Episode 61
EPISODE.31
The Great Gymnasium.
Colosseum.
In the past, the Colosseum was a hall of fame where many knights and wizards fought for glory.
As well as all the arenas that exist within the royal capital. It was also a place that could accommodate the largest number of spectators.
Is it because
nobles, commoners, wizards, etc.
Regardless of class, the entrance of the Colosseum was crowded from morning with people flocking to watch the friendly match.
It has to be.
Because it was a place where you could see with your own eyes the skills of Russell Raymond, the youngest disciple of the Yeomtapju, who had been rumored for so long.
Besides, wasn’t the opponent the youngest disciple of that ‘Blaine’?
Whether it was Xeron or Xenon, there were few people who remembered the name properly.
Anyway, as long as it is named as the Great Gymnasium.
The Colosseum also had a magical device to protect the crowds of spectators.
Woo woo woo-.
As soon as the function is activated, the magical device is revealed.
A translucent wall rises to separate the arena from the audience.
Woo woo-.
Then, the wall formed forms a hemisphere and begins to cover the arena.
‘This is the wall of the rumor.’
There was a difference in Russell’s eyes as he watched the scene.
‘A magical barrier that can withstand not only the 6th circle magic, but also the sword skills of experienced Aura trainees.’
Did they say you need at least two 6th circle mages to hit this wall?
One of those laborious roles was played by Vermilion, the first executioner.
-!
With a short firing sound, the walls of the hemisphere were completed and the boundary between the inside and outside was divided.
At the same time, silence fell.
All noise from outside was blocked out at once.
Of course, it was designed so that those sitting in the audience could hear the sound inside.
‘It must have been so that the people on the inside could focus on the confrontation.’
Secretly guessing what was going on, Russell shifted his gaze.
Passage across the Colosseum.
I checked the face of a wizard in his forties standing nearby.
‘Jeron Diamante.’
Blaine Trilogy’s apprentice and-.
‘A magician of the 4th circle like me.’
He was not particularly sympathetic.
However, I had no intention of losing it in this duel.
It wasn’t just because the mission was at stake.
‘Since I’ve heard such a story, I can never lose.’
Because I knew that the honor of Daria, my teacher, was at stake in this confrontation.
Of course, I knew that Daria wasn’t the type to care about that.
Even if he was defeated, he would not think that his reputation was damaged.
However.
‘Nevertheless, I have to win.’
Giving the joy of victory to the master was also what a disciple should do.
Also, it was his own mind that did not want to burden his teacher.
With determination, Russell slowly tensed his body.
As the four circles rotated slowly, mana flowed through the whole body.
Hwaak Uh-.
There was something corresponding to him.
The images of the two magics, Wizard Body and Overlord, came to my mind clearly.
Eventually, Niccolo Machiavelli, who was in charge of the role of referee, appeared.
A great wizard who has reached the level of the 7th circle at the same time as the head of the imperial tower of the royal capital, which is one of the four magical towers of the royal capital.
Now that Baek Topju was away, there would be no other person more suited to the role of referee.
chuck-.
He stepped out of the judging aisle and stood in the very center of the Colosseum, looking both ways.
He opened his mouth while checking the airflow of magical energy flowing around the two people’s bodies.
“Russell Raymond and Geron Diamante.”
“yes.”
“yes.”
The answer came out simultaneously.
“Even if it’s a confrontation, do the two of you swear that you won’t forget that today’s place is a place to strengthen friendship?”
It means that one should not cause serious injury or loss of life to the other.
“yes.”
When the answer ran out, Nicolo continued.
“Do you also swear to fight an honorable duel?”
“yes.”
When he answered again, he nodded.
I took a few steps back.
“The start of the confrontation will be the moment my footsteps stop. If one side admits defeat, that’s it.”
He walked away and explained.
“Even if I don’t admit defeat, I will stop the duel at my discretion if, in my judgment, it seems difficult to continue the confrontation any longer.”
Russell and Geron.
The two looked at each other and nodded.
Suddenly, Nicolo’s steps were close to the wall in front of the audience.
The moment the sound of Nicolo’s footsteps, the signal, stops!
chuck-.
As if you’ve been waiting
Russell’s mana gave off a presence.
Four circles that have reached their peak and are about to explode.
The circle rotated and roared like that of a dragon.
Wow woo woo-.
* * *
Intense magic power raged in all directions.
It is said to be covered with a colorless wall, but among those who have reached a certain level, there was no one who could not feel it.
“Have you already completed the 4th circle at that age?”
“I heard that he is a genius at an absurd speed, but really…”
Several mages with years of experience exploded in astonishment and jumped up from their seats.
The resulting uproar spread throughout the audience, and there was a commotion among the nobles as well as the commoners.
