Revolution of the 8th Class Mage - Chapter 117

Chapter 117

“That is right .  At my current skill level, I would not be able to face the dragon .  In fact, I would be torn apart with a single strike from the dragon .  I, at least, need power that will place me on the equal plain with them .  Of course, it doesn’t mean that I will simply rely on your master creations .  I plan to train in the power of the language that my ancestor had wielded . ”

Like Fran Paige, he will train in the power of the language .

That was more meaningful than anything else as far as the man was concerned .

“The power of the language… that means… . . ”

“The everlasting life that was given to you, the gift that is not a blessing, I will be able to lift it on your behalf . ”

That was certainly an attractive offer and a deal .  Help Ian Paige with all they can then after mastering the power of the language, he will try to lift the blessing of everlasting life .  The man became visibly enticed .

“… . . Are you sincere?”

“To be truthful, I, too, cannot guarantee it .  It is a level that I have not reached yet .  However, the intention to learn the power of the language, and the promise to find a way to lift the blessing in the process are all out of my sincerity . ”

“Hmmm… . . ”

The man fell into a deep consideration upon hearing Ian .

His consideration went on a lot longer than expected .

Is it because he is an entity that has lived for so long?

A very long time of thinking about the offer has passed .

“I’m Bertholdo . ”

“What?”

“That is my name . ”

Finally, the man’s reply was heard .

It wasn’t an acceptance or a rejection .

Instead, he revealed his given name .

“It has been such a long time since I’ve given out my name . ”

Bertholdo, the man repeated as if it was a very new feeling .  About three hundred years ago, after meeting Mitchell Greenriver and the dejection that he had felt from the promise, he had given up everything .

After returning to the Knocking Island and spending purposeless time, it was certainly the first time that he has verbalized his name in about three hundred or so years .

“Follow me .  I will show you what you want . ”

Bertholdo headed towards the center of the Island .

Ian, of course, followed by carrying Craven in his arms .

“Even after Fran had disappeared, we kept making children to offer to him .  There were so many ingenious children too .  Ah, I’m referring to artifacts .  They are like children to us . ”

Having started to talk about artifacts, Bertholdo appeared animated .  Is it because the lost sense of being a master craftsman has reemerged?

“Finally, those children will have parents .  It has taken too long . ”

Having arrived at the center of the Island with Bertholdo, Ian could not see anything around .  What did he come here to find?  The answer to that question soon emerged .

“Was it about here . ”

Bertholdo swept the ground with his bare hands as if his memory maybe failing him .  Then soon, under the dust, ground surface with words on it appeared .  It was the very spot that Bertholdo was looking for .

Srrrrrrrr-!

That wasn’t the end of it .   Bertholdo input mana into the ground .  As it was with Craven, the so called the master craftsmen had many characteristics that were similar to sorcerers .

‘Is there an underground channel?’

A secret underground channel was what Ian’s guess was .  But soon, what Bertholdo showed went way beyond that guess .

Krrrrrrr…… . .

There was a massive shake .  Was that all?  Many manmade shaped colored white things began to emerge out of the ground including columns, walls, roofs, statues, chairs and tables .   Then they all came together to form a ‘structure’ .

“Do not move .  This area is safe . ”

As if he was used to it, Bertholdo watched as the structure was being formed .

‘A temple?’

The identity of the structure was like a temple, a white temple .  To be more descriptive, it could be thought of as a ‘dragon’s temple’ .  There were eight large statues, which all had the images of dragons .

“As I’ve said before, Fran longed for the dragon’s body .  However, it does not mean that that longing has somehow changed into jealousy or inferiority complex .  At least, that’s how I remembered it .  With the purest heart, he longed for and respected the perfection of the dragon’s body . ”

Bertholdo said as he watched the white temple that had appeared at the center of the island .  He recited quietly as if he was reminiscing .

“Do you see those statues over there?”

“The sizes are smaller than the dragons that I’ve seen, but other than that, they can pass as real dragons . ”

“They are all the works done by Craven, whom you’ve brought .  He is the sculpture .  Ah, I’m a master tailor . ”

It seemed that each master craftsman had their own field of expertise .  The fact that Craven had focused on the sculpture even when he had lost his memory and that Bertholdo had made a robe for Mitchell Greenriver were all the reasons supporting that .

“Each of those statues holds an artifact that each of us has created for the purpose of offering it to Fran .  Those statues are, in fact, storages that I don’t think that you too won’t be able to crack with brute force . ”

Even the first sorcerer, the teacher of the dragons cannot crack them?  That fact is incredible, but on top of that, the creator is none other than the child, Craven .  He probably was not a child based on the time that he has lived, but it was just incredible at any rate .

“The only child that I can give you is only one at this time .  The other statues can only be opened by their respective parent, that is, the corresponding master craftsmen . ”

Bertholdo came to a stop at the front of the statue at the very left end .

“Do you understand what I mean?”

“You are saying that I need help from other master craftsmen in order to obtain the remaining artifacts . ”

“You’re correct . ”

They could never die .

They are living somewhere in the world .

If want the artifacts, the implication was to find them and bring them here .

“First, I’ll introduce you to my child . ”

As Bertholdo began to inject mana into the dragon statue, the mouth of the statue cracked wide open .  In addition, bright white light spewed out of it as if there was an explosion .

“He has not a name yet .  It is a tradition to give a name according to the owner .  Since you’ve told me that your name was Ian Paige, this child’s name shall… . . ”

When the light has nearly dispersed away, a blue robe fell down out of the mouth of the statue .  Like Mitchell Greenriver’s robe, it seemed that dark blue was Bertoldo’s favorite color .

“Ian Paige Robe, I think that will suffice .

Ian Paige Robe, a blue robe that was lighter than a feather, has landed on the top of Ian’s hands .  It was a perfect landing as if it has recognized its owner .

“Do you like it?”

“Maybe .  I’m not sure yet… . ”

“Please try it on . ”

There was a strong sense of confidence in Bertoldo’s voice .

What kind of power is in this robe that the man feels so strongly?

Ian’s anticipation grew greatly .

“I’m saying this out of concern, but do not be too surprised .  It is a robe that will make a dream, which anyone that knows magic may want to dream about at least once in his lifetime, come true . ”