Great Wizard Transcending with Mythology - chapter 34

Episode 34

“Well, I see.”

After a moment, the sage nodded as if convinced.

“I understand.”

“Do you really understand?”

There didn’t seem to be any further explanation, but rather, I found myself more perplexed as he stepped back, seemingly convinced on his own.

I had only done one thing.

There was nothing clear about the sage’s ‘purpose.’

Of course, I had more detailed information, but for now, I kept it at that level.

It would be a waste to reveal it now.

It’s quite valuable information, you know.

“First, I understand that you won’t easily tell me information.”

“I see.”

“Second, I understand that it is inefficient to forcefully extract information from you.”

“Let’s say I understand that too.”

“And third…”

The sage looked into my eyes and spoke.

“I also understand that you have not lied. You know who I am.”

“Hmm.”

“That’s enough. You came here in the first place to know that.”

With that, the sage stood up. His expression still showed no emotion.

“No, it’s…”

He muttered for a moment, then spoke to me.

“Ah, I said earlier that I appeared before you like an illusion or something.”

With a neutral face, the sage said, lifting the corners of his mouth.

“I am here.”

“…”

So, did he ignore everything, like the protective barrier of the mansion, just to come in like this?

Moreover, he managed to do it without being noticed even by the sword master, Setarim Wiverer.

Well, that’s the sage for you.

“It felt strangely heavy.”

“Forgive me for saying it’s heavy. Allow me. You have the right to say such things. But more importantly…”

Saying so, the sage threw something to me.

When I received it, it was a small key.

“Take it. When you show it to them on your way to the tower, no one will stop you.”

“I see.”

Magic tower is already known for being a place with many crazy wizards.

Titles don’t mean much there. They’ll do anything just to satisfy their curiosity.

‘Although it’s a gift, I’ll gladly accept it.’

After all, I was planning to go to the tower soon anyway.

“Are you going straight there?”

“As I said before, I have experiments and magical device production to do here to come back.”

“I see.”

Although the sage is speaking lightly now, those things are not ordinary.

“Alright then. While you’re returning to the tower, could you do me a favor?”

“A favor?”

“Yes, it might be meaningful to you too, Sage.”

“Tell me.”

I gave him my final words as he was about to leave for the tower.

“Be careful of those marked with the <Sign of the Night>.”

“I understand.”

As if it were obvious, the sage nodded and turned away.

And as if he had just remembered one more thing, he turned back and said to me.

“By the way, how can you hear the ‘truth’ you know?”

“Well…”

I smiled slightly and said, “I’ll tell you when the time comes.”

“When the time comes…”

After muttering for a moment, the sage smiled faintly.

“Well, that’s fine.”

Then, he truly vanished before me, without a trace.

As if he had never been there from the beginning.

—

The sage visited the mansion for a moment, but there was truly nothing remarkable about the territory.

No one knew that I had met the sage; they were just going about their business.

So let’s think about this.

The security of the mansion.

Is it really okay like this?

“Of course it’s not okay, ”

I’m stating the obvious.

Whether it’s the sage or me, if it’s the territory I reside in, this level of security should be maintained.

” Lepentier .”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Did you feel anything strange earlier?”

Lepentier looked puzzled and said, “Did you perhaps beat Alanso again this time?”

“No. And when did I ever beat him?”

“Sometimes you mention it, so I thought….”

“….”

Did I?

Perhaps because of my memories before the regression, it feels strangely familiar.

There might be something like that.

“A while ago, he was coming in limping, was that also…?”

“No, that was his own doing…”

Wait a minute, now that I think about it, it was because of my orders that Alanso was beaten like a dog by Namgung Joo-sun that day.

If that’s the case, isn’t there also my share of the blame for what happened to Alanso ….

‘Hmm.’

Yeah, even I can’t blame Alanso solely on conscience.

“That was just a kid babbling and getting hurt. No big deal.”

“Ah, yes. I see.”

With a voice that seemed to have lost its soul, Lepentier nodded his head.

This guy, lately, his answers are so soulless that it’s terribly unsettling.

Anyway.

“There was an intruder.”

“Yes, I see. An intruder…. Wait, what?”

“There was an intruder.”

“….”

As I said that, Lepentier quietly stared at me.

“Uh, uh…”

And then he broke down.

Lepentier blinked his eyes rapidly, starting to sweat coldly.

“Th-that… Your Highness? When you say intruder, do you mean… rats or something…?”

“No, something like a person.”

I said it was something like a person because it wasn’t clear whether the mysterious figure was human or not.

“Moreover, we had a constructive conversation and parted ways.”

“….”

As I spoke, more sweat began to flow from Lepentier’s forehead.

I wiped the sweat off Lepentier’s face myself and said, “Why are you sweating so much? It’s just that you forgot about one intruder.”

“Ah, um, Your Highness…”

Of course, even if that intruder was a transcendental being like the sage, let’s pretend it’s Lepentier’s fault.

