The Rebirth of the Hero’s Party’s Archmage Chapter 8

Episode 8

317 years after the end of the Antarctic War.

Archmage Lin, Reign Ludwig is already fifteen years old.

In the middle of a busy street where countless people pass by frantically, the boy lets out a short but deep exclamation.

“Wow, the view is really nice.”

The first magic university of the Holy Human Empire, .

, founded by the founder of magic, Emitsa Page, was built in the center of , the city of the Prince Madose Page family.

Ma Kyung, .

When viewed from above, this southern city, which unfolds elaborately in the shape of a rose, is always bustling with crowds.

“We sell grimoires! “I have a bunch of reference books compiled by a tweezers magic instructor!”

“There is a magic tool that amplifies magical power! “This silver-level adventurer Kat brought it directly from the labyrinth!”

Most of them were merchants and students of magic, but occasionally adventurers belonging to the Alliance (Adventurer League) were also seen.

The center of magic, hence the magic world.

There is even a saying that all knowledge in the world goes to , or , so the status of this city was clear even without saying anything.

“young master!”

“You idiot!”

“young master!”

The problem was that this city, the fifth largest city in the empire, had a very unpleasant attitude towards first-time visitors.

Even though it is complicated, it is too complicated.

Children and street children often get lost and become lost within just 10 minutes. In addition, it goes without saying that on the day of the entrance exam at , where the crowds are crazy concentrated like today.

“Master Lane!”

“Where are you!”

“Ugh, master!”

The family guards, who had stopped their carriage on the side of the road and were screaming loudly, must have faced the same crisis.

“Wow, I’m going to have to work hard to find it.”

“Which family is it?”

“Only Prince Ludwig’s household. “It’s Madose.”

“If it’s Ludwig… … Oh, you mean the family that has Confucius, who is famous for his lack of talent?”

Where is Lane Ludwig and what is he doing now?

Black silk clothes and black hair.

The boy, wearing a coat with the family crest artistically embroidered with red thread on his back and sleeves, and wearing ruby ​​earrings and a necklace, was standing in a busy street.

“How much is this?”

“Please give me 10 copper coins.”

“10 copper coins?”

A clear smile appeared on the boy’s lips as he inquired about the price at every stall he passed and every time he saw an interesting product.

– These are 10 copper coins?

In the year when the flames of the telephone died down and the abyss was driven south, an oil market was opened in a riverside village near the red city of .

At that time, Rista would wear comfortable civilian clothes and flirt with the merchants, asking about prices of various things.

Why are you asking if you don’t want to buy it? When I asked why, the answer I got was still vivid in my mind.

– You can tell what era it is by looking at the prices of food.

– … … ?

– Speaking of those grapes, in times of peace they cost less than two. And last year, I think it soared to 20 coins. It’s reduced to ten coins? Isn’t that proof that we fought hard?

For a boy who had always been interested only in magic and his own business, that view was both truly perplexing and interesting.

You can think like that.

You can see the world like that.

But Rista suddenly smiled sadly and added:

– Lynn, I can’t live long. Because I received the body modifications I needed to receive as a Payquirer.

– … … .

– So later, after Rin has lived a really~ really long time. Will you tell me when we meet again somewhere in heaven?

It seems like it was just yesterday that we had that conversation, but I died before Lista and Lista died waiting for me. Fate is truly ironic.

“Back then it was worth 80 coins, but now it’s 10 coins. What would he say if he saw this?”

As I was looking at the red gem with interest, the stall owner spoke carefully.

“Hey, Confucius?”

“hmm?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to go quickly? A bell is ringing in the clock tower. The exam is starting soon. It might already be too late… … .”

Those words really brought me to my senses.

what… … .

Come to think of it, when was the last time you parted ways with your guards? I don’t know how many hours I spent after entering this street, lost in the echoes of the past.

I ran frantically through the vast streets of , stopping by people passing by and asking for directions. When I arrived at the test site, the teaching assistant guarding the school gate said this.

“I’m sorry, but the school rule is that even if you are a descendant of a powerful family, if you are late, you will be disqualified without mercy. Plus, it’s already been 5 minutes since the test started… … .”

