It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 101
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500 Years as Just an Extra,
The Original Story Still Won’t Begin
Episode 101
…It was all well and good to mutter so boldly.
‘But now that I’m about to step inside, I’m strangely feeling reluctant.’
This was the first time since my possession that I’d encountered such a large building, and my opponent was one of the Empire’s most distinguished figures.
No matter how much he talked about being friends and gave me a ring, I couldn’t just barge in and shout ‘Magic Tower Master, come out!’
“Ah, whatever.”
When was I ever the type to think before acting? If worst comes to worst, I’ll just go in and cause a ruckus.
Passing through the entrance into the lobby, a brilliantly decorated information desk caught my eye. Even though it was well past 8 PM, there were quite a few customers.
‘Were the operating hours from 1 PM to 12 AM?’
Morning visits were possible, but before lunch, you could only pick up pre-ordered items or make reservations.
Since many mages immersed themselves in research late into the night, their actual active hours were essentially from the afternoon onwards.
Therefore, now, after dinner time, could be considered the peak busy hours.
“Welcome. How may I help you?”
After taking a waiting number and reaching the service window when my turn came, a woman in a neat formal suit greeted Ailesia with a bright voice.
“I’d like to meet someone.”
“Ah, you need a consultation. Do you have a reservation?”
“No. They just told me to come by when convenient.”
“Do you happen to have a visitor pass? Or you could tell me the name of the mage you have an appointment with. I’ll check if they’re available for connection right away.”
Surprisingly friendly, isn’t she? The way she handled things was impeccable, and above all, I liked her attitude of not looking down on me carelessly.
‘4th Circle? Not quite 5th Circle though.’
The reception staff at the information desk was 4th Circle – truly befitting the Magic Tower.
Yet she was being this kind to me, who looked no different from an ordinary person, which meant the training here was excellent. Though it might just be this employee’s natural disposition.
“Melberik Windrake.”
“Pardon?”
“The name of the mage I’m supposed to meet. Melberik Windrake.”
“…Um, customer.”
Difficulty appeared on the employee’s expression.
She still didn’t lose her smile, but continued speaking with clearly troubled eyes.
“The name you just mentioned is our Magic Tower Master.”
“So?”
“The Magic Tower Master doesn’t take general consultations. Reservations are mandatory for visits, and we don’t handle appointments here in the first place.”
“Is that so? Then where should I go?”
“Well, that’s…”
As she trailed off hesitantly, another employee sitting behind approached. Judging by the more luxurious attire, they seemed to be a senior or supervisor.
“What’s the matter?”
“Senior, this customer says they want to see the Magic Tower Master…”
“Then just guide them to the second floor lounge, why?”
“They don’t have a visitor pass, and they say they didn’t make a separate reservation either.”
“What?”
A senior staff member who came forward looked Ailesia up and down, then opened his mouth with a voice full of irritation.
“The Magic Tower Master is not your friend, and he’s not someone you can meet so unreasonably. Please make a proper reservation on the second floor and wait.”
“If I make a reservation, when would I be able to see him?”
“Well, probably within half a year.”
Since Melbarik was such a famous person, there seemed to be many people who demanded to meet him without any prior arrangement. It was clearly the reaction of someone who had been thoroughly troubled by difficult customers.
But what to do about this? There are always exceptions in worldly matters.
“But he is my friend?”
“Excuse me?”
“Melbarik is my friend. He said if I show this, I can meet him anytime?”
To be precise, he said to show it when something came up that I needed help with, but it’s the same thing. Ailesia took out the ring she had received from Melbarik before.
“This is…”
“Is this enough now?”
“I can see it’s quite an expensive ring, but what does this have to do with the Magic Tower Master?”
“Huh?”
What? Wasn’t this a Magic Tower free pass? He personally took it off his own finger and gave it to me!
“If you keep doing this, it will be troublesome, customer. If you really want to see the Magic Tower Master, please register on the second floor as I guided you.”
“No…”
For a moment, Ailesia was dumbfounded and fell silent with her mouth slightly open.
‘Melbarik, you bastard!’
If you were going to speak so confidently, you should have at least given the staff a heads up!
Feeling stubborn, Ailesia went up to the second floor and showed the ring, but received an even colder response than before.