In situations like this, the reason is not important. I can’t legally twist Lepentier around anytime except now.

This is the only chance, really.

Lepentier, who looked like he was about to die, shouted.
“Huh, are you okay?! No, more importantly, the intruder…”

“I just finished up and left on my own. Well, if there’s anything else, I’ll come back on my own.”

Of course, next time, it’s likely that I’ll be the one going to them.

“Anyway, you probably know what I want to say. If you’re as smart as they say.”

“W-Well…”

“Do well.”

“Yes…”

Lepentier nodded grimly. Then he asked me cautiously,

“Should I cut off a finger?”

“Cut the nonsense.”

Why does he like talking about cutting fingers and such?

Who would want to see something like that?

“From today, we’re going to hold a training session with Kadrak .”

“Oh, yes…”

“Kadrak is a renowned strongman among his people, so you’ll gain a lot from fighting him, breaking joints, tearing apart…”

It’s not just empty words.

Kadrak is a relentless warrior tempered by countless battles.

I didn’t order the duel just for the sake of treatment.

“Kyi, lately, I’ve been wondering if this is the right thing, but just fight to the death once. Got it?”

“Yes, understood.”

Lepentier nodded firmly at my words.

Well, if I gave him that much of a push, he’ll do well on his own.

“Okay, let’s train hard like that.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Suddenly, I remembered something and wanted to ask.”

I hadn’t been paying attention to minor details for a while, but suddenly, it came to mind.

After the regression, I remembered the big things, but the memories of relatively trivial things were faint.

For example…

“Did I not receive any invitations or the like?”

First of all, ‘that incident’ didn’t happen before I regressed.

No way.

Although the timeline is a bit confusing, would such a dog-like situation have happened after that?

I looked at Lepentier with that thought in mind.

“Haha, sir. It arrived, but I have no idea what you’re talking about!”

“I see. Nothing out of the ordinary then. Alright, Lepentier. Just continue with what you were doing…”

“If it’s about recent events, there was a marriage! How could you take that for granted!”

“…”

…Damn it, seriously.

—

I immediately summoned the vassal .

It’s best to take care of these things when you remember them. If you forget and try to handle them when they come up, it’ll just be difficult for me.

“Come to think of it, I had forgotten that I recently received a marriage invitation.”

“Hmm.”

As I spoke, the ones who had left looked at me with a disappointed look.

They didn’t say anything, but their eyes were telling me not to forget.

But what can I do?

Right after the regression, I moved hell-bent on restoring Jormungand, so would I even think about a marriagenow?

I had to uproot the wid in the front yard, go hunting for demons, and so on.

“So, about the marriage.”

“Yes, sir.”

“I vaguely remember that this recent marriagewas related to the daughter of the old woman next door.”

“That’s correct, sir!”

The ones who had left all nodded in agreement with my words.

“The daughter of the Lord Slaine Iron Blood, duke’s daughter, lady Rachel , was clearly involved in the marriage with our Gravy…”

“Ah, I don’t know.”

Although I remembered this incident a little late, the conclusion was already drawn.

I had decided on this even before the regression.

“I won’t do it, that.”

“…Yes?”

“I won’t do it. No, I can’t.”

My firm declaration enveloped the room in silence.

And Setarim, who had been listening to my declaration quietly, trembled at the fingertips and asked,

“Sir, did you just say that…?”

“Let’s just forget about this marriage. What I just said is correct.”

My words caused the ones who had left to start murmuring, forgetting that they were in a confrontation.

Of course, this isn’t strange at all.

As far as I can remember, this marriage was definitely not just a ‘simple marriage.’

So this marriage…

“Sir, I must apologize, but unilaterally rejecting the marriage could be seen as a great disrespect to the marquise Slain !”

“I know.”

“Although the our family is the Duke’s family, the Slain marquise ‘s family is also a powerful family that cannot be ignored…”

“I know that too.”

I wouldn’t be so ignorant.

Slain marquise ‘s family.

Although the title is, as can be seen from the nickname of the iron blood, they are the very walls of the Empire that protect the Empire’s borders.

He is also respected by many nobles and knights for his achievements and reputation.

In fact, he is close to being a hero.

At least, the Slain Viscount I met in person was like that. There was no problem there.

…Yeah, that’s right.

The problem is his daughter. That daughter.

Rachel Slain.
I kept my eyes tightly shut, recalling that damn board again.

She was beautiful.

Destined to grow into a beauty even the empire would take note of.

But the problem was.

– Your Highness, do you really need to know everything?

Damn it, the problem was…

– I’ve founded a religious group called ‘Non-Fri Mason’ this time. Do you have any thoughts on becoming the leader there?

She, even if her head spun, was firmly fixed.

I shouldn’t get involved. Really.

“Ah, I don’t know. Just get rid of it!”

“Your Highness!”

Ignoring the desperate cries of the departed, I roared fiercely in my heart and resolved once again.

This marriage cannot happen.

Really.