Novel Will Be Taken Down on 17 May or Earlier Chapter 64 - Mage Tower (1)

Mage Tower.

 

In terms of force, the group was unmatchable in Arcana.

 

Even the Emperor, who commanded the continent.

 

He was concerned about their influence and wanted to have a friendly relationship.

 

However, perhaps because it had such a huge position.

 

Mage Tower made little movement at any of Arcana’s events.

 

Of course, it was only back when Arcana was a game.

 

It could have been considered a limitation of the system.

 

If the Mage Tower intervened in events where players would be active?

 

Mage Tower would clear things up in a flash.

 

It was obvious that players would only suck their fingers.

 

However, Arcana was no longer a game but a reality.

 

‘And yet the Mage Tower hasn’t moved much.’

 

Indeed.

 

Even if they got summoned to reality.

 

It was natural not to expect much.

 

The Mage Tower stepped up and took action?

 

It was something that players would never have imagined.

 

However.

 

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I’ve heard the news.

 

You focused on getting rid of Decarabia, the demon king who descended on Frost. I am too ashamed as the chief mage of the Mage Tower. All I can say is thank you…

 

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…What kind of nuance is this?

 

No matter how many times I read it again.

 

Not just anyone else.

 

An influential figure in the Mage Tower.

 

It was definitely a letter from Marcelo, the chief mage…

 

Considering his personality, he would never say empty words.

 

No matter how much I read this…

 

‘It’s as if they can’t step up even if they want to.”

 

Clink–

 

I put down the teacup and opened my mouth.

 

“There are circumstances that cannot be told to anyone.”

 

Yeah, like the circumstances of my dark history…

 

‘No, that’s not the point!’

 

They must have circumstances, right?

 

I had sensibilities, too.

 

In addition, perhaps because I had officially stepped into the Mage Tower.

 

I knew to some extent the structure of the Mage Tower and how the Mage Tower rolled. Besides, I had a quest that I carried out in the Mage Tower.

 

[Quest: Marcelo’s Research]

 

Mage of the Tower, Chief Mage Marcelo.

 

In order for him to reach an advanced level of magic.

 

He wants you to join.

 

‘…Wait, this might be it.’

 

I put the loose pieces together.

 

Yeah, there were things that the Mage Tower couldn’t say.

 

Because of the situation, mages couldn’t take an active part.

 

Marcelo was concerned about that.

 

I was Marcelo’s co-researcher and ally…

 

Then, I got a completely plausible positive thought.

 

‘…If I solve Mage Tower’s situation at the end of this quest.’

 

Wouldn’t the Mage Tower become more active?

 

Naturally, in the process of clearing the quest.

 

I could build a huge relationship and influence points in the Mage Tower.

 

That meant…

 

“The Mage Tower will also become a reliable ally…?’

 

No, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

 

The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

 

Besides, if I wanted to do things well without effort.

 

I had nothing to say even if I had an upset stomach.

 

So I should organize my thoughts here.

 

‘I’ll find out more when I do the quest.’

 

There was nothing I could do even if I was curious right now.

 

Why don’t I just ask Marcelo?

 

I would if I could.

 

Asking for things that couldn’t be said.

 

It was against formality.

 

My reply to Marcelo was obvious.

 

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I fully understand your anguish.

 

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“A face-to-face talk is always welcome.”

 

Even if I wanted to bring out three visits to the cottage.

 

I had taken too many visits…

 

I was thorough with the give-and-take calculations.

 

*

The struggle for Frost.

 

The aftermath of that day didn’t go away the next day or the day after that.

 

It was inevitable.

 

Unlike before, there were too many eyes in the battle for Frost.

 

Shining and Union,

 

Guild Ranking 1st and 2nd.

 

Their robustness was proved once again this time.

 

Their strategy and tactics were ahead of the demon army.

 

Indeed, it seemed that their experience of the siege was not in vain.

 

An unexpected ambush also appeared.

 

Horikan, commander of the demon army.

 

Nam Taemin, who fought the named monster alone.

 

Not only he broke Horikan’s leg, but he even tore his wings.

 

Seeing his exciting battle, players could guess.

 

– ㄹㅇDid Nam Taemin finally start the class quest??

