Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 400

Magic Learned in Vain – 401

# 401

The Conspiracy of the Monster Legion 1

Underground base in the Blood Desert.

Originally, this was the location of the Tower of Babel of Darkness, but it was modified under the orders of Duke Trebia to become a secret underground base for the Neck House Kingdom.

Only Duke Trebia and a few of his closest aides knew the location and existence of this place.

The purpose of the underground base was to transform and modify monsters and to measure their usability as military weapons.

The conclusion was mixed.

It was possible to modify the desert monsters through genetic manipulation. The already terrifying bodies of the monsters could even be upgraded.

On the other hand, their usability was uncertain.

They could perform simple commands.

However, detailed commands, such as “Go there and kill so-and-so,” were impossible to execute.

Only “Go there!” was possible.

Even that was impossible for more than half of the monsters.

As a result, despite pouring astronomical amounts of money into this place, they had yet to achieve any significant results.

Grandfather, the director of the underground base’s research lab, sighed as he looked at the numerous monsters trapped in iron cages.

The monsters here could understand simple commands. They were the most complete test subjects. Some monsters could even communicate with the researchers.

He thought that he would be able to achieve results in the next two to three years.

However, the higher-ups did not allow any further delays.

They must now be deployed in actual combat.

Would it work?

He didn’t know.

He couldn’t even imagine how many casualties would occur if those things were to overrun a city.

*It can’t be helped if the citizens of the Baroque Kingdom die. What does it matter if those second-class citizens die?*

However, if they accidentally crossed the border and attacked their own cities, they would cause unimaginable damage.

That was what he was worried about.

“What is the target?”

The deputy director asked.

“The border military city, Focus.”

“Focus… isn’t that the place guarded by Count Amy, who is called the Iron Wall?”

“That’s right.”

Grandfather nodded silently.

Count Amy did not participate in this civil war. It would be more accurate to say that he did not take sides with either party from the beginning.

He openly said to the Duke who came to recruit him:

“I am neither a royalist nor a ducalist. I am simply protecting the kingdom as a citizen.”

He was a warrior who did not yield to the Duke’s fierce pressure.

According to the Duke’s personality, Count Amy’s head would have been blown off.

However, the Duke could not touch Count Amy. If he died, who would protect the southern region? This place is as dangerous as the Dusselrup Mountains in the north.

Appointing a mediocre warrior as the commander here could lead to a major disaster.

The Duke thought that he would deal with Count Amy after he became king.

However, he lost the civil war and was sentenced to 200 years in prison, so that would never happen.

The military city of Focus, where Count Amy was the commander, was guarded by 40,000 legionnaires. Having experienced many battles with monsters, they possessed far superior combat power than ordinary soldiers.

In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that they were the strongest unit in the south.

If that place was breached, the southern region would become defenseless.

If Focus was annihilated by the monsters…

Hundreds of thousands of citizens in the southern region would face the greatest danger ever.

“We can wipe out those Baroque Kingdom bastards this time.”

“The casualties will be enormous.”

“Who cares if those second-class citizens die? Frankly, I wish they would all die.”

Many citizens of the Neck House Kingdom thought that way.

Perhaps it was due to their education.

The Neck House Kingdom educated its citizens in this way from a young age.

“The territory of the Baroque Kingdom originally belongs to us. They are simply occupying it illegally. It is land that we must reclaim someday.”

“Also, our kingdom is unable to advance inland because of them. We must merge with the Baroque Kingdom and attempt to advance inland. Only then can our kingdom develop into an empire.”

As a result of this kind of education, the citizens of the Neck House unknowingly despised and hated the citizens of the Baroque Kingdom.

“When will it be activated?”

“Today…”

“Right away today?”

“Yes.”

“Is something wrong in the homeland?”

They were ignorant of information.

It couldn’t be helped.

Because it was located in such a remote area, and they feared that the location of the secret base would be exposed, SNS magic [Social Networking Service magic, like magical internet] was prohibited.

