The Rebirth of the Hero’s Party’s Archmage Chapter 118

Episode 118

“But when it comes to the overall framework of how to use power, Kassena may be closer to him than you.”

Cassena seemed more embarrassed by that evaluation than I was. Alakish waved his hand as if to correct a misunderstanding.

“Of course, it’s still disappointing to compare him to him, but I can see that possibility.”

Alakish said he noticed that Kassena responded to unexpected situations by drawing a magic square in advance on the palm of his hand.

But isn’t that assessment a little too quaint? Most Remidier type wizards leave an index on the page to prepare for such situations.

While she was wondering that question, Alakish uttered a sermon, and spear blades, blades, and arrowheads of flame were formed in that order behind her on her left, right, and back.

“As Alakish remembers, Karenden always fought in this way.”

“… … ?”

“From as few as four to as many as ten… … You built up in advance the power you judged to be necessary for the situation you envisioned. So that you can take it out and use it right away when the time comes.”

What on earth is that… … As I let out a bewildered laugh, Kasena pinched my elbow.

“Don’t just admire Lane, please explain!”

“Something about it just doesn’t make sense. I can’t follow it either. “No, not every wizard can do it?”

“My mom too?!”

Of course, President Madelia is under me.

To explain how to use a Remidier type magic, you could float a piece of paper with 90% of a magic square drawn on it in the air, then draw the remaining 10% whenever necessary to activate the magic.

Since the magic is not fully established, it is natural that runes or mathematical formulas can be easily modified right before use to suit the situation.

‘It’s not just about floating the necessary magic. Can I think of it as bringing tools? A tool that allows for quick assembly.’

The reason why the limitations of the Remidier type were so obvious was that variable situations could not be perfectly controlled.

It’s easy to understand the structure of a puzzle, but should we see it as forcing a puzzle with a similar shape into it instead of a puzzle that fits perfectly in that spot?

But the method Karenden used… … It should be said that not only Remidier but also all of the shortcomings of the Jorgen type were complemented.

But no matter how much I think about it, I don’t understand it.

“The magic was either not activated, or it was activated… … “It’s not even a verb. How is that possible?”

Alakish calmly explained my question as if admonishing me.

“The power you call magic is not much different from the power Karenden used in the first place and the miracles used by fairies. “It’s just that it has been established to be easier to use.”

The first descendants, the fairies, were able to wield the miracles of all the gods, in contrast to mankind, who could only use the miracles of Thersia.

The godhead of Terbel’s thunderbolt.

Shrigan’s blood-glow divinity.

Maxentia’s Godhead of the Spear and Moon, etc.

Of course, unlike magic, it was the exclusive property of a very few, so only those anointed as judges and priests could use miracles.

During my time in Lin, I once saw the ‘Wandering Master Simian’, and its power was so powerful that it could easily be called a miracle.

But that miracle was actually of the same type as magic?

The fairies used to sarcastically say that humans were not qualified to use miracles, so they created magic to try to imitate them.

“But aren’t miracles and magic completely different in their methods? Miracles come from prayer. “Magic is calculating.”

“No, the power that the gods received from the Mother of Light is all the power of origin. “It’s not the realm of calculation, computation, or anything like that.”

The power of origin? Wasn’t that the power that the Faequeriers used to awaken the Polar Star Sword?

If it goes up further, does it lead to the godhead of ? If I had known this would happen, I would have asked Lista in detail.

Alakish, who seemed to be lost in thought for a moment, suddenly looked at me.

“Okay, I think I understand now. “The reason why you can’t handle verbs unlike Kasena.”

“Uh, what is it?”

“You are trying to control your power too rationally. The power of the gods or the power of dragons is not like that. “Hope, pray, and receive.”

Hoping and praying?

Does this mean that Kasena was able to quickly learn how to use verbs because she desperately wanted to walk and was relatively free in the area of ​​mathematics thanks to her blood relatives?

Hmm… … Could this be seen as an extension of the idea that ‘magic is putting one’s heart into it’ that the dean said?

“There is no need to fret. If you think about it calmly and think about it again, you will find the answer.”

“after… … I have to live a very long time to be 100 years old. “I can’t help but be impatient.”

“No, it’s okay. If you have that disposition, you will be able to reach it someday. Because you have the same scent as Karenden.”

As Alakish smiled kindly and lightly patted my head three times, Kassena folded her arms and shook her head.

“That’s right, Lane can reach it! “You’re so smart!”

At that time, out of embarrassment, I could not understand why Alakish mentioned temperament rather than intellectual brilliance or technical skills.

But looking back later, wasn’t that a milestone leading to the truth?

A lamp leading to the truth that Jinryong, who has lived ever since the era of origin, thought deeply and interpreted it for me.

But the reason I didn’t realize this until really later was because I received something more precious a little while later.

* * *

The three of us always camped out with a clear distribution of roles.

Alakish builds a fire around the area like a barrier (it is a landmine-like term that ignites immediately when the dead appear) to ensure the safety of the camp. Casena learns by watching and imitating.

Meanwhile, I cooked a simple meal at the bonfire in the center of the barrier using the game Pipi had hunted and the ingredients Grypion had provided.

“Alakish?”

But today there was something strange.

It seemed like only Kasena and Fifi were going to do the barrier work, but Alakish stayed next to me and watched my work closely.

“never mind. “I just want to see and remember how to cook.”

Oh, Jinryong is cooking?

As I said before, dragons absorb energy from Mother Nature from the moment they become adults, so they do not consume any food.

Alakish also ate grilled skewers once because Kasena recommended it to him, but he has never seen him eat anything until now.

“Do you want to cook? why?”

