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153How to deal with fire wizards (1)
rattle rattle.
In the carriage heading to Dmitry.
Felix checked the documents prepared in advance..
‘Dmitry. A place called the sacred place of blacksmiths in the Kingdom of Cairo.’
I heard it through rumors.
It is said that the quality of Cairo iron is very excellent, and most of it originated from Dmitry..
Actually, it wasn't a place that Felix would be very interested in..
Swordsmen who use swords sometimes strike at Dmitry as if on a pilgrimage, but most wizards head to Kronos..
13 magic towers on the continent.
Of these, 7, including Heaven, were in Kronos..
Although the Magic Tower is strictly classified as a neutral force, Kronos was evaluated as a sacred place for wizards by attracting the majority of the Magic Tower to the empire..
Even Phoenix wanted to settle in Kronos..
Because of his weak power, he changed his choice to Frank, but it is safe to say that the magic infrastructure constructed by Kronos was the best on the continent..
On the contrary.
The Kingdom of Cairo had no merit..
There was not a single magic tower in the kingdom, and the level of the kingdom's own institutions for nurturing wizards was very low..
If it weren't for Roman Dmitry's letter. I guarantee that during Felix's lifetime, he would never have set foot on the land of the Kingdom of Cairo for personal business..
‘Roman Dmitry. He is a genius swordsman who appeared in the Kingdom of Cairo and the youngest person to rise to the continental rankings by defeating Butler. He hasn't played a proper ranked match yet, but there's no doubt about his skills..’
protagonist of rumors.
Roman Dmitry's reputation was a huge issue in Frankish as well..
Usually, weak countries barely manage to place 2-3 people from their kingdom into the continental rankings, but Roman Dmitry defeated Butler when he was only in his mid-20s..
There is something that people usually talk about.
From the 50th rank of demons, weak countries other than empires dare not list their names. With the advent of a genius who could possibly break down the boundaries for the first time, even the Frankish people remembered only the name of Roman Dmitri..
So did Felix..
If it is an invitation from Roman Dmitry.
I decided it was worth trusting..
Moreover, according to my research, the Dmitry family is a wealthy family well known in Cairo..
‘Roman Dmitry set an unprecedented condition of 1000 gold per month to spar with him. What on earth are you thinking? I don't know why they contacted me in a far away country, but as a Phoenix Magic Tower, all I need to do is secure a reward of 6000 gold for half a year. With that much money, you can probably afford to make a living for a while..’
My mind was complicated..
To Dmitry.
If the magic tower lord hadn't disappeared, Felix wouldn't have had any reason to go through the trouble of walking so far..
Zech.
I pulled back the curtain.
timely.
Outside the window, Dmitry's figure began to appear..
* * *
Actually, at first I was prejudiced against Dmitry..
Territory on the Frontier.
Cairo itself wasn't that great, so it was obvious that the outskirts there would be shabby from top to bottom..
But why??
From the beginning, the huge castle walls caught the eye..
“……This is Dmitry?”
outer wall.
Dmitry mobilized his family's craftsmen to build the strongest and highest walls in Cairo..
Just looking at the gray, shiny castle walls overwhelmed people, and the magic patterns seen here and there showed that preparations for magic attacks had also been completed..
The preparations were too much for a territory on the border. Even though it was the territory of a prestigious family in Cairo, there seemed to be no sense of heterogeneity at all..
furthermore.
“stop.”
Above the giant steel gates.
Dmitry's guards moved in perfect order and aimed their bows..
Even though it was not a wartime situation and a normal situation, they asked about business without any confusion..
“State the purpose of your visit.”
“My name is Felix of the Phoenix Magic Tower. I came to visit at the invitation of Roman Dmitry..”
“I'll check in a moment.”
Felix got out of the carriage and identified himself..
The wait was short.
The guards had received the guest list in advance, and after seeing Felix's appearance from afar, they opened the outer gate of the double gate..
