Chapter 82: The Battle of the Mages (2)
xfAtfSensing killing intent, Ethella turned to the side. From the darkness in the air, a shadow lunged at incredible speed, striking her chin.7Ucjxrf
XZZIA fist?lrU
1TtDozens of shadow fists then flew towards her. Ethella crouched, guarding her vitals with her arms. Despite the dull thuds echoing in the mountains, she stood firm, as if rooted to the ground.wFqYZ
OV7Oh? She withstands this too?eexqCCA
yKnAny ordinary person would have had their bones shattered by now, but Ethella’s eyes, visible through her guard, were still clear.9VlTsr5
0NhUlcRI acknowledge your toughness, but let’s end this.SZD
NitCGyFShadow hands appeared from all sides, grabbing the groggy Ethella. Her limbs were stretched out as the Might of Darkness tightened its grip on her wrists and ankles. Her large glasses were tilted, cracked, and blood streamed from her lips.zmaDQh
UCrxArcane cast Poison Cutter. It was a Triple Mix magic, much more complex than fusion magic, infusing rotation with the darkness and adding poison.aOFa
54BThe magic, sharp as a blade, cut through the air, rushing towards her. Sensing the instant-death spell, Ethella exerted all her strength to sever the shadows, took a deep breath, and screamed.aQiTeF
0LUVAaaaaaaah!8UkbY
B8cLIVvThe high-frequency roar, knocking down bushes as it raced through, shattered Arcanes darkness like smoke.nyIWcj
nsbIt was the Pama’s Shout, a technique of the monks.5n38
So557UKarsis Yung, an ancestor of the Karsis Order, once said that awakening of the human spirit comes with a resounding roar. Pama’s Shout was a righteous method that broke evil magic with a roar, similar to a sinner startled by thunder.aH9
QEfO6Buried in the roar, Arcane shuddered. His skin tingled, and his hair stood on end. He had rarely encountered Pama’s Shout in his 130 years of life, and now it was used by a woman barely in her mid-twenties.BjC4Z2C
alEHahaha, this is why I can’t leave this business.xw4
jdkFplWThe greatest talent brandishes the spirit honed to the extreme like a master sword.Ul32
oONo4maWhat an interesting affair.HLB
WeB0DSomeone will die, and someone will survive.nxS5
hdRGThrough endless destruction, creation, and re-creation, magic evolves, doesn’t it?yCF
OAIIndeed. Surely.gw6r
lA6dArcane cast Poison Cutter again. Seeing her chance, Ethella, grasping her ankle, severed the Might of Darkness and cast Spatial Warp. As she flew away like a bending flash, the Poison Cutter passed through the afterimage of light.yST
FJPPhew.DmV0
wEJArcane whistled. The humiliation of retreat is great for the strong, but the ability to retreat without hesitation is also crucial in battle.VgC
sbwArcane walked towards where Ethella had stood. There was blood on the ground she hadn’t completely dodged the attack. If the poison had seeped in, she couldn’t have gone far.rKcg5
ih8S8ugThat cheeky lady will have a hard time.3ByVf
ll9CArcane was delighted to meet a formidable foe after 40 years. He had encountered a genius with a trinity of a Zoner’s Spirit Zone, hand-to-hand combat to sever the Might of Darkness, and the noble spirit of a monk.R1OyB
Q2GA certified 6th-grade magician, wasn’t it?ivul
u5BOiY7Her rank was certainly high for her age, but geniuses don’t conform to societal standards. If not bound by her duties as a teacher and seeker, Ethella’s rank would have been much higher.dSK5
AiG2p3Alpheas Myrhe. That brat is respected?wC4PbgS
WgGrSArcane looked up sadly. As his mental control released, the trees straightened, revealing the darkened sky.EmU
zEAWptArent you ashamed, Alpheas? To be respected by someone superior to you. What a tragic reality.iqfLHd
MXOXtU0Lamenting his disciple’s incompetence, Arcane slowly walked away. The darkness spread on the forest floor, showing him the path to take.K1v