 

– Is that so??? It’s a bit late compared to other rankers

 

– Isn’t it rather amazing? He maintained the top 10 ranking without the class quest

 

– ㅇㅈㅋㅋNow there are only a few days left until he skyrockets. Let’s get Gaon at full speed

 

Even with the exception of such major events.

 

Such as Inazuma’s polite attitude.

 

Jessie Heinness’ departure from the Shining Guild.

 

The force of the Shadow Mercenary Corps.

 

Or Harkon, who killed the commander of the demon army with a single blow.

 

The struggle for Frost had so many events.

 

Well, since everyone’s taste was different.

 

Each of their biggest concern was bound to be different.

 

But one thing was certain.

 

Objectively and publicly.

 

Receiving the most attention.

 

Who was the hottest topic among them?

 

“As expected, it has to be Player Lee Hoyeol.”

 

The cast nodded to the expert’s words.

 

The expert smiled with satisfaction.

 

“First of all, let’s look at that ability first. You might know because you’re tired of watching the data screen. This skill! The appearance of this skill is different from the skill used by players so far!”

 

The Goddess of Flame that appeared in Frost.

 

If the person concerned listened to it, he would have been shocked at the continued praise.

 

He was just using the [aesthetic] stat.

 

And adding aesthetic flairs.

 

“So I dare to predict. Lee Hoyeol must be a former flame mage-type hidden class.”

 

Flame mage?

 

Furthermore, a hidden class.

 

There was a huge misunderstanding.

 

However, opinions were bound to be divided.

 

“I disagree.”

 

“Oh, do you have any other opinions? Expert Hwang?”

 

“Of course, though the Goddess of Flame was great. Look, do you see the black energy emanating from Player Hoyeol here?”

 

It was an intermediate black magic, Black Tube.

 

“This is a completely new type of skill! Judging from its appearance, I’m assuming it’s black magic. It’s black magic that has just been officially recognized in the Mage Tower!”

 

“That’s an interesting argument.”

 

“Definitely. Who is Player Hoyeol? Isn’t he the first player to have earned the same qualifications as the chief mage of Mage Tower? Obviously, his class is related to black magic…”

 

Hoyeol’s position in the Magic Tower.

 

It was spread rapidly by mage-class players.

 

That opinion was not complete nonsense either.

 

However.

 

“But the problem is the fact that he used two great skills at the same time, isn’t it? What do you think of him? What about the two Expert-nims?”

 

“…!”

 

“…I-I hate to say.”

 

The two became dumbfounded by the host’s comments.

 

Hoyeol that made no sense in the face of experts.

 

Yes, Hoyeol was literally in the eye of a typhoon.

 

At the heart of large and small events.

 

Despite being in all kinds of spotlights.

 

Even if they talked about him in the media all day long.

 

– In the midst of that, not only he rescued the survivors, he recovered the bodies

 

– If it’s not Noblesse Oblige, then what is itㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

– It’s just Homen

 

He was calm as always.

 

Without losing his upright posture.

 

On the contrary, the attitude of the involved party seemed strange.

 

“…Tsk, who wants to see him?”

 

So, it was natural for her to be worried about her precious older sister.

 

Beep–

 

Leonie threw the remote control on the sofa and went into the room.

 

Members of Berserker’s guild who were holding their breath began to chatter.

 

“Our unnie’s face looks sick.”

 

“It wouldn’t be a lie. She just got heartbroken.”

 

“I thought I really heard it wrong.”

 

This was a story from the recapture of Frost.

 

During the recapture of Frost.

 

Hoyeol’s voice came from the alley across the street.

 

“What? He will serve her tea? I couldn’t have imagined that, did I?”

 

It was Jessie Heinness who he would serve tea, too.

 

Among the guild members, Jessie was someone they kept an eye on.

 

Even if Leonie didn’t show it, her mind must be complicated.

 

“How many times she has pulled hair her…”

 

“That’s just because she didn’t wash her hair today.”

 

“She hasn’t eaten anything since yesterday…”

 

“Not eating, you said. Her room smelled like pizza.”

 

“…Then why is unnie overreacting?”

 

Whatever it was.

 

The guild members couldn’t guess what Leonie was thinking.

 

But it was inevitable.

 

“Shit. What is this feeling. Really.”

 

Fluff–

 

Leonie lay in bed and buried her face in a pillow.

 

Even Leonie herself couldn’t understand her own feelings.

 

Hoyeol served tea.

 

That too, for Jessie Heinness.

