Volume 6 Chapter 138 The Big Picture (3)

July 20th, 1796.

Three months had passed since Jin became Kidards apprentice. Even after forming the teacher-apprentice relationship, Kidard continued to look into Jins past, and he confirmed that the Grey Owl Mercenaries were eliminated by the Zipfel Clan.

However, he couldnt dig any further. There was a possibility that he would get caught by the Zipfels while investigating and lose his sole apprentice and successor.

To Kidard, Jin was a bag of luck that just rolled in.

This kid He talked smack about killing him after becoming his apprentice. But hes still cruising. Sometimes I feel like he has snakes in his stomach.

We cant check on him because of the risk of exposure. But according to the Seven-Colored Peacock, their time spent together is gradually increasing, Sir Murakan.

Jin and Kidard were currently being routinely monitored by an agent who was disguised as a merchant that imported supplies.

However, since the enemy was a 9-star, he couldnt approach too close. Just enough to check on Jins livelihood whenever he passed by.

The agent joined in on the gossip of the people in Romp. In such a small city, an old freak took in a magic student. So, naturally, it became the talk of the town.

Phew, Im going to die from anxiety. It might seem that Kidard is taking care of the young master, but its possible that he would start abusing him on a whim.

Dont worry, Strawberry Pie. That bum Jet said that Kidards eyes dripped honey all over whenever he looked at Jin. I think the kid got him good.

Err It sounds kinda weird if you say it like that, Murakan. I can imagine it.

Thats right! You make it sound as if Lord Jin is wagging his tail for that bad man! At the end of the day, its just part of the plan. A plan.

Quikantel and Enya shook their heads as they spoke, and the little children of Tikan chattered.

Jin has a tail?

No, Pinte. Only Nabi Runcandel has a tail.

I wanna see Jin

Me too.

Enyas little brother, Pinte, and Euria. The children bit at their ice cream as their eyes watered. Alisa swooped in, took them both, and left.

Since you ate your snacks, you have to exercise, right? Please dont talk about Young Master Jin in front of the children. If hes mentioned once, theyll want to see him forever. Oh, yeah, yeah. Jin will come back soon.

Everyone scratched their heads as Alisa left the room.

Ta-da~ Lathrys apple cookies are here. Since its too good for the kids, I was looking to give it to you guys.

Lathry brought in a mound of cookies, and the conversations about Jin continued.

This is probably the only place where a dragon bakes cookies. The world is doomed. The apocalypse is upon us. Hm, it tastes magnificent. Ill be enjoying this. Anyways Strawberry Pie, dont think about the kid too much.

I still worry often. If the young master faces a problem, we cant really do anything.

I agree, Sir Kashimir. Im most scared of that as well I should trust the young master, but Kidard Hall is a 9-star. Would he really fall for the young masters plan?

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Itd be great if he just falls for his tricks and dies.

Murakan grinned, as if he already knew how the situation would unfold.

Man, you were the one who vented at me and disapproved of the plan

Kashimir could only swallow those words.

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Huell.

Kidard called for Jin in the warmest voice.

For the past three months, you have mastered the basics of overload-inducing magic. In other words, you learned a new interpretation of overload that other magicians didnt know about.

Yes, Master. I am very thankful. Once I started mastering your overload magic, I felt like my understanding of magic expanded

It was true.

The man he wanted to kill was still a genius magician who became a 9-star by himself. Kidard was more talented than Jin had expected.

Mana overload, the most lethal phenomenon that could befall a magician.

Because of mana overload, it was easier to compare the levels of two magicians than knights. The side with greater mana could just induce the deadly phenomenon upon the other.

Usually, magicians would gather mana into one spot when inducing an overload. After condensing mana at the tip of a finger, wand, or staff, they would press the mana into the opponent and cause a shock in their system.

However, Kidards overload induced an overflow occurrence by sucking in the opponents mana.

It was the best way to respond to the opponents magic with the entire body. One would absorb the magic and return it as overload.

Try unleashing the 3-star overload inducer.

Chiiiiiing

From Jins palm, a small mana spiral formed. It was much weaker than what Kidard conjured at the restaurant, but Kidard smiled in satisfaction.

Thats enough to overload the mana of third-rates without their knowing. Youre not far from killing second-rates. But to take down first-rates, you have to master Extreme Overload.

