How a Former Pro Takes Advantage by Doing an Easy Job

- Episode 23:

It's better to be physically ill!

After a while, they all uttered the same sentiment.

And Seldin is no exception.

“wow… …

When I open a magic book, admiration comes out. However, it is far from being inspired.

“… … Is this a letter?”

“What crazy talk are you talking about? You can't read, can you?”

“Oh no… …

Simple things can be read.

Recently, the kingdom has supported me in various ways, so even a girl from the countryside can somehow manage to read simple sentences without stuttering.

But it didn't seem like it would turn out that way.

After reading the book of magic, I lost my strength in my gaze in a daze. Covering the magic book. I open it again and I'm blank... … .

“… … That's it. You don't have to pretend to look.”

“I’m sorry.”

“never mind. Because half of them look like this. To be honest, I don't know.”

Kelgin smiled bitterly and shook the book he was looking at.

“You must have learned something like this before.] Gee.”

“Ahahahahaha…

I didn’t say anything, but I could feel the atmosphere of empathy here and there.

“There is a way to test it randomly, but… …

I'm ignorant, but there's nothing I can't do.

However, not everyone was very reluctant, perhaps because they had seen the flames a while ago.

It is not a simple thing to endure momentary pain even if life is not affected.

I would have started to get a bit nervous.

Is it because I noticed that atmosphere? As if pondering for a while, Seldin began to stare at the piled up magic books.

“… … perhaps.”

“hmm? Why but?”

“… … If you don't mind, why don't you try the book I picked out?”

“Are you not good at reading?”

“a little… … I have a feeling that I can't talk about. I’ve been good at this since before.”

At least I don't want to cause trouble.

Is it because you thought so? When he asked seriously as if he had made up his mind on something, not only Kelgin but also the other test takers did not take it lightly and agreed for the time being.

“Choose one and see.”

“???? then.”

Seldin briefly walked over to the stack of books, then crouched down and stared at them.

It's bound to look odd.

It's not even reading a book. I just squat down in front of them and stare at them.

Make eye contact as if you were talking to them.

“you… … what the hell... …

However, there is a bizarre atmosphere that makes you hesitate to even casually talk to it.

It is not considered a prank. Let's keep silent and watch without interruption.

“huh… … That's it. I heard you.”

Strange self-talk.

However, I feel like I'm talking to the book of the hobsa, not them.

While they were bewildered, she vigorously straightened herself up and turned round and round.

“all right!”

“eww… … hmm?! Is that true?!”

How the hell did you know?

While everyone was making disbelief faces, Seldin energetically grabbed a book and strode towards the door.

” for a moment??????

Eight lively before it dries!

and insert the magic book.

Then, gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr … and there was no fire.

[oh. You're faster than I thought.]

Arel's voice came from somewhere.

and a short applause.

The door opened just like that.

[Congratulations on passing. You guys were the second fastest.]

I'm happy, but on the other hand, I can't help but listen in bewilderment.

“ruler! Come on!”

And, leaving them behind, she strides forward first and energetically waves her hand.

“Suddenly, there are guys who pass more than half of them.”

“Isn’t it faster than Arel-nim expected?”

“what… … so so. It’s good that everyone is motivated.”

I thought it would take a little more time, but the pace that passed was surprisingly fast.

Motivation also means that there is a will or talent.

“The first one was almost right off the bat… …

I watched several crystal balls and looked at the progress of each test taker group.

There are still people struggling.

And those who passed first... … No, I should say it was the work of only one person.

A young man took the initiative to solve the exam.

“Is it okay?”

After reading the magic book in an instant, he finds and presents the answer on the spot.

“I clearly understand and act.”

“hmm… … What kind of talent do you have?”

“The theory itself is fundamental, so it is not impossible to solve it.”

Considering that the purpose is to select talent anyway, it's a desirable thing, right?

There is a slight discomfort, but that doesn't matter now.

“And those who passed second… … This one is bizarre in the opposite sense.”

“???? indeed.”

Dia also nodded her head after seeing what they had passed through and understanding what I was trying to say.

“This one did not understand the answer. Did you take a picture of it?”

“I didn’t understand and solve the problem.”

For now, I also thought about the girl who became the main character. It's simple because I've memorized the approximate personal information.

“Seldin… … You are from an ordinary outskirts.”

“There was nothing particularly unusual about it.

but… … My magic affinity was slightly higher than others.”

“Friendship… … Well, is there no choice but to do so? You have that kind of talent.”

“… … yes? skill?”

“hmm. not a big deal. Maybe Dia, you'll find out if you watch a little longer.”

I already have a rough guess about that girl.

But exposing everything is no fun, so let's watch it first.

“Because it’s not a bad thing to gather useful talent.”

More than that, the test is coming to an end soon... … .

What to try next?

After that, the tests continued.

To feel and respond to the effects of the artifact yourself.

To escape from a room that suddenly collapses under your feet.

I started to get confused whether I was picking a wizard or an adventurer.

Around the time when I was swayed by a situation that I didn't know whether it was a test or a hardship, and before I knew it, I was emptying my head and panicking.

The end is finally in sight.

Finally done!

It was painful, but fortunately I was able to do it without causing any inconvenience.

“It’s done AAAAAAAAAAAAA!”

Thinking so, she tried to stretch as she finally felt freed from the pressure.

“???? uh?”

As if feeling something incongruent, I tilted my head for a moment.

It was because of the signs approaching from behind her. A large shadow that seems to block the indoor lighting.

