63 – Dormitory (3)

The attendants make their way through the forest road.

There are no words.

I have no problem following it, but I have no idea where it is going.

If you’re heading to the dorm right now, you should be able to remember all the directions.

“Where are you going?”

Then the one in the front turns to me and taps his mask.

It was a signal to wear a mask.

“…”

And the answer to my question is silent.

Seeing how cautious they were, it was clear that the destination was a secret and well-hidden place.

I took the mask out of my arms and put it on my face.

After a few minutes of progress, a mist began to form in the forest little by little.

My sense of direction was completely erased. At this point, memorizing the road became completely impossible. Even if they gave me a map, I think I would wander like a blind man with his eyes open.

There was no sign of anyone around or anything worth using as a guidepost, but the attendants continued their steps without hindrance.

And after a while, the silhouette of the barrier appeared over the hazy horizon. The barrier stretched on both sides of the wall, extending endlessly.

They approached the barrier.

It was a wall that blocked all sides of the horizon in the fog. The decorations were splendid as if they were the walls of a palace, and they were thick and high like a fortress.

Then, a steel door large enough for two wagons to enter and exit at the same time appeared in front of them.

The attendants stopped in front of him and all turned to me.

Then the man standing in the center said.

“This is a forbidden area that no one except those concerned can enter. Eternia calls this area ‘Labyrinth.’ Inside, there is a powerful disturbance magic that causes loss of sense of direction, so be careful.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the iron door opened by himself.

Inside, the fog is thicker, as if a white silk curtain has been drawn.

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Just looking at it takes my breath away. My dormitory is in a place where I don’t know how wide it is or how to get there.

I asked carefully.

“What’s in it?”

It was not likely that this large area was made into a labyrinth simply for the dormitory.

“There is the Great Library of Filion, where ancient magic books and weapons are stored, the Magic Research Lab, the Forbidden Forest, and Damian’s master’s class dormitory, ‘Garden of Thorns’. Trespassers are protected so that they cannot reach anywhere. “

“…”

After I was immersed in my thoughts for a while, I continued as if I was conscious of this.

“You are already in the labyrinth. Feel free to ask questions here.”

I handed over the question as if I had been waiting.

“Who are you?”

Although wearing a mask similar to that of the Masters Class judges, the atmosphere or attire did not look like the judges.

“We are the librarians of the Pilion Grand Library. We manage the library’s collection of books and weapons while assisting with the daily affairs of the Masters Class.”

They treat me like a senior, even though I’m just a student. I feel weird.

“How am I supposed to find my way here?”

“There is no map of this place. We must be guided only by magic.”

The man in the center gestures to the person next to him. Then, a masked woman next to me held a wooden box and opened it in front of me.

Inside was a silver compass.

“Only a magic compass will lead you to the right path in the labyrinth. Hold this and tell me where you want to go, and the needle will lead you to your destination.”

When I picked up the compass, the needle suddenly spun like a pinwheel like a top.

I stared blankly at the needle and suddenly came up with an idea and asked.

“What if I don’t use a compass?”

“If we don’t take action, we’ll be lost forever, and we’ll never get anywhere. Be careful, sometimes you’ll get your ashes caught on your feet.”

It makes a very terrifying sound. This looks like a more dangerous place than I thought, but there’s really a dormitory here…?

“…if I’m looking for the library, can I go there?”

“It’s possible. The Master’s Class also grants access to some of the library’s collections. Call us at the library if you need help.”

“…All right.”

I don’t know what kind of books were kept, but it seemed clear that it was a huge authority that ordinary students couldn’t take a look at.

“Let’s move for now. The destination is the ‘Garden of Thorns’.”

I whispered my destination into the compass. Soon after, the spinning needle stopped and pointed in one direction.

***

I look down on him from Silverin in Eternia’s large VIP room.

The dispatch leader swallowed his saliva nervously. This was the first time he had met the Archmage in person.

young. He looks 10 years younger than himself, who has just turned 30. Its appearance does not match the weight of the prestige of being a great wizard.

I expected a woman with a vaguely idyllic impression because of the public story that she lived in seclusion with only one student on the outskirts, but the Silverine facing me is the exact opposite.

All the accessories worn on the body are splendid and aristocratic, and are extremely luxurious from a religious point of view.

The most embarrassing thing is her beauty. Even a paladin who swears virginity and chastity to the gods and doesn’t place any value on the appearance of the skin on his face is alluring and coveted enough to make you think differently for a moment.

Silverin’s expression was as cold as ice. As if he knew what purpose the paladins came for.

The coolness seeps through the skin.

The dispatch leader recalled his duty. Whether you welcome the contingent or not, you must do your job.

He cut off all pathetic regards and small talk and went straight to the point.

“There was a message from the Archbishop asking us to attend the Continental Union Conference in Chengdu.”

“…”

It is very rare for a church to host a union meeting. The church is a group with financial and military power comparable to that of a nation. So I seldom ask for help.

