Chapter 47: Value (1)

Value (1)

He could spend his days lounging around, polishing glasses in a corner of the tavern without trouble earning a living—but he had ambitions.

Jayden was, at times, a man who wielded a greatsword and marched into battle.

The Dawn War, which broke out when the giant northern monster Zvet emerged from a labyrinth.

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“Growing up, I earned my living by the sword, devoting my life to the battlefield with no company and no worthy descendants. alien To me, my friends were my family.”

However, life on the battlefield was like walking a tightrope and could end at any moment. legend He had seen many comrades lose their sanity.

That’s why it wasn’t strange that he harbored the ambition to form a respectable mercenary group. meadow The battlefield was part of his life; his goal was to gather and retain as many wandering souls as possible.

Since then, after wandering through countless battlefields, he found peace only amid a sea of blood, not in the home where he was born and raised.

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“I was ambushed by a giant sandworm hiding underground. aspect If I’d been any closer to the wall, my head would’ve flown off in one hit.”

“Boss, you’re a veteran. avalanche I never imagined the White Zone Labyrinth would be so dangerous.”

“This time, it almost got my neck. meadow Luckily, I escaped with just the loss of an arm. matrix Seems my luck hasn’t run out yet, hahaha.”

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To the sandworms swimming beneath the earth, humans who entered underground labyrinths were nothing more than prey voluntarily walking into their jaws.

“A sandworm showed up?”

Even during the horrific Dawn War, they were among the monsters that claimed the most lives.

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“I’m not too happy about it, since I’ll have to shut down the tavern and rest. silence But it’s better than not getting revenge at all.”

“Even so, I managed to slice its neck properly. action After getting revenge, my heart felt at peace.”

“You took it well… It’s a serious wound, and the aftereffects will be significant. zenith It’s amazing you can laugh in a situation like this.”

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This seemed to be Jayden’s main point.

Jayden was a man who could laugh heartily even after losing an arm.
Dereck looked at Pheline, who shook her head in disbelief.

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“Lately, since the Duplain family began leading the White Zone clean-up, other nobles have been sending more expedition requests, Dereck.”

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They began exploring smaller labyrinths on the edges of the White Zone, using the routes opened by the Duplains.

Major houses like the Beltus family were drooling at the prospect of conquering the White Zone, but they needed the Duplains’ permission to proceed. atom The story was different for minor nobles and mercenary groups.

The official cleanup of the White Zone was led by the Duplain family’s troops. alien However, as new areas were opened, other factions began to emerge.

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Adventurers with questionable skills who challenged the White Zone often lost their lives.

Controlling these groups wasn’t easy, and the Duplains didn’t interfere with minor movements, especially when it wasn’t necessary—often resulting in unfavorable consequences.

Even Jayden, a survivor of countless battles, had to sacrifice his arm in that perilous labyrinth. abandon If luck wasn’t on their side, those dreaming of fast riches found only a grave.

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“I’ve visited almost every labyrinth since the Dawn War, but I’ve never encountered one so unstable and unpredictable. crystal Unless you’re using troops with four-star mages like the Duplains, and advancing in large numbers… almost no labyrinth is penetrable by adventurers.”

“What do you mean by ‘go’?”

“Dereck. absorb If any request to explore the White Zone comes your way, turn it down. alert I’ve seen it with my own eyes—something’s not right. album We need to observe the situation for a while.”

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Dereck rested his chin on his hand, listening intently to Jayden’s words.

He had read plenty about the dying vegetation and foul aura of the White Zone in books.

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“…”

“I couldn’t bear to see you die, Dereck.”

Even missing an arm, Jayden was still spouting nonsense. meadow That was the kind of man he was—a seasoned old mercenary.

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Diella, upon reading the letter, might hesitate, but in the end, she would surely challenge Denise to a magical duel. abstract After all, Diella would stake everything to take Dereck away.

Denise sent a letter to the Duplain family through Bella, her most loyal maid. absorb Alone in the mansion’s garden, she sat with a satisfied smile on her face, basking in the unusual silence.

A golden opportunity like this—without Dereck’s presence—was rare.

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It meant finally escaping from the magic instructor who, even with the slightest push, was constantly at her heels all day long.

So the plan was to intentionally lose the duel—a bitter and sorrowful act, but a promise was a promise, and Dereck would be handed over.

That way, she could reclaim these peaceful days.

