Chapter 229 – Snout of Destruction (1)

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Marcelo, putting down his quill pen, let out a sigh.

“It is sincerely not easy, Sir.”

Theoretical Magic.

A concept capable of organizing all existing magic into theories. However, only the 『Reversal Magic』 created by Ho-yeol did not easily fit into the framework of theories.

“Even though I have been holding onto it continuously since yesterday.”

Marcelo had temporarily put down the Chief Mage’s duties.

No matter how captivated he was by the arrangement of Reversal Magic.

Turning away from the Chief Mage’s duties was an unacceptable matter for Marcelo.

It meant there was a valid reason.

“As expected, it is good to see you awakened.”

Yeah, because the Tower Master had returned to the Mage Tower.

Marcelo entrusted his vacant position to the Tower Master.

Someone might ask if it isn’t insubordination.

In reality, starting with the Tower Master, he was slacking off while putting work on the back burner.

“I have never taught you like this, little Chief Mage.”

The Tower Master, letting his cat body droop.

Licked his fur with his tongue.

That behavior was as lazy as it could be.

“Above all else, I am wounded. The internal injuries I suffered on the day I went out of control have still not healed. Ugh, even now my joints ache everywhere. Refrain from animal abuse, little Chief Mage.”

Contrary to the words he spits out.

The unhideable wagging of his tail.

To the Tower Master who was lying down wagging only his tail, he truly seemed to have no intention of working.

‘Can’t be helped.’

Marcelo ultimately used his final resort.

“According to Sir Ho-yeol’s words.”

“…?”

“He said there is such a saying in the world of adventurers. Those who do not work, shall not eat either.”

Directly quoting Ho-yeol’s words.

Flinch!

The Tower Master’s tail stiffened immediately, and he said.

“What did you say? Are you saying you will starve me?”

“I wouldn’t. How could I starve you, Tower Master? However, right now when the Sir has guided me through the manifestation of anomalies. I have also become proficient in the use of anomalies.”

“T- That is…!”

What Marcelo pulled out was none other than a smartphone.

In the 『Mage Tower』, if one uses a product of [Science], that exactly is an anomaly.

Marcelo, infected by Ho-yeol’s sophistry, continued his words.

“Do you know? With just the flick of a finger, I can summon items to the front of the office. It means I can summon desired items without consuming magic power.”

“…Is that the truth?”

The Tower Master’s eyes widened.

It was because it was a method of use he had never seen even while being with Jesse.

Well, it is fascinating, but.

“What does that have to do with starving from meals?”

Twitch-

The moment the Tower Master perked his ears.

Marcelo moved his finger.

“Popular cat snacks.”

“…Snacks?”

“Perhaps, have you heard of Churu?”

Slide-

As a high-level transformation magic, one naturally fully takes on the traits of the transformed target.

According to instinct.

The Tower Master had no choice but to twitch the bridge of his nose at the wafting smell.

“What is that?”

That was right.

What Marcelo took out from the drawer was a long stick.

Anomaly, it was a bonito-flavored Churu ordered through rocket delivery.

Dash!

The Tower Master, drawn by instinct, lunged at Marcelo, but it was nowhere near enough.

The curse of a limited life lifted.

Could Marcelo, who regained vigorous stamina thanks to that, have his Churu taken away by a mere cat.

“You said those who don’t work, shall not eat either.”

“Give it first, then I will work.”

“You are still someone who has not worked, Tower Master.”

“…Nyaa.”

One cannot win against instinct.

Press-

Press-

Press-

In the end, the Tower Master had no choice but to stamp his cat paws on the parchment.

Marcelo grasped the quill pen once again and proceeded to arrange the Reversal Magic.

‘As you can see, you do not need to worry about the Mage Tower, Sir.’

A short, short.

One week’s vacation.

By all means, I pray that you find what you desire.

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Yusra.

Golden Palace.

The King of Yusra, Hakuna, wiped his beaded sweat.

Although he grasped the sword late, it was to the point he felt he had talent.

Because the number of exchanges of sword strikes, one a day, had increased.

Hakuna smiled slightly.

‘If I devote myself further, I will be able to do my part.’

I too must become a help to the benefactor.

While Hakuna rested making a resolution.

He was surprised by the words of Harkon, who was helping his training.

“The benefactor vacated his position even at the Mage Tower?”

“That is correct.”

“I certainly thought he would be busy with the Mage Tower’s duties…”

He couldn’t help it.

Ho-yeol had also conveyed his intention of taking a break to the Yusra Kingdom, to him as well.

Of course, that period was extremely short, at one week.

However, the fact that it was an unprecedented matter held great meaning.

Harkon thought while tending his sword.

‘As expected, there must be something. Sir.’

Ho-yeol’s angry spirit felt at the Demon King’s Castle.

That was unfamiliar even to Harkon.

Therefore, he could faintly guess.

‘Something intertwined with the Sir and Claudi.’