Even if something unfortunate happens. They could only attack a few guards, but it seemed impossible to get inside and threaten Dmitry's safety..
Squeak.
The gates were opened..
The guards conducted the inspection in a systematic manner..
Some people checked Felix's face again and carefully examined the carriage to see if there were any objects with impure intentions..
It was a scene that once again brought out admiration..
Normal border fiefdoms tend to have a lax working attitude, let alone a system, but Dmitry's guards were not at all relaxed..
That wasn't all.
Felix's eyes lit up as he watched the guards walk..
‘These are not some idiots. At least they have received sufficient training and have their own clear system in place..’
It was unexpected
all.
Dmitry is famous for his blacksmith skills..
The power of the family itself was not highly evaluated, but the series of unexpected situations forced the perspective on Dmitry to change slightly..
After completing this short but thorough inspection. What greeted Felix as he entered was a neatly straight road and buildings of various shapes rising on both sides..
‘It is certainly. Dmitri is not from a family rotting away in the outskirts. The guards' well-defined movements and the strong castle walls are ready for war at any time, and the interior shows how much money the Dmitry family is investing to create a good environment. I can't believe that a family like this is undervalued just because it's in a remote area. After all, rumors from the public cannot be trusted..’
suddenly.
The sights before reaching the castle walls came to mind..
Just a year ago, the shabby environment of the slums caught the eye, but now it has also changed into a neat place..
After large-scale investment in iron mines.
Baron Romero reflected Roman's opinions and began to actively make internal improvements..
In addition to training soldiers and repairing castle walls in preparation for an unexpected war, the living environment of the residents of the territory was completely changed..
In the past, Baron Romero was a good lord. However, he did not have much experience to carefully take care of the shortcomings, and Roman's advice suggested the path forward for Dmitry..
only one year.
Dmitry has changed.
Felix, who had just met Dmitri, could only think that the Dmitry in front of him was his original form..
‘Maybe I underestimated Dmitry..’
The more I head into my inner self,.
Felix's expectations also rose..
* * *
It was as expected.
The moment I met Roman Dmitry.
Dmitry I knew from the beginning that my inflated expectations were not wrong..
“This is Roman Dmitry..”
Tall appearance and powerful voice.
He simply offered to shake hands, but Felix was overwhelmed by Roman Dmitry's strength..
‘not an ordinary person.’
I hid my expression.
This meeting has a purpose..
Since the deal hasn't closed yet, I didn't want to show any signs of excitement..
“I won't just spin it around and talk about it for no reason. First, please tell us clearly whether the conditions stated in the letter are true. If you promise that, how about discussing the details in earnest from then on??”
This was a remark I made as soon as I sat down..
1000 gold per month.
This is the condition that brought out Felix’s steps..
If there was even the slightest exaggeration, no matter what was said, Felix was planning to storm out..
Roman said.
“As stated in the letter, our terms are clear. I will pay you 1000 gold every month, a total of 6000 gold over 6 months, on the condition that you spar with me every day. If necessary, we are willing to pay on the first day of each month. 1000 gold is not a small amount of money, but I think it is a sign of trust..”
“……That's a really good deal.”
advance payment.
It was a word that created trust..
They say they'll give you money first, but there's no way it's a lie..
I believed in Roman Dmitry.
I understand that they will spend a lot of money to compensate, but the problem is that I don't understand why they go to such lengths..
“Actually, I don't quite understand. If your goal is simply sparring, there is no need to spend such a large amount of money. Even if you spend just 100 gold, there will be many wizards who will spar with you. But why on earth did you make this proposal to the Phoenix Magic Tower? I also want to know why they singled me out, even offering a large sum of 1000 gold as a reward..”
Roman is.
I definitely wanted Felix..
Roman did not hide the truth, as his eyes looked for the right answer..
