The appearance of a new 6th class mage.
This was something that could be widely known on the continent.
Currently, in the country of humans, 6th-class mages were treated as the strongest.
In countries other than the Empire, almost all of them held the position of chief mage in the court, and even in the Empire, the number was few.
Of course, there is an invincible and strongest Prince Bahelm in the Empire, but a 6th-class mage was treated as an honored guest wherever he went.
Under such circumstances, Leo entered the 6th rank.
Even with countless wizards in front of them!
“I hope you all keep quiet about the scene you just saw.”
Standing as if to block Leo, who was still enveloped in the sphere of ice, Count Guillotine said.
The count’s expression hardened.
‘This is not good.’
He also felt a similar feeling of joy when he saw Leo awakening.
The thought of having a comrade to walk the same magical path overlapped with the thrill of seeing a great scene.
But soon, I started to worry.
Leo was quickly becoming strong at such a young age.
The level of magic was impeccable, but would it be okay if damage came from other parts?
‘It’s not that Prince Bahelm built something like an underground magic tower for nothing and lives separately.’
No matter how great a wizard was, he did not know how it would change if political dukes came in.
If he was exposed to strong malice and even suffered a blow to his mentality, there could be a problem with his shining talent.
Count Guillotine wanted to prevent such a problem.
That’s why I tried hard to crack down on the mages gathered here.
“You are also wizards, so you know how valuable the scene you just saw is.”
Because wizards have high noses, they weren’t the ones who would simply give orders.
Although now, Count Guillotine’s status is high, so he would respect his words, but he might have been mocking him behind his back.
So Count Guillotine stimulated their sensibilities.
“Isn’t it admirable as a wizard?”
“you’re right.”
“yes. I felt that way too. Wouldn’t you like to quickly tell others about this great scene you saw today?”
The wizards nodded at Count Guillotine’s words.
The people gathered here are basically people with a passion for magic.
There might have been people who came because they wanted to get to know Leo personally, but those people were also people who loved magic.
“But Prince Leo is still young. If he gains more people’s expectations here, he might feel pressured. I wish that didn’t happen… . So let’s keep quiet until he’s ready to reveal himself. What do you guys think?”
It’s not just an order, it’s a suggestion to help Leo become a great wizard.
Even the words that sounded like a request came out of the mouth of Count Guilloten, who had been called arrogant.
The wizards nodded happily.
“I will do as the Count says.”
“Certainly, it would be better for poor Leo to reveal it directly when he is ready, rather than spreading rumors.”
“Thank you.”
Count Guillotine smiled lightly.
Leo’s awakening lasted almost two hours.
When he came out of the ice, the waiting wizards clapped and cheered in unison.
“Five… To be able to witness such a great scene… !”
Some even shed tears.
Usually, the mage’s awakening occurred while practicing alone in a small room.
Who knows when he will wake up.
So, there were many cases where others did not know about the moment of awakening or only knew about it, but seeing that precious scene with my own eyes, I couldn’t help but be thrilled.
So the lecture for the day was over.
The lecturer was silent for more than 2 hours out of the nearly 3-hour lecture, but no one was dissatisfied.
Rather, I tried to memorize what Leo briefly said at the beginning without making a mistake.
They also hoped that their level would rise.
The wizards kept a secret about what happened in today’s lecture.
However, their swaying atmosphere, strange eyes, and sudden behaviors that immerse themselves in research.
I couldn’t help but look strange.
* * *
A coin has two sides.
If there is a brightly lit place in the world, there is also a dark place.
Likewise, if there are people who are doing well, there are people who are just as difficult.
The casein guild was like that recently.
“Prince Leo… .”
Inside, everything around is covered in darkness.
A person who is wanted many times as the worst criminal of mankind.
Casein’s guild leader muttered softly.
“You hear that name too often these days.”
The recent damage to the Casein Guild has been tremendous.
Several hideouts where executives stayed were robbed and taken away, and the guild’s treasures and information were also stolen.
The cause was because of Prince Leo.
That’s why an attacker was sent, but it was reversed, and recently, news came that one of the executives who went to the black market for personal business was also attacked by Prince Leo.
“To suffer such damage because of only one 5th-class mage. I can’t believe it.”
The figure of the guild leader sitting in the dark was nowhere to be seen.
However, the life in his voice filled the space.
It was a life so deep that the executives holding a correspondence meeting in Sujeong-gu could feel it.
“We’re having such a hard time, but he’ll live comfortably with the emperor’s protection on his back. Do you know what Prince Leo is doing? He seems to be managing personal connections while meeting nobles.”
Casein’s guild was keenly aware of the Empire’s information due to recent events.
