Return of the Class 8 Mage
67. dark veil (1)

Dark Hood (1)

Things quickly came to order.

Talk about lightning speed.

That is the urgent situation nationally.

“The horrific crime of Herbert Leon, the ruler of the tower, has been revealed to the world. Not only did he sacrifice the witches, he even took the lives of the helpless peasants as an energy source for black magic. I did not consider compassion for her as I shook the weight of her cruelty. ”

Filled with anger, the voice of the emperor boomed throughout the great palace.

“Next, all duties and titles of Herbert Leon will be stripped and he will be put to death, and the manner of his death is public execution.”

So, Herbert, the ruler of the tower, was imprisoned after being sentenced to death in public. Due to his mental instability of ‘side effects of black magic’, he even failed to form a counter argument. Just as Ian had planned.

“Also, I will personally lead all investigations relating to whether there are additional perpetrators or other black magicians besides the tower lord. There will be no pause for any ranking in this investigation process.”

‘No pause for any rating’.

It certainly contains a lot of implied meaning.

Those with close ties to the tower lord, certain nobles, servants and witches, and even Ragnard, the 5th prince. It was an expression to group them all into one.

“They, who were captured and unknowingly participated in the scheme of the ruler of the tower, will be allowed to return to their normal lives after recovery. Through this event, if you lose your job and livelihood, the Empire will provide an appropriate level of compensation, and to the families of those who have died, he said, the bodies of the victims will be returned with enough support to carry out the honorable funeral service. ”

Of course, the responsibility of treating black magic fell on Ian. That's because Ian is the only human, who can use magic ‘great cancellation’.

“However, the legal punishment for the high-level witch, priest Helene, who had sought the crown prince's life, would be determined in a different way from the other perpetrators of the victims. Although it was not because of his own volition, the severity of the nature of his crimes, in the plot of the murder of the crown prince, could not be ignored. Therefore, I sentenced the high-ranking witch, the priestess Helene, to unlimited confinement. ”

The emperor made a logical decision. Isn't the tower master's death sentence already decided? If high-ranking witches were executed under the current environment, it would bring great losses to the national power. The neighboring kingdom will definitely be watching him.

“Of course, the possibility of a recent disposition being, either loose or deteriorating, is always there. I'm instructing you to pass that message to the violators.”

The Sorcerer is the most useful weapon or tool. There was no doubt that when one was a grade-4 mage. Simply keeping it alive brings security and benefits in many ways. The emperor's decision was the right one.

The Sorcerer is the most useful weapon or tool. There was no doubt that when one was a grade-4 mage. Simply keeping it alive brings security and benefits in many ways. The emperor's decision was the right one.

“Finally, the corresponding gift for two heroes in this incident is not passable.”

There was a touch of pleasure in the emperor's patience as he discussed his gift. Both ‘hero’ are not only loyal, but handpicked by the emperor himself.

“Ian Page, who completely prevented the former ruler of the tower, the plans of Herbert Leon, and Oliver Raywood, who valiantly stopped an attempt to assassinate a high-ranking witch, priest Helene against the crown prince, forward to front.”

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Oliver Raywood, the captain of the 2nd royal knight, stepped onto the red carpet in formal attire of a harness, helmet and even donned a robe. Ian was invisible.

“Do approach.”

Although his loyal comrades who were both large and small in stature felt uneasy because Ian was missing, the emperor only told Oliver to get close. Instead, in fact, he recited aloud as if to appease the crowd.

“Ian Page is currently investigating matters related to black magic. The prize will be decided at a separate time when all situations are over. For now, let's focus our attention on Captain Oliver, who has protected the crown prince none other than a 4.” grade mage

Finally, everyone's attention was on Oliver.

Of course, there was not the slightest jitters in Oliver.

“This is certainly a time of blessing and celebration for this empire. Not only did the crown prince survive, but a knight, who had overcome human limitations, was born in our kingdom today, right? He will be a great exemplary knight, not only in our kingdom, but also for all the knights and all the great swordsmen in this whole world.”

