31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 573)
Mazur's last semester.
It is a time when those who have postponed their decision to enter an academic academy can no longer postpone their decision..
It was a confusing time for both those who gave up going on to higher education and those who were worried about which academy they could go to..
In Mazur's case, there was no alternative, but the Academy was different..
When it comes to entering an academic academy, your options have significantly expanded..
First of all, the range of academic academies you can enter varies depending on your aptitude and grades, and also varies depending on whether or not you can receive a letter of recommendation..
Kagon's academy had completely different teaching methods depending on the type of magic..
The keynote of education was to foster deep magicians rather than to cultivate versatile magicians..
The strands of magic that emerged from the first mages were still branching out into new fields, but mages usually preferred academies with a long history..
Such academies were very difficult to enter and were specialized in one field..
Although the elements were diverse, the theories governing them had similar aspects, so they were grouped together as a whole..
Spiritualism was also treated as magic, and black magic was also considered orthodox magic..
Up to this point, most people who studied at Mazur Academy without any problems would not have any trouble entering the academy..
Even in Kagon and Mazur, there were only two academies that did not have many students going on to higher education..
Alfani, an academy that teaches magic, was the first magician to discover this power, but was warned to stay away from its dangers..
And Omugin, who specializes in teaching magic, is not inferior to him..
Even Ur, the first mage who hoped to open the path to magic to all, did not take issue with the admission policies of the two academies..
The admission policies of the two academies were very unique and different..
The Academy of Temporal Magic, Alfani, only allowed entry to Khagon's ruling class..
Temporal magic was only available to a few, mostly those who understood its danger and power and would not use it carelessly..
Also, since it was the power that was most influenced by the magical material, that is, talent, bloodline played the most important role..
The 10 closest bloodlines to magic.
Alternatively, only those who showed notable research results were allowed to advance to Alfani..
Next, Omugin.
As mentioned, magic was a mysterious force whose source was still unknown..
In reality, handling that power required an extreme understanding of principles and principles..
This is the reason why, although they can use magic, very few magicians have reached the proper level..
Even the number of educators was sorely lacking, so much so that part of the curriculum had to be covered by lectures by great mages..
Omugin's only condition for admission was grades..
Personality, individual student evaluation, and career path were not taken into consideration. We mobilize all of the nation's capabilities to forcibly allocate bright talent. This cannot be refused by the student..
The wizard's greed for knowledge is enormous..
It was important to be able to get a little closer to knowledge rather than someone's dream..
“Yuriko.”
“President P.N..”
When entering school, Yuriko had a private meeting with Mazur's president, Pien..
“Do you have any idea why I called you??”
“It's probably a matter of going to college….”
“That's right. sit down.”
whoop…
President Pien sipped the flavored tea and kept his eyes on Yuriko..
“I know you well. your father too.”
“……yes.”
“I had a close personal relationship with Lord Ascent..”
Then why didn't you come? At my father's end.
“…I stayed alone?”
I faced my father, who broke his neck, alone. I had to endure it alone.
why are you…
“I'm probably the last person Lord Ascent visits..”
“…yes? President, that's it….”
Words I never expected.
“He asked me to Please watch over me. If you live your life steadfastly, you will be satisfied with it. You….”
The glasses on his nose become foggy with hot tea smoke..
“It's okay to live without knowing anything. Well, most people live like that..”
“…….”
Probably, if I wanted to become a painter, I would have lived a life like that..
“However, if your goal is to go on to higher education... I said if you want to be a mage, you can tell me what I know..”
What I needed most.
“President, please tell me. To my father... What happened??”
“Sir Ascent has been conducting dangerous research recently. I don’t know what kind of research it was, but… You can guess. Because it's Froy Ascent.”
Froy Ascent.
A mage of time overflowing with glory.
“Okay, time. The person closest to the reason why Sir Ascent had to endure such a harsh situation is probably... It must be Lord Wierik, my co-researcher..”
Wierik.
“Whatever it is, it's probably most closely related to your father's death. He might not be pleased with your choice even now. but… If you want to find out everything, you have to keep him in mind. Don't get too close, don't get too far.”
“…I'll keep that in mind.”
“Well, now we can talk about going on to higher education. Of course, it must be there?”
