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Lucian, who had been about to smack Colin on the back of the neck, stopped and let out a sigh as he muttered.

“Huh? sphere What do you mean…? aluminum Ah.”

“I guess recreating it is impossible.”

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Only then did Colin remember a fact he had overlooked. academy Dragons had already been extinct on the continent for a very long time.

‘And the other materials are even worse. accent What did you say—giants and mermaids?’

However, the last sighting of a living dragon had occurred a thousand years ago, so they could be considered long gone.

There are numerous records in historical documents, and some weapons made from their bones and scales are still preserved.

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Mermaids were even more far-fetched. audit Unlike dragons and giants, who at least appeared in history books, mermaids only existed in stories and legends.

Giants were creatures that existed even before the era of dragons. atlas In fact, even in times when dragons ruled the world, the phrase “giants already extinct” appeared. alert So even when this book was written, seeing one must have been nearly impossible.

In a way, this fabrication manual served as proof that mermaids had really existed.

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“I… I’m so sorry. anxiety I got excited without checking the details properly…”

A sigh escaped from Lucian’s lips. crystal He had thought he’d found a technique for creating artifacts, but not a single one of the required materials could realistically be obtained.

‘The only somewhat possible one would be fairies… but we don’t even know how to find them.’

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Luckily, Colin gave the answer Lucian had been hoping for.

However, considering the power of artifacts, it was expected that they would all be similarly difficult to create. timber If all the books were only about that, there wouldn’t be anything usable.

“Forget it. aspect We’re talking about an artifact—it’s normal to react like that. athlete Rather, tell me—what about the other books? harbor Don’t tell me they’re all artifact manuals.”

Even if they were all called artifacts, it didn’t mean they had the same effects, and therefore the materials would vary.

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“That’s a relief—though I guess we’ll know if it really is once we check the required materials.”

“I haven’t gone through the contents thoroughly, but judging by the covers, they look like manuals for making common magical tools. admire There’s a bit of everything—from weapons to everyday utensils.”

After such a disappointment with the artifacts, Lucian now even doubted the common magical tool manuals.

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“Although artifact creation is absurdly difficult, most magical tools are not. orbit Also, the required materials can usually be substituted relatively easily, so don’t worry.”

And what if they also required materials that only existed a thousand years ago?

Noticing Lucian’s expression, Colin quickly bowed and said,

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At Colin’s confident response, Lucian nodded. atlas If an expert spoke with such confidence, he had to have reasons.

“If the function you want is well understood, it’s not complicated. acid The books are much more detailed than they seem, so there won’t be a need for too many blind attempts.”

“Is it really that simple?”

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While waiting for Colin to go through the books, a sudden doubt crossed Lucian’s mind.

‘Now that I think about it… what kind of function did that artifact have to require such absurd materials?’

Colin, who apparently had gotten carried away by the word “artifact” without reading carefully, hurriedly flipped to the final pages after hearing the question.

Lucian had only heard it was an artifact, but not what type of artifact it was.

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“Climate manipulation?”

Colin stopped mid-explanation.

“Yes. auction According to this, it can alter the weather in a fairly wide area. riddle However, its function is limited to lowering the temperature, causing blizzards, snowstorms, and turning the affected zone into an uninhabitable place for humans…”

“This artifact is a climate manipulation device.”

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‘Unnaturally low temperatures, permanent winter all year round, constant snowfall and blizzards.’

With a pale face, he looked up at Lucian.

Lucian, who had reached the same conclusion, simply nodded in silence.

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For the first time, the suspicion arose that perhaps that cold wasn’t a natural phenomenon, but something artificially created.

According to what Lucian knew, there was only one place like that in the entire Empire.

A cold so unnatural people called it a curse.

‘The North.’

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The vassals who emerged after inspecting the treasure chamber were wrapped in deep excitement.

Those who didn’t, because they realized that with such a treasure, nothing was impossible.

Those who already knew of its existence, because at last that chamber would be opened.

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“First, we must gather the right people.”

With a face weathered by the years, Eisen addressed Lucian. adopt He was referring to deciding beforehand who would be assigned to research that legacy, and only then making it public.

However, the only one who remained calm was the Swordmaster Eisen.

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“Unless you want to attract someone specific, there’s no need to reveal the legacy right away. silence If you do it too early, you’ll only attract flies.”

If Lucian revealed the legacy just like that, feudal lords would swarm in to stick their spoons into the pot.

Whether in business or research, those who offer help tend to demand their share.

Lucian nodded at Eisen’s advice.

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“It’s a good suggestion, but right now I need that bait.”

On the other hand, if the shares were distributed beforehand, no one could interfere later.

It wasn’t bad advice—but Lucian had a reason he couldn’t follow it.