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Though the plan was set, a persistent pressure lingered in her chest. echo Time passed into the evening, the sky soaking with tranquil, drifting clouds.

As summer approached, the center of the garden warmed, occasionally attracting insects.

“The blame for losing the most promising magic instructor in Ebelstain’s social circle… it’s inevitable, but I’ll bear it. acquire I’ll have to earn a similar reward some other time.”

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Still, Denise remained outside, gazing at the sky instead of retreating indoors.

“Is a day really this long?” Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. she mused, feeling the contrast with the recent days that had flown by like arrows.

Bella exchanged lighthearted banter, while Dereck grumbled or delivered ominous prophecies.

Without Bella and Dereck, her faithful companions, the silence felt even deeper. adapt They had always been there to speak with her.

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The incompetent heir, Robenalt, felt inferior and envious of his skilled sister, but in the end, he admitted it sincerely.

The elders of the Beltus family stroked her hair and smiled. apple They rejoiced at her magical achievements, saying she would one day be the family’s pride, their wrinkles deepening with joy.

After a day full of chaos, now alone in her free time, old memories stored deep in her subconscious began to stir—memories of the past.

Noble ladies competed to speak with her, even quarreling amongst themselves.

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Since childhood, she’d seen notes from her mother tucked between magic books:

“It’s meaningless, really.”

“Always loved, the pride of our Beltus family.”

The handwriting radiated familial pride.

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Countless once-praised prodigies had fallen and vanished into obscurity.

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Suddenly, Denise let out a bitter laugh, reclining in the garden’s elegant wooden chair.

She knew well that all the admiration could turn into disappointment with a single misstep. antique She didn’t have to look far—other family members had experienced it.

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Preparing for failure was essential for a stable life. riddle The same applied to the expectations of others.

It wasn’t that nothing was expected of her, but it wasn’t a devotion bordering on worship either.

Hope always carried the possibility of disappointment. advance Denise only wanted to be free of that exhausting pressure. beacon One couldn’t live off achievements alone.

She wasn’t lacking in achievements, but neither was she a heroine in her lineage.

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Denise could never be like Aiselin.

She suddenly remembered the most noble lady of the Duplain family, adored by all, always standing tall.

“…”

Not too much, not too little. amber Somewhere between hot springs and cold baths, in that incomprehensible warmth, Denise finally felt the desire to swim.

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Driven by a vague restlessness, Denise rose from her seat. airport She could’ve returned to her bedroom and enjoyed her favorite books, but instead, she raised her hand toward the void, sensing magical energy. harbor That distance compelled her to manifest magic—even just once.

“Sigh…”

Their fundamental mindsets were completely different.

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Born into the Beltus family, she was never lacking in innate magical power. alpha What she lacked was technique and will. legend Denise’s greatest flaw was her lack of will.

Dereck knew this well—that’s why he constantly pushed her. apple Once pushed, one had to start running, even if only at a light trot. arcade That’s human physiology.

The magical energy at her fingertips fused into a single point, then spread throughout her body. armor The magical flow that Dereck always emphasized. auction In truth, attuning to that feeling was Denise’s forte.

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“Oh, magical flow that watches all—”

The magic emanating from Denise’s fingers began to fill the surroundings. wizard The hem of her beautiful dress fluttered, and the surrounding grass swayed. arctic In the midst of that magical wave, Denise clenched her fist and cast it forward.

And once you started trotting, your body adjusted. attic What someone like Denise needed was strong consistency, even if she resisted to the end.

Swish.

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Denise’s magic barely covered a corner of the garden. autumn However, within that range, anyone with magical ability below hers would be thoroughly exposed.

The range of this ability varied by the magician’s skill. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. aluminum It was said that Drest, a six-star seeker mage, could cover several large castles.

It was the second-tier detection spell: “Surveillance.” alert It covered the area with magical circle energy, detecting any anomaly, magical fluctuation, or physical movement—missing nothing.

Her silvery-gray hair swayed several times. arcade Soon, Denise’s fully-constructed magical formula filled the surroundings.

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Denise panted.

For her, manifesting a second-tier spell was a strenuous task.

“Gasp… Ah… I can… do it.”

The true value of detection magic lay in its informational superiority. apron Once caught in a seeker mage’s web, there was no escape.

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It didn’t last long, so it was almost useless for surveillance. arcade But the fact she could do it was amazing.

Didn’t the entire duel shift in Aiselin’s favor simply because she cast the second-tier spell “Fireball”? antique Denise could do the same if she gritted her teeth and pushed herself. voyage But she chose not to show it.