9OeDamn it! Where could he be?N17MKsJ
1pewBUzThadd grew increasingly anxious. Alpheas was not at the lodge where he was sure to be. If he hadn’t been captured by the enemy, there was only one place left.aiirEd
QqqXiMaster!i98
cZ4QHe burst into the headmaster’s office. But Alpheas was not there either.VT9h
60AsnpThadd didn’t give up and examined the books on the shelves. He knew that Alpheas had set up a personal space here long ago.NwZ
bRsO0There must be a mechanism. I cant go through all the books.pC1s
7KPT2JIHis gaze quickly caught a book. Titled ‘Perceiving Darkness,’ it stood out among the old magic tomes. Knowing his master’s past, Thadd was sure it was a portal directly connected to Alpheas’s memories.OyBvi2
VUHXPulling the top of the book, a heavy mechanism turned, splitting the bookshelf sideways. A tunnel with stairs leading downwards was revealed behind the wall.4cOt
4wc0As Thadd descended the stairs, the tilted book returned to its place, closing the bookshelf. He opened an iron door, revealing a small room with a crystal lamp. Numerous items were displayed on an old shelf, looking antique enough to be in a vintage store.PkXp
RLndyA portrait of a woman hung on the wall. She wasn’t strikingly beautiful but had a gentle and modest appearance.5wB7gJL
HJdb9eThat must be herTW2Qcbp
OrlRThadd gazed at the portrait, lost in thought. Alpheas’s words were true. Her eyes seemed to possess a magical power that drew people in.Q4tyHD
gT9lLWho’s there?xtEyl
BrrIaStartled, Thadd turned around. Alpheas was sitting on a chair in the corner, leaning on his knees. His face, twisted in anger and confusion, was unlike his usual self.E4r
lR23TMaster! Youre safe!xrD
JTYNYou… seem to know me.bUASPWu
kKozThadd stopped as he approached, understanding the situation from Alpheas’s words.wkKgEx
1mDs1NYouve lost your memory.8o6
qzLGLike other teachers, Alpheas must have been affected by Arcane’s magic. But as a certified 4th-grade magician, he had taken measures before completely losing his memory and sought refuge here.CY12
RqwSHearing Thadd’s words, Alpheas approached a bronze mirror, examining himself with a serious expression.UrGJ
CXH0mHmm. Lost my memory, have I? I thought I had suddenly come to the future. Anyway, it’s quite annoying to see my 18-year-old face turn into an old mans.8fX
FW71olThadd’s eyes widened. 18 years old meant about 40 years of his life had been blocked. If Alpheas hadnt been so rational, he might have gone mad by now.b4AMYaZ
SzNYes, lost memory Perhaps it’s for the best. At least I haven’t been robbed of my life. But where is this? What happened that I lost my memory?RoTa5
6fCxiJqA magician cast dark magic to harm you, Master. You narrowly escaped it.YjUQMsy
6hZ8wTelling a person who lost their memory that might only increase their anxiety, but Alpheas seemed unperturbed.ChP
nQTZav2Really? How old am I now?1u0
VlKeFDXUh, you’re sixty-three.kkaX5
4PWSixty-three, huh. So, what have I become?eiD
nyMdJ2Pardon?OAZk
wvHNI’m asking what magical achievements I’ve made.xGK
GEUl2axAh, well, you’re known for your noble character and currently serve as the headmaster of a magic academy.47zWdE4
cay8Alpheas showed a look of disbelief. The genius known as the light of the Myrhe family, teaching others? Considering his personality, it seemed impossible.zmemvM
I0Y8Nr9So you’re saying I became a teacher?G7ud61
EFvKYes. Everyone follows and respects you, Master.n0GHT
rC7Puhahaha! Puhahaha!ZkYz
KDqAlpheas burst into a mad laughter. Initially, he was annoyed by his sudden aging, but after learning he had lost his memory, he stopped caring. The thought of hearing about his accomplishments was even exciting.Z7qXCNs
VZ9F19mI must have matured quite a bit. A headmaster, huh. Then, is this place a palace? Has the prince ascended to the throne?zMJc
