Return of the Class 8 Mage
96.
“Of course, he didn't leave! I knew he'd come back like this? Ha ha! Where the hell have you been? Huh huh? Have you just traveled? Or training?
If not also ..”
The crown prince asked as if he was a rapidly firing cannon.
There were so many questions he wanted to ask.
However, the crown prince found his composure.
There are more important problems for him.
“I can't be like this right now. King, my father, right at this moment..”.
“I know it.”
“You know that.....?”
“The cause of His Majesty's illness has been found and we are looking for a cure. I've come to see you, without notice to inquire about the matter. Please forgive my impoliteness. ”
The crown prince's face turned bright from pale. Not only knowing what happened, but being told that he had found the cause of the king's illness. Next, is the cure being sought? That's what Ian would have liked. After all, he was a lucky talisman and the crown prince's main supporter, how could he discuss about brashness. The crown prince would happily smile even if Ian slapped his cheek at this moment.
“Breakfastness, no, don't mind it! Tell me what you want to ask. Whatever it is, I will do it with all my power to help you.”
The reason for Ian's urgent visit to the crown prince.
It was none other than Radio and Douglas' request.
“Good my master. This is not a very difficult request. I sought authorization to use the imperial palace's alchemist laboratory and equipment. ”
“Laboratory and equipment?”
Radio and Douglas, who began studying the Landeor flower, were deadlocked due to inadequate ‘equipment’. Every tool money can buy has been prepared in a home laboratory, but the lack of other specialized tools is the problem. That is, they were in dire need of the highest grade equipment that could only be used in the imperial palace since its sale was banned nationally.
“Concidentally, do you remember the people who lived with me?”
“Are you referring to the butler, who sweats profusely?”
“He is not...butler, but an alchemist.”
“What? That person is an alchemist?”
The crown prince had a clear shocked expression.
He must have thought of Radio as a butler until now.
“This is a recommendation from Ivory Tower. With my master's approval, Radio will be given authority as the chief alchemist of the imperial palace. It will be temporary, of course. The effective period was until there was a special change in the condition of the emperor. ”
The Landeor Flower was the existence of a calamity for magicians. It guarantees the highest level of confidentiality in learning it. By having the title of alchemist head, he would have the ability to control the access of other alchemists to the laboratory, as well as being able to access and use the lab freely. At the same time, maintaining secrecy will be very easy.
“Wouldn't there be a rebellion by the alchemists?”
“I anticipate some resistance levels. However, excessive rebellion would be difficult. It was because they had not been able to cure the emperor, not to mention not being able to identify the cause. They will most likely be in wait and see mode, I guess. ”
Even if the imperial alchemists had a lot to say, they would not be able to, right? They were not in a position to fight even if outsiders would hold power over them. Especially true if the responsible skill had been accepted by the crown prince and the Ivory Tower.
“And, I will ask that my return remain confidential.”
“How can it?”
“Someone is behind deteriorating health of emperor.”
“What? Someone is behind it?”
The surprised prince asked in response.
Oliver's eyes were also staring intently.
“Who, who are they?”
“My master will know about it soon. Please remain secret until then. That way, the person behind him will feel brave and will not hide?”
“Hm..
The crown prince fell into thought for a while.
He wondered who that person was.
He wanted to immediately arrest and give a severe punishment.
However, he had decided to remain patient for now.
He had understood the meaning behind Ian's words.
“Because my return will be kept secret, Radio's recommendation will also be announced as Ivory Tower's will. That is, as the will of Sir Deckard, the master of the intermediate tower of the Ivory Tower, and Sir Ronan. The reason behind the recommendation was to assign the exclusive alchemist Ian Page, the ruler of the Ivory Tower tower, to the imperial palace.
The crown prince nodded his head.
In the past, he would ask and ask again many times.
“Yes, I definitely understand your intentions.”
But it's different now. He understood immediately.
With a shocked expression, Ian also looked at the crown prince.
His eyes were also met by the eyes of Oliver, who was standing beside the crown prince.
Oliv just nodded slowly.
The 6-year change finally began to show its effects.
“I will be back for a more appropriate formal visit, Tuanku.”
“Have gone? It's been so long...”.
“There are still many things to take care of…. My apologies.”
Seeing the crown prince, wanting more, Ian suddenly felt the effects of the change in his second life. He always thought that people were not easy to change. Look at the crown prince.
‘Of course changed a lot.’
Compared to his previous life, no, there was no need to retreat to that extent. He had been seen to change even compared to when they first met. At the time, Ian considered the crowned price, Hyden, as someone like a tool he could manipulate. That is, once he cannot be used anymore then he will mature to be thrown aside.
‘I'm not sure if I made the right move.’
Is it a wise decision to be close to the crown prince, beyond necessity? He's not sure. However, many things have changed from his previous life.
He had already experienced betrayal and had become much stronger. He also gained a new talent for reading people. He would definitely not repeat the same mistake in the past.
“Then I will leave you now, My Lord.”
“I, Ian!”
“Call me, My Lord.”
The crown prince paused for a moment.
Then with great difficulty, he opened his mouth.
“…. Don't disappear without saying anything, or like that.”
“Good my master.”
Replying with a refined smile, Ian had disappeared with a bright white light.
Although Oliver and the crown prince were shocked by the sudden disappearance, they soon recovered their usual self. It was because Ian was a grand mage beyond one's imagination.
No matter what he did now, they nodded their heads first.
“….”
Silence shrouded for a moment.
Crown Prince and Captain Oliver.
It was the crown prince, who broke the silence.
“Captain.”
“Good my master.”
