9th Circle Lord - 176 #176화 confrontation

The territory of the Seolsans begins west of the Old Monster Territory and extends to Naksanor.

There is no overlap with the domain of heterogeneous people and humans.

But that’s also an old saying.

“There was no antagonism and conflict to do this. This race was busy recovering from the wounds suffered by the Dragon, and humans flourished after Jillian’s unified empire. It started a hundred years ago when racial conflict surfaced.”

It’s good that peace continued.

Hana Cox’s subsequent words were not just a pleasure.

“As reconstruction and development continued, the population grew and the land was too small to handle. As we’ve been expanding, we’ve been antagonizing each other by considering each other as rivals.”

“I see.”

As the war disappears, the population naturally increases.

The population grows, and the land to stand on is cramped.

Naturally, expanding it leads to conflicts and disputes between races.

Luther’s expression was serious at Cox’s explanation, which pointed out the current situation of the continent sharply.

“There will be a war again.”

“Yes, I suppose it should have started by now.”

“I saw the world after I woke up and saw humans and elves fighting in the border area.”

“Elves. They’re a warlike race that’s at the forefront of this race.”

“The Elves are belligerent? No way.”

Luther didn’t think so.

They protect nature and interact with spirits.

In his memory, the Elf was not very active.

Cox grinned.

“We were mistaken when we saw their weakened side. They’re never easy. He’s stubborn and narrow-minded. They believe that their path is only right, and they are a race that gives those who do not.”

“Really?”

I can’t believe it.

Cox slapped his chin on the half-confident Luther.

“If you really don’t believe it, you should go to Elves’ society yourself. You can disguise yourself like me, so you’ll find out once you’re in their society.”

“I should.”

I think I’ll have to observe all the species.

Luther woke up shaking his butt.

“I’ve got to go now.”

“What are you going to do?”

“And so does the Seolsans, and so does the Elves. I’m going to visit them.”

“If there is a race war, where will your choice go?”

“That’s a good time to judge.”

“Keep an eye on the Seolsans. They look like you. Cool and determined. Even if humans and ethnic groups are united, you can never compare them.”

“I suppose so, because I inherited my power.”

Hasn’t it changed over time?

But Luther didn’t feel much of Cox’s warning.

The Seolsan people’s tendencies are clear-minded even if they do not have to be introduced into Ener soul.

Since it is good in nature, there will be no significant change.

Luther opened the portal.

Cox grinned.

“Have you given up on your trip?”

“I shouldn’t have met you.”

I was shaken by Cox’s useless words.

Cox grinned at his whining.

“By all appearances, you are not meant to be free to put everything down.”

“I guess it’s because of your fate.”

Luther announced his farewell as he tucked himself into the portal.

“Come again.”

He disappeared and Cox smiled interestingly.

“Enemies would be easy, but they’re not enemies. I wonder what your decision is.”

How can we resolve conflicts among species?

Cox was wondering where Luther’s choice would go for a long time.

The sound of rain and wind outside is calm when I come back again.

I guess the rain is slowly stopping.

Luther lay on a wet straw and looked at the ceiling with raindrops dripping.

‘Where shall we start?’

The priority is to understand the situation between each species.

Then there is no point in investigating in such remote areas.

I need to understand the situation of the human world first.

‘We’re gonna have to go to the capital.’

I should go to Elmont, the beginning and center of everything.

When Luther, who made up his mind, stood up, the door opened and the village chief appeared.

There are steamed potatoes in his basket.

“Magician, you must be hungry. Have some of this.”

“Thanks.”

Luther looked at the chief while holding a steaming potato.

“I have a question.”

“Just tell me.”

“What do you think of this race?”

“Binary race?”

The chief, who was asking back, soon drew an impression.

“Very bad guys. They’re desperate to kill us.”

“Okay.”

Humans had a negative perception of heterogeneous people.Luther cut the potatoes and said goodbye.

“Potato, thank you. I think I’m going to go now.”

“The rain hasn’t stopped yet.”

“It won’t rain in Elmont.”

As soon as the words were over, Luther’s appearance became blurry and soon disappeared.

The surprised chief dropped the basket and soon rubbed his eyes.

However, Luther, who disappeared, was not seen again.

Arriving in Elmont, the capital and nationality of the coastal city, Luther glanced at the crowds that filled the road in sunny weather.

Everyone was energetic and busy.

The lively city was full of huge buildings and was large.

It’s a few times wider than it used to be.’

In the past, the desert was all around Elmont.

But now there were huge buildings lined up.

Perhaps the whole East is in this shape.

‘That’s great. Is this Jillian’s legacy?

While chewing on Jillian, who founded the Empire Elmont, people glanced at Luther in his wizard costume.

Wizards, for example and now, are the old and the present.

People look at me from time to time.

Luther caught a guard among them.

“Let me ask you a question.”

The guard nodded.

“What’s the matter?”

“It’s my first time in the capital, so let me ask you something.”

“Tell me.”

The guard was polite, perhaps because he guessed he was a wizard.

“Who is the current Chief Magician of the Imperial Palace?”

“You’re a wizard, and you don’t know that?”

“I can’t remember, so please understand.”