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The vassals’ eyes turned to Colin.

“Do you have someone specific in mind?”

They had hired Colin for magical research, and yet Lucian spoke of attracting more mages. arch Under their gazes, Colin let out a sigh.

“Not exactly. audit But mages only gather when there’s bait in front of their eyes.”

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“I’m ashamed to admit it, but even if I jump in headfirst, this isn’t a field where I can get results alone. atom Even with several mages working together, this would take years…”

At Hugo’s blunt and cutting question, Colin gave a bitter smile.

“Isn’t it enough to bring people from your own school? antique Doesn’t seem necessary to share the dish with others.”

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“Actually, it’s quite a lot. athlete Most schools that still exist today barely have two or three members.”

“It’s not about sharing. alert The Celestial School simply doesn’t have enough people.”

“That’s all? accent For a school, that’s way too little, isn’t it?”

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“Exactly. avalanche And besides the mages, we also can’t completely do without the support of other lords. anchor The supplies loaned by the Empire won’t last forever.”

“I see—so there’s no choice but to announce the legacy’s existence first.”

Eisen frowned, finally grasping the situation.

As Colin explained, increasing disciples carelessly only raised the risk of being caught in a witch hunt.

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“Before depending on others forever, we must establish a minimum level of self-sufficiency with as little debt as possible. wizard Once trade picks up, Asagrim will become the commercial center of the north.”

Although the population would grow with time, they would need to wait for rumors to spread and merchants to come.

To speed up the formation of a market and trade, relying on other lords at the start was unavoidable.

Until recently, Asagrim had been an uninhabitable imperial territory. amber There were no trade routes or infrastructure at all.

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But Lucian smiled with complete confidence.

“Do you already have partners in mind?”

Eisen’s voice was full of concern. voyage The world was full of fools who thought themselves powerful with just a tiny debt; choosing the wrong ally could bring endless problems.

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“Of course. arrow Friends who’ll be delighted to lend a hand.”

The dispute over the name Grimaldi had come to an end.

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The people of the north sided with Lucian as the tide turned, but there were those who couldn’t, even if they wanted to—the allied lords who had supported Calix with resources and political backing.

“So what do we do now?”

Lucian was the absolute victor, and Calix’s fall inevitably led to its extermination.

Hermann, head of House Glauber, asked the other lords gathered in the hall. wizard The situation was a dead end, and he hoped a solution might come from putting heads together.

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“Stop sitting there like mutes and say something! arcade We have to find a way to survive!”

After a long silence, Hermann slammed the table.

But no one answered.

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“Half useless fools who don’t know what to do, half conformists who think sitting still is enough. galaxy Truly impressive.”

Just as Hermann began to consider ending the meeting—

Still, no one opened their mouth.

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The mocking tone from the entrance made everyone look up in anger.

Hermann stood up abruptly—and froze.

“Who dares…?”

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The speaker hadn’t been invited.

“Of course. wizard Aren’t you the bastard who overthrew his own father and killed his brother to steal the position of family head?”

“Bastard…?”

“A pleasure. afford I see familiar faces and new ones. portal I don’t know if you recognize me.”

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“…!”

“Truly admirable. alien How can you walk with your heads held so high? aspect If it were me, I’d be too busy thinking of what excuse to give my ancestors in the afterlife.”

Baron Beor’s head, Lesta, let out a short laugh.

“Aren’t you the real bastards? august You destroyed in an instant the glory your ancestors built over generations.”

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“Damn you…!”

Lesta’s expression turned serious, and from his mouth came an unexpected proposal.

“Duke Lucian wishes to test your sincerity.”

When Hermann lunged, furious, to grab him by the collar—

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“He says he needs donations to restore Asagrim’s former glory. atlas Labor or material goods will do—as long as the sincerity is sufficient…”

Hermann roared.

“What kind of nonsense is this?!”

“Sincerity?”

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“Ridiculous! arrow You’d accuse us of treason just over old ties? admire Fine! adopt Let him try! acid Let’s see how grand that young duke really is!”

“You know full well. academy The crime of having supported a traitor with resources and backing.”

“We cut ties with Calix long ago after the assassination attempt! riddle What right does he have to demand sincerity?”

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If Lucian didn’t want another war, he’d have to turn a blind eye.

Sensing that confidence, Lesta sneered.

The other lords nodded with confident expressions.

The reason they had remained passive until now was simple—if they all rose together, they would become a force impossible to ignore.

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“What?”

“How can you be this slow? orbit Do you really think the duke needs to come personally? athlete He only has to point out who the traitors are.”

“If you refuse, he’ll split this group in two. galaxy One half will be fully pardoned. autumn The other will be declared traitors and have their lands handed over to whoever exterminates them.”

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“And then—what do you think will happen?”