A Deal With The Frigid Wizard - Chapter 28

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Chapter 28

“Tower Master, are you all right? Thank you, thank you! Thanks to this, the estate has regained its peace. How can I express this gratitude…”

As soon as Viscount Koufen saw Hisran awake, he thanked him again and again. Even the knights who saw the ferocity of burning the Chinese zombies to death greeted Hisran in a very polite manner whenever they encountered him.

Although the amount of magical power that Hisran could handle at one time was enormous, the recovery rate was also faster than other wizards.

Overnight, he had almost regained his stamina, and he had no need of cultivating himself. However, Hisran stayed one more day at Viscount Koufen’s residence, even though the case was resolved because he has work left to do.

In front of Jaeha, he was like a fox trembling next to a tiger, though his personality slowly emerged as the warlocks were in front of him.

“You’re not going to talk easily? Wow, there must be these guys everywhere. A person who makes it difficult for me to take an easy road.”

There was one famous saying left by the former Red Tower Master.

‘There is no business in front of the hawk.’

Hisran faithfully followed the instructions as the descendant.

Magic was originally supposed to be used in a way that would benefit people, though it was inevitable that exceptions would occasionally occur. After all, weren’t the black wizards the ones who had forsaken humanity?

Hisran burned the warlocks with fireballs and healed the burns with healing magic, then repeated it five times. Those who could not overcome the pain began to open their mouths one by one. There was a glimmer of sympathy in the eyes of some of the red tower wizards who watched the process.

But, that was it.

As for the wizards, everyone knew what warlocks were like, so there was no stopping Hisran.

As they might have guessed, Shaq was the leader among the captured warlocks. Hisran and the red tower wizards found out that a person called ‘Debrandt’ was currently leading the warlocks, and the Chinese zombies were manufactured according to his instructions.

In addition to the instructions of Viscounty Koufen, they found out that they had raided slash-and-burn villages to collect blood. The faces of the wizards hardened or frowned at their terrible actions.

“Then why hasn’t it been known until now?”

“If they are annihilated, there will be no one to tell.”

Zephiroth calmly responded to Hisran’s annoyed words.

“Then, they were moving cautiously on their own, but what kind of wind suddenly blew and they aimed at Viscounty Koufen?”

“Chinese zombies, in terms of beasts, isn’t it closer to an advanced level? With confidence in its power, they must have aimed at territory with a large population but a weak military force.”

“By the way, why are they collecting blood? For what?”

In agony, he wiggled his fingers.

A while ago, Shaq and other warlocks were about to talk about the reason why they were collecting blood without being able to overcome the burn torture, and without realizing it, the forbidden silence spell hung on them appeared, and their heads exploded.

At the terrible sight, Hisran, as well as the wizards of the red tower, lost their words.

Most of them were guessing that the reason for collecting blood was the supply of materials for terrible research or experiments, though they changed their minds. There was no way for a silence spell to be imposed because of such a matter.

It was clear that there was a greater purpose.

“…Could it be a sacrifice?”

“Sacrifice? Dedicated to the God Tumor?”

Diana’s expression, who spoke out, Hisran’s questioning face and the faces of the wizards who listened to their conversation showed signs of not wanting to think about it anymore. Nevertheless, ignoring it didn’t mean that the problem disappeared.

If their guess was true, it means that the god Tumor is preparing to break free from the seal.

Hisran spoke as the master of the red tower.

“First, let each tower and temple know about this. About five people should remain in this estate, search the caves and mountains where the warlocks were staying, and, Zeppy, as soon as you return to the red tower, organize a warlock chase.”

“The Master…?”

“As you said before, Count Gloria’s work may have something to do with these madmen, so I’ll go take a look.”

“It is a wise decision. So, what about Miss Jaeha? You may also encounter warlocks, wouldn’t it be dangerous? It’s better for her to go back to the red tower with us this time…”

When Jaeha’s name was mentioned, Hisran’s heart sank.

The slight insecurity he felt grew back into his shape little by little. The dimensional gate opened recently, Jaeha, a woman from another world who was believed to have passed through that gate, and the warlocks’ sacrifice.

…There was an ominous feeling as if the series of events were intertwined.

‘If the opening of the dimensional gate at that time had an effect on the sealing of God Tumor, or if the God Tumor was involved in the opening of the dimensional gate…’

If it was the former, it was certain that she will become a major criminal on this continent, and if it was the latter… Jaeha’s safety was a problem.

‘She will be a target for the warlocks.’

“I need to hear her opinion first. By the way, I have something to say to the deputy master…”

He didn’t use the nickname Zeppy, though the deputy master. The wizards who noticed the difference quietly retreated.

In a space with more than twenty people, it felt empty with only the two men.

“Why did you send the people away? If it’s a bomb declaration, I don’t want to hear it either.”

Hisran stared at Zephiroth, who was still talking, with a smile on the corner of his mouth. He had been watching him for quite some time, so he knew he was not as kind as others mistake him for. Still, he was reliable.

“Zephiroth, I’ll say it once, so listen carefully. I opened the door to a dimension a while ago.”

“…Yes?”

Zephiroth thought it was a nonsensical story but was nervous knowing that Hisran wasn’t the one to joke about this. He then talked about his meeting with Jaeha and even his own uncertain reasoning.

After a while, Zephiroth opened his mouth.

“I think the latter is more likely than the former. Dimensional movement and sealing do not seem to have much to do with each other. However, if the magical power of the Tower Master, Miss Jaeha’s negative will, and the power of the God Tumor were combined, the dimensional gate could be opened. What was important here is why the God Tumor intervened. I think the God Tumor wants her. As the most valuable sacrifice.”

“Then, what should we do next?”

If the warlocks risked their life to pursue her, can the red tower be a safe hiding place…?

“The next time she asks for the doctor, is it the right way to send her to the red tower, even if she doesn’t want to?”

“Well. In common sense, it is better that way, but nobody knows about the world.”

“Yes…?”

“Warlocks are made up of organizations. Besides, they’re good at seducing and subjugating people. I know that in the past, each kingdom, tower, and temple were in trouble because of such abilities. The red tower is no exception.”

“…Yes.”

“So, even if Miss Jaeha stays in the red tower, there is a possibility that it will become dangerous. It’s just as dangerous to be with Tower Master as it is now. However, the Tower Master is… You are one of the strongest wizards I know.”

“What happened, to say that I’m the strongest? You often mentioned Siord of the blue tower, Irina of the white tower, and Loretta of the black tower, right?”

“You have to listen to what I say. I said that you are one of the wizards I know well. Do I have any acquaintance with the rest of the tower masters?”

“What is that?”

Hisran grinned as if he was startled. Although thanks to that, his tension was relieved a little.

Hisran told Jaeha everything about her warlocks, except for the speculative story that the warlocks might be after her. And, he asked her whether she would return to the red tower or continue the journey.

Jaeha answered after thinking for a while.

“If you’re going to be careful with fire in the future, I’ll be with you. To be honest, staying in the Red Tower should be comfortable, but being with people you don’t know is a little uncomfortable…”

Hisran was happy with her words, which sounded like she was relatively comfortable with him and dependent on him.

However, he did not express his feelings and insisted.

“Instead, don’t get away from me as much as possible. It can be dangerous.”

“Don’t worry. If you die, I’ll die by my own hands, not by anyone else’s.”

“I wish you hadn’t said that. I want you to live happily and well.”

Jaeha shrugged her shoulders instead of answering.

Hisran gazed at her and vowed that one day he would make sure that the words she would live a long life came out of her mouth.

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