“If you ask me that much, I won't say anything back. Although the Phoenix Mage Tower has been shaken recently, when the Mage Tower owner was alive and well, Felix was called one of the best talents on the continent. Circle 5 at the age of 30. In particular, I heard that the fire magic unique to the Phoenix Tower is the most offensively powerful. 1000 gold. It's not that much money by the standards of the Magic Tower, but since the Phoenix Magic Tower is in a bad situation, I decided it could buy Felix time. That's it. I wanted the best wizard for the right amount of money, and that was Felix..”
It was an honest statement..
The evaluation of being excellent was a good thing, but.
The statement that faces the reality of the shaking magic tower made me unable to laugh..
“I don't expect much from you, Felix. However, please do your best. I will not hold you responsible at all for whether I get hurt or die in the process. Doing your best at every moment. If you promise me that one thing, Dmitri will never break his deal with Felix..”
In those words.
Felix showed a strange expression..
Asking you to do your best.
For some reason, it sounded like Roman Dmitry himself was confident of victory..
Is that why?.
“Really, you won't regret it?”
a provocative remark.
Felix showed a sharp look in his eyes..
* * *
moved location.
Dmitry's gymnasium.
In the process of moving, I asked Roman again, but Roman Dmitry still told me to do my best..
‘Roman’s sincerity is probably one of two things. Are you really serious, or are you making light of a wizard?.’
any choice.
I didn't like it that much.
His magic wasn't easy enough to handle every day for 6 months..
Roman said.
“I will give up the first strike. attack first.”
It was a remark that lit the fire..
Felix showed a cool smile when he said that even the first player would give in in a situation where his pride would be hurt..
“Well, I won't hesitate..”
I raised my mana.
6000gold.
It was the money needed for the magic tower..
However, I did not want to force myself to please others and sell the pride of the Phoenix Magic Tower cheaply..
‘The first fight starts with breaking Roman Dmitry's nose..’
Hwareuk.
Grumbling.
A fire broke out..
The wave of mana created by Felix soon turned into a powerful flame..
“Fire Lance).”
3circle flame magic.
Flame in the shape of a spear exploded.
The powerful flames attacked Roman Dmitri, and Roman dodged the attack with light movements, as if he had expected it..
It was a deliberate attack..
His pride did not allow him to gain an overwhelming advantage by attacking first, so he used his fire lance to induce his opponent to dodge and then attacked in earnest..
“inferno).”
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
The surrounding fire grew stronger..
It sucked in the burning flames and erupted in all directions, and this time it hit the surroundings so quickly that it was impossible to avoid them..
The circle was spinning tightly..
Seeing Roman Dmitry moving quickly to avoid the flames, Felix controlled the 'flame' and relentlessly followed Roman's movements..
Flames moving like living creatures everywhere.
While suppressing Roman's movements with one head, he prepared a new attack with the other head..
“Fire Wave).”
Hwareuk.
Grumbling.
flame exploded.
The waves of flames seemed to be driving Roman into a corner this time..
crackling.
By a narrow margin.
Roman escaped the flames..
It was a shocking movement..
Roman Dmitry dodged the magic surprisingly quickly, but even that was counted..
‘It's over.’
Memorize.
The magic that had been stored in advance was unleashed..
“Rune flare).”
4circle magic.
It was a powerful shot..
I was confident that I could completely end Roman Dmitry, who had lost his way of escape, with this one blow..
Actually, I could have used 5-circle magic..
However, I thought that Roman Dmitry might really die if I did that, so I deliberately lowered the power a little..
Kwaang!
Crumbling rumbling!
The magic exploded..
With the fire spreading in all directions, there was no way for Roman to escape..
finished.
Even if he was an Aura swordsman, he wouldn't be safe if he was hit with this level of magic..
It was the price of pride.
If you chose yourself as your opponent for a sparring match, you should at least not sound like you were confident of victory..
But then.
sudden-
The flames roared..
Through the blazing flames.
Roman Dmitry rushed toward Felix, engulfed in flames..
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