Chapter 120 ā Book Eating Magician (3)
Kurt III had taken the throne with the support of all the magic towers, led by the great magician Blundell . When Kurt III was crowned, he had been but a puppet king of the Magic Society in many ways . He had been merely 20 when he reached the throne of the magic kingdom and jumped directly onto the battlefield against the Andras Empire .
After decades of washing away blood, the boy king had grown into a king with sober eyes . He used strong soldiers and a system of reward and punishment . His rule absolutely adhered to these two principles, and the kingdom had now reached its greatest heyday since its founding .
He was a ruler who stuck to these principles but didnāt forget to understand the ecology of magicians and that he could be flexible . This was the ideal ruler for the current Meltor Kingdom, Kurt III .
Theodore had grown up knowing about Kurt IIIās achievements .
āIf they persuade him with proper logic and rationales, he will listen to the words of a person below him . ā
Then the problems which Theodore needed to solve was narrowed down to one . The question wasnāt how to persuade the king, but how to talk to the king alone . Ā Theodore had some accomplishments which raised his status, but it was still difficult to meet the king personally . It was only possible for the tower masters and the top nobles of the kingdom .
However, his worries were for nothing as shortly thereafter, Kurt III asked Theodore to join him for dinner .
āTheodore, it is time . ā
It was a place where other nobles or servants wouldnāt be present, so confidential matters could be discussed . Theodore, who wanted to avoid the attention of others as much as possible, accepted the invitation without hesitation . He had no idea that things would be resolved so easily .
Thanks to that, he opened the door with a much lighter heart .
āYes, Iāll go straight away . ā
The middle-aged man waiting for Theo was the one who had delivered Kurt IIIās invitation . Ā The royal chamberlain, Douglas, was a person who had risen from being a commoner to being the closest to the king . He was unusual as he gave off an impression that made people comfortable .
āI will guide you there . Ah, if your body feels uncomfortableā¦ā
āThen we will proceed as scheduled . Follow me please . ā
Theo was a young man of a lower standing, but Douglasā attitude didnāt shake at all . He didnāt care if Theo was a hero or young . Douglas just served with an attitude that didnāt mix in any personal feelings . This faithfulness to his duties was probably what had caught Kurt IIIās eyes .
In any case, all the preparations were over .
āHis Majesty is waiting inside . ā
Douglas stopped in front of a gorgeously lavish guarded door . The patterns symbolizing the magic towers were harmoniously intertwined with the patterns symbolizing the royal family .
It meant that neither side was above or below the other and that they were both the pillars of the Meltor Kingdom . These patterns might be sensitive to some authoritarian nobles, but it made independent magicians feel a strong sense of belonging .
Beyond this, the man standing at the top of the Meltor Kingdom was waiting .
āā¦Letās go . ā Theodore placed his hand on the lavish door without shrinking back from nerves .
Was there weight reduction magic on the door? Compared to the weight heād expected, the door under his palm was much lighter . It was huge, but he had no problem pushing open the door .
The scene beyond the door unfolded silently .
Theodore forgot all the words he planned in advance .
Theodore had no idea how the situation had flowed into this direction .
It was good that he had achieved his purpose of meeting Kurt III in isolation . The meeting place was also quite good . It was a restaurant in the palace where no one could eavesdropāthe chamberlainās restaurant .
However, he never thought there would be such a variable .
āNow, ahhāā Veronica placed a big chunk of meat on her fork and extended it to Theodoreās mouth .
It was a well-known action used by parents for their childrenā¦ or between lovers . It wasnāt to be used at a royal restaurant, right in front of the kingās watchful eye .
āWhat, do you dislike me feeding you?ā
The dour expression placed a high pressure on him, making it hard to turn her down . Ā Theo eventually ate the meat that Veronica gave him while feeling like a child . A place for a serious conversation had turned into this .
