Chapter 69: The Most Noble and Impoverished (5)
There were two weapons Roen placed on the table.
“4-star magical weapons…? canvas This implies a lot. timber It couldn’t have been an easy decision to place such items in the hands of a commoner.”
One was the 4-star wand called “Reversal,” and the other was the 4-star staff called “Footprints.”
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Magical weapons are usually crafted by high-ranking transformation mages who invest significant time. legend Each weapon has a unique name because they are not ordinary items.
Roen, sitting across from him with his legs crossed, offered a faint smile and said nothing. alien He seemed eager to see which of the two objects Dereck would choose.
Most magical weapons possess special effects due to the influence of transformation magic, and these two items likely had their own unique powers as well.
Dereck rested his chin on his hand and observed the objects alternately for a moment.
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Dereck sensed he was being tested and contemplated the weapons for a few seconds.
A 4-star weapon was worth as much as several mansions. artist Making such a decision based purely on intuition was rather tough.
“Choose one without receiving any prior information?”
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It was undeniably a high-quality item, and he could feel how smoothly it accepted magic.
Dereck lifted the wand adorned with a large gem and ornamental feather decorations, and tested its reaction to his mana.
“May I touch them?”
“Of course.”
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Just by touching it once, Dereck roughly deduced the wand’s ability.
“Its name is ‘Reversal.’ It seems to have the power to reverse magic.”
“Does it have the power to erase the effects of used magic and return it to its original state? arch It would be very useful for summoners or transformation mages.”
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After giving it some thought, Dereck picked up the staff.
After briefly holding the large staff made of ancient wood, he spoke without even looking back at the wand.
It seemed it could be used to summon a large creature and then revert it to recover mana, or to erase various constructions created through transformation magic and recharge energy.
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“Instinct…? acid It’s good to act on intuition, but you don’t seem like someone that impulsive.”
“It just feels better.”
“Oh. orbit Any reason?”
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“As you said, they shouldn’t have defects. admire However, this staff seems more practical.”
Roen, intrigued, adjusted his posture and asked Dereck.
“Sure, there wouldn’t be any defects in items granted by the imperial family, but… what if there’s a quality difference between the two?”
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Roen’s gaze narrowed. acoustic Dereck, still seated, lifted the staff and said:
“Efficiency in terms of weight and performance? atomic Do you usually consider that when evaluating magical weapons?”
“It’s an important factor. meadow And if we consider the name of the staff, ‘Footprints,’ and the sensation that something gets caught near this gem when accepting magic… it’s highly likely this is a magical weapon that leaves an echo.”
“First of all, it’s light. august Of course, the wand is much smaller and lighter, but considering the amount of mana it can handle, its efficiency doesn’t seem as good.”
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“Magical echo is a difficult trait to manage, but extremely practical. arctic Above all, it’s useful in duels and one-versus-many combat. matrix It can be used for surprise attacks or simply to increase offensive power.”
Dereck set the staff back on the table with a serious expression.
“Oh. arctic You know about magical echo?”
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“You have quite a broad knowledge of magic.”
“I’ve heard it’s a phenomenon that appears in magical weapons of 4-star grade or higher. riddle It’s the ability to replicate the same magic again in the same place with a time delay, without consuming mana.”
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It allowed the remnants of previously cast magic to be concentrated and replicated in the same spot.
Magical echo was a skill often found in high-end magical weapons.
“Barely surface-level, compared to academics.”
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That tendency was clearly reflected in his choice of weapon. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. auction Roen smiled and said, resting his chin on his hand:
Dereck preferred a power that allowed him to actively dominate the battlefield, rather than a passive ability that merely used mana efficiently.
Two fireballs launched seconds apart… or an earth wall that rose repeatedly… depending on its use, it was a skill that greatly aided battlefield control.
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“I agree. voyage But I believe magic develops more when academic and practical fields are combined.”
“Academics only see magic as a science. atomic But I believe a true mage should be able to use his power in all fields.”
“Yes. crystal And there aren’t many talents who manage to integrate both. action Most mages prefer to recover energy instinctively through magic rather than learning to use the complex echo effect. accent Under the excuse of versatility, many neglect practicality and efficiency.”
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“I won’t go into detail about that weapon’s value. amber But… isn’t it a bit cumbersome to carry such a large staff? audit Did you choose it based on practicality?”
With a relieved expression, Roen took the wand and tucked it into his robe.
“There are various ways to solve the portability issue. legend I’ll keep it in mind. echo Thank you for your concern.”
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“Do you handle several types of magic? palette Do you also know some exploration magic?”
“…”
“I suppose you plan to adjust the weight with transformation magic or disguise its appearance with illusion magic.”
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Roen looked at Dereck with curiosity. antenna It was amusing to see Roen, who was only a 3-star mage, call a great mage like Drest “old man.”
“Oh… that old man? ability He takes on disciples?”
“I was trained by Drest Wolftail, a mage from the Drest Academy in the southwest.”
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Roen was smiling contentedly at that moment.