She even heard that if she didn’t leave immediately, they would call guards to forcibly drag her out. The condescending looks were a bonus.
“What the hell…”
Ailesia came back down to the first floor and slumped onto a sofa in one corner of the lobby with an extremely annoyed face.
‘Are you kidding me right now?’
Anyway, even in the original story, why is this bastard Melbarik so annoying? There really wasn’t a single likeable thing about him.
She couldn’t just go back after coming all this way, but waiting indefinitely until Melbarik came out was even less appealing.
What fault did the staff members have for processing things according to procedure? The problem was that the Magic Tower Master was incompetent.
“…my ass, why should I put up with this?”
Besides, at this time period, not only the Magic Tower but even Melbarik doesn’t appear. This is a point completely unrelated to the original story.
Ailesia jumped up from the sofa and pulled out her staff while raising the corners of her mouth.
‘Right, today is the rehearsal for the Magic Tower’s last day.’
I won’t destroy it. Just let them get a taste right up until the moment before it collapses.
As she smiled wickedly and concentrated her magical power, the ring she had been holding suddenly began to emit brilliant light.
“Huh?”
Rummmble!
The wave emanating from the ring spread throughout the entire first floor, and then a blue beam of light shot vertically upward, piercing through the ceiling and disappearing.
“Wh-what?”
“Is it an earthquake?”
“There! That woman is the one who did it!”
Not only the staff members but all the customers in the lobby turned their gazes toward Ailesia.
Just as the guards who had already been contacted were approaching with stern expressions.
Flash!
Along with a brilliant light, a handsome man with ash-gray hair wearing a monocle appeared.
“My goodness, Lady Milenov! What brings you here!”
“…Melbarik?”
“I never thought you would actually visit! Haha!”
Melbarik’s face was so shameless as he grabbed her hands and welcomed her warmly that thick veins finally bulged on Ailesia’s forehead.
“You bastard! You should have told me to put magical power into the ring!”
“What a passionate greeting after so long, hahaha!”
The Magic Tower Master’s head swayed like a pendulum while he just laughed, and the blonde woman grabbed his collar and shook him vigorously.
Watching this absurd scene, the staff member who had first attended to Ailesia muttered with an enlightened expression.
“Should I quit…?”
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“Have you had your meal?”
“I ate before coming.”
“How about some tea?”
“I had some after my meal.”
“Then perhaps some alcohol?”
“Would a Magic Tower Master drink alcohol during work hours?”
Zing. Melbarik flinched at Ailesia’s sharp gaze and sat obediently on the sofa.
“Really, not even letting me offer hospitality is too much, isn’t it.”
“Is that what you should be saying right now? After making someone suffer like that?”
“Suffer? I merely wanted to provide Lady Milenov with a little entertainment.”
…Somehow you’re getting further and further from your original image, Mr. Magic Tower Master. You weren’t this kind of character.
‘Give me entertainment twice and the Magic Tower will collapse, you fool.’
Normally she would have let it slide appropriately, but for some reason she couldn’t contain her irritation.
Perhaps it was because the stress that had built up over time had exploded. It was true that there had been so many things to worry about throughout January.
“But will you really not have anything? I’m disappointed.”
He wasn’t just saying it – seeing his dejected expression like a puppy caught in the rain made her feel a little better.
Ailesia sighed and reluctantly opened her mouth.
“…If you have something sweet, give me some. And tea without caffeine.”
“Caffeine?”
Oops, chemistry hadn’t developed to that extent in this world yet. Her nerves were on edge and she had misspoken.
“Not coffee or black tea, but the kind that won’t interfere with sleeping at night, you know.”
“Then I’ll prepare herbal tea.”
Melbarik immediately brought a tea set and began brewing tea.
He seemed to enjoy this often, as his hand movements were quite skilled. This was the most appealing side of him I had seen.
“Please enjoy. It should have a wonderful aroma.”
Melbarik, who had beautifully arranged even bite-sized chocolate, finally showed a satisfied expression.
“I’ll enjoy it.”
It wasn’t just empty words—the aroma was truly rich. The chocolate was also moderately sweet without being sticky, perfectly suiting my taste.
“By the way, what brings you here? You surely didn’t come just because you wanted to see me.”
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