Fortunately, Kurt III interrupted the interesting exchange between the two of them . āHaha, this is the first time Iāve seen this . Veronica doesnāt take care of anyone, so she must be quite taken with you Theodore . ā
āDonāt be shy . I called this tomboy here for you to relax, so please do so . ā
So, the culprit was the king . This caused Theo to sneak glances at him . Even Veronica didnāt dare interrupt the kingās meal without permission . This meant that she had been given permission in advance or that sheād been invited .
Well, Kurt III seemed to have invited her because he thought Theo would be nervous if it were just him . In a sense, it was a small consideration, but it turned out this way .
Theo sighed deeply, looking like a person who didnāt get a good nightās sleep .
āWell, it canāt be helped . ā
Additionally, there was a chance that Veronica would side with him .
The situation was different from what heād expected beforehand, but it didnāt change what he needed to do . He conversed with the two of them while waiting for the right time to bring out the topic .
āI donāt know if itāll be more appropriate to talk about it after a few dishes and drinksā¦ā
They talked about what had happened in Elvenheim . Theo described the five, out of six, high elves heād met . He also mentioned the power of a guardianās arrow .
During the description of the close battle with Laevateinn, the thirsty Veronica and Kurt III often emptied and refilled their drinks . One person was a ruler of a country, while the other was too strong to go on adventures . Therefore, they felt satisfied hearing his stories .
By the time Theoās eventful tale stopped, the desserts and tea were brought out .
Kurt III exhaled and muttered in a weak voice, āā¦How great . I also want to live like you . ā
āI am undeserving of those words . ā
āIt is a good thing that I issued you the national treasure . Someone might say that I had a vision, but it was just luck . This is why the king shouldnāt be stingy . ā Kurt III took another gulp of alcohol and placed his empty glass on the table .
The king had already gone through a few bottles with Veronica, but his purple eyes werenāt shaken at all . Ā His expression was as attentive as always as he asked Theo, āSo, what do you wish for now?ā
āDonāt say there is nothing . At the very least, you must be thinking about something inwardly . Iāve listened to your story happily, but that isnāt the point of this dinner . ā
Theodore bowed his head as he struggled not to reveal the astonishment on his face . He was worried about showing a disgraceful expression in front of the king . Ā Kurt III had a friendly presence, but Theo was still below him . This was the man who had brought Meltor to its golden age . Theoās ignorance about this area gave him a weakness .
Fortunately, he managed to maintain his composure due to training his mental power steadily after absorbing Umbra .
āā¦Iāll be honest . ā It meant nothing to avoid it now . Theo realized this fact and opened his mouth to explain .
Regardless of who spoke first, the hierarchy here didnāt change . Right now, although he was a hero and worshipped in this country, he still had to ask for his wish in a respectful way .
After his words, the faces of the two people stiffened slightly .
Veronica didnāt say anything, while Kurt III asked with a puzzled expression on his face, āLeave? At this time?ā
Looking at Theodore Millerās life, this was the most effective time to raise his status . He had the biggest merit in the Elvenheim mission . Theo was a hero who had embarrassed the Andras Empire and elevated the kingdomās status . Ā If Theodore captured this opportunity correctly, he could become a marquis or an earl . No, he could get away from the nobility and receive the treatment of an elder in the Magic Society .
Kurt continued in a voice which showed his lack of understanding, āYou made a big achievement with the book you took from the Zero Library last time . It is now a completed version of āBattle Song,ā and Meltorās military power has increased by nearly 10% thanks to that . ā
It was a feat which had raised Theodore up to the Superior rank in the shortest period of time . Nobody cared even about the excuse heād made that the original book had been damaged in the process .
Theodoreās existence was like a good luck charm for the Meltor Kingdom . The royal family and nobles increased their favorability toward Theo and would give him rewards .
āSo, I will give you the right to take another book from the Zero Library . ā
āIt isnāt just one book . As a Prime, you have the right to freely rent any books in there . Isnāt it much more efficient to train in such a rich environment?ā
āā¦Your Majesty . ā Theo understood Kurt IIIās feelings .
From the standpoint of his country, Kurt III couldnāt let Theo go so easily .
