The Mage’s Nemesis Has Reincarnated - Chapter 121

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The Natural Enemy of Mages Has Been Reincarnated – Episode 121
[Conversation with Ugritto Complete!]
[Conversation with Dragon’s Necklace Complete!]
[Sub Quest Cleared!]
[Sudden Quest Cleared!]
[Reward: 5th Tier Skill Proficiency increased by 50,000.]
[Proficiency remaining until 9-Star Achievement: 160,760/300,000]
[Reward: Random Stats increased by 1,000.]
After conversing with the Elven Knight Ugritto.
Reward messages cascaded across my vision, yet my mind was preoccupied elsewhere.
‘Carbollearos! What in the world were you two discussing?’
-Well, nothing particularly significant.
‘Then why did an invitation to the Elves’ city come up?’
-It just happened to turn out that way.
‘It just happened? Is that really your answer? Explain everything in detail right now! From beginning to end, every last word!’
A dragon being scolded by a human—how absurd.
One might expect his pride to be wounded, but having already experienced my power, Carbollearos had no choice but to adopt a somewhat subdued demeanor.
-W-well, first I introduced myself and explained the circumstances that forced me to hide within this necklace.
‘You mean the part about hiding three thousand years ago to escape that battle with the Lich Dragon?’
-Precisely. The Demon God War erupted during that same period, and artifacts called the Elves’ treasures were deployed then. The reason I knew the mana patterns of those artifacts was because an Elf who participated in that war taught me.
‘You never told me any of this. You just said you had a keen interest in other people’s belongings, didn’t you?’
-W-well, that’s not entirely false either, is it?
My eyes narrowed.
So the reason he knew the mana patterns was thanks to the Elven Race’s teachings.
I was irritated by his lack of detail, but I quickly suppressed the feeling.
After all, hadn’t I also kept silent about the System to Carbollearos?
‘Fine. So what was this promise you two made?’
-The current power in Elsorium is controlled by five Council Elders. Only they know the mana patterns. Hearing this, a thought occurred to me—perhaps those Elven Elders might also know the whereabouts of other dragons.
‘So that’s why you agreed to go to Elsorium?’
-Indeed. That Elf readily accepted as well, saying he couldn’t refuse a request from such a noble being as a dragon. However….
‘However?’
-He will attempt to arrange it, but meeting the Elders won’t be easy. Given their disdain for contact with humans, the likelihood of them allowing a human into Elsorium is low. So while he will endeavor to help us meet an Elder, it may not be possible. What happens after that will be up to us. That is the promise I made with that Elf.
‘….’
-I apologize for not seeking your opinion beforehand, but it was unavoidable. I’ve met four Forerunners thus far, yet none of them knew anything about dragons. I wish to learn the fate of my kin. So I ask that you accompany me to Elsorium as the Elf suggested. Please, Zeke!
A plea.
Such words rarely escaped the lips of a proud dragon.
That’s how I understood just how desperate Carbollearos truly was.
He had always yearned to know whether his fellow dragons lived or perished.
Perhaps that’s why my deliberation was brief.
‘You’ve done things for me before—there’s no reason I wouldn’t help.’
—Is that truly the case? Thank you, Zeke! You certainly think differently from ordinary humans. To give without quibbling over details—that’s the mark of a sage!
‘There’s no need to praise me like that.’
The truth was, a Quest had come to mind.
Swallowing his unspoken words, Zeke’s retinas displayed an enormous window.
【Main Quest: To Elsorium】
└You have received an invitation to Elsorium, the city of the Elven Race.
└Accept the invitation and meet the Five Elders of Elsorium.
【Conditions】
└Meet Elsorium Elders: 0/5
【Rewards】
└Obtain Buff ‘Blessing of Nature’

