episode_0019

There is only one life left. Other players must have had a rough idea of what their magic was after failing at it once in a while.

Now, you can’t hope for the lucky chance of not being attacked until the next turn.

For Adela to win.

During her turn this time, she had no choice but to chip away at all of Vermily and Kyle’s health.

In the meantime, if you make even one mistake, you will be eliminated.

‘… … … after.’

Let’s calm down. Make up your mind.

It’s not like there’s no possibility at all. Normally, it would be doubtful whether you would be able to win even if you hit all five tombstones in front of you.

[Continued magic: The effect of the magic you memorize next is applied twice.]

A hidden magic given to the player whose life reaches 1 for the first time.

This effect could be used right away without having to adjust it, so it wasn’t impossible at all.

‘Magic below level 5 is meaningless. If that were the case, it would be [Lightning Magic] or [Ice Magic] that could eliminate that guy at once… … … .’

Is that really true?

This doesn’t mean that the desire to eliminate Kyle and the desire to lose to him has disappeared.

It’s just that if you use the hidden magic like that, you’ll be 1 to 1 with Vermily, who has four lives remaining.

… … I definitely thought it was okay to be eliminated by Vermeli.

Adela felt something in his obsession for victory.

‘The tower owner… … ‘Because it’s a place to watch.’

It’s not that I don’t want to lose to that man. That’s not enough.

Victory.

I want to win proudly in front of everyone in the tower, with the Allpin Magic Tower owner watching.

I want to turn the attention that was paid to Kyle Byron to her again───

“… … … Ah.”

──And that was jealousy.

Jealousy like that of a child who has been deprived of his parents’ attention.

Jealousy that wants you to look at me again.

I wasn’t aware of it because I’d never experienced it before, but I knew the feeling.

She lost her parents when she was young and was jealous of the tower owner and magic tower wizards she considered her family.

At that moment, Adela opened her eyes wide and looked at the Olpin Mage Tower. The Mage Tower merely smiled in response.

‘That’s why.’

Is this why he told me to play a board game with that man?

So, did you say that the first thing is to know these feelings?

Adella recalled what Orphin had said.

──Jealousy over having their home and family taken away. I want you… … It’s a feeling that I wasn’t aware of because I was raised wrongly.

For Adela, her home was the magic tower, and her family was the tower owner and the tower’s wizards.

Is it possible to escape being a ‘child’ only after realizing that you are jealous of Kyle because of that?

Adella, who was looking at Olpin’s warm smile, soon turned her head towards Kyle.

“Adela?”

“… … … … … .”

But still, she hates him.

Now I know it was just cheating, but I still don’t think we can be friends.

Olpin Matapju, who was always by her side and always understood Adela. A man who was like her father.

Paying full attention to someone else, not to her, and to an outsider who is not even a member of the tower.

In the meantime, Adela’s words that tried to persuade the tower owner were rejected… … …

‘… … ‘Persuasion wasn’t it.’

If Adela truly believed and followed Topju, she should have trusted his decision to trust Kyle.

However, Adela simply did not trust the tower owner who did not take her side, and Kyle, who could be said to be the cause.

What did that look like to Olpin?

That might have been the trigger. That must have added confidence to the tower owner’s decision.

Because it was an opportunity to believe in and invest in Kyle’s abilities and at the same time change Adela.

‘In that case, I am.’

Can we say that we have taken a step forward with this?

Can realizing the ugly, unsightly, and childish feeling of ‘jealousy’ be considered growth?

If I hadn’t known about this feeling at all, I wouldn’t have been able to live like I did until now.

… … You shouldn’t have to feel ashamed of yourself.

However, the one who wanted it was the Olpin Magic Tower owner.

Adela decided to trust her father.

“Adela, you’ve been thinking about it for a long time.”

“… … … Kyle, Byron.”

“After all, this is a board game, and it is just simple entertainment. Try it coolly.”

It’s just a simple board game and entertainment.

Adela thought that was true.

“I will use hidden magic.”

“Good choice, Adela!”

“Then the next magic is… … … ?”

“I am──”

But at the same time.

I thought that was wrong.

‘If I hadn’t played a board game with that man, would I have ever realized my jealousy?’

It was an opportunity called Abracadabra. An opportunity to make her see herself.

What would it have been like if I hadn’t played Abracadabra?

Adela would never have been aware of her jealousy.

That would have continued even after Kyle left the magic tower.

Every time I looked at the giant board game board created according to Kyle’s plan, I would keep thinking about my unconscious jealousy.