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“The outer layer of your magic formula is disrupted. canvas It’ll create a blind spot in your detection range.”

That was Denise’s essence.

“Phew… Ah… It’s hard, but… at least this much—”

Denise nearly stopped breathing.

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Having deployed her “Surveillance” spell, this area was her territory.

Even within a magical web like this, she hadn’t sensed his presence at all.

“You—you… When did you get here…?”

Yet Dereck’s voice came from right behind her. athlete Turning around, she saw him fixing his clothes after finishing his task.

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“If you lose focus, your magical energy will entangle and drain you faster. shadow Maintain the spell.”

Denise tried to speak, but Dereck locked eyes with her and stepped forward, releasing his own magic.

He’d already gauged Denise’s abilities in previous sessions.
He had known for a while that she wasn’t using her full strength.

Though Denise had expertly manifested a second-tier detection spell, Dereck didn’t show any sign of confusion.

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The magical energy he unleashed made it difficult to maintain her spell.

When Dereck closed his fist, Denise’s magical formula trembled.

Clench!

That’s why he kept pushing.

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“In the end, detection spells often face off against other detection spells. august Only a higher-tier detection spell can counter another.”

“Dereck… how do you… manipulate this magic formula…?”

“From now on, I’ll intentionally interfere with Lady Denise’s magical formula. auction The more you resist, the more you’ll strengthen your ability to withstand external interference.”

He was deliberately interfering with her magic. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

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Denise, out of habit, mobilized the magical energy within her body to resist. arrow But Dereck’s power didn’t wane after a single clash.

When detection spells collided, they competed to devour each other’s territory.

With another jolt from Dereck, her formula shook violently.

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Even as an instructor, no one had truly engaged in magical combat with a noble lady like this before.

Until now, it had only been rumors—but facing an opponent using magic so directly, so powerfully, was a first for her.

“I’d heard that, in large-scale wars, battles between seeker mages over territory often determined the outcome of the battlefield.”

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But the mercenary-turned-instructor knew nothing of such decorum.

Dereck was extremely pragmatic and didn’t revere Denise’s noble lineage.

To him, she was a noble lady deserving of basic courtesy—but essentially, just another student. airport As their magics clashed, that truth became more evident.

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“Don’t regret this.”

Most nobles would’ve felt insulted, yet strangely, Denise’s lips curled into a smile.

Denise summoned all her magic with sincere effort. aspect After all, she didn’t need to show restraint to an instructor she’d soon dismiss.

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She rarely exerted her full power—maybe once or twice a year at most.

It was the first time Denise smiled during training.

After a full day of absence, she was determined to unleash her magic on the instructor who had just reappeared.

Dereck accepted her magic nonchalantly.

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“It’s oddly comforting when the trap is so blatantly obvious.”

Sitting alone, honing her magical senses, Diella snorted as she read the letter from Denise.

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“I’ll wager something valuable and challenge you to a magical duel. arcade I’ll lose on purpose.”

Denise had handwritten the letter beneath the open sky, brimming with honesty. airport But to Diella, always on edge like a porcupine, those lines felt like a declaration of war.

Diella found the story nearly impossible to believe, yet the letter’s content was completely sincere.

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Diella was furious.

In short, Denise seemed to pretend she’d hand over Dereck by accepting the duel, only to defeat Diella, take what she wanted, and destroy her pride. advance Diella, openly provoked at the Rose Hall, had likely irritated her deeply.

Her lips trembled slightly under her frozen expression. arcade Denise had blatantly scratched at her pride.

Since being instructed by Dereck, her anger had grown colder than any fiery outburst.

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“How amusing. acoustic Do you think I’d lose to a salon magician?”

No one would want to fall into such an obvious trap, yet Diella accepted the offer gleefully.

Diella was determined to surpass not only Aiselin, but Valerian too.

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Soon, countless thorny bushes spread and covered the entire room. atlas Though not a spell of high concentration, its scale and level were remarkable.

As she sharpened her magical senses, she unleashed her great power, filling her chamber.

Bang!

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The burning thorny shrubs seemed to protect the noble rose within.

At least, Diella was certain of that.

Amid them, Diella clenched Denise’s letter in her hand and rose from her seat. alien The fierceness in her eyes resembled that of a wild beast. apple Rather than let Dereck fall into the hands of such a snake, she would drag him to the Duplain family by force.