How to live as a wanderer

I didn't think so, but I really hit GO. Everything was the same except that it was an old GO with no guarantees.

“This is how you build a house and win. Do you understand?”

“I understand.”

“Now, shall we learn by doing it? ”

Suetlq rubs his palms and says: I wanted to waste my time doing something, but I thought it would be good. It'll be fun to play with this knight on top of his head.

"You human... you know what I'm doing for the first time, but you don't give me a few points?" ’

The old man seemed to have no conscience as a magician. Told you it was a handicap, and you didn't put anything on it. What the...

John is lost in thought.

The GO was dozens of times more confident than the chess. It was a hobby that I had changed time in the past. It was John who lasted about two points in the election against a professional knight. Moreover, the Wizard underestimated him.

‘But I do my best. ’

John decides to lay a pebble on the opposing team with all his might, perhaps the best of his imagination.

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“...... ”

Suetlj's mouth is open. His hands tremble.

“I swear on the Iphael River, this is not the first time I've seen this...! ”

“This is the first time. ”

“Even the Knights of the Sultan can't do this! ”

‘You can't keep it. ’

John thought to himself, but kept his mouth shut. I wanted to ask the Wizard a lot of questions.

Honestly, Suttleg was only third grade if she was good at it. Moreover, it was only worn by the old elites a long time ago, so it could not be a battle for John.

If John had been so considerate since the middle of the year, he would have shed tears.

“Anyway, since I won, can I ask? ”

“Han...”

“? ”

“Won't you play one more game? ”

“No, I promise...”

“I'll keep my promise! One more game, I swear by the Ipael River! ”

"What the..."

John was ridiculous. It wasn't that I didn't understand. I always thought those who play GO were careless, so I lost carelessly.

“If I lose again, I'll give you a gift. ”

“Hm. If that's the case...”

John pretended to be hesitant, but accepted coldly.

Instead of swinging a knife, I thought I didn't have much talent, but I can't believe this came in handy!

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Suetlq sits half-dazzled. It was brutally applied to the young knight who first placed the GO.

John waited quietly for consideration.

"What if he whines that he won't teach you? ’

But he was not such an ugly wizard. I was shocked at first, but soon I opened my mouth.

“Ask me what you want to ask. ”

“Thank you. Then...”

“But if I had just left it on the GO...”

“...... ”

“Oh, I'm sorry. Ask.”

“So what's magic? ”

“Listen to those vast realms, understand what they're saying, and ask them to do it. ”

Suetlq is in a hurry. The form of answering doesn't seem to have been asked once or twice.

“I don't understand. ”

“That's right. This is how I use magic for me. If you ask another wizard, he'll give you another answer. Some find secrets in numbers and rules, and some find something between sulfur and mercury smoke. ”

“Aren't they all the same? ”

Suetlq answered the indifferent question irritably.

“Are you good with all weapons? If there's a knight who can handle a sword, there's a knight who can handle a spear. So is the Wizard. Don't think of magic as easy, but don't think of it as too hard. Magic... is kind of a secret. We call them wizards who understand their secrets and know how to deal with them. Did you get any answers? ”

“You don't know how to tell. ”

“What would I be if I listened and understood immediately? ”

“Then I'll make it easier to ask. Can I learn magic? ”

“... Is that your knight? ”

Excellent wizards were honored by their lords as trusted advisors and wise men. It was much better than the feeble nobles, but...

Just as the knight doesn't envy the merchant for making good money, so did the wizard.

“Don't you have a magic knight? ”

“Not that I know of. It's not an easy academic study to learn, but why would a knight learn it? I am called the Wise Man of the Iphael River because I learned how to handle rivers and water from my teachers. My master heard the secrets of the Iphael River from his master. The Ipael River is fickle and cunning.

It's not easy to tell your favorite verse. If I told you, you wouldn't be able to replicate it. ”

Suetlq sets the tiles aside as he speaks and summons the slaves. A slave brought a copper basin engraved with a peculiar symbol.

“I never thought I'd say this... but it's no good to learn magic. Just go ahead and be a wizard. ”

If the knights under the lord are afraid of magic or reluctant to see it, then Suetlq is more picky.

But John had no choice but to stop what kind of knight wanted to learn magic.

