Chapter 19: Rumors Completely Different from the Truth (3)
When Jade had first gone through this kind of training, he would often fall off the trees without fail.
Not only was it difficult to keep his balance, but trying to run quickly in that situation caused him to slip and fall, or end up dangling from branches hundreds of tis.
However, once he began to get used to it, he could feel the results of his training.
“If I ever have to fight enemies in the forest, this will be a great help.”
“I believe that’s absolutely true.”
“Let’s end today’s training here. Spend the remaining ti as you wish.”
Tak—!
Raion handed his towel back to Monica and picked up his sword, which he had set down beside him.
Seeing this, Jade opened his mouth.
“Every ti I see Your Highness’s sword, I can’t help but think it has such a unique appearance.”
It was a Korean-style sword made using steel through Raion’s ability.
Recently, Patrick had wrapped the handle and scabbard with durable black leather, making it look quite refined.
Though he hadn’t had the chance to actually use it yet, he carried it around daily to make it feel more natural in his hand.
“I just made it because this design ca to mind.”
Not long ago, he had begun swordsmanship training and even sparred with Jade using that blade.
Perhaps because it was forged from steel, its durability was quite impressive. Of course, the keen edge he had carefully sharpened would often chip whenever it clashed with Jade’s sword.
“If it’s all right, could you make one for
soday? I’d love to try using it.”
“Really?”
At Jade’s words, Raion casually tossed the sword in his hand toward him.
Tak—!
“Your Highness, why are you giving this to ?”
“Take it. I can just make a new one.”
“Truly?”
The sword was only a prototype anyway.
He could always forge a better one later, so he had no hesitation in handing it over.
Besides, there were a few things he wanted to experint with on the next blade.
“You don’t want it?”
“No, not at all!”
Jade gripped the sword Raion had used a few tis.
Except for the fact that it only had one edge, it swung faster and smoother than the swords he usually used.
To be honest, Jade had already been coveting that sword in his heart.
“Then just make good use of it.”
“Thank you! I’ll truly treasure this sword!”
He seed genuinely impressed.
Seeing that, Raion also felt a quiet sense of pride.
“I’ll be heading to the workshop now.”
“Then I suppose I’ll go to the training ground.”
Jade was eager to try the sword right away.
Since their paths were the sa, the two walked together toward the annex and training ground.
After so ti, Caldein entered the annex under Patrick’s guidance.
He was being shown his new quarters—the room he would live in, the dining area, and the lounge.
“Are you sure it’s all right for
to stay here? It’s more than enough for
to commute from ho…”
Perhaps because of the grandeur of Taron’s Palace, Caldein seed quite overwheld.
“That was part of the arrangent, wasn’t it?”
“Still, I feel this place is far too grand for soone like .”
“There’s no need to worry. And a room for your research has been specially prepared here in the annex. If you ever need additional items or materials, just let us know.”
Caldein still looked dazed. He had never imagined that such an incredible opportunity would co to soone like him—a lifelong 2nd Circle mage.
“Are you sure this is really all right?”
“It’s by His Highness’s orders. Speaking of which, we’ve already arrived. Please, step inside.”
Knock, knock.
Patrick knocked lightly on the door and slowly opened it.
Inside, Raion was in the middle of working to enhance his abilities. When he noticed the two entering, he turned his head.
“You’ve finally arrived. Did you have a good look around the palace?”
“Thanks to Your Highness’s generosity, y-yes, I did.”
“Good. I need to check sothing first, so please stay still for a mont.”
“…Pardon?”
At that mont, Raion activated his ability.
“Specific Analysis (特定分析)!”
With the shout, Caldein’s information appeared in a sky-blue translucent window.
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[Target Information]
Na: Caldein Flavan
Age: 42
Occupation: Mage of the 13th Mage Division / 2nd Circle Mage
Title: Seeker of the Knowledge of Vladmia Mahal
Vitality: 320 / 320
Stamina: 490 / 510
Mana: 400 / 400
Abilities:
1st Circle – Basic Elental Magic
2nd Circle – Wind Shield
2nd Circle – Water Shield
2nd Circle – Energy Shield
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Caldein’s information wasn’t complex.
In fact, his stats were far inferior to other mages of the sa rank.
Moreover, all of his spells were low-tier defensive magics of the 2nd Circle.
“Seeker of the Knowledge of Vladmia Mahal? What’s that supposed to an?”
It was a title he had never seen before—much like the “White Flash” Patrick had possessed previously.
And Raion still didn’t know how such titles even ford in the first place.
“What… did you just do to ?”
Caldein looked bewildered. All he had heard was Raion utter so incomprehensible incantation—yet nothing seed to have changed.
Naturally, he found the situation strange.
“I used my magic to learn about you. But tell , do you know the na Vladmia Mahal?”
At those words, Caldein’s expression froze.
“How do you know that na, Your Highness? Don’t tell —you’re also investigating Vladmia Mahal?”
“I don’t even know what or who that is. I simply found the na while examining you.”
“You can find out things like that? How… how is that possible…?”
Caldein was in disbelief.
Even after years of studying and recording magical knowledge, he had never seen nor heard of such a spell.
anwhile, Patrick bowed his head and quietly left the room.
