Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 237

Magic Learned in Vain – 238

# 238

Legion of Justice 1

Hehehehe.

I can’t stop laughing, even while eating.

Ooh, good stuff.

An Earl… an Earl….

I was already planning to grease Count Persimmon’s [a fictional noble title] palm with a few favorable decisions and aim for a promotion to Viscount [another noble title].

But an Earl!

I was concerned about setting the territory’s boundaries, thinking about the lords who would become affiliated later, and the problems caused by the territory overlapping with Persimmon’s, but what does it matter? I’m an Earl!

Moreover, the territory is growing almost explosively these days. The number of residents has increased more than tenfold in the few months I’ve been away, and the size has also increased several times over.

The village was a hive of construction.

New buildings and houses were constantly being built, and four public facilities for convenience were also erected around the mansion.

That’s not all.

The number of troops is also approaching 500 before I even realized it.

Everyone was becoming elite through intense training. In particular, a significant number were reborn as decent magic warriors, and some with special talents became rangers, mages, etc., according to their aptitudes.

Thinking about it, I feel like I’m getting ripped off.

I teach them martial arts, magic, mana cultivation techniques, and even give them money.

Shouldn’t I be the one getting paid?

Legion was seriously contemplating this.

In any case, for those reasons, it began to exceed the level that could be managed with the title of Baron [yet another noble title]. So, I was trying to become at least a Viscount….

Hehehe, an Earl.

An Earl can independently command an army, and if they have money, they can operate several knight orders. In short, they are like the king of that area.

No matter how incompetent an Earl is, even if it’s just a title inherited from their parents, no one can ignore the power that the name Earl gives.

Besides, can’t I incorporate like-minded guys into the territory? In fact, Count Persimmon alone has dozens of Barons and Viscounts under him.

Ooh! Good stuff!

“Looks like you like it.”

Vassarabab said, nodding.

“Hehehe-! Is it that obvious?”

Legion replied in the voice of Sergeant Kim who returned from hell [a Korean cultural reference, implying extreme exhaustion and intensity]. The maids were horrified and ran away at the sound of his laughter. But Vassarabab didn’t seem to care at all, with a benevolent expression.

“Your mana is dancing with joy.”

“My mana? You can see that too?”

“Ah, I don’t see it with my eyes. If you study magic until you’re my age, you can see the other person’s inner self. People with good and kind energy like you are especially easy to see.”

Dreyzer almost threw up what he was eating at that moment.

Who’s good and kind? That old man must be senile.

“Your energy is very excited right now.”

“Haha! I see. I can’t fool the Archmage [a high-ranking mage]. Thank you sincerely.”

Legion got up from his seat and bowed to Vassarabab again.

However, the gazes of the surrounding mages towards Legion were not favorable.

Most of them wanted to become Vassarabab’s successor by any means, and they had already been trying to get on his good side for nearly 10 years.

It’s different from the three Guardian Mages.

Vassarabab was quite cold to them.

It was rare for him to say a kind word. But they were not happy with the sight of him coddling someone they had never heard of like a grandson.

Our Legion, our Legion.

Since when has it been our Legion?

Great Sage, Archmage. No matter how they thought about it, it seemed like his judgment had become clouded because of his age.

They gathered information about Baron Legion.

Fat Legion, handsome Legion, incredibly strong Legion, incredibly cunning Legion.

The information they gathered was strange.

There was no clearly expressed information about Legion. So, they were curious about what kind of person he was… Damn it! They saw his true colors today.

This is a demon itself!

A hellish monster riding the strongest magical beast, a Wyvern [a dragon-like creature]!

A giant of nearly 2 meters, eyes with tremendous murderous intent, and murky armor as if it contained the blood of thousands.

And what about his voice?

Really… it’s the very voice of a demon that makes your knees buckle and your soul tremble just by listening to it.

In other words!

Vassarabab and the three Guardian Mages must have been charmed by him. It’s definitely illusion magic and brainwashing.

