37 – Mage Episode 37
As Elinon joined us,
I found a solution to the problem I had been pondering.
“If I can make good use of Elinon… I might be able to control the mercenaries.”
Even with the guild leader on my side, controlling the mercenaries wouldn’t be easy.
“But what if I have a mercenary group that follows me?”
I organized my thoughts and looked up.
But…
“Elinon, why do you look like that?”
When he agreed to join us,
Elinon, who had been delighted as if he had gained the world, now had a troubled expression on his face.
“I’m worried about how to explain it to my comrades.”
“What do you mean?”
“I’m quitting being a mercenary, but I don’t know if they will do the same.”
I grabbed Elinon’s shoulders with both hands.
“You’re quitting being a mercenary? Why all of a sudden?”
“Of course, if I follow Lady Soyeongju, I should become a knight or a soldier…”
I shook Elinon, putting strength into my arms.
No, I tried to shake him.
But because of the difference in build and strength, I ended up staggering instead.
“No, you can’t!”
This Non individual is undoubtedly a talented person.
However, what is needed is not just Non, but a ‘mercenary’ Non.
Even if it’s just to efficiently control the mercenaries.
“Lord Soyoung?”
“Continue to remain as a mercenary. Stay as a mercenary and help me.”
Non had a bewildered expression.
He tightened his grip on Non’s shoulders, exerting strength in both hands.
“You said you would follow me, didn’t you?”
“Of course.”
“I have plans for you. First, let’s expand the size of the mercenary group.”
“No, that’s…”
Together with Non, they went to find Saimon.
“Lord Elwin. Please come in.”
Saimon greeted with a bow.
Because he considered me a benefactor of life.
He rescued us from the surprise attack of the Swiffer Mercenary Corps and treated the injured with potions.
Even though the potions were more for trauma treatment.
“Ahem, I have something to say. Do you have time?”
“Of course!”
He seated them side by side.
And he got to the point.
“Merge the two.”
“Suddenly!?”
“What!?”
Of course, it would be more accurate to say that Simon’s group would be joining the Innocent Mercenary Corps.
Anyway, they were merging, so be it.
“I looked into it separately, but Simon and his group mainly dealt with monster subjugation requests. No bad behavior was found.”
He explained to Inon first, then turned to Simon.
“As you know, the Innocent Mercenary Corps is good. Even if they are mercenaries, they are righteous.”
“I know. Especially the Twin-Headed Ogre incident…”
Simon hurriedly interrupted.
Because the Twin-Headed Ogre incident wasn’t a pleasant memory for Inon.
After glancing at Inon, he opened his mouth again.
“But why are you saying we should merge?”
“We plan to make the Innocent Mercenary Corps the number one mercenary corps in Ireland.”
“Suddenly!?”
“The number one mercenary corps!?”
He raised his hand to silence their words.
“So, are you in or out?”
Simon looked conflicted, but Inon, on the other hand, seemed relaxed.
It felt more like detachment than understanding.
“I will do as you wish, my lord.”
“My lord?”
Simon’s expression became even more complex at the word.
I felt a similar reaction to the word.
‘My lord…’
Since coming to this world, I’ve been addressed by two titles.
Elwin. And Soryeongju.
Those associated with the Frontier Territory called me Soryeongju.
Others referred to me as Elwin.
Of course, the people from Breeilda were an exception. They didn’t recognize me as Soryeongju.
‘The feeling is different from the word “master.”‘
‘Master’ implied a financial relationship rather than one of trust.
But ‘my lord’ was clearly a relationship with a servant.
Moreover, it was solely my own person, unrelated to the Frontier Territory.
Even if I couldn’t become a lord, this was someone who wouldn’t leave me.
“Elwin, sir? Elwin, sir?”
I woke from reverie at Simon’s voice.
“Oh, right. So, are you going to do it or not?”
“If Sir Elwin wishes it, then I will do as he says. After all, he saved our lives. However, I cannot force those who refuse.”
I pulled out a gift prepared for a positive response.
It was none other than the Potion Debt Reduction.
“Work for Innocent Mercenary Corps for just three months. If you don’t like it, you can quit.”
“If I quit, will you cancel the Potion Debt?”
“Of course.”
