episode_0467

The skeleton that was lying on the floor stumbled to its feet when it saw us.

“…What on earth are you guys?”

“Don’t you recognize someone called the Archmage when you see him? Has wisdom disappeared because the bones are empty? Or was the scene just a bit too provocative for the virgin wizard?”

The skeleton didn’t try to shout out what I said, but instead held on to his staff.

Are you saying that you are just going to exclude him because you feel like he will only get annoyed if you continue the conversation?

Should I call it the wisdom of an archmage? Should I call it stupidity that reacts the way you tease it?

I giggled when I saw the magic gathering at the tip of the staff, then shrugged my shoulders and held out the mace.

Then the skeleton stops forming the magic and stares blankly at the end of the mace.

“…that is.”

“Even if you don’t have eyes, you still recognize your colleagues? It’s too honorable to be friendship. A love that cannot be expressed.”

“Can’t you just shut up for a moment?”

After hearing shouts from both my grandfather and the skeleton, I shrugged my shoulders and kept my mouth shut.

Anyway, I’m here to seek advice from that skeleton. There is no need to cross the line at all.

It seems like I’ve already come close to crossing the line. It’ll be okay, right? As I close my mouth, the anger-controlling skeleton examines us carefully.

“The woman standing behind you is someone who receives the love of the Lord. It seems like this is the first time I have seen someone so faithful on a land where His glory has been obscured.”

“Thank you for the compliment. Erginus. However, there is someone on this earth who is more faithful than me.”

“…I know, but I don’t want to admit it, so I hope you understand.”

Seeing Fabi laughing lightly, the skeleton sighed and looked to the side.

“The man next to him is the one who inherited the blood of that guy from Soladin.”

“The three princes of the kingdom. My name is Arthur Soladin. Please speak comfortably.”

“Accept consideration. So how was it? Soladin, did you seize the opportunity that came your way?”

“The glory that the kingdom has now is no different from what he created. Clearly, Soladin did not miss the opportunity.”

“Indeed. That’s a good thing. What about the other ladies next to him?”

“Eldest daughter of the Patran Duke family. This is Joey Partran.”

“This is Fray Kent.”

“and.”

The skeleton turned its head to me again, sighed proudly, and held on tightly to its staff.

“What are you doing when you have two of my close friend’s weapons?”

“Are you asking because you don’t know? Or is it because you really want to be called stupid? If it’s the latter, I can do whatever you want.”

“…Huh. How could the Lord choose such a person?”

The moment the skeleton tapped my forehead with its bony hand, Fabi, who was behind me, made a move to leap forward.

If Joey, who noticed him, hadn’t grabbed his shoulder beforehand, he would have probably said something.

“Okay. A little boy who receives the love of the main god and also receives the attention of countless gods. What are you doing now?”

“I have something I want to ask the now-obsolete skeleton wizard.”

“I didn’t ask that. I asked what this was doing.”

What the skeleton pointed with his finger was a view of the open ceiling.

“What’s wrong with that?”

“Are you serious?”

“Why? Are you annoyed because things don’t go as you intended? Are you angry? So, why don’t you build a more sturdy dungeon? If that were the case, this wouldn’t have happened.”

In order to get here, you have to go through a number of cumbersome processes.

As the person who created a similar dungeon was Erginus, he put much more effort into the dungeon containing his fake.

This dungeon, which is worth the effort and nothing to be gained from it, is a place that is not preferred because it is inefficient even in the game.

Until it was discovered that a combination of certain scrolls and bombs could destroy the ceiling.

“That ceiling was strong enough. So far it has never been broken.”

“How stupid and incompetent the idiots of the past must have been to not be able to break down such a soft wall.”

“What trick did you use?”

“Are you curious? If you really want to hear it, I’m willing to answer.”

“…”

The skeleton made a rattling noise and glared at me, but that didn’t stop it from rejecting what I said.

You might be curious about how you destroyed something you put so much effort into creating.

Even if he is a fake with the memories of an archmage, he is a wizard.

A skeleton that values curiosity more than its pride can never refuse my offer.

“There is also a way to make a transaction. If you, the crazy old wizard, can give me some advice, I’ll be happy to tell you where I’m lacking.”

Thinking that he had made an offer he couldn’t refuse, he stared at the skeleton, and the skeleton started laughing as if he was shocked.

“Does he suddenly appear by breaking the ceiling and tell you to give what you want?”

“I don’t like it? Then there is nothing we can do. Would you spend your whole life worrying with an empty brain?”

“Show sincerity by at least passing the test I give you. Little boy.”

“Window of the third room. Fruit of the second tree from the center. Left eye of the devil statue.”

As Erginus listed the answers to the trials he had prepared, the skeleton was visibly embarrassed. I smiled mischievously while looking at that shabby appearance.

