Published: July 3, 2025
Chapter Translation:
This is an SS featuring the old mage duo.
It's a face reveal of characters that will prominently appear in the second part... or rather, it's a name reveal.
This is the Kingdom Magic Research Institute, also known as Ilalion Mansion.
"I'm coming in, Ilalion."
The one who said this was Arthur Velasis, a mage with a long white beard, wearing a gray robe, and holding a large staff, clearly a mage and advisor to the Royal Magic Guild.
"What is it, Arthur? At least bring a little gift with you."
The owner of the room, Ilalion Baraha, lifted his face from the letter he was reading to confirm Arthur's presence.
"A gift? What is that?"
"It’s obvious, isn’t it? It’s Ryo. Conversations about magic with him are quite enjoyable."
"…Poor Ryo. He’s caught the attention of a troublesome person..."
Arthur replied while shaking his head at Ilalion's words.
Then, he suddenly glanced at the letter that Ilalion had been reading.
"Hm? A letter?"
"Yes. It's a letter from Robert Pirlo."
Saying this, Ilalion put away the letter he had finished reading.
"Robert Pirlo? The one from the Alliance? That's rather rare!"
"There’s no other Robert Pirlo, is there? If only he would quickly pass on that troublesome position to an heir and focus on magic, he could have become a great mage..."
Ilalion said, shaking his head with genuine regret.
Seeing this, Arthur let out a wry smile.
He knew the position of Robert Pirlo and was aware that it wasn't something that could be easily passed on.
"I agree that he’s excellent as a mage... But if he were stronger, we wouldn't be alive here, would we? Well, the position can't be helped."
Saying this, both moved to the seating area.
Just then, Ilalion's secretary, Soola, brought in coffee.
However, as soon as they took a sip, the alchemy tools in the corner of the room began to beep.
Soola pressed a button to respond.
"Here is the Kingdom Magic Research Institute."
"Please inform Ilalion-sama urgently. A greater bear has appeared in the Eastern Forest of the Royal Capital. Currently, the knight order and the magical association are conducting drills and are absent from the royal capital. Therefore, they are requesting assistance from the royal guards."
Ilalion nodded immediately.
Seeing this, Soola replied.
"Ilalion-sama will head there immediately."
"Well then, work has come up."
"I'll go with you."
Ilalion stood up, and advisor Arthur also stood up.
Eastern Royal Capital.
An area with a relatively large forest, but there have been no records of monsters as formidable as a greater bear appearing until now.
At the edge of the forest, the royal guards were surrounding the greater bear, holding up shields and keeping their distance.
"This is the royal capital, isn’t it? Why would such a thing appear...?"
Ilalion murmured as he looked at the scene.
"After the war of kingdom liberation and during the post-war period, Imperial soldiers ravaged the forest and fled into it... It seems various balances have been disrupted. It should return to normal after a while, but..."
Arthur replied, shaking his head slightly.
"Well then, let’s finish this quickly."
Ilalion readied his staff and began to chant.
"To the wind, I command, your form is an infinite blade. Pierce and subdue all that hinders me. [Sonic Blade]. To the wind, I command, your form is an infinite blade. Pierce and subdue all that hinders me. [Sonic Blade]. To the wind, I command, your form is an infinite blade. Pierce and subdue all that hinders me. [Sonic Blade]."
The blades of wind shot forth in succession, splitting into five each, ultimately becoming fifteen blades that pierced the entire body of the greater bear.
It is normally impossible to overwhelm a greater bear, a wind attribute monster, with wind attribute offensive magic.
Yet, Ilalion Baraha was able to do just that.
The rapid-fire triple chant...
"Your chant speed is still as ridiculous as ever."
Arthur remarked in disbelief beside him.
The previous triple chant was completed in just about three seconds.
It far exceeded the level of "rapid speech."