Also, the TV magic tools that were popular these days were also prohibited from being brought in.

Information about the outside world was limited to the information provided by the informants who came to deliver orders from above. As a result, information was extremely limited.

“The atmosphere doesn’t seem good.”

“Releasing an incomplete monster legion… Could something have happened in the Baroque Kingdom rather than in the homeland? Is this the perfect opportunity, or…?”

“That’s possible. But we haven’t received an order to withdraw. That means they are still watching the situation.”

“If this operation succeeds?”

“We too… will receive titles.”

“A title…”

The deputy director unconsciously pursed his lips. No matter how outstanding one’s abilities may be, it was not easy to receive a noble title.

It was no exaggeration to say that the goal of all the researchers gathered here was a title.

If the experiment succeeded, it would be at least a baronetcy. If the experiment was completely successful, they could even hope for a viscountcy.

“I hope the monster legion… will devastate the southern region of the Baroque Kingdom.”

“We will be doing what a million-strong army could not do, with our abilities that were dismissed as mere researchers.”

Grandfather smiled at the deputy director.

-Krrr릉!

More than a dozen giant monsters glared at Grandfather with ferocious eyes.

Their expressions seemed to say that they wanted to jump out and swallow the human in front of them in one bite.

“Don’t do that. After today, you will enjoy the greatest party ever.”

* * *

The Blood Desert Universe Camp.

Temptation and Profiler, who barely survived, gulped down cold water.

In fact, the ones who moved them were not humans. Skeleton soldiers carried the fallen Temptation and Profiler on their shoulders like luggage to the camp.

They said several times that they were fine and could move on their own two feet, but the skeletons didn’t listen.

Whether their ears were blocked or not, it was the same even when they shouted until their throats were hoarse.

“Humans have something called stamina. Your stamina is exhausted. But we undead don’t have the concept of stamina. With just a little magic power, we can move indefinitely. So just stay still. We will take you there safely,” they said.

It was absurd.

And who the hell were those guys?

A man was sprawled out on a camel, not moving at all. Judging by the sweat pouring down, he wasn’t dead.

The man with a very sly appearance seemed to be the necromancer who summoned the skeletons.

He said ‘Hi!’ to Temptation and Profiler and then didn’t say anything else.

*What the hell? Who are you guys?*

The questions were answered only after arriving at the camp.

A handsome man fanned himself and approached the mercenary captain.

The hired mercenary captain and his men drew their swords and guarded the handsome man.

It would be stranger if they didn’t suspect the Legion who suddenly appeared in such a dangerous place.

“Who are you?”

“I’m here to find someone.”

Legion stuck out his tongue and replied.

“Someone?”

“Is there someone here named Temptation?”

“Temptation?”

There was no way he wouldn’t know.

Because he was the general manager here.

And the person that man brought was also Temptation.

The mercenary captain glanced at Temptation.

Temptation was also dumbfounded. What was the reason for coming with him all this time and then looking for him now?

He should have just asked him his name from the beginning.

*What the hell is this crazy guy?*

* * *

Temptation, mercenary captain Surprise, and his assistant Profiler were genuinely surprised.

They thought Legion was a slightly off person. Judging by the expensive clothes he was wearing, he seemed to be a nobleman. They couldn’t be sure of his exact identity.

Even now that they knew his identity, they couldn’t believe it.

“Who? No, who did you say?”

Mercenary captain Surprise stammered and asked again.

“I’m Duke Legion.”

“Who?”

“Me.”

“As far as I know, there is no Duke Legion in the kingdom…”

“I just received the title recently.”

“When?”

“A while ago.”

“From whom?”

“From His Majesty the King. Oh, you know that His Majesty the King has changed, right?”

“So, His Majesty Lauzel, who has newly ascended to the throne, directly bestowed the title of Duke upon you?”

“That’s right.”

“Show me your ID.”

“Oh, come on, I’m telling the truth.”

Legion rummaged through his pockets.

*Oh, it’s not in my pocket. Where did I put it?*

He opened a subspace and called Mammon.