Harkon regretted the situation that he had dropped here.

If this place was the Arcana Continent.

He would have rushed to the Empire’s capital, Antonium, and obtained permission to access the Archive of the War Situation from His Majesty.

『Archive of the War Situation』.

The sanctuary of knowledge that has supported the Empire.

It was safe to say the history of the Arcana Continent was virtually asleep exactly as it was there.

Naturally, starting from what the meaning of Claudi is. If there was a question Ho-yeol harbored regarding Claudi, they could have heard the answer to that question, yet.

At the time he swallowed a lamentation, Hakuna continued his words.

“Not being able to be of help is truly a painful matter as expected.”

“I think so as well.”

“We must become stronger.”

Hakuna clenched his fists.

He had only just begun to correctly hold the sword overcoming his past.

He knew facing demons directly right now is impossible, but…

‘If I could have accompanied the expedition.’

Just what kind of matter happened to the benefactor.

I too would have been able to know.

However, he had to save even the time spent feeling regret.

Hakuna grasped his sword.

“Harkon, I request you for continuous training.”

“You are overflowing with motivation.”

“We cannot just be indebted forever, can we?”

“Oh my, you are saying the words I should say.”

Clang-

Swords harboring the same will clashed against each other.

*

Submitting a leave of absence to not only the Mage Tower but also the Yusra Kingdom.

Is there a reason I abruptly wrote a leave of absence?

What else, it’s because a matter more important than work came up.

It did.

It was because Skal looked for me.

Saying his Dragon Knight class quest was flashing!

Now that I know dragons and Claudi are related.

Skal’s quest was no longer someone else’s business.

Scribbling a rejection on Banshee’s Tower Exit Application, and examining the aspects of the Yusra Kingdom are of course important duties, but. This was as good as an emergency situation.

‘By the way…’

The fading cluster of light from the portal.

I almost fainted seeing the revealed mansion of Skal.

I felt he used excessive aristocratic speech since our first meeting, but…

Unlike his appearance, isn’t his taste quite elegant?

‘Leaving its large size aside, isn’t it excessively antique?’

Why are there so many statues starting from the yard?

And they weren’t ordinary statues either.

Even just looking at the fact that harsh words didn’t pop out of Granfel’s mouth.

“Excellent.”

Beyond that, a compliment came out?

What those words meant was simple.

It meant every single statue was a masterpiece that would remain in human history.

Did he spend all the money he earned as rank 1 on things like this.

While I was lost in snobbish thoughts for a moment, a sound was heard.

Clop-

I wondered whose horse hooves sound it was, and it was Skal.

“It is a task I should go to myself, but I am terribly sorry, Sir Ho-yeol!”

That- that speech worse than a historical drama.

As expected, hearing the title Sir from a player is not easy to adapt to.

However, as if there would be any emotional changes showing on this brazen face.

I replied calmly.

“There is no need to worry. It was not a bad appreciation.”

Evaluating the statues out of nowhere briefly.

Skal immediately got off his horse and guided me.

The inside of the mansion was even more magnificent.

Above all, the fact that there were portraits hanging everywhere.

It was exactly like a real noble’s mansion.

‘Naturally, I should feel it’s unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but…’

This damned formality is truly amazing.

Not only feeling comfortable in such a grand mansion.

But feeling familiar with it from the start makes me have many thoughts, really.

Anyway, idle thoughts ended there.

As I said, while submitting a one-week leave of absence.

And even visiting Skal’s mansion.

The reason I rushed over was something else.

“Sir Ho-yeol stated you would not believe it, so I am terribly sorry.”

“There is no need to apologize regarding that point.”

“I am overwhelmingly grateful for your understanding. Then I shall convey my business.”

…I’m the one.

Who felt like fainting from feeling overwhelmed by that speech.

Skal continued his words with an utmost serious face.

“The All Dragon Convocation led by the old dragon has ended.”

The time on the Arcana Continent is roughly 4 times faster than reality.

No matter how many conversations went back and forth.

I figured the conversation would roughly be over by now.

However…

“That… First, let me share the quest objectives!”

I flinched looking at the updated quest objectives.

Dragons.

What on earth did those gentlemen gather and do…

[Class Quest : All Dragon Convocation]

An old dragon shouted.

That the ‘Great House’ has returned to the Arcana Continent.

All dragons wish to grasp the truth of the incident.

-Witness the dragons gathering on the continent. (Failed)

-Encounter the dying old dragon, Yunakersus. (In Progress)

‘Are you saying Yunakersus is suddenly dying…?’

Even if I don’t know anything else, I could guarantee this one thing.

Yunakersus was not hostile towards Hiel.

Let alone getting angry at Hiel who climbed onto the bridge of his nose.

He even conveyed telepathy to me, who was watching.

-“There is no need to worry. Because everything is mother’s will. It means there is no reason to be sad even if I die. Dawn.”

