Return as a Mythical Archmage Chapter 35

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Chapter 35 – I Will See It Instead

 

#1

The Grand Training Hall.

A place that could accommodate many spectators and where numerous mages trained.

The selection event was one of the largest events of the season, held before the end of winter.

It was a festival where numerous families participated and an opportunity to take note of the mages who would lead the next generation.

Thus, even more people gathered than for the evaluation event.

Who would be the mage to dominate the next generation?

If the exams up to now were conducted in secret, the final test was held publicly.

“Lady Piazé is participating, isn’t she?”

“Oh my, has she already reached that age? Sir Arthur must be in the same cohort.”

“Yes. And Prince Loras has also joined the selection event this time.”

“Ooh—.”

Piazé and Arthur were naturally well-known, so that was expected.

What caught their attention was none other than Lawrence.

The young master who was once widely rumored to be defective.

However, rumors were now circulating that he might be an incredible monster.

For the people of this world, there was another lottery ticket besides innate talent.

It was none other than [Unique Ability].

Usually, this was passed down within families, which is why magical families honed their abilities further through marriages with other great families.

“They say he has awakened a unique ability.”

“Then, are they saying that casting magic without chanting is Prince Montemer’s unique ability?”

“That’s the speculation. The real issue is how someone without a Mana Core can manifest magic.”

“Could it be…?”

“Shh, don’t even mention such things. No matter how illegitimate, he is still Lord Edward’s direct descendant.”

Around them, conversations speculating about Lawrence’s secrets were audible.

Of course, no one guessed correctly.

Medeia, as the one hosting the duel and overseeing the event, found such gossip quite unpleasant.

‘What on earth is his secret?’

It was something she herself had been pondering recently.

No Mana Core, yet he could cast magic.

What an ironic and contradictory story.

But that luck would end today.

‘I think the Blue Tower Master would be the easiest to use. If I subtly ask him…’

She could end this more definitively.

Moreover, the Blue Tower Master seemed to be particularly wary of Lawrence.

His personality was extreme, and he felt at ease only when he removed anything that displeased him from his sight.

An extreme personality with ambitions of becoming the best someday.

If she used all of this, she believed she could either cripple Lawrence or instill a traumatic experience in him.

Yes, she was sure of it.

Until he appeared.

“Lord Edward enters!”

Edward Montemer, the family head.

He suddenly appeared at the Training Hall.

The very man who should have been handling his work alone unexpectedly arrived?

His overwhelming mana began pressing down on the entire Grand Training Hall.

A presence that changed the atmosphere just by showing up.

A being who had transcended human limitations and reached the pinnacle.

As soon as he appeared, the entire audience stood up.

“Why, why has the family head come here?”

“Could it be that he’s here to observe the exam?”

“Is it because of Prince Lawrence? Huh…”

The murmuring grew louder.

Medeia, overcoming the oppressive mana, quickly moved to greet the family head.

Even after many years of marriage, she still hadn’t adjusted to his overwhelming presence.

“Lord Edward, why have you come here? Please leave it to me.”

“This time, I will oversee the test.”

Rumble—.

The vibration of mana surged once again.

While those feeling discomfort covered their mouths, Medeia was startled and asked again.

“Pardon? But they are still just eleven-year-old children.”

“There’s no time. I’ll conduct the selection myself.”

“…”

This time, there was no mana vibration.

He instantly retracted his mana and conveyed his intentions clearly.

At the same time, Edward demonstrated.

That he could control his power precisely, ensuring the future talents wouldn’t be destroyed.

Medeia’s tightly clenched fists trembled.

She tried her best to adjust her expression, but everything had gone awry.

This would just become another stage to prove Lawrence’s abilities!

“In that case, how about letting the children have light sparring matches in addition to the family head’s test?”

“Hmm…”

Edward readily nodded in agreement.

Although the intervention of the Tower Master was thwarted, there was still a chance.

Medeia sighed in relief and turned her gaze.

At the end of her sight stood Loras Montemer.

[Loras, do you remember what I told you earlier? You will have to step forward yourself.]

Suddenly pointed out, Loras was startled.

But soon, he clenched his small fists tightly and nodded.

Now, there was no turning back.

He had to defeat Lawrence and prove himself.

And he wanted to divert his mother’s attention back to himself.

Compared to that defective illegitimate child, he wanted to prove that investing time in him would be far more worthwhile.

He desperately wanted to make it so.

[You must do well.]

His mother’s words were still firm.

But Loras made up his mind to change things no matter what.

And so, the test began.

#2

In the middle of the Grand Training Hall stood Edward Montemer.

People speculated about what kind of test he would conduct.

“Could it be to endure the family head’s magic even once?”

“Would he ask them to dispel a spell?”

“Haha, such reckless talk.”

Dispel the magic cast by the greatest mage of the present day?

How could there be so many reckless individuals in this world?

Or were they simply too lazy to think?

“The test I will conduct is as follows.”

While the murmurs of the spectators filled the air, Edward’s voice resounded throughout the hall.

