Episode 89
“ah… … . What are you doing, devil?!”
“Isn’t it rude even among wizards to go that far?”
It seems that there is a class among naive mages who hate having their opponents look at the flow of their magical power.
“And to look at our draft, we have to get permission from this sister first.”
“No, do you want me to roll my body according to who’s permission? Even if you give me permission, I will do it.”
Since when did my body belong to you? I found out for the first time today.
“Emily aside, it goes a little too far.”
“Ugh… … . Well, maybe that’s the case.”
Michelle blurted out the end of her words, as if she was aware that she had overdone herself.
In fact, I knew this guy’s intentions a long time ago.
The desire itself to show off by engaging in spectacular magic battles is true, but there is no way to do this with just that.
No matter who it is, the reason for the action is for oneself.
“Do you want to know my secret?”
only 2 years. In addition, he was at the level of a normal talented kid for 1 year and 6 months, but in the remaining months, he achieved ridiculously rapid growth.
that’s what you’re curious about
“don’t worry. I have no intention of forcing you to tell me. I’m just peeking at my own way!”
“I’d rather just ask them to teach me in words.”
“Then can you teach me?”
“No, I don’t know.”
Well, there’s no way I can explain it.
“Yeah, that’s it! That’s what bothers me!”
But rather, when he said he couldn’t explain it, his eyes glistened even more.
“Perhaps Warlock, you may have been influenced by it without even knowing it.”
Illusion about my talent and identity.
“If you leave it to me for a little bit, I might be able to explain it.”
“All right.”
Knowing that it is a misunderstanding, I coldly refuse.
“Michelle, are you thinking about the origin of magic?”
“Of course!”
Everyone has a purpose.
Michelle, a genius of magic, entered the academy to find something.
“… … It is said that humans learned black magic from demons.”
“And that person wanted to pass on that knowledge to his friend and weave another magic.”
In fact, the two founders of magic theory that now exist on this continent.
Later, they had many disciples, and those disciples also had disciples, and magic in various ways settled down in this world.
“It is said that the records left by the disciples contain the originals of the first magic that the two wizards learned.”
The knowledge that is said to be the origin of magic.
I’m not talking about the current magic system.
“It is said that at first, there was only one piece of knowledge.”
Through it, the two of them produced countless results of black magic and common magic, respectively.
“The Magic Tower would claim that it was a rumor.”
“Because they don’t want to admit it. But in the Forest of Wisdom where I grew up, no one doubts that fact.”
But no one will want to find it directly.
Except for her who is telling this story now.
“Somewhere in the Empire, there must be a legacy left by those two mages.”
“To the Imperial Academy for that?”
“Because I thought the most likely one was here.”
Michelle’s purpose.
Originally, it would have been much later to hear it.
However, since she recognizes her talent as a wizard, she does not hesitate to tell me her purpose.
“I was counting on you to find it when you came here.”
“… … Why are you telling me that?”
“Black Mage. No, Xi’an. Your growth must be heterogeneous.”
speak sincerity
He said that the first time he noticed them was when they met in the Forest of Blood.
“At the time, I thought you were quite talented. But in just a few hours, when you defeat the monster… … . To be honest, I was surprised.”
I noticed how much my ability had improved in just a few hours while watching the moment.
“Sian, your growth is unusual.”
“Are you a genius?”
“Do you think talent or chance can make you that strong?”
It can’t be.
Even in the gaming days, the point at which Michelle’s attention was drawn was after the player had leveled up to a certain level.
He is interested in his rapid growth and wonders if the secret is what he was looking for.
‘It’s a completely wrong guess.’
Well, you’ll soon find out that it’s an illusion, but even so, you won’t lose interest.
“Sian, I want to check your growth potential.”
“To improve your skills?”
“Of course!”
Michelle’s goal is to reach a higher level herself.
“Because I will surpass all magic in this world!”
ambition.
The end of fame achieved by magic.
“Establish statues of me in various parts of the continent, and children learn from books with my name on them!”
“It’s grand.”
Too arrogant and endless ambition to be called a wizard.
“In the end, you create magic that no one can imitate.”
“… … Right.”
“Can’t believe it? Or do you think it is impossible for me?”
Ask something like a test.
Know. It’s a question that makes me feel deja vu.
The answer is… … It’s obvious.
“Tell me when you’ve done it.”
“Heh, of course. You’ll find out sooner or later that I wasn’t shouting.”
Not trivial encouragement, but a provocation to try something.
At those words, I laugh like it’s funny.
“Then, does the reason you participated in the contest have anything to do with your purpose? Isn’t it because of pocket money?”
“… … I’m not going to hide it again.”
It was probably not because of the frivolous prize money that Michelle had her eyes on the contest.
The taste of wanting to stand out is reflected, but it’s not just that.
If that guy is going to covet it.
“Right. Is it a product?”
“huh. A sorcery book awarded as a prize in the tournament.”
“There was such a thing.”
My goal was to fulfill the emperor’s conditions, so I kept the prize money and prizes in the corner of my head.
magic book.
A book that simply summarizes magic theories is not called a sorcery book.
Of course, ordinary people who have not mastered magic do not know the difference.
“The magic book as an artifact… … Was it an absolute method of magical succession?”
The purpose of magic books as an item is the unconditional acquisition of magic-type skills.
A book that allows you to acquire skills without training.
Of course, it was a book that was rare and could only be obtained through certain events during the game.
“I heard it was valuable.”
“36 types of magic books confirmed by the empire.”
