Offer a Tribute and Become an Archmage - Chapter 151



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Episode 151.

Ronobe, whose mouth was completely dry from spitting so much, finally spat out a loud “kaaak!” and escaped from the dungeon.

“I almost killed him.”

I held back from immediately taking out his intestines and turning them into an iron sword. He is still useful. Didn’t he already vomit out facts that Ronobe didn’t know?

‘Candlelight.’

It was a curious fact.

“Whether it was true or not, Cloud’s death was slowly creeping into the Empire. It was something we would find out someday.”

“Yes.”

The fact that he had said Gaisha to the outside world was also a smokescreen in case Ronobe was in danger. However, if what Geass said was true, then I thought that the smokescreen might be useless.

‘Cloud was a wizard.’

In order to exact his revenge, someone stronger than him would have to step forward. If that were the case, the current situation is not one in which he can comfortably harass Geass.

Still, the information obtained by defeating Geass was quite useful.

“But there is still time.”

The continents of this world are large.

It is said that it would take several years to travel from the Empire to the Kingdom, and from the Kingdom to Gradas. This, of course, refers to the route by carriage.

If you fly through the sky, it might be possible, but it won’t be easy. If you have flight-related magic, you might be able to get there, but if not, you’ll have to come by airship, and the relationship between the Empire and the Kingdom isn’t all that good.

Besides, there is a great wizard here.

Ashwald is guarding it. It is said that no one can come openly unless the Empire’s great wizard, Zenos, comes.

“Are you sure?”

“Of course. If the Empire could come and go so blatantly, they would have swallowed up the kingdom long ago. Isn’t this all thanks to the protection of the great kingdom’s great wizard, Ashwald? Don’t worry too much.”

That’s what they say. To be honest, it’s not like I’m not worried, but there’s nothing I can do about it.

‘If you’re in the North, at least…’

I think it might be less dangerous than Gradas. I don’t know anyone there, but there are many strong people, and above all, there is a Count. I wonder if they won’t do something about him, since he is one of only two black knights in the kingdom.

There is another way, even if it is not a change of Count.

“Is it time to give an answer…”

I think it’s time to slowly give an answer to the book that Ashwald handed me.

I haven’t really read the theory of magic yet, but I already knew what it meant. It was like telling me to come to you if I wanted to be your disciple. It wasn’t really necessary before.

It was also because what Ashwald had given me was a theory. I felt like I would be subjected to a study writing if I went under him, and after hearing the story of Yonterion, I didn’t want to go under him even more. However, when I thought that the Empire might have sent an assassin, my thoughts changed a little.

‘If not this…’

Increasing your private soldiers and increasing your own power is also a method.

Of course, it is not a very efficient method.

The more reliable strongmen you have to help you in battle, the better. The best option is to go north or take refuge where Ashwald is.

“Are you going back now?”

“Yes. Of course. This also came suddenly. They will be waiting for me. The privates… I guess they will come when they know how.”

I came all the way to the castle in a fit of excitement after eating Pune, but now I had to go back. I got what I needed to get, and I did what I needed to do. I can’t trust the privates yet, so I’ll just have them come to the hopper on their own to test their performance. The privates were waiting outside the prison.

Seeing some people picking their noses or leaning on their hind legs, it seems right to filter out those who need to be filtered out.

“Who is your leader?”

When Ronobe asked the soldiers, they stared at each other blankly. Some showed a sense of triumph, while others had ambition in their eyes.

Since these people were brought in hastily by Convile, it seemed that their hierarchy was not properly established.

“Then, I’ll make the first one to get to Hopper the leader. The leader has more responsibility than the others, but he’ll also get paid more.”

Then one of the soldiers raised his hand.

“Does it matter which method I use?”

“It doesn’t matter how you get there. The first one to get to Hopper is the leader. Of course, you shouldn’t fight each other.”

Konbair was secretly amazed by Ronobe’s intelligence. To be able to correct the hierarchy of the private soldiers and measure the superiority of power in this way… It was an incredibly wise method, considering that he had just been spitting on the prisoners and toying with them.

‘In order to arrive first, it is best to ride a horse. However, riding a horse requires a lot of money. In order to become a leader, you must have the skills and wisdom to complete the plan.’

The origins of private soldiers are all the same. It is unlikely that a noble’s child would become a private soldier. So even if they know that the horse is fast, they cannot ride it. However, those who want to become a noble’s private soldier will not steal the horse or anything.

‘Even if I try, I’ll just steal a donkey from a farmer and ride it.’

The most important virtue for them is to complete their mission by any means necessary. Konbair thought that Ronobe had that in mind.

