Chapter 39

“No big deal.”

“I will tell you not to relax even during your stay.”

“Nope. I know when I see it I was very frightened.”

200 for guardian mages mobilized by the imperial family, and 2,000 for knights.

At this point, it is not the scale of an envoy. Even when all the heavily armed troops entered the capital, there were no voices of dissatisfaction.

If an all-out war unfolds immediately, it is certain that Liden’s royal road will be ruined. Even if he couldn’t be revived, there was almost no loss to the empire, and the damage to Liden was enormous.

It means that the tail is completely lowered.

“Abama was too much.”

Said Ai-nim, looking down indifferently at the greetings of Riden, who was bowing down on top of the fancy carriage until it broke at a right angle.

“You care about Her Highness that much.”

“Yeah, is it because I’m the youngest?”

“… … It will.”

Maria’s answer came a little late.

The reason why I have been suffering from numerous assassination threats. The reason why she, who was the best in the overall evaluation among her colleagues, stuck by Ai-nim’s side rather than the other princes. It has nothing to do with it.

In fact, only Ai-sama is threatened.

It’s been quiet since entering Summer Turge, but you don’t know when that persistent malice will target Ai-nim again. So Maria couldn’t let go of the tension.

“Come in.”

The first library of the Sorcery Society.

It was grand from the arched gate, and even that door was as high as it would have been on the third floor of an ordinary building.

Great beauty sometimes oppresses people. Anyone can feel intimidated from the moment they step into that sense of intimidation.

Elaborate statues, patterns that were carefully drawn even to the ceiling that could not be reached. A visitor’s gaze will jump wildly up and down as they pass through the hall.

It must have been built that way.

“Upset.”

But all of that is insignificant to Ainim. It’s embarrassingly awkward.

The one I saw every day was Rocktrin.

pinnacle of beauty. The embodiment of living beauty.

They are scumbags with faces that make your heart thump so much that it’s frightening just to be next to them.

“I told you in advance that I would offer a deal.”

It was a splendid chair comparable to that of the imperial family. Since she was short, she propped up a cushion and sat with her legs crossed.

“It did.”

It was a dull reply.

It is an attitude of blatantly treating the lower ones.

The first library of the Sorcery Society is the most honorable and highest position for all wizards. It is praised by everyone, and no one questions whether it is listed on the first page of history.

Keu-hum, there was a coughing sound coming from here and there.

“Are all of you suffering from bone disease?”

“… … How about raising your horse? All of those gathered here are people who, even if they are emperors, should not be humbled.”

“Hmm. Even Obama?”

“Ze, I visited before the coronation ceremony.”

The old wizard, who named the emperor, turned his head as soon as he caught the child’s gaze. He seemed to feel the heat in his eyes.

The child burst into laughter. It was ridicule.

“Don’t argue and listen to useless things. Obama did not have as a daughter an idiot who treats every defeated country with respect.”

“then… … .”

“It’s funny that I have to raise my horse in front of those who tied my limbs and broke my legs. If you intend to continue speaking, do so. I can talk to you about anything other than negotiations.”

The eight wizards seated around the round table shut their mouths in unison. I have nothing to say, so I can only show my discomfort with my facial expression.

This was the emperor’s intention to have Ainim visit Liden himself.

“I will be straightforward.”

She was only a 16-year-old princess, so she intended to find a gap.

But genius was not an empty word. It is difficult to give more room than this.

In this seat, who was sitting in the seat of honor across from him, the youngest wizard, excluding Ai-nim, brought up the main topic.

“Are there intentional gaps in the theory of imagination?”

“have.”

“Does the Empire have a complete solution?”

“okay. It’s not enough to be called an empire. There are only two of them on this continent. Even within the empire, I plan to select and guide people with clear origins and excellent qualifications.”

Silence settled in the hall.

Ai was very annoyed.

Is it good to waste time like that?

What kind of person is hesitating to save face and speak out about a subject that is clearly visible in his head? On the topic of not being able to say funny things like Rocks.

“… … that.”

1, 2, 3… … waited 10 seconds

Bored. Bored. Bored.

“… … Are you willing to provide it?”

“Thank you for recognizing the value. But aren’t you hesitant because you know the answer?”

“We have shame too.”

“Hmm.”

Pretending to be worried, Aini rested her chin on the round table. What would Rocks have said at a time like this?

Well, I should just sell the Rocks name. sorry!

“I cannot draw conclusions right now. It’s just that Rockstrin, who co-created the theory, had a positive view on disseminating the theory. Because he is Aindar Locke.”

“then… … .”

“You should pay a fair price. You guys must have heard about the trend of the monsters. It was never because I was satisfied with your reparations that I did not enter an all-out war.”

“You know that. Say what you want.”

Now was the most important part.

“The original text.”

From the moment he spoke, Ai-nim quickly scanned the faces of the old wizards with narrow eyes pretending to be sleepy.

The original text is kept in great secrecy. However, it was only a vague guess since the wizard from Riden had always been far superior to anyone in the same age group.

how much value does it have

“Huh.”

“The original text… … .”

The old wizards subtly distorted their expressions. is it smoke? not. Wizards who are stuck in their studies are not good at such performances.

They also do not make judgments easily.

“The Empire knows very well that there were three tombstones in the beginning.”

“okay.”

“And even today, 300 years later, the original text has hardly been interpreted.”

“If it had been widely publicized, reading could have already ended.”

“Ironically, it is thanks to this that the name Leeden survives today. I even gave up everything else.”

“There is nothing else to consider.”

A young wizard sitting in the high seat, a young man who said he was the administrator of the first library, looked at Ai-nim.

It’s blue, but not clear, so it’s cloudy eyes. The child stared into those eyes.

“I’ll give you one of three, totally.”

“Hey, look!”

