Chapter 226
lunch the next day.
I talked with my father, Captain Charles, about what I would do in the future.
The main point of the conversation was how to find out the spy that started with the Sang-hyeon Sang case.
It took a lot of time to tell this story.
A father who seeks stability, and Captain Charles, who wants a sure job.
Opinions and inclinations, and even if they were different, were so different that it took a considerable amount of time to come to a conclusion.
If I hadn’t intervened between them, I don’t think there would have been a conclusion even after a week.
“ah. Really, no matter what I talk about with this man, I’m going to die of exhaustion.”
Captain Charles slumped on the sofa with an exhausted expression on his face.
“For some reason, we have the same opinion. I agree.”
My father was still maintaining his strong posture.
However, fatigue that could not be hidden could be seen beyond the two eyes.
“This is my sincere advice, Shin In-hyuk. You need to let go of those shitty beliefs.”
Captain Charles patted himself on the head and said.
It was a gesture to use my head a little more flexibly.
“I have only reached conclusions based on my extremely objective judgment. Do your best to be stubborn with logic that you cannot understand.”
“what? Incomprehensible logic? Did you say anything?”
Captain Charles stood up from the sofa. The veins on the forehead are slightly raised.
Shall I ram it like this? It was clear that he was thinking.
My father also glared at Captain Charles with his arms folded, as if to ask him to do something if he was going to try it.
‘… … Oh really.’
I’ve got it sorted out.
Involuntarily, I let out a sigh.
“Both of you. calm down. It would be a waste of time and a waste of emotions if I had to fight more over something that had already been concluded.”
I just got in between the two of them.
You need to dry it before it hurts your head any more.
I still have a lot to say, but I can’t let it go back to the starting point like a squirrel running on a treadmill.
“… … Eh.”
Captain Charles looked at my eyes and my father’s eyes alternately, then sat down with his eyes saying, ‘I’m holding back because I’m looking at you.’
“hmm.”
When Captain Charles became quiet, my father also became quiet.
It was a stance that if the other side didn’t start a fight first, this side wouldn’t want to say anything either.
‘… … really. They’re not kids, what are you doing?’
In my lifetime, I’ve never seen people who didn’t match like this.
The personality doesn’t match, and the disposition doesn’t match. It just feels like everything isn’t right.
No, this is a problem that goes beyond simply being inconsistent.
Should I say that I feel like I naturally fester as I forcibly hang out with people who don’t match my personalities?
‘What the hell happened during the 11 days I was stuck at the training ground… … .’
I let out a sigh as the ground went out again.
What if people on the same boat already do this?
Ugh.
I sighed deeply inwardly for the last time and sat down again.
“Then may I move on to the next topic?”
And right away, I brought up the story of the next topic.
“Next topic? What else is there? Weren’t we just talking about spies?”
Captain Charles glanced at me and then looked at my father.
He must have looked at his father’s expression to see if he was the only one who didn’t know.
“yes. there is. It must be sudden since it was not discussed in advance, but there is something I really want to tell you.”
“aha.”
At my words, Captain Charles nodded with a relieved expression.
He must have been relieved that not only himself, but also his father did not know.
How many emotional gaps have accumulated between the two of them, do you think they are relieved by something like that?
Only a real sigh comes out.
“What are you talking about?”
My father, still with his arms crossed, urged me to speak with a nonchalant yet solemn expression.
“This is a story about me.”
“Your story?”
“yes. Should I say it’s about my future?”
The two showed different reactions.
The captain looked like he didn’t know what he was talking about, and my father looked like he noticed something.
“If that’s the case, you don’t even have to talk about it. We have already prepared a suitable seat for you.”
I graduated from the academy.
He is not an adult in terms of his age, but in the world of wizards, he is like an adult.
And those who were born into a family of magicians sit in the right place as soon as they become adults and work for the family.
That’s why my father said that.
You must have thought that I would help the family.
“A place where you can earnestly learn the work of the head of household… … .”
“no. Thank you for preparing the best, but I would appreciate it if you put it on hold.”
But I don’t think so.
It’s something I’ll have to do someday, but at least I don’t intend to do it right now.
“If age is a concern, you don’t have to worry. All of your abilities will be acknowledged.”
“It’s not because of my age.”
My father’s eyes widened.
Then, the eyes seemed to ask what the reason was.
“It’s because I have other things to do.”