KUwIThadd became anxious. Even for a rational person like Alpheas, bridging a gap of 40 years was not trivial.MrM
op7MyJThis is a private academy. It’s the Alpheas Magic Academy, which you established yourself.R8yKYZu
DzrJiPrivate?L5O
9QrAlpheas’s expression crumpled. A genius like him should have at least been teaching royalty. But private? What happened in these 40 years?5Y2kikB
Uzklw…What grade am I?7ECyszg
EAiPardon? Oh, thats…TJRoOoq
qkxWThadd hesitated. The records proved how great Alpheas was in his youth. He lacked the courage to honestly reveal the current reality.r8IfE
pvxRW3Out with it! What grade am I? You said Im sixty-three, right? So, am I grade 1? Or grade 2?SRt9Wl
js579k0Thadd, looking guilt-ridden, replied softly.Cta
nTmCYoure grade 4U62
IHZAlpheas staggered. The shock was too much for his aged body. But soon, he couldn’t contain his burning anger and raged furiously.Hwdv03I
CzCQquWhat the hell did I do! Idiot! Pathetic fool!pzepnt
cStAlpheas hit his head, reproaching himself. With the talent given by God, he should have been at least 2nd grade after 40 years. But 4th grade?jJk
0slMWhat happened? What foolish life had he led to end up like this?rMByA
PvuPfHe needed to know his past. Everything. Determined, Alpheas glared at Thadd.ZHE9Bc
02v5QPYou can undo dark magic, right? You said you’re my disciple, so you must know Photon Magic?PiXp
Yq6RMcYes. I’m not sure how long it will take, but with your help, it should be possible. Butqau7
8upThadd suddenly realized.8dw
lR7TVICould this be not a curse, but a blessing?6MKKwF
Ie0Alpheas had lived with guilt for 40 years due to a mistake in his youth. If losing his memory could cleanse his past, it would erase a lifetime of regret.JFXI
ycjDA6bMaster, do you really need to regain your memory?Hc4O
xFgWhat? What are you talking about? Its my memory, of course, I need it back. There must have been a problem. Even now, I can still reach higher realms if corrected.6JZbZ6o
jmcMaster. I know it’s hard to accept. The light of the Myrhe family, known for divine talent, just a 4th-grade headmaster. But that’s why I urge you not to. You made a grave mistake, Master, and suffered for 40 years. It’s time for you to be free. Maybe this is a pardon from God?ZDtm
6SfhIAlpheas, reverted to 18, knew how past wounds could torment life. If such things really happened, accepting and living with them was an option.Y5kqj
7275GRoaming the room in thought, Alpheas suddenly noticed the portrait on the wall.v1LHCYi
KHttNWhos that woman? Isnt this my room?QcI1
aQAAIt is your room, Master.Igtd
gpvdq5cReally? I hung that picture? Shes not even beautiful, and her eyes look dim. Like a simpleton.pWOu
ExY0BmLThadd was overwhelmed with emotion. Knowing who she was to Alpheas, he couldnt contain his sorrow.bs157b
vcpQRuMaster, you shouldnt say that. She is…I6xd1MV
tenZgSkAlpheas turned away from the portrait with a look of irritation. Nothing made sense to him.rlnunAo
WETIIll regain my memory. This future is too far off from my plans. I need to know what happened.mJXl
KgRYPlease reconsider, Master. Life isNxzt
4DetItTHey, you.m6sPS
sougAlpheas interrupted Thadd with a haughty look. Thadd realized there was no falsehood in his master’s words. This was the young Alpheas.Bb6dQ
vOWYou said Im your master?sqtdSO
VXlZYes. Its been an honor, and Im always grateful.YsG
Spdi3uThen consider yourself expelled as of today.MmR
IYMtcTWhat?EthM
R4iAlpheas was serious. He was Alpheas of the Myrhe family, losing 40 years of memory without batting an eye, a paragon of intellect.efkPVKO
fHYZWhats so important about regaining past memories? I dont need a pathetic disciple like you.N2e9
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