‘It ended up becoming a competition to choose a leader… but I like it.’

In reality, it was a hassle to take them. In order to take private soldiers, you have to rent a carriage or walk. In any case, you have to camp. That’s why I chose a leader.

“Then, Lord Convile. Stay healthy until we meet again.”

“Have a safe trip.”

Push!

“Wow!”

When Ronobe turned into a crow and flew away, some of the soldiers were startled and screamed. Ronobe smirked and flew back to the hopper.

*

“ha…”

Arriving at Hopper, Ronobe looked around the unanswerable territory and sighed.

“When are we going to build this village…”

Overgrown weeds and ruined houses.

I have to build a village in this empty land. I have to make money!

But I had to do it. If anything, it was a consolation that there were things in Hopper that I could build a foundation on.

“The pepper is growing well…”

Perhaps because totems were placed on the old trees, the pepper plants were growing very well.

In a few days, workers will come and build houses and a castle, and it will look like a place where people can live.

“Kayob will probably come by then.”

He’s a guy who’s running around here and there, so if you give him some money and tell him to bring in some people, he’ll bring in some useful guys.

Anyway, the village needs people. People give birth to people, spend money, and make money. That’s how the village rolls on, creaking.

“The private soldiers will arrive within a few days.”

After that, you can just tell your soldiers to go into the forest and hunt or something. If not, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to send them into the dungeon under the pretext of training.

Of course, I needed to learn more about the dungeon before that.

“There is only one thing I have to do.”

First, check the dungeon.

No matter how many lucky people there are, they are still guys who can threaten people.

If there is no danger in leaving it alone, then it is okay to leave it alone, but if there is someone who will ruin Hopper in the future, it is right to subdue them.

Ronobe fell to the ground and shouted.

“LIAM!!”

Then, Liam, who was practicing as usual today, came running with his upper body exposed and holding a sword.

“Are you here?”

“What about Benny?”

“You said you were going hunting.”

“What about Sir Mick?”

“You will teach the children how to write.”

“okay?”

Originally, I was going to take Lirun and Peter. But after thinking about it, I wonder if it was really necessary. Dungeons are definitely dangerous, and it’s still too early for children.

“I need to talk to Sir Mick.”

“What are you talking about? Are you finally going to give me an answer?”

“…”

Before I knew it, Mick had come over with the kids.

“The answer is yet to be determined.”

“Are you still talking…?”

“Yes. I have a favor to ask.”

“Please…”

“Would you mind taking Lirun and Peter to Petri?”

“Why?”

“Because the copper mines in Petri need to be restored.”

“Are you saying you’re going to make the children do that hard work?”

Mick was horrified.

“Why is that? Don’t these guys need to earn their keep? And it’s also a safe way to practice magic. Kids need to be taken care of to grow up.”

The Ronobe itself was that big.

And it wasn’t all nonsense.

“Umm…”

Mick must have grown up precious.

He must have been an illegitimate child from a noble family. If he was the eldest son, he would have been granted a title.

“You’ll do it, right? It’s hard to send the kids to Petri alone. It’s dangerous. If a wolf bites them, they’ll die in no time.”

“Uhm…..”

He is more gentle than I thought.

He seems to have grown attached to Peter and Lirun as he taught them letters. He was a kind and easy-going person.

“Okay, but I’ll have to give you an answer after I get back.”

“Of course.”

It’s decided.

Ronobe met Rirun and Peter’s gaze, ruffling their hair.

“Have a nice trip. I’ll have a wonderful village ready by the time you guys get back.”

“!!”

“There’s no way a village could be built where there’s nothing.”

“Give my regards to Gorton.”

“joy.”

I decided to have my last meal while watching Benny return, ruffling Rirun’s hair in a daze.

“It’s a wild boar!”

Of course, we decided to have the wild boar meat that Benny had caught for dinner.

“Ronobe. Are you here?”

“Uh, yeah.”

Benny, as expected, didn’t ask where they had been. He thought that it was a good thing to get married once. Ronobe had dinner with them and sent Mick and his disciples away.

And then we went straight to explore the dungeon.

As we walked a little, a fox appeared.

Those were the foxes I killed yesterday.

“Why are you taking it out? There’s no weird rock there.”

“Be quiet. I’m going to show you something really awesome.”

Ronobé smiled faintly and said while looking at the sword Liam was holding.

“You, a new sword. Don’t you need one?”

“I need it… Surely. You’ll buy it for me?!”

Black is expensive.