‘to me.’

Because it was my first experience with board games.

So, no matter how much you say it’s just entertainment and a way to kill time, the board game that Adela played herself deserves to be defined as something different.

So, she concluded, what a board game is to her.

It is a turning point.

“The magic I will memorize is───”

Even if everyone in the world dismisses board games as mere entertainment.

Adela will never forget this first board game.

Adela, who realizes her jealousy, is bound to be completely different from the Adela before she played the board game.

That’s why board games were a turning point in my life.

‘I know.’

At best, someone might laugh at something like a board game and say it’s a turning point in life.

But that’s also a funny thing to say. Adela thought so.

There are so many people who change their minds due to ordinary text, ordinary pictures, and random events, so how can a board game be an exception?

Adela became aware of her jealousy thanks to the board game, and only then was she able to break away from being a child and take a step toward becoming an adult.

Even though it was a very late step compared to Kyle, who was the same age, it was a bigger step for her than anything else.

… … So this is a little revenge on Kyle.

In front of a man who said board games are entertainment, Adela stopped laughing and became more serious than ever.

In a confident voice, he shouts while glaring at Kyle.

“───[Dragon Breath]!!”

“Dragon Breath… … … !!”

“… … Adella!”

[Dragon Breath]. There is only one level 1 magic.

It was normal to assume that there was no [Dragon Breath] on Adella and Kyle’s tombstones when Vermily tried to memorize it first and failed.

It was obvious. If one of the two had [Dragon Breath] on the tombstone, there would be no need to memorize only one spell.

But even so, Adela memorized [Dragon Breath].

It was not a thoughtless action.

Because this was the best way for her to win.

‘When the hidden magic effect is applied, [Dragon Breath] reduces 6 life.’

And as it happens, Kyle and Vermeil’s remaining lives total a total of 6.

It’s literally an all-or-nothing gamble.

However, for her idea to fit, only one premise was needed.

‘Vermily… … Even though I knew I had [Dragon Breath], I memorized it.’

why? To be wrong on purpose.

Why? To set Adela’s health to just 1, and to act as if Vermeili himself was pursuing victory.

So how could you have noticed that?

… … … Actually, I wasn’t sure.

I was able to remember this because Adela was aware of her jealousy and took the board game itself seriously.

Immediately after Vermily memorized [Dragon Breath].

Because Kyle’s gaze was directed at Adela.

Even though he knew that Vermeili did not have [Dragon Breath] anyway, Kyle Byron glanced at Adella’s tombstone with a smile.

Adela bet everything on that possibility.

Take advantage of Kyle’s mistake and inflict defeat on him.

Because that was Adela’s idea of small revenge.

Grrr

The dragon appears again on the ceiling of the Magic Tower. However, the dragon that appeared this time was a two-headed dragon.

[Dragon Breath] applied twice as an effect of hidden magic [Continued Magic].

But this time, no one raised their heads and looked at the two-headed dragon.

Kyle and Vermily already knew the outcome.

“That was great, Adela.”

“Congratulations.”

He just smiles like that.

Immediately after, the breath coming from the two-headed dragon’s two mouths swept across the board game board.

“The winner is Adela!”

“””Wow!!!”””

At the same time that the winner of Allpin Magic Tower was declared, the spectators who had been holding their breath let out cheers.

Adela looked at Kyle.

And he just smiled brightly at her.

“Welcome to the world of board games, Adella. It wasn’t bad, right?”

“… … … That’s right.”

really.

Not bad.

*

After the first demonstration of Abracadabra.

Abracadabra received the approval of almost all wizards. The only people who opposed it were senior wizards who were immersed in magical mazes or those who were strongly interested in a specific board game, so it was virtually everyone.

This was also thanks to appropriate house rules. The [Magic Potion], which is a level 8 magic that originally existed in Abrakawat and can restore 1 life, has been completely deleted, and the recovery method is limited to the level 3 [God’s Sanctuary], but the overall damage amount has been lowered.

Moreover, originally [Dragon Breath] and [God’s Sanctuary] roll dice to determine the amount of damage or recovery. Those random elements were also completely removed. This was thanks to the fact that several wizards at the Magic Tower tried Abracadabra themselves and commented that it was too random.

Instead, an element of hidden magic that was not present in the original was added. You have to bring something new to each game to keep it trending for a long time. For reference, this was a rule actively advocated by the Olpin Mage Tower owner.

