The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 343



344 – Commonality

As if the explanation was sufficient, Ellie did not try to persuade me any further. Perhaps it is because I am well aware that any further persuasion may seem like a lack of respect for my choice, and could plant seeds of doubt and anxiety about what I have decided.

Now we decided to return to the main topic and think about how to safely stop the heart. No matter what talent you choose for Quantum Jump, your plan will ultimately fail if you do not find a way to sever the connection with Roel.

Because the conversation got longer, it seemed like the shorter days of winter were already over. The table we sat at was located in a corner where others couldn’t see it, so even though it was brightly lit, it felt darker than other places.

It seems that this seat is usually a reserved seat, and Ellie took out her wand as if she was used to it.

When Ellie waved her wand, a sphere appeared above her head, emitting enough light that it didn’t hurt her eyes. Watching her adjust the intensity of light by twisting her wand makes her want to learn magic.

Of course, it is a simple magic that can be easily imitated using magic arts. However, there is a big difference between simply swinging a staff and creating it using magic stones and other tools. I think the biggest problem is that it’s more of a hassle than magic.

Ellie, who put the cane in, shrugged her shoulders and smiled as if it was no big deal. He must have noticed my envious gaze.

“I’ll teach you magic separately later when I have some free time.”

“Then it’s good for me.”

If the whole story ends and there is a happy ending, you will have enough time to learn magic leisurely. He would have become a famous archmage by then, so it would be a good idea to make a promise in advance. Because the promise of the future is based on the positive thought that everything will work out well.

After returning Patulga’s magic book to me and organizing the books spread out on the table, Ellie smiled meaningfully.

“Thanks to receiving your memories, I was able to get a glimpse of the problems with my magical structure that had not been resolved and the direction of development. “I was able to roughly copy how to complete the technique with a spiral structure.”

“Well, I’m glad it was helpful.”

“The word help is not enough. This alone has saved me years of time. Right now, you’ll be three times stronger than yesterday, right? “I was able to ‘understand’ the logic just by observing the magic my future self used.”

Just by seeing his future self use magic, the born genius seems to grow tremendously. Looking at the burning heat in those obsidian-like eyes, it looks like he is planning to stay up all night digesting all the memories he has gained from me. Ellie thought for a moment, wondering if she had forgotten what her priorities were, and then opened her mouth.

“First, we need to find a way to safely stop your heart. Fortunately, there are a variety of books related to black magic in the forbidden books area.”

Ellie got up and looked around for a book on black magic. She put the Fa Tulga’s spell book she was carrying into her space storage room and I followed after Ellie.

After taking out the book, opening it, and putting it back in place dozens of times, Ellie nodded and whispered.

“I found it.”

After hearing those words, I immediately went to Ellie’s side and read the book together. She quickly turned the pages, and Ellie’s finger, which had been examining the contents of the book, stopped as if pointing to a certain place.

Ellie read it quickly and turned her head to me. They were so close that their shoulders were touching, so I could see the expression in their obsidian eyes.

“Did you know that black magic includes alchemy?”

“No, I am ignorant of black magic.”

Most of the things that are not set in detail, such as magic or alchemy, are filled with plausible facts based on probability. Of course, since there was no detailed information about warlocks, it was my first time hearing that alchemy was involved.

“I asked because I thought so. Because things about black magic come up in fourth grade or in magic major classes. Now, let me explain.”

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Saying that, Ellie turned her head to the book and continued her explanation.

“Most things related to creation, such as the homunculus in alchemy, originated from black magic. In the old days, there was no distinction as black magic. “Homunculus-like dolls are made to perform a variety of roles, but in cases related to black magic, they are often made as sacrifices to pay the price or the user’s life.”

Eli pointed with his finger at the text that said [Sacrificial Sacrifice].

“This?”

“It’s a black magic that redirects the attack received by the warlock to the homunculus. Even if a warlock’s heart is pierced by a sword, the one whose heart is actually pierced and dies is the homunculus. As the name suggests, a sacrifice is made instead of a sacrifice.”