The loyal colleagues agreed. They were just curious about Ian, who was missing, but they definitely had a high interest in Oliver. A knight had defeated a mage, a high grade 4 mage, at that moment.

“I will never let the courage and achievements of Oliver Raywood pass unnoticed. I have given a lot of consideration about the best way to reward him. There's only one way. A knight must be a knight. ”

Emperor Terry paused for a moment.

Then he continued slowly.

“From now on, I am happy to declare Oliver Raywood, the captain of the 2nd royal knight, with the title ‘Mr Swordsman’, who can keep an eye on all the knights in my kingdom and forever be remembered as the most respected knight of all.

Loyal colleagues were intrigued by the statement. Only the high-ranking official, knowing this consideration, remained silent. It must have been an honorary title that existed in the history of the empire. However, to find someone, who was actually named after this title, would require tracing the empire's history for hundreds of years.

“I understand it too. What does it mean to be named master swordsman. But, is that not enough? What was the reason behind no longer having a swordsman? Because of magic, the honor of the sword has fallen to the ground.”

“I understand it too. What does it mean to be named master swordsman. But, is that not enough? What was the reason behind no longer having a swordsman? Because of magic, the honor of the sword has fallen to the ground.”

The emperor spoke softly as if he had already anticipated the reaction of many loyal comrades and high officials. As a knight, it might be uncomfortable to hear, but after all, it was reality.

“However, Oliver Raywood came out through that big shadow. He has remained loyal to the crown prince for a long time, and will continue to do so in the future. Moreover, he had defeated a 4th class mage. Such a level of ability and loyalty can certainly be considered near perfect, however, if there are opposing views, speak.”

The emperor's words were correct. Oliver certainly has incredible trust. This is the age of magic. It was no longer possible for the knights to plan a rebellion like it had been for a long time. As the title indicates, it was only a position of honor.

“It looks like no.”

The emperor nodded in response to the reaction of his loyal comrades. He did not show it, but the emperor was overjoyed. There will be two great pillars, Ian, who will soon be eyeing the ruler of the Ivory Tower, and Oliver, who will be crowned master of the swordsman, to protect the crown prince.

“Kneel, Oliver Raywood, a royal knight.”

The emperor abdicated from the throne. Pulling out his sword, he placed it over one of Oliver's shoulders, who was kneeling. It was similar to when a king would give knight honor.

“As the first branch of the Emerald River, I ordered the name ‘master swordsman’ and all his honorary titles to be given to the knight, Oliver Raywood. Are you ready to run the task of a swordsman who has been empty for the past hundreds of years?

In a dignified manner, emperor Terry asked the question.

Oliver talks to the quiet baritone.

“My master, I will risk my life for this great honor.”

It was a short, but powerful commitment.

There is not even a contrived humility.

Instead, he was full of confidence.

It was Oliver Raywood, ‘Master Swordsman Green River’.

* * *

On the third day before the former ruler of the Ivory Tower, Herbert Leon's execution, Ian was in a basement that had become the tower's ruling laboratory for black magic as well as a secret storage room, it is located through a portal created by books.

‘Piala.’

The tower master's personal wealth items were still stored there. He did not hide it intentionally. Instead, Ian had reported to the emperor about the tower lord's personal assets. Even so, there was only one reason why they continued to be there safely.

‘All this is your pajalam, Ian. Whether to save, return to the kingdom as royal wealth, or send back to the Ivory Tower, the choice is in your hands.’

‘All this is your pajalam, Ian. Whether to save, return to the kingdom as royal wealth, or send back to the Ivory Tower, the choice is in your hands.’

This was the emperor's gift given to him personally. It was also a test at the same time. How such a huge fortune would be disposed of by Ian, that was what the emperor wanted to see. Even if everything was returned to the kingdom as part of his wealth, returned to the Ivory Tower, or saved, it was certain that none of these actions would give him high marks.

‘This becomes a nuisance.’

Originally, Ian only wanted to keep a few artifacts and portal books. His wealth is overflowing. Any magic item with an effective level under the artifact was simply a hindrance. So, he only wanted to save what he needed and pass on the rest, be it to the Ivory Tower or to the imperial family.

