The Crazy Mage Reincarnated into a Fallen Family

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Chapter 141: Records of the Predecessor

When Wolf remained silent, I rose from my seat and prepared to return to my clan estate.

After cleansing myself with a thorough bath, I found Bravo Khan waiting for me at the main gate.

“You’re up early, officer.”

Bravo Khan bowed his head and said,

"Have a safe trip, Boss. How long do you think you'll be gone?"

“I can't say for sure. I have a lot to do there.”

“What should we do if something comes up that needs to be reported to you?”

“You have to report it.”

“I'll find a way to get you the information.”

“Don't overwork yourself. If anything happens, consult with the clan head or the elders. You can also ask Uncle Wolf for help.”

“Understood.”

As if suddenly remembering something, Bravo Khan said,

“Ah, among those who returned this time, there is someone with exceptional insight.”

“Who?”

“I had a brief conversation with Blair. I was amazed. He has truly remarkable insight.”

I nodded, recalling Blair's disposition.

“Consult with Blair too, then.”

Bravo Khan asked with a puzzled look,

“Weren't you going to the demon realm with him?”

“Only the Crazy Mage Squad is going to the demon realm.”

“Hmm.”

Seeing Bravo Khan tilt his head in confusion, I asked,

“Why?”

“When I spoke with Blair, I got the feeling that he would be leaving soon. I thought he was going to Keplan with you. Well, it's not important. Don't worry about it.”

“How strange. Take good care of those fools.”

Bravo Khan bowed his head and saw me off.

I walked a few steps out of the main gate and then briefly looked back.

My subordinates were still sprawled out asleep in the training ground.

Wolf was still sitting in the main hall, lost in thought.

Wolf didn't say anything until I left.

But I waved to Wolf anyway.

It was partly to ask him to take care of my subordinates, but more than that, it was to express my hope that he wouldn't do anything he would regret.

As I continued to wave, Wolf awkwardly waved back at me.

I turned around again and moved on.

I don't know what will happen to Wolf in the future. However, if he ever asks me for help, I will gladly help him.

* * *

The closer I got to the main clan estate, the more crowded it became.

By the time the main gate came into view, there was a long line of people and baggage carts.

As I approached the main gate, accusations erupted from all directions.

“Excuse me. Don't cut in line.”

“Which clan are you from? Please wait your turn!”

Hearing the commotion, the captain of the guard appeared and shouted, looking around with an authoritative gaze.

“Why all the commotion! Anyone who causes trouble will be sent to the back of the line!”

The captain's words instantly calmed the agitated crowd.

A man raised his hand and said,

“Shouldn't you be cracking down on line-cutters?”

The captain of the guard glared around.

“Who cut in line?”

“That man over there.”

The captain followed the man's finger and our eyes met.

For a moment, the captain's body stiffened, then his eyes widened and he saluted.

"Chuuuuuuung!"

Kaboom—

As soon as the sound of stomping feet was heard, the guards poured out and saluted me in unison.

I nodded and said,

“Well done, Grid.”

A brief silence fell, then suddenly a cacophony of voices erupted.

“Crazy Mage Squad Commander?”

“Is that the Crazy Mage?”

At first, I responded with a melancholic gaze, but the onlookers began to cross the line and approach me.

“Crazy Mage Squad Commander, can I shake your hand?”

“I'm from the Naive Merchant Group! Crazy Mage Squad Commander!”

Moderation is key in all things.

I gave Grid a look.

Grid nodded once and shouted to those around,

“Please follow the procedures!”

The guards surrounded me as if to escort me.

I could still hear the onlookers shouting, but I didn't respond.

As I entered the clan estate, as expected, Lihan was the first to spot me and came running.

“Young Master, you're here?”

“How do you always show up at the perfect time? Did you know I was coming?”

“It's a feeling, I guess. I've been keeping an eye out whenever I'm wandering around. To see if you're coming or not.”

I looked towards the clan head's quarters and asked,

“Where's the clan head?”

“He returned yesterday.”

“That's good. Let's go.”

“He's talking with the elders right now. I'll let him know when he comes out.”

“Come to my room when he's finished.”

I entered my room after a long time and lay down on the bed for a moment.

Not even a few minutes passed before I heard footsteps outside.

“Is he done already?”

“…….”

“Why aren't you answering, Lihan?”

I stepped outside with a strange feeling and found an unexpected man standing there.

“Whoa, shit. You scared me.”

Just how long does this guy intend to glare at me?

“Where have you been hiding all this time?”

“I came here because I have something to say.”

I looked him up and down.

His physical condition seemed alright.

The problem was that the more I looked at his face, the angrier I got.

The sight of him desperately trying to protect the monkeys at the last moment kept flashing through my mind.

Glaring back at Taylor, I said,

“I have nothing to say to you.”

“It'll only take a moment.”

I was about to launch a forehead flick when I suddenly sighed and changed my mind.

“Make it quick, then.”

Taylor said,

“Blair and Arin have started using incantations. Can you take responsibility for that?”

“Why should I?”

“It's practically the same as you teaching them incantations.”

“How dare you.”

I told Taylor,

“Everyone is responsible for their own actions. If you've said all you wanted to say, then go.”

Taylor stared at me and then suddenly said,

“Please. You must have seen their potential.”

“Hmm.”

Suddenly, Taylor's gaze was so serious that I gave him a proper answer.

“Don't worry. Whatever they do with incantations, it'll be better than becoming beastmen.”

Taylor's lips twitched.

His eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he tried to speak but couldn't for a while.