“…Can I ask you a favor??”
“I'll write you a letter of recommendation, Alpanier..”
“thank you!”
President Pien gave Yuriko what she needed..
“By the way, it was decided that Asmodon would go to Omugin... Do you know?”
“I heard about it last night.”
“A special relationship, these two.”
“…….”
“It's fun to have such outstanding abilities that you can't distinguish between superiority and inferiority... It's even more fun that those young people are best friends..”
P.N laughed..
“You will be a good competitor and a good collaborator, you two.”
“You're a friend.”
When summarized in one word.
“Go forward, I don't know what your fate will be, but don't look too deeply into it..”
“……I'm leaving, President..”
“I know.”
I didn’t respond to meaningless words..
Because I'm already caught up in fate.
* * *
Four years have passed since I entered the academy..
Every year at Kagon, all academies hold a graduation ceremony together. If you think about it this way, it may be assumed to be massive, but in reality, even across all academic academies, there were not many graduates..
Among them, there are very few graduates of Alfani and Omugin..
Once you leave the academy, you will shed the label of trainee mage and assume the status of a low-level mage..
Since a low-level mage is not yet a proper mage who can act alone, one mage must take charge of him and teach him practical skills..
“This year... Are these the only two who are put into practical work as soon as they graduate?.”
“It's salty... I guess I should say it's amazing because my ability has been recognized to that extent. Rather, there are only two.?”
“Last year was very special in the elemental and black magic fields. I've taken that much, so I won't be picking it up for a while..”
“…As soon as I graduated from Alfani and Omugin, I went to work at a magic agency... It's not the first time it's happened?”
“This is my first time. The moment I become an official mage, I will become a member of the council..”
“Terrible guys….”
“It's a monster, right? Those who are already paying attention….”
President PIEN stands on the podium and gives advice and concerns about the future..
Now, the most important moment awaits.
name was called.
“Asmodon, the second son of the Myra family, and Yuriko, the eldest son of the Froy family. Please come forward.”
Certificate awarded on behalf of graduates.
The two young people who will carry the future of Kagon are met by adults with unfamiliar faces..
“Senior mage Hugo Wieric of the Cagon Time Council and Chief Researcher Gamel Olga of the Truth Research Society presented the awards.….”
Wierik.
you….
Yuriko shook hands with the certificate..
A person related to his father's death.
However, when shaking hands with Berik, something was conveyed to Yuriko..
small key and note.
Yuriko doesn't show it.
“Congratulations on graduating with excellent grades..”
Graduation ceremony is over.
The two will be put into actual combat starting tomorrow..
Before that, Yuriko acted according to what was written in Berik's note..
I profit…
“Welcome.”
“…Sir Wierik.”
“Yes, tailing?”
“There wasn't. As far as I know.”
“Did you tell anyone you were coming here??”
“…To friends.”
“…You probably need a safety device too. I understand..”
Why did Berik invite him here?.
“Lord Wierik, I….”
“I don't have much time, so just listen to me..”
“but….”
“You don't have a choice.”
“…….”
Wierik said.
“Your father, Lord Ascent, and I have become involved in some dangerous research..”
“dangerous research?”
Sigh…
Vierik hands over a new note..
“Take it. You'll find out later what this is..”
“Lord Vierik, how did your father….”
“As the research progressed, it became clear that someone in the Empire did not want this research..”
“that someone….”
“Everything will be written down in the note I delivered. Don't reveal your true feelings to anyone. If you want to live long, if you want to solve that question,….”
Thump thump…
“Lord Vierik, are you in there??”
Vierik's eyes widened and he hurriedly moved Yuriko somewhere. Yuriko was confirmed that there really was a secret passage in this place..
I profit…
“What's going on??”
“I need a drink?”
A magician smiling while lifting a bottle of alcohol.
eyes turn like snakes.
Jiyiing-
The one who activates magic detection.
“…It seemed like we were talking?”
“What are you talking about? I don't know if the old man's muttering to himself is also a story..”
“…Well, I guess I heard wrong..”
The next day, Yuriko heard the news that Wierik committed suicide due to poor research results..
* * *
“Asmodon.”
“…huh.”
