Episode 61
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Large training hall.
Colosseum.
In the past, the Colosseum was a hall of fame where many knights and wizards dueled for their own glory.
Not only that, but among all the duels that exist within the capital. It was also the place that could accommodate the largest number of audiences.
Is it because of that?
Nobles, commoners, wizards, etc.
Regardless of class, the entrance to the Colosseum was crowded from the morning with people flocking to watch the friendly match.
It has to be that way.
It was a place where you could see with your own eyes the skills of Russell Raymond, Yeomtapju’s youngest disciple, who had only been rumored.
Besides, wasn’t the other person ‘Blaine”s youngest student?
Whether it was Xero or Zeno, there were only a few people who could even remember the name properly.
Anyway, as it is a place named the Grand Training Center.
The Colosseum also had a magical device in place to protect the crowds of spectators.
Uuuuuung-.
As soon as the function is activated, the magical device appears.
A translucent wall rose to separate the duel arena from the audience.
Ugh-.
The wall that was created then took the shape of a hemisphere and began to cover the duel arena.
‘This is the wall of rumors.’
Russell’s eyes were bright as he looked at the scene.
‘A magical protective wall that can withstand not only 6th circle magic but also the sword energy of an Expedition-level Auror practitioner.’
Did you say you need at least two 6th Circle wizards to hit this wall?
One of those arduous roles was played by Vermilion, the eldest brother.
-!
With a short firing sound, the wall of the hemisphere was completed, dividing the inner and outer boundaries.
At the same time, silence fell.
All noise coming from outside was completely blocked.
Of course, it was designed so that those sitting in the audience could hear the sounds inside.
‘It was probably done so that the people standing inside could focus on the confrontation.’
Russell shifted his gaze, guessing his intentions.
Passage across from the Colosseum.
I checked the face of a wizard in his forties standing nearby.
‘Jeron Diamante.’
The Apprentice of the Blaine Trilogy, and-.
‘A wizard of the 4th circle like me.’
He didn’t particularly have a housemaster.
However, that didn’t mean I had any intention of losing in this duel.
It wasn’t simply because there was a mission at stake.
‘Now that I’ve heard that, I can never lose.’
Because I realized that my teacher Daria’s honor was at stake in this fight.
Of course, I knew that Daria wasn’t the type to care about such things.
Even if he were to lose by any chance, he would not think that his honor had been tarnished.
However.
‘Nevertheless, we must win.’
Giving the teacher the joy of victory was also the duty of a disciple.
Also, it was his desire not to put pressure on his teacher.
With determination, Russell slowly tensed his body.
While slowly rotating the four circles, mana flowed throughout the body.
Woah, wow.
There was something that responded to that.
The two magic images of Wizard Body and Overlord come to mind clearly.
Eventually, Niccolo Machiavelli, who was in charge of the role of referee, appeared.
An archmage who has reached the level of the 7th Circle, as well as being the tower master of the Royal Capital’s Yellow Tower, one of the Four Great Magic Towers of the Royal Capital.
Now that Baektapju was away, there would be no one else better suited to the role of referee.
chuck-.
He came out of the judgment passage, stood in the exact center of the Colosseum, and looked at both sides.
I opened my mouth, feeling the current of magical power flowing through the bodies of the two people.
“Russell Raymond, and Jeron Diamante.”
“yes.”
“yes.”
The answers flowed out simultaneously.
“Even though it is a confrontation, do you two swear that you will not forget that today is a place to strengthen friendship?”
This means that one party should not cause the other party to be seriously injured or lose their life.
“yes.”
As soon as there was no answer, Nicolo continued.
“Do you also swear that you fought an honorable duel?”
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“yes.”
When I answered again this time, he nodded.
I took a few steps back.
“The confrontation will begin the moment my steps stop. “If one side admits defeat, that’s it.”
He explained as he stepped back.
“Even if I don’t admit defeat, if the duel appears to be difficult to continue in my judgment, I will use my discretion to stop the duel.”
Russell and Jeron.
The two people looked at each other and nodded.
Before we knew it, Nicolo’s steps were getting closer to the wall in front of the audience.
The moment the signal, the sound of Nicolo’s footsteps, stops!
chuck-.
As if he had been waiting.
Russell’s mana radiated presence.
Four circles with the power to reach its peak and explode.
The circle rotated and roared like a dragon.
Quauuuuu-.
* * *
Intense magical power swirled in all directions.
Although it is said to be covered with a colorless wall, among those who reached a certain level, there was no one who could not feel it.
“Huh, have you already completed the 4th circle at that age?”
“That’s ridiculous speed, I’ve heard he’s a genius, but is it really… … .”
Several experienced wizards jumped up from their seats in shock.
The resulting commotion spread throughout the audience, causing a stir among not only the commoners but also the nobles.
