NOVEL NEXT Chapter 18: Magic Mirror!
Leonhardt stood in his private chambers while gazing at his reflection in the pristine gold-framed mirror in the corner.
He spread his arms, turning around while performing several actions. The magical effect of this mirror would record the reflection for several seconds so a person could see their full outfit and current state.
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Magic Mirror - Advanced
• A high-quality mirror crafted with the eye lens of an ogre and the reflective material from an elite insect's wings.
• It can record anything shown in the mirror for fifteen seconds, allowing the viewer to see themselves in various styles and situations.
• Indestructible and self-cleaning
• A small mirror is included, which allows the user to connect to the main mirror
∟ 500 DP
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Now, this item was magical not only because Leon could now mess with his newly purchased outfit and clothes but also because holding the small mirror allowed him to break a small rule of the dungeon.
That rule was that he could only use the system inside the dungeon!
『Ifrit, are you sure I will be able to use my dungeon abilities while way using this mirror?』
[Yes, you can purchase, summon and increase the size of the dungeon and in times of danger, you can teleport back to your throne!]
What made everything seem so strange was that the person who suggested he buy this was Ifrit herself—since telling Leon her name, their relationship became less antagonistic, and it instead seemed that her loyalty and affection for him must have increased significantly.
"Phew..."
Inside the image, Leon's current outfit reveals itself, with a forest background, the fiery embervale forest.
Raven black hair, messy yet still elegant, down to his shoulders. A pair of piercing red eyes, like orbs of blood and flickers of flame, followed his movements. He wore a black waistcoat, with a silk tie fastening his white shirt.
Then, over that, a massive military-style noble coat covered his body, down to his knees, with a black and silver colour.
The large silver emblem with [Crimson Hawks] on his chest was the emblem of the leader, and now, thanks to the documents found on the body of Axel by Zafira after the dungeon devoured his flesh, he would steal that identity.
He couldn't help but smirk when he realised how handy the dungeon could be.
When a dungeon devoured a human's body... their armour, weapons and other items would be restored to their full state and left on the floor for someone to pick up.
Adventurers and humans knew this well...
Leon only learned now that the Dungeon would send items killed by the Dungeon Master and his creatures to his storage area or the throne room.
『How do I look, wife?』
[You look dashing and a little stupid!]
Although their connection improved, Ifrit would still mock or bully him sometimes.
After being abused, Leon stood at the entrance of the dungeon and tapped on his boots.
The thick steel caps felt comfortable when he did, but the dirt from the dungeon could set fire to leaves and other plants outside the Embervale territory.
"Zafira?"
He noticed something interesting. His gaze drifted towards the Embervale Keep, where the goblins began to train under her orders: sit-ups, push-ups and swinging or firing their weapons.
'Gobbomir told me... but I never expected it to be so intense....'
The goblins didn't look upset because after finishing, each goblin was rewarded with a fresh creature being grilled on the fire. Instantly, the scent of roasted meat, herbs and spices drifted from the keep, making Leon jealous.
All he ate were the fruits from the dungeon!
"Oh? Dungeon Master! What brings you here..." Zafira's seductive and charming voice echoed, causing a chain reaction of goblins and horn rabbits all to suddenly face him and bow, their eyes filled with delight.
With her hips swaying and light steps, as if a fairy were skipping along, Zafira appeared in front of Leon, a captivating smile spreading across her lips.
"Zafira, you've been working hard."
Somehow, after giving her more control, her loyalty slowly improved with time, though affection remained the same—Leon didn't mind what she felt for him as long as she never betrayed him. Maybe it was due to his mental resistance being extreme, but he couldn't feel the obsession towards her like implied.
"Dungeon Master, are you leaving? I have instructed the goblins to perform training to increase their loyalty and effectiveness in battle! Should a goblin behave negatively or affect solidarity I send them to die in a group fighting the stronger monsters inside the forest."
"I see... so even in death and dishonour they benefit the dungeon?"
"Nn!"
At that moment, Leon noticed something different: a huge rabbit with a massive horn was sleeping around her shoulders.
He couldn't help but smile at the succubus that finally succeeded.
However, thanks to his Djinn pupil, he could see Zafira's magical powers slowly flowing into the rabbit. Much like his mana that seeped into the goblins, this rabbit would likely evolve into something closer to Zafira...
『I wonder what kind of evolution this might bring...』
"Zafira, I'll leave everything to you; if you need help, use Gobbolas and Gobbomir as your aides. I don't know when I will be back, but using the dungeon core, you can contact me. If you gain enough DP, then buy the special ear or horn ring that allows you to use it remotely."
Zafira's eyes shone with a golden light, her head nodding as her lips curled upwards slightly.
"You've really improved in the last week... I am quite surprised. Did you purchase the ring for yourself Master?"
He couldn't help but smile at the current situation... now he could visit the human lands, gain more knowledge and use it to grow his dungeon. Axel's existence increased Leon's hunger and greed quite a large amount after absorbing his skills and power.
『I want to have a huge dungeon... the strongest. A kingdom wouldn't be so bad, either!』
"Call me Leon. Master and dungeon master can be used during official meetings. Also, I bought this. Maybe you could get one as a pair, haha."
Leon held out his left hand wrapped in a black glove.
Swordsmen wore black leather gloves to prevent their hands from slipping and causing damage. He slipped one-off, revealing a beautiful ring with a golden gemstone.
"The gemstone resembled your eyes, so I chose this one."
"!!!"
A simple series of honest compliments and words was enough to affect Zafira; she felt used to the obvious attempts to court her.
Leon was quite detached and rarely said things of this nature, but because his words were genuine, they caught the succubus off guard and often made her heart flutter.
"I understand..." Zafira's voice sounded strange, like a squeak, as she looked away, her tail violently swaying from side to side.
The embarrassment made her face red as she coughed. "Please take care... Leon!"
He nodded before looking over the heads of those training.
『The world I used to find boring and lacked colour feels so interesting now.』
Later that evening, the full moon illuminated the sky with its pale white light.
The starry sky, a soft backdrop of silvers and whites, was accompanied by the quiet chirping of insects, the soft rustle of leaves and the whisper of the wind through the trees, creating a soothing background.
This village, currently known as Arlet village, was dark except for the watchtowers, which were awaiting news from the suddenly transformed forest.
"Excuse me..." A voice and a small knock sounded at the western gate...
"Tony, did you hear anything?" a guard, sitting inside the cove with a warm bowl of soup, called out.
"Hmmm?"
Knock!
A second knock, this time, they both jumped to their feet.
"Who goes there?" The voice was slightly rural, yet the old man, missing his teeth, confidently held a spear over the wall, grabbing a torch—it revealed the pristine black coat, like a cloak and the face of the owner.
"A...ah... hello, I am Leonhardt... the new leader of the [Crimson Hawks] can you lend me a room?"