Only My Magic Levels Up - Chapter 93



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Episode 93: A Change of Mood (3)

From the moment they first met, Galen had a good image of the earth elves in his mind. This was especially true in contrast to the somewhat repulsive humans.

Of course, after spending time with them, I realized that the Steelwall family and Veron weren’t exactly bad guys… … More like a conglomerate family and the second generation of a conglomerate? They weren’t exactly clean, but they weren’t pure evil either. They were just arrogant, tasteless types like nobles.

Anyway, since the earth fairy was relatively more communicative, there was still some favorable feeling left.

“Akanksha!”

Lilia was also quite happy to welcome the guest.

“How have you been?”

“Well, is there anything I can’t do? It seems like you guys haven’t changed either.”

Based on the time when I parted ways with Akanksha, Earthbinding and Territory Advance have reached gold, Vanity Flame has evolved, and Water Manipulation and Spirit Creation have also gone up by several levels.

If you can imagine that such an absurd change has occurred in just three months, that’s incredible. Even if I told you out loud, wouldn’t you believe me?

With such random thoughts running through his mind, Galen brought Akanksha into the room.

The interior of the room boasted a luxury almost like home, with two bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom.

“Wow, this room is really nice. How much does it cost per day for a place like this?”

“He asked for one gold coin.”

“It seems expensive for two people to share, but isn’t it? Considering the amount of money you received.”

“If you set your standards there, where in the world would you find a luxury hotel?”

Even in the outskirts, renting a mansion within the city walls for two months cost five gold coins.

Even though they provided the best of all necessities, a hotel room costing one gold coin per day was an outrageous price for the average person.

The only thing that was more insane was the amount of money Galen took from the ruins.

This was especially true because it was received by Galen ‘individually’, unlike the Steelwall ‘household’ or the Red Rock ‘confederation’.

However, compared to his wealth, his spending habits were still modest.

The reason I took this room was because I usually have a hard time moving around, so I wanted to eat well and sleep well even if it was only while I was in the city.

“Anyway… … So.”

Galen asked, choosing an easy chair in the living room and sitting down opposite Akanksha, who had jumped up onto it.

“What brings you here?”

“Well, first of all, let me thank you personally.”

“yes?”

“Actually, I met that guy Veron unintentionally a while ago.”

There was a slight discomfort on Akanksha’s face. It wasn’t a positive expression, of course, but surprisingly, he seemed less irritated than before.

“Don’t you know that two human villages in the border area that were in conflict over a mine were completely burned down? We usually scout out things like that.”

“ah.”

“I approached cautiously because I couldn’t read English… … and there it was, Veron.”

“Are you okay? The two of you were originally on good terms… … .”

“It wasn’t good, of course. But I think he’s a little less spoiled than before? He’s a little more sassy.”

Galen quietly smiled bitterly at the words that were neither a compliment nor an insult.

I guess it might have been the experience of coming back from the dead that had an effect. People with arrogant personalities tend to correct themselves after being hit hard once.

“But he said something about you. I didn’t hear the details, but he said that the three of you ran into each other while chasing some crazy wizard?”

“It’s roughly similar.”

“He even said honestly that if we hadn’t chased after him and caught the criminal, he would have thought it was our fault. The tone of his voice was a bit irritating, but he didn’t try to fight me.”

“That’s fortunate.”

“Thank goodness. I was suddenly accused of being a criminal, and another war almost broke out. It’s all thanks to you.”

“What the heck? It’s not something to be thankful for. It’s something that happened because the guy I was chasing ran away to that place.”

Galen shrugged nonchalantly.

“It’s fortunate that it didn’t escalate into something serious. As far as I know, Lord Veron is a hardliner even within Steelwall. Wouldn’t it be better if he became a little more moderate as a result of this incident and fought less?”

“If those guys didn’t nag and scratch every now and then, we’d be fine.”

Akanksha, who had been grumbling, finally shook his head.

“I’ve digressed a bit. I didn’t come here to say thank you. Let me get to the point. Are you two busy?”

“That’s not true.”

“Not at all!”

“until when?”

“yes?”

“How long do you think you’ll be free?”

“Well, that’s a very vague question.”

Galen scratched the ball.

“I guess I’ll still be idle if I don’t start working? Unless someone asks me to do something else.”

“There haven’t been any requests yet?”

“That’s it for now.”

“Why are you beating around the bush about how time is so empty?”

“I don’t know why you are asking. Akanksha, please speak up and don’t beat around the bush.”

“Well, I wanted to make an invitation.”

Akanksha said. Galen and Lilia tilted their heads in the same direction.

“An invitation?”

“Yeah. As you all know, I’m a member of the Red Rock Alliance, right?”

“Yes. Actually, I’m not sure exactly what the concept of a federation is… … .”

“Just think of it as a family in human society. It just doesn’t revolve around a single bloodline.”

“aha.”

“Just as a family has a head, a federation also has a leader. Our leader wants to invite you.”

“Uh… … So, are we going to the Red Rock Federation’s territory?”

“So you’re saying it’s an invitation?”

“It’s so sudden.”

Galen said, bewildered. Akanksha nodded in understanding.

“I understand. But the exploration of the ruins has already been going on for three months.”

“Isn’t that so?”

“It may be sudden to you, but we have been reviewing this for a long time. It is not something that came up impulsively.”

“Then the reason you invited me is… … .”

“Because you saved the punitive force. Even though you received a share in return, it was a fair compensation, and since there was so much treasure, we also made a lot of money. Since you have helped us in one way or another, I will treat you to a treat. I can’t say that the leader doesn’t have personal curiosity either.”

