Looking Forward to A Chapter 18: First Mentor

Chapter 18: First ntor

Lefiya Viridis.

This morning, she was by Ais's side, always following behind her like a fangirl. Even though Lefiya wasn't present, in the hearts of the executives present, the position of that Elf was quite significant.

The reason was straightforward.

Lefiya, who was a junior and treated as the second string in Loki Familia, had already received a blessing due to her formal education in the School District. Unlike soone like Riezel, who joined as an ordinary person, she joined the Familia with a bestowed blessing.

She was a legitimate mage who not only possessed outstanding 'MAG' and magic but also had specialized skills that enhanced her magical prowess.

As a rearguard mage, she was considered perfect, even though she was only a Level 3, and not a Level 5 or higher first class adventurer. With her skills and excellent 'MAG', she wielded firepower comparable to a Level 5 first class mage.

In other words, Lefiya was a genius with a full bag of innate magical talent. Even as a junior in the Familia, this Elf was highly regarded by the Familia executives.

Especially for Riveria, who was also a mage and an Elf, there was a subtle sense that she was grooming this junior as her successor.

And who was Riveria?

High Elf, Elven royalty, Orario's strongest mage, and Loki Familia's Vice-Captain, as well as Top Executive. She was adorned with a halo.

As the successor to such a character, Lefiya's lowest achievent in the future will be as the second in command of the Familia, or perhaps even surpassing Riveria to beco the world's strongest mage.

Lefiya, as a magical genius, not only possessed three magic but one of her magic was particularly special.

She could cast any magic of the Elf race, a magic known as the 'Elf Ring'. As long as she fully understood the magic's effects and chant, she could cast any Elven magic.

Now, Loki was saying that Riezel's magic was sowhat similar to Lefiya's 'Elf Ring'. Didn't that an this rookie in front of them, like Lefiya, could cast anyone's magic as long as he fully understood its effects and chant?

"This is truly surprising..." Gareth couldn't help but exclaim.

"Yeah..." Riveria also marveled. "I didn't expect another mage like Lefiya."

"Mage? Him?" Loki raised an eyebrow. "You must be kidding . This kid, becoming a rearguard and peacefully casting magic from behind? Nah! He can't be a mage in any way!"

Thinking about Riezel's rapidly growing status, she felt a headache coming on.

"I think this kid seems to be of the sa type as Ais, both being problem children who won't settle down unless they go on a rampage amid the monsters." Loki remarked.

Her statent made everyone look at Riezel in a sowhat awkward manner.

"Sa type as Ais...?"

"Really...?"

The Amazoness twin sisters were whispering to each other.

Bete frowned, while Finn tapped the desk with his finger, lost in thought.

anwhile, Riezel and Ais once again glanced at each other unintentionally.

Riezel imdiately looked away while Ais remained expressionless with eyes flickering with a subtle light.

'Like ...?' Ais recalled the strange resemblance in his eyes earlier, reminiscent of her own reflection in the mirror.

Inside the room, an eerie and unfathomable mystery-filled silence erged for no apparent reason.

*Clap!*

"Okay, stop overthinking it." Loki clapped her hands, redirecting everyone's attention. "Let's focus on solving this kid's problem. Who's gonna teach him magic?"

As soon as the question was thrown out, two people imdiately declared their exit.

"Don't count on ." Bete's voice was cold. "I have no interest in teaching a small fry like him."

After saying that, as if touched by sothing painful, he didn't linger any longer and left the room directly.

No one said anything as they watched this scene unfold. Clearly, they thought Bete was better off leaving, and they let him go without a fuss.

"I can't do it either."

The second person to announce their exit was the lively and cheerful Tiona. However, her reason was different from Bete's.

"I don't have magic. Even if you ask

to teach him, what can I teach?"

Tiona looked dejected, her face filled with resentnt.

Magic was such a power; it could awaken from the start or never find the right trigger, leaving soone unable to use it their entire life. she was clearly in the latter category, so even though she was a Level 5 first class adventurer, she still couldn't use any magic, sticking to pure close combat.

"So... Finn, Riveria, Gareth, and Tione will teach?" Loki confird.