Kuhum!

While emphasizing Extreme Overload, Kidard cleared his throat and glanced at Jin.

Yes, thats something you emphasized until now. One of the Extreme Overload spells doesnt necessarily require returning the mana to induce overload. When are you thinking of teaching me that?

Hm-hm With your level of comprehension, we can start now.

Really?

Yes. However, Huell. Before that, your teacher wants to ask you a favor.

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Please tell me, Master.

Jin already knew what he wanted.

Schugiel Histers tome. WIll you show it to me?

No, Master.

Jin immediately declined.

Kidard glared at him.

I understand that the tome is more important than your life. However, it has been three months since I became your teacher. Do you still not trust me?

Its not that I dont trust you. Its merely my vow. Im sorry. Last time, I said that was the one thing I couldnt do for you.

Huh! A vow! Huell. Honestly, taking the tome from you is such an easy task. Despite this, Im kindly asking for such an acquisition from my one and only apprentice.

Master.

Jin opened his eyes wide and stared at Kidard. His intended surprise forced Kidard to cough and look away.

Oh my. I have made a mistake. But I can only feel a little disappointed. Im trying to give you everything I have, but youre staying distant from me.

Not at all. Im just a lacking student who is acting selfish.

Then does that mean you will show me?

Kidards old, dark eyes filled to the brim with greed. In the past, he had used the Histers magic tomes to achieve higher levels of overload. He was a man intoxicated by the Hister Clans mysteries.

After taking in Jin as an apprentice, he was eager to decipher the magic tome.

Instead of a scoff, Jin fake-pondered for a bit.

Ha. In that case, Master, how about we do this?

Go on.

I will let you borrow my ancestors magic tome.

Ohhhh.

However, there is a catch. I dont think theres a point in telling you this, but please offer me a way to stand by my vow.

Alright, thats fine. Ill do anything that I can. What is it?

I want you to also give me something that is worth your life.

Kidards eyebrows twitched, and silence ensued.

Usually, to a magician, there was only one thing that was as important as their life. Moreso for a high-achieving magician.

The Tome of Overload. Youre telling me to give it to you?

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The magic tome that recorded the grand magicians greatest achievements.

Jin only kept him alive because of this.

There were many opportunities to kill him. However, Jin kept himself in check and waited for the day to obtain the Tome of Overload.

Just killing him wouldnt exact his revenge.

In my past life, I waited a long time just to find you and kill you. But waiting for a small reward wasnt too hard

Will he give it to him?

Jin maintained an expressionless face, and Kidard thought to himself.

The Tome of Overload Huell cant just have it. He would have to inherit it when Im on my deathbed. Hm, this is a dilemma Either way, he cant understand the texts, nor could he extract the runes in the tome. Even though hes a genius, hes still a child. And since he cant even run away with it, there wont be a problem.

He nodded after making his decision.

Alright. While I borrow Schugiel Histers magic tome, you can keep the Tome of Overload. Its not a problematic request.

Thank you for understanding, Master.

I will need some time. The Tome of Overload isnt here, but in the eternal storage room of the Holy Kingdom of Vankella. Until I retrieve it, master the art of Extreme Overload.

Thud, thud.

Kidard left two books on Extreme Overload on the desk and spoke.

Ill be back.

He returned after ten days. It was a complicated process to get something from the eternal storage of Vankella.

Welcome back, Master.

Did you read the magic tomes regarding Extreme Overload?

Indeed, I have.

Kidard handed the magic tome to him, and Jin handed Schugiel Histers magic tome. Kidards face immediately lit up when he got his hands on it.

Oh, ohhhhh!

Do you like it that much?

I knew it as soon as I saw it. This must be about archival magic! This will need time to decipher Fufu. Thank you, my apprentice. You are welcome to scour the Tome of Overload as much as you please.

I dont possess the ability to understand the complexity of your magic, so Im satisfied by merely holding onto it.

Do whatever you want, haha. Besides, you already started to master Extreme Overload You should start with applied practice. Starting tomorrow, you should get the feel of overload magic on some bugs.

Bugs? Can you also induce mana overload on a bug? Its the first time Ive heard of such a thing.

Kidard shook his head.

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Not that bug. I meant those humans who do nothing but breathe and die. On that note, the people of this village are the perfect test subject.