Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 463

Magic is Learned in Vain – Episode 464 (464/502)

# 464

The Fall of the Empire 2

Heizler entered the office carrying the Legion’s favorite tea.

She knew the war had begun.

Many people were worried.

“It’s the Empire. No matter how hard we struggle, we can’t beat the Empire. Even if we had a general with ghostly mercenary skills.”

“Still, maybe our lord can stop them.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. Who doesn’t know our lord is outstanding? Everyone knows. But the opponent is the Empire. Even our lord can’t withstand a zerg rush [an overwhelming attack]. That’s how vast the Empire is.”

“Then what will happen now? Will this good territory be reduced to ashes?”

“Probably.”

“Will the Imperial Army kill us all?”

“No. What would they gain from killing commoners like us? They’ll only capture and kill the nobles, especially talented nobles like our lord. Moreover, he is the highest-ranking person in the kingdom.”

The territory’s people were agitated.

Nevertheless, they didn’t descend into extreme chaos like other territories. Residents of territories close to the capital, Poman, were fleeing, trying to avoid the lord’s attention.

People would wake up to find a significant number of residents had secretly left the castle.

The lord would capture the fleeing residents and execute them in front of others.

However, the number of fleeing residents hardly decreased.

While the entire kingdom was in such a situation, Legion’s territory was surprisingly calm.

They were uneasy, but they trusted a man named Legion.

The residents said,

“Where would we go if we left here? Would we cross the border to the Nex House Kingdom? No. There’s no place as safe as this. Isn’t this place protected by the Alexander family?”

“That’s right. If the Imperial Army comes here, it means the kingdom is finished. I just feel sorry for our Legion Duke. I wish he would at least evacuate.”

“He’s not the type to run away. I wish he had descendants.”

People were more worried about Legion.

Heizler’s family was the same.

“Don’t worry about us; protect the Duke. What else can you do?”

Heizler’s father asked.

“My job is to make the lord as comfortable as possible.”

“You know it well. We can live like this thanks to the lord. We can live like humans thanks to the lord. The entire kingdom is being influenced by the lord’s example. What a great country this is becoming. So, repay the favor, even in a small way. Go and make the lord as comfortable as possible.”

“I understand. I may not see you again.”

If the Imperial Army reached this place, they might suffer a miserable fate.

Especially since she was Legion’s close aide. She was the head maid, but no one thought of her as just a maid.

There was a grace in her actions.

People from outside often mistook her for a young noble lady.

Of course, if she caught the eye of the Imperial Army, she wouldn’t be safe. The same was true for her family.

A farewell was imminent.

“Don’t worry about us; just go.”

“I understand. Stay healthy. Father, Mother, and all of you.”

Heizler gave her parents and siblings her last greetings and returned to the mansion.

And she was serving Legion with all her heart.

The scent of black tea was fragrant. It was an expensive brand imported from the Free Union that she had been saving.

It wasn’t so expensive as to be jaw-dropping, but it was very difficult to obtain in the remote Alexander territory.

The atmosphere in the office was very dark.

Heizler erased her presence as much as possible and placed the black tea on the table.

And naturally stepped back.

“Thank you, Heizler.”

Legion smiled at Heizler.

“Thank you, Miss Heizler.”

Sharons also smiled gently.

Heizler nodded slightly, closed the door, and left.

The office was silent again.

Legion rubbed his temples as if he had a headache. It was an unbelievable story, even after hearing it.

“So, all the things that are happening now are… bait thrown by the Stone Head Church?”

“Probably…”

“How did you know?”

“We received an offer.”

“What kind?”

“To join them.”

“From the Stone Head Church directly?”

“No.”

“We have a White Dragon who is friendly with us. He proposed that we join them. Armageddon is coming soon. All the races of the continent will be involved in this.”

“Wait a minute… Dragons?”

“It seems the dragons are also participating in this war. Of course, not on the side of humans. They are with the Stone Head Church.”

“Does that make sense?”

“It doesn’t make sense. It’s an absurd story, but it’s reality. Now, think about it. Are you going to say, ‘That doesn’t make sense, so I don’t have to worry about it?’ No. It doesn’t make sense, but that’s the situation. Whether it’s strategic or life-threatening, we have to stop it unconditionally.”

“I understand what you mean. So, a significant number of races have been recruited by the Stone Head Church? And one of them is the Dragon.”

“That’s right. In fact, dragons are the most feared beings because they are a race that breaks the balance in the human world. But they have already decided to join them. We have no choice but to stop them with all our might.”

“What about you guys?”

“Huh? What about us?”

“Who did you decide to join?”

“Huh, doesn’t the great Legion have a brain? Can’t you tell just by looking?”

“Because you might have come to give us a warning out of your last loyalty.”

“Hmm, I guess you could think that way. But we’re also in a hurry. We rejected White Dragon T-Bone’s offer.”

“Dug your own grave.”

“That’s right. Dug our own grave. Well, we’re done talking.”

“What kind?”

“An invincible vampire legion of 50,000 is waiting. So is the Lycanthrope [werewolf] legion of 40,000 who have a peace treaty with us.”

“Are you going to have a showdown with the Stone Head Church?”

“Are you stating the obvious? Do you think we’d rub our hands together and grovel before them? I’d rather die. You’re the same, aren’t you?”

“Hmm.”

“We’re with you. Now, tell me. Duke Legion, which bastards should our vampire legion turn into undead first?”

