episode_0041

41. Victory, Reunion.

A scene where the eyes are dyed red. Fire magic had something that captivated humans.

Even Johan had his eyes stolen for a moment. Fire and humans, an inseparable relationship.

“This…won’t be easy.”

There was a reason for the arrogance. He was among the top two wizards he had ever met.

Ice Awl.

Crackle!

Countless tentacles protrude from the ice spire.

The ice awl, resembling that of a cephalopod, brutally intercepted the fire wizard’s fireworks.

Bang, bang, bang, bang!

The fireworks spread out in a circular shape. The attack failed, but it was a truly beautiful sight.

Most of the people watching the magic sparring exclaimed in admiration.

At that moment, the arrogant voice of the pure-blood wizard was heard.

“Not bad! You’re the best among the mongrels I’ve met so far!”

Jerry raised both hands to the ceiling. His arms slowly rotated.

In response, the movements of the flames scattered in all directions were stopped.

Sweat poured down Jerry’s forehead like a waterfall. What he was about to do was not easy even for him.

There was a reason why Grand Duke Rodson accepted his arrogant nature and cherished him.

“────.”

The fire wizard’s tongue moved strangely fast.

Magic is, after all, the act of employing magic power.

It does not simply use the will of the caster, but adds incantations to increase control over magic power.

The resulting product was extremely destructive.

A quasi-great spell boasting extreme difficulty even among fire-type spells.

“Flame Ring Prison Chain!”

Whoosh!

The remnants of the fireworks, whose movement had stopped, slowly rotate.

It was shaped like a ring surrounding a planet. The difference from the mysteries of the universe was that they were very hot and ferocious.

Squeeze, the fire wizard busily clenched his hands.

Whoosh!

At the same time, layers of fire rings flew towards Johan.

Is this what it looks like for a human fighting a life-or-death battle with the universe? It was a truly magnificent sight.

“Hmph, he’s really going all out. And there are even private soldiers here.”

Johan clicked his tongue and drew up his magic power.

Dozens of water droplets rose around him.

It seemed impossible to block that with ordinary magic. Fortunately, there was also a large-scale spell on this side.

Rough Waves.

A casting speed that was clearly faster than the fire wizard’s. It was possible thanks to the gift of the tower and Johan’s shining talent.

At the same time as the surface of the water droplets writhed, thunderous waves poured down.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

“What! He’s casting a spell equivalent to a great magic so quickly?!”

Jerry’s eyes widened as if they would pop out. He knew Johan’s wave spell, but he never expected him to use it so quickly.

Whether he was surprised or not, the collision of nature had already begun.

Sizzle!

The ring of fire and the wave met. A large amount of steam is generated as if water was poured into a giant furnace.

Naturally, the vision of the two wizards was also blurred and blocked.

“Did Johan win?”

“No! I saw it! Jerry won!”

The limited vision was the same for both forces. They waved their hands around and predicted the outcome.

While everyone was making their own guesses, it was Lord Jakison who derived the most accurate answer.

“Hmph, I knew he would win, but he’s overwhelming.”

“Yes? Are you saying that Wizard Johan won?”

It was a question from the apprentice knight next to him. It was a disqualification for a knight not to be able to predict the outcome of the match, but Lord Jakison was in a good mood today.

He decided to forgive him willingly.

“Try to feel it well. Do you feel any heat?”

“······!”

The apprentice knight was able to realize it thanks to his master’s help.

When he quietly concentrated, he could feel the cold air seeping through his skin. He could feel a small amount of heat, but it was very weak.

“Ah! Thank you!”

“Hmm? Already······?”

Lord Jakison’s eyes lit up. He gave a hint, but he already noticed?

‘His senses are useful. I don’t know about the rest.’

He discovered a good uncut gem.

Lord Jakison muttered indifferently.

“It’s over.”

Whoosh!

The steam that filled the training ground disappeared at once. It was as if something was pushing it away.

The people of both forces held their breath. The result is beginning to be revealed.

“Huh? Wizard Jerry?”

“What! Why is he alone?”

“Huh… Even Wizard Johan had a hard time.”

Surprisingly, only Jerry stood tall in the place where the steam had cleared. The fire wizard’s expression was not visible, but the outcome of the match could be known from his upright appearance.

A question mark hung on the face of the apprentice knight next to Lord Jakison.

‘Certainly… Master said that Wizard Johan won?’