So, the twelve mages who claimed to be Vassarabab’s disciples exchanged glances.

Let’s expose Baron Legion’s true colors here.

We must make Vassarabab realize that he has been deceived.

Legion and Dreyzer had already noticed that their gazes were sharp.

Nevertheless, they didn’t care much.

Legion already knew very well how his position had changed.

Dark Lord and Dark Grand General.

The best combination. It’s a disaster from the perspective of the Middle Realm.

Legion’s standards were already far above. Mages at the 4th or 5th circle level at best. He would have been nervous before, but not now at all.

I want to pat their heads.

Oh, you young ones. You have to work harder! How can you sleep with that skill? Aww!

“I’m sorry, but it’s not completely confirmed yet.”

Vassarabab replied with a smile like he was watching his grandson act cute.

“What does that matter? I’m grateful enough that you made the suggestion.”

Vassarabab nodded with an even more satisfied smile.

Indeed, he is an excellent talent!

Vassarabab directly met with the King and explained about Baron Legion. His great martial arts, amazing loyalty, and even his humility to care for people….

The King was very surprised and said.

“It is a blessing for our kingdom. To think that such a talent was buried in the wilderness.”

“I was also a little surprised. So, when I looked into it, he was the successor of the Alexander family, which had produced several Sword Masters [elite swordsmen] in the past.”

“The Alexander family… the Alexander family.”

It’s a familiar name.

The King thought about the Alexander family for a moment.

And after a while, his face contorted. He remembered how much some of the previous kings hated the Alexander family.

In a very secret ancient book, it was written:

-Stay away from the men of the Alexander family. Especially do not keep women by their side. They are predators who try to have all women.

It seems they couldn’t even write that the Queen had an affair with a man from the Alexander family.

In any case, the writings of the predecessors were full of animosity towards the ‘Alexander family.’ Nevertheless, they did not exterminate the Alexander family.

Why on earth?

Because they produced several Sword Masters? It doesn’t seem like that’s the only reason. Why on earth?

“He will be a great strength to Your Majesty. It is a waste to let his powerful martial power rot in a remote territory.”

“Then what should I do?”

“It would be good to promote his title first.”

“His title?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Promote him to Earl and bring him to the capital. Keep him by Your Majesty’s side and give him important positions. If his power grows stronger, that will become Your Majesty’s power. Furthermore, I believe that with his outstanding abilities, he will be able to easily prevent their schemes.”

“I understand. I will think about it.”

The King nodded.

However, he did not readily agree to raise Baron Legion’s title. The last words of his predecessor remained in his head.

Beware of the men of the Alexander family, who are like beasts.

But Vassarabab had no doubt that the King would promote Legion’s title.

They, who were far inferior to the Gongwang faction, needed even one more talented person.

“Then, may I ask for one more favor?”

Legion asked.

“Ask anything.”

The twelve mages were filled with jealousy the moment they heard the words ‘Ask anything!’

It was a word that could never have come out of Vassarabab’s mouth under normal circumstances. A thunderbolt would have struck. But to say anything so gently. The twelve mages glared at Legion with jealous eyes.

Whatever.

“Are you aware that the lord of the port city of CM has changed?”

“Of course. Isn’t it the temporary lord directly elected by the citizens? His name was Friza, wasn’t it? For him to make the citizens move voluntarily without a title. It’s truly amazing. But why him?”

“I would like you to give him a title as well.”

“Hoo! Why do you think so? In fact, as you know, CM is closer to the Gongwang side. If we give him a title, the Gongwang side won’t stand still….”

“How about this method? When I become an Earl, I will bestow a title upon him.”

“Ooh! That’s good. You really have a good head!”

“You flatter me.”

“No, no. I have to go see His Majesty the King again.”

Vassarabab scattered a hearty laugh that didn’t suit his age. He felt younger and younger after eating Legion’s decision.

