap?”
I couldn’t understand Shadow’s desire to get rid of such a great magic.
There was no reason at all.
Therefore, Shadow’s suggestion is bluffing.
Most likely false.
I concluded that
“… … no. It’s not like a trap.”
However, Mimir’s thoughts seemed completely different from mine.
“He really wants you to erase his shadow.”
“… … why?”
Mimir said Shadow’s words were true.
I couldn’t find the slightest delusion in Mimir’s eyes as he looked at me.
“Didn’t you say that there are almost no records of the Age of Mythology left in modern times?”
“uh.”
“Then surely you haven’t heard of Umbra, the god of shadows?”
“Umbra… … I heard it for the first time.”
“… … okay.”
Mimir paused.
As if thinking of something unpleasant, he frowned and bit his lip.
“I won’t bother to explain all the lore about Umbra. You have to listen… … It will only make you feel worse.”
I could tell from that reaction alone.
Umbra, the god of shadows, seems to be an evil god, or a god of chaos close to evil.
“A guy named Shadow asked me to remove the artifact he was holding… … . The reason for suggesting to extinguish the shadow is simple.”
Mimir stared straight into my eyes.
“To live.”
live… … for?
“Is the cost of using Umbra’s relics even your own life?”
“… … A little different.”
Mimir shook his head.
“The shadow of Umbra has the power to absorb everything in this world.”
“I know that.”
I saw it with my own eyes.
“Light, mana, physical force. not only these things. hour. space. concept. It is a terrifying power that can absorb even the common sense that exists in this world.”
“Time and space… … And concepts and common sense… … ?”
I know about time and space.
I didn’t know what it meant to absorb concepts and common sense.
It just conveys the nuance of being great.
“And the shadows of Umbra… … It even absorbs the target’s senses.”
“Absorb the senses… … . You mean erasing the five senses?”
“huh. The shadow gnome will be in a state where he can’t feel any sense.”
“As far as not feeling the five senses… … I hear you listen to me well, and you look at me right?”
“That’s because you’re having an indirect experience through the shadows. Using the shadow as the retina, it replaces vision through the absorbed light. Using it as an eardrum, the sound absorbed was replaced by hearing.”
“… … So, isn’t it hard to see that you don’t actually feel the five senses?”
Being able to feel it, even indirectly, seems hard to say that you can’t feel the five senses.
“… … no. different. The world seen through shadows… … What you see yourself is as different as the sky and the earth.”
Mimir’s expression darkened.
“Above all, the world seen through the shadows… … It’s hell.”
“… … Mimir?”
Mimir’s face went pale.
Lips are also trembling.
“that… … It’s just a curse.”
Mimir was trembling with fear.
‘What happened with Umbra?’
It seemed certain that something was going on between Mimir and Umbra.
“So, did Shadow suggest that to me in order to regain his senses?”
The day before, the battle with Shadow on the lowest floor of the Faelian Prison.
Looking at Miho who erased the shadow, the shadow went mad.
At the time, it only looked like a reluctant smile, but looking back now, it was a smile filled with ‘hope’.
A smile of joy stemming from a sense of hope that he had finally found it.
“That would be one of the reasons.”
Mimir took a deep breath with a calm expression.
“The shadow of Umbra is the life of the target. It also absorbs life.”
“Until life… … ?”
“uh. you said It is the power to absorb concepts and common sense. It’s just chewing gum that absorbs life.”
“… … .”
concepts and common sense. and lifespan.
I don’t know what kind of superiority or inferiority the three had, but I didn’t understand.
“That’s why Shadow made such a request to the Heir. I want to live. Because if we want to live, we have to get out of the shadows of Umbra.”
* * *
lunch the next day.
Adela and Soonchan were moving to the blue mage tower.
Secretary Sua is at the wheel, and the three of us are sitting side by side behind her.
“… … Oh, it’s already burdensome.”
Sunchan, who was sitting in the middle, took a deep breath and said in a hint.
He is already nervous and looks like he is going crazy.
There are more than 10 minutes left until arrival, but it is already extreme.
“So you should have quietly attended the tea party in America. Why are they fried?”
The day I had a tea party with the blue mage lord who was discharged from the US earlier.
Soon-chan made an excuse that he had another appointment and ran away.
That’s why even Soon-chan was called today.
Otherwise, only me and Adela would have been called.
“Didn’t it splatter?”
“Ah, that’s right. You went to enjoy a late-night secret rendezvous with Hee-yoon sunbaenim, right?”
