Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 128

“Drop your weapons right now!”

“We will arrest you if you don’t stop the violence!”

The security guards swarmed in.

Since the department store belonged to the Count’s territory, it operated under the Count’s security system. Therefore, its power was considerable.

Of course, those assigned were also 2-star mercenaries.

Backed by the Count’s power and with the department store taking full responsibility, they could mercilessly subdue even nobles of high standing.

Nevertheless, Legion did not stop his beating.

The two young nobles were already bleeding heavily and collapsed on the floor, but he showed no signs of stopping.

-Swish.

The guards drew their swords.

“Words don’t work on… a pig.”

“What?”

Legion briefly paused his assault with the Warlock Staff.

“What did you just say?”

“I called you a pig.”

Legion briefly closed his eyes. *Why do people keep demeaning others based on their appearance?* They don’t seem to realize that such teasing can be incredibly hurtful to the person being mocked.

Crack-

The Warlock Staff that Legion was holding snapped in two.

Usually, people would be startled by that—but no one was surprised. They probably thought the staff broke because it was weak, but that wasn’t the case.

The staff was made of a material that was tougher than most swordsmen’s blades.

In other words, it was broken by Legion’s sheer strength. But judging by Legion’s appearance, no one thought he was capable of that.

The guards approached Legion.

“It seems like you won’t just end up with a charge of injuring nobles.”

Legion took out the steel staff from his chest. *These bastards are making me cause a real scene.*

It was then.

“Put those hands down.”

Someone stopped the guards’ movements. The guards, caught in binding magic, couldn’t move.

Only then did everyone see the man who had stepped between them.

“It’s Heinz-nim [a respectful title, similar to ‘Sir’].”

“It’s Heinz-nim.”

People buzzed. Judging by their reactions, he seemed to be quite trusted. A sense of relief was clearly felt.

He bowed his head.

“It’s been a while, Baron Legion.”

Legion tilted his head.

“You recognize me?”

“Of course. There’s something about you that your appearance can’t hide, Baron.”

Heinz smiled at Legion.

He didn’t laugh at Legion’s appearance like the others. He was the same as before.

* * *

Legion and Heinz moved to another location.

The top floor of the department store, a VIP room. A sky lounge with a panoramic view of the city. Legion’s mouth dropped open.

“The scenery is quite something.”

“It’s more than just ‘quite something’.”

“You don’t have much travel experience yet, do you, Legion-nim?”

“Yeah, this is the first place I can call a real trip in my life.”

Legion’s eyes sparkled. He kept exclaiming as he drank a lemonade.

“This is really good too. Was there a drink like this? Why didn’t I get to try it last time?”

“It’s a drink only for VIPs. And weren’t you busy last time, Legion-nim?”

“Was I?”

“Yes, you were very busy.”

“I guess so. It hasn’t been a few months, but it feels like a distant memory.”

“Does it?”

Heinz smiled. But his eyes didn’t leave Legion. His appearance had changed drastically. Honestly, if it weren’t for Legion’s unique way of speaking, he might not have recognized him.

*What on earth happened?*

“But what brings you here?”

“Oh, a bit of everything. I also need to get a staff.”

Legion finished his lemonade in one gulp.

“A staff?”

“Yeah, the staff I was using broke.”

“I see. Did you find a suitable staff?”

“No, there’s nothing that fits me. I guess…”

“I guess?”

“No, never mind.”

Legion closed his mouth. He didn’t mention going to the master of toilet art in the Forest of Death, or meeting a dark elf who could make his limbs long and slender.

He didn’t tell the new recruits either.

Because they would think he was crazy.

“But… since you called me all the way here, I guess you have something to say?”

“Yes.”

Heinz smiled.

He exuded a sense of ease. A subtle aura shone in his eyes. He seemed to be steadily progressing towards becoming a 5-circle master [a high-level magic user].

“You’ve improved quite a bit.”

“As expected, I can’t deceive your eyes, Legion-nim. As my level increases, I can get a better sense of how great your skills are. At that age… you’re really amazing.”

“What am I? Paying off loans and training. You’re more amazing.”

“Haha, that’s true.”

“So, you need two copies of Mammon’s book?”

“Yes.”

Heinz nodded.

Legion found it quite strange. Reading the book written by Mammon made Heinz’s eyes glow.

But what about Mammon, who actually wrote the book?

He just flutters his straight hair and says nonsense to Mizsette, ‘Hey, get your hair done. What is that?’

*I wonder if this is really the book written by Mammon.*

Legion took out two copies of Mammon’s book from the subspace [a magical storage dimension] and gave them to Heinz.

He was originally going to give it to him, but he acted like he was doing him a favor.

Heinz received Mammon’s book as if he was entitled to it, but with a grateful attitude.

“And there are a few things I would like to tell you.”

“Yeah, I thought so. What is it?”

“First of all… the atmosphere in the Count’s territory is unusual.”

“Unusual? What is it?”

“Recently… someone is spreading drugs in the Count’s territory.”

“Drugs?”

“Yes.”

Drugs are typically only used for military purposes. They are used as painkillers for people with severe injuries or to boost the morale of allies.

However, due to their high hallucinogenic properties, some underworld guilds secretly trade them. The scale is not very large because of the government’s strict regulations.

