Demon-Hunting Genius Mage-Chapter 134

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Chapter 134

"I am Elbert Tyran, the 7th Knight Commander. Accompanying me are the mage, Yuhan, and his party. We are here for the Royal Commander Evaluation that will be held today."

Flap! Flap!

At Elbert's explanation, the soldier guarding the entrance scanned the documents, then nodded as if he had found the list.

"Yes, you have been verified. You may enter."

'Having Elbert here really makes a difference.'

For some reason, the security seemed even less strict than in Sector 2.

It must be because Elbert, whose identity is certain, is with them.

'Come to think of it, the carriage we rode in was a gift directly from the royal family.'

Indeed, being a public official affiliated with the nation has its perks.

The support is immense.

The value of that one carriage alone was something I could barely dream of earning even if I worked my fingers to the bone.

While I was thinking about this, a question flashed through my mind.

'Wait a minute, is that no longer the case?'

Come to think of it, I am now a bona fide 7th Circle mage.

I have entered the realm of high-ranking mages.

That means my worth has increased tremendously.

Even if I take on a single request, the reward I receive will be on a completely different level from what I used to receive.

'Then buying a carriage might not be such a difficult task?'

Well, the only way to know for sure is to earn the money myself.

Just as I was resolving to visit the request office as soon as this was over,

Thud.

"Halt."

Elbert stretched out his hand and stopped us.

I raised my head and saw that we were in front of a magnificent castle...

"From here on out is where His Majesty resides. Always be careful not to make mistakes."

It meant that we should be careful as it is a place where many royals and VIPs stay.

It was only natural since it was Sector 1, but I became very nervous when I heard it from Elbert's mouth.

Step, step, step.

As Elbert warned, I carefully moved my feet.

And.

'Wow, what is this?'

Each step was followed by admiration.

The main castle where the highest authorities of Asternon reside.

The facilities there were so shockingly good.

'This is completely different from the castle I saw in the game?'

The Asternon Academy, the Aldeon Magic Tower, Sector 7, etc. I have witnessed many places that have changed from their previous appearances over the past 100 years.

But none of them could match the changes here.

Whether I looked here or there, the decorations were all overdone with gold.

I was about to get a headache if I looked at it any longer.

'...How much money did they spend on appearances?'

Just as I was endlessly admiring,

Thud!

"My fellow companions can only accompany you up to this point."

The soldiers who were moving with us raised their spears and blocked our way.

Looking ahead, there was a large arched gate, which seemed to be the audience chamber.

That's why they blocked us.

"Only Yuhan and I will enter."

At Elbert's words, the soldiers bowed their heads as if they understood and stepped back.

Afterwards, the audience chamber door slowly began to open.

Rumble!

The huge sound, befitting its size, echoed in my ears.

Soon, my gaze was drawn to the soaring, open ceiling, and the throne situated on the central dais.

The moment I made eye contact with the person there, I instinctively bent one knee and paid my respects.

"It is an honor to meet Your Majesty."

Elbert did the same.

"I am Elbert Tyran, the 7th Knight Commander. I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"Yes. Welcome to my palace."

A deep and heavy voice echoed in my ears.

A noble yet confident voice.

Just by exchanging a few words, I somehow felt like I could instantly discern his nature.

Kailius Asternon.

He is a person who has never bowed down to anyone.

While I was thinking that, King Kailius continued to speak.

"You are Yuhan. Is that correct?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I am Yuhan."

"I heard that you are a 6th Circle mage?"

"That was how I was known up until the war at that time, but since then, my skills have improved, and I am now a 7th Circle mage."

Wince.

I could feel Elbert next to me flinching when I said that.

Well, it was only natural since I had never told him this fact yet.

Kailius was probably surprised as well.

"Oh... a 7th Circle mage at such a young age?"

For the first time, emotion was infused into his otherwise calm voice.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Sir Elbert, I wondered why you wrote a letter of recommendation, but you have brought quite the talent, haven't you?"

"...He is a friend whose skills are definitely top-notch, Your Majesty."

"So it seems. If he is a 7th Circle mage, there is nothing more to say about his skills."

Kailius, who nodded once as if acknowledging, suddenly spoke in a firm tone.

"However, as you also know, the position of Royal Commander is not a position that can be attained simply by having outstanding skills."

"Yes, that is true."

"There are already many talented individuals in Asternon. The important thing is whether you possess your own special quality. Tell me, Sir Yuhan. Do you have such a special quality?"

'Here it comes.'

It was a question that was asked lightly, but there was strength in his voice.

The first trial to be overcome to become a Royal Commander, proof.

It had begun.

'...Special quality, huh?'

Since I had to pass at least the first stage to achieve my goal, I pondered deeply.

What kind of special quality does Kailius desire, and what is my greatest strength?

