The Rebirth Of The Hero’S Party’S Archmage [EN]: Chapter 69

The 69th Story

Court Chamberlain Willem blinked, staring at the wall of nature with a blank expression.

As the First Administrator of the Electorate, this middle-aged man, who received damage reports every summer, was particularly shocked by the display before him. The western part of the Empire was humid year-round, which weakened the land’s foundation, making it prone to severe flooding during the summer months.

“C-Can we actually use this?”

“Yes, we can.”

“Distance. Can you tell me the effective range when actually used?”

“The magic imbued in the scroll differs slightly from when I cast it myself, so it’s hard to say precisely, but I estimate it could easily reach 3-4 kilometers [approximately 1.8-2.5 miles].”

3-4km?

Was such a range even possible? Or was it not entirely impossible?

‘Didn’t an unidentified Archmage accomplish something similar last summer?’

Willem’s mouth involuntarily opened as he recalled that incident.

“Giritten.”

“?”

“That embankment in the Giritten region… did Rain Wi-jak really create it?”

He had sought assistance to replicate the feat, but couldn’t locate the mage. He had heard rumors from the villagers, but he found it hard to believe.

That disaster prodigy accomplished this? It seemed unbelievable.

But was it really true? At this point, doubting it seemed strange.

“Giritten? Ah, Giritten.”

Rain nodded, seemingly pleased to hear the region’s name.

“That’s the magic I used when I helped there. Thanks to that experience, I devised a good spell for the exam, so it’s a win-win.”

If that was the case…

That meant…

There was no need to hesitate any longer. Court Chamberlain Willem raised three fingers faster than anyone else.

“Three, give me all three!”

He would have taken all hundred scrolls piled there if he could… but unfortunately, each judge was limited to purchasing only three scrolls.

“Please wait a moment.”

Rain immediately retrieved his writing tools and began scribbling magic circles and mathematical formulas on the parchment. Willem looked back at Crown Prince Lyda.

“Your Highness, use all three scrolls allocated to you here!”

Lyda, who had been captivated by the magic that effortlessly blocked the flood, finally raised his head.

“What?”

“This is the magic we desperately need, as we constantly suffer from flood damage. Your Highness is well aware of that!”

He certainly was.

But he felt slightly awkward asking someone of lower status, someone who appeared to be his age, for all three scrolls with such enthusiasm.

“But we have Archmage-level (4-star) wizards in our palace.”

“You can use it in areas where Alfred can’t reach! And if you present this as a sample, you can initiate mass production of the scrolls!”

He couldn’t act even if he wanted to now. Countless people were already crowding around Rain, clamoring for scrolls.

“Give me one, give me one!”

“I want two! Ah, why did I get one with that weird muscle magic!”

“Give me all three!”

Whether they were lords of small regions or village chiefs, flood damage during the summer was a common concern.

Not everyone had access to high-ranking wizards like the Elector’s court wizards.

From that perspective, the magic Rain demonstrated was like a secret weapon to safely navigate the next year’s floods.

“Magic for flood damage, huh? That’s an interesting concept.”

Head Professor Marchena’s eyes sparkled with interest. Vice Professor Kyle smirked.

“Indeed. Floods in the summer are a problem everyone faces except for those in the North, so it’s a very practical approach.”

But there were only 35 minutes remaining. Regardless of the number of orders, it would be pointless if he couldn’t fulfill them all.

‘Only three scrolls can be made in advance.’

The parchment used for the scrolls was a very expensive material. What if all the magic circles were drawn on that precious paper, and the student couldn’t sell even ten scrolls, let alone a hundred?

All the remaining ninety scrolls would have to be discarded.

That’s why this rule had always been traditionally enforced in this exam.

‘It’s a little cruel… but if you start late, you can’t be in the top 5 no matter what you do.’

And the magic Rain Ludwig chose was 3-star magic. It would take an enormous amount of time just to draw those complex and intricate formulas.

‘It’s strange. Even though it’s such a desperate situation, rather than being worried about what he’s going to do, I’m actually looking forward to what Rain Ludwig will do….’

Realizing the limitations of manual labor, Rain paused for a moment and called the assistants to request extra writing tools.

“Did you ask them to bring everything we have? Not just one set?”

“Yes.”

“What is that… what’s the reason?”

“Isn’t everything needed for the exam provided?”

The assistants were taken aback by the unusual request, but to avoid any repercussions from those in power later, they brought as many writing tools as he asked for.

As they watched to see what he would accomplish with the request… a shiver soon ran down their spines.

“The brushes……?!”

“They’re rising……?!”

And on the parchment that floated in the air, the brushes wrote magic circles and mathematical formulas with a single stroke.

“This is…… telekinesis?!”

By that time, not only the judges but also everyone in the audience had their eyes fixed on Rain Ludwig.

They couldn’t look away.

It was like a performance.

The mysterious sight of six brushes rising simultaneously and drawing magic circles on the parchment in a uniform manner was a spectacle that couldn’t be bought with money.

“Is that even possible?”

“Can you exert such delicate control with telekinesis at the same time?”

“Vice Dean, what is that……?”

Wizards could tell.

That’s why they were even more shocked.

Because they understood better than ordinary people what Rain Ludwig was doing.

“He’s multi-calculating six telekinetic powers.”

The Vice Dean of the Chaihark School muttered with surprised eyes, swallowing dry saliva as if he couldn’t believe it.

