Chapter 168: Secret (1)

Chapter 168: Secret (1)

…She introduced the purpose of magic in my mind. She selected a series suitable for the purpose and composed the circuit. A process expressed in two sentences; it didn’t have to be that complicated. She believed in her talents, so she just focused on the condensation and heating of the magic itself rather than flashy individual skills or high-level techniques.

The theory of the Iron Man was taught by Professor Deculein. Carrying that theory into her body and mind, Epherene slowly reached out. Her artifact, the bracelet, glowed blue first. The magical energy emitted from her spread into the atmosphere, and a strong air current condensed around her arm.

“Heeya!”

Epherene stretched out her hand with that. The magic to be manifested held the wind attribute of the destruction series Call of the Convection.

Whooosh-!

The gale that soared from her grasp scattered and shattered the rocks before her, turning them into small fragments.

“Fufu.”

A perfect result was blending magic composition, power, and efficiency. Nothing lacked. Epherene laughed triumphantly, and then—!

The wind blew away the smoke that lingered in her hands. Then, with a proud expression, she looked back at the Professor who was evaluating her from afar.

“Epherene, is the trial over?”

Deculein was checking something in a document. This was the so-called capacity assessment, assessing the skills of knights and wizards before starting the mission to form a well-rounded team.

“Go back.”

“…Yes.”

Again, there was no praise. That was a little dissatisfying, but Epherene just retreated to the tree stump and sat down. She then watched the next assessment. Now it was probably Drent’s turn-

“Huh?”

Epherene’s eyes widened. She found a familiar figure on the passage leading to Reccordak.

“Professor Louina?!”

At Epherene’s cry, Louina looked to her. She smiled at Epherene.

…

Epherene and Louina went together to a restaurant to speak.

“…He has less than five years to live? Are you sure?”