“Do you know why I took this bowl out? ”

“? ”

“Now the next question you want to ask yourself is, what can you do with magic, right? ”

“! ”

“... don't be surprised. Even a three-year-old can anticipate that. I don't usually answer that question. ”

“Is the answer related to the secret of magic? ”

“No. The more mysterious, the more gold you can get. Some... nobles think I can summon thunder and flood the river. I think I can do at least a tenth. But all I can do...”

Suetlq sweeps his hand over the basin. Then the water inside the basin began to boil.

“Is this magic boiling water? ”

“... Do you call it magic to open your mouth and make noises? This is a preparation process. I know how to handle a little water with secrets from the river. The water tells us a lot. Let's see... Does anyone have any news? Someone who's been out of touch for a long time. ”

“...... ”

This time, John was lost in thought. If anyone was curious, there were only family members. Half-brothers left behind.

“If you've chosen a person, put your hands in the water and think. ”

I'm glad you didn't have to tell me. John thought so and put his hand in the water. It was boiling, but it was not hot. The water caused a ripple and changed its shape. Suetlq squints and tries to read the shape.

“Let's see... somewhere quiet... quiet... symbolic of the sun... I see. Did you enter the monastery? Looks like he's staying at the monastery. ”

If the church had been successfully evacuated, the priest might have sent them to the monastery. John began to have a little faith in this point.

“I don't know about that. ”

“Hmm. That's all I can read anyway. And don't take this so lightly. Like I said, the water is fickle. ”

Suetlq clears the basin and then says:

“As you can see, I can read the present and the future from the water and make the dirty water clean. If you prepare for a long time, you can make it rain sometimes. ”

“Is there anything stronger? ”

Suetlq seems a little offended.

“Isn't this powerful enough? You only care what you can see like a knight. I know what you're talking about. You're talking about setting fires and rolling rocks at the walls. It's not my area of expertise, and it's not going to be easy for anyone who's studied secrets like that. ”

“I'm sorry if I offended you. I was just wondering how Suetlg dealt with her enemies when she met them. ”

“... Of course my slaves will fight for me. ”

Suetlq stares at John as if to ask him what he's saying. Maybe he's a wizard. He can't go to war on his own.

‘Ah. Right. ’

John realized he had misjudged. It was prejudice to fight directly as a wizard. Rather, it was more plausible not to fight like the old man said.

“Tsk, tsk. Apparently, you're trying to learn magic and use it to fight." ”

Suetlq shakes his head to see if he's mistaken.

“If that's the case, give it up. Nature will never reveal its secrets with such a gentle heart. It will be hard to fight, even if you learn it by learning... Here. Take it.”

“? ”

Suddenly, he pulls out two small glass bottles from the lobe. The jar of glass, sealed with cork and beeswax, contained a bewildering liquid. One was shining white and the other emitted a sticky red light.

“What is it?”

“You said you'd give me a gift. It's a river I spilled my own secrets into. One can be applied and drunk when wounded... and the other can be fed or weaponized when someone wants to be killed. ”

“Water of Blessings, Water of Fury. ”

John read the words of the glass bottle. It was written in the ancient imperial language.

“It was meant to be discriminatory. It doesn't mean anything. Can you read better than that? Were you trying to be a priest? ”

Even John, who didn't know it well, could see that these two were precious. Especially when it comes to healing wounds.

“Can I accept this gift? ”

“I can't help but swear on the Ipael River. If you give me the same gift, the river will no longer tell me your secret. ”

Suetlq said with a very sad expression. I never thought I'd lose this to a bouquet I pulled out of my heart.

“Then I'll thank you very much. ”

“Is your question solved? ”

“Yes.”

“Then play one more game. ”

“... Oh, yeah. How many points do you want? ”

“...... ”

Suetlq blushes his face and ponders for a moment.

“Two... two points, please. ”

“Can it be two points? ”

“... three points. ”

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When Iaon came out, the staff rushed to tell him that John and Suetlig were waiting. Iaon was surprised and asked.

“Why didn't you report it right away? ”

“I'm sorry. He told me not to tell either of you...”

He's a freak, but so is John. Iaon shakes his head and says,

“In the future, it's best to think about the interests of the Conference first. What if you use what your opponent has done you a favor? ”

“Ah…! ”

Iaon quickly walked out kicking his tongue. John was old enough to come and wait for him first, but he was grumpy enough.

“...??? ”

“Just... stay back. ”

“This is your third round. ”

“I swear on the Ipael River one last time! ”

“Wouldn't you be angry if you used the Ipael River like that? ”

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