“Okay? If the psychotic skeleton goes through a similar ordeal, he will be shattered like that soft ceiling. Just give me an answer.”

“You are truly shameless.”

“I can do that. It’s cute and pretty enough to captivate even a poor person.”

“Ha. Sorry, but little guys like you are not my type. What if it looks nice? Well, he’s just a kid.”

When I saw the snorting skeleton’s reaction, I was so surprised that I even forgot what I was going to say.

okay! This is a normal reaction!

I’m not begging you to step on me, but it’s right to think that a kid is just a kid!

Of course you are a hero! Unlike the beasts around me, you have normal tastes! It’s truly amazing!

I have a gift for you!

The gift of being a goofy fox that looks just fine!

“I have to show my real face to a hole like that.”

The goofy fox perched on my shoulder grumbled as if he was embarrassed, but did not back down.

I made a deal before I came here.

If you do your job properly, I will use it as a chair for about an hour.

I don’t know what good it is, but I was drooling and saying I was willing to do it, so I would do my best to compensate.

The moment the goofy fox jumped down from the shoulder, smoke rose and a human figure appeared within it.

The woman, who had an appearance that would put anyone, regardless of gender, into a state of delusion, crossed her arms under her chest and smiled softly.

“They called Lucy a kid. Then what about the original woman?”

Perhaps because he was using his power to play tricks, the stupid fox looked more attractive than usual.

So much so that I wonder if even I would have been possessed if I didn’t know her true face.

“Aren’t you going to answer?”

As the skeleton remained silent, the goofy fox took a step forward and tilted its head.

The skeleton, which came to its senses after standing in a daze, shrugged its shoulders and took a step back.

“ character. Please stop for a moment. Time to prepare your mind.”

“Huh! Prepare your mind. That’s such a boyish story. Not suitable for a skeleton like you.”

“That. Ugh.”

The skeleton that stepped back and hit the wall bent its back as if it had encountered a gangster in an alley.

‘…Have you always been that shy, Archmage?’

‘oh my god.’

I think that goes beyond simply being reluctant to women.

He is a great person in another sense. That archmage.

“There! kid! Don’t just look at me, but do something about this woman!”

“Why me? I want to see a virgin wizard crouching?”

“Deal! Let me make a deal! So please!”

“Yes~”

*

After a brief commotion passed. Joey, standing in front of the skeleton to ask for advice, looked at him with doubtful eyes.

I’m not doubting Lucy’s assurances.

However, the image I saw just now is quite different from the Erginus I saw in the storybook.

The Erginus I know is a wizard among wizards and a noble among nobles, but this person who was embarrassed in front of Lina just now is just a shy man.

It’s still like that. The sight of this person glancing at where Lina is, but not being able to approach her, just looks pitiful.

Can a skeleton like this really give us sound advice?

“Kuhm.”

The skeleton cleared its throat and straightened its shoulders, as if it was painful to see Joey’s harsh gaze.

“Are you a wizard who wants to ask me for advice?”

“Yes. That’s right. Erginus.”

“Show your magic.”

Joey suppressed his doubts and brought out the magic power within him.

This is Joe, who continued to discuss the materialization of magic with other friends until today.

After making repeated modifications in various directions at the center, she was able to take on a more believable appearance compared to the first time.

After completing the magic circle, confident that at least the framework was captured, Joy waited quietly for the skeleton to speak.

However, the skeleton did not open its mouth even after several tens of seconds.

Are you wondering what this magic circle is?

Is this skull really Erginus?

Didn’t Lucy make something wrong?

At a time when Joey’s suspicions were growing, perhaps because of the pitiful sight he had just seen, the skeleton slowly muttered to himself.

“Is this what magic will feel like two hundred years from now? Didn’t make much progress.”

The moment Joey heard the skeleton’s words, he felt goosebumps running down his spine.

this person. Are you stuck with knowledge from 200 years ago?

But the gap of years was narrowed in just a few tens of seconds?

no. That can’t be possible.

Even if Archmage Erginus was a transcendent wizard, such a thing would not be possible.

“Wizard.”

“Yes? Yes!”

“Is this the magic you created to counter the power of the void?”

“…Yes.”

“The idea is not bad, but the ability to realize it is somewhat lacking. If you want to make magic your way, it’s better to do it this way.”

The moment the skeleton finished speaking, the magic circle broke away from Joey’s will and began to move on its own.

Has your magic been stolen? I didn’t even feel the omen?

“Right?”

Joey blinked, then came to his senses after hearing the skeleton’s words, and froze when he saw the magic circle floating in front of him.

The magic circle remodeled by the Grand Wizard was so beautiful that any wizard would be impressed.