Chapter 180 – The Serpent of Wisdom
The Serpent of Wisdom, a secret society of purebloodists aiming for world domination.
Even hearing the name gives off a stinky smell.
And according to Glinda’s explanation, the snake of wisdom had a dangerous idea that even the young Demon King’s army could not overcome.
A plan to reform the inferior races other than the elves and spread the excellence of the people of the trees to the entire continent.
The claim, which would have been fantasy if a human had done it, felt a bit realistic because the elf, a long-lived species, said he would do it.
Unlike humans who live for a hundred years at most, elves basically live for a thousand years, so the scale of the plot should be said to feel different.
“How did Glinda find out about them?”
In response to my question, Glinda explained with a wry smile.
“I was personally invited to join while I was still in Elvenwood. I did not subscribe to such a dangerous idea, but I was banished from my hometown for ridiculous reasons by those who feared their secrets leaked.”
“…So that’s what happened.”
To be banished just for being strong, I thought it was strange when I first heard about it.
“Still, I’m on the lucky side. Normally, I would have been eliminated the moment I rejected it, but I couldn’t touch it because I was too strong.”
“Wasn’t there a way to reveal the whole truth and expel them?”
“Unfortunately, most of the members of the Serpent of Wisdom are from the highest echelon of elven society. Even the high elves, the royal family of the elves, were involved in their activities. It took a lot of sacrifice to stop such a group with individual power. Because I had no courage, I accepted the banishment order without hesitation.”
Glinda, she also had circumstances of her own.
I, the third party, will no longer have to discuss it.
Anyway, with the confession of the phantom thief ‘Snow White’ who fell for her appeasement, we returned to the auction house to report the results after recovering the treasure and the Philosopher’s Stone hidden in the basement.
But what awaited us outside the house with the thieves we arrested was the cold gaze of the dwarf gang.
The gray-bearded dwarf in front of them drew a tomahawk with a cheeky grin.
“Didn’t I warn you that if you make a fuss, you’ll get a spicy taste?”
It’s a mountain beyond a mountain, this isn’t easy.
As I turned my right arm round and round to step forward, Gabriel, who hadn’t shown any performance up until now, took the lead and stepped forward.
“Leave it to me this time. I’ve lost a lot of dwarves.”
While saying that, the wicked smile was like that of a grim reaper.
***
“Sa, save… Kwaaaaak!”
Situation was over in an instant.
In the capital of Nidavellir, he was beaten one-sidedly by an unexpected surprise attack, but Gabriel was the strongest among the demons in the first place.
In a state where I was ready to fight, it was difficult even for me to dare to guarantee victory.
Like a wolf leaping between a flock of sheep, she ran across her alleyways, giving true education to the gangsters and chattering dwarves. She brushed her hands and muttered,
“I’m messing around.”
No matter how you look at it, it seemed like he had beaten it to relieve stress, but he decided to pretend he didn’t know.
Because if you start pointing out one by one, there is no end.
After destroying a gang of dwarves like that, we returned to the auction house with the thieves we caught.
“You really caught it!”
His face was full of joy.
It seems that from now on, he is excited about the idea of slaying the thieves himself.
But it was Glinda who served him instead of me.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to hand over the main culprit.”
“Yes? What is that…”
A look of bewilderment bloomed on his face, but Glinda explained with a calm expression.
“Elven Wood is involved in this incident. So I think I should go see Motsognir in the castle and talk about this.”
“What nonsense!”
Ishmael went on a rampage, claiming it was a breach of contract, but if it had been something that could be resolved, he wouldn’t have been harassed in the first place.
“Anyway, knowing that, we’re done.”
As I said that and took the Philosopher’s Stone from the top of the treasure pile, Ishmael stopped.
“Wait!
“Uh huh, what’s wrong? If you ordered an errand, you shouldn’t have to pay for the errand.”
When I said that and winked shamelessly, Ishmael’s face turned red.
