The Rebirth of the Hero’s Party’s Archmage Chapter 18

Episode 18

I felt like I needed to properly understand the past, that is, the activities of my colleagues.

Previously, I was so excited that I just ignored it, but the fact that Lin Yuinjeon and Lin’s diary ended up here is strange no matter how I look at it.

Luckily, Lane was now in the perfect place to get the information. No, it’s probably the best place in the empire.

Central Library.

This is the largest library in the Holy Human Empire, housing 58,422 old books and 274,443 books. It also includes several history books and character guides.

Persons whose identities are unknown do not even have the right to view the materials, but in the case of students, they are fully open except for the 0 taboo data room.

“I’m looking for these books. “Where should I go?”

I went to the library after school.

The first literary information room of the Central Library was a two-story structure with a very high ceiling, and the bookshelves were as high as 3.5 meters.

There were no lighting facilities for fear of fire, but because all the facilities were made of keel stone, which brilliantly reflects sunlight and moonlight, the library was always bright as daylight.

“This way.”

The intelligent-looking librarian put on his glasses and skillfully climbed up and down the ladder to retrieve the requested books.

『Palace, the life and achievements of Keyes.』

『About Friede, the dragon shaman.』

As I looked at the title of the book and its thickness, I heard echoes of the past and a sad smile unconsciously appeared on my face.

– Let’s make a bet. I wonder whose battle will be stronger later.

300 years ago from now… … There was a time when Friede suddenly said something strange. She remembered sighing because she was dumbfounded.

– What is the importance of an evaluation made by a faceless person trying to make money? Let’s just assume Friede wins.

Then Friede covered her mouth and laughed obnoxiously.

– Oh my, you look so unsure. Were you scared because your opponent was the legendary priestess Friede? Pupuput!

– okay? Then why not give it a try?

I was about to raise my eyebrows in exasperation when Rista, who was training to slash a hundred times while hanging a rock on the heavy blade of the Supreme Sacred Sword Shirfang, spoke up.

– Then I’ll bet on Lin.

Friede shook her head, saying that the bet wouldn’t work if she did that, but Rista’s eyes were faint for some reason as she wiped the sweat from her face with a towel.

– I can’t live long because I’m a paychecker. Since Keyes is the oldest in our party, he will die after me. But Rin is young.

– … … .

– You will live longer than any of us. So, the Great People match will be the thickest.

When Rista talked about the future, her usual bright mood would disappear and she would smile in an indescribably sad smile.

– I hope one day I get to see Lin’s great man show.

The trivial daily life, precious memories of a hot summer day, when the polar haze was rising.

This is truly ridiculous.

Contrary to what Rista said, I was the first to die at the party… … Without any need to look further, wouldn’t my list of great people be the thinnest?

‘Congratulations, Friede. You won. Unfortunately, the stake has become unpayable.’

For reference, if you compare Friede’s and Keyes’ great man fights, Keyes’s was a little thicker. It may be because it is a book from the Empire.

[Establishment of the palace festival in 1114.]

It seems that Keyes was revered as a saint of archery, and after getting married, he opened a dojo and produced several disciples.

‘fool. If I had taught people how to drink well, I would have made a lot of money.’

It seems that Keyes also had that thought.

No, he went further and taught him how to shoot an archery and how to drink alcohol at the same time. He founded a school called Chujungsa (醉中射)… … It was literally a method of shooting a bow while drunk.

‘It’s the end of the world.’

Surprisingly, the power of that school was so great that the two-strong system of archery collapsed, and three schools, including Chujungsa, dominated the imperial archery world.

‘Such a thief, he married a young nobleman at the age of 20 and left behind offspring… … ?’

It seemed that his descendants were taking over the position of chief priest of Chujungsa Temple from generation to generation. I was relieved to see that he had lived happily and died in the arms of his family.

Keyes’ life was simple. On the other hand, there was something strange about Friede. Death is not certain.

It is certain that after the expedition ended, she led the republic for a long time as a shaman by going back and forth between the Red Mountains and the red city of , but it is said that she suddenly disappeared in 1168.