“I heard you graduated from Walkerhill Academy at the top of your class.”
There were also several nobles who pondered Russell’s last name.
“Russell… … Raymond. “It’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time.”
The magicians of the anti-communist faction, including Akairum, were also surprised.
The moment they encountered Russell’s magic, their faces all froze.
‘It wasn’t the middle of the 4th circle?’
‘How can such pure magical power really be possible at such an age?’
Emotions that start with surprise and disbelief quickly escalate to irritation.
Akairum frowned.
The bridge of his nose twitched and he glared at the white-haired woman sitting in the audience across from him.
‘Such a clever old woman.’
He thought this was all Daria’s plan.
Otherwise, there is no way that a talented person facing a wall would have been known to be in the mid 4th circle.
Of course, that’s not the case; it’s just that there was no opportunity to show off one’s skills.
Wow. He chewed his lip and caught a glimpse of his mentor, Blaine.
It’s a calm face, no different from usual.
However, the personality of Blaine that Akairum has seen so far is quite cold and knife-like.
‘If we lose this friendly match-.’
There will be no repercussions for you.
However, there was no guarantee what would happen to Jeron, the priest.
Of course, I won’t throw it away because I’m conscious of the attention of those around me.
‘However, you will be treated no differently than that.’
If there is hope, does it mean that defeat is not yet confirmed?
Their skills were equal, but they had the upper hand in terms of magical power.
‘But there is experience here.’
Experience was a power built up over time. Since you are young, it is inevitable that you lack experience.
‘For now, I have no choice but to walk there.’
Thinking like that, Akairum let out a groan.
“Grunt.”
But he didn’t know.
Although they are both 4th Circle Masters, the gap in skill between Russell and Zenon is much deeper than he expected.
He didn’t know.
.
.
Daria giggled from the audience across from her, looking in Blaine’s direction.
“That old man is acting calm, but he must be upset.”
Hemingway also nodded, as if he was thinking the same thing.
Then, he looked at Russell, who easily countered Jeron’s magic and let it flow, and recited.
“Rather than that, it’s an amazing growth rate.”
Was it around the beginning of this year that you first saw Russell?
At most, six months and a little more have passed since then.
“That amount of growth in just half a year or so is not a level that can simply be considered a genius.”
There was a hint of surprise in his voice that he couldn’t hide.
That’s why Daria grinned. She said, nudging his waist with her elbow.
“Why are you doing this? “I’m sure you’re not saying you’re regretting your bet now, are you?”
The owner of the window tower of the world.
Hemingway snorted at Daria’s playful voice.
“joy. “It’s a joke that isn’t even funny.”
As if it was nothing new, he spread one hand out towards Daria.
“Alan is already in the 5th circle. No matter how fast that child grows, it won’t be easy to get over the wall.”
“Stop fussing, old man. “There are still more than five years left until the deadline.”
“Alan, are you saying he’s going to stay still in the meantime?”
As usual, the two old wizards growled playfully at each other.
At that time, a voice came between them.
“The scriptures are still the same.”
It was a faint yet confident voice.
The two people turned their heads to the voice that was clearly referring to them.
“It’s been a while. Sir.”
A sturdy physique, a tall man, and a hat with a brim wide enough to cover his face.
There, the two people encountered a woman.
When he lifted the brim of his hat, his hair and eyes were slightly exposed.
Purple hair that was neatly tied back and purple eyes that sparkled intelligently.
Daria made eye contact with her and smiled brightly.
“Princess I… … .”
Before that, the princess pressed her lips with her index finger.
“Shh.”
The first heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Endymion and the only daughter of King Latmos III.
Hecate Latmos.
She smiled with eyes full of wit.
“I don’t want to make a fuss.”
He then took out the Colosseum ticket from his pocket and waved it lightly.
It’s a ticket for premium seating like Dariana Hemingway.
“Please come here and sit down.”
Daria giggled and made room.
A tone that is rude enough to be shown to the blood descendant of the ruler of this country.
But Hecate didn’t care. Instead of pointing that out, he grinned and sat down.
Since they had known each other since they were very young, they were not related by blood.
Because it was okay to call him grandson.
She said as she sat down.
“Lord Daria has accepted the youngest disciple, and he happens to be the same age as me, so I came to take a look.”
Strictly speaking, Hecate was two years older than her, but there was no significant difference in calling her a peer.
“however… … .”
He crossed his long legs and lifted the tip of his chin.
In the middle of the Colosseum, full of heavy drinking and smoke, I looked down at my flowing black hair and pursed my lips.
“… … “You look much better than I expected.”
hmm?
What does this mean, did I mishear?
A voice that was enough to make the two great wizards who were listening quietly dumbfounded.
Meanwhile, the black-haired young man in the training hall grabbed a huge spear of flame.
Grumbling.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