However, hosting a federation meeting to bring together key figures from each country means that a problem has arisen that cannot be resolved with the church’s capabilities.

Silverin asked.

“Why are you calling me to the federation meeting?”

The Archmage doesn’t move even when called by the Archbishop or the Emperor unless there is a good reason.

There was only one reason why the paladins arrived directly in front of her like this. To give a valid reason and convince Silverine.

It doesn’t work to bring up a clumsy justification. In order to convince her, a classified information had to be released.

“First, the holy tree Hanox was completely destroyed. The church believes that the black magician’s actions are certain.”

Silverin’s eyes didn’t move at all, and he looked down at the paladin with a cool gaze.

“There is no certainty when, where, or what the warlocks will appear for. However, judging from the fact that the group of ghouls is pressuring the territory near the Chengdu, it is expected that they will eventually target the Chengdu.”

“second is?”

The dispatcher held his breath for a moment before speaking.

“Secondly… . The successor to the sacred sword has appeared.”

Silverin narrowed her eyes for a moment and was lost in thought. Then, he asked again.

“Sacred Sword… ?”

As if there was such a thing.

The dispatch leader was at a loss for words when he saw this.

The sacred sword ‘Rune Tebris’ is a legendary sword kept in the central great sanctuary of the Holy City.

A sword that only the apostles of God can wield. Those who were not chosen could not bear the weight of that divine power.

And the previous owner of the sacred sword was Zeldan Heart, a sword master called the sword god.

The appearance of a new owner of the sacred sword means that a descendant of Zeldan Heart has appeared.

It was impossible for Sylverin to not know about Zeldan Heart. These two were once active on the same battlefield.

It was an incident that shocked the saints, but Silverin had a calm face.

It’s an incomprehensible response.

“So who is the successor?”

“A boy attending the Imperial Royal Academy… is. I do not have the right to divulge exact personal information.”

“… .”

“And we need advice from Eternia regarding the disposition of the ‘sacred sword successor’.”

Silverin’s eyebrows furrowed. For whatever reason, she was blatantly showing that she didn’t want to get involved.

For a moment, Silverin turned his back on the paladins and fell a few steps.

Then he stayed silent for a moment, as if trying to organize his thoughts.

Silverin let out a small sigh and finally opened her mouth.

“Okay. Tell them you’re attending.”

***

It’s a terrible fog that looks like something out of a nightmare. The librarians who were only five or six steps ahead seemed blurry.

I think I know what it means to be lost forever. I couldn’t believe my eyes here. It is a bizarre space where you can develop symptoms of insanity in just a few hours. If it wasn’t for the dormitory here, I would never have set foot here again.

After following the librarian for a while, the shadow of a mansion was reflected in the fog.

The closer you get to it, the more the fog fades.

And finally, a mansion appeared.

There were no thick walls or iron gates, but rose vines separated the area of the labyrinth from the mansion like a fence.

It was the ‘garden of thorns’ that was the destination. And this was my real dorm.

The garden with black vines and bright red roses is very impressive. In a corner of the garden, Plantera is pruning branches in slow motion with a pair of scissors.

Except for being inside the labyrinth, it is a very peaceful sight.

The librarians stopped midway on the garden driveway leading to the mansion and fixed their eyes on me.

“Our role ends here.”

“…Is this the end?”

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Just take Dalang and it’s over? Without any formalities, room assignments or anything like that?

The librarian who took the question nodded lightly.

“This whole place was built for Masters Class. When the student who became the owner of this place graduates, they will all be demolished without leaving a trace. So, you are free to destroy or renovate this mansion. but.”

“Can I talk to the librarians?”

They were silent for a while, as if they hadn’t heard my question. Then he suddenly said goodbye.

“…I’ll see you again at the entrance ceremony.”

The librarians greeted them lightly and disappeared into the mist.

It’s a little bit embarrassing. There seems to be something, but I feel like I didn’t tell you on purpose.

Seeing the large mansion assigned to me as my dormitory gives me a sense of despair rather than excitement.

It is stuffy as if you are going to suffer from insanity as it is blocked by fog on all sides, and the mansion is so large that you might think it is excessive.

I shook off my thoughts and headed across the garden to the front of the mansion.

Then he opened both doors wide and entered the hall of the mansion.

Soon after, the chandelier hanging from the ceiling lights up by itself and illuminates the surroundings brightly.

Is it a mansion managed by magic?

While I was standing still and looking around the interior, I heard a sudden voice behind me.

“hi.”

As if ice water had been poured on, the mind flashed.

Maybe I heard it wrong I doubted my ears for a while.

I couldn’t imagine that there would be anyone else in this mansion.

I can’t remember exactly, but it sounds like I heard it somewhere.

Small footsteps approach me from behind.

I hurriedly looked back.

Somehow I was killing the presence, a girl appeared ten steps away from me.

And, our eyes met each other. she said, tilting her head slightly.

“Did you say candy…?”