Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 123

Magic is Learned for Nothing – Episode 124

# 124

The Awakening of Lich Mamon (1)

The population of Alexander Territory was increasing faster than expected.

Even though no one spread the rumor, word that Alexander Territory had low taxes spread like wildfire in nearby villages.

Soon, the population would exceed fifteen hundred.

The remaining fire field farmers seemed to realize that this was a pretty good place to live. Some even brought relatives from their hometowns.

Legion accepted them all.

Tenant farmers couldn’t move without the lord’s permission, but who in the world would send a chase squad to catch a tenant farmer who wasn’t even worth the price of a horse? Almost no lord would do that, except for those with overflowing money.

Mouth-to-mouth from the workers also seemed to be playing a significant role.

Silkut diligently brought in workers to grow the territory, and the workers spread the word, attracting more workers.

A castle construction technician reportedly said this to Silkut:

“Would it be okay if I moved here? With my family.”

“Of course. As much as you want. As you can see, this place is great except for the cold. The lord is very benevolent too.”

“That’s right. I never thought there would be a lord who charges so little tax. And… this construction is all being funded by the lord for the people of the territory. Where else can you find a lord like that?”

“Not only that, but there were instructions to give preferential treatment to those with skills. Our lord is very interested in educating successors.”

“That’s one of the reasons why I want to settle here.”

A lord who teaches children to read and write!

Most lords think that tenant farmers who learn will dream of rebellion, but here, they even encourage literacy.

If you want to learn, they’ll even send you to the capital for study.

Seeing that, the castle construction technician decided to come here. The problem was that they might not accept him here.

In that case, he was even thinking of secretly bringing in his family.

But-

“Bring everyone you know. We’ve decided to implement a population boom policy. You know about the department store in the County, right?”

“Yes? Ah, I know. It’s a huge distribution center.”

“We’re thinking of creating something like that too. To do that, we need to increase the number of territory residents first. So don’t worry and feel free to move here.”

“Are my relatives okay too?”

“As many as you want.”

“The workers I brought seem to like this place too…”

“Bring them all. I guarantee you only one thing.”

“What?”

“Safety and stability.”

The castle construction technician was truly moved.

“Thank you. Thank you so much. I will work hard here to be of great help to the lord.”

“Yes. Galileo. You can definitely achieve great success here.”

It’s a name I’ve heard somewhere before. Galileo. Why does it sound so familiar?

It’s a name that makes me feel like he’s going to do something great.

* * *

“Hoo-ooh.”

Heinz took a deep breath.

He looked at the burning target at least several hundred meters away. It was a target he could never have hit with his previous skills.

Sniper magic.

Of course, he had used sniper magic before to hit targets of this size, but that significantly reduced the power of the attack magic.

However, while learning the first stage of Archmage Mamon’s books, Heinz was realizing the subtleties of mana manipulation. It wasn’t dual casting, but this way, he could use two types of magic very efficiently.

“As expected, Archmage Mamon is amazing. To be able to manipulate mana like this.”

Heinz was truly impressed.

The reason he couldn’t break the 5th Circle was because there was no one to guide him. If he had a book or teacher that showed him the way in such detail, he thought he might have reached not only the 6th Circle Master but even the 7th Circle.

The more he looked, the more amazing Mamon was.

He had only seen one volume, but his greatness was chillingly close.

What if he read all thirty volumes?

He would break the wall of the 6th Circle that he had been dreaming of. Maybe he could get something even bigger.

He returned to the castle with the office with a satisfied smile.

The eldest son of Count Persimmon was in charge of the territory’s affairs, but he had to help him. He was still young and made mistakes often.

He couldn’t just focus on magic forever.

As he returned, Germon, the eldest son of Count Persimmon, rushed over with an urgent expression. He resembled Count Persimmon the most. He rarely got excited. That’s why Count Persimmon could leave the territory to him and go on a retreat.

Of course, he thought he would be able to assist him well.

Anyway, Germon’s expression was so flushed that it was rare even for Heinz to see.

“What’s wrong?”

“Hoo.”

Germon, who had calmed his breathing in front of Heinz, lowered his voice and said.

“That person has visited our territory.”

“That person…?”

“Marquis Porse…”

“Marquis Porse?”

Heinz frowned. It was a bit out of the blue [unexpected]. There was no reason for such a high-ranking noble to visit a County. Even if there was, there was no reason to visit without notice like this.

If there was one, it would be because he secretly wanted something from us.

“But why me?”

“He’s looking for Uncle.”

Germon called Heinz uncle.

Count Persimmon also allowed it. He told him not to treat him as a subordinate but to treat him as a teacher and serve him. It was uncomfortable at first, but now he was used to it and it was okay.

“I understand. Where is he?”

He didn’t ask why he was looking for him. He must have thought it was better to deal with him than the young Germon. If they both had no decision-making power, it would be easier to deal with a pet dog than a blood relative.

“He’s waiting in Father’s office.”

“His Excellency’s office. I understand. I’ll go see him.”

Heinz headed to Count Persimmon’s office. He entered the empty room without any manners. He still seemed to leave his manners in the bean field [a place of informality and relaxation].

But I can’t argue with that.

The opponent is a Marquis.

I’m a dinosaur he can’t even look at [someone insignificant]. If I get trampled, I’ll die. So, more than that, why did he directly name me?