Simon jumped up from his seat.
“Thank you so much. If that’s the condition, all of us will join Innocent Mercenary Corps.”
Then he ran towards the group.
“Master, should I just focus on increasing my size?”
“Actually, you should hunt monsters. Overwhelm any mercenary corps in Ireland.”
I made a request through the Frostbearer Mercenary Guild.
And the results of that request are recorded in the mercenary guild.
I hoped that Innocent Mercenary Corps would rank first overwhelmingly there.
That’s why I’m also expanding the scale.
“Understood. Leave it to me.”
After finishing the conversation with Inon, I returned to my original position.
To remove the magic from the mana stone.
.
.
It took only 10 days to remove the magic from the mana stone.
As soon as the last magic was removed,
[Special Mission]
Removal of magic from Magi Stone (Complete)
HINT) Earth Restoration Skill
The Earth Restoration Skill transforms into a Magic Removal Skill.
The level of the Magic Removal Skill increases.
Magic Removal (Lv 6)
Purifies magic.
“Is the skill changing too?”
Restoring contaminated land with the Earth Restoration and purifying magic with Magic Removal seemed similar yet different.
The Earth Restoration Skill purifies contaminated land.
Although mainly used for magic removal, it can also remove other sources of contamination.
In other words, it’s a skill suitable for farming on land.
On the other hand, Magic Removal only purifies ‘magic’.
In short, it has become a skill specialized in magic.
“It doesn’t really matter.”
After all, the Earth Restoration Skill was only used for magic removal.
Although other sources of contamination were also removed as a bonus, it didn’t cause any problems.
“It might even be better. Being specialized means it’s that much more efficient.”
The system is somewhat rational.
Like how active skills using mana are more effective than passive skills.
Specialized skills were more effective than general skills.
I stood up from my seat.
And shouted loudly.
“Everyone gather! We’re going back to the River!”
As we arrived at the River, Russell came running out.
“Master! Did you find a mana stone?”
He was even more excited about the mana stone than I was.
“Look behind.”
Russell swept away the cloth, revealing only one mana stone in the torso.
“Whoa. This is…”
Russell was greatly surprised.
As surprised as he was, he was equally delighted.
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Because it meant it was expensive.
“How is it? It must be extremely expensive, right?”
“Yes. However…”
“However?”
“The larger the mana stone, the often lower the density.”
This was a fact I didn’t know either.
The price could be lower than expected.
“Well, expensive things are still expensive. Can I leave the sales to you?”
“Of course. Master.”
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Leaving the mana stone sales to Russell,
I wrote a letter to my father.
Because I needed his permission for the next task.
Time passed like that,
And Russell came back.
Before my father’s reply.
“Master, I’m back.”
“You’ve done well.”
“Where should I assign the slaves?”
“Well, that’s the thing…”
I could only decide once my father’s reply arrived.
While hesitating like that,
Finally, the letter arrived.
“Oh! Wait, Russell. A letter has arrived just in time.”
I quickly unfolded the letter and read it.
The moment I saw the phrase “specially permitted” at the end, I clenched my fist.
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“It seems like it was quite a shock.”
“A shock, you say?”
“It’s about Aine. Look at her feeble appearance.”
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“Isn’t it unusual compared to usual?”
“Russell, don’t you feel the change in emotions even though you’re a merchant?”
“Well… I’m sorry. But do you plan to build a village at the outpost?”
Russell changed the subject.
His doubts were understandable.
The population of Seriver is about 5,000.
This includes the number of slaves and the personnel of the mercenary street.
With the vast surrounding land, a population of ten thousand could easily be accommodated.
Nevertheless, it would be strange to build a separate village.
Especially in such a dangerous outpost.
“To control the mercenaries.”
“Control… you mean?”
“So send the slaves who joined this time to the outpost. Also, recommend someone to Isaac to manage the outpost farm.”
“I understand.”
Russell bid farewell and left to carry out the instructions.
Alone, he unfolded the letter in his hand once again.
[… I have read the letter you sent. …]
[… The principle that supports the Empire is the Emperor, the nobles, the knights, and the common people. …]
[… Your words are new yet follow the basic principles of the Empire. Therefore, I especially permit it.]