“Is there any way?”

This is truly stupid.

Even though I was determined to go get Rista’s note, I started off like this right from the start.

“As a method, um, there is an additional exam that those who fail the written exam must take. “It will be held at the second testing center.”

“Are you saying I’m also eligible to take the exam?”

“The professor in charge will decide, but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Because it’s for people who failed the regular written exam. But in the eyes of the descendants of the Sedoga family, it seems a little… … hmm?”

The teaching assistant, who was explaining while scratching his chin as if he was embarrassed, narrowed his eyes.

No, where did it go?

* * *

The second testing site was located near clock tower number 3 on the university site.

Because it was an innate sense of discipline, by the time we arrived after barely finding our way, the people who had failed the written exam had gathered one by one, and before we knew it, it was already a crowded crowd.

This may be obvious, but most of them had dark complexions. The boy looked at them closely.

Perhaps because it was an additional exam, there were not many students from the Eight Great Schools. Among the minor schools, the Kashta school, which was famous in its own way, was seen, but there were no university or mid-level schools at all.

“But they said it was an additional exam, so why are there so many people?”

The boy had already taken off his family’s silk robe, folded it carelessly and held it at his side. He would have been horrified if a maid or butler had seen him.

was really hot.

This is the south, Sunset Land. It is a land influenced by the climate of the Red Mountains that separate the territory of the Yongin Republic and the Holy Human Empire.

It is different in many ways from Richland, a land blessed with a clear and cool climate all year round. Especially the temperature.

“Of course there are bound to be a lot. What is ?”

At that time, a boy answered Lane’s self-talk. He had a neat appearance and was wearing the robes of the Epicureans.

“This is the best magic university in the empire, where getting a diploma is like getting a star in the sky, not to mention the chances of being admitted.”

“?”

“If you get a diploma from here, your life will be wide open. You are very welcome in any magic tower, and you can earn a lot of money as a magic tutor. “There is absolutely no shame in taking additional tests.”

The boy grinned and held out his hand to Lane.

“I am Rimjo. I belong to the Epicurean school. you?”

Limjora. It is definitely not a noble name. You don’t even have a last name.

“I am Raine Ludwig. There are no schools of thought. “I learned home appliance magic.”

As soon as he said that, Rimjo’s face distorted with contempt. The refreshing smile suddenly disappeared.

“under… … “You were the Prince of Ludwig.”

“?”

“This is not a place you can come to just because you have family and lineage. “It’s a place that only those with magical genius can come to.”

Man, why are you like this all of a sudden?

I was surprised that his attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees after hearing his name.

“Look. The guy in front of you is a disciple of the Tolay School. “The guy going over there is the ace of the Rentami school.”

joy… … .

Sega’s descendants are an additional test?

If you don’t have any qualifications… … Or are you trying to get into your network? A female student said to Lim Jo, who turned around with a sneer.

“You have a big liver, you’re picking a fight with Ludwig’s successor.”

“How can you be so incompetent? “It’s okay to be ignored.”

“disability? What is incompetence? Hey, I went to Magic School and served as an assistant when we were students… … .”

At that time, two female wizards walked into the second testing room.

“Welcome, test takers. My name is Caroline and I am a professor at Deleiten. “Please feel free to call me Cat.”

Although she was young, she was a female wizard with great authority. But what bothered her more than that was the girl standing next to her.

A beautiful woman with distinctive brown hair reminiscent of rain-soaked soil. I opened the left forehead with a hairpin. Pure beauty blooming amidst roughness.

It was a girl with a natural beauty unique to Easterners living in the mountains, and she looked strangely familiar.

‘ school uniform… … .’

The boy tilted his head.

That guy must have been the same age as me, so why is he already wearing his school uniform?

Cat said with a bright smile.

“Actually. “My teaching assistant suddenly fell ill yesterday, so he won’t be able to help you review your exam.”

“… … !”

“So this girl is helping you with your supplemental exam, Christa.”

Then the female student standing next to him took a step forward. Rather than being arrogant like an aristocrat, she seemed confident in everything she did.

“This child is Christa Warden. I am a recommended student for this year. You all know this, right? “We have official permission from the school, so there is nothing to worry about.”

