episode_0027

A board game for wizards.

No one knew that it meant the three towers that had now risen and the monuments that had fallen from the sky.

A completely new board game, different from previous giant board games that were simply enlarged in size.

The surroundings were agitated by its majesty.

“Was that really created with magic? … ?”

“I heard that you can create illusions with Arche magic. Probably everything except the part where you can climb directly is an illusion.”

“That’s an illusion? Nonsense. I could even feel the sound and vibration of the tombstone falling?”

“This… … It’s a board game.”

There were many people who vaguely thought that the Arche Magic Tower’s unique illusion would show them something — but even those people could not help but be overwhelmed by the illusions that all the magicians in the tower had adjusted countless times over the course of a month.

Reality itself, with no sense of heterogeneity at all.

Some of them even reached forward without thinking.

Kyle Byron, who overwhelmed the audience with his exquisite fantasy, shouted.

“The name of the board game is Abracadabra! I could explain the rules in full right now, but in the end, it would be best to see them in person rather than hear them a hundred times.”

“Abracadabra?”

“I’ve heard that before. I said it was the name of an old spell.”

“Rather than that, if you see it in person… … .”

“There are three towers, so there are three participants in this game. We will be accepting applicants from now on!”

Hopeful. Those who wish to participate in board games with fantasy.

However, despite Kyle Byron’s words, no one showed any movement.

It wasn’t because I thought board games were boring or childish.

It was because of notice and respect.

“You said it was a board game for wizards, right? Isn’t that something only wizards can do?”

“Personally, I’m interested, but I can’t show off in front of the Count… … .”

“If I leave this place, will I be a clown or something?”

Seeing and doing are completely different. Even more so if it is a place where dozens of people higher than you are gathered.

Because of this, even those who were interested in Abracadabra were not moving. Even if I play, I can do it later, I didn’t really want to leave this situation.

A somewhat awkward silence follows.

Kyle, whose smile did not fade as if he had expected this level of silence, was about to continue speaking.

“I will do it.”

“Woe, His Royal Highness!”

“A message from the 3rd Prince!”

“Welcome to see the bloodline of the empire!!”

thud.

The 3rd prince slowly descends from a separately prepared space, accompanied by the Olpin magic tower lord.

Everyone knew that the prince was also present. But I never thought I would participate in a board game myself.

The prince who stood next to Kyle asked while everyone gathered in the hall knelt or bowed their heads.

“Kyle Byron, there will be no problem if I participate, right?”

“It is an infinite honor as a producer.”

“… … Um.”

The prince nodded, but his eyes were focused on Kyle Byron rather than the board game.

To be exact, the same hand that used magic earlier.

‘As expected, there is no mana in the body at all.’

A wizard’s talent is whether or not they can store mana in their body. If you can accumulate even a little mana, you can become a wizard, but if the opposite is true, there is no possibility at all.

That’s why I was skeptical, but as expected, Kyle Byron had no mana and didn’t even have a container to contain it.

Of course, it’s normal if you can’t even use magic.

‘Then what happened earlier…? … ?’

That question was the biggest reason why the prince decided to participate in the board game. I was interested in the board game itself, but I would get a clearer answer if I watched Kyle Byron up close.

Anyway, the prince is one of the few people here who doesn’t have to worry about what others think. Therefore, I was able to decide to participate somewhat lightly.

And two figures followed the prince.

“I also participate. Kyle.”

“… … … … me too… … … .”

“Your Excellency Duke Nicholas and Marquis Ruttenharg! Likewise, it is an honor.”

3rd Prince, Duke of Everts, Marquis of Ruttenhark.

Each one of them has great influence, and in terms of power, the Duke of Everts is the ruler of the entire West, and the Marquis of Ruttenharck is so powerful that he was directly appointed by the emperor as a full-time teacher for the princes.

The three most noble people took on the act of being the first to play a board game that attracted the attention of hundreds of people, which in some ways was almost like a clown.

That in itself could have been a political investigation. Princes, dukes, and marquises do it too, but don’t you? Such a subtle threat.

Because of this, Olpin was also unable to hide the raised corners of his mouth. It was no exaggeration to say that it was the best start.

But for it all to work out, only one premise is needed.

This board game, Abracadabra, has to show something that everyone can understand.

And in that respect.

“Then, shall we begin?”

Kyle Byron and Arche Matap.

I just laughed.

*

‘Abracadabra, la.’

Following Kyle Byron’s guidance, the Third Prince moved to one of the three towers and looked around.

Three towers with a strange and elegant design, and five monuments lined up in front of them.

I heard all the rules. The rules weren’t that difficult, and there was a manual on the side, so there was no need to worry about making a mistake.

However, the prince’s interest was more in the manual rather than the board game.

‘This writing is also an illusion.’

An illusion that can be created by the Arche Magic Tower, which studies the magic of light and darkness. The part of the tower underneath, the monuments, and even this manual are all illusions.

So, was the magic that Kyle Byron showed earlier just an illusion?

The prince, who thought he had found hope, sighed.

‘I thought there was some secret skill that would allow even people without talent to use magic.’

The 3rd prince has a talent for magic, and although he is still of low rank, he is clearly a wizard. But that wasn’t enough.

For him, who had long ago given up on competing for the throne and was immersed in his interest in magic, Kyle Byron’s magic seemed like a hope that could improve his stagnant talent.

The disappointed prince shook his head. Then he turned his gaze to the tombstone in front with a disapproving expression.

