How the Shadow of the Marquis Lives

Episode 37

with my daughter-

Bells reverberated in the quiet conference room.

“This is the drop.”

The head of state listened to the forbidden decree given by Xian.

Of course, nothing much happened. Because there were no ghouls here.

Even so, there was no doubt that this was a ghost with only the hideous mana that emanated from it.

“It appears to have been made using the morale of the tomb of the giants. If you can interpret the pattern of aura, I think it will be possible to trace back… … .”

Crafted artifacts that are not ancient artifacts all have a certain magical pattern.

A unique pattern with a habit specific to the maker.

Because of this, a high-ranking mage with a lot of experience could infer the origin of an artifact just by looking at it.

Of course, in this case, I would have tried to cover up the pattern, so I would need a separate interpretation, but… … .

“That’s a good idea. Let’s get started.”

The family head put the bell on the table and looked at Xian.

A light of concern and concern shone in those eyes.

Thinking about how to use this guy who looks quite usable.

Xian stood still and waited for his words.

Right now, he was not in a position to actively do anything in relation to the family head.

Not yet.

“Have you ever heard of the Dark Magic Tower?”

Without even an introduction, the householder raised the topic.

Xian shook his head.

“I understand that there are only 5 types of Magic Towers: Steel Magic Tower, Fire Magic Tower, Frost Magic Tower, Natural Magic Tower, and Thunder Magic Tower… … .”

“Normally. But there is actually one more thing.”

That’s the Dark Magic Tower.

A place where evil warlocks gather who borrow the power of the demons of hell at the cost of this world.

Compared to normal mage towers built high and high to reach the sky, the jet black mage tower is different.

They dug underground.

What they were looking at was not the sky, but the end of the underground pit.

“I’m calling it an anthill.”

Seeing the gajoo spitting out a terrible anchovy, Xian’s eyes sank quietly.

The Black Mage Tower. Those guys were behind Beriam, and they were the ones the householder was aiming for.

And that means Ravi too… … .

‘No, let’s think about this later.’

Now, the first thing to do is to hear information about the black magician from the family head.

thought next.

“The origins of the Dark Magic Tower are the giants.”

“giant… … You mean?”

“okay. To be precise, the traitors who sided with the giants in the war between the giants and the tribal union started it.”

It was deeper than I thought.

“Human mana is like water, have you heard of it?”

“yes. I know it as a saying from a famous history book.”

Human mana is like water. Small water droplets gather to form a puddle, form a river, and eventually reach the sea.

The beastman’s mana burns for an instant like fire, and the half-elf’s mana is free like the wind and unrestricted.

And the giant’s mana… … .

“The giant’s mana is as deep as the earth, and eventually it reaches a new world.”

“okay. It is not simply an expression of metaphor. At that time, giants really discovered a new world.”

Hell, Hell, or the end of Hell.

Only when they reached it did the giants start a war aiming for world supremacy.

That was the homeowner’s explanation.

However, after the dedication and sacrifice of countless heroes, the giant was destroyed and the gates of hell were closed.

What remained were the bitter traitors who sided with the giants.

“The traitors still remain.”

The housekeeper looked out the window of the meeting room.

A river that flows slowly. Numerous houses, rice fields, and pastures spread out around it.

I saw a merchant moving around diligently and carrying goods, and a young woman carrying a child on her back and doing laundry. A mischievous little child running around holding a tree branch.

As always, it was a peaceful city scene.

“Magic is something you build up on your own. But they are different. They pay the price to use power that is not theirs carelessly. That is why they are called black magicians.”

A person who does not do anything to train himself or explore the providence, but only uses the power he received through the byway.

The 5 Mage Towers resolutely refused to define them as wizards.

Thus, the name Black Mage was coined.

“So that means Verium was also a warlock.”

“okay. Didn’t he suddenly become stronger or look crazy during the fight?”

Xian frowned for a moment.

That’s it.

‘I’ve never been like that before?’

Because it never happened.

Even so, the head of household is talking about it as if it must have been.

why?

‘Come to think of it.’

Xian glanced down at his wrist.

What you see there is a black pattern where Ravi is sleeping.

There was a moment when Ravi’s energy suddenly increased like a storm when he cut Verium.

‘Is it that time?’

Wasn’t that the moment the family head spoke of?

However, because of Ravi’s ability to absorb their energy, some of Verium’s goals went wrong.

If that was it, it made sense.

Having reached this conclusion, Xi’an spoke casually to the householder.

“He used to make weapons out of water. At the last moment, I tried to create an armor that covered the whole body. I cut it off before it was finished… … .”

didn’t lie There are just things I haven’t talked about.

The armor that Verium was trying to make last. The armor wasn’t too different from the abilities of Verium he had dealt with until then.

Like the family head said, there was no feeling of a sudden increase in power or runaway.

I didn’t have to tell you all about it though.

That way, the head of household will understand and misunderstand.

“Good job. It is best to decapitate it before fully descending upon its host.”

The housekeeper laughed.

It was because there was nothing particularly suspicious in Xian’s words.

Xian paused for a moment before asking a question.

“Anyone who knows about the Warlock… … .”