And 24 kinds of sorcery books that have not yet been excavated. The setting that a total of 60 sorcery books exist throughout the continent.
The locations of those 24 species must be known only to me.
In the end, it means that what the emperor offered as a prize was one of the books owned by the empire.
It was a whim to bet on the open tournament.
‘He’s a pretty goofy kid… … . That emperor too.’
In any case, it was only natural for other wizards besides me to turn their eyes to that book.
“Does the youngest genius in the Forest of Wisdom want a magic book?”
“It’s amazing. An item that gives unconditional understanding of magic. I want to take it apart and examine it as much as possible.”
Ah, is that what you want in that sense?
“It is also an empire. To think that the magic book was treated as a commodity… … . You did a good job resisting the forest grandfathers’ disapproval and coming.”
Apparently, when I go up against Michelle in a tournament, she’ll probably be determined and show off her skills.
i want to win
Michelle wants a prize.
Since the purpose is different, I thought about making a deal.
‘Aren’t you the type to lose on purpose?’
Above all, it is clear that bringing up the word will cause dislike.
reason? In the game, there is a scene where ‘Sian’ is despised for trying to coax Michelle for doing something similar.
And I’m not too keen on giving away the goods.
“So you mean a warlock? Would you like to make an extra bet?”
“… … bet?”
“If I win, cooperate with my research without asking or questioning.”
“… … I’m anxious, but that’s it.”
I don’t have the heart to do anything against the guidelines, so I tell him to be at ease. I’m not worried about that.
It seems that you sincerely want to investigate the secret of my rapid progress.
“On the other hand, what if you lose?”
“Hmm~. I don’t think there’s any way Well, I guess I’ll have to do something.”
Come on, I’ll definitely win. this cheeky thing.
If I don’t have anything in mind, I can also ask for conditions on my own.
“Then how about this? Build a bridge to connect with the Forest of Wisdom.”
“… … .”
Michelle’s condescending complexion changed.
He couldn’t have imagined that he would mention the hometown where he grew up.
“I’m serious?”
“I just want you to deliver the ‘letter’ I send you. If you get rejected by the sages, that’s it.”
Forest of Wisdom.
Closureism beyond the Mage Tower. A magical unexplored land that has the right to refuse even the emperor’s visit.
Of course, there was absolutely no way I would ever receive a call from a mage.
‘But I can enlist Michelle, the person in charge, and use her as a contact.’
As a substitute for the entry and exit event there, try to find a way to receive Michelle’s introduction.
Well, there is no regret even if you refuse in the Forest of Wisdom. At that time, you can attack with a regular stone.
“Um… … . Does that matter?”
“Hoo? can i promise Would you really be in trouble if I won?”
To be precise, the sages of the forest would get scolded a lot.
“doesn’t care! I’m going to win anyway.”
Michelle accepted my request.
“hehehe, I can’t imagine losing.”
“okay. Thanks for the flag.”
“… … ??”
I look forward to seeing you in trouble and crying.
I’ve already started drawing my odds in my head.
If it were a real fight, there would be no confrontation.
But what if within the arena of a competition with rules and carelessness?
‘Because I win.’
I can think of enough ways to win.
“Then look forward to it. Michelle. Competition day… … . I will show you an amazing method that goes beyond your ordinary genius ideas.”
How did this genius take my words?
Simple bluff?
or not… … .
“Look forward to it. Warlock.”
It certainly wouldn’t have been taken as a mere joke.
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Somehow, thanks to Michelle Whistinil’s advice, I got something.
‘With this, I might be able to learn the countermeasure here.’
How to get the odds.
What is the most effective method for that guy right now?
‘Is there really only that skill?’
All that remains is whether you can master it in time.
Well, it wouldn’t be impossible.
‘It’s me who wins.’
Certain of that, I clenched my fists.
* * *
However, Michelle and I never competed in competitions… … .
… … The same thing couldn’t have happened.
There’s nothing like a lie to suffer a crushing defeat.
The identities of the wizards who entered the finals were already known. They concluded that there was no one to be wary of except for Michelle.
And as if to prove that expectation, he easily passed the finals.
All that remains is the finale.
Of course, it is Michelle who will fight.
(As expected, I ended up hanging out with that wizard girl.)
‘I thought it would be like that from the beginning.’
(……Is there a chance?)
‘… … If the ploy I prepared works.’
Before the match started, I stood by and once again discussed the course of the upcoming match with Emily.
‘What do you think about my room?’
(Hmm… Xian, I don’t think there’s a more plausible way than what you said.)
‘What is the possibility that he expected this method?’
(Wouldn’t it be? Even this older sister was dumbfounded by ‘that magic’.)
I hope so.
(It would be better if this sister could help herself.)
‘It doesn’t matter. It’s because this match forbids accompanying familiars and summoned beasts.’
This is a tricky rule in many ways.
There must be some wizards who use their familiars or summoned beasts to demonstrate their skills, but to ban them.
The purpose was to appeal to the magician’s pure ability through the tournament.
‘The emperor… … . Is it on purpose?’
It’s literally just looking at my pure capabilities.
Or were you trying to make a fool of yourself?
Either way, it’s a character that will remain.
‘Okay, cheer me on.’
(Since it happened like this, would you cheer for everyone in the audience to envy you?)
‘… … It’s tempting, but be careful now. I don’t want to drop out for other reasons.’
Anyway, I need to focus.
After reviewing the policy once again, a person comes to call me, as if it is time.
“It is time to compete.”
“yes.”
I nodded lightly and got up from my seat.