‘I said it was a board game where I had to guess a magic that was invisible only to me.’

Still, wouldn’t this be a good way to kill time? It was created by a young man named Kyle Byron, and if the magic tower owner is willing to give up his role as the main character, he must be confident in the board game.

The prince, who was suitably suited, but had lost motivation, simply recited random magic.

“Fire magic.”

It is the lowest grade 7 magic and at the same time the most numerous. It was a magic that was easy to use.

The manual said to shout out the desired magic name, but the prince had no intention of doing so.

That’s why he tried to play roughly.

Grrr!!!

“… … … Huh?”

Burning. Flames, flames, engulfing his entire body.

It was so elaborate that you could inadvertently think you were on fire. The fire burning now is an illusion. Even after recognizing this, the prince froze.

“Woe, the prince is burning!”

“What are you doing! Quickly turn off the light!!”

“Damn, come on… … !!”

“Everyone stop! This is real fire… … no. Don’t worry.”

“His Royal Highness!”

In the same way, he calmed down the agitated crowd, but the prince’s eyes were still trembling.

The flames look so real? Surprised by a sudden vision? No, it wasn’t.

The flames are the [fire magic] that the prince shouted.

… … … The prince was following and moving as he wanted.

‘What is this… … !?’

It is of a different class from ordinary fantasies. The flames seemed as if they would engulf the prince and the entire area where he stood at any moment, rippling and following the prince’s control as he moved his hands and body.

It was as if he had really used magic.

The prince actually used magic to make this unbelievable phenomenon happen.

Hwareuk.

‘Yes, this should be my full strength.’

A small flame that doesn’t even fill the palm of your hand. A weak flame used as a substitute for a candle at night. That’s all the talent the prince has.

But what we see now is different. In this board game, the prince was able to control flames as if he were a great wizard.

He didn’t know, but it was the result of replacing almost all the artifacts in the tower and all the wizards working like crazy for a month.

Not simply an elaborate and flashy illusion, but an illusion that reacts the way the player wants.

A masterpiece created by wizards watching the prince’s movements in real time, controlling illusions, and using predetermined effects appropriately.

The result was here.

“This… … … .”

When you extend your hand upward, flames rush over it. When he takes a step back, the flames surrounding him trace a trail and follow him as if it were armor.

The prince, who was frantically testing the illusion of flame, soon raised his trembling hand towards Marquis Ruttenhark.

‘[Fire magic] should attack the target on the left.’

If there is a tombstone of [Fire Magic] in front of the prince, Ruttenhark’s life will decrease by one, and if not, the prince’s life will decrease by one.

The flames that responded to his hand movements gathered in front of his hands and formed a huge sphere.

It shoots.

“Uh, huh!?”

“Is that really an illusion!!”

A magic that flashes light and flies as if it were a real fireball.

Even at a sight that would make anyone back away without thinking, magic explodes on the indifferent Marquis Ruttenhark.

Fuuuck!!!

“Wow!?”

“W, open… … ? And this sound… … … !!”

“Lu, Ruttenhark?”

As soon as the fireball reached Marquis Ruttenhark, it made a huge explosion and engulfed him.

Even the prince, who knew it was an illusion due to the momentary heat and vibration, inadvertently doubted his life or death.

‘Wait a minute, if it’s really an illusion, there’s no way I can feel heat or vibration… … !?’

The prince’s eyes widened at the effect, which seemed too real to be an illusion without substance, but when the flames cleared, Ruttenhark, who was fine and without a trace of soot, bowed his head and responded as if he was okay.

But that wasn’t the only trace that remained.

The tower where Marquis Ruttenharck stood was blackened as if it had been burned, and a haze was still rising.

It was all an intentional illusion.

No, at this point, can we say it’s just a fantasy?

‘Right. This was the wizards’ board game.’

This is not a board game that only wizards can play or that requires magic.

Abracadabra was a board game that could temporarily turn anyone into a wizard.

A carefully planned ‘fantasy’ and an incredibly realistic ‘experience’.

At the moment of playing this board game, the prince is no longer a wizard frustrated by his inferior talent.

You can become an archmage who can use magic on an overwhelming scale.

‘This is really.’

… … The 3rd prince tried to play Abracadabra in moderation.

Before I knew it, I was able to find a smile on my face.

It was pure joy and fun.

“Olpin Mage Tower, really… … You created something amazing.”

I couldn’t help but praise him. Although he had enjoyed many entertainments in the past, this was the first time in his life that he had experienced something like this.

Whatever the reason, I was convinced that going first was the best choice.

However, the Olpin Mage Tower quietly shook his head.

“I didn’t do it. Magic Tower and I only created an illusion and helped, but all ideas are entirely the creator’s.”

“… … As for the producer, do you mean Kyle Byron?”

“That’s right.”

Only then did the prince look at Kyle Byron again. He moves to the corner and smiles as if he is truly happy.

Are you saying that a talented person like that was still unknown?

“What an unexpected harvest.”

Board game producer. Although there are people who call themselves professional board game players, there is not a single one who uses that nickname.

Greed arose in the prince’s eyes. It was thanks to his intuition that if that person became his close associate, he would never be bored in the future.

The prince stared at Kyle for a moment and then immediately turned his head.

Recruitment is recruitment.

For now───

“Fire Ball!!”

──Because it was time to purely enjoy it.

The prince wholeheartedly jumped into Abracadabra with a fierce smile.

With the extremely addictive experience of becoming an archmage, even if just for a moment.