How the Shadow of the Marquis Lives

Chapter 76

Xian and Zerech left the infirmary and arrived at the president’s office on the top floor of the main building.

“Are you okay? It wouldn’t matter if I was just in the infirmary.”

“it’s okay. You weren’t hurt or anything.”

Zerech was worried about Xian’s body, but it was okay. Although I fell for Andras’ trick, I escaped without getting hurt.

He got hurt a little while dealing with Andras in it, but there was no such thing as a wound when he returned to his real body.

What he said about being in a state of spirit must be true.

“The reason I called you, as you can guess, is because of today’s work. Didn’t you name Keln as the culprit?”

“yes.”

“Do you know anything?”

“He was the warlock of the Dark Magic Tower.”

I have no idea how to measure it. Xian was the first to talk about it.

For a moment, Zerech’s hand, which was holding the staff, tightened.

Looking at his reaction, Xian continued his explanation.

“My name is Andras. He is said to be the high mage of the Dark Magic Tower. Locking me in a strange space… … .”

The story was the same as the one I had just explained to Allen.

He used his soul-altering powers and aimed at his own body. It seems that the body of the defense commander was also stolen in a similar way.

He was able to knock him down and get out safely.

Of course, I didn’t tell Zerech or Allen about him.

Dragon King.

There were many things that were difficult to explain in many ways to talk about meeting him.

“Right… … .”

Zerech leans back on the backrest. He put on a thoughtful expression.

Seeing him, Xian spoke.

“I mean the garrison commander. After hearing about it, rumors about him being a traitor are spreading.”

“Let’s just say it happened. But according to your story, he was a victim, not a traitor.”

“yes. So, with the authority of the President, I want you to nail it down strongly.”

“It is not difficult. I was originally going to do that too. By the way, were you acquainted with Kelln?”

“no. I saw it for the first time this time.”

“Nevertheless, you are very considerate. I thought you knew Kelln or his family.”

Not really. However, he is the only one who knows the 100% truth that he is not a traitor.

The president and Allen, of course, heard their own circumstances, but that was only what they had heard.

Because of this, as the only witness, I only pointed it out one more time.

After receiving the president’s confirmation, he changed the subject.

“By the way, the president also knew about them.”

“Well, that’s what people who know about it know about. Rather, I am amazed that you know their identity.”

“I heard from your father.”

“Did he give you any words as much as he is the successor? It must be the heir that the Marquis cherishes very much.”

“No, not really… … .”

“Humility. Even though he himself was caught up in it, he took care of Kellen as well, and his ability to escape safely even though he fell into the trap of the Dark Magic Tower. The Marquis must be very reliable.”

what is dignity

He is not even a cherished subordinate, let alone the cherished successor of the family head.

Of course, I have no desire to be.

“Can I ask you something too?”

“Something. ask me.”

“It’s his purpose. It looks like there was something you wanted. Anything you can guess?”

“… … Did a man named Andras say that?”

“yes.”

It was a lie. In fact, it was the Demon Dragon King, not Andras, who said this.

―I heard that my things are here.

The guy obviously said that. That’s why they raided the academy.

The possession of that mighty monarch. Does that mean you’re at this academy?

“Whoa… … . yes, that’s right I don’t know if you know, but there is an S-class artifact in our academy’s Vigo.”

“I know that. I don’t even know what it is, but… … .”

“Prime magic. It is the first magic that is said to have been handed down to humans from gods in the ancient mythological age.”

“… … .”

The identity of the artifact is magic? Is it something like a scroll or a magic stone?

Putting aside the unimaginable part, Xian focused on the backstory.

The first magic handed down by God.

I know the story. It was a famous story that often appears in picture books for children.

‘Mythical Age. The era of turmoil in which all races fought and reigned.’

There are few proper records of the Shinhwa Age. Even in the few records there, it was full of absurd words.

Therefore, in the academic world, they do not treat it properly because it is regarded as the same as a novel created by the imagination of ancient people.

It was only up to the ancient times that they acknowledged as real history.

‘The first magic story belonging to the most famous axis among the myths.’

Humans were very weak in a place full of all kinds of ghosts and monsters.

There are only two things that can be born as a human being.

become prey or become slaves.

It is a story that a certain god, who took pity on such a human, gave the human a special power, and that was magic.

However, it is said that because of that, the god was treated as a traitor among the gods and suffered a terrible punishment.

“Of course, that’s what the record was written for, I don’t know if it was really handed down by God. I just know that it has an S, a power so great that it can be judged immeasurable.”

“If it’s a god who gave us the Primordial Magic… … It is the heavenly deity that the Jeonghwa Church refers to.”

“yes.”

The heavenly god the Purification Church was talking about was the god who handed over the first magic.

For this reason, they have a system called divine magic that has developed independently from the magic tower. Similarly, swordsmanship also has its own school.

There was a point where the church itself kept a little distance from the secular world, so the Purification Church was quite a mysterious place.

By the way, the relationship with the mage tower or wizard is not too bad.

The Mage Tower recognizes divine magic as an interesting branch of magic, and the Purification Church sees the Mage Tower as a group of seekers who study the grace of the same god.

‘The Primordial Magic Law was passed on to humans by the heavenly gods. But he called it his own thing.’

Xian frowned and fell into anguish.

What is the true meaning of what the Dragon King said?

In fact, without much thought, there were only three possibilities.

First, the possibility that he is the existence of the heavenly god mentioned in mythology.

