Chapter 127
Chapter 127
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 127
Chapter Title: Creature Summon Magic Circle
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Prim received instructions for Dun through the record parchment.
Magic evolution of abilities.
It seemed like an extension of the previous request.
{Primavera: Wait just a moment. A soldier who scouted the Imperial Army last time brought back info on their forces.}
{Dun: Got it. Hurry up.}
{Primavera: On my way.}
Prim was currently inspecting the First Unit that Ruyan had raised.
Flames blazed fiercely every time the fire-affinity magic swordsmen of the First Unit swung their blades.
"So, what did they say about the current state of the Imperial Army's forces and the Emperor's movements?"
Prim gestured for the saluting soldiers to continue training and turned her head toward Ruyan.
"It's the same as the info we received last time, but they've slightly reduced the scale of their magic forces and strengthened the palace's security itself. It seems they've caught the scent of an attack—the Imperial Magic Academy is researching enhanced defense magic."
No wonder the Third Army, preparing for a palace raid, had been so noisy lately. It must be due to the intensified training.
She didn't know what kind of enhanced defense magic they were preparing, but she'd just finished researching reinforced bombardment magic circles capable of breaking through existing defenses.
Another defense magic, huh.
The palace's defense magic wasn't all that crucial anyway, but it was wise to prepare for any contingencies.
Not just her, but Heaoil would be pulling all-nighters too. Exciting times.
"And compared to the current Imperial Army's forces, how do our army's forces stack up?"
"Our numbers are still low, but each soldier's skill is exceptional, so we're not entirely outmatched."
"Is that so? Then we need to raise them even more diligently before the raid date."
"We have plenty of time. We'll do our utmost."
Ruyan puffed out his chest and nodded solemnly.
"Good. Keep it up."
Prim smiled, patted Ruyan's shoulder, and started walking away.
Ruyan stared at his patted shoulder for a moment, then grabbed Prim as she tried to leave.
"Where are you going?"
"Noah the vice-commander is calling."
Noah the vice-commander.
The vice-commander that Primavera found utterly detestable.
He had skills, but he acted on his own whims and somehow hogged all of Prim's trust—that part was still unsatisfactory.
Whenever they tried to discuss raid plans, he was always off somewhere.
"Ah... Could I come with you? Actually, I have some matters to consult with Vice-Commander Noah regarding the raid strategy."
"I'll call you separately later."
As Prim tried to leave coldly, a desperate Ruyan spoke up.
"Actually...!"
Prim stopped and turned, raising one eyebrow.
"Lately, I've been so busy I haven't seen Your Highness's face much, and it's a bit regrettable. I'm working so, so hard—couldn't you spare me just a little time?"
Ruyan gazed at her with puppy-dog eyes.
"...Hmm. Aren't I a traitor in my current state? I'm a bit busy right now. We'll talk once things settle down. I hope you understand."
Prim rejected Ruyan, who tried to follow, and vanished via a teleportation magic circle.
* * *
Prim, contacted via pigeon note, quickly arrived where Dun was.
Dun was passing time throwing pebbles with an adventurer boy, a sleeping Dogpoo balanced on his head.
"Phase two."
With three strange arrows stuck in his head, Dun carefully placed the pebbles on his palm.
Dun was currently practicing force control with jacks.
"Don't pierce the ozone layer with the pebbles this time."
"I didn't throw them that hard."
"Oh, right."
The boy with 'Adventurer Seol Do-yoon' written on his head smirked openly.
The boy had a striking appearance among adventurers.
His skin was strikingly pale against his black hair, blending a sharp, sensitive vibe with gentleness in a peculiar way.
'Is this the past connection Dun mentioned last time?'
He'd heard Dun had a past connection from beyond that world, someone preparing rebellion like him.
That seemed to be this boy. He'd been confused between Seol Do-yoon and Blockhead Manager, but it looked like Seol Do-yoon.
"Dun! Is this the adventurer you said has that ability?"
As Prim appeared, Dun tossed the pebbles aside, ending the game.
"You got here faster than expected?"
"Hello, Your Highness."
She'd expected a cold response from this arrogant, capable adventurer, but he was surprisingly polite.
He must have a good personality. Prim narrowed her eyes.
If his good nature was winning Dun over, this could be dangerous.
She hoped he wasn't the fun, cheerful type.
"Meeting your friend's future self must be quite fascinating."
"?"
The words were mixed with static and hard to hear, but Seol Do-yoon tilted his head while keeping his smile.
"Anything about time seems to get garbled."
Recalling the paradox penalty, Dun gave Prim more explanation.
"Is it just his issue?"
"Doesn't seem like it. More importantly, he says he's a Bachinum too."
Dun recalled how excited he'd been, jumping around after meeting a kin last time, and introduced the presumed Bachinum, Seol Do-yoon.
Prim extended her hand to Seol Do-yoon with slight wariness.
"Kin, huh? Shake on it."
"Yes, pleased to meet you."
Seol Do-yoon smiled brightly, shook Prim's hand briefly, and let go.
