The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years

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blaming

Someone came down from the ceiling. She was a masked woman. I could easily infer gender by wearing a good nightmare on my body. The mask also covers the cornfield, and the head part is exposed, revealing the rich black hair tied together.

Overall, it's a cold impression. Frey looked at the masked woman and said,

“Are you an escort?”

“Yes, that's right. ”

False smiles are of no use to this man. Then you don't have to waste your mind.

After judging, Fiore's expression calmed down.

‘I hate to admit it. ’

You have to admit, the quest is your defeat. That too is complete.

“I can't believe you used assassins as escorts. You're a freak.”

“Veronica is not an assassin. ”

Fiore quickly denied it. It is the envoy who knows more about this side. Then Frey nodded and said,

“Excuse me. I've got nine voice-modifiable masks, a black leopard leather nightmare, and an assassination dagger. I've made a mistake. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Fiore hits the temples. It was a minor habit that came out when she was mentally burdened.

‘· · · · · · · Hoo. ’

No more admiration. He nods as he churns at his shrinking self.

“Yes, Veronica is an assassin. ”

Even a gentle poet does not return this response. Even talking to a brick would be more human than this. I'm tired. How much fatigue do you feel when you're fighting with someone?

Frey's right. The woman next door, Veronica, is an assassin.

It's also one of the most skilled assassins on the continent.

Veronica's expression was cold. She was staring at Frey with cold eyes. She was now scratched with pride.

“Say that again. ”

Eyes are burning. Fiore felt her reaction was unusual and hurriedly tried to stop her, but Frey's answer was faster than that.

“What did you say? Oh, I told you I could kill you. ”

“Ha. A wizard can kill an assassin. It's nonsense that comes from the mouth of the Maoist Empire, who mistakes himself for a great being. ”

Then he takes out a dagger and stares at Frey. However, Frey shook his head slowly.

“Are you just threatening the Great Wizard to a first-class level? You don't have that kind of strength. Put the dagger in.”

Fit

Caen

Fiore's eyes widen. She did not follow Mitcher, but one instant engagement took place. I saw Veronica's face.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

I'm bowing my head with a piercing face. A new dagger in his hand was missing.

Frey, on the other hand, was expressionless. And the dagger stops in front of his eyelids.

Chalgrand

“I will see your master's face and move on once. ”

“A pierced mouth! ”

“Veronica, stop. ”

Fiore said harshly. Veronica, who received his eyes, winked and lowered her head.

“I'm sorry. ”

“I'll forgive you this time. But if we go any further, we'll be punished. ”

“I'll keep that in mind.”

Veronica stepped back a few steps.

Exhale without Fiore revealing, and tell Frey.

“Forgive the rudeness. ”

I was sincerely buried in my voice. Not only that, but gestures and expressions also pay tribute to the opponent.

It meant that the Princess decided to treat herself as the Great Wizard of Zigo's Land, not as the ‘Three Names of the Blake Family’.

Frey hits his hand.

“No, but do you intend to bring her here? ”

Looking at Veronica, Fiore is embarrassed when she notices.

“First of all, we have the status of the Third Princess, so it's hard to be brave without an escort. ”

If you want to stick to the princess's position, you can give it up. There's no way this place is gonna leak anyway. Moreover, Veronica's skills were not that threatening.

Frey nods.

Tired of nerve warfare, but it's really important from now on.

“I will refuse and ask. To what extent do you know about Lethia's plan? ”

Fray's face, bearing the Duke's name in his mouth, remained indifferent. He didn't seem to speak of his mother who gave birth to him.

‘Not ready.’

Fiore bites his lips. I should have investigated more about Frey. However, he was treated as a man who had no one in his family, and since he had only been in the academy for a few years, he had little information.

After contacting the circles, the trail became several times mysterious.

Change of operations. Taking the lead has failed. Then at the very least, the value of oneself must be proven. Do not let the opponent think he/she is incompetent. That alone must be stopped.

“You are reaping me as the Blake family and isolating me from the Imperial Court. · · · · · · and. ”

Fiore hesitated without speaking straight away. It is inevitable. From now on, the information I want to put in my mouth is still uncertain.

‘· · · · · but. ’

This is not enough. I can see Fray's eyes. He's not rushing, he's just sending out a quiet look.

However, Fiore pierces the truth behind Fray's back.

‘I'm testing my worth. ’

I knew that much.

How long in the world do you think you've been living with your eyes open?

Born as an imperial restraint, it was never just a blessing. If you are a little bit careless, if you see a gap, you will be eaten and slaughtered. Afterwards, it's obvious. It's a trinket of brothers and sisters, living the rest of their lives like dolls.

A miserable life. To not live so well, I learned to practice hygiene. I used all that was available.

Only to survive.

Circles, and demigados, were among the means available to Fiore. They always asked questions that seemed to test their worth.

Fiore knew. If you don't meet their expectations, you'll lose your life. There were many royals who could use them.

I didn't want to be that way. So he desperately rolled his head, and eventually survived. I have succeeded in proving my worth to both factions.

‘Even against Demigod, I've proven my worth. ’

A man in front of his eyes is the blood of a new foot compared to them.

Fiore opened his mouth rather loosely.

“To get seedlings to me. ”

“Hoo.”

Frey admired it quietly. His eyes changed for the first time. Interesting bloom.

“Why do you think so? ”

We must not miss the opportunity. Fiore licked his lips, then said.

