Possessing Nothing

The Wizard Guild.

They are represented as Horse Towers, but the Horse Towers are not the only Wizard Guild.

Most wizards who live in Eria are registered in the Wizard's Guild.

Because there are many advantages to being registered in a guild. The Wizard's Guild's Horse Tower is just a research group of such wizards. Many wizards do not belong to the Horse Tower.

Among them are wizards who specialize in ‘combat’. Combat Wizards belonging to the Guild are not in the Horse Tower, but elsewhere in the Guild.

They are magical soldiers. Unlike the Horse Tower, they are obsessed with practical and combat magic. They move to deal with problems that arise in the Wizard's Guild first.

Northern city of Hedor. Despite its proximity to the northernmost Trabia, Hedor is also faced with the cold to the north.

Currently, the Wizard Guild's Horsemen and Magic Soldiers are in Hedor.

To kill the wizard who walked the wrong path.

“Jonghyun Kim."

Lloyd opens his mouth, the golden steed. He glances at the wizards sitting in their seats with cold eyes.

There were four wizards sitting in front of Lloyd.

“It should come as no surprise that Black Horse Master has forbidden..." ”

“It's the same with the Black Horseman tradition. ”

An old man with a rich beard laughs as he drags. It was a green steed.

“W-why? The former Horse Tower owner... Prescan. Didn't he end up banned, too? It's a shame I didn't kill him then. ”

“Let's not talk about that. ”

Lloyd shows discomfort. Lloyd has been tracking Prescan for a long time, taking orders from Prescan since he was banished.

And a few years ago, I raided Preskan's dungeon to find and kill it, but it failed.

“I don't blame you. It's not uncommon for a black horse owner to fall into a taboo. As long as you're directly connected to the Demon King, your spirit is corrupt. ”

“Kim Jong-hyeon's corruption is different from that of Preskan. ”

Lloyd sighs.

“Jonghyun Kim has Grimore. ”

“That's why we're here. ”

The green horse tower smiles with yellow teeth. Black Horse Tower is different from other Horse Towers.

All who belong there are the Black Wizards, and they do not interact with other towers.

That doesn't mean the Wizard's Guild doesn't care about the Black Horse Tower. Rather, it is the Black Tower that receives the most surveillance and control in the Wizard's Guild.

“Is it certain that Jonghyun Kim has Grimore...? ”

The question was a white horse steed.

“That's for sure.”

Lloyd nods. Grimoire. A bookshelf that every black wizard dreams of and craves to possess.

“Why was Grimore led to Kim Jong-hyun? It must have been Arbes.... ”

“I don't think Arbes gave Grimoire to Kim Jong-hyun. ”

The green steed mutters, touching his beard.

“But it's clearly written on Griess. Grimore's owner has turned into Kim Jong-hyun. ”

Grimoire was originally owned by the Wizard's Guild. Grace is a grimoire and twin wizard. The Wizard's Guild has long been at work interpreting Gries and Grimoire.

The two books belong to the entire guild, and no one should own either of them or master the magic written in the book.

In the past, Arbes, who was part of the Wizard's Guild, hid herself with Grimor after becoming Rich.

Then there was an inscription that was not written in the first chapter of Griess, Griemor's twin.

On the page where nothing was written, the name 'Arbes’ was engraved.

“Arbes belonged to Predator with Grimor, but Arbes did not do anything evil with Grimor. Perhaps even the mighty Arbes could not unfold Grimoire's magic properly. ”

“Kim Jong-hyeon may have been Grimor's master, but he might not have used Grimor's magic properly. ”

Lloyd mutters.

“But that's not the point. It's important that Kim Jong-hyun, the black horse owner, has Grimoire. ”

Like all wizards in the Black Tower, Kim Jong-hyun was being watched and pursued by the Wizard's Guild.

The location tracking magic that was engraved on Kim Jong-hyun was clearly conveying the location of Kim Jong-hyun.

Although Kim Jong-hyun is now a target of the Wizard's Guild, Kim Jong-hyeon did not cause any major problems within the Guild until then.

When I was away, I reported to the guild diligently and periodically posted reports on my research assignments.

However, the Wizard's Guild did not completely believe in Kim Jong-hyun.

After Arbes betrayed the guild and became rich and committed to the Predator, the Wizard's Guild did not trust the Black Wizard.

It is unbelief for a reason. In fact, the former Black Horseman, Prescan, betrayed the Wizard's Guild by becoming Rich.

“The tracking magic still works. Maybe... it's a trap. ”

Kim Jong-hyeon also knows that he is being tracked.

He was also part of the Wizard's Guild, so if he owned Grimoire, he would know that his name would be written on Gries, which he kept in the Wizard's Guild.

But the tracking magic hasn't disappeared yet. It's like he's trying to lure me here.

“Magic troops will arrive soon. ”

The wizard who had been silent had opened his mouth. He is a wizard from the Magic Legion. He was representing the Magic Legion until the Magic Legion arrived.

“I think it's better to think of this as an opportunity. When Arbes stole Grimor, there was no wizard better than Arbes…… but not now, right? If all the Magic Troops arrive, we can kill Jonghyun Kim and take Grimor back. ”

“Maybe Arbes is with Kim Jong-hyun. ”

“It was a long time ago that Arbes was called the Great Wizard. Hundreds of years have passed since then, and the level of guild wizards has increased tremendously. ”

You're young.

The Green Horseman and Lloyd thought as they saw the young wizard shouting with strength.

It's not as easy as it sounds. Although the guild has become more powerful, Arbes, who has been practicing magic for centuries, is not to be ignored.

