Chapter 44 - Two Heros Party (2/2)

“Yes!”

Sienna hugged Artpe tighter before she disengaged.She turned around as she ran off.Level 28 could be seen clearly above her head.Laughter slipped out of him at the absurdity of it.

“How come there are only monsters around me?”

“But Artpe is the most incredible one amongst us.”

Maetel spoke as she glared at the retreating back of Sienna.Artpe gave a non-committal answer as he mussed her hair a bit roughly.

“You should go rest.”

“But Artpe is going to work again.”

“Since I’ve made this mess, I can’t just leave everything as is.”

Maetel had a sullen expression on her face, but she knew there was nothing she could do.She nodded head.

Maetel glanced at the black magician Deyus, and she asked Artpe a question.

“This person is a bad guy.Is it ok for you to be with him like this?”

“I gave him my word that I would spare him, so I have no choice. Instead, I’m thinking about using him in the future.”

“Ooh, ooh-ooh.”

It didn’t matter what Artpe was saying at that moment.Deyus’ mind was filled with the word Soul Contract.He couldn’t hear anything else.What scary things will he have to do with his soul on mortgage!

Maetel really didn’t like Deyus, who was letting out a foul energy.However, she saw that he was shaking in fear, so it seemed he couldn’t do anything against Artpe.

As expected, Deyus didn’t have any allies here.He was destined to shake in fear until he was given an order.

The night passed quickly .Artpe stood at the center of the construction site, and he did all the tasks that could be done with his Mana Strings.

He had made a mess of the mountain, so he tidied it up.He gathered materials that would be used for construction, then he searched the mountain for animals that could be used for food…..

As he used it more, Artpe realized that Mana String was an incredible magic.This was especially true when he used it with his Read All Creation ability.The Mana Strings could gather and analyze all the information in its surrounding.It used the information to move in the most efficient manner.It sometimes felt as if he was moving in all directions at the same time.

Even the one using the magic was surprised, so how would those watching him feel?Other people couldn’t see the Mana Strings.It was as if Artpe was changing everything just by waving his hands.He looked like a god.

“I really don’t think he is human.”

“Do you doubt it after seeing all of this?He is a god.A god!”

Thanks to Artpe’s exertion, the city had a foundation by the time morning came.The people felt the truth in their bones.They realized how much construction could be done by working with a magician, who possessed a basic knowledge of architecture.

“It is possible to create waterways like this?How surprising.”

“This place is already better than our town!”

“I love our view.It is quite open.”

“This should be good enough.”

Artpe even checked the wooden barricade around the small city.He made sure everything was perfect before he withdrew his magic.He had used Mana Strings every time his Mana had recovered.Usually, it took a long time for Unique Spells to develop, but it had already reached level 10.

“······shall we go now?”

He cleared everything.It was impossible to clear a Quest as thoroughly as this.He had finished the base Quest alongside the hidden Quests.He hadn’t intended to do this, but he kept completing the Quests that had popped up in a row.It was ironic, but he was done now.

“Magician-nim, are you perhaps leaving already?”

“Magician-nim······.”

It was almost supernatural as to how the townspeople were able to sense his impending departure.They were flustered as they hung onto him.However, Artpe was firm in his attitude.

“I did all I could do here.No one will be able to threaten you if you stay within this city.There’s no one left to put a curse on you, so you can be at ease and resume your lives.Ah.I want you to forget about my party, and don’t ever speak about us. You should always bear that in mind.”

Artpe had rescued the kids, and he had gathered the townspeople to construct a city on the mountain.They owed him a lot, yet he wanted them to forget about him.They were surprised by his demand.

“Magician-nim······.”

“I’m going.”

It seemed the townspeople wanted Artpe to live in the city.They wanted him to rule over them, but Artpe didn’t hold any lingering attachment to this mountain.

He had been forced to carry out this Quest, and he hadn’t received any rewards.He hated those types of Quests the most!Artpe wanted to run out of here as soon as possible.He dragged Maetel and Sienna with him.The people came out in droves, yet he ignored them all.

“Sienna, you have to be happy!”

“I’ll be back, unni!”

The most memorable sight was Aena and Sienna.Aena was crying, yet Sienna had a big smile on her face.

It seemed she didn’t want her unni to worry about her or maybe she really wasn’t sad….. He wanted to think it was the former, but Sienna’s face was way too bright for it to be true.

“Aena unni will be safe if she lives in this town.It is enjoyable for me to be with oppa.This is what is best for the both of us!”

“It isn’t enjoyable for me if Sienna is with us.”

“Maetel unni, you joke around too much.”

The two brats armed themselves with congenial smiles as they sparred with each other.Artpe decided not to intrude.In fact, he didn’t even like acknowledging it.Deyus was being dragged by the rope, and it felt as if he was staring at Artpe.He also decided to ignore him.

“Magician-nim!”

“Magiciaaaaaaaaaaaaan-nim!”

He had completely turned away from the city, and the gazes of the townspeople was squarely on his back.It stung.What did he actually do that merited them calling after him with such fervor?He was afraid his resolve would weaken if he turned around to look at them.

‘Humans are simple beings.I did all of this knowing this would would happen.What emotion am I supposed to feel when the people react in a the manner I predicted?’

It was a thought that was unbecoming of him.Artpe tsked as he shook his head to free himself from those thoughts.He took out the communication device, and he soon had a connection to Mycenae.

“Ajumma.”

[Hello, customer. My name is Mycenae.Mycenae.]

“Did you finish their education?”

[······it just finished right now]

“All right.I’m going to visit them once, so you should wait for me with them.”

[Did you really contact me for that...]

Artpe ruthlessly severed the connection, then he turned to look at his party.

“Silpennon’s party will be in charge of this black magician. Of course, I will put a fail safe in place…..After we tell them what to do, we can go on a merry trip to find a magician.Does anyone have a question?”

“Yes, I have one!”

Maetel raised her hand high into the air as she spoke.

“The level difference between Sienna and us is large.Since we are leaving behind the black magician in their care, what if leave behind Sienna too?”

It was a weirdly compelling suggestion, but Artpe let out a bitter laugh. It was possible for Maetel to become smart when she was trying to eliminate her competitor!On the other hand, Sienna was flustered as she gripped Artpe’s sleeve.

“I like oppa.I can raise my level quickly, so don’t throw me away.Ok?”

Of course, Artpe didn’t plan on leaving behind Sienna.Unlike Silpennion, she was a cute and honest girl.It was a plus, but there was a fundamental reason why she was different from him.

“Silpennon is different from Sienna, Maetel.If I want to explain this difference, I’ll have to give you a long lecture on what Classes are…..I’ll give you a short explanation for now.Maetel, do you know about those that are called nobles when they aren’t nobles?”

Maetel shook her head from side to side without much strength.Artpe nodded his head in a solemn manner as he gently put one hand on Sienna’s head.Then he spoke to Maetel.

“We have one right here.You should greet her.She is the noble healer of our party.”