Translator: AkazaTL
Pr/Ed: Sol IX
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Chapter 91: Spirit Soul Magic Armor (1)
'Mages cannot defeat knights of the sa realm in a one-on-one fight' was a common theory passed down in the continent until now.
People believed that a mage could not win against a knight who had reached the sa realm because a mage's Mana Shield would often shatter when directly hit by a knight's Blade Aura.
However, there was one person who shattered this conventional wisdom that seed like it would last forever.
He was the monarch of the Magic Kingdom Maganus, Scada, who was the biggest obstacle to the Empire's unification of the continent.
During the Unification War, Scada single-handedly faced nurous famous generals and brave knights of the Empire and sent them to the afterlife.
Of course, the biggest driving force that allowed Scada to fight desperately against the Empire's knights and win was his innate ‘combat sense’.
In addition, there was an artifact that allowed him to unfold that innate combat sense boldly without a shred of fear, and that was.
‘Spirit Soul Magic Armor. A legendary armor inhabited by the souls of spirits that have now abandoned humans and gone into hiding.’
Around the ti the Continental Unification War broke out, the Spirit Soul Magic Armor was in the hands of a child from an insignificant noble family on the outskirts of the Empire.
In the aftermath of the Empire's civil war, the artifacts in the Imperial Treasure Warehouse passed through many hands, and as a result, countless treasures were scattered all over the Empire.
Later, the noble who was the owner of the magic armor was killed by the magic corps led by Scada in a surprise attack that occurred early in the war.
Scada, who obtained the Spirit Soul Magic Armor as a trophy of this surprise attack, beca a nightmare-like existence to the knights of the Empire.
Nurous famous generals of the Empire t their end at the hands of Scada.
Eventually, when the Unification War was nearing its end, Gillian made this confession to Alexar.
“If only we hadn't handed over the Spirit Soul Magic Armor to Scada, this war would have ended 3 years, no, 5 years earlier.”
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‘It must definitely be here. The Imperial Treasure Warehouse wouldn't have been touched by human hands yet, and no one with the eye to recognize the value of the magic armor would have entered here.’
Having entered the Imperial Treasure Warehouse, I, Hein Reichart, diligently wandered through the warehouse in search of the magic armor.
The biggest reason the Spirit Soul Magic Armor could fall into Scada's hands was that it was difficult for an ordinary person to recognize the true value of this armor.
That is why a child of a noble family, who was nothing special, could possess this armor until it fell into Scada's hands.
‘Where is it hiding?’
On the walls of the Imperial Treasure Warehouse, which could only be described as vast, treasured swords, armor, and magic staves that seed like they would appear in legends were densely hung.
But…….
‘It should be around here…….’
The place where my footsteps, which had been moving without hesitation, stopped was a wall filled with accessories hung with various jewels and protective charms in rows.
‘Huh? Didn't he say the Grand Duke is clearly a swordsman?’
Isabella, who was watching this appearance from behind, had no choice but to tilt her head.
Of course, none of the accessories here were rare, but the main characters of this treasure warehouse were undoubtedly the various weapons and armor.
Especially if the person who stepped foot in here was a knight who mainly used a sword.
‘Accessories, not weapons or armor?’
Isabella fell into thought for a mont at my incomprehensible behavior. And…….
‘Did he think he couldn't take sothing too precious? But since he can't completely ignore Oppa's sincerity, he must be trying to choose the one with the least value among them.’
Isabella, who accepted my behavior as modesty, gently shook her head.
‘There’s no need for that. Since Oppa said he would give it, he should take sothing good. Hmm, I think that breastplate over there would suit him well. Or that gauntlet over there would be okay too…….’
The sword stuck in my waist looked quite good, but unlike the sword, the cloak and guards I was wearing didn't look very special.
While Isabella was indulging in an imaginary doll ga by trying various armors on my body in her head.
“Your Highness, I have decided.”
“Ah, have you chosen? Grand Duke.”
My voice ca out after I finished choosing the gift given by the 1st Prince.
Isabella's eyes sparkled as she quickly examined what object I had chosen.
“Ah!”
A gasp burst out from Isabella's mouth without her realizing it as she confird the identity of the object held in my hand.
‘Isn’t that just a necklace with a low-level defense spell on it?’
The object I chose was a black necklace made entirely of tal with a dull, darkish texture.
The necklace was an object that didn't even suit a swordsman, and compared to other artifacts engraved with all kinds of spells and protections, the spell engraved on this necklace was also poor.
The only reason that necklace, which was shabby compared to other artifacts in the first place, could be in the Imperial Treasure Warehouse was one.
It was because the material of that necklace could not be identified at all.
It was only kept in the treasure warehouse just in case, but the rank of that necklace was so low that it couldn't even be compared to other treasures.
‘Of all things, to pick sothing like this!’
Perhaps thinking that the goodwill her brother showed after a long ti was crushed, Isabella looked at with resentful eyes.
Thinking that this had gone too far to be accepted as simple modesty, Isabella decided to give one more chance eventually.
“Grand Duke, how about thinking about it once more?”
“Pardon?”
“As the Grand Duke has seen, there are quite a lot of useful items here. Of course, I am not disregarding the Grand Duke's eye. But since it is a rare opportunity, how about thinking about it a little more carefully?”
Isabella politely requested to reconsider the choice.
“If by any chance the Grand Duke is feeling burdened, I would like to tell you once again that there is no need for that. It is none other than the 1st Prince's will to give a gift to the Grand Duke. I promise you once again that there will be no trouble for the Grand Duke even later on.”
She also didn't forget to make it clear once again that I didn't need to show modesty.
“I am truly grateful for the Princess's concern, but this is sufficient for .”
Despite Isabella's dissuasion, my choice did not change.
Rather.
Click.