[And since he did not appear until 1200, the Republic Witches’ Association officially announced Friede’s death.]

It was surprising that this psycho who loved being flashy and conspicuous died a quiet death. Did her personality change as she entered her later years?

“Maybe it would be better to look for books on the Republic.”

At that time, I felt a sign of recognition and raised my head, and the librarian handed out another book to the desk.

“If you are interested in Rista’s party members, please read this too. “This is a book I personally recommend.”

Is this a story about Rista?

If that’s the case, there’s no need to see it… … .

The moment I belatedly saw the cover of the book while scratching my head in embarrassment, my mind went blank and my pupils fluttered.

『The life and achievements of Tureina, the shaman of the tobacco ashes, a disciple of Lin and Friede.』

At that moment, in the remnants of the distant past, the face of a girl running through a flower field with her light blue hair flying wildly passed through my mind.

– Sabu, Lean Sabu!

That tomboy-sized kid became a shrine maiden… … ?

If there are wizards in the Empire, there are witches in the Republic who manipulate spirits using dragon language.

Witches are classified into the ranks of mage, apprentice witch, witch, and archwitch, and the one who reigns at the top of these positions is the shaman. There are only two shamans in one era.

‘Is this guy Friede’s successor?’

What was more shocking than this sudden rise to success was the amount of time this guy had lived.

[1094 ~ 1413]

Does this make sense? Can humans live this long?

Have they developed a magic spell for immortality? Even in 1413… … I’m told Lane was alive until his babyhood.

My mind felt dizzy and my fingertips trembled slightly. It was that moment when she took her breath away and was about to turn the page.

Dang… … Dang… … Dang… … .

The sound of 6 o’clock in the evening rang out from the clock tower. Normally, I would have ignored it and just focused on the book.

“Ugh.”

I couldn’t help it because I had a date scheduled with a cheeky junior today.

So, why are you doing something that doesn’t suit Ristana… … It’s so annoying I’m dying.

Cursing my past self, I found the librarian who was cleaning the bookshelf using magic.

“Is that book popular?”

“It’s not like it doesn’t exist. “It’s not at the level where I borrow it every day.”

“Can you take care of me for a moment?”

First-year students cannot use the loan service. To be exact, it can be used starting from the second semester.

“I have some business to run. “I’ll be back soon, how can I not?”

The librarian looked at the clock as if he were a little troubled, and after some time passed, he reluctantly nodded.

“I can’t take care of you for too long. “We will take care of it only until a borrower appears.”

“Do not worry. “It won’t take much.”

Lane turned around, waving his hand as if to tell him not to worry.

“15 minutes at most?”

* * *

“Hey, where are you going?”

“You idiot! “They say it goes hand in hand with a low-ranking Confucius and Chai Haak’s muscle brain!”

Yonghyeoljang was a huge dome-shaped stadium located in the northern part of the campus site.

It was a large-scale facility that could accommodate up to 5,000 people in the stands alone, and most festivals and practical skills tests were held here.

That was precisely the reason why Logan chose this place as the location for the magic war.

“Today, I want to show everyone the scene where this Logan beats up the Madosega master.”

Logan smiled, gently loosening his joints. The veins and muscles wriggled powerfully in a neck as thick as a bull.

“But if it’s Logan and a low-ranking Confucius, it’s obvious whether they win or lose, so is there any reason to look at this?”

“Yes. “When will we ever again see a brat from a wealthy family getting beaten up because of their pride?”

“Is it obvious whether you win or lose? So do you want to bet? “I bet three silver coins on Prince Lane.”

“Are you crazy?”

“You’ll know who’s crazy when you see it.”

Unusually, the faces of not only students but also professors were visible here and there in the audience. Caroline and Owen were representative examples.

“Who are you here to support, Professor Owen? Is Logan also from the same school? Or Lane, who is in charge of homeroom?”

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s regional, blood, or school ties. “I’m here to support this damn strong guy.”

“Hehe, you must be brave.”

Finally, in the center of the Dragon Blood Field, Professor Theon began the ceremony.