Of course, those here didn't know that Arbes was taken away by Kim Jong-hyun.

“I don't want to risk my life. ”

The Red Horseman opens his mouth. Scarlet twists his legs with an annoying look on his face.

“I didn't want to come here in the first place. The Lord of the Golden Horse was dragged to his chin by force. ”

Why was there a red tower right next to the Golden Horse Tower? Scarlet grunts.

“The other horsemen didn't come, did they? Well, maybe you were worried about the risks. I should be dragged away, too, if my life is in danger. I will flee without hesitation. ”

I also put insurance on it for now. Scarlet recalls Lee Sung-min and Baek Sogo.

I knew it through the bracelet they were wearing...... Will they come on time?

Scarlet is a little skeptical about that. Eria is spacious. If they are far away from Deven, it will be difficult to keep track of time.

“Running away! You and the Red Tower.... ”

“Hey, little wizard. I'm sorry, but I'm more important to myself than the title" The Horseman. "And what are we, partners? In the first place, guilds get together and take advantage of each other. Why are you forcing me to die for the guild? ”

Scarlet shoots you in a cheerful tone. The young wizard's words were blocked.

“Don't say it like that. I'm sorry for forcing you to say no. ”

“Don't be a dick. I'm so fucking sorry... ”

“…… Hmmm. I'm not forcing you to risk your life. If the situation is dangerous……. ”

“That's enough. I'm going to move on my own. Kim Jong-hyun, why the fuck did you make me come here? ”

Scarlet grunts and looks down at the bracelet on his wrist.

It's a promise I made a few years ago. If you're in danger, come and help.

Scarlet received a promise from Saxony and Lee Sung-min, who performed together on Mt. Mesh, and handed them the same bracelet as himself.

If Scarlet sends a signal, we'll be able to pinpoint Scarlet's location and help them wherever they are in the world.

‘But the world is wide. ’

Scarlet chews his lower lip well. I don't even know where they are. But I know the location of Lee Sung-min.

Haras... It's a long way from here. Even if we leave now, it will take months to get to Hedor.

“Hmm."

Lloyd's eyebrows flicker. He presses his fingertips into his ears. Lloyd relieved to hear the magical voice of communication in his ears.

“Even the Muslim blind are willing to send troops. The recruiter is not far from here.Apparently, the recruiter and his reinforcements are arriving soon. ”

“Chuckle! Capturing a black wizard, a magician, a horseman, and a Muslim tramp? With this kind of force, we could catch a dragon. ”

The Green Horse Master smiled and said.

He said it as if he was joking, but it was definitely true that he had a lot of troops to deal with for one Black Wizard, even if he really could catch a dragon.

“The Demon King of the North. That's what they call it.”

The White Horseman mutters.

“It's worth it. Do you know how many people he's killed in a week? Seven villages were killed by him. ”

The green steed smiles.

“I don't know if their deaths are related to Grimoire's magic, but Jonghyun Kim...... I don't know what he's thinking, but it's too harsh. ”

“Besides, this is the Vampire Queen territory. ”

Even the green horse stew who teased about it erased his smile.

In fact, they were more afraid of the vampire queen, a monster of hundreds of years than Kim Jong-hyun, who had wiped out seven villages in a week.

“…… the vampire queen is in Travia. ”

“Of course. But shouldn't we assume that the entire North is actually within her reach?" Kim Jong-hyun massacred in the north, but the fact that the Vampire Queen is silent... … You have to assume there's something between the Vampire Queen and Kim Jong-hyun. ”

“Kim Jong-hyun entered the Predator? ”

“Maybe he became Rich without us knowing it. ”

The possibility that Jonghyun Kim might have become rich.

It silenced the sorcerers gathered here. Rich was also an undead with powerful powers, but that wasn't all he was.

Becoming rich has become extraterrestrial. It means that the conditions for entering the Predator have been met.

“…… what do I do if a vampire queen intervenes? ”

“Run away.”

Scarlet replies as if he had nothing to think about.

“Vampire Quinn Xeniella is one of those monsters that's lived for centuries. And there are powerful vampires under her command. I don't want to die. In fact, I want to take my hands off this ridiculous human hunt right now. ”

“Queen will not intervene. ”

The white steed opens its mouth with a pale face.

“They're tied up with a group called the Predators, but they're monsters from the outside. We don't have any loyalty to each other. ”

“I hope that doesn't make you hostile. Kim Jong-hyun admitted to the massacre in Queen's domain. ”

“Probably just not interested. ”

As he listens to the White Horseman, Lloyd presses down on his temples. After a little silence, Lloyd grumbles.

“You must be connected to the church, too, right? In case you haven't noticed, can you ask the paladins and priests for help? ”

“Yes? That's ……. ”

“It might be the undead, so it might be easier if they helped." ”

“Got it… Let's put a little bit of blue in. ”

The White Horseman nods his head with an unsure look.

Troops are rising. Scarlet sighs and clutches his hand at his chin.

‘If you come here... you can't even ask for help. ’

Scarlet knows the rumors. I know that Baek Sogo has left the country and that he has become a successor to the priesthood.

Even so, Baek Sogo couldn't ask Lee Sung-min for help anymore.

In fact, Scarlet did not fully believe that Lee Sung-min had killed the Recruiter and the Ghost.

If he did, he had a reason. However, even if there were circumstances, the reinforcements would not be able to summon Lee Sung-min any more as long as the recruiter's defenders decided to come.

‘I can't help it. ’

Scarlet sighs deeply and scrambles his head. Scarlet pretends not to know the bracelet on his wrist, because he didn't want to put her at risk for his own comfort.