“Why didn't my father tell me directly??”
“…….”
“Cooperate with Lord Vierik. ask him for an answer.”
wasted time.
The wariness directed at Berik delayed reaching the truth..
It's a mistake.
“Sir Ascent might be... Could it be that they were trying to prevent you from accessing secrets too early??”
“…….”
At first glance, this is reasonable..
Now the threads of fate are tangled again.
All that's left is a key and a note with a number on it.
Soon after, the two were assigned to the magic organization Chironco and were put in charge of practical work..
They dispersed to different fields and worked together with senior mages..
Asmodon and Yuriko were focused on getting through the reality that was right in front of them..
The path one had to go through to become a mage was not so easy that one could turn a blind eye to it..
7Years have passed.
Asmodon, Yuriko.
22count.
They finally become official magicians capable of independent activities..
The two showed quite remarkable achievements in practice, and were given the honorable title of being the youngest full-time magicians in history..
Now, if they take just one more step, they are both official magicians..
magic oath.
The final gateway to becoming a mage.
Although it was not a particularly special process, it was a process that confirmed the scale and prestige of the mage..
The magician calls those close to them and announces in front of them that they will become magicians. This process is usually carried out grandly..
A mage's external reputation varies depending on how many and how strong those who show off their power come to the mage oath..
It will definitely be helpful to the mage's future work..
Asmodon and Yuriko.
People who look forward to being invited to these monsters who are said to be the youngest official mage. Everyone was interested because he was a mage who could become a pillar of Kagon in the future..
However, the two people at the center of the incident were not called by anyone..
no one except the two of you.
Not only acquaintances but also family.
Asmodon became distant from his parents, who were ordinary lower-class nobles, from the moment he entered the magic world. The same was true for her orphaned Yuriko..
Anyway, there has never been anything like this in history since it was a magic oath with only one person watching..
But, that's who they are..
they are new history.
Jiiiiiiing-
Jiiiiiiing-
Draw a magic circle and infuse magical power..
Usually around this time, people who visit the mage give gifts to the mage's minions..
A very secular ritual.
This is an event where mages can officially receive bribes before their names are engraved on the Kagon mage roster..
The intention was also to ask visitors not to forget who showed favor to them before becoming a mage..
Although it was meaningless to say it instead, the two prepared gifts for each other..
Sigh…
“What's this?”
What Asmodon presented to Yuriko was a mask..
“…mask.”
“Wow, it sucks. thank you so much. For giving me something really lame.”
“…I have to say it right away?”
“No, thank you, but it really sucks. ha ha ha!”
“okay? You'll change your mind when you see this?”
Jiyiing-
When magical energy is injected, the mask splits in half..
“…how?”
Asmodon wearing a half mask.
“…It's pretty good?”
Yuriko shares the remaining half.
“That sounds plausible, like some kind of mysterious mage..”
“Uh-huh! Wizard, now.”
“Yeah, we're wizards….”
A magician who seemed like he would never become one..
“…Lord Asent would have blessed you if he had seen you now..”
“Is that so??”
“ruler! Now show me your gift. If I become a mage, I'll snore a little, so I'll pay attention to you..”
Yuriko smiled shyly and took something out of her pocket and placed it in Asmodon's hand..
“…This.”
click.
“pocket watch?”
engraved pocket watch.
- May those who are courageous have good luck in their future..
“press it one more time.”
click.
- Asmodon.
“…It's pretty good.”
“I hope you take a good look at it.”
“Well, okay. I don't care.”
They both laugh.
And Yuriko speaks with half of her expression not covered by the mask..
“Asmodon, this far… If I were alone I wouldn't have reached it.”
“No, you….”
“I am clumsy and lacking. but… I feel like I can do anything with you.”
Asmodon laughs..
“I was like that too.”
Yuriko scratched her head and said.
“So, now that you have become a mage, my words have weight, right? Now, I will swear not by Froy Yuriko, but by Mage Yuriko..”
“…….”
The mage's oath is heavy.
“Always, I will be with you. I'll be on your side.”
Asmodon gave the same resolute answer as the day Yuriko decided to become a mage..
“…Of course, me too.”
Two wizards walked towards destiny.
Forward, to fate with just a few steps left.
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