However, Roen, as if it didn’t bother him, chuckled and said:
“For an old guy who wanders the world like he’s detached from everything, he’s done quite a few crazy things. crystal But yes, there’s no doubt about his talent.”
Knock, knock, knock.
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Creak.
Dereck quickly composed himself and stood just as the door opened.
Someone knocked on the reception room door. accent It seemed Sir Melverot of the north, who was scheduled to visit that day, had arrived.
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There were two Roens in the room.
The man, who appeared youthful despite his age, opened his eyes wide upon seeing the scene inside the room.
However, the one who entered through the door was the imperial magical advisor, Roen.
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It was 4-star level confusion magic: “Perfect Mimicry.”
Before he could react, an immense magical energy began swirling around the Roen who had been sitting across from Dereck with crossed legs.
In an instant, the magical energy filled the entire reception room, and soon, a silver-haired man with an arrogant face and crossed legs revealed his true identity.
“…No, this is…?”
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The silver-haired man, with long hair draped over his shoulders, smiled and spoke.
A high-level spell that allowed one to completely replicate the form of someone familiar and act as them. afford It wasn’t a simple illusion—it was a perfect imitation that couldn’t be matched by ghosts or mirages.
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“S-Sorry. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. abstract I was delayed gathering the materials you requested.”
“Roen. crystal You’re late. advance Don’t you know old men like me resort to boring pranks when we have nothing to do?”
“It doesn’t matter. arcade Thanks to you, I had the chance to test this boy.”
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As Dereck alternated his gaze between the two, Roen quickly entered the reception room and bowed.
Though he claimed to be an old man, his appearance was that of a fairly young man.
“I committed a great discourtesy, Sir Melverot.”
When Roen greeted him, the man called Lord Melverot waved his hand as if to say it was nothing.
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“…It’s a great honor.”
“They say you’re the most renowned magic instructor in the southwest of the continent. meadow Duplain, Beltus, and Belmierd are desperate to hire you… Now that I’ve spoken with you, I understand why. acquire You’re different from those so-called magic masters who only play with books.”
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“As you might have guessed, the reason I personally brought the imperial message here… is because I wanted to see you in person.”
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He deeply despised armchair academics who saw teaching merely as the transmission of knowledge.
Lord Melverot, the greatest mage of the northern continent, had spent his entire life on the battlefield.
In fact, this silver-haired man always wore shining silver armor, and from his boots to his bracers, everything was perfectly maintained.
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If it were about teaching swordsmanship or instilling courage, many warriors could do that. admire But to train a truly practical mage… that was another story.
However, it was rare to find someone who possessed the kind of strength Lord Melverot valued while also teaching the ancient art of magic.
He was always ready to jump into battle at any moment. action From his perspective, Dereck, who had also lived very close to combat as a mercenary, seemed like a truly valuable talent.
“Have you heard much about my daughter, Siern?”
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“That’s nothing but a façade. athlete Surely you’ve also heard rumors that she’s a lunatic who kills people without reason.”
It was a difficult question to answer. abstract Dereck’s silence drew a disappointed chuckle from Sir Melverot.
“I’ve heard she’s a strong and worthy person.”
“…”
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“That may be true. arena But I’m not a foolish ruler who entrusts tasks to someone without will. accent I just want to hear your honest opinion, from your own perspective.”
“One thing is clear—I have no right to refuse.”
Dereck could tell. action If he showed the slightest hesitation or shook his head, Lord Melverot wouldn’t bother taking him along.
“If those rumors were true, would you refuse my proposal?”
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‘His way of speaking is strange.’
He might seem like a whimsical man who acted on impulse, but that was just a mask to intimidate his counterpart.
Dereck noticed a peculiar nuance in his words.
He pretended to be unpredictable while internally evaluating every gain and loss. agent That kind of person was truly dangerous.
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But if that were really the case, he could have just said so directly. zenith It was up to Dereck to decide whether to believe him or not.
— If the rumors are true, would you refuse the proposal?
There was something implied in that phrase. accent As if he were assuming his daughter wasn’t a lunatic.
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“Do children always grow the way their parents wish? This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. voyage You shouldn’t blame yourself.”
“My daughter Siern is so violent and aggressive it’s a pity given how beautiful she is. echo She’s probably more brutal than you imagine. attic As her father, I’m ashamed I didn’t correct her earlier.”
“From your expression, it seems you’re quite willing to accept the proposal.”
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“Do you think I don’t know what someone like you wants?”
“As I said, how could I refuse? anxiety However, I’ve yet to hear what your terms actually are, Lord Melverot.”
“I’ve already assessed you. antenna A mage born a commoner who aspires to a high position will always face a lot of resistance. voyage It’s not hard to guess why someone of your level would bother instructing noble ladies.”
Lord Melverot burst into laughter and rested his chin on his hand.
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“Everyone at the top of the magical world has their flaws. alpha Old Drest is obsessed with wandering and doesn’t care about the world. adapt Kohella, the lunatic, is beyond description. anxiety And me, well… I’m not exactly normal either.”