As he approached the office, his palms became damp with sweat.

“Hoo.”

He took a long breath and opened the office door. He bowed deeply and paid his respects to Marquis Porse.

“Greetings, Marquis. My name is Heinz. I heard you were looking for me.”

Heinz didn’t raise his head.

Wasn’t he the famous Marquis Porse? If he moved his head wrong, he didn’t know how that dirty temper would move. He had to match his mood as much as possible.

“Raise your head, Baron Heinz.”

“Thank you.”

Heinz carefully raised his head.

Before his eyes, a middle-aged man younger than Count Persimmon was sitting. He was sitting in the seat of Count Persimmon, who was no longer there. He was really upset, but Heinz didn’t show it at all.

This guy…

Marquis Porse, one of the seven strongest in the kingdom.

He was second to none when it came to swords.

“You know why I came all the way here, right?”

“I’m sorry, but I’m too foolish to know. If you teach me, I will listen carefully.”

“You know.”

Heinz tilted his head. It was so out of the blue that he really didn’t know what he was talking about.

“Lauzel… isn’t he here?”

Lauzel?

Who is that?

* * *

Legion gave birth to a dozen or so decisions in front of him [created a dozen or so magical items].

It was with the heart that I was sacrificing myself for my poor subordinates. I really hope they know my heart that is suffering from labor pains every day.

-By the way, it’s amazing.

I think so too.

After the active skill ‘Give You to Me’ was created during the battle with Archbishop Cyclops, Legion was able to mix gems to create new decisions [magical items].

There was a disadvantage of being random, but I could remember what it was by looking at the shape of the decision.

Sometimes I get confused, but I don’t have to worry because Mark is shouting that he is a super genius.

The decisions were not only good for the subordinates.

Surprisingly, there were cases where decisions that gave him new abilities were created. And isn’t there even a target to test arbitrarily?

Lich Mamon.

Legion is truly grateful to Mamon. Because Mamon can take some of his misfortune. Of course, it’s definitely not bringing the same effect to both of them.

Look at that bobbed hair that’s better than that woman’s hair.

Legion summoned Lich Mamon.

He fluttered his bobbed hair in a room without wind. Flutter flutter.

“I have come because my lord called me.”

Oh my, be surprised.

It’s really a strong force in the dark. I know why the enemies pee their pants when they see only Lich Mamon.

“There are decisions here, right?”

“Oh! Ten more of those great decisions! I’m surprised. It’s a magic revolution. Decisions containing skills and stats.”

Lich Mamon’s eyes twinkled.

He is now on the verge of breaking the wall of the 6th Circle [achieving a higher level of magic]. Thanks to increasing his intelligence, he was able to improve his magic power quickly.

He fulfilled his lifelong wish.

Now there was a second wish left. Breaking the wall of the 6th Circle!

Now he has become a body that disappears when the owner dies. Before that, breaking the wall of the 6th Circle is his second wish.

Before I die-

But I might be able to advance that time much earlier than expected. I never thought that the beautiful decision that the owner gives would contain such an effect.

The more I look, the more amazing the owner is.

I’ve lived for a long time, but this is the first time I’ve ever known that there are such decisions. Magic that creates decisions that develop the inherent abilities you were born with! Isn’t this the power of God?

Even the ancients, who built surprisingly great civilizations, would not have heard or seen as many decisions as this.

“Eat them all.”

“Yes?”

At the owner’s words, Lich Mamon took a breath.

All of that precious thing to me?

There are countless people to share with.

Sepia, Dreiser, exclusive servants, new employees. Even the talented people newly affiliated with the territory.

But…

He gives them all to me, putting everyone else aside.

Ah! This is when I should be grateful.

Lich Mamon forcibly bent his unyielding knees and prostrated himself.

“This insignificant being, Mamon! There is no way to repay the grace of my master.”

Ah, why are you being so burdensome.

What if a strange skill like ‘You have become bald again’ comes out?

“Aren’t you and I one? It’s okay. Stand up.”

But I can’t say that.

Lich Mamon slowly stood up. He politely folded his bony hands forward. The light flickered in his skull. If it were a human face, he would have been shedding tears.

“Now, eat quickly.”

Legion pointed to the ten decisions.

“Then…”

Lich Mamon approached as politely and carefully as possible and stood in front of the decision.

He touches each one preciously, one by one, as if he were appraising them. He seems to have made up his mind.

He gathered all the decisions in his hands.

Legion’s eyebrows twitched. The shape was not good.

“Hey, no way…”

“I will follow my lord’s will.”

Lich Mamon swallowed the decisions all at once.

“You son of a bitch! Stop. Stop it! You have to eat them one by one! You fucking bastard!”

In the end, curses burst out of Legion’s mouth. I fed Mamon to appraise them, but what am I supposed to do if he puts them all in at once?

I lost 10 kilograms while drawing 10 decisions.

That’s good, but it’s too hard. I know why I lose 1 kilogram per decision.

He puts all the precious decisions born like that in one bite?

But Lich Mamon didn’t seem to know why Legion was cursing at him at all.

“Spit it out!”

“Sorry, I ate it.”

Damn it!

At that moment-

Lich Mamon’s eyes flashed.

“Ooooooooo!”

It’s coming.

It’s coming!

It’s really coming!

That person is coming to Lich Mamon!