Return of the Class 8 Mage
56. Fairy queen (1)

It had been a day since Ian stopped his 'Doll Game. After getting enough rest, eating, and using mana breath, most of his body recovered from his damage. Now it's time to go.

"Thank you all."

At the front gate of Pieric Castle, Ian said to everyone. At the door, the great landlord Pieric, his best warrior, and the Guided Witch, Mary, came to bid farewell.

"How about one more night? I know you're a busy man, but this is how we throw a party for our savior."

You guys muttered when she was feeling sad. He wanted to do something to thank Ian for saving his life and his people.

"That was good enough to protect me for days. And also, I only did my duty as an Archmage, nothing more. If another Archmage were to come, they would do the same for you."

"But didn't you ask me to protect you for paying for the grace you gave us?"

"Haha. I was in a hurry at the time."

You guys made a little joke after Ian's humble words.

And he started his main topic.

"Well, I can't stop you. Then, before you go, let's do that."

"What do you want?"

"You know, I heard you were an eternal guest at the Mogrian house. Maybe five years ago? It was a time when you were famous for your flaws in the Empire. I heard rumors about it around that time."

"Yes I do."

"And I suggest that you become our Eternal Guest as well."

Eternal Guest.

What you want is clear.

He had been thinking about it for a few days.

He wanted to make an oath as soon as possible.

"It's not something that can be done easily......"

"Whatchu mean? We will only treat you as our precious guest. According to your reaction, I think the old Mogrian made an oath with many words and strict formal proof."

Thas right.

The landlord Mogrian did it like that.

They should know each other.

"Do you know well the landlord of Mogrian?"

"More than just knowing. He was the best friend of my oldest brother who died. Thanks to that, we know each other. He's the kind of tough guy who doesn't fit me....."

Then you remember the past when he played with his brother and landlord Mogrian for a bit. He makes a thin smile.

"And if you're okay with that, we want you to be our Eternal Guest. It's not just our help for our rescuers. We have a clear purpose for this oath. Even though witches have great power, I don't think they're all as great as you, right?

Although he had always been the type of person who would attack the enemy with the vanguard on the frontline carelessly, he was a provincial landlord. He heard and knew many things. He knew that Ian was an extremely rare and talented magician, and there were few or no magicians who could match his strength.

“This is solely my decision, but I don't think anyone will regret this, neither you, nor our people, nor the landlords of Mogrian as well. He knew about it and did this five years earlier than me, what a cunning and clever old man."

The Province barely had the chance to make such a relationship compared to the Royal Palace. It was worthy enough for them to make any kind of connection with witches, let alone a great magician like Ian.

"Ah, but don't misunderstand me. We don't always treat Archmage as an Eternal Guest. About 7 years ago, there was another Archmage who helped us before you did. He was wearing a bloody red robe. He's a real bitch."

(TN1F: feelbadman) (Spaceship: I love honesty)

She must be Helen.

It was long before he disappeared in action, and before being defeated by Ian.

"Although he has great power, we don't always treat them as Eternal Guests. We suggest this oath, because you deserve it."

Of course, there was no reason for Ian to reject him. Although he suggested it lightly, it was a heavy promise that the imperial nobility had to keep. This relationship will be of great help to Ian someday.

'If I can receive help from the northern and eastern regions for future plans.'

It will be more than just a help, but a great strength.

Ian ended his consideration.

Nodding his head, Ian replied.

"Eitherway. We could have taken this oath called the Thousand Year's Oath, but I won't refuse if you really want it."

"I'm glad to hear it."

(TN1F: Ah you know the casual vows that will last several generations and thousands of years ... You know that casual ... We can try it if you really want to.)

*Click!*

After Ian's confirmation, you draw his sword.

It was the sword he had prepared for this moment.

It seemed like he was sure Ian would not reject his suggestion.

"Because this is a heavy Thousand Year Oath, we have to pretend to follow the formal process, right? Please be patient for a moment. I'll finish it fast."

(TN1F: You have common sense)

The great landlord, you, made an official position to swear, while poking the ground with his sword. The other knights who were watching him followed the position of their landlord. He blamed the landlord Mogrian for being so serious about his vow, but now it seemed like the process of his vow was also very serious.

"The Pieric family will always welcome Archmage's visit, Ian Page, and we will gladly stand by his side whenever he asks for help from the eastern powers. In the name of the East Stream of the Emerald River, this oath will be guaranteed from generation to generation, for generations without end."

(TN1F: First he has a harem item, now he has another kind of harem. He got the south and east sites. Now all that's left is the western and northern powers and he'll be complete.).

(Spacecraft: I feel like "With your powers combined, I'm the Captain of the Planet!" including here somewhere.)

It was very similar to the vows that the previous Mogrian owner had made. You guys Pieric settled those heavy claims quickly, like a rap.

"Erghs! It makes me feel weird. I don't like these swear things, I wish I could say 'let's do it!'."

As if embarrassed, he sheathed his sword hurriedly. Who would have imagined this great warrior who fought against monsters so bravely would be humiliated by oath.

"May we meet again someday."

"Other times, please let us know before visiting. We'll show you a real party from the eastern region. I'm sure you'll enjoy it."

Smiling, Ian and you said goodbye to each other.

After a brief farewell with each knight who came out to send Ian off, Ian finally bid farewell to the Conferred Witch, Mary.

"See you in 4 years."

"Y, huh?"

"In the Ivory Tower, after you finish your mission."

"Ah, yes! I'll do it!"

He should have been a dead man in his previous life. His presence impressed Ian. These small changes will lead to different results compared to his previous life.

'I don't know if this change will bring profit or loss.'

Where is this life direction?