Second, the possibility that he was the first human to be said to have been enchanted.

Third, it is possible that he is a mad demon with delusion or a different criminal from the mindset of claiming other people’s things as his own.

Either way, it wasn’t unusual.

“Sian Agrid.”

“yes.”

At that time, Zerech called to him who was immersed in contemplation.

Then I met his eyes gently.

Xian slightly narrowed his eyes.

“What is it?”

“I have a suggestion.”

“A suggestion?”

Zerech looked at Xian with a serious expression and spoke.

“You, by any chance, won’t you join our alliance?”

“… … ? Are you blind?”

Xian raised a question on his face at the incomprehensible words.

* * *

Cheondo-maeng (天道盟).

A group of people who oppose the Dark Magic Tower beyond their existing status or interests.

What Gerach explained to Xi’an was about that alliance.

“Cheondo-maeng… … Is the president affiliated there too?”

“Right. It has been active for over 30 years.”

30 years.

It was twice as long as Xian had lived, but Zerech was much older than that.

If you do the reverse calculation, it means that he joined Chondo-maeng well beyond his 40s.

“Bondy Organization… … No, what an organization. It can be seen as a meeting to simply exchange information.”

“It sounds simple, but the face must be splendid.”

In the first place, those who knew the existence of the Dark Magic Tower were said to be high-ranking people from each country or unusual beings.

“Among the existing High Masters, three belong to the Cheondo League. There are several Masters, and the famous Knight Commander of the Jeonghwa Order is also in the Cheondo League.”

If you were the leader of the Knights of the Order of Purification, Xian had heard of it.

Like a genius swordsman who reached the level of master as the youngest at the age of 24.

Maybe it was twenty-nine or something like that now.

‘Of all the recruiting offers I’ve heard so far, I think this is the most attractive.’

Xian seriously thought about it.

After living only in the shadows, he came out and met various people and received many suggestions.

At least I had heard about Damien’s salon, Claude, the tower owner of the Tower of Thunder, Kurgan, the leader of the Beast Guild, a guild on campus, and a mercenary named Dunas of the Blaten Guild.

And even the unacceptable proposal I heard from the Dragon King just yesterday.

The president’s proposal was the most attractive among them.

First of all, it is a simple information exchange meeting, not an organization, so there is no obligation as a member. And the fact that the purpose of the meeting is only to exclude the Dark Magic Tower.

but.

“Thank you for the offer, but I will decline.”

This offer was also unacceptable.

Zerech blinked a couple of times in surprise at Xian’s words.

He never really thought that this offer would be turned down.

“Are you sure you understand me correctly? It’s a group created to destroy the Dark Magic Tower. Since it is not an organization, there are no particular obligations, and there are as many as three High Masters. Of course, many Masters belong to it.”

“Everyone understood. But it seems a little different from the way I’m going.”

“Where are you going?”

For Xian, the priority is to escape from the clutches of the Marquis and find a name for himself.

The Dark Magic Tower was discovered along the way and became an annoyance, but it had no specific purpose.

Of course, it’s true that it’s annoying, so it doesn’t matter if you join the Cheondo-maeng.

‘Because I could become the prey.’

The problem was that the source of his power was not very different from those of the Dark Magic Tower.

What if there is someone among them who can discern the energy of hell in a way they don’t know?

I will definitely try that method with new members.

And if Ravi gets caught there, it’s the end.

It’s like turning the high master set into an enemy in an instant. Including the Academy President in front of me.

‘It’s not attractive, it’s the mouth of a beast.’

Looking back, the president’s proposal was absolutely unacceptable.

It was impossible for him, who was no different from a warlock, to enter among the people hunting the warlock.

Zerech licked his lips, as if he had read Xian’s unshakable determination.

“You refuse just like your father.”

“You mean father?”

“I made an offer to him before, but he was turned down with a single blow. If it’s his son… … I thought. I can’t.”

I don’t think the head of state is affiliated with the Cheondo League.

When the story came out, I suddenly became curious. Why is the family head chasing the Dark Magic Tower?

No, is it right that I’m chasing you?

I hadn’t thought about the family head’s purpose or ambitions, so I couldn’t figure it out.

“It’s too bad. I thought that if you came in, it would be a good stimulus for our young people.”

“There was such a ulterior motive.”

“hehehehe, forgive me. Old people always want to attach young people to them. Whether it be a fight or love or whatever.”

“The latter… … .”

“Ha ha ha ha ha!”

Seeing him laughing out loud, Xian also smiled.

When the main point of an important conversation was over, that unique sense of liberation enveloped him.

“Anyway, I understand what you mean. Still, I’ll pass it on to the members of the alliance. In any case, it is true that you are also compatriots fighting the Dark Magic Tower.”

“yes.”

No, I just wish they wouldn’t tell me. It’s just a burden from the fact that his name is mentioned in the place called Cheondo-maeng.

But it can’t be said like that.

Xian couldn’t help but agree.

Then he suddenly remembered and asked. Wasn’t there someone in this academy besides himself chasing the Dark Magic Tower?

“Do you know the name Allen Kruger?”

“You mean Allen? you know well Count Kruger has been a member of the Cheondo League since before. Allen also came in through his introduction.”

Are you saying that the Kruger family’s father and son all belong to the Cheondo-maeng?

“okay. Thank you for talking about this and that today.”

“Nothing to thank. Isn’t this what educators do in the first place?”

Sian laughed lightly and stood up from his seat.

In any case, I learned a lot.