Chapter 38 – Entor Kingdom’s 3rd Knight Order Commander (3)

-Entor Kingdom’s 3rd Knight Order Commander’s POV-

It’s finally over.

I managed to finish the audience～!

I felt like there was a dangerous part in the middle but I guess everything’s okay.

I didn’t feel my vice commander laughing at me so that should be the case.

「Commander Dadavis, thank you for listening to my sudden wish. Is that the greater mage of Entor?」

Ah, come to think of it, they requested us to bring him to the audience.

That means it’s not over yet.

Such a shame.

「Yes but, what kind of business do you want from our country’s top mage?」

Areh?

Did I just say something bad?

No, I only wish to say something.

「….there’s no need for you to speak solemnly from here.」

「Ah, that’s great～」

「「Commander!」」

Why do I have to get shouted at by my vice commander and adjutant?

His majesty the king of Emperors himself says it’s okay so it should be okay.

「Don’t worry about it. It would be easier for us to talk with this.」

「However, your majesty….」

「Vice Commander Kimir-dono, you don’t have to mind it.」

「…..I understand. So, what would you like to ask our mage about?」

Ask?

Ah, I remember when they asked us to bring him, they said they wanted to ask him something.

I don’t remember the details because I was reviewing what I had to say when I’m in the audience.

「I heard that there is a magic stone found in the ancient ruins of Entor. I wonder if that magic stone is still in your country?」

A magic stone from an ancient ruin?

Sure, there is.

「Yes, there is. However, the power contained in the magic stone was consumed a long time ago. It can only be regarded as research material.」

Hnn?

They look disappointed, why?

「It’s not polite of me to hide it when we are the ones who are asking for advice. Do you know about the magic stone that our former king has found?」

I’ve heard of it.

I’m sure he’s referring to the magic stone that is said to have been used to control the forest.

「Yes.」

「That magic stone broke in two when it was attacked by the wrath of the forest. The huge amount of magical power within it had also been lost when it broke.」

I heard that the Emperors Kingdom was attacked by the forest.

So, it was true.

「Currently, the magic stone is repairing itself. The mages of our country are helpless to stop it.」

「…..what?」

「Repairing itself? No way, that’s impossible.」

As if to cover my surprised voice, the greater mage behind me raised his voice.

I’ve never heard of a magic stone repairing itself.

Or will it regain its power once it repaired itself?

Were they going to ask about that?

「How far has it been restored?」

My vice commander asked with a strange expression.

Yeah, that’s certainly an important point.

「It was discovered when a nearby mage ran out of magic and collapsed. After that, we put up several barriers to slow down its repair speed. However, it was able to break the barrier by absorbing the magic power of the barrier.」

「Is the magic stone attacking the barrier?」

A loud voice came from behind again.

It sounds pretty excited compared to earlier.

This is bad.

「Mage Amagar! Calm down!」

The vice commander immediately called him out and he calmed down.

This Mage Amagar is a researcher of magic stone.

However, when it comes to research, he’s too enthusiastic.

When he’s researching, he sometimes forgets to sleep and continues until he collapses.

You can’t imagine how much trouble he has caused to the people around him.

「I’m sorry. This is the first time something like this happened. Will be alright if I could take a look at that magic stone?」

I thought he calmed down but it looks like he didn’t.

It just looked like that.

I can already smell trouble.

「My apologies, your majesty. Mage Amagar, you can’t see it and you need to calm down.」

The vice commander called out again as if he was tired.

It seems that he’s gone so far since the vice commander’s tone is already strong.

You’ll get lectured later.

I’m sorry for your loss.

「Thank you Vice Commander Kimir. If you promise to not approach the magic stone, I’ll let you see it.」

『Eh?』

That’s what everyone from our country said.

Even Mage Amagar was surprised by the unexpected answer.

He just asked for it and there’s that.

I thought it was impossible but I guess his feelings reached the king.

However, can you really show the magic stone, a national treasure of your country, to a mage from another country?

No, perhaps they really want to stop it from repairing itself.

That’s how much of a threat the magic stone is, or at least that’s what I think.