“Not a lot, but not a little. First of all, it can be assumed that all major members of the imperial family, including His Majesty the Emperor, knew about it. Glacier Baengnyeong or Jakarta would be the same.”

“Does anyone in the family know?”

“It’s just me and anger. It was because of the black magician that Yeomno entrusted himself to our family in the first place.”

The picture was roughly drawn.

However, there was a question as to why they did not announce their existence.

maybe that

‘Looks like there’s something to be gained from the war with them.’

It must be because something is at stake.

There was no other reason in history for the powerful to hide something.

In order to avoid confusion among the people, Xian did not believe in the same ostentatious cause.

“Then my job is to protect the lady from them.”

“okay. But it’s fine if you don’t have to do anything. You can go to school as you normally would.”

The housekeeper continued.

“As long as you’re walking around intact, that child will be safe.”

“… … .”

It was said that he would use it as bait. Does it mean there is nothing to hide anymore since I have told you everything behind the scenes?

‘no.’

Rather, it means that there is nothing wrong with how you behave.

Even if he betrays himself and joins the warlock’s side, there is no problem with Chesha’s defense anyway.

To the family head, he would be the outermost of the fences surrounding Chesha, the kind of existence that would be good to have or not to have any problems with.

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Just like the original Xian who was killed at the hands of the black magician.

“I will take your order.”

Xian lowered his head.

Beneath it, his eyes sank.

existence of black magicians.

In a way, it is like a new mountain has appeared. A mountain that must be crossed before crossing the big mountain called Gaju.

But I could have thought of it differently.

What if those two mountains are colliding with each other?

A dog’s back is bound to burst in a fight between tigers, but on the contrary, a hunter benefits from a fight between a hawk and a bobcat.

Will you be a dog or a hunter?

In the end, it is said that it is up to you.

“Then I will return to the academy.”

“okay.”

I didn’t hear anything more than this.

After saying goodbye to the householder, Xian opened the door to the meeting room.

“ah.”

“… … Chesha.”

And there, I found Chesha, who was listening to the door.

Xian let out a small sigh and glanced at the lord.

He is already facing out the window with his chair turned. He didn’t seem to criticize Chesha for overhearing.

Did you intend to inform her of the existence of the black magician anyway?

“let’s go.”

“yes.”

There’s nothing good about staying there for a long time.

Taking her with her, Xian left the meeting room.

widely-

The sound of the door closing spread as a strange echo.

* * *

last night.

An outbuilding away from the main house. In front of it were guarded by knights armed with swords and armor.

Agrid’s knights to keep an eye on Verium.

They looked fiercely at their son-in-law.

The momentum was so fierce that the healers who came to treat Verium were trembling.

But in the middle of the night.

“Ugh… … !”

“Cuck!”

Their eyes suddenly trembled, and they collapsed on the spot.

Passing past them, something dark was sucked in through the crack in the door of the outbuilding.

Something entered the outbuilding where the lights were off.

It raised its head like a snake and looked around.

It soon found its target and approached the bed gently.

“!”

After a while, Berriam, who witnessed it, widened her eyes.

town! Eup! He thumped and struggled wildly.

However, his tightly restrained body could do nothing except shake the bed.

And soon, a black snake opened its mouth in front of his face.

“Ugh-!”

Beriam’s eyes were bloodshot and he rattled harder.

However, it only ended with a commotion inside the outbuilding, and no matter how much fuss was made, there was no sign of anything outside.

That moment. The time when the black snake is about to bite Verium, who struggles with blood clots.

“The action is quick.”

Someone’s hand grabbed the snake’s neck.

Verium looked up at him with wavering eyes.

It was the old man who brought him here, Yeomno.

“It’s a murderer right after being caught. You have a pretty good boss, kid.”

Looking down sharply at the trembling Verium, Flame Fury tightened his hand.

The black snake that had been caught was crushed with a crackling sound.

Fire.

The flames lit by the Flame Fury burned the remains.

“Ugh, ugh… … .”

Verium looked at it with a frightened expression.

Yeomno was puzzled inwardly.

what? Was he such a man without a pulpit?

He looked too frightened to be the guy who risked his life to assassinate the young master.

Yeomno didn’t know it, but all of Beriam’s guts and courage came from the presence of Princess Haeryyeong who was protecting him.

Now that the power had left without a trace, Verium was feeling extreme fear and loneliness.

‘There must be a lot to hear.’

This is a good thing for the Agrid family.

I’ll blow on what I know so much.

“I guess we have to move places.”

Yeomno looked down at the imprisoned Beriam and spoke.

As long as there was an ambush for killing and killing, there was no option to leave it here.

That’s when he put his hand on the restraints.

pop.

pop. pop.

The sound of dripping water.

Yeomno looked at his feet. I could see a couple of drops of black water droplets falling there.

right after that.

Shaaa!

Black droplets quickly spread throughout the room, covering the walls, floor, and ceiling.

Black thorns sprouted from there, like dense tree branches.

The entire fleet headed for Yeomno and Beriam.

“I’m sorry I didn’t sleep well tonight.”

Yeomno sighed lightly and took out his black gloves and put them on.

From that hand, red flames like blood began to rise.