After staring at me for a long time, Taylor finally spat out,

“You go your way. I'll go mine.”

“…….”

Whack—

I was about to step on Taylor after he was hit on the forehead and fell backwards, but I hesitated.

He was unconscious, but his eyes were still open and glaring.

“Sigh.”

* * *

I deliberately went outside and walked around, trying to distract myself.

I felt like I would continue to beat up Taylor if I stayed there.

Leaning on the railing and looking at the manor after a long time, I tilted my head for a moment and then widened my eyes.

“Azure Dragon Squad Leader?”

Recognizing the man approaching, I said in a welcoming tone,

“You escaped from prison safely?”

“Thanks to you. I received good treatment too.”

I looked Cliff up and down.

Unlike when I saw him in prison, his body had recovered and his complexion was good.

“I completely forgot about you, but I'm glad you're alright. By the way, how did you get here?”

Cliff shrugged and said,

“My clan was ruined overnight, so I had to find a way to survive.”

“Seeing you joke around like that, it seems you've definitely gained some composure.”

Cliff replied with a smile,

“I wanted to come to the Samael Clan. You wouldn't oppose that, would you?”

I've always liked Cliff's personality, so I naturally nodded.

“Of course not.”

Cliff suddenly bowed his head and said,

“Then, as I will be your subordinate from now on, please take good care of me.”

“You certainly have a great personality.”

“How may I address you? Young Master?”

“Crazy Mage Squad Commander is fine. Call me that.”

“Understood.”

“Have you greeted the clan head?”

Cliff nodded.

“Taylor introduced me yesterday.”

Confused, I asked,

“Taylor did? Did you two become close?”

“Ah, you didn't know? It was thanks to Taylor that I was able to escape from prison. Even though he was being pursued, he came back to find and rescue me.”

“Hmm……”

While I was lost in thought for a moment, Lihan came running from afar.

“Young Master! The clan head summons you.”

I bid farewell to Cliff.

“Let's talk more later.”

“Goodbye.”

As I entered the clan head's quarters following Lihan, the head butler, Wright, bowed his head in greeting.

“I'm glad you returned safely.”

“It's been a while, Wright. Is the clan head inside?”

“I'll inform him.”

Wright went inside to announce my arrival and then opened the door.

Deep inside the clan head's quarters, the clan head sat alone in the seat of honor.

“Come in.”

Why is it?

As soon as I heard the clan head's voice, I suddenly felt at ease.

I quietly stepped forward and knelt on one knee, recalling memories of the past.

“Crazy Mage Squad Commander Ruin Samael. I have returned safely after destroying the Urgon clan, the sworn enemy of our clan.”

“Well done, Crazy Mage Squad Commander.”

Only then did I relax my posture and look at the clan head.

He was looking down at me with a benevolent smile.

“Sit down, Ruin.”

I sat facing the clan head at the table in the center of the room.

The clan head took a sip of the tea that Wright had brought in and then spoke.

“I've heard the story.”

It was just a calm voice like a still lake.

But somehow, I had the illusion that the clan head's voice was trembling.

I also spoke to the clan head.

“The Samael Clan seems to have developed a lot in the meantime.”

The clan head replied,

“We must move forward.”

Neither I nor the clan head expressed our feelings for each other out loud.

The clan head brought up a different topic.

“...The Urgons weren't the end of it. I can't believe Elder Parin was involved as well.”

“Has the rumor already spread that far?”

The clan head shook his head.

“I received a letter from Ardehain. It contained many unbelievable things.”

“Ah.”

“Do you think the Blue Magic Tower will also be involved?”

“I think we need to investigate. I'm sure Parin isn't the end of it either. There's someone backing them. It must have been the same when the Urgons attacked us in the past.”

“Are you talking about 20 years ago?”

“Yes.”

The clan head suddenly fell into deep thought and muttered to himself.

“That's right. It has to be. But even that……”

The clan head stopped mumbling and looked at me.

“It's difficult. Anyway, I'm glad you're safe. You handled things wisely. It was a good move to build a connection with Ardehain.”

“It was necessary.”

Suddenly, the clan head asked curiously,

“Was the magic you used to subdue Parin also incantation magic?”

I answered with a slightly strange feeling,

“Yes.”

I had the feeling that the clan head's aura had changed a little.

No matter how much I looked, there was no change, but I just felt that way.

The clan head said to me,

“Ruin. Are you hiding anything from me?”

“What do you mean?”

“Do you think there is a secret in our Samael Clan?”

I met the clan head's eyes and nodded.

“There are some questionable points. However, there are not many records of the past left in the clan, so it's difficult to know.”

“I see.”

I couldn't tell the clan head everything yet.

“There are certainly some questionable points. Many of the records of the previous generation were lost during the Urgon invasion in the past. Even the remaining records have inconsistencies. I've been suspicious as well. Do you have any guesses about the reason?”

“I'm thinking about it.”

“I had a thought while looking at you, Ruin. I think the reason might be related to incantation magic.”

Incantation magic……

Is he saying that the reason they targeted the Samael Clan was because of incantation magic?

“Ruin, there's something I want to tell you.”

At his serious tone, I stopped my thoughts and looked at the clan head.

“Do you know where I went while I was away?”

“Where did you go?”

“Keplan.”

It was so unexpected that I asked the clan head again,

“Why Keplan……?”

“I was on my way to the White Magic Tower.”

Suddenly, I realized why the clan head was telling me all this.

“Did you perhaps visit the library of the White Magic Tower?”

The clan head nodded.

“The library of the White Magic Tower. There I found the records of our predecessors.”

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