Ian didn't come to a conclusion, he just stepped forward.

"Good bye."

Ian successfully completed his first Archmage task. Now he's headed to the Royal Palace.

He aims to get there earlier than the embassy.

"I might have some free time."

The embassy is a large group of men. Moving as a group would take them several times longer than a single person to cross the border from Demidera to Greenriver.

'This is the perfect opportunity to prepare for something.'

During his previous years, for fear of leaving his family and getting individual lessons from the Ivory Tower, he had no chance to move outside the Royal Palace. It was a rare opportunity given to him.

"I won't have enough time later."

Ian officially expressed his political intentions. That means he will soon have a political conflict.

"It won't be easy to protect my family up close."

For the past few years, he had been able to protect those nearby.

Protecting them yourself is the most reliable and safe way.

"I need some kind of ally."

'Strong but loyal allies.'

He was looking for allies who had great power, but were also loyal to him.

Simple reason.

'My family will shackle my area of movement.'

If he had not reached 6th grade and was unable to use the Puppet Game, he would have been manipulated by the Tower Master's plan. Even though he knew it was a trick, he could not help himself.

'I must remove my fear of the safety of my family.'

Ian must agree.

A precious value called family that he had never had in his previous life.

He was very unwilling to lose this, and it was difficult for him to leave them alone.

He confirmed this for years.

'If I can't help myself,'

He only has one answer.

He must find a very powerful ally and let them protect his family. Like Oliver who has always protected the Crown Prince, Ian needs such an ally.

'Then I might be able to move more freely.'

If he had a reliable ally for the safety of his family, he would be free from his obsession for his family.

Then, his actions and thoughts could be expanded.

'But the only problem was where I could find such an ally.'

Strong warriors like Oliver were extremely rare. Normal knights or guards were not strong enough. Moreover, although there were many magicians that Ian was familiar with, they could not be hired as personal guards.

'A strong ally but always able to protect my family near here.'

It gave Ian a headache.

The conditions are not that simple.

'Wait, it doesn't have to be Human, right?'

Exactly right.

That bodyguard doesn't have to be 'Human'.

Strong, and will be faithful to some conditions, and familiar appearance that will not cause much trouble among human society.

'A fairy.'

After deep thought, Ian could recall one 'creature'.

Ian had a chance to meet them in his previous life, when he was researching Dragon Chants.

'Indeed, Elves can be used.'

They were suitable for the conditions Ian wanted.

Of course, only if he managed to persuade them.

They cannot be easily underestimated.

"I need preparation."

Even though time goes on, it is not impossible.

After deciding, Ian flew into the sky again.

Researching the Song of the Dragon.

It was a great project that Ian spent a lot of time researching like magic in his previous life. Even though he only understood a portion of the Golden Dragon's words, a normal person would need over a hundred years to understand its basics.

'For normal humans, this includes the language systems of other species.'

Especially they were like Orc shamans, Gnome Elf relatives living underground, and Elves in the forest, and any creatures that could use a power similar to 'magic', he said', they were Ian's target of language research. To do that, it is necessary to meet them in person, and it is the 'Giver' that gives him the most interesting experience.

'No. Maybe, bad memories.'

Ian lowered his head after he smiled briefly. After some preparation, he immediately moved to the 'Fairy' nest'. With the bag that Ian hid.

"It's a good thing they live near my location."

Unexpectedly, the Elf's lair was not far from human civilization. They hid on top of a mountain where loggers, hunters, and herbal collectors had been traveling for several centuries.

'The problem is to dispel their illusions and protective spells.'

According to Ian's research, the fairest Elves use magic. They are good at many spells, especially the illusionary and protective spells they install near their nests.

'But no problem for now.'

Was it because she was only stronger than the Elves in magical power? No. gabe. When Ian first visited here, he was a 7th grade master. Even at the time it wasn't easy for him to break their magic, so it wasn't the magical superiority that made Ian full of confidence.

*Step!*

Ian landed at the top of the mountain, bordering the protective shield of the Elves.

In front of Ian, there were only ordinary forests and mountains to be seen.

It was the effect of the protective shield and the fairy illusion.

'I fought very hard to destroy this in my previous life.'

He was extremely proud of the title of the strongest magician in the world, yet he could think of no other way but to destroy it. He tried to contact them, but they did not answer him.

"I didn't know it would be this simple."

Immediately, Ian opened the bag he was carrying.

'Just a little for now.'

From the bag, he took out some flawless gems. This enchanted gem of a protective spell is the jewel Ian left behind in the ruins of the old Ivory Tower five years ago. For the past few days, Ian had been taking them.

"They're crazy about jewelry."

Elves love jewelry, especially the 'Queen of Elves'.

It is not the financial value of the gem that drives them crazy.

They use the gems in their own special way.

And Ian knew exactly their characteristics.

"Remove the protective shield and come out if you want to have it."

Ian shouted after he put the jewel on the ground.

He also threw some gems into the protective shield.

Being bewitched with a protective spell, the jewel did not break.

"I'll go if you don't need it, okay?"

(T, wait ....!)

While Ian picked up the jewelry and put it in his bag, a woman's sharp voice sounded.

Not with his ears, but with his mind.

(H, wait a minute, Man!)

The density of mana in the atmosphere decreases.

It was proof that the protective shield and illusion were being removed.

As expected of Ian.

'Stupid and naive kids. Oh, maybe a girl?'

They have the appearance of a beautiful woman.

A very small woman, though.

"I'm busy."

(Erghs! You're short-lived humans!)

After the complaint from the Elves, the protective shield suddenly disappeared.

Now, Ian could see a hidden scene that he could not see a few seconds ago.