Because it was such a strange thing, I was curious and asked lightly, but Alakish remained silent for a long time.

In the forest north of this wall, where no birds chirped or insects cried, the only sounds that came were pine trees swaying in the wind.

Then, when Kasena was about to return, she turned the basket she was carefully carrying on her back forward and placed her hand on the dragon egg inside it.

“This daughter of Alakish will have no memories to light her heart.”

“… … ?”

“In this cold empire, I have no friends to share my childhood with, and no scenery to cherish in my heart. “You will be born and live in a land filled with nothing but cold, fear, and madness.”

Alakish, who was stroking the dragon egg with a remorseful young hand, smiled sadly.

“But, if this Alakish can make food with a rich flavor, even if it is clumsy… … “Wouldn’t there be at least one thing to remember?”

I was momentarily speechless. What on earth could I have said then?

Although he had never expressed it, Alakish had been in pain for the fourteen hundred years he had lived here. That’s why I’m worried.

The life of my daughter, who, like me, will have to live alone on this earth for eternity… … Our people are far to the south.

– Lin.

– Lin.

– Cheap.

– Lin.

Perhaps it was because I knew the sorrow of someone who had to live with all the relationships they had built throughout their lives cut off, that I felt a pang in my heart.

“Come with us, Alakish.”

Is that why, for the first time in my life, I am just saying whatever comes to mind without even thinking about it?

“In the first place, it is now impossible to conduct surveillance north of the wall. “Aren’t the prisoners also withdrawing?”

「… … !」

“The Fire Dragon may well use Alakish in a better place. What if I tell you to go back? “You can go back then.”

Kasena, who had no idea what to do in the heavy atmosphere, immediately nodded her head.

“that’s right! Let’s go together! “Who’s going to say anything?”

I wondered if Alakish’s golden dragon eyes grew big with anticipation, but then they sank helplessly.

“impossible. The mission given to the dragon race along with their name is absolute.”

“I have a relationship with Hwaryong. The story might turn out well. “It’s real.”

“stop. “I think he gave me the name Alakishi (mission) because he knew about this kind of life.”

Alakish’s voice sounded quite different as he gently placed his hand on Lane’s head.

Dragons receive their names at birth. And he lives a life that lives up to his name. For reference, Yoshhar is a verb that means kindness.

In such a direction of life, the name Alakish received was very harsh. When you say mission, does it mean to live and die only according to the commands you have been given?

“still… … “I am truly happy with your hearts.”

Then, all of a sudden, a smile appeared on his face, and he said, “Hasn’t he laughed?”

It was surprising just to see the red dragon smile, but to see it burst into laughter like this was truly embarrassing.

“Hehehe, I can’t believe you asked Alakish to go south together. “You guys are the first people to say something like that.”

Because everyone took it for granted that Alakish was here watching over the abyss… … .

Was the vision that appeared in Alakish’s mind at that time, like the spring sun and the quiet sound of a bell, just a daydream?

Was it a dream scene of her, her daughter, Lane, and Kassena laughing and chatting as they headed south to the army, somewhere in a field of silver grass with the warm southern sunlight dazzlingly shining on it?

A dream that cannot come true, a daydream, is something that can be so beautiful and yet so sad… … Alakish smiled bitterly.

“Maybe that’s why I feel indescribably sad that I have to part ways with you all tomorrow.”

Lane and Casena lowered their gaze and kept their mouths miserably shut.

Alakish did everything for us, but he was so angry at his helplessness that the only thing he could do was teach us how to cook… … .

The red dragon always gave off the scent of burning firewood on winter days, but today the scent felt even more fleeting and sad.

“Then, shall we start cooking right away?”

If so, let’s do what I can now. So that Allah Kish can cook the best food for her daughter.

That’s my reward.

A wreath to the dragon who has maintained its mission for a thousand years, and to you who have protected and guided us so far.

“Well, I’ll take a good look and remember it.”

“No. “When it comes to cooking, it’s important to try it yourself.”

「… … “I’ll try it later when I’m alone.”

“Use it, that’s it! They say we have to do it together. Now, go ahead and follow me.”

Alakish hesitated for a moment as if he was embarrassed to show his inexperienced skills, but quickly learned how to prepare food, cook it, and season it.

Just as the world was turning into dusk, the grilled Arctic rabbit skewers were completed.

Mine had great aesthetics, while Alakish’s had meat on the skewer that was crooked and had some burnt black parts.

“Okay, then eat!”

If it were me, I would have hesitated because it reminded me of Alakish’s dragon food, but Kasena, who had never tried it before, bravely(?) held up two skewers at the same time and bit into them one after the other.

The expression on Alakish’s face as he anxiously watched Kasena chomping at the meat felt so fresh that it made me smile.

And a flower bloomed on Cassena’s face as she swallowed the piece of meat after a long time, as if she was enjoying a gourmet meal.

“Wow, it’s really delicious! “Both of them!”

Alakish looked at me with an expression of disbelief. I said, picking up the skewer that Alakish had made.

“The person who taught me magic would often make me cook. He said it was because the core principles of cooking and magic were similar.”

“Cooking and magic?”

“Both magic and cooking are about putting your heart into it… … “I’m sure Alakish can make good food too.”

Alakish looked at me with surprised eyes, then nodded with a faint smile.

“Yes, I really hope so.”

Then there was a rustling sound in the bushes behind.

There must be a barrier, but how… … Kasena was the first to turn around and gasped.

The next moment, it was a wolf that stumbled and appeared before our eyes. I muttered.

“White wolves… … ?”

I think that was the sign of fate.

A signal sent just before the relationship that had bloomed vaguely and fleetingly in this cold land was cut off.

fantasy,