Once the two were alone, Raion looked directly at Caldein.
“Can you explain that to ?”
Caldein hesitated for a mont at his request, then slowly opened his mouth.
“Vladmia Mahal is the na of a being believed to have been renowned in ancient tis. I am reconstructing fragnts of the magical formulas he once used.”
“Fragnts of magical formulas? How far have you reconstructed them?”
“It’s still at an incomplete level.”
Only then did Raion understand how Caldein would co to be known as a great mage years later.
If the title shown earlier was correct, it ant that within at least twelve years, Caldein had managed to uncover all of Vladmia Mahal’s magical formulas and had ascended to the rank of Great Mage.
“To be honest, I don’t know much about magic. But from what I’ve looked into, it seems you have quite the expertise when it cos to magical knowledge.”
“T-that’s just the basic foundation expected of any mage.”
To learn and use magic, one needed a vast amount of knowledge as a base.
And that wasn’t the end of it.
Only by continuously studying and refining that knowledge through constant training could one avoid stagnation and truly grow as a mage.
Of course, that too required talent.
“Not everyone can uncover the knowledge of Vladmia Mahal, as you ntioned earlier. If there’s any way I can help with that, I’ll gladly do so.”
“Th-thank you!”
“Then could you tell
the necessary formulas and mana requirents for each Circle?”
“Pardon? You an… separately?”
Caldein had thought he was only expected to share theoretical knowledge of magic.
But Raion’s instruction seed to have a different intent.
“What I need are practical magical formulas. The reason for that is…”
Raion’s gaze shifted toward one side of the workshop.
Caldein, facing him, also turned his eyes that way.
There were stacks of iron and wooden plates engraved with magical formulas.
“These are…”
“I made them myself. They’re all 1st Circle formulas.”
Magic on the Phalon Continent was generally divided from the 1st to the 6th Circle.
Among them, Raion could only use 1st Circle magic.
“You’ve engraved them very neatly. Did you carve these by hand?”
“That’s part of my magic.”
Raion drew the 1st Circle Fire Formula with his finger.
> [A formula suitable for Engraving has been completed.]
> [Please specify the target to engrave the formula.]
The target was a smooth wooden board. Once he selected it, the formula shot forward and embedded itself into the surface.
Pwak—!
“W-what in the world…!”
Caldein, standing right beside him, was startled and couldn’t take his eyes off the wooden board.
“You could say this is my unique magic. Well… it’s closer to a technique than actual magic.”
As Raion continued to engrave, he felt as though he were running one of those stamp-making shops he’d often seen on the streets back in Korea.
“Incredible. To think you can carve such clear and precise inscriptions… You might even rival a skilled Arcane Engineer.”
An Arcane Engineer was a craftsman who inscribed formulas onto objects, allowing them to function through mana.
Of course, unless the formulas were engraved under specific conditions, they wouldn’t even activate—so a certain level of expertise was required.
“Well, I suppose it’s sowhat similar. But with mine, I can also do this—Emission (放出)!”
When Raion uttered the Korean incantation, the fire formula he had just engraved activated, igniting the wooden board.
Soon, as the engraved lines were damaged, the flas gradually faded away.
“Did you just remotely activate the engraved fire formula from where you’re standing?”
“That’s right. Now you see why I need the magical formulas, don’t you?”
Currently, magic consisted of six Circles:
1st Circle – Manifestation,
2nd Circle – Formation,
3rd Circle – Application,
4th Circle – Amplification,
5th Circle – Reconstruction,
6th Circle – Combination.
And beyond the 6th Circle was said to be a realm only a few ancient individuals had ever reached.
“If you can engrave formulas like this, then even without reaching higher Circles, you could still use the magic.”
“In theory, yes.”
“But wouldn’t the formula fail to activate if the mana supply is insufficient?”
Caldein had pointed out the precise issue.
Of course, Raion had already been aware of it.
“That’s why I asked you to tell
how much mana each formula requires. That way, I can calculate and test it properly.”
“I understand what you an. Fortunately, I already have so organized notes from before—I’ll give them to you.”
“It’s even better if it’s sothing I can read directly. That’s all I needed to say for now. If you ever need anything, you can co to
or go through Patrick.”
Caldein looked completely flustered by Raion’s straightforward generosity.
“This is far too much… I don’t deserve such treatnt.”
“If you think this is excessive, I’d be rather disappointed. Anyway, just carry on with your work. I’ll reach out if I need sothing as well.”
“I’ll take my leave, Your Highness.”
With that, Caldein exited the workshop, still wearing a bewildered expression.
“Huh…”
The prince he had t for the first ti—Raion—was far more magnanimous than he had imagined.
He was easygoing, yet a faint sense of overwhelming presence emanated from his entire being.
“Is this really the sa prince I’ve only heard rumors about?”
In the royal palace, there were all sorts of rumors about the Third Prince, Raion.
That he wasn’t fit to be royalty… that he lacked confidence and ambition, making him unworthy of succession.
But the Raion standing before him had been the complete opposite of those rumors.
“He might actually be more suited to the throne than any of the other princes…”
Murmuring quietly to himself, Caldein made his way to the research room he had been assigned.
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