034 shermie.agrippa

///C
Shermie:
Oooo, Mister Agrippa.
Agrippa:
What do you want, mercenary?
Shermie:
Umm...
Agrippa:
...
Shermie:
I don't know?
Agrippa:
... You don't know.
Shermie:
I just thought you looked like a cool guy. Magic is actually really interesting. I wish I could do it...
Agrippa:
Ah, I see. You're a cut above the average mercenary, I suppose.
Shermie:
Wow, no one has ever said that to me! Say, what do you think? Can I learn magic?
Agrippa:
......... I'm afraid not.
Shermie:
Aww...Well, It doesn't hurt to ask...
Agrippa:
Make no mistake. All living things in this world contain magic power. Some simply have a great amount, just like my self. And some are like you, it is there, but what little you have can't be used for anything.
Shermie:
I see...
Agrippa:
Don't sound so sad, my dear. You have your own talents. Even in my youth, I couldn't swing a sword like you do.
Shermie:
Yeah... I guess you're right...


///B
Shermie:
So Mister Agrippa, you're from Vanheim, like [Tact].
Agrippa:
Yes.
Shermie:
I heard there are a ton of magic users there. Why is that?
Agrippa:
Mmm, that's actually a very good question, Shermie. There's no area in the entire continent with more magicians. The truth is, we do not know. Magic can be inherited from a magically talented parent... However, the amount of mages born there is unusually high. It is a mystery my colleagues and I have long researched... I believe some kind of unknown force is at work in Vanheim. It charges the land with invisible energy, which produces mages more easily. The Capital itself rests above an ancient city with unusual energies.
Shermie:
An ancient city?
Agrippa:
Indeed. It is a city much larger than the one on top of it. We've yet to explore even a fraction of it... The more we discover, the deeper and deeper it goes.
Shermie:
Vanheim sure sounds like an intredasting place. I'd love to go there one day...
Agrippa:
When this war is over, perhaps you could pay it a visit.
Shermie:
Yeah... That would be great! Could I visit you?
Agrippa:
Mmm, but of course.

///A
Agrippa:
Shermie. Have you considered using magic swords?
Shermie:
Magic swords?
Agrippa:
Although you don't have the potential, there are weapons imbued with magic.
Shermie:
Oh, yeah. I know those!
Agrippa:
There are weapons like the light brands... But there are also one of a kind magic swords too. One... exists in Vanheim.
Shermie:
Really? Is it a legendary weapon like the Selenius?
Agrippa:
Not quite. The only thing I know about it is it was created in the underground city. We've been trying to obtain it for years, but to no avail. Countless traps and guardian monsters protect it.
Shermie:
Wow...
Agrippa:
Shermie, I'd like your assistance in obtaining that sword.
Shermie:
You want me to help you get it?
Agrippa:
You are very strong. I think with you, it is possible. If we can get it, you can have it... After I examine it, of course.
Shermie:
Gee, that sounds fun... I'll do it!
Agrippa:
Excellent, Shermie.