episode_0057
by fnovelpiaThe tip of the continent.
At the end of the world, there is a tall tower standing alone, seemingly piercing the sky.
A tower that is both wondrous and strangely large. No matter how much you look up at the sky, you cannot see its end. The top disappears between the hazy clouds, as if reaching the realm of the gods.
The lighthouse of the world.
The peak of knowledge.
Tower of Truth.
In addition, people call that place, which has numerous adjectives attached to it, ‘Matap’.
The Tower of Magicians, the Magic Tower.
This is not just a place of learning. It is a sanctuary where those who seek to uncover the secrets of the world and transcend the boundaries of reality gather.
Magic is a temple of dreams for those who study and cultivate their knowledge, where they can realize their dreams and ideals.
This is the image of the Magic Tower known to the public. The reality is a little different. Those who know even a little about the Magic Tower say it in unison.
A cruel testing ground for madmen who seek to break down the barriers between gods and humans, and a warehouse of infinite desires.
The boundary between madness and genius, the tomb of magicians seeking the truth.
In the face of the great cause of pursuing truth, morality as defined by humans is no breakwater for them.
The magicians of the Magic Tower are those who will even conduct human experiments to realize their ideals.
The Magic Tower is a place built with the endless greed of those who seek power that transcends the laws of the world.
Edmund did the same.
Edmund Alexius Wilmore.
The elder of the tower.
He is from a now extinct family of writers.
He was the traitor of the family who was caught researching forbidden magic and had his entire family destroyed.
But Edmund felt no guilt. To him, even his family was nothing more than a fuse for a greater cause. Of course, he escaped and survived in the process.
Wanted and with nowhere to go, Edmund’s footsteps lead him to the Magic Tower.
Whether you are a serial killer who has slaughtered dozens of people or a traitor who has sold out your country, Magic Tower will accept you as long as you are an excellent magician.
Edmund got a job as a court magician as soon as he became an adult. As soon as he entered the magic tower, he was given a personal laboratory and received generous support, which allowed him to make progressive progress.
Thanks to this, he rose to become a great wizard and even took revenge on those who had insulted him by calling him a heretic.
It took 40 years to get there.
Edmund, who had planned to spend the rest of his life leisurely practicing magic as a wizard rather than as a vengeful demon, has recently had a problem.
The magic that Edmund was studying was the magic of transformation. Among them, it was the most forbidden magic of all, the magic that turned humans into dolls.
The dollification of a living human being.
Not only the body, but also the mind and personality can be modified to your liking. The stronger the base, the better the performance when turned into a doll.
In other words, they want to turn a child who has not yet grown up into a child with potential into a doll and modify it to their liking.
‘It also has to be pretty.’
Ugly kids are no good.
Since ancient times, dolls have had to be pretty.
‘Where can you easily capture a child like that?’
The promising rising stars are all children of noble families. It’s easier to find them by wandering around the slums than to pick stars from the sky.
Ah~ where would the great wizard’s talents be walking around, radiating their charm?
Edmund, who had been harboring an absurd hope in his mind, walked down the street laughing like a madman.
“Huh?”
As he was walking, what came into Edmund’s sight was a maid girl sitting alone on a bench in the early morning.
Blue hair and a cute round face.
A maid outfit that goes well with a slim body.
The short skirt only reached her thighs, revealing the girl’s voluptuous bare legs.
‘Slave army.’
The maid was not a hired servant, but a slave, for she had black chains around her neck.
But what caught Edmund’s attention was the cane she held so preciously.
‘Uh, what’s that?!’
A silver sack of brilliant light.
A blue crystal shining above it.
Edmund knew immediately what it was.
Because it looks exactly like the Heavenly Oath used by the Great Sage Arceria in [A Collection of Legendary Weapons Favored by Old Heroes].
But as is the case with legends, no one believes them at face value. It is literally a story within a legend.
So is that a fake?
Even taking that into account, I feel like it has an extraordinary vibe.
As wizards were the kind of people who had to see things through to the end when they became curious, Edmund approached the maid girl.
The girl’s eyes held a splendid color. And for a brief moment, Edmund clearly saw a blue magical light sparkling in her eyes.
This girl is born with the blessing of mystery.
“Hey.”
“… ?”
“You must have been surprised when a suspicious old man suddenly spoke to you. I’m sorry. As I get older, I can’t help but be curious.”
Edmund spoke to the girl, trying to sound as kind as possible.
“Where did you get that cane? It looks very similar to a cane I know.”
“This is a cane given to me by someone precious to me.”
“I see. Since Grandpa is interested, can I check the cane?”
“I don’t like it. Why me?”
“Huh?”
Edmund blinked like a fool at the girl’s bold rejection, who seemed as if she had never left her mother’s embrace.
The girl’s expression was sharp. Now that I look at it, the hollow area under her eyes made her look like she had insomnia. That made her cute face look sinister.
“If you have nothing else to do, I’ll go.”
“Okay, just wait a minute!”
Edmund called out urgently. Perhaps this girl was the one he had been searching for.
“You… are a slave?”
“Do I look like a slave to you?”
“Huh? Oh, no, that’s not what I meant… .”
“Thank goodness… .”
“Huh?”
The girl’s fierce expression suddenly loosens up. She smiles bashfully like a girl of that age.
Are slaves popular with kids that age these days?
