Chapter 222 – Raising Talent 1 (1/2)

She was a skilled person who reached the peak of pure magic in the past.

At that time, their relationship deteriorated due to the difference in their stance on the Holy Aperia Empire, but this time, it was possible to maintain a friendly relationship.

He was able to take a powerful talent at a bargain price.

“But why do you want me? As you can see, I’m just an average, no-name mage…”

“No, you’re a talent who will one day become a great mage,” Woohyuk said firmly to Allen, who was utterly confused.

Allen stared at Woohyuk blankly for a moment.

“Have you said and done this to Reina, too?”

“I convinced Ophelia, so I was able to take Reina fairly easily.”

“If so, I will ask. How do you know I’m going to be a great mage?”

“Just my feeling.”

“…”

At that moment, the expression of ‘this guy is completely crazy’ crossed Allen’s face.

When he finally couldn’t understand, Woohyuk took out the Elixir of the Immortal from his pocket.

“I’ll give you this. This is what I got as a hidden reward from Dreadlore, but if you eat it, you can live an eternal life.

“… Why are you giving me such a good thing?”

“Because if you eat this, you’ll become… impaired.”

In a word, he’d become a castrated eunuch.

However, Allen did not show much agitation.

“The price for immortality doesn’t seem too great.”

“The other guys don’t think so. So, you better eat this.”

Woohyuk handed the Elixir of Immortality to Allen.

Allen went along with the seemingly crazy farce and consumed the Elixir of Immortality.

Hwee-Ahhhhhhhhh!

Red energy soared from Allen’s body.

“… I feel like my mind has cleared up.”

“Congratulations. You will never grow old anymore.”

However, instead, he became ball-less.

Woohyuk tapped Allen’s shoulder and spoke,

“Do you know who Arkain, the Great Sage, is?”

“Of course. I have read his book several times in the library.”

“The tower he built is actually in this Principality of Croix.”

[High Sage Arkain’s Tower].

It was located on the Celestial Island above the Principality of Croix.

There was a hidden barrier, so if one didn’t get close, one would never know it existed.

When Woohyuk told him about the tower, Allen tilted his head.

“Have you ever actually been there?”

“Sure. You’ll be attacking that tower in the future.”

“You mean alone? If it’s such a great tower, it’ll probably take me quite a while.”

“Of course, I’ll help you attack it with my elite personnel. Furthermore, you don’t have to worry about time.”

One second here was 10 minutes there.

By training there, high-efficiency growth was possible.

Various loot was also a bonus.

Allen nodded at Woohyuk’s fascinating explanation.

“Not a bad idea. But when do you plan to attack the tower?”

“My vassals will soon come out of the training hall. Then, we’ll have the right personnel to attack.”

However, until then, all information about the tower had to be kept secret.

Only then could Woohyuk be able to monopolize the loot.

When Woohyuk finished explaining, Allen looked at him with admiration.

“It’s a great plan. Are you planning to cultivate human resources and talent for something in the future?”

“Yes. It takes a lot of talent to change the absurd system of this world.”

All of his efforts weren’t just to fill an empty new seat.

Woohyuk dreamt of a new world.

However, he must ultimately challenge the Creator, so he had to have everyone work together.

“If what you said is true, I will serve you as my lord from today. Your ideals really touch my heart.”

“Good. Then it’s settled.”

Having persuaded Allen, Woohyuk felt it was time to return to the Rhine Kingdom.

He had already told Princess Eleanora to buy him some time, so he didn’t have to visit the Holy Aperia Empire for a while.

He was able to focus on cultivating talent, something he had delayed so far.

“It’s so unfortunate that you are leaving, King Rhine. When will I be able to see you again?”

“I’ll stop by again soon. I also bring some lemon jelly next time.”

“Lemon jelly is one of the reasons why I live. Please, please.”

Ophelia waved her hand with a depressed look.

She wanted Woohyuk to be with her, but there was no pressing reason to hold onto him.

When he left the palace, Helena opened her mouth with a tired expression,

“Are we going to go all the way back to the Rhine Kingdom? Just thinking about it is giving me a headache.”

“I think it’s because you ate too much at the banquet yesterday, gluttonous Saintess,” Ibn Rusud commented.

“I didn’t eat that much, you Elf-craving Sage. Why don’t you take this chance to live out your sexual fantasy with the Elf Queen?” Helena retorted back.

The two siblings were bored and started arguing once more.

Maria shook her head with a look as if she still couldn’t adapt to their behavior.

“… May the Goddess’ blessings be with them.”

“So, is the talk with Hildegard over, Maria?”

Woohyuk looked back and asked Maria.

Maria nodded.

“Yes, I will continue to follow the Hero King. Hildegard is not free from her responsibilities as a Paladin, so she will part ways with us.”

“Good. The longer she remains in the Empire, the easier it is to obtain information.”

Woohyuk didn’t have many informants in the Holy Aperia Empire, unlike the other smaller kingdoms across the continent.

Hildegard was a person who he could trust, as she helped him prevent the first catastrophe.

If necessary, he could consider putting her into his inner party later.

As Woohyuk rode his horse, Sieg, who was following him, tilted his head.

“Lord, this isn’t the way to the Rhine Kingdom, right?”