I scratched my head and asked Ellie’s kind explanation.

“What does this have to do with disconnecting Roel?”

Thanks to my knowledge of magic, I know a certain amount of alchemy, but alchemy related to creation such as homunculi was only possible for a magic tower lord. It felt like it was far from what we could do right now.

But Ellie seemed to have other thoughts and just shrugged her shoulders.

“huh. “Have you forgotten what my specialty is?”

“Are you breaking my heart?”

When I answered playfully, Ellie stuck out her lips as if she was upset. Still, since she had a criminal record, she didn’t think much of it. She just glared at me with eyes full of discontent.

“It’s synthetic magic.”

Ellie’s specialty was definitely synthesis magic. The magic genius who integrated all elemental magic based on that was none other than my childhood friend Ellie.

“… Because you have so many talents. “I couldn’t choose just one.”

When I flattered her like that, as if to soothe her anger, Ellie snorted with a disgusted expression. Then she strongly pinched my waist with her index finger.

“Ah, ah! Man, it really hurts.”

“Shh, don’t you know you have to be quiet in the library?”

As I was in pain, Ellie hummed with a satisfied smile. As expected, it is clear that Ellie has great sadistic tendencies.

“You’re not that bad of a sneer. “Except it’s a little embarrassing.”

When Ellie said that he would pinch her again if she misbehaved, she pretended to put a zipper on her mouth, and Ellie continued to explain.

“The principle of composite magic is to cut out the unique magic of two different magics and safely connect them to the structure of a new magic. Then, a completely new method of magic will be born.”

“It’s hard to even just listen to the explanation.”

“Of course it’s difficult. Because the risk is so high, I am the only wizard who mainly uses synthetic magic. Anyway, what we take away from this sacrificial magic is the principle of sharing life. Using this and other black magic tricks I know… “Even if your heart stops, you won’t actually die because you are sharing life with something else.”

I could roughly understand the principles of Ellie’s speaking style. Clearly, getting Ellie’s help in magic-related directions was the right answer. This is a method that I would never have been able to get close to on my own. But there was a problem.

“Even if we remove the principle of sharing life from the black magic of sacrificial sacrifice… “You do realize that we don’t have any homunculi to sacrifice, right?”

Ellie smiled strangely at those words. For some reason, that smile felt ominous, so I asked with a puzzled expression.

“… “You’re not planning on becoming a sacrifice, are you?”

“… .”

“Answer me, Ellie. Are you serious? “Did you really think I would approve of that?”

When I shook my head in astonishment, Ellie sighed.

“This isn’t as bad a method as you might think.”

“It’s a bad idea. “If you do something wrong, you too will be in danger.”

In response to my immediate response, Ellie wiggled her fingers and then grabbed my hand. She naturally faced each other.

“You asked an unreasonable request to kill me, and you don’t want me to be in danger?”

As expected, Ellie was sharp. I couldn’t refute anything and just rubbed my forehead. As Ellie tightened her grip on her hand as if urging her to answer, I turned my attention to the book and smiled bitterly.

“… You know. “What you mean to me.”

“It’s the same for me. “Ross is truly a bad childhood friend who is asking me to kill him.”

Ellie pulled her hand to look at her. She couldn’t help but turn her head, and she saw Ellie smiling brightly at her as she spoke.

“You entrusted me with your heart, so all I can do is entrust my heart to you. “Rather than worrying about what I’m going to do, don’t you feel at ease knowing that if something goes wrong, I’ll die too?”

It was a question not worth worrying about, so I answered it immediately without even thinking about it.

“Even if you don’t do that, I trust you.”

Ellie, who was looking at me intently, smiled seductively.

“If you trust me that much, then you can also trust that this is the right answer?”

We are old childhood friends, so it seems we have a lot in common. Realizing that it was impossible to persuade Ellie with any words, I let out a sigh mixed with depression.