Saying there’s no younger brother better than the older brother.

Yunakersus, are you saying you’ll keep the words you spat out too?

If not.

Did an unexpected incident occur at the All Dragon Convocation?

As for me, it was something I couldn’t know.

However, what is clear was.

“You stubbornly did not bend your will in the end.”

I’m also someone whose principle is not just keeping the words I spat out.

But stubbornly realizing them to the end, you see.

When I heard the telepathy conveyed by Yunakersus.

I chanted like that.

-“The World Tree’s will. Your delusion goes too far.”

-“There are no parents who desire the death of their child.”

-“It seems a conversation is necessary, Yunakersus.”

Therefore, it meant what I had to do was set.

I looked at Skal.

Skal was restless, shaking his legs with a tremble.

“This won’t do. The number of dragons I can ride is decreasing by one…”

…The direction of his worry seemed wrong, but it didn’t matter.

I declared to Skal.

Starting from the [Evil Dragon Hunter] quest.

Somehow it feels like I’m snatching your quests away.

“Skal, I shall ask for your understanding.”

“Saying the Sir asks for my understanding, what do you mean by that…?”

“I have a conversation I must share with Yunakersus.”

“Yunakersus… By any chance, is that the old dragon’s name?”

“That is correct.”

“!”

You’re surprised?

It seems he didn’t think I would know the name of the old dragon specified in the quest. Actually I also just found out while peeking at the continent with the [Telescope of the Demon Eye]…

Since Granfel was someone who didn’t bother correcting overestimations.

“As expected, you were far ahead in the distance.”

Even when Skal spoke in a fully gloomy voice, I just had to listen.

But without even time for me to say anything to comfort him, Skal opened his mouth.

“I had actually prepared my resolve.”

…Your eyes are tearing up, are you sure you prepared your resolve?

“As expected, it must be a matter related to pride. If so, I can yield as much as needed. Of course, I will be extremely sad if I fail to live up to the name of a Dragon Knight, but…”

I wondered what he was so worried about.

Was he worried about not being able to ride a dragon?

Your mindset is quite straightforward, Skal.

“To be honest, I know it’s way too early to face a dragon. Even if I forcefully followed Sir Ho-yeol, I would only be a hindrance. My class quest progressing suddenly was also thanks to Sir Ho-yeol, after all.”

Skal nodded as if he made a decision.

“I pray that you encounter Yunakersus in my lacking stead. If it is Sir Ho-yeol and no one else, I can trust and entrust the dragon to you…. I can.”

I can sense the agony from the drawn-out end of his sentence.

Even so, thank you for understanding, Skal.

Since I’m thankful, I suppose I can at least answer a question.

“By the way, weren’t the dragons including Yunakersus on the Arcana Continent? With the knowledge I have, there is no way to approach the Arcana Continent…”

I wanted to answer refreshingly since I was thankful.

Actually I don’t really know yet either.

However, the words spat out must be realized without fail.

Didn’t our Sir Granfel declare it?

That he would return to the Arcana Continent.

“There is no need for you to worry.”

Someone’s worries are ahead, but he sure speaks well.

‘As for me, it’s a problem if I go, and a problem if I don’t go.’

If I go, I’m bothered by the Claudi House.

If I don’t go, I’m bothered by Yunakersus.

Ultimately, I have no choice but to act according to the results.

‘If I find a method, I’m going.’

A method to enter the Arcana Continent.

Because searching for that method was also one of the reasons I submitted a leave of absence.

I had to find a means and method with all my might from now on.

Shall I start by purifying the Demon King’s loot dropped by Andras?

‘Who knows if there’ll be an effect like [Ten Thousand. Insight. Knowledge] again?’

In order to purify a demon’s item.

A demon is needed.

I suppose I should focus on my main job as a demon hunter for a while.

“Oh my, I was hasty in my mind and overlooked formalities. How about some black tea…?”

“I shall decline.”

“Gasp.”

Do not misunderstand, Skal.

It’s not because I have any special feelings.

It’s simply because I hate black tea.

‘If it was green tea, I would have gratefully accepted and drank it.’

It was the moment I stood up from my seat, leaving Skal behind.

Buzz-

Suddenly, a vibration was felt.

A message from the AAU South Korea Branch Director, Park Min-jae.

In a way, I guess it’s a text from a coworker.

Come to think of it, I didn’t submit a leave of absence to the AAU.

‘I sure took on a lot of jobs.’

Isn’t it Granfel who is stricter about rules than anyone else?

No matter how busy he is.

I supposed he had to carry out the role of the General Manager of the Yusra Branch again.

Confirming the text, I ended up stopping blankly.

…It is sincerely a Snout of Destruction.

Granfel spoke thusly.

Right after saying I will return to the Arcana Continent.

-Raymon Sean sent a message to General Manager Lee Ho-yeol…!

…Raymon Sean, who had gone missing, has returned.