As if to confirm that I had no intention of changing my choice, I hung it around my neck right there.
“Are you really sure about this?”
“Of course, Your Highness.”
Since the party involved in the choice acted like this, there was nothing more Isabella could do.
“Then I shall take my leave.”
“Please do so. You guys there, guide the Grand Duke.”
Having finished all my business, I headed to my quarters receiving the guidance of the knights.
‘Strange. From the rumors I heard and his appearance just a mont ago, he didn't seem like a person who would go out of his way to act humble in a place like this…….’
While personally locking the door of the treasure warehouse, Isabella shook her head repeatedly.
‘But he doesn't seem like a person who lacks the eye to the point of not recognizing the value of the objects here either.’
Creak.
Thud.
Woooong-
A mont later, with a magnificent sound, the door of the treasure warehouse closed, and even the sealing was perfectly finished.
Isabella, confirming that there was no one around, muttered to herself in a low voice.
“Hein Reichart…… What is he?”
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‘Judging by its state, it seems it hasn't even achieved the first awakening yet, this will be a bit of a headache.’
Around the ti Isabella was tilting her head, I was also lost in thought.
Holding the Spirit Soul Magic Armor, which had a truly heterogeneous appearance to be called a ‘magic armor’, I carefully retraced the mories of the past.
‘Scada completed six awakenings to fully draw out the power possessed by the Spirit Soul Magic Armor. Then I will have to go through the sa process too…….’
Thinking about the awakenings I had to go through from now on and the countless materials needed for that process, my head couldn't help but get complicated.
Since Scada was the monarch of ‘Maganus’, the country with the richest magical power on the continent, he might not have had difficulty obtaining the materials needed for the awakening of the magic armor.
But compared to that, the power I could mobilize was extrely partial.
‘Phew, let’s not rush.’
To suppress the impatience that kept raising its head, I put strength into the hand holding the Spirit Soul Magic Armor.
‘It seems you will have to stay in this form for the ti being.’
The Spirit Soul Magic Armor had the characteristic that its appearance and abilities changed according to the awakening stage.
The form the magic armor could take in its current state was a necklace. The power it could exert was only a low-level defense spell.
‘Well, if this object wasn't in this form in the first place, it wouldn't have co into my hands either. No need to rush. If I prepare step by step, eventually this magic armor will beco a great strength to .’
Having shaken off the thoughts by shaking my head, I began to review the future plans.
Since I succeeded in arriving safely at the heart of the Empire, and even succeeded in receiving a hefty gift due to the unexpected whim shown by Themia.
However,
Woooong-
An unusual sound that disturbed my concentration was heard.
The direction the sound ca from was the inner pocket of the coat I had taken off.
Thinking of what object was in that inner pocket, my eyes narrowed.
‘Why again…… I clearly told her not to use it carelessly unless it was an urgent matter…….’
The conversation we had the night before leaving Abysin ca to my mind.
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“Wow, that’s cheap! Cheap!”
“……What?”
“I an, Master is saying you’re going to leave here alone and go to a big city to see fun things and co back!”
“……I must have explained? I’m going to work, not to play.”
I barely held back the words rising to my throat that my trip to the Empire could be a dangerous task of sticking my head into a tiger's maw.
“No, still. Anyway, you’re going to ride an airship too. Right?”
“……If it wasn't for this job, I wouldn't ride it even if they offered. So you don't have to be envious.”
I couldn't understand at all why Sherazade was envious of riding a re airship when she could fly in the sky anyti she just stretched out her arm.
Judging from the experience of riding(?) both an airship and Sherazade, the airship was incomparable to Sherazade in all aspects such as speed, ride comfort, and performance.
“And you’re going to eat a lot of delicious things too, right?”
“…….”
“If the Sacred Festival opens in a place called the Empire, they do lots of banquets too. Now I also know everything about what humans do when they gather!”
Perhaps wanting to boast that she had studied a lot about the human world, Sherazade put both hands on her waist and snorted humph, humph repeatedly with a proud expression.
“A…… Anyway, it’s cheap. and Master are one in body and spirit, but leaving only here and Master going alone. That’s an. Really an.”
Although she went into facial expression managent imdiately after realizing that now was not the ti to boast about such things.
“…….”
I didn't know since when Sherazade and I were one in body and spirit, but leaving on a journey leaving her behind who was sulking like this didn't make my heart comfortable either.
“Alright. Then I just have to buy these gifts you ntioned, right?”
“Un. Un!”
Eventually, I accepted the demands Sherazade held out.
In any case, there were almost no rewards given to her despite her many contributions until now.
I decided to endure this level of trouble to reward her as well.
“I’ll say it once again, but don't cause trouble while I’m gone and stay quietly. This is like an ergency contact network, so use it only in important cases.”
“Un, un. Got it!”
Sherazade accepted the crystal ball I held out, beaming with her usual expression.
***
“……What is it?”
Eventually, I let out a short sigh and activated the crystal ball.
-Master, where are you right now!
A mont later, Sherazade's face, impressive with her large and transparent eyes as always, floated in the air.
“You rember my words to refrain from using this unless it's an urgent matter, right?”
I quickly examined the scenery reflected behind Sherazade, but nowhere could I find traces that a seemingly urgent problem had occurred.
Because of that, my eyes asking her a question had no choice but to narrow.
-I asked where you are right now!
But Sherazade didn't think to answer my question and only asked again repeatedly.
Her expression looked quite serious, but it didn't seem like a problem had occurred in Abysin while I was away either.
Then why on earth did she attempt an urgent contact?
-Those babies, where did you et them?
“Baby?”
And the mont I heard the word ‘baby’ pop out of Sherazade's mouth, my doubt reached its peak.
Sherazade spoke once again as if urging .
-No, I an, where did you et those babies? Quickly show those babies!
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