Subscriber of the Gods Episode 172
Episode 172. Spirit King Tror
“… … .”
Ethan and Roanna’s work was a perfect fit. Roanna’s dismantling speed was far exceeding Ethan’s expectations.
‘It’s growing more and more.’
She grew so fast that Ethan was amazed as she dismantled each spell. Her sense of understanding and utilizing the interpretations Ethan gave her was incredible.
‘That’s why no one at the academy could touch him.’
A prestigious academy like Ibeca is a tiger’s den.
Just as Ethan was treated by the noble students as soon as he entered his first class, there is a clear hierarchy among the students.
‘There is no student who doesn’t know the prochesuit.’
Collect information to somehow create a hierarchy among students.
The information collected in this way is used to determine the top and bottom.
The Prochesht spirit, famous for being the only spirit master’s tower in the south. However, she is the only daughter of a territory that was ruined because of the spirit master’s tower.
‘It’s perfect for catching and eating.’
But who is Roanna?
The wizard who had talents that were no less than those of Yeerika was none other than Roanna.
‘Their fields are slightly different. Some may value Roanna’s talents much more highly than Yeerika’s.’
One thing that was certain was that there was generally no limit to growth in either of them.
With such skills, who in the Academy could ignore Roanna? They say the estate is ruined, but her skills are like this.
‘Of course, he would have tried to ignore those who should be ignored. However, he would not have been able to touch those who were considered the mainstays of the magic and golden generation.’
It can be said that the great contribution of Mr. Duty was recognizing and developing this talent in Roanna.
Although Roanna’s skills had improved so rapidly, she couldn’t help but be astonished by the magic before her eyes.
“oh my god.”
Roanna opened her mouth without realizing it.
Speed was important when dismantling the magic circle, but I couldn’t help but stop at the magic right in front of me.
“How on earth is this magic installed? I don’t even know where it begins.”
‘It’s come.’
Exactly in the middle.
This could be seen as the second gate.
‘The first gate is the entrance. The second gate is in the middle of this path, right here.’
After passing this point, there remains the third and final gate that leads directly to where the Spirit King is.
“Phew.”
Ethan took a deep, calming breath.
It was a magic I already knew. But this magic was a magic where the magic circle changed on its own as if it was alive.
Shaaaak-.
Crunch-!
The magic circle transformed with a mechanical sound.
And then 10 seconds later it transforms again.
Of course, if you look closely, there is a kind of pattern, but at first glance, it appears to be a random change.
That is why the Spirit King installed it as the second gate.
“It keeps changing… … How on earth do I solve this… … ?”
Roanna gritted her teeth at the sight of a form of magic she had never seen before.
Since being with Ethan, I’ve often felt like a beginner.
At that moment, a ticking sound was heard in both their ears.
It was the sound of the repetition cycle starting to work.
If you delay here, all magic you previously dismantled will be restored.
“teacher?”
In times like these, a quick decision was needed. There would be another opportunity next time.
But Ethan was ready to destroy that ever-changing magic circle.
“Roanna, prepare for the sacrificial rite.”
At those words, Roanna gritted her teeth. If the teacher judged that it could be solved, then she must definitely take on the role of dismantler.
“yes!”
The magic of the second gate keeps changing its structure. However, in the very short moment when the structure changes, in a short gap of less than half a second, the center of the magic is revealed.
Its center had to be destroyed.
“Focus on the flow of magic. There is a center to the magic that is constantly changing. You have to find that center. It is a very short time, but the center that controls the change of magic will be revealed for a moment. Don’t look at it with your eyes, but feel the flow.”
At Ethan’s words, Roanna closed her eyes.
And I focused all my senses on the magic that existed before me.
“Let it flow.”
As soon as the words came out, Roanna poured magic power into the magic circle.
“Control the flow, shatter the magic circle.”
Kwak-!
There was a momentary trembling in the changing magic. Roanna was completely in the zone. Ethan didn’t need to speak anymore.
Roanna’s magic has already seeped into the magic circle.
The flow and fine control are entirely up to Roanna.
Crunch-!
For a moment.
The center of the magic circle was revealed, and Roanna did not miss the timing.
The flow of mana struck the center of the magic circle.
dissolution.
As the center disintegrated, the magic circle stopped changing.
and.
Quagagag-.
Phew-!
The magic circle collapsed with a loud noise. At the same time, the path blocked by magic was opened.
“Hoo… … Hoo… … .”
Roanna, who had shown incredible concentration in a short period of time, had sweat dripping down her face.
Ethan praised Roanna for that.
“Good job.”
At Ethan’s compliment, Roanna stared blankly at her hands.
A tingling sensation spread from the tips of my toes to the crown of my head, as if electricity had run through me.
“It worked, sir.”
Roanna smiled brightly at Ethan.