“I understand that magicians are all smart, but I don’t think so either. “The Chief Magician of the Imperial Household is Duke Barrio.”

“Thanks.”

After Luther broke up with the guards, he caught the carriage.

“Let’s go to the palace.”

The demonman went straight to the palace without much doubt.

As soon as they reached the entrance of the palace, guards began to check.

Luther looked at the inspectors with interest.

‘It’s an artifect.’

There was a black stick in the hands of the soldiers who were checking, and they were using it to scan the wagon.

Every time the stick looked through the carriage, it could be seen inside one after another.

A soldier stirred the rod in the direction of Luther.

Ring, ring, ring!

The red light came on and the soldiers asked Luther.

“Please let me know your identity.”

“It’s Luther, the seven-circle wizard. Show the Duke of Barrio.”

“Did you bring your ID?”

“No need.”

Luther looked at the soldiers with a demon.

The soldiers’ eyes became hazy and soon nodded.

“Yes, sir. Please go in.”

The hard iron door opened and Luther got out of the carriage.

“Good job.”

When he walked in after handing over the wages to the demonman, the Elmont palace revealed its true nature.

“Hmm.”

The structure was unusual.

The bushes are twisted like a maze, with old people wearing crowns standing in different positions.

Luther laughed without realizing it.

‘You’re a magician.’

The mana stone is embedded in the statue, and it is working separately.

It’s no ordinary skill.

It must be Jillian’s work.

Jillian’s talent is so excellent that Luther points to his successor.

This skill is no ordinary thing.

Luther passed through the magic camp.

The Magic Circle makes you wander like a bush maze.

Hana Luther had no fear of getting lost as he penetrated the root of the rune language.

On the contrary to Luther who escaped from the maze, a knight heading toward the entrance murmurs past.

Listening carefully, it was a secret slogan that escaped the magic camp.

You’re giving individual subjects a black slogan. It’s hard to go overboard at this rate.’

Perhaps it was the primary defense against intruders.

After passing the maze, I saw the palace.

The Imperial Palace was not as splendid as the Basco Empire of the past, but it was practical.

If I had to express it, it seemed to emulate the old temple.

Multiple columns and right-angled buildings.

Above all, the layout was interesting.

“I put my heart into it.’

It resembles the form of a magic wand.

Perhaps in case of an emergency, the current layout of the building will greatly help to amplify.

As he escaped from the maze, knights wearing black pitches approached.

Luther was hypnotized by the knights as he did by the soldiers.

‘You’re not human.’

The glare in the pitch is unusual.

“Please give me your name and business.”

Luther swept his chin when asked a hard question without anyhow.

“You guys are Ego knights.”

It seems to be Jillian’s legacy.

“Please give me your name and business.”

In Luther’s assessment, the knights repeated the question.

He expressed his regret.

I don’t have feelings for him. That’s Jillian’s limit.’

Luther, who was muttering, soon got a scratch.

‘Wait a minute, we can go beyond that when we’re at the level of making Ego.’

A strange family came to mind.

If you have magical knowledge to create ego by injecting life into inanimate objects, you can do anything you want.

No way.’

A negative thought came to mind, but Luther tried to put it to rest.Luther revealed his identity and purpose to them.

The Ego knights were silent, and the answer came out immediately.

“Duke Barrio is in the Oval Office now.”

“Guide me.”

“Follow me.”

The driver walked ahead.

Luther grinned.

One walks ahead and the other walks closely behind itself.

This means that depending on the situation, there is an ulterior motive to use force.

‘It used to be taboo to stand behind a sorcerer, but now it’s not.’

Wizards who hate surprises freak out when someone is behind them.

However, it seems that there is no such taboo in peace anymore.

Luther, who was escorted to the office, was checked once again.

This time, it is a regular wizard, not an egoist.

Luther hypnotized the wizard and headed straight to Duke Barrio’s office.

Knock knock!

When I knocked, I heard a sound to come inside.

The owner of the voice was an old man with a white beard.

Luther asked to him with gray hair.

“Duke Barrio?”

The sword of Duke Barrio wiggled.

Be rude in one’s speech.

“That’s right. Who are you?”

“Surely the chief wizard of the imperial family. 8 Circle Master? But nine circles seem to be a long way off.”

Duke Barrio’s back became stiff in the evaluation.

The opponent is serious.

Duke Barrio raised his guard, drawing up Manna.

“Who are you?”

“I have no personal regrets, but I can’t help it. Excuse me for a moment.”

Luther shook his hand.

Duke Barrio’s eyes turned upside down and fell like a sand castle.

Luther moved him to a corner and created a hidden magic circle around him.

Finally, I felt the memory of Duke Barrio.

After carefully examining his childhood, growth, and current situation, he pulled the rope from the ceiling.

The wizards appeared and Luther, disguised as Barrio, said.

“I will immediately acknowledge the Emperor, so let the palace know.”

“Yes.”

The wizards went back and Luther was lost in thought.

“If you play with the emperor, you’ll see what kind of conflict with the heterogeneous population has reached.’

In addition, you will be able to know what the position of the Seolsan people is.

While waiting, he brought a message that the wizards would allow him to know.

Luther, who turned away, accompanied the wizards to the palace.

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