Chapter 181

Walter pauses for a moment and opens his eyes wide.

He told me that the reinforcement work had been completed, and he was here.

How the hell am I supposed to take that word?

“… Are you trying to tell me that I can’t suppress Miss Harnette’s magic?”

“I may be misunderstood, but I have to say something. Even if the president can withstand my magic, this building might collapse.”

“We have finished the reinforcement work in advance. Dalian should only take a while… Is that not enough?”

“I haven’t gotten used to this power yet. I don’t want to be offended even by mistake.”

“You’re not saying this because you look down on me, are you?”

“If I had looked down on the president, I wouldn’t have come here. The president of the society is a Cetinos quasar, right?”

Harnette personally witnessed Walter and the presidents implementing magic in the battle against the slime dragon.

Numerous magics mixed and confused his vision, but among them, he was able to distinguish at least the magic Walter used.

Among all the magic, the concentration of magical power was particularly strong, and it was intense and fierce.

“You must have seen my magic properly, right?”

“Yes, I saw it for sure. I could understand why he is called the blue sage.”

“Nevertheless… Do you think the Magic Society will collapse?”

“Even the president of the school must have seen my magic. If the color of the flame has changed, it means that its properties have changed. I don’t know how this property will work.”

Of course, Hannett had a rough understanding of the power inherent in the golden flame.

It purifies evil enemies with heat, and caresses innocent ones with warmth.

That’s why even when the slime dragon was covered in flames, it did not spread to its surroundings.

“It makes sense. Then you should keep your hands on it.”

Walter gave off a serious look and radiated a chill.

The cold air spread in an instant, and it tried to reach Zion and the academic members who were watching from afar.

However, Harnette waits for the magic to end without even showing the slightest movement.

‘I froze the training room with freezing magic.’

The cold created by Walter seeped everywhere along the ceiling, floor, and walls.

Eventually, a thin wall of ice formed and wrapped around the inside of the training room.

Freezing magic was to weaken the power of fire magic.

“Um… It would be nice to add one more here.”

Walter mutters calmly and transforms his magic.

Then a gust of wind blew up, and soon the wind pressure weakened and completely calmed down.

Harnette makes eye contact with Shion and shows her eyes as if to be relieved.

“If you do this, the building will not collapse. No one will get hurt.”

Inside the training room, the wind roared and surrounded the ice wall.

Even if there is an aftermath of magic, the wind will be the first to block it, and then the cold must be overcome.

Even if it broke through the two magics and collided with the training room wall, the reinforcement work was over, so it wouldn’t even be scratched.

“You are amazing. I wouldn’t have even thought of it.”

“This is possible because it handles all elemental magic. Wouldn’t it be possible to compete with Miss Hanette only if you have this kind of talent?”

There was no wizard other than Walter who could implement all attribute magic.

At best, two attributes were the limit, and most end up with only one attribute.

In addition, there was a difference in the level of magic and the amount of mana, so no wizard could surpass Walter.

Nevertheless, for the first time, Walter was seized with fear and passion that he might be left behind.

‘… I feel like I’m back as a challenger.’

Ever since he was young, Walter had little interest in winning battles or killing demons.

He just wondered how high he could rise and how many wizards were above him.

In the end, within a few years, he became the best wizard, and after that he even got the title of Setinos Quasar.

‘It’s both sad and happy.’

Walter diligently performed his duties as a Setinos Quasar, but was always haunted by a sense of emptiness.

I might have accepted it if it took longer or went through a difficult process.

However, I did not want to attach any meaning to the act because it was easily obtained.

Maybe that’s why he was hoping for a wizard who could surpass himself to appear.

‘My talent is not lacking… … .’

Walter did not envy the talents of others, although he had praised the efforts of others.

As for his talent as a magician, no one could ever come close to him.

However, in front of Hanette, even that became meaningless.

‘I may not have it, but… I will not give up.’

Effort and time do not necessarily produce the desired results.

Rather, you may wander for a long time in failure, frustration, and confusion.

However, if you do not go through such a process, you cannot rise higher.

The higher you climb, the more hardships and adversities await you.

‘That’s the challenger’s heart.’

Walter reverently controls his magical powers and looks at Harnette.

Harnett still hadn’t released her mana.

Maybe he was worried about something other than this building.

“… Are you concerned about blackness?”

Hannette is startled and shows a puzzled expression.

Shion was finally able to move properly, but the treatment was not over.

He came along with him saying that he would walk lightly, but he was put in a sudden situation.

“You said your recovery wasn’t over, right? The power seemed to be unstable. If you are really worried… … .”

“I am okay. Sister, do whatever you want.”

Zion gave a clear answer so that he would no longer be in the way.

Walter was seriously developing his magic, and the inside of the training room was perfectly protected.

In addition, since it was a method to intensively defend only fire magic, it should have been able to block Brecht’s flames for a while.

“… … .”

Harnette, immersed in her thoughts, gradually raises her mana.

I had no intention of avoiding confrontation with Walter.