I don’t know for sure, but anyway, it was good. I thought I could further lead the atmosphere that was rare.
“Why are you out at this hour?”
“I’m looking for my master. He’s very far away.”
“Hmm, the owner is far away, but he doesn’t run away and looks for me. I guess the owner is a good person.”
“That’s right. The owner is a good person.”
I got the general feeling.
This child is proud of being a slave. It seems that his master, the author, dotes on him quite a bit.
The ‘precious person’ who gave the heavenly oath must be the girl’s master. To the extent of giving the heavenly oath to a slave…
“Hey, is your master a nobleman?”
“He is greater than the nobles.”
The tangled threads in Edmund’s head unravel into one line.
Greater than a noble. At least royalty. In other words, this child caught the eye of the royalty of a certain country and became a slave.
He is a wandering wizard who travels the world to improve his skills and spread his influence. Now, he is on his way back after completing his mission.
‘I can’t send it like this.’
This is an Aida that will become a masterpiece of all time.
If you miss this, you will regret it for the rest of your life.
“It’s late. Instead of doing this here, why don’t you go to Grandpa’s house? Grandpa’s lab is up in that high tower.”
“Isn’t that the magic tower?”
“Your grandfather is a great wizard. Why, are you interested in magic? If you want, your grandfather can teach you some magic.”
“Magic… ?”
This time, the girl didn’t reject him outright, but showed signs of hesitation. Her once dull eyes became lively.
After all, this child is of the same class as himself.
The type who can’t hide their desire to learn new things, even if they have an important mission. A magical madman.
Then, of course, there was only one answer.
“Then just a moment… .”
***
“This is my lab.”
Edmund brought the girl to his private study, tempting her by saying, “Grandpa will buy you some delicious candy.”
If you hadn’t followed me, I would have brought you by force, but I’m just grateful that you came obediently.
Edmund’s lab is on the 49th floor, just below the top floor. You can only get there by using the magic stone elevator installed in the magic tower or by flying through the giant hole running through the center.
Among the many types of magic, flying magic is considered extremely difficult. It is literally a magic that lets you fly in the sky like a bird.
However, even among great wizards, only a very small number of wizards can freely fly in the sky. Usually, they are limited to floating for a short period of time by casting telekinesis on their bodies.
Most of them are levitation magic, not flight magic.
But even that is only possible for those who have reached a high level, so it was only natural that Edmund, the elder of the Magic Tower, could use it.
However, today, I used the elevator out of consideration for the girl. She is a flower with the innate qualities of a magician, but has not yet bloomed.
‘I will make those petals bloom.’
This lab is now fully prepared for doll making.
When the device is activated, it absorbs the target’s magical power. It drains the magical power, invades the weakened mind, and removes the personality.
After that, you can modify the empty shell body as you wish.
It’s hard to bring them here, once you step foot in the lab, it’s already over.
“Are there many books like this on the top?”
“That’s right. There are mountains of research materials and knowledge accumulated by wizards over the centuries. This is a paradise for wizards.”
“Hmm.”
A girl staring intently at a magic book, as if she’s interested. Even if she reads it, she doesn’t know what it means, but that doesn’t matter. She’ll just have to make her into a doll and instill knowledge in her.
In the blink of an eye, the target is identified.
Edmund activates the device.
A magic circle appears above and below the girl.
Phage crackle!
A white lightning barrier surrounds the girl. At the same time, a device begins to absorb the girl’s magical power.
The girl’s blue magic is extracted explosively. The girl notices something strange and looks at Edmund, but it is too late.
Because if you get caught in that device, even the Great Sage Arceria, the owner of the Heavenly Oath, won’t be able to break through.
“I’m really sorry for lying to you. It’s all for your future. Grandpa will transform you into the world’s strongest fighting weapon, not just a slave.”
“… … .”
Magic power continues to leak out.
Continue on.
continue.
continue…?
Why… is my magic draining away endlessly? Even if I were a great wizard, I should be an empty can by now.
That’s when I started to wonder, ‘Is something wrong?’
Edmund flinched at the flow of magic. The girl was glaring fiercely at him.
“I am the slave of my former master. Even after death, I will be the slave of my eternal master.”
“What?”
“No one will be left alone if they interfere with our relationship.”
Took.
The girl strikes the Heavenly Oath on the floor. With just that movement, the barrier shatters. The magical device that Edmund spent his entire life designing is destroyed in vain.
Edmund stretches out his arm to cast a spell, but his magical power does not work as he wants. His magical power is being weighed down by something.
Kookookookookookung… .
The space is thrilling.
The tower vibrates.
It was just the aftereffect of the magical power emitted by a single girl. It was a level of magical power that was far beyond common sense.
“What kind of nonsensical magic is this…!”
Edmund, who was pushed by the aftermath, landed on his buttocks with a thud. His whole body shook, and his eyes, looking at the girl, were filled with various emotions.
awe.
horror.
Another one is awe.
Ironically, Edmund’s face was filled with joy as he encountered the girl’s power. He thought that the child in front of him might be the one that Matap had been waiting for for a long time.
This child was not a being who could be reduced to a mere doll. He was a noble person who would fulfill the wizards’ long-cherished wish.
The old man stood up without thinking and knelt down in front of the young girl.
And said.
“Hey, do you think you’d like to try the magic tower?”
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