Because it is iron. In order for a sword to be strong, a lot of iron must be used. Such iron swords are expensive and require a great blacksmith to make them. This is because in this era, blacksmithing techniques differed from village to village and were arbitrary.

Originally, you had to worry about such things in order to manage your territory, but with Ronobe, there was no need for that anymore.

Because I learned a new magic!! Ronobe went straight to the fox and shouted while pulling out its intestines.

“A solid victory with the enemy general’s guts.”

The guts of the marten that was pulled out change. The long, stretched-out guts that were spewing foul blood and excrement harden into a pitch-black shape.

At the same time, the black pieces of internal organs disappeared and a magnificent iron sword emitting a soft light was revealed.

“That’s ridiculous…!!”

With the words of commendation that were like a famous line, Ronobe created a sword. It did not show even a small amount of power like when he first learned oil painting from Karankar.

It was a clear iron sword like Vivian’s. It had a moderate weight with a subtle glow. It was definitely a complete iron sword. A 100% pure iron sword that was even better than the one Liam had!!

“You can create iron with magic! I have truly seen the true nature of man! I will be loyal to you for life!!”

Liam was so moved that he knelt before Ronnove and pledged his loyalty.

“If you correct my past mistakes just once, I will never, ever again! Never, ever! Never have such foolish doubts! I swear on my sword!”

It was worth it.

The magic to create an iron sword! And it’s not an ordinary iron sword. The iron content is so high that you can tell at a glance. If I could create an unlimited number of these swords, I would be loyal to him for the rest of my life. If I could, I would make my children, who don’t even exist yet, serve Hopper!! The magic to create an iron sword had such enormous ripple effects.

“Poohahahahahahaha! That’s right! What would a man say about such a small mistake! If you just do the laundry for another year, I won’t make a fuss about it!”

“Go, thank you… yes?”

Ronobe couldn’t believe it would turn out this well, so he burst out in satisfaction. Ronobe’s madness echoed throughout the underground dungeon.

And that was when it happened.

Sararak, crisp!

“…?”

“??”

Ronobe’s internal sword turned into burnt ash.

It disappeared in an instant.

A cold sweat ran down Ronobe’s body.

“Ah, no. Why is this…”

“…”

“Hey, wait a minute! It’s because it’s your first time!”

Liam’s back, which had been on his knees and head buried in his hands, slowly straightened. His gaze was a very rude one, as if he was looking at something other than a person.

“…”

“I told you to wait?! You don’t trust me!?”

A panicked Ronobe pulled out the intestines of another fox that had fallen next to him.

“I, as the leader of the enemy, am firm! Ah, no. I will win with my guts!”

Unlike the stuttering, the magic worked properly. The iron sword was created again. The raccoon’s intestines became the iron sword. Up to this point, it was the same. However, upon looking again, the teeth of the sword were missing here and there, and the blade was not properly maintained. Above all! It did not last more than 5 seconds. Crash! Ronobe’s spirit went out when he saw the iron sword disappearing into the remains of the intestines.

And after a while.

“Keeeeeeeeeeeek!”

Ronobe’s madness has begun.

“Why! Whyeeeeeeeeeee!! Why are you doing this! Oh heavens!! Why is the heavens!! Sending me this ordeal!! Oh heavens!”

Benny started to tear at the convulsive Ronnobe, and Liam looked at him with contempt, but he had no choice but to help Benny and restrain Ronnobe.

“What the hell kind of power!”

When people say wizards, it is common to think of skinny guys. Most of the time, that is a correct assessment, but Ronobe was a little different. Liam had gained a lot of muscle through training, so he was confident in his strength, but he was still far behind Ronobe. The strength coming from that small body was so strong that he acted like a brat, and Liam was shaken like a fallen leaf.

It was the same for Benido, who was swayed by Ronobe’s power and used his last resort.

“Ronobe!”

Beni secretly brought Ronobe’s hand to his chest. He had heard the village women say that when a husband gets angry, he should touch his chest. Beni remembered the secret tip that if he did that, he would not hit him.

That was when.

Ronobe, who had touched Benny’s chest, really stopped for a moment.

“Hoooooooooooo!”

“…”

But then he had another seizure.

Now even tears were shed. Tendons appeared on Benny’s forehead in anger. Bam! Benny’s fist struck Ronobe in the face.

“Ugh!”

Benny couldn’t stand it.

Only then did Ronobe come to his senses and blink at Benny’s cold gaze.

“W-I remember…what happened to me?”

“You used magic and made a mess of things.”

Liam’s testimony tormented Ronobé again.

“Oh my god!!”

Ronobe called out to Vivian.

End