Ah, so that’s what it was… … .

Warden.

Warden Prince.

As can be seen from his title as prince, the Warden was one of the five Madoses along with Ludwig. The region where it took root is the eastern part of the empire.

‘I saw it once when I was seven years old.’

The meeting place is the Sega Conference.

This was before Rin’s memories were restored.

– You should try!

– Is it okay to live like a fool like that?

– You are a descendant of Sega! Even the eldest son! Don’t you feel sorry for yourself?

I remember he said something like that when we first met, but I just ignored it. Because she didn’t have much of a care in the world.

“Christa Warden… … ?”

Unlike the boy who nodded in understanding, the test takers were whispering in fear.

“I’m only 15 years old, but I’ve already earned the Limites rank (2 stars) and am looking to move on to Atlas (3 stars)… … .”

“He’s a magic genius who appears once every 100 years… … ?”

“I heard you qualified as a semi-battle mage last month… … .”

As if this kind of whispering was familiar and unfamiliar, Christa Warden crossed her arms and glanced at the candidates one by one.

“Now, we will have an Illuweden-style magic showdown with Christa, and anyone who lands at least one effective hit will be given a pass. No fatal injuries. In that case, you will be disqualified.”

“… … !”

“As everyone knows, this is how the additional test practical exams are originally conducted. “You don’t have to win, you can pass with just a few effective hits, so don’t feel pressured and just focus on using your magic!”

Cat laughed, “Hehe.”

While the test takers were just blankly looking at herself and Christa in turn, Caroline lightly flipped through the officer’s documents.

“Then, would you please come to the front, starting with the number 200 for the additional test, whose name I will call from now on?”

While everyone was holding their breath, candidate number 200 hesitated and went up to the podium.

Just when she opened the grimoire and was about to use magic… … When Christa’s magic hit her chest, she fell violently behind her.

“fail.”

As soon as I did that, I received a notification of rejection like a ghost. Cadet number 200 begged with trembling lips.

“Nonsense… … Just give me one more chance! I prepared for several years… … !”

The examiners at Deleiten, which allowed only the best cadets in the empire to enroll, had no mercy at all.

“It’s not possible. Number 201, please come up to the stage.”

Another one like that.

This time, the magic was cast, but the coordinate calculation was wrong and the fireball hit a strange place. And he was hit in the chest by Christa’s magic and failed.

“fail.”

Then another one again.

Next, up to the picture from earlier.

“Failed, please come up with number 216.”

“Failed, please come up with number 244.”

“Failed, please come up with number 267.”

Candidates went up to the podium with their names called and then left the exam room with blank faces.

Although there were many applicants who were notified of failure, there were also a significant number of applicants who felt a difference in their skills and withdrew altogether.

Each review ends in approximately 20 seconds.

Christa, who had watched a hundred test takers disappear in roughly 30 minutes, sighed and shook her head.

“The things you wear to look like an archmage, if you look at them closely, there is nothing special about them. “How did you get the rank of Bandoran (1 star)?”

“It’s proof that Christa is that good. “The old saying that an empty cart is noisy is also true.”

“So is this the end? “Can I go do my studies?”

Among the entrance exam students walking out of the exam room with their shoulders slumped, a bitter smile formed on Lane’s lips as he watched Christa.

okay.

I used to be like that too.

He was arrogant to the point of being off-putting, had no affability, and was only interested in his own improvement without regard for the circumstances of others… … If I had that level of skill, I would have been able to do it with a little attention.

– Lin.

– Lynn?

– Lin!

If I hadn’t met those three people, I probably would have spent my youth like that and grown old like that. That kind of life is so ugly. What should I do in this situation? Would you mind teaching me that the world is wide?

“You just have to overpower it with magic, right?”

Cat and Christa’s eyes widened almost simultaneously at that arrogant remark. When nearly a hundred test takers had already left, one boy was finally seen remaining.

‘what… … ?’

A handsome boy with eyes redder than rubies shining elegantly beneath his black hair. Lane Ludwig lightly relaxed her body and waved her hands.

“There is no need to go study. “I’m going to teach you an important lesson.”

fantasy,