“This magic war will be officially recognized by the school and will be conducted at the school level to ensure that the conditions set by both sides are fulfilled depending on victory or defeat.”

Professor Theon, who was in charge of judging this magic war, is a middle-aged man who always has a cold expression and speaks little.

“Both pendulums, forward.”

It was Logan who walked out first. He had his school uniform cape loosely draped over both his shoulders, and when he took it off and flipped it on, an exclamation came from the audience.

This is because the body was almost naked, with sturdy muscles writhing in a healthy manner.

The upper body was covered only with rough bandages, and the lower body was covered only with poorly woven leather pants.

“Wow, you came out well prepared.”

“Isn’t this a bit excessive for a retired Confucius?”

“Well, if we do it like that, Logan will barely be able to get away with it.”

And the magic square engraved intricately like a tattoo all over his body. Wing-type wizards enhance their physical abilities by activating those magic squares depending on the situation.

“You’re here as expected, lady.”

A corner with few people.

As Gertrude Panton giggled, Christa, who was wearing a strange disguise, shuddered, cleared her throat, and cleared her voice.

“I didn’t come because I was worried. “I came here to see that bastard being excitedly beaten.”

“Yes, yes, I guess so~.”

“If I screw up one more time, I’ll get hit?”

Across the audience, Professor Caroline narrowed her eyes and stroked her chin.

‘Ging-type wizards are said to be the natural enemies of trainee wizards… … .’

Apprentice wizards who are still immature are bound to have slow magic casting times.

The Ging wizards, who engaged in close combat without even giving such beings a chance to use magic, were threatening opponents.

‘How will we deal with that?’

And finally… … The moment Lane walked out, there was a very short but strange silence. Then a loud burst of laughter broke out.

“What is that!”

“You’re not kidding, are you?”

What Lane came out with to confront Logan… … It was a broom. It is not a broom with some magical device like those used by witches, but just a broom.

The cadets from the magic school could not help but shake their heads, but it must have been an even more bizarre situation for the professor in charge of judging.

Professor Theon, who was staring at it blankly, gestured with his chin as if asking for an explanation.

“Oh, this? I briefly borrowed it from the library. “It was a good thing because the cleaning had just finished.”

“That… … “You want to use it in the magic war?”

“Can’t you write?”

“No, it’s not like that.”

The other students burst out laughing even more, and Christa and Gertrude’s eyes lost their shine. Logan also laughed and arrogantly placed his hand on his waist.

“Well, is this a sign asking you to take a quick look? Are you bluffing like that? That’s it, Confucius. “Don’t just look sick and abstain.”

Obvious contempt.

Then Lane sighed and scratched his head.

“Ha, ever since I came to college. “As a senior, I wonder why this is so deplorable.”

“senior?”

“Why are things so tongue-in-cheek these days? “Since when did wizards become a group of people who speak with their mouths rather than being witches who recite words?”

what… … When Logan tried to get angry, Professor Theon immediately intervened and kept the two people at a distance.

“Are both sides familiar with each other’s terms?”

If Logan is defeated, he becomes the Great Warrior of the Local Development Magic Club until he graduates. If Lane is defeated, he will drop out of .

“yes.”

“Aren’t you going to appeal the decision?”

“yes.”

Professor Theon nodded, took a step back, and spread a wide barrier around the midpoint between the two.

“Then start after a 10 second delay.”

* * *

Professor’s office.

Elin Ludwig’s assistant, who was organizing the school schedule and checking the students’ assignments, asked curiously.

“Is it okay if you don’t go see the professor? “I’ll organize everything with an index, so I think you can go.”

“What are you going to do? There’s nothing to see. “Just to make fun of me by sending me away, this is just a joke.”

“Oh, no! “What do you think of me?”

While the spring breeze blowing through the wide open window gently shook Elin’s black hair, she closed her eyes and smiled.

– Oppa, Lane may be the vessel of a wise man!

joy… … His talent is so great that his stubborn father and older brother reconciled, so is there any need to see it?

“You don’t need to look. “Because the outcome was decided from the beginning.”

fantasy,