“… … Hey, isn’t Malbonsae a bit grumpy? It’s not like that. It was just a consultation.”
Sun-chan’s expression darkened.
“why? Aren’t things going well with you?”
“… … ok. In your senior’s eyes, you only see him as a cute little brother.”
“Are you cute? Self-praise is a bit disgusting.”
“… … this bastard?”
There was a slight murderous intent in Sunchan’s eyes.
However, that quickly turned into laughter.
“Anyways, okay. I’m still looking at the angle. Well, we still have half a year left, so we should do our best.”
“Anyway, actively dash. I asked Jin-seok sunbaenim. Hee-yoon sunbaenim, I heard that he is surprisingly weak against bulldozer-like men.”
“… … uh? really?”
“uh. really.”
“Oh, that’s right. Hee-yoon’s older sister. She’s good at coming out on her own. On the contrary, it is rat poison.”
Adela, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, added a word.
“If you only see me as your younger brother, wouldn’t it be a good way to forcefully recognize you as a man?”
“I heard… … .”
Soon-chan was troubled with a serious expression on his face.
“I will think about it. Thanks for the advice.”
Having said that, I thought about it again. You must be thinking about the risks and returns of making a dash.
“Draw. Think slowly.”
I was just giving advice.
The choice is Sunchan’s. Because no one is responsible for the consequences of your choices. It’s purely Sun-chan’s fault. Therefore, all choices are up to Soonchan.
‘I’m sorry to say this to Sunchan, but I don’t have the energy to care anymore.’
Right now, I don’t have enough time to care about Sunchan’s relationship.
I’m busy just thinking about the Ring of Awakening.
Even if it’s not that, I have to go to Mt. Baekdu right away this Thursday.
‘No, it’s the ring of awakening and Mt. Baekdu. The biggest problem is the shadow that will come back the day after tomorrow… … .’
Why are you giving me such a suggestion and giving me a headache? Whew.
‘According to Mimir, there is no need to worry, but… … .’
According to Mimir, there is little chance of Shadow betraying me.
Shadow is also a matter of his own life, so there is no need to stab me, my only hope.
‘But again, maybe not.’
Mimir’s guess is correct.
Probably 99.9% of the time it’s the correct answer.
But not 100%.
There is also a 0.1% chance that Shadow is lying.
‘Thinking of that, the day after tomorrow, it’s right to call Captain Charles or my father as a safety measure… … .’
I can’t do that again.
Shadow is a secret executive specializing in infiltration.
If I confirm that Captain Charles or my father are waiting around me, they will never approach me.
Then you can just blow away the chances you got.
It was also a golden opportunity to obtain information about the Black Mage Tower.
‘… … It’s a headache.’
That’s why I’m wrapping my head like this right now.
Should I trust 99.9% and wait for Shadow?
Or should I prepare an insurance policy considering the 0.1% crisis?
To be honest, about 70% of my heart was inclined toward making a deal with Shadow.
But I’m kind of worried.
“Hmm… … .”
In my frustrated heart, an exclamation leaked out without my knowledge.
“Are you worried about anything?”
Adela asked me implicitly.
Seeing that Adela threw the hwadu first like that, my expression looked quite serious.
“no. just… … . The achievements aren’t what they used to be.”
I didn’t even want to take it off, so I just wrapped around it moderately.
“… … is that so? For that… … .”
Adela tilted her head.
He seemed sincerely puzzled by the fact that his achievement was not the same as before.
“aha.”
Then, as if something suddenly came to mind, his eyes lit up.
Then, taking a sneak peek at Sunchan’s complexion, he carefully took out his phone and started typing.
Woo-woo-!
About 20 seconds passed, and my phone rang.
[Adela Stewart]
It was a text from Adela.
Just in case, he was actually texting me.
[The magic you used yesterday seems to be a secret.]
The letters had the wrong sentence written on them.
The magic you used yesterday?
[What are you talking about?]
[no. For being slow to achieve, I want you to use magic comparable to permafrost.]
My head tilted even more.
At my reaction, Adela’s head tilted even more.
It felt like they were saying something different.
“… … .”
Adela tilted her head in the opposite direction once again and started typing again.
[Around lunch yesterday. Dark attribute magic… … should I say that. very strange magic… … did you use it? I was surprised… … .]
At that moment, my eyes widened to the point where they couldn’t get any bigger.
‘Could it be the shadow of the shadow… … Did you detect it?’
Adela seems to have sensed the shadow of the shadow that not only Captain Charles, who was hanging around, but also all the instructors and the president didn’t notice.
