A Deal With The Frigid Wizard

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Chapter 15

In Hisran’s ear, Zephiroth’s words, which responded as if blocking the escape route, struck him as sarcastical. Normally, he thought it was annoying, though he wasn’t really interested in where or how long the business trip would be held.

However, now the situation was different.

Even so, it was a short contract period.

‘I felt that after signing a few contracts, the shorter the contract period, the better.’

‘Still, this is a study that is difficult to achieve in a short period of time…’

‘Then you can show you a good side throughout the contract period. Who knows? Will I renew the contract because I am moved by Party B’s attitude?’

Originally Hisran wanted his contract to be longer than one year, but it was ninety-niune days because Jaeha didn’t want to increase his contract by more than triple digits.

‘By the way, you want me to lose another month or more here?’

Even though he was a little lazy, it was Hisran who worked hard for the cause and peace of this continent, just like the previous masters of the red towers. But, this time, he was reluctant to accept the quest no matter what cause that was attached to it.

As he was staring at Zephiroth with a wrinkled face, Jaeha’s voice was heard.

“The ongoing research with Hisran is important. In a time-limited situation, it’s a waste to just waste a month. I know it’s not an easy quest, though can I accompany you? Of course, when you arrive at the site, you will have to focus on the quest. Nevertheless, I want to use the intermission time efficiently.”

Hisran’s eyes lit up. If he had ears as big as a rabbit, they could even see his ears fluttering.

It was natural that it was more comfortable to stay in the red tower than to go on a journey, and perhaps, while embarking on a journey, he might be in a dangerous situation. So, he couldn’t dare to ask her to join him, although her accompaniment was what he longed for.

Seeing Hisran’s expression change in an instant, Zephiroth opened his mouth, clicking his tongue.

“Aside from the inconvenience, it is very likely to be dangerous. Perhaps because of my lack of insight, it seems that Miss Jaeha cannot handle swords, other weapons, or magic. Isn’t it difficult to protect yourself in the worst case?”

It was a reasonable opinion.

Next, Zephiroth emphasized the dangers of warlocks.

“Warlocks are formidable creatures. As long as you don’t mind the sacrifice of others or damage to those around you, you have to think of it as similar to dealing with magical beasts. A smart beast who can think and use tricks.”

At this point, it was difficult for Jaeha to insist on her argument any longer.

‘I should just wait at the enemy tower. I will see him a little, but my body will be comfortable.’

As she thought about it, she could hear the voice with that arrogant feeling of overconfidence.

“Zephiroth.”

“Yes, Master.”

“You are right. That’s right…”

Although he was affirming what he was saying, it didn’t feel right.

Seeing that, Zephiroth, anxious, gave strength to his eyes and looked at Hisran.

“You seem to be ignoring me a little, or a lot, aren’t you?”

Among the five Archmage, he was secretly ranked first and second. With Hisran’s single gesture, a number of demonic beasts would change to ashes and disappear. As far as magic is concerned, there were also rumors that he would not be pushed by anyone other than a dragon. So this wasn’t just arrogance.

“I am Hisran Ephesion. Are you afraid that I won’t be able to take responsibility for one person under any circumstances?”

“Did accidents and crises come with a kind foreshadowing?”

“If you can’t deal with such a thing properly, you’ll have to drop the title of Archmage.”

‘…You may use this opportunity to take it off this time.’

Zephiroth’s word reached the end of his throat, but he swallowed it. As the deputy master of the enemy tower, he had sufficiently warned and discouraged him. What happened after that would be the responsibility of Hisran and Jaeha themselves.

‘Actually, it’s not wrong. If a crisis is difficult for the Tower Master to handle, who can handle it?’

Although there was a childish side, Zephiroth believed in Hisran.

He was a strong enough and capable archmage, and despite his loose appearance, he had a strong sense of responsibility.

“Tower Master and Jaeha are not children, and I had given you a warning. However, please contact me at least once a day. I have to figure out how far you have moved and how the quest is progressing.”

“All right.”

“Then I wish you good luck.”

Zephiroth, who suddenly appeared and threw a bomb at Hisran and Jaeha, quietly disappeared. Among the remaining two, the first to come to her senses was Jaeha.

“Is that the notice? Oh, is it because we can move to Viscount Koufen by magic? Why, isn’t there magic to disappear and appear in the desired place?”

“Teleportation magic? I can’t use that. If I could use that magic, I would shorten the period by more than half.”

“Why?”

It was weird. As the disappointment in Jaeha’s eyes grew younger, Hisran’s mood subsided. It was common sense for a wizard, so he’s been doing it without much thought for a while.

“It’s because teleportation magic is one of the most unstable magic. If you use magic without securing safe coordinates, your body could be amputated or mixed with nearby creatures. I have strong magical powers, so I know how I’ll be okay, but it’s almost impossible to move with you, who doesn’t know how to handle magic.”

“The free teleportation magic in the novel was literally fiction.”

She mumbled her words.

“Then, how do you plan to move? By horse or carriage?”

Aside from knowing how to wield the unusual power of magic through a short story told by him, she judged that the level of civilization in this world seemed to be between the Middle Ages and the Modern Age, so for Jaeha, that was the easiest means of transportation that comes to mind.

“Do you know how to ride a horse?”

“…Just looking?”

“It is difficult to travel long distances without riding very well. I guess I’ll have to stop by downtown Cherriety before leaving.”

He had to completely revise the plan he had made up until yesterday.

And so, Hisran and Jaeha left the secret space after having breakfast with a fresh mind.

“Hide.”

With a single word of Hisran’s starting words, the secret space was safely sealed.

Outwardly, it looked like an ordinary cliff bottom. He added that most people wouldn’t even know the existence of the space, and didn’t pass up even the slightest opportunity and pretend to be. It was only after she left the secret space that she realized that this place was deep in the mountains.

As she descended this mountain, immersed in the anguish of how long had it been, Hisran grabbed her hand and spoke.

“I will move.”

“Yes? Teleportation magic? You say it’s dangerous without safe coordinates?”

“There is one coordinate I have secured in downtown Cherriety. I come here often.”

He replied with a grin.

When she responded as if she was surprised but happy, he felt better, too.

His hands were white and fine for a man, but it was definitely bigger than Jaeha. His hand wrapped around hers.

Even though they had seen everything they had to see, holding hands felt strange. They didn’t even know if it was because both of them, who had been single, were not accustomed to the body temperature of others.

Hisran looked at Jaeha’s black hair softly, and she avoided his gaze while pretending to be looking at the ground.

As he said that his specialty was in fire magic, his gaze seemed to resemble a blazing fire…

Blink.

She only blinked a few times, but the place where Hisran and Jaeha were standing changed. It wasn’t as flashy as a secret space in the mountains, though a neat little room welcomed them.

“Where are we…?”

“A safe house. This is usually the way to secure safe coordinates unless it’s a branch of a magic tower, a nobleman’s mansion, or a remote area with few people. Purchasing a building or room in a suitable location and preventing others from entering.”

According to the laws of the world, money was needed for safe teleportation magic.

The two got out of Hisran’s small house and walked down the city.

Although Hisran was quite famous both at home and abroad, in one of the many provincial cities of the Empire, few knew his face. Those who would recognize him would be from among the people of the tower, or the government offices.

Even so, Hisran’s handsome looks and Jaeha’s exotic looks and clothes caught the attention of people on the street. In the end, the two decided to stop by a clothing store first.

Even though the underwear she was wearing were prototypes from the rabbit doll that resembled what Jaeha was wearing, but her casual clothes were all from Korea. Unlike underwear, outerwear had a complicated process.

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