Return of the Class 8 Mage
87. prove your eligibility (1)

Chapters 87. Prove your eligibility (1)

(You're not my type.)

“Iya. That's right.”

(Not even my race.)

“Maybe so, because I'm human.”

The dragon's face was like a beast. However, it is possible to see. The twisted expression, the doubt he had in his eyes towards the little human, Ian Page.

(A human being who can speak a language. Such an existence is unique. There's no way he can't recognize me, because I can't, don't recognize him.)

“I'm not the creature you're talking about.”

(Therefore, your existence is a paradox.)

The dragon continued with certainty.

(If you are not that, you must be my kind or a member of my race. That's the only way to be logical. The power you just displayed is not something that can be easily imitated.)

The logic of the dragon is simple.

Humans cannot speak the language of dragons.

There is only one, who can do it.

But you're not the one. I'm convinced.

Therefore, you must become a dragon.

‘Why is he so stubborn?’

It bothers Ian a lot.

How should I respond?

To that stubborn dragon.

“…..I don't know what place this is, but all the dragons have gone extinct from the world I'm in. Do you know that?”

(Back?)

The dragon's continuity changed when he heard Ian.

Seems to be in suffering.

(I have a feeling because I haven't been visited for a while.)

It has been more than hundreds, or even thousands of years since the dragon disappeared, but ‘just for a while’?

‘Time concept has been fully dismantled.’

If so, then it will be possible to equate hundreds or even thousands of years as ‘temporary’. Especially, by a dragon who had no concept of time.

(But that fact and your existence have no relation.)

“Ya, has something to do.”

Ian's voice sounded confident.

That was because what he thought came true.

‘He has no knowledge of the outside world.’

Whatdoes thatmean? This meant that he had no knowledge of anything that had happened for at least the past hundreds of years. That was.

‘Definitely have been locked up here for hundreds of years since then.’

Of course, I'm not sure where this place is.

‘Repository of memory’ is the only name he heard.

There was one truth he could believe.

All these words and knowledge of dragons

‘Have been stalled in time memory since a long time.’

Before the dragon's disappearance.

The stored memory is only those moments.

The creature that holds those memories remains intact.

(What relationship are you talking about?)

The old creature opened its mouth.

Ian also replied calmly.

“Concidentally, do you know the fairy queen?”

(Of course. It's part of my race and the same race. His heart was like a soft child. Why do you ask?)

Not so sure about having a soft heart.

It was a long time ago, so it could have happened.

“He has been waiting for the dragon that disappeared for almost a thousand years. They even set up a permanent home for the family in a place that used to be their nest.

(Thousand years....?).

The dragon mumbled confusedly. Even for the dragon race that lived forever, the time of a thousand years was rather long.

“Perhaps not exactly a thousand years old, but we, humans, regard dragons as mere legends, or perhaps as creatures of the imagination.”

The dragon had been at a loss for words for a while.

Seems very shocked.

It looks from the continent.

“I think so too, like everyone else. However, I am, somehow, in the midst of all the traces left behind by you. Ah, instead of a trace, everything can be planned, maybe. ”

Ian continued on like flowing water.

He chose truth over lies.

“The dragon speech magic I have used, along with it, I have obtained the dragon language book, and gained the power of being a family. The fairy queen I spoke of was with me. The liquid, Elixir, who had sent me here, had also been produced with the help of a Dragonian.”

Of course, only part of the truth is revealed.

The fact that he had returned from his previous life,

The fact that he had used the golden dragon race language,

He didn't want to reveal that much, at least not yet.

“A long time has passed. A lot of things have changed. Even if you ask who I am, the only answer I can give you is that I am human. I can only reveal that I am a human being, who has had some contact with your type.”

Ian stopped there.

He brought out everything he could possibly say.

The conclusion had to be made by the dragon before him.

(…..Incidentally, are there more humans like you in this world? Whether anyone else could speak the dragon language as a human, was the one being asked.)

“No, as far as I know, nothing else.”

(Is that so..).

The dragon closed its big eyes.

It seemed to have fallen into deep thought.

‘I always assume that it exists.’

Suddenly, his form appeared in Ian's eyes. He was convinced of the existence of dragons when he met a kind family and by practicing dragon speech magic. Still, it's mysterious. He's scared too. How powerful is this creature? Even taking a small guess is impossible.

‘Is it possible to reach?’

After reaching the 8th grade level, Ian often thought of things. Although it was invisible, but by any chance if he was to reach the 9th grade then would it be impossible to stand shoulder to shoulder, with a dragon?

‘Maybe...’.

But he found it difficult, now he was face to face.

That is, to ascertain his thoughts and beliefs during that time.

(I've heard your story. Very enticing.)

When his thoughts ended, the voice of the dragon sounded. It's different than before. His voice is softer. The doubt that was seen through his expression seemed to no longer exist. At least that's how Ian feels.