Then, as if nothing happened, he wiped his hand on his clothes.
Unable to hold back her growing curiosity, Prim approached Dun and whispered lowly.
"Dun, were you closer to him than me...?"
"I heard you received a request from Dun to implement magic circles. Shall we get started right away?"
Her words cut off abruptly.
As Prim tilted her head, Seol Do-yoon looked slightly surprised, then apologized.
"Ah, sorry. My time in this world is limited, so it's best to minimize chit-chat. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
It was polite and not unpleasant, but for some reason, it rubbed her the wrong way.
Plus, cutting small talk before work was right. It all made sense, yet... it felt...
Off, maybe? Was that the word?
He had a talent for phrasing things like that.
"Got it. Since you're cooperating, let's wrap this up quick and send you off."
"Thank you."
"No problem."
Prim reached into her subspace pouch, pulled out several sheets of paper, and handed them to Seol Do-yoon.
"If you hold this specially made paper and use your ability, it captures the traces of magic. Give the paper back to me after."
Seol Do-yoon took the paper and got right to it.
[Skill, [Soul Merge] activates.]
[Soul not selected!]
One down.
Soul-related skills consumed massive mana. With his mana already depleted, Seol Do-yoon turned to Dun.
"Got any mana supplements?"
With his force control eased by the three soul arrows in his head, Dun infused mana into Seol Do-yoon.
[Skill, [Soul Extraction] activates.]
[Soul not selected!]
[Skill, [Soul Duplication] activates.]
[Soul not selected!]
With Dun steadily supplying mana, he quickly tested all soul-related skills.
The papers Prim gave him bore traces of half-formed magic circles.
Seol Do-yoon handed the papers back to Prim.
"Here you go."
Prim read the traces, filling in and completing the magic circles.
Whenever mana ran low midway, Dun topped it up instantly.
In the meantime, Prim's magic skills had improved; she drew the circles faster than the 'Soul Transfer' one last time.
"There! Dun! It's done. Now try creating what you want."
Dun held the four sheets with soul skills implemented as magic circles, thought of the desired skill, and spoke.
"Creature Summon."
As soon as he finished, the papers in Dun's hand fluttered and merged into one magic circle.
The four sheets became one in Dun's grasp.
[[Legendary+] Creature Summon Skill Magic Circle created!]
[Acquired [Creature Summon lv.1].]
[Acquired [Creature Dismiss lv.1].]
[[Creature Summon] and [Creature Dismiss] skills usable only while holding this item.]
With the Creature Summon magic circle in hand, Dun tested the skill with trembling excitement.
"Creature Summon."
[Skill, [Creature Summon] activates.]
Rainbow Doos were summoned beside Dun. Exactly the creatures he wanted.
Recalling the sleeping Dogpoo and Rainbow Doos, Dun tried the dismiss skill.
Target: their habitat.
"Creature Dismiss."
[Skill, [Creature Dismiss] activates.]
[Successfully relocated 3 creatures to Rainbow Doo Village.]
All successful. Overwhelmed with emotion, Dun hugged the exhausted Prim—who'd drawn three soul magic circles—and shouted.
"Hey!! Prim, it worked!!!"
"Hahaha!!! Congrats, Dun!!! Praise me for my hard work!!"
"You're the best!!"
"Yay!!!!"
What a racket.
Dun laughed joyfully at the skill creation success.
"......"
Seol Do-yoon blinked, gazing intently at Dun's laughing face.
He used to smile like that around Rihaowel. He'd seen it in a streamer broadcast by chance.
His connections here seemed quite satisfying. He looked more relaxed than with I-saemaeul.
'A subtle personality difference must be due to the environment.'
After the Association Chairman died, when all Abyss folks finally relaxed a bit—it was something to look forward to, even if just a little.
"Summon, dismiss. Summon, dismiss."
"Dun, aren't you overdoing it?"
"I have plenty of mana."
Fascinated by the new skill, Dun repeatedly summoned and dismissed various monsters to explore it.
Excited, he turned to brag to Seol Do-yoon, but the rock he'd been leaning on was empty.
"Hm? Where'd that guy go?"
"Probably logged out already."
Seol Do-yoon specialty: comes and goes quietly without a word.
Dun ambled over to where he'd been. There lay many arrows and a single book.
[Unique] Soul Arrow
Description: Greatly weakens attack and defense power. Mana from those hit by the arrow is absorbed and transferred to the user.
Dun carefully stowed the precious arrows in his inventory and picked up the book to check.
[Polygem Management Manual]
It seemed like a response to his previous request for polygem management help.
After asking via video, he'd gotten word that he was busy.
So he'd been building the world diligently with Dogpoo without much expectation, but this was unexpected aid.
A memo was stuck to the book.
『Won't be coming here much anymore. Get what you need from Han Su-hwan.』
The memo continued.
『I'll watch the rebellion live
♡Praying for guillotine ending♡』
"......"
Dun stared at Seol Do-yoon's memo for a long while.
So that's why he logged out so quick.
His fist itched for some reason.