In addition, rules such as being able to memorize only the spell with a larger number when chanting spells in succession, the existence of secret stones, and being able to win by chanting all the spells in front of you when there are no more spells to replenish were also changed. .

The game was decided like that, but I was still staying at the Magic Tower.

Just because a decision has been made does not mean that it can be immediately ported to a large board game board. It may have been one person’s fantasy, but the giant board game board was maintained with numerous artifacts and magical structures. I heard that it takes quite a while to overwrite it.

Therefore, I have been helping to build fantasy by reviewing various elements of Abracadabra.

“[Reaper’s whisper]… … This is my victory again.”

“… … Aren’t you tired, Adela? already… … It’s been over 7 hours.”

“When I was with Topju, it was over 13 hours. Let’s get ready for the next round.”

“Yes… … … .”

A week of playing Abracadabra.

It was nice to get closer to Adela, who seemed to be reluctant towards me.

No matter what you do, the game never ends… … …

‘I don’t know if it’s Harley Galli or cockroach poker, but it’s hard to play Abrakawat for a long time.’

At this point, it is difficult to increase the tension every time you memorize a spell, and the 13-hour board game is largely due to the all-pin magic tower owner not stopping in the first place. From the middle, I too was holding on with my wickedness.

I’ve even recommended other board games.

“I don’t like it. I will only do Abracadabra.”

“Ah, yes… … … .”

It is so stubborn that there is no answer.

I started spreading board games to find board game partners, so in a way, my initial goal was achieved.

‘This guy is a bit harsh… … ?’

It would be better to end the Abracadabra short and bold like Vermeil.

At that time, I was afraid that I might have introduced too dangerous a talent into the world of board games.

“By the way, Adela, is it true that you really like Abracadabra?”

“… … What are you saying?”

“Well, you’ve never laughed while playing a board game. If you really like it, you should have fun… … … .”

It was just a question that suddenly occurred to me. I was suspicious that someone I liked enough to play the same board game for over 7 hours never laughed.

Adela looked at me intently.

“Kyle, you mentioned it. Board games are just entertainment.”

“It was like that.”

“But for me, board games are a turning point in my life. I just treat it that seriously.”

… … A turning point in your life?

Was Abracadabra, which I played for the first time a week ago, that shocking?

As someone who doesn’t know her thoughts or circumstances, I don’t know exactly in what way she considered it a turning point.

“Hmm, that’s a pretty interesting coincidence.”

“… … Coincidence, you mean?”

“Yes. When I first encountered board games… … … I thought similarly.”

It reminds me of the old days. It’s not a very good memory, though.

Now I think board games should be fun, but in the past, I was similar to Adella.

So, even though it was really vague, I felt like I could understand Adella… … … all?

“Adela? Why are you doing that?”

“… … … … … Revenge… … .”

“Yes? Revenge?”

Could it be that he was caught? Did you intentionally use [Fire Magic] incorrectly?

At that time, there were six [Fire Magic] left, three for Adela and three for Vermeli. Even though I knew that, I made a mistake by handing the turn over to Adela again.

No, but Vermily also did that with [Dragon Breath]. When I was memorizing that, I deliberately looked at your tombstone and gave you a hint.

“… … Let’s play one more round. No, there are 6 more hours to come.”

“Ah, Adella… … … ?”

“If you want to do it, you will do it… … !!”

No, why is he like this?

We weren’t that close… … ?

I was feeling aghast at the sudden change in Adela’s attitude, as if she was fussing about something.

Sally, who had been somewhere for a while, held out something to me.

“Sally? What is this?”

” said it was a letter from the family… … .”

“From the family? Did your father send it?”

Well, it’s been a while since I left Viscount Byron.

I spent almost two weeks at Duke Everts’ house and over a week at Arche Tower.

It was time to send a letter asking me to come back soon. When I go back, I will check how far Kyle Gali has spread───

“… … … … … .”

“Do, Master… … ?”

“… … Kyle Byron?”

“… … … Let’s go back, Sally.”

“ㄴ, yes? By family name?”

“Yes, right now.”

“Now, wait a minute. Kyle Byron, the Magic Tower still needs your help. I haven’t fully built the fantasy yet, and Abracadabra still needs to be continued… … … .”

“Sorry, Adella. really… … … .”

[To Kyle.

How are you? I usually receive greetings through letters, so just write down your business and send it to me.

Four days ago, your second brother came back.

I gambled with Kyle Galli today.

You remember the terms of your promise, right?

Come back to your family quickly.

William Byron.]

“… … … Because it is an urgent matter.”