He could have doubted his master’s insight, but rather, the apprentice knight’s eyes lit up. There is no way Master is wrong. Then…

The apprentice knight looked around. His martial power was not very good, but he was praised as the best among his peers in terms of his five senses.

In the end, he noticed something strange.

‘The wizard is not visible. Where is he?’

At that moment, a serious voice was heard from the side.

“Phew, he’s strong. Isn’t he a talent worthy of being the next elder?”

“Haha, that’s right. That friend doesn’t have any manners, but his magic skills are the best among young wizards.”

Lord Jakison laughed heartily and looked at the owner of the voice. Johan was standing there in slightly scorched clothes.

“Of course, not as much as you.”

“Haha, you flatter me. I was lucky.”

“Humility… Still, that friend’s willpower is amazing.”

Lord Jakison raised his finger and pointed at the fire wizard.

“To faint while standing, I had a good time watching today.”

As he slowly lowered his finger, the fire wizard’s figure collapsed in response. There was a blue bruise on Jerry’s forehead.

Johan’s Magic Missile, which had directly reduced its intensity, had hit.

Thud!

“Oh! Wizard Jerry!”

“Recovery potion! Bring the potion! You rat-like guy over there! Yes, you!”

“Yes, yes!”

The private soldiers of Grand Duke Rodson’s side moved busily. How much gold was spent on raising that wizard!

They take care of the fire wizard more carefully than touching their lover.

“Let’s go.”

“Yes.”

With that, Lord Jakison and Johan left the mansion.

Johan occasionally looked back and licked his lips.

‘Tsk, I didn’t get any karma.’

Still, he gained a lot of inspiration thanks to witnessing the high-level fire magic. He decided to be satisfied with that for now.

Johan drew up magic power with his right palm.

Swish

At that moment, Lord Jakison, who felt heat from somewhere, looked around.

‘Hmm? Is it my imagination?’

“······.”

Johan hurriedly turned off the magic power. He roughly grasped the feeling.

‘It would be nice to feel his magic a little more…’

Tsk.

“Good job, Johan.”

“······Huh? Yeah. Thank you.”

Sarah’s words came in from the side. Johan looked at Sarah, who looked strangely relieved, with a puzzled expression.

Johan had no memory of anything after the bloody battle with Lord Robin.

‘What happened? I’m uneasy.’

He didn’t bother to suppress the rising question.

“Sarah.”

“Why?”

He whispered in her ear.

“Did anything happen with the Grand Duke?”

“······No? Nothing happened?”

“······.”

Johan narrowed his eyes. This woman is lying right now.

It’s not good to ask about things she’s hiding. He decided to ignore it.

Johan turned his head and said. For some reason, her ears were red.

“No. I was just curious.”

“······.”

***

“Wizard Johan…are you really okay?”

“Yes.”

The head butler of the mansion was sweating profusely.

‘He fought with a knight this morning! And he had a magic duel in the afternoon!’

The butler earnestly advised Johan. If something went wrong, it would all be Lord Jakison’s loss.

“As Wizard Johan knows well, it takes a lot of concentration to learn magic.”

“I know.”

“Physical strength is also important. It’s not for nothing that wizards work out hard.”

“I like exercising too.”

“······.”

“······.”

Johan and the butler looked at each other. Johan opened his mouth with a serious face.

“Butler. I know my body the best. Please give it to me quickly.”

“Ha, okay. Instead, you must tell me if something goes wrong with your body.”

“Yes.”

The tired-looking butler left the room. Not long after, he came back with a bag with a quiet design.

“Here, it’s the fire-type magic book you mentioned.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“But aren’t you a water-type wizard? Why bother…”

“Ah, that’s…”

Johan paused for a moment and said. It was a question he had fully expected.

“I was interested in the duel with the Grand Duke’s wizard.”

“Hmm, I see. I understand.”

The butler easily understood. Wizards are more curious than children.

At that time, someone knocked on the door.

Knock, knock.

“Head butler. It’s Rain. May I come in?”

“······? Come in.”

Creak, and then the door opened. Soon, a servant with a gentle impression walked in.

“Excuse me. Wizard Johan?”

“Yes? Me?”

Johan made a suspicious expression as he looked at the servant who had come to see him, not the butler.

The servant bowed obediently and said.

“You have a guest.”

“A guest? Who are you talking about?”

Immediately after, an unexpected name popped out.

“Wizard Jerry is looking for Johan.”