「Can I ask you about the magic stone, your majesty?」

「I heard rumors that it has the power to attack the forest, is it true?」

「It’s true. The magic stone in question is what triggered the evil eye magic that attacked the forest. I heard that it also has the power to amplify power. The magic stone was also used to strengthen the slave crest binding the slaves. It also prolonged the life of the king as well as several mages. Aside from those, the magic stone has also been used for other miserations.」

I’ve never heard of a magic stone with that much power.

I looked at the sorcerer behind me and he was lost in thought.

「Mage Amagar, what do you think?」

「I’ve never seen or heard of a magic stone that could hold that much power and cast something that massive. The forest alone is vast. It should be impossible for the magic eye to cover the whole forest. As for the amplification of power, it’s true that the magic stone has that power but there’s a limit to it.」

Mage Amagar is a passionate researcher and his knowledge level is one of the best in our country.

And yet, he doesn’t know that the magic stone has that power.

Just from what I heard, there’s no doubt that that thing being able to repair itself is a threat.

「Mage Amagar, do you want to see the magic stone?」

「If there’s really no problem, I’d like to see it with my own eyes.」

「However, make sure to not get close. If it senses magic, it will attack the barrier more violently.」

Mage Amagar bowed with a serious expression.

As a researcher, I’m sure he wouldn’t let the chance of seeing it go away.

However, can this guy stay calm once he’s before the magic stone?

In the past, he hugged a dangerous magic stone even though he was warned not to touch it and he also acted stupidly in front of the king after seeing a magic stone offered to the king.

「Cafiret, if Mage Amagar does something stupid, stop him even if you have to beat him up.」

「Affirmative.」

As expected of the vice commander, making sure that troubles will be dealt with as soon as possible.

However, the rope you gave him seems to be too thick.

And where did you get it from?

「Why did you bring a rope?」

「When it was decided that we will bring Mage Amagar, I thought we would need it.」

….Well, you thought it was necessary after remembering the things he has done in the past?

You respect how knowledgeable he is but you are careful with his attitude regarding to research.

「I’ll leave dealing with Mage Amagar to you.」

「Leave it to me.」

His majesty the king was surprised when he saw the rope.

Normally, you wouldn’t bring something like a rope to an audience.

He probably can’t think of a reason what’s that for.

Please, don’t do something stupid.

---Scene Change---

「This way, please.」

It is the Prime Minister, Gaji-dono, who guided us towards the magic stone.

However, why is Mage Amagar already tied up?

「What happened?」

「He tried to open the door and check inside without permission.」

「What the heck are you doing, Mage Amagar! Think before you do something.」

「I’m sorry. I got too excited when I thought it was close so….this rope.」

「it will stay as it is. Who knows what will you do when you see the magic stone?」

The vice commander nods.

The adjutant has been looking on the floor but his shoulders are trembling.

This guy is laughing too much.

「Here we are.」

Gaji-dono put his hand on the door to open it and Mage Amagar slipped in immediately.

He tried to run but the rope was pulled.

Both the vice commander and the adjutant can only sigh seeing him like that.

The 4th Knight Order Commander, Mizeros, who had come with us, finally burst into laughter.

He has been holding it in until now.

「Haa. Did you not hear a word I said!」

「….ehto, is he alright?」

Gaji-dono looked troubled.

And the reason was a mage from our country running wild.

「I’m very sorry.」

「No….I guess he likes magic stone that much.」

I don’t think it’s on the level of “like”. I’m sure it has already reached an abnormal level.

Well, I’m sure everyone has noticed it.

「「Haa」」

Voices of Gaji-dono and my voice commander overlap as Mage Amagar rolls around on the floor.

I never thought he would do that here.

Did he forget where we were?

「Vice commander, you’d better calm down a bit.」

「It’s okay. I’m calm. However, we should do something before he does any more abomination.」

Yeah, I agree.

I wonder if he doesn’t notice what he has been doing.

Anyway, let’s look at the magic stone.

We followed Mage Amagar into the room as if we were being dragged.

「This is….big!」

There were many rumors about the magic stone but I never heard of its size.

I never thought it would be this big.

However, I can feel something evil in the air.

I heard strange voices next to me. It came from Mage Amagar but I ignored him.

The people of Emperors are also pretending he’s not here.