 

“…Isn’t she cutting in line?”

 

It was definitely unpleasant.

 

Well.

 

She was curious about the taste of the tea.

 

She diligently kept track of their exchange.

 

It was definitely the case.

 

– It wasn’t a bad move. Leonie.

 

…Why was he complimenting her all of a sudden?

 

Saying things he usually didn’t say.

 

Considering Hoyeol’s straightforward nature…

 

He was saying that her moves weren’t bad.

 

But at the same time.

 

She also knew that Hoyeol was a person who could never say empty words.

 

“What is that? Damn it.”

 

So she couldn’t help but feel concerned.

 

Stomp–

 

“If you have time to compliment me, you should make me a cup of tea. Shit.”

 

Leonie stamped her foot.

 

She had turned on the TV to empty her head.

 

But no matter how many times she switched the channel, the face of Hoyeol, the culprit, popped out.

 

That was why she gave up the remote control and stuck in the corner of the room.

 

“…Let’s just play games.”

 

Leonie then went online and freaked out again.

 

A photo of Hoyeol’s article was decorating the Internet main screen.

 

Truly, he was a huge presence that couldn’t be avoided anywhere.

 

Leonie threw away the pillow this time.

 

“Aargh! I don’t want his drink because his drink sucks!!”

 

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.

 

.

 

“How should I say this. I feel like I got robbed.”

 

Guild Master of Shining, Rox, said so.

 

“Don’t be mistaken, Rox. You never have the ownership~”

 

“Or so you say. Even if you say that…”

 

“Well, Camilla, you’re not wrong.”

 

Rox shrugged his shoulders.

 

Jessie Heinness treated Shining thoroughly business-like.

 

The reason she was in Shining was because of the best conditions they offered.

 

In addition, they guaranteed her free activities.

 

“I know that, but I don’t feel good about it.”

 

He felt like he was being robbed of something.

 

It was definitely an unfamiliar sensation for Rox.

 

Rox was always on the side of winning rather than being robbed.

 

“Isn’t it too early to be disappointed?”

 

“Hey, Camilla. You will rub salt in the wound again.”

 

“No~ Jessie never said she would get out of Shining, but she’s already feeling like it. I’m just worried. What are you going to do if she says she’s really leaving?”

 

The insensitive Dmitry wouldn’t know even if he watched with all his life.

 

But Camilla could feel it.

 

Rox’s emotions were fluctuating.

 

‘His breathing has become rough.’

 

Wind could affect shooting.

 

Camilla didn’t miss a single breath of wind.

 

A minute change.

 

Rox was holding back his emotions that much.

 

‘He must have not been used to it.’

 

No, it was unacceptable for him.

 

‘His personality.’

 

As a founding member.

 

Camilla had been watching Rox since the beginning of Shining.

 

Rox’s nature was so much that he suppressed it.

 

He knew better than anyone else.

 

“I was mistaken.”

 

“Are you going to fight again? Can’t we get along well?”

 

“What were you mistaken about, Rox?”

 

Despite Dmitri’s pleas, Camilla asked calmly.

 

Rox brushed his hair.

 

“I thought he was below me. Lee Hoyeol, I mean. I thought he was just lucky so far. I thought he benefited a lot from Jessie in Ascura’s fight and the Knights of Lionheart in Yusra.”

 

“…Rox, that’s the fact.”

 

“But I was mistaken.”

 

Rox’s eyes flashed.

 

“He is definitely stronger than I am.”

 

No, that man was stronger than Skal, 1st in player rankings.

 

It was an intuition that he could feel because he was a fellow player.

 

Rox continued with a serious look.

 

“He’s level 600 at least.”

 

“…What?”

 

“Wait a minute. What do you mean by level 600…. Hey, Rox. No way?!”

 

“Up to 700 levels.”

 

Rox’s face was serious without a hint of a joke.

 

“I expect Lee Hoyeol’s level to be that much.”

 

*

 

…You wouldn’t have imagined this even if you died.

 

[Name: Grandfel Claudie Arpheus Romeo]

 

[Class: Demon hunter]

 

[Level: 295]

 

[Stat]

 

Strength: 45 / Agility: 46 / Mana: 243 / Luck: 5 / Aesthetic: Low

 

[Point: 0]

 

You could never imagine that my level was less than 300, seriously…!

 

Mage Tower, Topaz Hall.