(First, the liquid you drink is not a secret herb called, Elixir. It was just the key to this place, the memory storehouse, and that the child who had completed the key was most likely a race of half my kind. the descendants of the race, called Dragonians.)

“She said her name was Evantus.”

(Yes, Evantus. That's the right name. When the key is solved by the child's breath, of all the countless repositories, you have come to this one.)

Ian felt curious after hearing the words of the dragon.

The expression he had been hearing for a while now,

Time warehouse

He became very curious about it.

“Can I ask a question?”

(Speaking.)

“What's the time warehouse?”

Dragon also spoke without pause.

(My type and my race can easily live forever. However, every detail of their experience during that time is not remembered. So, old memories are stored in this repository.)

Ian could understand the dragon's explanation.

The entity before him is ‘spiritual’ form of it.

‘Spiritual forms that have very ancient memories.’

As Ian did not repeat his question, the dragon spiritual form continued his explanation for sensing that the minuscule human witch understood him.

(My type and their race can come to me, at any time, and ask for the necessary memory, or the memory they want to remember. They can even listen to the obvious answer because I have always lived as a spiritual form among separate moments.)

Memory warehouse.

That name is appropriate.

Isn't this memory storage?

“I saw. Thanks for the explanation.”

(Do you drink Elixir, want strength?)

“….. I won't deny.”

(You must be disappointed. Rather than power, all you get is an ancient memory.)

Right, he's disappointed. But soon he thought differently. Although this was a memory that was over hundreds and thousands of years old, it was still the memory of a supernatural dragon. Of course, there is a lot of value.

“What is it.”

Ian asked carefully.

“Can I see those memories too?”

(Unfortunately, you don't have that right.)

Ian nodded his head.

He already knows.

He just asked just in case.

(However.)

When he's about to give up,

The dragon's voice continued.

(You look a little special.)

Look special?

Hope came to Ian.

(If you wish it, I'll make you equal to my race or grant you the same creature power as the most powerful friends and teachers of my kind.)

My best friend and teacher.

Only that part caught his attention.

Equivalent to dragon teacher.

Was it an entity mentioned just a moment ago?

A unique existence among humans?

Ian kept opening his ears.

(But you have to show that you deserve.)

“How can I show that?”

(Simple.)

The dragon said as if it was nothing.

After pausing for a moment, it adjusted his words.

(….. I mean, it might suit you.)

Along with the new statement, the dragon wings opened. Then the darkness surrounding him disappeared in the blink of an eye. The wide open space that exists. No, wide open space is not a fitting expression as it opens a dark, yet bright infinite space like the inner.

(Is it disturbing? It is a scene that embodies a supernatural space, called space. It's not an actual space, but it's the same.)

‘Room....?’

Ian could not understand.

But he did not repeat the question.

Because what really matters is something else.

“How to prove my eligibility, please let me know.”

(You have to beat me.)

“….. What?”

ask Ian again.

Maybe, that was misheard?

Defeated by whom and by whom?

(Didn't I say it? It might suit you.)

“….”

Ian can't make sense. He almost swore at the dragon. Although it was only a spiritual form, it was clearly still a dragon. He had even witnessed the overwhelming might that shattered his barrier with a single movement of his hand. But do what now?

(You don't have to worry. It is a dimensionless space. You're not gonna die. All the wounds are not real, and the pain you feel is also not real. Moreover, I am not allowed to enjoy the power that comes with being a dragon. Not to mention the breath, the power of language, or even a little bit of small magic. I'm just like a beast.)

All power cannot be used?

Even magic and breath?

Ian's ears lifted.

(If you don't want it, I'll gladly let you go. You will not lose anything because you came to this place like a lost person.)

Dragon's words were attentive.

However, those words motivated Ian.

A wild beast that could not use dragon language, magic, or breath.

‘In addition, everything is not real.’

There was no death and no injury.

Because this space itself is not real.

Isn't it worth taking a chance?

‘Pasti.’

Ian made the final decision.

He looked at the dragon with his deep eyes.

“I'll try.”

(Ohhh.)

Did Ian's response deviate from expectations?

The dragon's expression showed increased interest.

No, that doesn't seem like an interesting case.

If to express it more precisely…..

‘Good catch because I'm bored to death.’

Exactly right. Ian sure.

That it is an expression of that interest.

* * *

It's been three months since Ian disappeared with a flash of light.

The Empire is in the midst of an epic crisis.

“Is the tower lord not back yet?”

“No. Even family members do not know of its existence.”

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“He accidentally hid himself?”

“That according to magic interrogation.”

“Hah, where did he go?”

Ronan, a 4th ranked high class magician, who had temporarily left in charge of the God Ivory Tower, murmured while wrapped around his forehead. In such a situation, where everything was in crisis both inside and outside the empire, where was Ian Page, the Ruler of the Ivory Tower, supposed to control the crisis?

“Call for meeting. All ordained witches must be present.”