“A thing to do?”
“yes.”
“that… Is it something more important than family matters?”
“yes. It is important.”
Father’s brow furrowed.
He is a person who has dedicated his life to the revival of the Madosinga.
As such, there was no way my words would sound good.
“Tell me. What is more important than family?”
My father’s eyes grew sharper. It was a scary look that reminded me of my father in the past.
“It’s about growing up.”
“… … your growth?”
“oh… … ?”
Captain Charles, who had been listening quietly, exclaimed.
My father glared at the leader. It was an unspoken pressure to be quiet.
Captain Charles smiled and pretended to close the zipper on his mouth.
I’ll be quiet, so it was a gesture to continue what I was saying.
“… … Keep talking.”
My father focused his gaze on me again.
“yes. For my own growth, I have to temporarily leave the family.”
“If it was magical growth, I would be able to do it while learning the family business.”
“no. It is impossible.”
I took out Aes and put it on in a familiar posture.
Then, I took out the book of Idred from subspace.
“The book… … .”
“Ray Bell bitenor. This is the book Master left behind.”
“Secret letter… … !”
Father’s eyes widened.
Captain Charles also looked very surprised.
“You are so surprised. Both of you knew that I had progressed as a Ray Bell bitenor.”
“No, I knew, but I didn’t expect you to take out a book so confidently.”
An arcane magic book is a treasure among treasures.
Even if it is a family member, the original should not be shown.
that’s common sense
“… … Wouldn’t that be the case elsewhere?”
“It can’t be. This is the first time I have taken out this book.”
At my words, Captain Charles made an impression on his face.
“Big. It’s just that you believe in me that much. Are you proud?”
“… … Tsk.”
Seeing Captain Charles like that, my father clicked his tongue.
He had an expression that he couldn’t understand why he showed the book to that bastard.
“There is a reason for that, but… … . This book can no longer be called an arcane spell book.”
“… … huh?”
“What do you mean by that?”
Seeing the two express their doubts in their own way, I opened the book of Idred.
“… … blank?”
My father opened his eyes wide and murmured.
“what? Why is it blank?”
Captain Charles had a rather exciting expression on his face.
“This book has already done its job. That’s why it became a blank page.”
“… … Does that mean that the magic that disappears at the same time as learning was imprinted on it?”
“yes.”
The book of Idred turned blank as soon as it passed the pages of the fifth test.
Right now, it’s just a hardcover book with a fancy exterior.
“I need a new textbook to go beyond this.”
“If I can’t get information about magic after the 6th circle, there’s no way to grow further?”
My father muttered with a serious expression.
“yes. The magic I use has a different structure from modern magic.”
“… … Right.”
My father immediately became convinced.
“so. Is there any way to get that new textbook?”
“yes. there is.”
I closed the book of Idred as it was, and put it back inside Aes.
“I received one last hint before the contents of this book turned into blank pages. I know the approximate location.”
To be precise, I got a hint from Mimir’s book, but I don’t think it’s necessary to say that.
“That’s why I said I couldn’t take on the family business. Because I have to find the book first.”
“… … Right. For that reason, it’s natural to prioritize family affairs.”
Father’s expression softened.
It’s the expression that everything is understood.
“understood. If that’s the reason, I can’t help it. I will postpone your complete return to the family. If you say you want to practice a little more because of your age, everyone will understand.”
“yes. Thank you.”
Father nodded with a proud expression.
“okay. so.”
At that time, Captain Charles, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, pushed his face towards me.
“Where are the really important books?”
The story he heard now was exciting, but the new arcane magic book he would obtain in the future was much more interesting.
“I am in France.”
It was a lie.
The magic book where the information after the 7th circle is recorded is not in France, but in Egypt.
The one in France is the medium of mythical magic, Ignis.
“france? Are you overseas?”
“… … hmm.”
The faces of the two men instantly hardened.
“Can’t someone else go but you? or country.”
“yes. Sorry but no. Oh, it’s absolutely not that I don’t believe it. Since it’s a special magic book, it’s structured so that it can’t be found unless I’m the successor. I have to go myself.”
“… … okay. I was wondering if that is the case.”
Captain Charles let out a big sigh.
Then, with a worried expression on his face, he began chewing his nails.
So did my father.
He stares blankly into space with a very worried expression on his face.
It must be complicated in your head.