The king wasnāt concerned about betrayal . However, Theo was confirmed to be a tower master candidate by Veronica and was a national guest of Elvenheim . So, it was uncomfortable to place such excellent timber outside his field of view . The king was also worried about the empire, who would be furious after this incident .
However, Theodore didnāt bend in his wish . āYour Majesty, please understand my heart . ā
āAdditionally, Iāve already got a clue about the 6th Circle . I realized that the experience I gained from the mission is the foundation for it, and it is different from wrestling with ink in my room . ā
Theo raised his head and confronted Kurt IIIās grim gaze . There wasnāt any killing intent or fighting spirit in Theoās eyes, but it made the person facing him feel a strong will . Ā A heavy expression appeared on Kurt IIIās face as he turned toward Veronica, who had been struggling for a while .
The moment that Theodoreās expression was darkeningā¦
ā-Hoo, I donāt know,ā Kurt III muttered .
All of a sudden, something flew toward Theo .
The item which came from Kurt III was caught by Theo . It was a heavy metal, but it was thin and filled with magic power . This bracelet, bare of any decorations, was an accessory the king had worn .
Before Theodore could ask what it was, Kurt muttered in a low voice, āIt is a self-defense artifact made by the Yellow Tower Master . I donāt know if it will help you, but it is better than nothing . ā
āAs soon as you leave this room, you will be struck with inspiration and wonāt leave your laboratory for a few months . It isnāt an uncommon phenomenon . Isnāt that right?ā
āā¦Yes, thatās right,ā Theo agreed, noticing the meaning behind the kingās words .
Theodore Miller was too famous . If he left the kingdom without thinking, he would have to pay attention to assassins and spies .
So, he should cover up his tracks . Using the fact that magicians were often shut up in a room while involved in research, they would make it seem like Theo was still in Meltor . It wasnāt a perfect camouflage, but it would buy him some time .
In other words, it was the same as allowing Theodore to leave .
After making the drastic decision, Kurt touched his left forearm a few times . Then he turned toward Theo and said, āThen it is time for you to go . There is a lot of preparation needed to stay in a room for a few months . ā
āā¦Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty,ā Theo replied in a small, trembling voice before leaving .
The benefits which Kurt III mentioned were privileges that hardly anyone else enjoyed . Theo could rent books from the Zero Library freely, and he would be treated as an elder . It was a huge kindness that the king had granted Theoās request .
Theoās heart was beating wildly, and a strange heat spread from it .
He now understood why so many people praised the cold Kurt III .
After Theodore left the room, Kurt III and Veronica were silent . They sipped their bitter tea and swallowed it . Then they bit and swallowed their sweet dessert . This process was repeated again and again until someone opened their mouth .
āā¦It is surprising . ā
āHuh?āĀ Veronica looked at Kurt with confusion .
āI thought you would say that you want to follow him . It is rare for the Red Tower Master to do any work directly . I was going to allow it if you grabbed my collar and shook me . ā
The Blue Tower Master and Red Tower Masterā¦ It would be painful for one of the two pillars of the Meltor Kingdom to leave for a short time, but that was how valuable Theodore Miller was .
Theo was a magician who seemed blessed by the heavens . He had become stronger at a faster rate than anybody else, leaving behind achievements which were usually seen in the old stories . Theo was a youth who was following the footsteps of a āhero . ā
Veronica looked down with a strange expression . āUmm, I wanted to follow him too . ā
āI was going to go with him when I was struck with a thought . I donāt want to deal with him at this age . ā
This time, Kurt III was the one who made a strange expression . āWas there an incident?ā
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āI thought he would catch up with me in 10 years, but it now seems more like 5 years . ā As she said so, she licked her dry lips lightly . The sight of the red tongue moving smoothly could shake the heart of any man .
Even though it was only a quarter, she was the great magician who had inherited the lineage of a red dragon . The desires and passion running through her blood could never be compared to men and women of the human species . It was the fate of every generation of draconians to ignite desire in both men and women .
Veronicaās instincts, inherited from her blood, were thrilled .
āā¦Perhaps I wonāt be able to call him a kid anymore . ā
Her heart beat violently as she looked at the door through which Theo had left