“The Blake family used to buy materials, rare metals, and horsepower from me. But in recent years, their purchases have tripled. ”

Three times.

It's not a ridiculous figure. All the items Fiore mentioned are just things that are quite expensive. Not three times as much, but even a family worth twice as much will be the amount of bread.

Even the Blake family can be a burden.

“Externally, I said I was going to use it for the study of rhetoric, but I thought it was a trick. ”

“Why?”

“There were materials that I didn't need for the rhetoric. Black iron, Ingots, Herbs. ”

“Black iron and ingots are metals that can be used in alchemy enough. The more herbs you buy at the big gate, the better. ”

I have an objection, but I'm not attacking. Rather, he seemed to want to see what attitude he was going to take. He even seemed a little enjoyable.

Frey revealed his emotions for the first time.

“ · · · · · ·? ”

At that moment, Fiore somehow projected the teacher's image from his appearance. No, it can't be. He is the most wondrous of all wizards he knows. I admit that the man in front of me is great, but the bowl is small compared to the teacher.

Fiore spoke calmly.

“There are too many. No matter how many tons of black iron and ingots you use, The herbs were also close to hundreds of kilograms. Their purchases were far above the threshold, including Blake's brushes and users. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

“You don't have to buy it from the Imperial Court in the first place. It's not hard to find. Blake family will have their own customers. ”

Fiore blows the last piece of information while hiding the tension.

“Troll Blood, Decade Three, Harkon, Emerald, Corn Blood. It's an elaborate increase in numbers. A few would be a trick, but some of the rest would have something the duchess wanted. ”

Frey narrows his eyes.

Thoroughly record the transaction with Blake and approximate the size of the family. It is not too minor, but it is analyzed to gather information and then conclude.

At least in the field of head rolling, all sides are first-class. Even if only one of them was lacking, it would not be possible to achieve the same result right now.

Frey nods.

“Excellent. Of the five ingredients that His Royal Highness said, they definitely contain what Lethia is after. ”

“Thank you. ”

Fiore replied with a stubborn face without even knowing himself. She was delighted before questioning the fulfillment and upliftment she was feeling.

Rather, Veronica next to him was looking at the sight with unbelievable eyes.

"What the hell is that guy? ’

It was the Third Princess Fiore who was the one who pushed the bony mules out of the political arena. At least Veronica has never seen her get pushed out of a fight. No, I didn't even imagine.

He treats Fiore as skillfully as a child, and praises him as if he were a completely superior person. More absurd was Fiore's attitude. Are you really as happy as you've been complimented by your teacher?

A decade has passed since Veronica defended Fiore, but this was her first appearance.

“Which of these five ingredients does the Duchess want? ”

“Before I answer that. Princess, may I ask you a question? ”

“Yes, ask. ”

“Do you intend to remain neutral? ”

Fiore's expression hardened. Her face regained its coolness.

“It's not your concern about that. ”

“I know how rude I am, but I dare ask. Your Royal Highness, how long do you think you can stay neutral? ”

“What do you mean? ”

“Demigod will soon be in control of the continent. ”

“· · · · ”

Fiore's eyes widen with ridiculous words. Veronica's reaction was not very different either.

But Frey did not say this in a heartbeat.

“I'll tell you in advance. I'm not guessing, I'm not delusional. In short, a year or two later, they will begin to move in earnest to dominate the continent. ”

“Ha, but why now? It has been silent for thousands of years. ”

“A long time. Enough to forget their nature. But you mustn't cheat. They can do that at any time, and they're the kind of people who wanted to. ”

Even if I say this, I will not believe it easily. Fiore's face is saying so. It doesn't matter. I won't be able to convince Fiore to say anything here anyway.

Frey spoke indifferently.

“And before that, Her Majesty may die. ”

A moment of silence.

Living in Veronica's body grew smoother.

“You. You know what you're saying. ”

“I know. ”

He seems loyal to the escort. In the face of such a person, the owner has put death in her mouth, so it is natural to reveal her life.

Fiore, on the other hand, was calm despite his life on the streets.

“Can I ask why? ”

“In the conversation I had earlier, it was Harkon that Lethia was trying to acquire, and that metal was only available to you at the Imperial Court. ”

“Oh, right. Harkon can only be saved by the Imperial Court. But it's not a very useful metal. ”

Fiore raises his head and closes his eyes as if he was trying to clear his mind.

“They can drive me to determine the origin of Harkon, or the route of entry. Is that what Frey's talking about? ”

“Yes, and it would have happened a little sooner if it had been on their schedule. ”

If Ricky hadn't stirred up the apocalypses, so Rod and Leirin wouldn't have run around for their treatment.

If they succeed in mass production of Illuminium, their hands will be broken. With Rayrin alone, you'll be able to wipe out the cowsymphony.

“Lethia judged you to be brilliantly in a neutral position, but my thoughts are a little different. The message from the Princess is at stake now. If you take one wrong step, you'll fall into an invisible wasteland. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Fiore bites his lips. It wasn't completely wrong.

It was true that he gambled dozens of times to save his life. And if one of them made a mistake, he wouldn't be here.

She said in her unraveled voice.

“Fray told me to stick to the circle. Is that what you're suggesting? ”

“No. They can't protect you. ”

“Then · · · · ·. ”

“Stick to me, not the circles. ”

"· · · · What are you saying?"

Frey looked at Fiore's shaking eyes and said,

"I could be your shield."