“… … If you’re abroad, shouldn’t you be a little more self-respecting now?”
“I know what you two are worried about.”
The reason the two reacted like that is simple.
“It is definitely dangerous for me to go abroad now.”
Currently, I am completely captured by the Black Mage Tower.
What is the reason why the tower’s assassins aren’t dispatched to me?
Because I wrapped my power as powerful through Shadow?
Of course, there are reasons for that.
As long as I’m a powerful being, it’s become quite difficult to send assassins.
However, this is just an additional reason.
The main reason is that I live in Korea, the capital of a country that boasts excellent security.
That’s why the Black Mage Tower can’t send an assassin hastily.
If I had been in a country somewhere in Europe, not Korea, they would have sent assassins to me all the time.
Overseas, it would be easy to obtain weapons and other items useful for terrorism.
Even executives can operate it easily. what’s the problem
In other words, going abroad is the same as giving room to the Black Magic Tower.
If expressed nakedly, it is like an act of loading a gun and stepping out in front of the shooter who is aiming.
That’s why those two react like that.
“But, don’t worry. I have no intention of going abroad.”
“If you don’t go out… … ah. Is that it?”
Captain Charles exclaimed.
It’s the expression that reminds me of something.
“Is this the reason you asked about smuggling the other day?”
My father squinted and muttered, ‘Smuggling?’
It’s a look you don’t like very much.
“yes. you’re right. I am thinking of smuggling to France. I will make a fake ID and enter France disguised as a third person.”
“Smuggling. Certainly, if you do that, there will be no way for the Black Mage Tower to find out where you are.”
Captain Charles caressed his chin and brightened his eyes.
‘Isn’t that a bad way?’
“What do you think about the money? Considering the ability of an executive named Hermes, he cannot move the family’s money.”
“The money was prepared in advance. It’s black money from an unknown source, so there’s a 0% chance they’ll identify me through that money.”
“Black money? Where did you get that from?”
“Have you not heard from Captain Charles? He said he also talked about Mt. Baekdu, so I thought he would have said it.”
“I didn’t hear.”
My father glared at Captain Charles.
“uh… … . Didn’t I tell you?”
The captain blew a whistle and groaned.
“… … Tsk.”
My father clicked his tongue with an expression that he did not like the leader very much.
“Yeah, to put it short, I caught the Thunderbirds in Mt. Baekdu. The money I got this time was the money I got from smuggling that Thunderbird.”
“Thunderbird smuggling… … . If it’s a hound’s connections, it must be a considerable broker. There is certainly no chance of being noticed by the movement of money.”
“yes.”
Father thought again. He understood the situation, but he expressed that he did not like black money and smuggling.
“Then should I go with you?”
Captain Charles put his pods on the back of his neck and leaned back on the sofa.
“no. Captain Charles has to wait in Korea.”
“… … atmosphere?”
“yes. If Captain Charles comes with us, there is a high chance that they will find out.”
The Black Mage Tower is aware that I have Captain Charles attached to me.
Since it was such a situation, I had to avoid going somewhere with Captain Charles.
“Director Charles, please stay in Korea and pretend I am in Korea.”
Captain Charles’ role is Yangdong.
It is as important a role as protecting me.
“It’s a bucket. That’s a good way… … . So, are you going to France alone?”
“no. The two of you will go.”
“who?”
“Adela has agreed to help.”
“Adela Stewart… … .”
Captain Charles squinted his eyes with a strangely dissatisfied expression.
“Since my mother’s family is from the famous French family, Stairt, I don’t think there will be any suspicion. As the family is the family, it will be convenient to back you up.”
“yes.”
“It’s not a bad line. Guard, as long as your identity isn’t discovered, you don’t need to worry too much about it.”
My father also reacted not badly.
“By the way, did you tell him everything after all?”
“yes. said.”
“okay? Well, I won’t bother you, but… … .”
Captain Charles pursed his lips with an expression that he didn’t like something.
“It won’t be a hindrance, and it will help enough now. Not to mention later.”
Same goes for this trip to France.
It will be of great help in the future.
I’m so sure
“okay. Well, if it’s your choice, we should respect it.”
Captain Charles still had a sullen look on his face.
“Anyway, I understand the situation. So I just need to prepare for smuggling with a fake ID, right?”
“yes. May I ask you a favor?”
“okay. Leave it to me. I’ll prepare it for you with a suitable identity.”