"I'll pass." Finn thought carefully and shook his head regretfully. "My magic has too many obvious side effects. It's not suitable for a beginner adventurer to learn. He's better off not learning my magic."

"If Captain says so, I'll pass too." Tione imdiately followed Finn's lead. "My magic doesn't have much power. It's better to let Riveria teach him."

"Right, let this stubborn Elf be his teacher!" Gareth laughed. "Anyway, she's like a mom who likes to ddle with her kids. Let her handle his magic training."

"Who's a mom!?" Riveria glared at Gareth but didn't reject the proposal.

If she could add a powerful rearguard mage to the Familia, she wouldn't refuse, especially considering that Riezel seed to be a genius rookie with even fewer restrictions than Lefiya.

Lefiya's Elf Ring was limited to the Elf race, allowing her to learn and use Elven magic. Riezel's magic, on the other hand, based on Loki's on-the-spot inquiry, was undoubtedly not restricted by race.

With various races present, including Elves, Pallums, Dwarves, Amazonesses, and Beastn, Riezel, if able to learn the magic of everyone present, would practically be able to learn all the magic in the world.

This potential, this innate skill, surpassed even Lefiya's.

In this way, it was only natural for her not to ignore such a potential.

As the strongest mage in Orario known as 'Nine Hell', if there was a way for him to learn her magic, no one would want to refuse.

Just as everyone was thinking that way, Riezel suddenly spoke up.

"Can I learn magic from Miss Ais?"

Instead of getting dejected, Riezel gazed at Ais and completely ignored the others.

"?" Ais was instantly stunned.

"..."

Everyone collectively paused for a mont, then simultaneously furrowed their brows.

Including Loki.

"Kiddo..." Loki hesitated, looking like she had sothing to say. "I think you should try soone else."

"Right." Finn agreed, with a calm face. "Ais's magic is a bit unique. Even if your magic can learn and use other people's magic, whether you can successfully learn her magic is really uncertain."

The rest also looked at Riezel with strange expressions, then exchanged glances between Riezel and Ais.

Only Tiona, with a puzzled expression, spoke up.

"Isn't that great? Ais's magic is so powerful. If he could learn it, our Familia would have two super-powered combatants in the future. We—"

"You better keep quiet."

Tiona's mouth was imdiately covered by Tione's hand. Ignoring her sister's struggle, Tione dragged her away out of the room.

"Let

teach you instead." Riveria said while staring at Riezel solemnly. "Ais's magic, to so extent, is dangerous to use. Even if you can learn it, I don't recomnd you to use it. Moreover..."

'Moreover, Ais absolutely wouldn't want to teach it to anyone. Her magic holds a special significance for her.' Riveria didn't voice her thought but glanced at Ais.

Ais had already lowered her head, making it impossible for anyone to discern her expression.

The atmosphere in the room underwent another subtle change.

'As I thought, is this matter a bit sensitive?' Riezel didn't feel surprised by their reactions.

As soone familiar with the original work, he naturally understood why everyone reacted the way they did when he expressed his desire to learn Ais's magic.

Tiona and Tione seed fine; they probably weren't aware of the hidden details.

But the three top executives and the Goddess, as the higher-ups of the Familia, undoubtedly had so understanding of Ais's situation.

Despite knowing this, Riezel still brought up the idea.

There was no other reason.

"I've heard about Miss Ais's magic, and I believe it's the most suitable magic for

at this mont."

Riezel spoke sincerely and openly, shifting his gaze directly at Ais.

"Although it may sound abrupt and even presumptuous, it's very important for . Could you please agree to my request?" Riezel hesitated for a mont and added. "I really want to beco strong quickly."

The weight carried by his words was easily felt by everyone present.

"Want to beco strong quickly..." Ais muttered, finally moved, and lifted her head.

The third gaze exchange between the two of them took place again, while the others fell silent, refraining from saying anything more.

"..."

Silence perated the room.

It wasn't until much later that Ais finally spoke up.

"I'll teach you."

After she uttered those words, Riezel imdiately bowed his head to her, expressing gratitude.

"Thank you very much."

And so, he gained his first ntor in life.