“I heard that he graduated from Walkerhill Academy at the top of his class.”
There were also a few aristocrats who pondered Russell’s surname.
“Russell…Raymond. It’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time.”
What surprised me was the magicians of the anti-aircraft faction, including Akairum.
The moment they faced Russell’s magical power, their faces hardened all at once.
‘It wasn’t in the middle of the 4th circle?’
‘How can such pure magic really be possible at that age?’
Emotions that start with astonishment and disbelief soon escalate to annoyance.
Akairum frowned.
I twitched my nose and glared at the white-haired woman sitting in the audience seat across from me.
‘She’s like a clever old woman.’
He thought all of this was Daria’s plan.
Otherwise, there would be no way that the person facing the wall would be known as the middle of the 4th circle.
Of course, in reality, that wasn’t the case, it was simply that I didn’t have a chance to show off my skills.
aww Biting his lip, he caught a glimpse of his teacher, Blaine.
It is a calm face that is not different from usual.
However, the character of Blaine that Akarum had seen so far was quite cold and knife-like.
‘If I lose in this friendly match-.’
It won’t have any repercussions on you.
However, he could not guarantee what would happen to the priest Jeron.
Of course, he will not be conscious of the gazes around him.
‘However, I will be treated no different from him.’
If there is hope, is it that defeat is not yet confirmed?
In terms of ability, it was the other side that had the upper hand in terms of horsepower and quality.
‘But this side has a management plan.’
Experience is the strength built up over the years. Being young and inexperienced is unavoidable.
‘I have no choice but to walk there.’
Thinking so, Akairum let out a pained voice.
“Grunt.”
However, he did not know.
Even though they were the same 4th circle masters, the difference in skills between Russell and Zenon was much deeper than he expected.
he didn’t know
.
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Daria giggled as she looked in the direction of Blaine from the audience across the street.
“That old man is pretending to be calm, but he must be twisting his stomach.”
Hemingway nodded as if he was of the same opinion.
Then, he looked at Russell, who easily met Geron’s magic and let it flow, and recited it.
“It’s a more amazing growth rate than that.”
Was it around the beginning of this year that you first saw Russell?
The time that has passed since then is at most six months and a little more.
“It’s not a level that can pass as a simple genius because it’s that much growth in only half a year or so.”
There was an inconceivable surprise in his voice.
So Daria grinned. He said, poking his waist with his elbow.
“Why is that? I bet you don’t regret making the bet now, do you?”
The owner of the window tower of the world.
Hemingway snorted at Daria’s playful voice.
“joy. It’s a joke that’s not even funny.”
As if it wasn’t even polite, he spread one hand out toward Daria.
“Alan is already in the 5th circle. No matter how fast that child grows, it won’t be easy to cross the wall.”
“Don’t look at me, old man. There are still more than five years left before the deadline.”
“Did you say Alan was going to stay where he was?”
As usual, the two old wizards growled playfully at each other.
Then a voice interrupted them.
“I hope the kings are still the same.”
It was a soft, yet dignified voice.
The two turned their heads at the voice that was clearly referring to them.
“Long time no see. Sir.”
A solid build, tall stature, and a hat with a wide brim to cover the face.
There, the two met a woman.
He lifted the brim of his hat, revealing a glimpse of his hair and eyes.
Purple hair neatly tied back and purple eyes shining intelligently.
Daria met her eyes and smiled brightly.
“Before the princess…”
Before that, the princess pressed her lips with her index finger.
“Shh.”
The first heir to the throne of the Endymion Kingdom and the only daughter of King Ratmos III.
Hecate Latmos.
She smiled with her witty eyes.
“I don’t want to cause a commotion.”
Then, he took out a Colosseum ticket from his pocket and shook it lightly.
It’s a ticket for a limited-class seat like Daria or Hemingway.
“Come over here and sit down.”
Daria giggled and made room for me.
A way of speaking that would be impolite to show to the descendant of the ruler of this country.
But Hecate didn’t care. Instead of pointing out that part, he smiled and sat down.
They were two people who had seen each other since they were very young, so their blood was not mixed.
It was a relationship where it was safe to call them grandsons.
she said as she sat down.
“Sir Daria received the youngest pupil, and he came to see me because he was about the same age as me.”
Strictly speaking, although Hecate was two years older, there was not much difference in calling them the same age.
“By the way…”
They crossed their long legs and raised their chin.
In the middle of the Coliseum full of explosions and explosions, I looked down at my flowing black hair and pursed my lips.
“…You’re much more handsome than I expected.”
hmm?
What is this? Did I hear it wrong?
The voice was enough to make the two archmages dumbfounded.
In the meantime, a black-haired young man in the gym grabbed a huge spear of flame.
Fire.
dragon-swallowed wizard
