The Absolute Twin Magician

Redstone Fugitive

Led by the workshop owner, Aleesha, we arrived at a spacious basement. Various kinds of objects and equipment neatly arranged, not at all look messy as craftsmen in general.

Aleesha called this place a private place, which of course became a secret place. It was evident from how he hid his entrance using Alchemy magic that very few users had.

And apparently, from now on we will stay in this place for the duration of the mission.

"As usual you still like to make this kind of hideout ...." Hughess.

"Hey, is there something wrong with that? As a spy, it's only natural that I have a place like this? After all Magic Assosiation was strictly off limits in this city. No, even in this kingdom," Aleesha replied. "I wonder how you got here safely. Don't tell me you're making another secret passage?"

"That's right, we did use the underground walk that Hughess made," Elie said.

"That's no big deal" Hughess said confidently.

"It's not a problem you say? Entering the city using the underground passage is illegal you know?!" Denying Aleesha.

"Then you told me to come in from the gate and get caught?!"

"At least come in from the sky."

"You think we're birds?! It's both illegal anyway, right?!"

I don't know what they're arguing about, but this seems to be their way of greeting each other after a long time without seeing each other. Might as well.

After debating things that were not clear, Aleesha took us around in her secret place. When I entered, I thought this place was only as large as a test room in the headquarters, but who would have thought there were still other hidden rooms. It seemed like the rooms had not been unused before we arrived, so the doors were always closed by him. But because we came, all those doors he opened without exception. And apparently, there are hallways leading to various rooms. It looks like a small version of the Magic Assosiation headquarters.

There are various kinds of rooms there such as training rooms, experiment rooms, book rooms or commonly called libraries, storage rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and some bedrooms. Apparently, Aleesha's original home was underground, and the building above was an entrance disguised as a blacksmith's shop and workshop.

Besides, I found out that Aleesha learned the Alchemy of Hughess, and the fighting skills of Uncle Oliver. In addition, she is also a creative genius girl like Miss Stephanie and sister Chezie. He has a hobby of assembling and creating objects, as well as a scientist and inventor. His ability to think and act cannot be underestimated. It seemed that it was because of that that he was entrusted as an informant as well as a spy in the Voracity kingdom who was very hard on Magic Assosiation.

The first day after we arrived, our first activity was cleaning.

"Either why it feels like we just moved house ...." Mumbles.

"Aren't we moving house?" Ask Elie. "Even if it's only temporary, but we're gonna stay here, right?"

"Well, that's true but ...."

"Zayn, don't complain when you're cleaning. Just do it with a roomy chest, after all if this place is clean we are also happy," said Liana.

"Hahaha, you're like a housewife, Liliana Rosweiss" Aleesha said. "As you said, the cleaner this place is the more comfortable we'll be living in it."

"You hear that, Zayn?"

Ugh, why did I get another lecture by this princess??

Because long time no use, some of the rooms here are full of dust that accumulates. Even some of them are filled with spider webs, like haunted houses that have been left by their owners for years. So we had to work hard just to clean all these rooms. And the one who pioneered all of that is certainly the princess Liana. He even got Hughess to work. I was wondering if Tony was here, would he also work if asked to?

This cleaning activity lasted for half a day more. We started during the day, when we had just arrived. And it was finished when the sun was already completely sunk. About 7 p.m.

Tired all over the body, and filled with dust and the smell of sweat, it seemed like it was time for us all to take a shower. Of course, alternating. How could we all share a bathroom and shower together right? This is not like the romantic novels that many young people read.

The girls bathe first, while the only men I and Hughess rest in the living room. While enjoying Aleesha's only prepared tea, the two of us sat down to unwind.

"Hey Hughess ... About you and Aleesha, have you been friends since childhood?" Askaqua.

"That's true. The one who helped me get out of the Redstone Kingdom was Aleesha."

"Ah right too, I've always been curious about this ...." I said and faced Hughess. "Actually, what makes you a fugitive of the Redstone Kingdom?"

Hearing my question, Hughess smiled slightly. But it was not a warm smile, but it was full of sorrow and suffering.

"Not a serious problem. I just accidentally learned forbidden magic, that's all."

I can't believe that's the only reason.

"Although it's forbidden magic, there's no reason for them to make you a fugitive right?" Ask again.