 

A large event in the Magic Tower, regular conference.

 

Before they could stand in Crystal Hall, where the regular conference took place.

 

They must go through a verification process.

 

This was where the preliminary verification took place.

 

In Topaz Hall.

 

I was sitting here on the same level as the chief mage.

 

What am I doing here?

 

If anyone asks.

 

First, I’ll show you the flashing quest window.

 

[Quest: Marcelo’s Research]

 

Mage of the Tower, Chief Mage Marcelo.

 

In order for him to reach an advanced level of magic.

 

He wants you to join.

 

– Accept Marcelo’s offer. (Successful)

 

– Demonstrate your ability. (Successful)

 

– Chief’s weight (Repeat) ▼

 

Indeed.

 

I was a co-researcher who had the same qualifications as the chief mage.

 

So it meant I had weights that I had to carry.

 

Simply put, it was work.

 

‘…It’s extremely burdensome.’

 

I knew very well how great the mages of the Mage Tower were.

 

Even if you put aside the chief mage and the senior mages of the Mage Tower.

 

The strength of the mages of the Mage Tower was incomparable to the players.

 

‘Even Jessie is treated as a bottom-rank in the tower.’

 

During the tea time I had in my lab.

 

Jessie held the teacup in both hands and spoke politely.

 

– I am having a personal face-to-face talk with the chief mage as a mage apprentice! This is the greatest honor! So I’ve prepared a carefully thought-out question!

 

The mage among mages.

 

That Jessie Heinness.

 

In the Mage Tower, she was a mage apprentice who was one level lower than a skilled mage.

 

Indeed.

 

That’s why I mentioned my level.

 

‘I am not even an apprentice, but I am verifying skilled mages…?’

 

…Me?

 

Who wasn’t even level 300?

 

Naturally, it was insanely burdensome.

 

But that was only for me, Lee Hoyeol’s inner side.

 

Topaz Hall.

 

Sitting in the seat of honor.

 

I showed no sign of pressure or tension.

 

A formality to be held as a chief.

 

A posture that didn’t deviate from the formalities at all.

 

I was calmly examining the parchment…

 

‘…This must also be my struggle.’

 

Yeah, better to enjoy it if you can’t avoid it.

 

I realized that it was true.

 

So I stopped lamenting my situation.

 

It was just on time.

 

Now that the time had come, I opened my mouth brazenly.

 

“Let’s start the verification.”

 

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Thump.

 

Klee, a skilled mage of the healing school, calmed her beating heart.

 

‘I’ve worked hard on this…!’

 

The regular conference of the Mage Tower.

 

Standing at Crystal Hall as a presenter was a great honor for the mages.

 

Klee recalled the words of Belliere, a senior mage of the same healing school.

 

– There’s nothing to be nervous about, Klee. Your ability is enough.

 

– If you are still nervous, think of your efforts in the past.

 

– But if the results weren’t good… I think it’s just because of the jealousy of the senior mages. What Klee needs is confidence.

 

When she remembered Belliere’s calm voice, her heart that felt like it would explode began to calm down.

 

Yes, for Belliere’s sake…!

 

She would overcome the verification unshakably.

 

‘Of course, there’s also the honor of the healing school!’

 

How many studies did they present at regular conferences?

 

Accordingly, the school and its senior mages would either save face or lose face.

 

She could tell just by how they treated Senior Bendley Tom, a pure mage who hadn’t made any presentations recently.

 

‘I can’t let Belliere-nim go through that humiliation!’

 

I can do it. I can do it…

 

While Klee was muttering.

 

Suddenly, the door of Topaz Hall opened.

 

“…?”

 

But what was going on?

 

A skilled mage who had been elated when entered.

 

They ran out in tears.

 

“…!”

 

Not only that. Even their eyelids were swollen.

 

It was clear that they had burst into tears.

 

Thump–

 

Klee’s heart, which she had barely suppressed, began beating wildly.

 

Klee couldn’t hide her panic.

 

‘…W-What the hell’s going on in there?’

 

Who was waiting inside…?

 

She was worried for a moment.

 

Then she heard a voice.

 

However.

 

“Next. Klee Odia.”

 

…Now, hold on a second.

 

‘This voice is definitely?!’

 

Klee clutched her head and screamed.

 

Why all of sudden, that adventurer…

 

No, ‘that man’…?