“I will never doubt your words again, teacher.”
-Your chances of survival slightly increase!
* * *
“… … .”
Tror folded his arms and continued to watch the two humans.
“To destroy it in such a short time.”
That spell isn’t so easy to break.
Of course, there’s no way he would have installed some kind of magic that could be solved from where he was sitting.
“My life is at stake. It’s not something that can be easily destroyed. How on earth did I… … in such a short period of time?”
Tror was currently injured. If he were attacked in this state, he would die.
“What on earth are those two people? Why are they looking for me?”
At this point, I became curious. Why were these two people who went beyond common sense trying to find themselves?
I was curious about the purpose of those two humans who were dismantling the best magic they had installed and moving forward without hesitation.
“Are you planning to… kill me for sure?”
If that’s the reason, I won’t just sit still and die.
“Revenge?”
Maybe he came to seek revenge on the only contractor he had abandoned.
Or maybe he is a human granted the power of the Demon Race.
“But I don’t feel any aura from the demon tribe.”
Many guesses ran through Tror’s head, but he couldn’t figure it out.
Zzzzzzzz-!
The consular artifact rang again.
It was already the last gate. Before Tror could even react, the last gate was dismantled by the hands of two humans.
Now there was nothing visible in the consular artifact.
At the same time, the consular artifact was turned off.
Kukugugu-!
There was a loud noise. Tror turned his head in the direction of the sound.
A black rectangular line was drawn in the empty space, and gradually changed into a shape like a door.
The door that was finally created began to open slowly.
They were two very young people.
A thin-looking young human man slowly stepped forward. The human woman stood quietly behind him.
“Your Majesty, it’s nice to meet you.”
Ethan bowed his head slightly to the Spirit King.
“… … Let me ask you one thing, humans. Are you here to kill me?”
“If he had come to kill me, he would have already rushed in and swung his sword with the Elemental Slayer attribute.”
The attribute that could inflict great damage to spirits was Elemental Slayer.
As he said those scary words with a smiling face, the Spirit King narrowed his eyes as if he still couldn’t fully grasp the situation.
Roanna, standing behind Ethan, opened her eyes wide and looked around at Tror.
One side couldn’t hide their curiosity and wonder, while the other side couldn’t even tell what they were thinking.
“Then what the hell? Why did you come looking for me? No, how did you find me… … and how did you get here?”
Tror spoke without stopping.
“Who are you two?”
Ethan did not answer and approached the Spirit King step by step. The Spirit King was wary of Ethan, but Ethan paid no attention.
It was as if he already knew that the Spirit King would not attack him anyway.
“Let’s talk slowly. And close the door again.”
* * *
“You are that… … .”
Tror looked at Roanna with a surprised expression.
“Yes, my great-grandfather is Sloan Prochesht, the former contractor of the Spirit King.”
“Huh, he was a very talented guy. It seems like only yesterday that I was sad that his talent wasn’t passed down to his son. You said Roanna? Sloan’s talent was passed down to you.”
In the long history of the Prochesht family, Roanna’s great-grandfather, Sloane Prochesht, was a wizard of great talent.
Of course, it didn’t end so well, but his talent was real.
“Thank you for the compliment. But… … first, let me apologize.”
“No, child. It’s not your fault. It’s Sloane’s fault. Sloane’s bloodline is not something to apologize for.”
Tror, who had spoken firmly, looked at Ethan this time.
“And… …your name is Ethan Wickers?”
“yes.”
Tror nodded at Ethan’s answer.
“Now I understand why you came. Isn’t it to restore life to the Prochesht that has lost all its vitality?”
“Yes, that’s right. Since that incident, Prochesht has been on the decline. It’s very difficult to survive in the South with so many competitors without any distinctive features.”
Ethan continued calmly.
“At this rate, the Prochesht family lineage may be extinguished. The Prochesht family that once produced the Spirit King’s contractors.”
“… … .”
Tror frowned slightly.
Although quite some time has passed since then, that is only a lot of time by human standards.
From his perspective as the Spirit King, it was as vivid as if it had happened yesterday.
“You must know why I retrieved all of Prochesht’s life force and disappeared, right?”
“Yes, I know.”
From Trore’s point of view, it was no different from being greatly betrayed.
But you came here and asked me to return what I took?
“Then I understand how shameless your suggestion seems to me.”
“Yes, I know. After something like that happened, there’s nothing more shameful than asking Prochesht to return its life to its original state.”
At Ethan’s words, Roanna looked at Ethan with a puzzled expression. And so did Tror.
“I didn’t come here to ask for a favor.”
“……what?”
“I came to make a deal.”
If you want to persuade the Spirit King, you shouldn’t appeal to emotions.
So, that persuasion is given the name of a deal.
“I will give you what the Spirit King needs most right now.”
fantasy,