“Then we’ll go, so take your anger out on the gnomes over here.”
As I said that, I tapped the head of one of the gnomes tied up like sausages, and Ishmael gnashed his teeth but did not block our path.
Because we know very well that it is difficult to subdue us by force.
“Let’s go.”
When I said that and shook my head, the group of us, led by Gabriel, rushed out of the auction building.
***
“So, what are we going to do now? I’ve agreed to the conditions Glinda said.”
After walking for some time to a deserted place, Glinda said, putting her finger on his chin.
“First of all, I want to move this person to a safe place.”
As she said that, she looked at her half-elf, whose hands were tied with ropes.
Then the half-elf hesitated for a moment before speaking.
“It’s Margaret.”
“Margaret?”
“My Name.”
“Ah.”
Well, it’s hard to talk if you don’t know each other’s names.
She still had a lot of questions to ask of her, so we decided to accompany Glinda for the time being.
“By the way, do you know of a safe place?”
At my question, Glinda nodded her head.
“Yes. Nidavellir is the closest city to my home, so I’ve made a temporary shelter here. We’ll have to go there.”
Glad then
You don’t have to waste your time looking for a place to talk again.
“Let’s go.”
As I said that, clearing her way, Glinda lowered her head slightly and started walking in front of her.
***
Glinda took us to a small house.
She probably doesn’t have money when she’s a wizard of the 7th rank, but judging from the size of her house, it seems she just likes to live frugally.
“The fence is high.”
Then Glinda opened her locked gate and explained.
“Anyway, there are a lot of petty thieves in the city. There’s not really anything to steal in the house, but if you build a low fence, you’ll be treated like a weirdo.”
Clap-
“Come on in.”
Following her little back into the mansion, I saw a garden with green lawns.
Her grass was up to her knees, as if it had been quite a while since she had last taken care of it.
However, she walked across the garden with a nonchalant expression on her face and pulled at the front door, which was firmly shut.
Awesome!
Dorothea asked dumbfounded at the unpleasant sound of hinges.
“When was the last time you were here?”
Then Glinda tilted her head and replied.
“It’s only been about three years.”
“…”
Should I call it an elf as expected? It seems that three years is an incredibly short period of time.
Anyway, since she couldn’t stand still, she proceeded while creating a path with moderate magic.
The entrance to the mansion we arrived at.
“The inside is surprisingly fine.”
“Twice a day, I put a magic on it to clean it up on its own at the designated time.”
Glinda replied and set her luggage down on her sofa.
“Sit where you are comfortable.”
Following her advice, we sat around the living room.
Margaret, the only one in the group who had no face to face, stood awkwardly with an uncomfortable expression on her face.
I decided to use my spare time to drive a philosopher’s stone into my staff.
“Where…”
Using simple alchemy, make a small groove on the head of the Orihalcon staff.
I inserted the Philosopher’s Stone, colored red, the color of life.
Then, as if they were originally one body, the Philosopher’s Stone burrowed through the grooves and settled down naturally.
With this, the +14 Orihalcon staff became the +15 space destruction weapon.
Dorothea, who was watching the process from her side, shook her head.
“There is no such thing as money.”
“Hey, I have some free time, but I can’t just carry any staff with me.”
I pretended to be frugal while using the ruby shoes I rooted from the Eastern Witch as a magic catalyst.
Immediately after, Glinda, who briefly entered her kitchen to prepare her refreshments, came out empty-handed.
“Why do you just come out?”
“The groceries are all rotten. I think I’ll have to buy them again from the market.”
Ah, ah.
With that in mind, Glinda, who sat back in the chair of honor, said to Margaret, who was sloppy in her arms.
“Then—now that you’ve kept your promise to spare me, let’s hear the story again. About the man who ordered Miss Margaret to steal the Philosopher’s Stone.”
Then Margaret gulped her saliva nervously, and she opened her parted lips.
“My mother was his toy.”