“Deus! You don’t have to go through the council!”

“What we haven’t seen yet… … .”

The young wizard, Deus, smiled quietly until the commotion subsided.

Ai asked.

“completely?”

“As you may have heard, it is strictly managed within Leeden. Even after 300 years, probably less than a hundred people have seen the original text with their own eyes. You can even take it whole with you. It’s heavy, but there are many articles.”

I can’t figure out what’s inside.

Of course, you can defer judgment. It would be better if it was written in blank, so it would be good to discuss it with the famous scholars of the empire.

However, there are things you can’t know unless you’re in this place. The child spread his fingers.

“two.”

“no.”

It was a firm refusal.

“I couldn’t decipher any one of the three, not even a single sentence. Today’s theory is based on the tombstones discovered later and only partially fitted together. Wouldn’t this country be able to give the foundation for the Magic Society to survive?”

“Then the negotiations are broken.”

“It is better to wait a little longer… … .”

“Isn’t the opinion of the empire different?”

Is it a trick?

We cannot rule out the possibility that all original texts have been interpreted and hidden.

If that was the case, Liden would have been able to swallow Enpyrian or Mash nearby. This is because the status of a single mage cannot be compared to that of a single knight.

According to oral tradition, ancient magic opened heaven and earth and divided the sea. If the original text had been properly interpreted, Liden would have dominated the continent.

‘That I could barely interpret the original text.’

truth.

Ai thought.

Still, the tombstone is being interpreted little by little over time. Then you don’t have to be obsessed with the theory of imagination, right?

‘And the desperate need for the theory of imagination.’

truth.

Then, the value of the imaginary theory, whose ripple effects are clearly revealed, is much higher.

You must have heard the news of a major overhaul of the education system at the regular faculty meeting, but even if you were to give away two, it would be right for Liden to accept.

‘Couldn’t you interpret a single sentence properly?’

lie.

that’s a lie

surrender immediately. I completely let go of my pride. I’ll keep my tail tight and my waist bent, but I won’t reveal the original text. Still, a theory is needed.

what are you going to do Idiot?

Accident ensues. draw conclusions

“under.”

I laughed out of embarrassment.

‘Imagination theory is the first original text.’

300 years have passed. If it weren’t for Liden being all idiots, he would have interpreted at least one sentence.

That was only partially consistent with my interpretation. I’m trying hard to compare the letters of the tortured words and find the meaning.

Suddenly, the theory came out of the empire. presented an interpretation. I can’t help but feel impatient.

‘not good.’

There is a possibility that the interpretation of the original text, which has been sluggish, can be accelerated only by the spread theory. Time, then, is not on the side of the Empire.

The emperor has complete trust in Ainim. Whatever judgment you make, consider it right. The right to decide lies with the child.

“If you want to have it, you will have to go to war. okay. There is no need to negotiate.”

“what… … .”

“Since it’s annoying, I’ll just take it and take it, whether it’s a tombstone or something. Isn’t that what happens? You can ask Mashu to clear the way for you.”

“Let’s see, so it’s not rude!”

“Are you threatening us now?”

“Do you want to talk? They are the godfathers of magic science, who have lived many times longer than you. No respect?”

In an instant, the atmosphere in the hall turned grim.

At this time, Aini thought that she was very fortunate to be young. Old people are a people with pride in every wrinkle, so it’s easy to touch them.

“I declared surrender for the sake of the people!”

“On the outside, you have no choice but to take a friendly attitude, but if you thought that Riden was the only one outraged by the Empire’s corruption, you would be mistaken.”

“Well, it wouldn’t be funny to arrogantly call a country with less than 500 years of history an empire. A 16-year-old representative of the envoy!”

“We are Liden with a history of 10,000 years. We will not yield.”

It is well known that other kingdoms are waiting for the time to unite against the Empire.

It’s not scary. They just judged that there would be no benefit from expanding the territory beyond this point. The reckless ambition to swallow the whole continent is not included anywhere in the royal studies taught by Rongurt’s royal family.

“Ahaha!”

The child burst into laughter.

How is it that he moves the way he thinks?

Yes, in her head, everyone is a puppet wearing a human mask. I almost forgot it when I kept looking at people who weren’t like that.

“Do you think the length of time determines everything? It’s an idea that seems to come out of your shallow heads.”

“Ji, now what, what!”

“The history you love so much. How much have you contributed to the history of magic today?”

“I!”

“Falcourt Dretley. A 7-star wizard at the age of 63. Invented the first water-based 7-star magic. Alas, only one line in 60 years. The theory I developed at the age of 16 would be published in its entirety in that history book. Aren’t you savage?”

If you are a wizard who has been listed as a wizard, you will remember that face and name.

The child jumped out of the chair. My legs couldn’t reach, so it was very uncomfortable.

The child walked slowly and bent down to meet the old wizard’s eyes.

“Your day is worth less than the 10 minutes I take for a walk.”

“… … .”

“100 years of your life is worth less than the 5 years I studied magic.”

“… … .”

“Is it different between a thousand years and ten thousand years?”

“… … .”

“why? Can you not refute? Have pity too.”

Hwareuk!

Without any warning, the flames stretched straight to the floor and opened a path. Even after the flames reached the far-off ceiling, they lingered and overflowed.

“Fireworks are beautiful. Because it burns itself.”

The knights who vigorously thrust spears from the entrance of the meeting hall were startled and withdrew. It seems that he wanted to get angry at a subject who did not have the guts to inflict harm directly.

The child slowly moved through the flames. No one has been able to stop it.

“It’s about time, you lazy people. Worms that do not emerge will only rot in the ground. you will be buried We will live and sprout.”

All the flames were extinguished with the flick of a finger.

Darkness fell over the conference hall.

“I will refuse to surrender.”

It was an ultimatum.