‘Yeah, I guess they will someday be useful in my possession.’

“Let's let them be as they are today.”

He intended to keep the tower lord's personal assets here for now. As long as there was a portal, it was as simple as going in and out of his own house, so there was no need to move them to his residence.

‘I need to verify it first.’

It wasn't because of the cup that he put here through the portal. Instead, he wanted to satisfy his own basic curiosity. His curiosity center is none other than ‘book portal’. The book's artifact became his concern.

‘Portal does not make sense no matter how hard the reason is.’

During the time between this life and his previous life, Ian had not only gotten used to it, but also used many mythical and extremely powerful artifacts. However, hearing about the portal book was shocking. He did not even believe that such an artifact existed. Simple reason.

‘Portal is a grade level magic of 8.’

To be exact, this was a magic that Ian could finally use after reaching 8th class status. It was possible to create new techniques through research and reading ancient books, however, making it happen would require grade-8 level mana and production ability.

‘This is magic grade level 8.’

Even Ian did not know the production method or the origin of the artifact. He only knew the power of artifacts. They have comparable strength of ‘mana’ box.

‘Write into artifacts, and even trigger it?’

If the interaction occurs with a written technique, just by injecting mana will start the technique, it is being processed, to activate the magic. In fact, it would change the effect to be even more enhanced. This is similar to the fly spell that has been changed by ‘Michel Greenriver Rove’.

If the interaction occurs with a written technique, just by injecting mana will start the technique, it is being processed, to activate the magic. In fact, it would change the effect to be even more enhanced. This is similar to the fly spell that has been changed by ‘Michel Greenriver Rove’.

‘After all, who created it?’

Like any other artifact, he was certain about this book. It was not an item made by humans. Of course, it was not like the god move like the Fairy Queen did. It was from those who were on a much higher plain.

‘Dragon, or something more than that.’

Therefore, Ian was getting curious.

A place to be bridged by some transcendental entity.

On the surface, that place might look like this dungeon.

Where's the exact location?

Is it somewhere connected to this continent?

‘It is not a place that has been bridged by the ruler of the tower.’

This dungeon was always affixed as the other side of the portal. There was a method to change the bridged location, but with Ian's limited knowledge, it was impossible. The tower lord may be on the same ship. Thus, the probability of it being a pre-determined location was high.

‘It does not appear to be the 3rd dimension.’

That is, ‘-dimensional space 3’, maybe inner pocket space for friendly power. However, it did not seem to be such a space. It's too realistic to be like that. Isn't it like a dungeon designed to be a hiding place?

‘There is no way to go out to start.’

It was a spacious rectangular room, with no exit. After a few days of observation, like the old Ivory Tower basement, there was no hidden passageway.

“Hm..

Ian looked around for a while.

He scratched his cheek lightly.

‘There is nothing to do?’

There seems to be no other way.

Besides ‘method of hardness’, he thought.

‘Smash through way out seems to be the only way.’

Destroy and push, using magic.

Till when? Until the outside world is seen.

That's a very simple method.

At least, that's for Ian.

It was a possible method only for grade-6 mages.

The kwang!

Ian had no doubt.

He moved into action as soon as his mind was set.

The kwang! The kwang! The kwang!

The underground prison, outside the portal, was greatly shaken with destructive magic power. A section had opened after it cracked and shattered. However, the end of the hall was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that it was not a depth that could be set with one or two simple magic.

“It will take longer than expected.”

As if determined, Ian took one dose of Douglas elixir ‘Harp. He even brought artifacts from the tower lord's personal assets to increase effectiveness. He's certainly fully prepared.

Kwao! The kwang! Www-kwang!

Pzzzzz………

The kwang! The Kwang-Kwang! Kwao!

Pzzzzz……

How long has it been since he started digging the tunnel?

Beyond the dust and rocks that engulf and spread.

Beyond that, a light point began to appear.

‘Is it outside?’

Ian is a witch.

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His curiosity is not easily explained.

The unique curiosity of a witch has arisen.

What will be beyond that point?

Kwao!

Finally, a full beam of light greeted Ian.