“Isn’t multi-calculation the realm of Archmages……?”

“Yes. Lynn is famous for making a name for himself with that multi-calculation 300 years ago.”

Multi-calculation can be understood as the ability to calculate n mathematical formulas simultaneously in the caster’s mind.

“It’s a realm that even geniuses, let alone ordinary people, can’t dare to reach…….”

Was what Owen wrote in his letter true?

– In my humble opinion, the Ludwig family will become the leader of the next generation of magic. Please do not scold Logan for losing in the Magic War…….

Multi-calculation was the pinnacle, a realm that only those born with the innate talent to become Archmages could reach.

But Rain wasn’t satisfied with that, and suddenly began to cross his hands [a hand seal technique].

At the same time, as he watched two more brushes and parchment floating in the air, Tyrintid of the Special Affairs Department let out a sigh of disbelief.

“He can use the Bargante type too?”

How could he, who was born and raised in the South, handle our Northern hand seals so freely?

“That’s, that’s really, really amazing.”

Vice Professor Kyle expressed his heartfelt admiration. Marchena’s lips twitched as he looked at Rain with serious eyes.

“It feels like I’ve come to a magic performance.”

Although they are looked down upon by wizards who study magic in the Magic Tower, magic artists also exist and perform the duties of wizards.

They spread dreams.

The dream of magic, all over the world.

And that dream becomes the foundation for nurturing future wizards. You could tell just by looking at the eyes of those watching Rain in the audience.

“Wow……!”

“Amazing! Eight brushes are moving completely at the same time!”

“That’s real magic……!”

And even if they don’t become wizards, they also play a role in letting them know the new possibilities of magic.

“……!”

Just like a new fire was igniting in the heart of Crown Prince Lyda, who was watching this miraculous sight up close.

1. Rain Ludwig: 82 sheets.

2. Krista Warden: 75 sheets.

3. Nora Redon: 69 sheets.

4. Kayden: 68 sheets.

5. Lillian Karain: 67 sheets.

Wiber, who was pushed out of the top 5 in an instant due to Rain’s rapid rise to first place, could only stare blankly at the electronic display.

‘This doesn’t make sense… he overtook me in 30 minutes?’

Even if the number of people ordering scrolls increased explosively, Wiber was not confident that he could close the fifteen-sheet gap and get ahead in the remaining time.

This was normal.

That was abnormal.

The situation that was unfolding was unbelievable. Cold sweat ran down his spine.

“I told you to watch carefully, right?”

Elin Ludwig smiled at her nephews, who were staring at Rain as if entranced.

“…….”

Brim Ludwig clapped silently, wiping away tears of joy from the admirable sight that made his body tremble.

‘It feels like it was just yesterday that he was toddling around the mansion, but he has grown up so wonderfully….’

Kaybern, I really wish you could be here to see that proud back with me.

“Amazing, Rain is really amazing!”

Casena, who had been nervously cheering for Rain, looked back at Madelia.

“Can I use magic like that too? Mom, someday!”

Startled by her daughter’s passionate expression, she gently stroked her daughter’s lavender hair.

“Of course. Casena can become like that too.”

Of course, it may be impossible to reach that exact level, but Casena has a bloodline limit that only Page’s bloodline can use in this world.

If she pushes the power left by the founder of magic and the one and only Great Sage to the limit, reaching a comparable level will not be a problem.

“I’ve never doubted Director Doran’s insight before…….”

Runen of the Special Affairs Department spoke with a hollow laugh.

“I also had a slightly negative opinion about Rain Ludwig. That’s… he really was a genius worth it.”

Tyrintid, who had always expressed negative opinions about Rain, also replied without taking his eyes off Rain.

“No.”

“Yes?”

“He’s not a genius, that’s all.”

Yes, he’s not a genius.

I know for sure now. The reason why Doran Slade, that annoying guy, said that Rain Ludwig could not be included in the golden generation of [a group of exceptionally talented individuals].’

‘He’s not ‘unable’ to join, he’s ‘not’ joining…….’

Shivering from the goosebumps caused by the absurd realization, he added this.

“Those Ludwigs, they’ve created an absurd monster in three generations…….”

When the bell finally rang in the Dragon Blood Arena, signaling the end of the exam, the names of the top five that appeared on the electronic display were as follows.

1. Rain Ludwig: 100 sheets.

2. Krista Warden: 87 sheets.

3. Nora Redon: 80 sheets.

4. Kayden: 79 sheets.

5. Lillian Karain: 79 sheets.

Kyle, looking at the list of successful candidates, felt a shiver run through his body and said to Marchena with an excited expression.

“Do you know that, teacher?”

“Hey, you have to say what you know, right?”

“No one except the 2nd Sage Riot Warden has ever achieved the feat of using up all 100 scrolls in the final exam!”

Rain Ludwig has caught up with that achievement. Then Marchena narrowed his brows as if scolding him.

“Yes, until now.”

“Yes?”

“Now, if a guy who uses up 100 sheets comes out in the next generation, shouldn’t there be a different modifier attached?”

Kyle, who immediately understood his teacher’s words, smirked. It was safe to say that Marchena, who was famous for being stingy with praise, had given the highest praise.

“Except for Riot Warden and Rain Ludwig, no one else has ever achieved that achievement…… is that what you mean?”