The answer came to me faster than I expected.

Well, my strengths are obvious.

"I possess outstanding magical talent. Not just ordinary outstanding, but a talent that is so superior that it cannot be compared to anyone else."

[Prodigy of Magic].

That was the best strength I could appeal with.

"Superior talent, your confidence is quite impressive?"

"Because it is the truth, Your Majesty."

"I can see that you are a bold fellow. I like how you are not at all daunted even when saying such things."

"Thank you."

"However."

Thud, Kailius struck the armrest of his throne once.

The voice that followed was more serious than before.

"I truly despise lies. Can you take responsibility for what you just said?"

"......"

After a moment of contemplation, I nodded my head.

"I can take responsibility."

To be honest, it would be a lie to say that I have no anxiety at all.

Things in life are unpredictable.

However, as much as I was anxious, I also had confidence.

'In this world, there is probably no one else who possesses two Mythic-grade traits.'

I have confidence that I will absolutely not be inferior in terms of talent compared to anyone else.

Perhaps he felt that certainty?

"Good."

Kailius, who nodded as if he understood, spoke to a minister waiting nearby.

Then.

Step, step, step.

Before long, a man walked into the audience chamber and bent his knee.

"Royal Mage, Kalian Asheron. I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Royal Mage.

Upon hearing that introduction, I realized what Kailius was thinking.

'He's telling me to prove it directly?'

He seems to be trying to verify my talent through that man named Kalian.

As I thought, Kailius suddenly presented us with a mysterious magic book.

"What you have in front of you is an unpublished magic book that has not yet been released to the world. Read it immediately and show me the results."

He demanded that we learn the magic written in it.

I was surprised again.

I didn't expect him to verify talent in this way...

'He's handing over such a precious unpublished magic book so easily?'

It was to the point where I couldn't understand it with my common sense.

That kind of mindset was only possible if you didn't even think of an unpublished magic book as an investment.

Of course, aside from that point, it was also the most certain way.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The man who introduced himself as Kalian immediately took action as if he was used to this kind of thing.

Flip, flip...!

The magic book began to be flipped through quickly.

I also put aside other thoughts and immediately unfolded the unpublished magic book.

At the same time, my eyes quickly began to scan it.

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It didn't take long to figure out what kind of magic was written inside.

'Gravity magic!'

Although the principle is slightly different from where I lived, gravity exists here as well.

And the content written here was a magic with the effect of weighting that gravity.

'Indeed... it's not for nothing that it's an unpublished magic book.'

At first glance, it was a magic that could never be learned through normal routes.

It's also a rare opportunity.

'Regardless of victory or defeat, this is something I must learn.'

With that thought, I quickly read through the magic book.

In a state of complete immersion, I put the theory and formulas required by the magic book into my head.

The pages began to turn like crazy.

***

Flip! Flip! Flip!

King Kailius Asternon of Asternon.

He unknowingly opened his mouth.

'What is this...?'

One page, two pages, three pages, four pages...!

No wonder, the black-haired man in front of him was turning the pages at an unbelievable speed.

Just like someone speed-reading an ordinary information book.

'Is he even reading it properly?'

Naturally, such a question arose.

To his eyes, it looked like he was just skimming through it a few times and then moving on.

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It didn't take long to come to a conclusion about this.

'Tsk, he's playing tricks.'

At first glance, it was a trick he was playing because he realized that he couldn't compete with the Royal Mage anyway.

A trick to make it look plausible just by appearances.

If not, there was no other way to explain this situation.

'Disappointment.'

To be honest, he had been expecting something.

He thought that he would be a great guy since he was recommended by Elbert.

But what was this, some dog bone-like guy came in from somewhere.

Moreover, a guy who was so out of his mind that he was playing tricks in front of the king of a country.

He even felt pathetic for having expected something.

'...He will have to pay the price for daring to play tricks.'

He couldn't just let this humiliation pass.

He had to make this impudent guy pay the price.

'The start is a week in solitary confinement...'

Just as he was contemplating what kind of punishment would be appropriate,

Thump!

He heard the sound of someone closing a book.

It was the crazy mage, Yuhan, who claimed to be a 7th Circle mage.

Naturally, he made eye contact with him, and he opened his mouth with a confident face.

"It's over."

"Over?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I have perfectly mastered the magic in the magic book you gave me."

"Ha ha ha!"

In the end, Kailius couldn't hold back his laughter.

It was only natural, since he was a guy who had only read the magic book with his eyes without even trying it once.

Of course, there was no way he could have mastered the magic.

"Is that so? Then show it to me in front of me!"

Kailius demanded that he use magic.

And the moment he made an excuse there, the moment his punishment would be confirmed.

Yes, he certainly thought so...

Thud, thud, thud!

Suddenly, the surrounding air began to feel heavy.

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