Hughess was silent. As if thinking of finding an answer that satisfies me.

"You know, the Redstone kingdom is very strict in magic. Especially in forbidden magic. Until at any time, they will continue to hunt down the users of forbidden magic, until anytime ...."

"In that case, why are you the only one to be made a fugitive?" Ask again. Hughess looked in wonder. "So you said that the kingdom will always hunt down the forbidden magic users, which means there is more than one forbidden magic user right?"

"useful?"

"Have you ever heard the story of how the city of Mercy became the capital of the Redstone Kingdom?"

"Yes, the legend says that we were built in minutes?"

"That's not a legend, nor is it an essay. It's an original story, it's reality" Hughess replied.

I was a little surprised to hear that fact. From the beginning I always doubted the story. Because from anywhere, it is impossible for you to build a big city in less than an hour. Even with the use of Alchemy magic, it still took a lot of time to build such a big city.

"But how?"

"By using Alchemy magic. And of course, not just any Alchemy," replied Hughess. "The great magic of Fussion, it is the only magic that can make the story come true. And right now, the only person who has it is me."

"So you mean, magic is ...."

As if understanding what I meant, Hughess nodded.

"That's a forbidden magic I stole from the royal library, and I'll have it in no more than a week."

So anyway. The reason why you became a fugitive was not only because you mastered forbidden magic, but also because you stole it from the royal archives.

But, what makes them insist on capturing Hughess alive?

Once again, Hughess realized my curiosity.

"With this magic, the Redstone kingdom can extend their power to areas that are not accessible to Humans. But that much magic certainly has big side effects as well. But, do you think the royal side will care about that trivial?"

"No." My answer.

Most likely, the kingdom will treat Hughess like a tool and not think at all about the consequences of their actions on her. The reason is, because Hughess is not a noble person, he is not a noble.

"If I continue to use that magic, my Manna will quickly run out. That's because the magic requires a very abundant Manna. In addition, it also takes a high concentration when using the magic. As an ordinary human being, my mind would be destroyed if I used it too often, especially on a very large scale. Most likely I'll lose my sanity."

That's pretty dangerous. It's only natural that Hughess ran away from the kingdom.

"In that case, why don't they just study magic instead of continuing to hunt you down who's not clear of whereabouts?" My toot. That's the logical thing. Instead of looking for something uncertain, why don't they learn what's in front of them?

"I'm sure you'd say something like that. If this was ordinary magic, it was still possible that they would learn it. But this was forbidden magic, and again the highest level in Alchemy magic. There are two conditions that keep them from doing it. First it was because of their belief that learning forbidden magic was taboo." Hughess. "Second, this magic is an ancient scroll that is currently on me, or rather, cannot escape me."

Wait, what does that mean?

"In addition, this magic is very difficult to master, and arguably impossible. It was because the magic scroll itself chose its master. And once he finds his master, he will not escape until he is killed. That's the Fussion magic I have."

"Wait a minute, then you didn't steal it but the scroll itself chose you, right?"

"You think they'll accept that kind of reality?"

Ah, that's true too. Either way it will return to its initial state. It will be a tool of government.

There was never an option to make peace with them, it was because from the beginning they were targeting Hughess for the sake of the kingdom.

Because of this, Hughess and her childhood friend Aleesha escape together out of the Redstone kingdom. And that's when they met Oliver's uncle and became a member of the Magic Association.

"Then, what about your family in the kingdom?" My toot. That's right, Hughess still has family there. If it's not wrong he said he still has a mother and sister.

"They're safe, it's just that they're reportedly under royal supervision. It's a little upsetting to me, but at least they weren't killed because of me" Hughess smiled wryly. "I haven't seen them both in a long time. Looks like my sister's gonna hate me so much that this fugitive is."

At least they are safe. I don't know why I'm a little relieved too.

A moment after, the girls had finished their baths and came out with fresh looks. It seems like it was our turn to clean our bodies.

"Hey Zayn, what are you two talking about?" Ask Elie.

"Nothing, just a little past story" I replied.

"That's it, yasudah."

Ignoring Elie's words, Hughess and I finally cleaned ourselves up.

From tomorrow, our real work will begin soon. I'm getting impatient.