“okay.”

“And, if you guys don’t mind… …there’s a festival coming up soon.”

“A festival?”

“I said earlier that a federation is like a family. There isn’t just one family, right? The earth elves belong to different federations depending on where they live. Those federations gather once a year and hold a festival. You can watch it if you want.”

“hmm.”

Galen, who postponed an immediate answer, glanced to the side.

Looking at Lilia’s sparkling eyes, there seemed to be no need to ask her opinion.

Galen said, chuckling.

“Let’s talk a little bit and I’ll give you an answer right away.”

* * *

The person I wanted to talk to wasn’t Lilia.

Galen went to Damascus and asked for advice.

As expected of an archbishop, Damus knew a lot.

“The invitation to the Federation itself is not that rare.”

“Is that so?”

“If they were earth elves, would they not have any interaction with humans? If they were self-sufficient in everything, why would they have coveted the treasures of the ruins? They did so because they knew the value of money.”

“Oh, now that I hear it… … .”

“The merchants who deal with the earth elves are already entering some of the earth elves’ territory. That could be considered an invitation of sorts. Of course, since you are guests personally invited by the leader, your importance is different.”

“Then is it okay for me to accept it?”

Lilia, who usually left the conversation to Galen and listened quietly, was unusually active today.

Damus nodded with a slightly ambiguous expression.

“The invitation itself is okay. It’s just the festival part that’s a bit bothersome.”

“Is there a problem?”

“It’s literally a festival for the earth elves. It’s very rare for humans to be invited there. I’ve only heard of it through word of mouth, but I’ve never seen anyone who’s actually been there. To be honest… … I want to go too.”

“……yes?”

When the archbishop said that with a serious face, Galen was momentarily dumbfounded.

Isn’t this the time for something like, “There’s a fishy smell coming from it, so be careful” to come out?

But Damus was speaking seriously, without any playfulness at all.

“Isn’t this a once in a lifetime opportunity? The Earth Fairy even suggested that we participate in the festival first. Wouldn’t we be able to enjoy it even more?”

“No, well, that’s true.”

“If you say you won’t go, Bishop Lilia will go by herself.”

“Oh, no!”

Lillia was startled and quickly denied it, but she couldn’t hide the stigmata in her eyes shaking slightly.

Suddenly, Galen, who was feeling playful, looked at Lilia quietly, and she slowly avoided his gaze and mumbled.

“Chu, I’m really curious about the festival, but… … if you don’t go, I won’t go either.”

“There’s no need to go that far.”

“The original reason for the invitation was because of the ruins. Brother Galen played a bigger role than me. If he doesn’t go, how can I go alone?”

“Wouldn’t Akanksha understand that much?”

“… … But I won’t go alone.”

Lilia persisted, even though she looked a little sullen. Galen burst out laughing.

“Let’s go together, then.”

“yes?”

“why?”

“I thought you hated it… … .”

“Why would I dislike it? It would be a fun experience. I just wanted to test the stone bridge and cross it.”

“So you’re going then? Are you sure?”

“yes.”

“Wow!”

Lilia’s mood changed in an instant, from a slightly cloudy day to a bright sunny day.

Galen, who had been watching the scene with pleasure, looked back at Damus.

“Your Majesty said you wanted to go too, so I guess that means it’s okay?”

“What could possibly happen? It’s too much to imagine that the earth elves would invite humans to their festival and plot a plot.”

Damus nodded.

“Of course, I doubt if he invited you purely for the purpose of letting you enjoy yourself. However, I don’t think he had any malicious intentions. At most, it would be some kind of request or request. A wizard or priest is needed.”

“I guess I can deal with that depending on the situation.”

“And… … Akanksha came to me first to ask about your lodgings. I gave you directions then.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Gallen is Galen, but how much the church cares about Bishop Lilia. Akanksha is not foolish, so he must have sensed that my words contained a warning. He will not act rashly.”

“T, to that extent… … .”

Lilia flinched slightly, feeling embarrassed. Damus laughed sheepishly.

“So don’t worry and come back and have fun. Oh, I guess you don’t have to come. Have fun and I’ll see you again when I get the chance.”

“I’m indebted to you until the end. Thank you.”

“What’s your debt? It’s something I should have done. Tell me later how it was.”

Now that the safety devices were in place, there was nothing to be afraid of.

The two returned to the inn and conveyed their intention to Akanksha, who was waiting.

“Good idea! I’ll make sure you get there safely!”

“Is there anything special I need to prepare?”

“Just think of it as a normal trip. Do you have a horse or carriage?”

“I’ve disposed of everything now. I can just buy or borrow it when I need it.”

“As expected, having a lot of money makes things easier. So when do you want to leave? I’m happy to go anytime.”

“I don’t mind going tomorrow. What about Lilia?”

“Today is okay too!”

“It’ll be over soon… … .”

“Let’s go tomorrow, tomorrow. I’ll come here right after breakfast. It reminds me of when I went to the ruins.”

Not only was the departure appearance like that, but so was the destination.

The next day, Akanksha guided the two towards Oklanne, a small city near the ruins.

“I thought I would never go there again, but here I am again so quickly.”

“Well, you can take another route. But if you go from Messia, you’ll have to take a long detour.”

Akanksha shrugged.

“Even if it’s a little dangerous, isn’t it easier to take the shortest route?”

“Is it dangerous?”

“Because there are a few bad ones.”

“Oh, like that.”

It might be dangerous.

The evil ones.