Chapter 408

I want to distance myself from Reinhardt. But I knew that in order to organize my complicated thoughts, I had to focus on something. When I memorize complex magic formulas or face difficult problems, my distractions disappear. Harry had often cleared his mind through studying and research. That's why Harry was obsessed with research. Even that research, the dimensional portal that Reinhardt had proposed, was a miserable warp gate study, but that was all Harry had to cling to. After finishing work at the temple, Harry headed to the palace. Researching the warp gate system in the Royal Magic Department's library was originally Reinhardt's proposal, but Harry became interested in it as well. The vast magic system that had been built up over a long period of time. Understanding that massive system, which had been touched by countless archmages, was a rewarding feeling in itself. Although it was a warp gate study, it required a basic understanding of dimensional magic. Therefore, Harry raised his understanding to the level where he could develop the gate system himself if it was small-scale. Because of recent events, the atmosphere around the temple had changed a lot. "Sir, if you come out of the temple..." There were many people outside the temple who were murmuring to see Reinhardt and Ellen. Most people wouldn't even recognize Reinhardt and Ellen's appearance, so even if they came out of the temple, they wouldn't recognize them. The temple guards were controlling and treating them with courtesy in case the crowd went wild. "Arthurius's rebirth..." There were also people who made incomprehensible sounds. I've heard of strange cults that believe in Lagan Arthurius's rebirth. Why are these people gathered here? Do they believe in Reinhardt's strange words about Arthurius's rebirth? Harry couldn't understand people's strangeness. But there are results. The hope of humanity. Reinhardt, Ellen, and Olivia, who have become such beings in no time. She was small and humble. There was no reason to be humble, but if the other person was too huge, she was bound to lose her mind. That's why Harry tried to give up. Passing through the crowd, Harry headed to the palace. Upon arriving at the Royal Magic Department, Harry looked around at the different atmosphere than usual. Many wizards were gathered in front of the research data reading room, watching over some piles of books. "Wow... this method..." "Amazing..." "Where did you get this from?" They seemed to be high-ranking officials rather than lower-level employees of the Magic Department, just by looking at the wizards who were examining the materials in front of a considerable amount of magic books. Harry may not be close with the royal wizards at the Magic Department, but he finds a helpful advisor in a young wizard named Rose Dwin who assists him with understanding dimensional magic and finding necessary materials. Despite feeling small in comparison to the high-ranking officials, Harry continues his research. Outside the temple, there is a crowd murmuring about Reinhardt and Ellen, and some even believe in strange cults about Lagan Arthurius's rebirth. However, Harry is unable to understand their strangeness and continues on to the palace. At the Royal Magic Department, high-ranking officials are examining piles of magic books, including rare vision books that were recently discovered from a new dungeon in Darkland. Rose Dwin speculates that the books were brought back by adventurers who may have encountered a powerful lich in the dungeon. Translation: I had always thought of him as just a diligent and smart person, but now there was something strange about him. "I don't know if it's my turn, but it would be nice if I could take a look. Although I don't think I'll be able to..." It was an indescribable feeling. I don't know what was embedded in that gaze, but I felt something that could penetrate people's hearts. However, such a gaze was not particularly special for a wizard. It was natural for a wizard to be interested in rare magic books. But a lich's tomb. A large number of vision books that were presumed to have been discovered there. Although I couldn't know for sure, there were probably very powerful magics that were not known to the world. Dangerous power. But powerful power. Harry hesitated for a moment, then his mind cleared. If he possessed knowledge that was too dangerous, he would become a dangerous wizard. Harry repeated the words that the Duke of Sangtu-an used to say as a habit in his head. "I'm curious. Where did you discover such valuable magic?" Harry couldn't shake off the feeling that the wizard's gaze on the magic book was a bit strange. "Where did they get it from... Where..." A small murmur that was barely audible sent a chill down Harry's spine. * * * Baeksaek Palace, Arunaria. "Your Highness, the documents you requested last time have arrived from the Association." "Hmm... is that so." Duke Sangtu-an took out the report that the messenger had brought in from the office of the palace. As he read the report, the Duke spoke as if he was passing by. "Is it difficult to understand?" "Yes, it's not top secret, but they said it should be considered as Association property." "It's ridiculous that they claim ownership of something that they didn't even develop themselves." The report that the Duke was looking at listed the titles and contents of the books. The contents included theories on simplifying the structure of fire magic spells to increase efficiency, methods for improving and increasing magical concentration density, and improving the efficiency of internal magical power usage. Although the names of the books were not like that, the contents of the books analyzed the magic theories that could be found. It was unknown whether these theories would actually be effective, and the Duke himself had not directly read the magic books, so he didn't know if they could be theorized. "To extract this much magic theory from the magic books that adventurers barely picked up from the books they found in the maze that was presumed to be a lich's tomb in Darkland... There are countless unsolved mysteries and unexplored dungeons in Darkland. The lich's tomb that was recently discovered was one of those unsolved mysteries. Originally, it was not a matter that would even be reported to the Duke. The important thing was the few spell books that the adventurers picked up while wandering around there. Spell books are divided into theory books and spell books that deal with magic. Four types of spell books. Although it may not completely overturn all the magic theories that have been used up until now, it was enough to extract sufficient improvements. But it's not just about improvements - the fact that more efficient methods are written in such a magic book is a remarkable discovery. The value of the magic book itself goes without saying, and the magical value is even greater. A lich's tomb. Several magic books, almost like byproducts, contain such content. The last line of the report stated that the Association is considering the possibility of an arch-lich existing in that dungeon. An arch-lich, a fantastic existence like a dragon that is not commonly found in legends. The fact that the Association has made such an irrational judgment shows that no one knows what is really sleeping in that recently discovered lich's tomb. How long have they been studying magic to possess such magic? Then what kind of content is contained in the real vision of that lich? However, it is difficult to identify the identity of the maze in that lich's dungeon, and it is judged to be very dangerous, so neither the Association nor the guild showed any direct movement yet. Magicians are usually cautious, and that applies to the Duke as well. Adventurers are like rainwater that seeps in with money anyway. If they risk their lives to get a magic book, the Association, guild, or someone like the Duke can buy it. There is no reason why they should take the risk themselves. But. If that magic book falls into the hands of the guild or the Association, the Duke can only hear that there was a discovery. Magicians are also closed, so even guild or Association magicians are reluctant to share their visions with each other. It is even fortunate to let outside magicians know that there has been such an achievement. "Hmm..." It's best to take it before it's taken away. But like the Duke thinks, the Association, guild, or even the royal family may eventually take notice. If not adventurers, but a group for dungeon exploration is formed by the magic association, magician guild, or the royal family, even if it's the arch-lich's tomb, it will be uncovered. What is really in this tomb? Dangerous knowledge only creates dangerous magicians. And the maze, which is undoubtedly filled with many dangerous magics, will give birth to countless dangerous magicians. We need to know the reality of the maze. Even if it's to prevent dangerous magics from being released into the world. "Prepare for the magician corps." "Yes, Your Highness." The Duke was thinking of going out for the first time in a long time.