I Don't Want To Work! - Chapter 39
CHAPTER 39
“Also, this one… and this one too.”
After that, I remembered a few ancient magics and wrote down a few magic spells I needed, pretending they were ancient magic.
Every time I handed over a piece of paper filled with magic formulas, the mages went wild.
“Wow!! This is dragon magic…!”
“Who would have thought we’d encounter new dragon magic in our lifetime!”
“These formulas, this language! It’s perfect no matter how you look at it!”
I chuckled softly as I watched the excited mages.
After all, I used to be a mage myself.
I could understand very well why the mages were reacting like that.
Again, dragons are the origin of magic.
To mages, the ancient magic bestowed by such dragons was nothing short of miraculous.
“It’s exhilarating to think about breaking down each consonant and vowel for interpretation…!”
Moreover, based on ancient magical formulas, it was possible to create about ten new spells…
“Ugh! Gah!!”
…possible.
In this moment of writing the new history of the tower, one could also get overly excited…
“Ancient magic even has a subtle fragrance!”
“Eek!”
I don’t get it!!
Even if you stuck your nose in there, all you’d smell is paper and ink!
What’s with the “the fragrance of ancient magic” nonsense!!
“Calm down.”
Fordell said sternly to the mages.
“This is Princess Lottie’s first visit to the tower. But if she only sees your antics, what will she think of the tower?”
“Isn’t it the lair of perverts?”
“Right.”
Surprisingly, they knew themselves quite well.
“But we can’t help but get excited.”
It was the guy who was sticking his nose in the paper earlier, smelling it.
Whether he had calmed down a bit or not, his nostrils were only flaring half as much as before.
Still, he seemed like a pervert.
“Isn’t it dragon magic? It’s the first time since Carmel, the Archmage, discovered it.”
‘Oh, really?’
Come to think of it, that’s true.
I nodded my head.
The chance of finding new dragon magic, not the dragon magic passed down through generations, was slim.
At best, we could obtain some when a dragon slayer appeared and hunted dragons.
There were many records left in the dragon’s lair.
‘But now dragons aren’t rare animals anymore, they’re beings.’
It wasn’t the time when dragons were overflowing, and now there were only a few dragons left in the human world.
They weren’t even breathing fire at humans first.
There was no need to hunt those who were sleeping in mountains or lairs.
As a result, it was difficult for new dragon magic to emerge.
It could be considered extinct.
‘Suddenly, I appeared and saved it.’
I chuckled.
Yeah, yeah. It’s exciting.
I would have been happy if I had discovered a new herb that I thought was extinct.
‘And if you think about it, they’re all my juniors anyway.’
I glanced at the mages I liked for a moment like a child and wrote down a few more formulas.
“This is the last one.”
“Thank you.”
Even Leonard, with his cool demeanor, accepted the paper I handed him with a hint of excitement on his face.
But soon, he cooled down again.
Huh, I guess I was expecting too much.
‘Maybe he’s trying to figure out how to attach a broken circle.’
But the formulas I handed over didn’t have what Leonard wanted.
‘I could have done it back in the day.’
Attaching a broken circle was simpler than I thought, but it was difficult.
The higher the circle, the lower the chance of healing.
‘If I want to stabilize Leonard, I need at least an 8th circle.’
Higher would be better, though.
Anyway, how many circles does the tower have right now?
‘Huh?’
I blinked.
Come to think of it, who is the ruler of the tower?
I didn’t remember being introduced to the ruler of the tower, so I was momentarily confused.
Leonard spoke up.
“Is this all?”
“Oh, yes.”
I nodded as I flipped through the diary.
“This is all I can interpret for now.”
I didn’t remember anything else.
Leonard’s expression cooled down a bit more.
“I wonder if I missed anything…”
‘Huh?’
As I flipped through the pages again for the show, small writing caught my eye in the corner. It wasn’t the main content, but rather a note scribbled in the corner of the diary, like a memo.
[ ?? My laboratory, between the right gold bars, don’t forget!! ?? ]
Why did I put four stars?