What kind of extraordinary test would he propose?

People awaited his words with anticipation.

But the test Edward announced was straightforward and ordinary.

“Cast magic, manifest it, and fire it at me. This is the test I propose.”

“…”

The children were momentarily confused.

The manifestation of magic? Incantation?

Was this really all there was to the test?

But in the next moment, they immediately realized how foolish their initial thoughts were.

Kuuuuuu-!

An overwhelming surge of mana instantly filled the area.

This was Edward’s presence and aura.

It was a formidable obstacle and an extreme test of focus for the young mages—one that they would face countless times in the future.

Surely, there were those who thrived in the light.

But in this world, there were far more who thrived in the shadows.

These shadow-dwellers would always seek opportunities to pull those in the light down.

‘Time is running out. Understand this.’

Edward suppressed his inner thoughts as he released an even denser concentration of mana.

Thud-

Already, some were on their knees, sweating profusely.

Edward’s lips parted, and the previously silent mana roared like thunder.

“Grrrkkk!”

“Casting magic in a place like this…?”

Even those who barely managed to endure shook their heads in dismay.

Piazé and Arthur closed their eyes and tried to focus on their incantations, but it seemed almost impossible.

How long would it take? Would they even succeed in casting something that could be called magic?

‘Do we have to give up like this?’

‘Mana, move! Please, just move!’

While each child desperately struggled to overcome the overwhelming mana, a clear voice broke through the tension.

Pzzzzzt-

Blue lightning appeared, forming into a long and beautiful arrow of electricity.

[Lightning Arrow]

“Am I allowed to shoot this?”

“…”

The child who spoke calmly was none other than Lawrence Montemer.

His face betrayed no signs of strain, and the authority of the artifact allowed him to stand out once again.

Edward’s lips curled into a subtle, almost imperceptible smile.

He gave a small nod, and the lightning arrow shot toward him.

Lawrence’s ability to fire without hesitation came in part from the grudges he bore in his past life.

‘If not now, when else would I have the chance to challenge him?’

Pzzzzzt-!

Though it was an event of the past, the scars on his heart remained vivid.

This wouldn’t heal him completely, but it served as a cathartic release.

Fzzzt-

Of course, Lawrence’s magic fizzled out with a faint sound before it could reach Edward.

Edward nodded and said,

“Well done.”

Those words alone validated Lawrence’s worth.

Praise from Edward, the greatest living mage, was monumental.

It was enough to leave everyone stunned.

‘He acts like it’s nothing… He’s truly a monster.’

Piazé, who had already failed her incantation twice, thought so.

How did he manage it?

Her curiosity grew stronger and stronger.

‘Damn it! I can do it too! This has to be some kind of cheat! How is anyone supposed to endure this?!’

Arthur, meanwhile, had reached the point of grinding his teeth and outright denying reality.

Feeling the stares of others, Lawrence chuckled lightly.

Cute little ones.

But he had no intention of going easy on them.

‘They’ll pay for the disrespect they’ve shown me.’

While casually observing their struggles, Lawrence suddenly wondered where Rachel was.

As he turned his head, he spotted her sitting quietly in a corner of the training hall, watching him.

When he waved, she bowed her head politely in greeting, which he found amusing.

‘My first Guardian. I’ll make sure you grow properly, so don’t worry.’

Fwoosh-

While Lawrence was momentarily distracted, someone managed to overcome the overwhelming pressure and successfully cast magic.

Though it was merely a 1st Circle spell with negligible power, a success was still a success.

Small cheers erupted around them.

Ooooh-

This time, the admiration was genuine.

If Lawrence was a monster, this one was undeniably a genius.

After all, within the limits of human capacity, this was impressive.

“Huff, here I go!”

[Fire Arrow]

A pitifully weak arrow shot forward, dissolving into mana before reaching its target.

Someone who didn’t understand the context might have laughed, but no one here dared to.

Who among them could laugh at that display?

‘Piazé Brixir, was it? Seeing the future Grand Mage here is nostalgic.’

Her distinctive red and blue heterochromatic eyes.

A genius capable of dual-element magic, proficient in both fire and water casting.

This was the moment Lawrence truly noticed her for the first time.

Shortly afterward, Arthur also managed to create a small magic spear, though he couldn’t bring himself to throw it.

“Huff! Huff!”

“The test ends here. From now on… Do as you wish. Still, I’m relieved that some of you show promise.”

Edward, reabsorbing his mana, left a brief comment before turning to leave.

The children, who had been suffocating under his mana, gasped deeply as though emerging from underwater.

Had the ordeal lasted any longer, they might have foamed at the mouth and fainted.

“Now, do we choose?”

Taking advantage of the lull, the Tower Master of Iron spoke up.

“Wait. A friendly duel is scheduled. Watch it before making any decisions.”

“Considering no one seems likely to claim Lawrence Montemer, my early claim changes nothing.”

“…”

The Iron Tower Master openly mocked Medeia.

 

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