“Come go.”
“Sorry?”
“Eat.”
The crown prince's continence had been overshadowed by the darkest clouds.
To that face, livelihoods are beginning to return.
Now, only if the king, my father, will recover.
Only if everything will return to its own place.
There will be nothing more I want.
“I can even see my father.”
The crown prince had not visited his father in a long time. He felt that everything was his fault. However, that will change from now on. Therefore Ian, he will definitely heal the emperor, the prince thought.
“I will believe and wait.”
And.
“Do what I can do.”
As crown prince of a kingdom.
As the oldest child.
The crown prince's move became lighter.
It was the lightest step he had taken lately.
***
It had been several tens of days since Radio, the alchemist Ian had appointed, and Douglas had taken over the alchemist organization of the imperial palace. When the new one first broke, Ragnar, the 5th prince felt threatened. Is it because Ian Page has returned? That is certainly a question worth investigating.
“Of course, that's an unwarranted concern.”
But that worry is only because of fear. No events have indicated that. Ian Page's whereabouts were still unknown, and his alchemist had not produced anything of value until now. Everything went well according to Ragnar's plan.
‘Even the command has started helping me completely.’
From some time ago, even the Order of the Dragons had started to help Ragnar in full. The half-dragon man, the leader of the order and the great magician, the winged one, would personally help monitor the situation, including the whereabouts of Ian Page as well as the results of the new alchemist recommended by Ivory. Tower.
‘Now, it's only a matter of time.’
The leader of the order had even convinced him.
Since there are no problems at all, keep moving forward.
There is nothing better than that guarantee.
He seemed more trustworthy than when he was guarded by Herbert, the previous ruler of the tower. Although he would be much more difficult to dispose of, it was more important to get rid of the barrier blocking this time.
‘It would have done faster if not for the princess.’
If there is a problem, it is the princess.
Both guard the emperor day and night.
Therefore, it is difficult to give poison.
‘ and that troublesome bitch.’
But, it's fine.
The emperor was constantly and slowly dying.
That steady life will be over soon.
The end is near soon.
“Ha ha ha....!”
Ragnar laughed out loud.
It was a loud laugh with a subtle madness.
He could no longer feel guilt.
“I have to check-in today as usual.”
Ragnar visited the emperor every day.
The emperor's face became paler every day.
That's to check on a dying face.
Of course, he did not forget to pick a few leaves.
It has naturally become routine.
‘If possible, in front of my eyes ...’
Ragnar even threw out a human mask.
He had entered the emperor's room.
“…..?”
However, it felt different from the usual days.
Neither the princess nor the crown prince were seen anywhere.
The old knight Dumpil Moret wasn't there either.
Only the emperor lay on the bed.
‘Where is everyone?’
Should I ask the guards at the entrance of the room?
When he was thinking about it.
‘Natural medicine....?’
A medicine bottle, on the table, appeared before him.
It was a bottle of warm medicine, as a warming spell was placed on it.
It was a medicine bottle, containing herbal medicine.
‘It's not set?’
The absence of the crown prince and princess.
There was only herbal medicine in the room.
He felt a bit suspicious.
However, it must be an opportunity.
Opportunity to deliver extreme toxins in addition to drugs.
It's time to end it all.
“….”
Ragnar's shoulders are shaking.
He felt a leaf inside his sleeve.
‘What should I do?’
Should I do it?
Is that possible?
Although somewhat suspicious?
Any thoughts that might come up quickly.
‘…..Do.’
There will be no evidence.
There are no witnesses.
There was no way to find the poison either.
There is only jamu.
So, that's the only thing I gave to my dad.
A sick father was bedridden and herbal medicine was warm.
So what's the problem?
It's very normal.
That's right, that's normal.
“She's almost dead.”
It was just that he would die sooner than expected.
There will be no problem.
Of course, there might be a small suspicion.
But, it would only be limited to the suspicion of the crown prince and princess.
As much as that can be ignored.
No evidence, then what suspicion?
“This time is for sure.”
Ragnar finally decided.
He took a leaf from inside his sleeve.
Then he put it in the herbal medicine as a whole.
The leaves are dissolved.
No change in color or smell.
Herbal medicine ‘very toxic’ that leaves no marks finally finished.
“Huuuh! Huh! Huuuuu.”
Ragnar took herbal medicine.
He violently let out air from his lungs.
An overwhelming nervousness approached him.
Did the guilt come back suddenly?
No, that's not the reason.
“King, my father ...”
Finally, Ragnar stood before the emperor. The sound of breathing, from the sleeping emperor, sounded. Even his heart rate was very regular. He was still strong, yet could not open his eyes.
“Even you….. Your heart is beating.”
Ragnar muttered in amazement.
He moved to lift his father's upper body first.
That was so he could give her a spoonful of herbs.
“Should you go to another world ...”
Ragnar whispered in a soft voice.
At the same time, he took a spoonful of herbal medicine.
The 5th prince's mind has been made.
There is not the slightest doubt.
“Please, never forgive me, my father.”
He moved to force open his father's mouth.
He wanted to pour herbal medicine.
It's definitely not a difficult task.
It was just that it wasn't easy because his entire body was shivering.
“Not to be forgiven, I don't want that either.”
That was.
“True.”
It was a heavy sound as if it was accompanied by a steel load.
Still, there was a certain degree of sadness in that voice.
The voice of the emperor was deeply resounding within the room.
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“Is that so?”
The emperor, who he thought was just dying.
The emperor, whom he thought had reached the end.
Terry Greenriver, Ragnar's father.
He fiercely opened his blood-filled eyes.