‘I have a feeling about this.’
Sometimes, when I received valuable items, I’d say ‘I should keep this safe!’ and put them away so well that I’d forget where they were.
Then, I’d make a note after carefully storing them.
And then I’d forget both the item and the note.
Ah.
‘I got it!’
I had a feeling.
I put away a valuable item so well that I lost it along with the note.
‘What was it?’
I started racking my brain fiercely.
By this point, it would include basic herbs, for sure.
As a mage, maybe it’s items related to magic? Or alcohol?
‘Whatever it was, I should go and look for it.’
“Let’s call it a day for today.”
Leonard said, pressing his temples. Fordell nodded.
“Just in case, let’s wrap up and take another look tomorrow.”
“Rest for now, Lottie.”
“Oh, could I take the diary with me? I want to look at it a bit more in my room.”
“Of course, Your Highness!”
“Feel free to take your time!”
The mages, who would have opposed adamantly earlier, were now all raising their hands in welcome.
It feels good for some reason.
“I’ll escort you to your room.”
Fordell flashed a warm smile, but Leonard did not.
“I’m sorry, but I’ll go back to my room first.”
Leonard said as he hurried out of the room.
“Well then, shall we also take our leave, Your Highness?”
“See you tomorrow, Your Highness!”
“Have a good night’s sleep!”
I bid farewell to the enthusiastic greetings and left the room. Fordell, holding my diary, led the way down the long corridor.
How far did we walk?
I spoke up first.
“Mage Fordell.”
“Please speak.”
I asked cautiously.
“Um, is the ruler of the tower not currently in the tower?”
A guest came to the palace, and I deciphered the ancient texts. There were two important matters, so there must be a reason why the ruler of the tower wasn’t present: either they were ill or they had urgent matters elsewhere. But since I hadn’t heard anything about illness, it was more likely that they had left for urgent matters.
Fordell, who had been looking at me for a moment, grinned.
“I am Fordell Gallania, the current ruler of the tower.”
Huh?
I froze.
Fordell was completely different from the rulers of the tower that I knew. Look at those muscles that couldn’t be hidden under my waist-thick arms and legs, and the fierce veins on his neck, even though he was wearing a robe!
‘Aren’t you too young to be the ruler of the tower?!’
The strongest person in the tower didn’t necessarily become the ruler of the tower. However, you still needed a certain level of skill, but it seemed too difficult to achieve such skill.
As I stuttered, Fordell smiled again.
“I am leading the tower to the best of my abilities.”
That phrase sounded familiar… Oh!
“Hello, Your Highness. I am Fordell Gallania. Leading the tower to the best of my abilities…”
“Eeek!”
Oh… so that’s why I couldn’t remember.
I shook my head.
“…I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s fine. Weren’t you feeling unwell?”
“And also, you’re too young.”
“Haha, even so, I’ve aged quite a bit. I’m over sixty.”
“…?!”
When I raised my head in surprise, Fordell chuckled.
“Physical labor can sometimes turn back the clock.”
That may be so, but… wouldn’t it be a bit awkward for a mage who had been sitting at a desk all his life to say that?
Anyway, let’s throw out the bait.
“Um, Mage Fordell. There’s something I need to tell you. It’s important.”
“What is it?”
“Well, you see…”
I made a subtle gesture, and Fordell lowered his head in understanding. I whispered.
“Actually, I know how His Highness Leonard is doing right now.”
“…!!”
I grinned.
“I happened to find out. His Highness Leonard doesn’t know.”
“I see, but why…?”
“It’s not something else.”
After taking a deep breath, I threw out the bait.
“There was a method in the ancient texts to restore the broken circle.”
“…!!”
Fordell’s eyes widened. He quickly asked.
“Is that true?”
“Um, it’s a bit difficult to explain here…”
“Ah, I see.”
As I trailed off, Fordell nodded.
“If you have the time, would you like to have a cup of tea in my room?”
“Sure!”
I grinned.
I wanted to go there anyway!