He was just unsure of his own strength.

‘Can I do well?’

Brecht’s answer comes along with the question.

They were not human words, and only Hannett could understand their meaning.

‘… Is that right?’

At some point, Hanette began to put out golden flames and wear them all over her body.

Then the ice sheet on the floor melted, and even the cold air that hovered around it was driven away.

Walter holds back the smile and spreads more chill.

‘It shouldn’t reach other people.’

Of course, there is no problem even if it comes into contact with living things.

If it wasn’t an enemy, there wouldn’t even be a scar left, let alone burned.

I was just trying to be careful because I don’t have the confidence to distinguish them well now.

‘Zion… … .’

Whenever something happened, Zion came to mind first.

After almost dying twice, I couldn’t even tolerate being alone.

If it’s Shion, he’ll risk his life for the third, fourth, and more.

The golden flames are getting stronger and increasing in range.

Wherever the flame passed, the ice melted in an instant, and the cold air could not approach it carelessly.

Walter takes a closer look at the flame, feeling a sense of alienation.

‘It’s not hot.’

If it was fire magic, it would try to burn all objects with heat.

However, this flame magic, the golden flame, poured out warmth and drove away only ice and cold.

In other words, it was to attack only those elements that were considered enemies within that range.

‘I’m not an enemy, but the magic I use is treated as an enemy?’

Given the current situation, it was inevitable.

It wasn’t a fight to kill each other, it was a sparring to check one’s skills.

That’s why it was supposed to leave the wizard alone and keep magic in check.

‘It’s a terrible magic. I can’t even imitate it.’

It was not an easy task to identify each Pia within the range of magic.

Rather, if you pay attention to that part, the power of the magic may decrease, or the activation of the magic itself may be nullified.

Maybe this also belongs to the realm of talent.

‘I think I’ve lost my other magical powers… … .’

Even that had no meaning now.

That characteristic was an ability optimized for battle.

No matter where or what the allies did, they would only aim for the enemy unconditionally, so they were able to deploy various strategies.

If he applied this to cheat, the enemy’s momentum would be completely broken.

‘I can’t ignore the power… … .’

That single spark made the four great plagues howl in pain.

In addition, the fire did not spread to trees or bushes.

Only one enemy was aimed at, and everything else was protected.

Most of the ice on the floor had melted, and even the wind could not dispel the flames.

Although it was confronting the golden flame with coldness, it was more like a simple time delay.

If he wanted to beat Harnett, he would have to use attribute magic irregularly and find his weakness.

‘This is the limit for Dalian.’

Walter gathered his magic and dispelled all magic.

It was like facing a tall wall.

Even if I wasted my entire life, would I be able to overcome that wall?

“I lost.”

“Yes? Oh no. Didn’t one of them get pushed out?”

Hannette can’t hide her embarrassment after extinguishing the flame.

It was sparring at best, and winning didn’t mean anything was gained.

Still, Walter was the first to withdraw and admit defeat.

“I didn’t know because I didn’t know enough. It’s very late, but I’ll apologize.”

“There is no reason to apologize. I did it because I wanted to try it too.”

“… Is that so.”

Walter is satisfied with the answer and meets Zion’s gaze.

It was as if Shion had known this would happen and quietly stood by.

As expected, it was also, and if it was unexpected, it was unexpected.

‘There’s nothing black doesn’t have.’

* * *

The royal palace, the royal sleeping palace.

Brandis was tipping his glass while admiring the dim moonlight.

It had been a long time since I had a break, and the bitter taste of alcohol seemed to burrow into my head.

But I always enjoyed it alone, and there weren’t many people I could call comfortably.

‘I can’t recommend alcohol to Glonet.’

You couldn’t order someone who held the position of Commander of the Royal Knights to neglect their duties.

You will always have to escort yourself, so you must hold your sword with an upright mind.

In fact, they were like old friends, but they couldn’t be friendly because of the roles they played.

‘Won’t you come now?’

At the same time, one side of the window opened.

Brandis casually set the glass down and started pouring.

“… Your Majesty, I have carried out the king’s order and returned.”

“It was a lot of work. Would you like a drink?”

Caden lowered his head gently and sat down in the chair across from him.

Then he took off his mask and politely accepted the drink.

“Did you make a lot of balls?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. I mainly killed those who disturbed the front line, and I tried to faithfully carry out reconnaissance missions.”

“I received a report from Jasaek. I know it was a pretty big rampage.”

Brandis smiles and takes a sip from his glass.

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Kaden bowed, then turned his head and gulped down his glass at once.

“I did my best to make Miss Brandis’ day.”

“Yeah, shouldn’t I be able to do that?”

Even the name sheep now felt familiar.

He probably had accepted a human named Caden Aslower without realizing it.

Wouldn’t this also have been influenced by Shion and Hanette?

“… I just had something to ask you.”

“I will answer anything.”

“I want to appoint Hanette Adelaira to Setinos Quasar… I want to hear your thoughts.”