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As with any fantasy world, Pangea was home to numerous races.
Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, and more.
All were beings treated as legend, and I had already encountered two of them.
One had taken it upon himself to be my guide, while the other hung from my neck as a pendant.
“This way, please.”
“A city exists in a place like this?”
“Indeed. Trust me and follow along.”
With those words, Ugritto ventured deeper into the forest, and I followed silently behind.
Had I not possessed the Eye of Truth, I might have dismissed this pale-eared, pointed-eared figure as a charlatan.
‘It can’t be helped. Elves are legendary beings, after all.’
Like Dragons, the Elven Race was a rare species shrouded in rumor and speculation.
Naturally, Elsorium, where they dwelled, was equally veiled in mystery.
Some dismissed it as mere fantasy conjured by human imagination, yet I couldn’t entirely disagree.
‘A kingdom-sized city hidden within such dense forest? Does that even make sense?’
Yet I was soon confronted with the truth.
[Mana detected at 60-meter distance.]
The moment I confirmed the sudden surge of mana and the increasingly distinct form of the barrier as we drew closer.
[Piercing through phenomena with the Sage’s Eye.]
As I saw through the magical barrier before me, Ugritto stopped and turned back.
“We’ve arrived. Beyond this point lies the city of the Elven Race… Surely you can see it?”
“Well… roughly.”
Despite my halfhearted response, Ugritto could only marvel.
“Remarkable. Even a 9-Circle Archmage couldn’t detect it—we’ve concealed our location perfectly using the power of spirits. Yet you’ve sensed it…”
Sensed it, no less.
I’d pierced straight through the veil, and the city within was laid bare before my eyes.
Well, since I’d only let on that I’d noticed something unusual, I said nothing more.
“Now I understand why Carbollearos spoke of you as someone special. I’m relieved. It’s reassuring to serve someone worthy of the honor.”
‘Did I say I was special?’
-Isn’t that the truth? Descendant of a god.
In the meantime, Ugritto took a step forward.
“Shall we enter?”
Zeke crossed the boundary of the magical barrier draped over the forest without a word.
And then.
Whoooosh!
A new world unfolded before my eyes.
More vivid than before.
‘This is Elsorium. The city of the Elven Race.’
Unlike the moment before, filled with vegetation and trees, magnificent structures of towering height now loomed into view.
The claim that the Elven Race built and inhabited a city of kingdom-scale proportions proved to be true.
“Let’s proceed.”
We crossed the bridge over a river flowing with iridescent colors.
The Elven guards stationed at the entrance assumed a rigid stance upon spotting Ugritto.
Was it because he was the captain of the knights?
Seeing the loyalty burning in their eyes, I could discern the standing Ugritto held among his people.
However.
The guards’ eyes swiftly transformed into contempt.
Upon seeing me, the one following behind Ugritto.
“Captain. The person accompanying you—isn’t that a human?”
“It is.”
“Surely you haven’t brought a human into our city?”
The questioning guards all bore contempt in their eyes.
It was inevitable, for the Elven Race fundamentally revered the forest.
They could never favor humans, who destroyed it.
‘In the past, they say the Elven Race was drawn to human affability and maintained relations. But ultimately, they were betrayed—or so I read in the books.’
Destroying nature, conducting biological experiments to steal Elven spirit magic, even selling them as sex slaves to pig-like nobility.
The Elven Race had suffered so greatly at human hands that such loathing was entirely understandable.
The reason the Elven Race concealed their city with a magical barrier was to avoid human notice.
‘But to display such open hostility. And this is a guest brought by Ugritto, no less.’
Though I came as a guest, it was ultimately nothing more than Ugritto’s unilateral decision.
No one in Elsorium had invited Zeke.
Knowing this, Ugritto refrained from pointing out the guards’ glares.
He simply introduced me.
“This guest has been brought from the Decan Kingdom, allies of the Elven Race. Open the gate.”
“That cannot be. Never before have we allowed a human from Decan to enter Elsorium. Surely you are aware of this, Captain?”
“The Elder commanded that no human shall be admitted under any circumstances. This applies equally to humans from Decan. Please understand that we cannot open the gate.”
The Elven guards refused even the captain’s command, crossing their spears to block the path.
Difficulty flickered across Ugritto’s face, though it was somewhat expected.
Power in Elsorium rested in the hands of the Council of Elders’ five members, making their orders absolute—a situation where defiance was scarcely conceivable.
This left Ugritto with only one option.
“Summon one of the Elders. I must speak with them directly.”
The guard nodded, retrieving a communication device and making contact.
‘So the Elven Race uses communication devices too.’
While Zeke pondered this, waiting patiently.
Light flickered from what resembled a Teleport Gate, and a figure materialized.
An elf draped in an exquisite robe adorned with gold leaf.
“Elder Kiel.”
“Ugritto. If you have something to discuss, come inside and speak properly. What are you doing out here….”
Elder Kiel’s voice cut off abruptly.
It was the moment he noticed Zeke standing behind.
His gaze turned instantly frigid.
“Who is that human?”
“A guest I met in the Decan Kingdom.”
“A guest? Since when did you have the authority to bring guests?”
Kiel’s eyes flared with fury.
“We’ve concealed this city’s location behind veils to escape human eyes, and yet you bring a stranger here and expose Elsorium? Have you lost your mind, Ugritto?”
“Elder, please calm yourself and hear me out.”
“Calm myself? Now?”
Elder Kiel glared at Zeke as though he might kill him on the spot.
Zeke, however, kept his gaze fixed elsewhere.
[Meet Elsorium Elder 1/5]
‘Why did only one come… Tsk.’
I still needed to meet four more Elders to complete the Quest.
But judging by his reaction, he seemed unlikely to grant me entry to the city, let alone arrange meetings with the other Elders.
‘Best to stay silent for now. If I push the matter, I’ll only deepen his resentment.’
The Elder was already furious at having the city’s location exposed to a human.
My only hope was that Ugritto could find common ground.
“Elder Kiel, please compose yourself and listen to why I brought him.”
Ugritto’s steady, measured tone gradually seemed to soothe the Elder, whose breathing calmed.
“Why did you bring him?”
“This man, Zeke, is one who receives the blessing of a dragon.”
“The blessing of a dragon? What nonsense are you——wait!”
Something dawned on the Elder, his eyes gleaming.
“Are you speaking of a Dragonian?”
“Yes.”
Ugritto continued calmly.
“This man, Zeke, is the legendary Dragonian who awakened the talents of dragons.”
“Preposterous! A Dragonian? That’s absurd.”
“I can prove it.”
“How so?”
“Zeke McLafflin. Would you mind lending me that necklace for a moment?”
Zeke McLafflin readily handed over the necklace containing Carbollearos’s soul.
“Elder Kiel. Please accept this.”
“What is this?”
“A necklace containing the soul of the Gold Dragon Carbollearos.”
The Elder’s eyes widened in an instant.

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