How refreshing!

Legion also had a meeting that was as satisfying as Vassarabab’s.

Legion’s long-cherished project that came to mind on the spur of the moment! Let’s create a world park that connects the port city of CM and Wyvern World!

If only that is completed, I guarantee that we will sweep up the money of the continent, including the kingdom.

What will I do as a Dark Lord [a villainous figure]?

What will I do with war?

It’s a hundred times better to make money by creating a world park.

To do that, the beautiful resort city of CM must come under my control.

Fortunately, Friza is in my hands.

It would be good if I could coax him to listen, and if he doesn’t, I’ll beat him up, and first of all, I have to get him to sign the contract.

“Is there anything else you want?”

Vassarabab asked with a cool smile.

“About ten things?”

“Ten things? Good. I’m in a good mood. I’ll grant them all.”

The more Vassarabab spoke, the more vicious the eyes of the twelve mages became.

* * *

Flap flap-

Nubyeo Nubyeo and Bibyeo Bibyeo flapped their huge wings and landed on Legion’s mansion.

The scale of the mansion is very magnificent, but when Nubyeo Nubyeo and Bibyeo Bibyeo landed on the roof of the mansion, it felt full.

The village was in chaos due to the sudden attack of the top predators.

“It’s, it’s a Wyvern! A Wyvern has appeared in the territory!”

“What? This is bullshit! I said there haven’t been any monster attacks lately. I can’t believe a Wyvern would suddenly appear.”

“Everyone, arm yourselves! Arm yourselves and protect your assigned areas!”

Nubyeo Nubyeo smiled contentedly as he looked at those humans.

After all, Legion and Dreyzer were the only ones who were unusual. All living things, including humans, should show that kind of reaction when they see him.

They don’t just attack with iron swords.

He thought he had become a little discouraged these days because he thought he had become weaker. But he feels good seeing the reactions of the humans.

-Chieftain, let’s hurry up and hand that over.

Bibyeo Bibyeo said.

What Bibyeo Bibyeo was talking about was the ‘Mandragora’ [a magical plant] that Legion had handed over and the ‘thawing method’ for his frozen subordinates.

3 minutes in boiling water.

You must never open the lid before 3 minutes, and you must not exceed 3 minutes. Legion had repeatedly emphasized how important this was.

He has to deliver it.

-Okay.

Nubyeo Nubyeo nodded and looked for the humans. He couldn’t see the humans he had seen with Legion last time.

It would have been easier to talk if they were there.

Oh, but a few guys are coming with weapons and fierce eyes.

Hey, you guys. Without fear!

If they weren’t humans from Legion’s territory, he would have swallowed them all in one gulp.

Thump thump thump.

Something huge is approaching. It was an existence with tremendous murderous intent.

What, that ogre [a large, monstrous humanoid]!

It was Sepia.

He was in a pretty edgy state. The number of monsters causing strange mutations in the Dusseldorf Mountains was increasing rapidly.

He has killed over seventy monsters in the past few months alone.

Sepia was quite on edge because he had been fighting with them almost every day.

But suddenly, a Wyvern was putting its dirty feet on the roof of his brother’s house.

It’s his respected brother’s house.

From Sepia’s point of view, it was absolutely unacceptable.

-Kuaaaak (You’re dead! Birdbrains)!

Sepia’s ferocious fear exploded.

At the same time, a mace, a magical weapon called ‘Ogre’s Fist,’ flew from his hand.

It’s a mace weighing over 500 kilograms.

It flew towards the Wyverns like a siege weapon-

The Wyverns hurriedly flapped their wings and flew into the sky.

Kukukung!

The roof of Legion’s mansion, which was hit by the mace, was completely blown away.

Silcut and Hazel, who were taking refuge to avoid the Wyvern, looked back and forth between Sepia and Nubyeo Nubyeo with horrified expressions.

“We’re screwed. Why are you fighting here!”