It's Kelgin.

“… … mister?”

I tilted my head at the strange feeling, but he didn't answer.

The atmosphere was strange.

And as if the hunch was correct.

He took something out of his pocket.

“Be quiet.”

It was declared in a high-handed tone.

“Sometimes the test is over. … … There's no reason to watch any more. From now on, you will have to quietly serve as hostages.”

He revealed his true nature by blatantly putting on a threatening atmosphere.

“I'm sorry, but the test will no longer be able to continue.”

meaningless words. Seldin and the other test takers just widened their eyes, not understanding the words.

“I’m sorry to you guys… … This is my job too.”

A slightly bittersweet tone.

“ah… … me?”

Seldin looked at him in disbelief, but he calmly shook his head.

And it immediately took action.

I took out the crystal ball wrapped around the chain from my bosom and lifted it.

When the chain was removed from the crystal ball, a bright blue light emitted that even those who were still ignorant of magic could understand.

The mana that moves from the inside of that tool overflows.

“If you stay calm, nothing will happen to you.”

As he said that, he gripped the crystal ball more tightly, and the light shone more strongly, and something slowly opened his eyes from the restraints.

What jumped out was a monster with a strange presence.

Judging by the eye, it is a monster that is 5 meters tall and has a strange iron plate attached to its huge body.

At first glance, they look like trolls, but even with their lack of knowledge, they feel that something is fundamentally different.

Kaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

When the monster let out a muddy cry, some were overwhelmed and collapsed.

“Quaaaaaaagh!”

It became an abyss at once. No matter where they went, there were those who tried to escape.

“Be quiet.”

cooong! Following his instructions, the monster stomps lightly, and he sits down in a hurry.

It's not just because I'm surprised. Overwhelmed by power.

“If you stay as is, there will be no harm to you. … … Aren’t you the one with business?”

If you stay calm, you won't do any harm.

I couldn't easily believe that, but it was clear that the monster would attack me if I went against it.

Everyone obeyed orders and sat down, revealing that they had no intention of rebelling.

“Yeah, just stay that way. … … and. Write this just in case.”

He pulled out another magic tool. After using it, this time, a string made of red magic formed around the necks of the test takers and stuck to them as if they were wrapped around their necks.

“What?!”

“Don’t fall off!”

There is no texture. However, one cannot calmly accept the fact that something is wrapped around one's neck. A sense of danger as if one's life had been put in mortgage.

“Don’t worry. If you stay calm, you won't have to use it.”

he's humble And he overbearingly controlled the movements of the test takers.

It was literally taken hostage.

“mister… … why would you do this... …

Seldin asked in disbelief. He seemed to ignore it, but finally let out a small sigh.

“From the beginning, this was my wish.

Its purpose was to hinder you.”

“Something like this? Why?”

“Come to think of it, did I say… … that he had children It was my daughter.”

“ancient? … … For sure.”

Seeing her blankly staring at her, he said, barely clenching his fists as if suppressing his growing anger.

“Obviously Mr. …

“It is a lie to say that I married my daughter.”

“???? yes?”

“No, I couldn’t even send it. as soon as… … Because of these damn wizards.”

What does that mean?

He looked up and murmured, as if she had briefly lost her staring gaze.

I'll be listening anyway

“How long will you be watching’?”

[Until you feel like stating your requirements?]

Arell Ernesia's voice.

The mischievous feeling from before had completely disappeared, and he answered seriously as if he fully understood the current situation.

[It's not my policy to provoke and bleed. so. Did you feel like talking about the requirements?]

“I will.”

What does he want money for? or not?

what else?

But what he said was unexpected.

“What is being asked is the neck of a certain wizard. I just want him to be brought to me and executed in front of my eyes. … … And if I have to say more, the cancellation of this selection. I will include that too.”

[…] … Is this selection cancelled? Why'?]

“Didn't I tell you? I had a daughter... … . And it's just a grudge against the person who deceived and destroyed her daughter.”

He said coldly and snorted.

“Is it fair to raise talent? come now? Don't talk nonsense.”

It seems genuinely lamentable. It seems hateful.

“Are you saying that the tower has such a face now?”

I sincerely ask that.

“On the subject of seducing and destroying young people who don’t know anything like that.”

Observing the situation, I kept talking to that man.

There are things I want to buy time for, but there are also things I care about.

“Is it a grudge?”

[I will not deny it.]

At first, I wondered if the person who was simply instigated by someone revealed his true color, but it seems that the relationship is deeper than I thought.

It's not an excuse to go around. I really feel the hate.

“… … Did you say it was your daughter?”

And just like that, Dia, who was aware of the situation and was moving, returned.

In her hand is a bundle of slightly worn-out parchment paper.

“that?”

“This is the list at the time. … … It was 23 years ago.”

And among them, I was able to confirm a list with the name of a wizard engraved on it.

“Senilla… … I entered the Magic Tower 25 years ago, and 2 years after that... … Did he die in an accident?”

“It's supposed to be like that in terms of name.”

[Nonsense.]

I deliberately left the communication tool on.

Because the surest way to find out the truth is to ask yourself.

[Sounds like an accident... …

Aren't you guys the Magic Tower that cornered that child!]

To say it was a misunderstanding has strong conviction and hatred.

I raised my hand to stop Dia, who was trying to answer, and asked.

“I’m sorry, but I want you to explain. What… … you know?”

[…] … I'll tell you.] How

a former pro

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