Sharons smiled, revealing her fangs.

Legion smiled back at her.

The situation was very shitty, but…

There was no way to die.

* * *

Preitia looked at the men in front of her.

A man with blue hair.

A man with golden hair.

Both were incredibly handsome men, rarely seen in the human world.

Still, not as good as Legion.

Legion’s appearance was the culmination of plastic surgery that humans could create.

The most handsome eyes, nose, and mouth in the world.

So, Preitia didn’t think they were that amazing, even though they were handsome.

And she knew who they were from the moment they appeared.

Blue Dragon and Gold Dragon.

“What are you?”

Preitia asked.

She had gone out for a while to check on the condition of Dreiser and Lich Mamon and had just returned.

Dreiser and Lich Mamon.

Thinking of them, Preitia chuckled.

Two monsters.

She never imagined they would become so strong.

She guaranteed that the world would be surprised the moment they revealed their skills.

“Come to think of it, it’s a bit strange. How can so many strong people gather in this territory?”

Preitia tilted her head.

First of all, there were three monsters that transcended her common sense.

Duke Legion, Dreiser, Lich Mamon.

The fact that these three were tied together and wandering around was a scam and a foul [unfair advantage].

It wasn’t just them.

The same was true for the ogre legions, including Sepia. All of them were armed with powerful magical weapons.

Especially Sepia was exceptionally strong.

He had completely surpassed the limits of an ogre.

She even thought that he might be able to catch a young dragon when he used his full power.

A territory full of such guys.

It was absurd.

That’s why Preitia was so interested in this territory. She had never had such an exciting experience in over 2,000 years of living.

She hummed a song and returned home.

But those rude bastards had entered her mansion, which she had chosen instead of a lair, without permission.

“Are you Preitia?”

Blue Dragon asked.

“So?”

“Let’s go.”

“Where to?”

“You’ll know if you follow us.”

Preitia chuckled. Were those bastards crazy? It was annoying enough that they trespassed, but they were ordering her around?

“Who are you?”

“You just have to follow us without saying anything. It’s the order of the higher-ups.”

“So, who are you?”

“I am Blue Dragon Cassius.”

Preitia turned her head to the man with golden hair. “And you?”

“I am Gold Dragon Lythan.”

“Okay. Cassius, Lythan. Why should I follow you? If you don’t explain the reason, I won’t move an inch.”

“Even if it’s the order of the higher-ups?”

“Since when have dragons served someone? Once they become adults, they are independent beings. Even the Dragon Lord can’t give orders.”

“The law has changed.”

“Since when?”

“Not long ago. Our dragon race has decided to gather strength with the Dragon Lord at the forefront.”

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“A pan-racial war is coming.”

“What?”

“Literally. A pan-racial war is coming. You’ll understand if I say Armageddon [the final battle between good and evil].”

“Since when?”

“The war has begun.”

“Huh, what is this? Don’t tell me you guys moved the Imperial Army?”

“Well, that’s…”

Cassius smiled, twisting his lips, and continued.

“Humans are extinct. It’s already been judged that way. If there are any humans who survive, they will become new humans.”

“So, the dragon race is going to wipe out the humans.”

“Completely redoing the board.”

“How?”

“The human world has always been exposed to the threats of the demon world, the hell world, and the heavenly world. Numerous races have lived while watching their every move. Now, weak races are no longer needed. We will completely reorganize the human world around that person.”

“Who is that person? The Dragon Lord?”

“No.”

“Who is it?”

“You’ll know when you go.”

“Hmm.”

Preitia scratched her cheek. It was a behavior that came out when she was uncomfortable.

“So, you’re saying that you’re going to annihilate the humans here with that person’s orders?”

“Of course. After all, the things here are all just trash.”

“Do you even know who the people here are?”

“Do we need to know?”

“Um, no. You don’t need to know about them. They don’t need to know about you either.”

“What do you mean?”

“I’m on the side of humans.”

“What?”

“I’m an enemy of you guys.”

“What?”

“I’ll say it again, but our dragons are completely independent beings once they become adults. In other words, there’s no need to be with you guys.”

“Crazy… It’s the Dragon Lord’s order!”

“Enough. Get lost.”

“If you don’t come, we’ll drag you by force.”

“Do you know who I am?”

“A red dragon with a bad temper, right?”

“Didn’t they tell you who I am?”

“What nonsense.”

“Young pups are so rude.”

Preitia disappeared from Cassius and Lythan’s sight.

“Huh?”

“You should have left when I told you to. You guys cut off your own lives. Don’t blame me.”

Preitia appeared behind Cassius and Lythan.

There was no dragon language.

There was no casting.

She used the magic of teleportation with just her will. That’s why even the dragons, who are called the originators of magic, didn’t notice.

To use this level of skilled magic, you have to surpass the ability of a Wyrm-class dragon.

Ancient-class ability!

It was also the modest ability of Preitia, a Wyrm-class dragon but regarded as the strongest combat dragon of all time.

“Su, Summon!”

“Too late. Idiots. Not even putting up a barrier in front of me.”

Preitia’s hands pierced through Cassius and Lythan’s backs.

Preitia concentrated her magic power in both hands and then immediately released it.

At the same time, Cassius and Lythan’s dragon hearts disappeared.

“Kuhuk!”

The two young dragons let out a short scream and looked at the sky with unbelievable eyes.

They must have never dreamed that their lives would be extinguished so futilely.

“If you are reincarnated, learn some manners.”