At the same time, he learned the news of Leo, and all the guild leaders and executives were dumbfounded at the news that he was casually partying.
Of course, the person in charge was forced to lead a tired body and digest the schedule in order to manage their personal connections, but when they saw it, it seemed like they were having fun.
– Guild leader. Did you hear the news yesterday?
At that time, in one of the communication channels where the silence flowed, someone said.
-Prince Leo gathered wizards and gave a lecture. But after that, the atmosphere of the wizards is strange.
“Strange?”
-Yes. The behavior of the wizards has become peculiar, and they do not talk about what happened in the lecture even after they die.
The guild leader was lost in thought.
It was customary to spread about it after a famous mage gave a lecture.
He deliberately spreads rumors about how great a wizard he is.
But if it’s so strangely quiet… .
“It must have been an accident.”
– It seems so.
“The magicians who attended the lecture. Is the statue all right?”
-Yes. No one seemed to have a particular problem.
“Then, the lecture organizer. Something must be wrong with Prince Leo.”
And if there is a problem during the magical lecture, there are only a few causes.
Among them, the most influential is… .
“If you get injured while demonstrating magic during a lecture. At such times, I make the attendees shut up because it is dishonorable.”
A high-level mage would rarely do that, but there were occasions when he was injured while trying to force himself to stand out.
In the darkness, the guild leader’s eyes flashed.
“Then now is your chance. It’s because he’s weak.”
-Are you going to raid again? However, it is said that Prince Leo almost sticks with Prince Bahelm. Besides that, the number of escorts increased a lot because of the last raid.
Being careless and getting hurt once is enough.
The emperor ordered the palace knights to escort Leo from a distance.
At this point, when the Casein Guild was already having a hard time, it was almost impossible to infiltrate the system and attack and kill Leo again.
“If it’s difficult for us to get in, we can make them come from there.”
-Yes? It’s time to recover from an injury. How do you do that?
“I will have no choice but to come. Because that bastard is said to have inherited the life of the great king of Karst.”
The guild leader laughed bitterly.
He turned his gaze to another orb.
“Countess Ermery.”
-… Yes. Guild leader.
Countess Hermery, who had been quietly listening to the executive meeting until now, spoke for the first time over the communication port.
“I leave this task up to you.”
Due to the great damage in the empire, Countess Ermeri was in the midst of self-reflection.
She wasn’t the cause, but it was because she couldn’t prevent these damages while staying in the capital of the empire.
That’s why Countess Ermeri couldn’t refuse the guild leader’s order.
-… What should I do?
“I have one of the legacy of Karst Great. If this information is leaked, Prince Leo will have no choice but to act.”
Especially if it’s a Leo who has mastered Frost Breath, even if he’s not feeling well right now, he’ll move.
I would be worried that someone might take it first in the process of recovery.
“I will entrust you with the mission of leaking information and luring Prince Leo. can you do it?”
-… Yes. Let’s try.
“good. Then, let’s end today’s executive meeting here.”
As soon as the guild leader finished speaking, the lights on the crystal spheres disappeared one by one.
And soon, the son-in-law was covered with darkness.
* * *
Level 6 level.
Leo felt that he was different from yesterday and today.
‘I can see why 6th class mages are treated as the strongest.’
It wasn’t just a step up.
Leo’s will stood tall in the world.
This will be a plus for all future magic.
‘I guess I’ll have to try it myself to find out exactly what it is.’
When magic of 6th class or higher is used once, nature is severely damaged.
Didn’t the hordes of monsters get wiped out in one hit of ‘Earthquake’ by Count Guillotine in Hydra’s poison land?
That’s why I couldn’t just write it anywhere just to test it out.
‘Hmm. I’m worried about this.’
Objective judgment of oneself is more important than anything else.
It was essential for a high-ranking mage to figure out how far he could go and what he could do.
‘Originally, I was going to ask Vivian or the Duke of Bahelm to play against each other… .’
The day you go is market day.
As if they had gained something from joint research, the two locked their doors and immersed themselves in magic research while keeping their heads shut.
Realization like that doesn’t come easily in their realm, so I couldn’t get in the way.
So while I was thinking about what to do, Countess Ermeri came to visit me.
“countess?”
“Lowering. I have something to say quietly. Are you okay for a moment?”
“Do you have any problems? You have a bad expression. Please come inside.”
Leo led her into his mansion.
Countess Hermery, who was taking care of Leo while walking together.
She said with a slightly relieved expression.
“From the looks on your face, it doesn’t look like you’re seriously injured.”
“Yes? What is your injury?”
Leo tilted his head.
Countess Hermery was also puzzled.
“You weren’t hurt during the lecture, were you?”
“Isn’t it?”
“???”