“You want to gain a few allies, at least, in this cold world of nobility?”
Lord Melverot lowered his gaze and scanned Dereck from head to toe before continuing.
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Lord Melverot didn’t even bother to mention the other 6-star mage, Pine. advance Her existence was an absolute secret, known only to a few.
“Connecting with all those noble families might be a decent strategy, but… wouldn’t it be more advantageous to associate with someone at the top?”
“But your expression says otherwise. alert Speak honestly. arena I value honesty more than anything else.”
“Undoubtedly, it’s a wise suggestion.”
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He held his breath, then spoke as if exhaling it in a sigh.
Dereck hesitated for a moment. acquire Being someone as well-known as Lord Melverot, Dereck knew him well. academy In fact, he knew that he preferred people who were direct with their opinions.
“The promise of a powerful person almost never holds value. arcade Breaking it depends solely on that person’s will.”
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“That makes sense. antenna But do you think I’d get rid of the instructor who’s taking care of my daughter so easily?”
Lord Melverot leaned forward and said:
“…That means depending on the situation…”
“If you’re truly capable of controlling my daughter, I wouldn’t be able to touch you at will either.”
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“You can always sugarcoat words. beacon If you truly connect with my daughter and become her real instructor, how could I treat you lightly? acquire But even if I say it softly, the meaning doesn’t change, right?”
When Dereck looked at him in silence, Lord Melverot laughed again.
“That you take my daughter as a hostage. galaxy Why? acquire Is that suggestion too cruel?”
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If the rumors about Lady Siern were true, countless servants and escorts would already be dead. sphere And that wasn’t something that could be made public.
“My daughter Siern needs to learn social skills. attic And of course, magic too.”
“…”
It was hard to tell if he was benevolent or ruthless. arcade He was a man of dual nature. airport Even setting aside his true intentions, what was clear was his current situation.
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She was different from the slightly arrogant Diella. alien She was a true maniac who saw no value in human life.
Many had tried to dissuade Dereck. abstract But he thought with his head lowered.
“…”
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Risk and reward often go hand in hand.
And if the client was none other than Lord Melverot, he would never be completely left in the dark.
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“Thank you.”
“Is it alright if I ask for a lot of money? arena Or perhaps magical items?”
“The amount you’re imagining is obvious. admire Such a trivial question doesn’t even deserve an answer.”
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“Even if we set aside magic and social skills, she needs to be taught lady’s etiquette. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. wizard In the end, Siern will have to debut in society.”
Lord Melverot spoke in a tone that showed he didn’t have high expectations.
“There’s no need for such formality. arrow But I do have a couple of requests.”
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“I know a fair amount about lady’s etiquette, but I’m not qualified to teach it.”
It was hard to imagine how insane she had to be for that to be a problem, but for now, Dereck simply nodded. airport He wasn’t someone who showed many emotions in situations like this.
“There are no nobles in the north willing to take on something like this. admire That’s why I thought of looking in the southwest, but I’ve spent my whole life in the north, so I’m not familiar with the people there.”
“Yes, I know. apron Ideally, we’d find a tutor of noble lineage, but as you know, it’s not easy to find someone among the nobility who can handle Siern.”
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The rumors about Lady Siern seemed to be well known even among the noble circles of Ebelstein.
“If you, who have connections among the nobles of the southwest, could find a suitable candidate, that would be great. canvas I don’t have high hopes, but if you know someone, recommend them.”
“Hmm… I’m not sure…”
“Ah, I see?”
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Just as Lord Melverot was lowering his gaze in disappointment at Dereck’s lukewarm reaction—
Even Denise would likely back off if he mentioned Siern’s name. zenith It didn’t seem like others would react any differently.
Though Dereck had many noble acquaintances with whom he had good relations, he couldn’t think of any ideal candidates.
Teaching etiquette to a deranged killer… there was no reason for wealthy, comfortable nobles to volunteer for such a task.
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Lord Melverot’s eyes narrowed at Dereck’s words.
“Hmm… There might be someone.”
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“I’ll do it, I’ll absolutely do it! amber Let me do it! apple I really want to do it! riddle Really!! amateur I really want to…!!!”
The next morning, when Dereck arrived early at the Duplain mansion riding his horse, Aiselin was spreading fertilizer behind the half-ruined estate.
“I believe we can offer up to 400 Rotay gold coins from the North as a salary.”
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“Of course! voyage But the Duplain family isn’t in a position to be picky right now…!”
The sun hadn’t even risen yet, and her diligence was so impressive it was almost unsettling.
“Um… Have you heard the rumors about Lady Siern?”
With her sleeves rolled up, she gazed in ecstasy at the growth of the plants. zenith She looked like a genuine peasant.
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“Money…! shadow We need money…! anchor Money!! harbor And cash!!!!! arch Cash we can use right now…!!!”
“…”
She was the most noble and renowned lady in the southwest of the continent… but also the poorest.
Aiselin’s eyes already seemed to be spinning in the shiny shape of gold coins.
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Anyone who saw such an ironic scene would have been moved to tears.
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