-Why are you calling me! Why are you calling me! Why are you calling me when I’m turning away! Why are you calling me! Why… why… why… do you keep calling me and making my heart flutter.

Mammon’s gloomy voice was heard from the subspace. The voice was so chilling that the inside of the tent seemed to freeze instantly. In fact, when the subspace opened, the temperature inside the tent plummeted by more than 10 degrees Celsius.

Surprised, Temptation and Profiler stepped back, and Surprise drew his sword.

“Oh, sorry, don’t be surprised.”

Legion punched Mammon’s face, which suddenly popped out of the subspace.

Paah!

“Ouch! Why did you hit me!”

“You bastard, how much more do you have to smear my face? Can’t you just appear normally?”

“Is it a sin to practice singing?”

“Why are you practicing singing?”

Legion was dumbfounded. *Have you ever seen a lich practicing singing?*

Legion peeked into the subspace.

*This crazy lich bastard.*

A bass and a guitar were visible. A drum set was also visible inside. He’s completely out of his mind.

“What’s that again?”

Legion, feeling frustrated, shouted.

“What else could it be? A guitar, a bass, and a drum.”

“Why do you need that?”

“I’m going to form a band.”

Legion felt his neck stiffen. He was doing all sorts of crazy things.

“What are you doing?”

“A band.”

“Why you?”

“There’s a national singing contest in our territory next month.”

“What’s being held?”

“A national singing contest.”

“What’s that?”

“Don’t you know?”

“I don’t know.”

“The legendary host. It’s a party hosted by Mr. Song Hae [a famous South Korean TV host]. The national singing contest. The filming is said to be taking place in the territory because the owner became famous and the plan was changed.”

“So you’re practicing singing to go out there?”

“That’s right.”

“Hoo…, who’s going out?”

“I saw quite a few kids in the preliminaries.”

“So who?”

“Sepia is going out too. Porse and Jonas, Bacon, Dreiser, Silcut, Lotto, Sean, Omega, Mayfield, Zenon, Rohas, Amadeus, Sharon, Psychop, Decarson, Rose, Heater, Consomme, Yujiro, James, Haimo, Buffalo, Mizset, etc.”

“Almost everyone?”

“That’s right.”

“Am I the only one who didn’t know?”

Legion looked at Shuttle. Startled, Shuttle waved his hands.

“I didn’t know either. Really.”

He had to pretend not to know to avoid being in trouble.

“These sly bastards. They’re trying to go out without me.”

“Are you going out too, Master?”

“Can’t I?”

“The preliminaries are over.”

“When did they end?”

“It’s been a few days.”

*Ah, it’s annoying.*

“Then you?”

“I’m going to the finals. That’s why I was practicing singing.”

“Who are the ones who formed a band with you?”

“I haven’t decided yet. I’m going to try to persuade them from now on. But why did you call me? I’m busy.”

“Oh, give me my ID.”

“Why are you looking for Master’s ID from me?”

“Didn’t I leave it with you?”

“You didn’t.”

“Ah, damn it, where did it go.”

“You have to get it reissued. Well.”

“I can’t help it. It’s very annoying. But… why is your hair color like that?”

Legion pointed to Mammon’s hair. He originally has long straight hair.

He invests half of the money he earns in his hair. He hires one of Shuttle’s skeletons as a full-time hairdresser to take care of his hair.

But his hair…

Turned bright yellow.

It’s really amazing.

“I bleached it. Isn’t it cool?”

“Are you crazy?”

“The national singing contest is a national broadcast. If I get on the air properly, I can become a star.”

“Become a star?”

“Yes.”

“As what?”

“As a singer.”

Legion’s head throbbed. If he talked to Mammon any longer, the brain in his skull would melt.

It wasn’t just Legion who felt that way.

Temptation, Surprise, and Profiler, who were listening to Legion and Lich Mammon’s conversation, were also dizzy.

*Is what we are seeing now real?*

The Lich, the King of Terror and Despair, is singing?