Usually-

“We’ve discovered three drug dens this time alone. As many as 300 people are in a state of hallucination. Their condition was very serious. It wasn’t so bad when Count Persimmon was in office… but the number seems to be increasing rapidly recently.”

Legion, who didn’t think that Count Persimmon’s downfall was because of him, clicked his tongue as if he felt sorry for him.

“So, you’re saying to be careful so that drugs don’t come into our territory?”

“Yes, that’s right. The drug guild is an organized group. It’s not easy to catch them, but they’re as vicious as the Assassin Guild. Surely, drugs will gradually flow into your territory, Legion-nim.”

“Hmm, now that I hear it, I need to be careful. Okay. I’ll be careful.”

“And do you know Prince Lauzel?”

“Prince Lauzel?”

“Prince Lauzel? I don’t know him, why that person?”

Legion answered honestly. He knows Lauzel the teacher, but he doesn’t know Prince Lauzel.

“He’s missing.”

“Oh-! Really?”

Legion also knew that the capital was in an uproar. Speculation was rife about whether Duke Continent would start a rebellion. *If he’s going to do it, he should do it quickly. How long have I been hearing that rumor? Continent or whatever. He’s a coward.*

“That’s too bad.”

“Yes? Is that all you have to say?”

“Then? What else do you need? I can’t say ‘May he rest in peace’ already. I don’t know him.”

“It’s not even clear whether he’s dead or alive yet.”

“The royal family is missing. He’s probably dead. So, mind your own business.”

*That royal family is alive and well with his eyes wide open.*

*Brainwashed as a teacher.*

*Teaching the children of Alexander Territory as an unpaid worker.*

“Anyway, Marquis Forsethe secretly came to find the missing Prince Lauzel. You should be prepared just in case. He is very belligerent and… quick-witted. He is also skilled, and above all, he can’t stand anything that bothers him in front of him.”

“Does that mean?”

Heinz just smiled instead of answering.

*Who could be more annoying than you?*

“Dozens of nobles have been eliminated by his hands.”

“You’re saying to cherish my life? Okay, thank you. And don’t worry. I’m not an idiot either. Is there anything else you want to say?”

“Yes. There’s still a hidden card left.”

“Hidden card?”

Heinz smiled as he put his hand in his chest.

It seemed to be a hidden card that he was very confident in. His face was full of confidence.

*What is he trying to take out?*

* * *

Mizsette draped the newly acquired robe over her shoulders. It was a robe she bought for a whopping 300 gold.

It’s a Sannel brand.

It is one of the luxury brands among the magic brands that sell robes. Even if the items have the same options, the durability is outstanding.

Outstanding durability is the same as saying that the craftsman put more effort into each stitch.

There are people who die due to a difference of 1 in durability anywhere in the world.

“Ugh, I’m going crazy. It’s really amazing. It’s Sannel. Sannel.”

Mizsette put on her robe in front of her colleagues and spun around.

Young female wizards around the department store looked at Mizsette wearing Sannel with envy and jealousy at the same time.

Mizsette, who received their gazes, shrugged her shoulders for some reason.

They say that luxury goods enhance a person’s dignity.

It really seems to be the case.

“What are the stats?”

Steel asked.

“First of all, resistance to fire and cold increases by 50 percent.”

“Oh, 50 percent?”

Colleagues exclaimed.

Ordinary items only increase by 20-30 percent at most, but 50 percent. It felt like a luxury item.

And they looked satisfied that they had acquired such an item.

“20 percent magic defense and 10 percent physical defense increase. And an option that makes you forget the pain of hunger for about 48 hours.”

“Is that good?”

“Of course. Think about when we met our boss.”

When they met the boss-

They were starving for days and looked like beggars.

They really wanted to eat even rotten sweet potatoes that had fallen on the floor. That’s how pitiful they looked to the boss at the time, so he told them to eat first and then kill them.

Thinking about it that way, it seemed like a pretty helpful option.

“What about you guys?”

“We’re… hehe.”

Judging by their expressions, they seemed to have purchased satisfactory items.

Steel bought luxury shoes that increase agility by 20 percent.

There was also an option: once every 2 hours, it increases the speed by 200 percent of the maximum movement speed for about 10 seconds.

Buffalo bought one of the set items.

It was also a luxury item and the most expensive among the items that his colleagues bought. It costs a whopping 1,000 gold.

“1,000 gold? Are you crazy? Okay, let’s say you bought it. Then when will you buy the next set item? In 10 years? Geez. You should buy a house first before that.”

Mizsette scolded.

Still, Buffalo seemed satisfied.

He chose the necklace out of the three set items: necklace, armor, and shoes. It was a necklace that automatically recovers fatigue when worn. It also immediately stops bleeding when injured during battle.

In fact, it can be replaced with a potion instead of an item, but it’s okay if he’s satisfied. Whatever.

“What about you guys?”

Colleagues turned their heads to Heiler and Haimo.

Heiler bought a good bow as expected.

Haimo bought shampoo that only the royal family uses. He invested a whopping 100 gold! It always keeps his hair moisturized because it creates bubbles with magic.

“Are you kidding me? You?”

Haimo had no idea why even after seeing his colleagues’ distorted expressions.