Return of the Class 8 Mage
45.1 5 years later (2)

"Mr Ian!"

In the entrance hall of the Ivory Tower, Ian had arrived.

It was always filled with the passion of the young witches.

Between 5 years, there are many new faces.

“Ah, you have arrived. Today is your last day, right?”

"Your good days have passed, Mr. Ian."

“Will they not give you hard work since you were young?”

The most different thing compared to 5 years is the atmosphere.

Especially, people's attitude towards Ian had changed a lot.

They did not envy or look at him with envy.

Most of them liked Ian sincerely. Unlike the other Archmages, he did not try to rule them with authority.

"I don't have a choice. I am the youngest."

“Typically, age doesn't matter in the Ivory Tower, right? Whoever is better at magic is higher, right? I'm actually older than you if you want to mention age. ”

Lyla who had just become a witch officially made a joke with Ian without fear. To the other Archmages, his actions were quite rude.

"Haha, I'll remember."

Ian formed a new force by collecting young blood.

And this project is going fast.

Many people followed Ian. Not only the young witches, but also some old witches supported Ian.

Ian is the new core of the Ivory Tower.

“Then, see you again.”

Ian stepped on the golden disc.

Now, he looks very natural with it.

In fact, it matched him more than any other in the Ivory Tower.

“So if you want to take this disk, work harder ~ haha.”

Ian pointed at the golden disc.

And after Ian's joke,

“Boo!”

The young witch on the first floor scorned him.

Archmage who joked with the other mages, and the mage who reacted with him.

It was a very rare sight in the history of the Ivory Tower.

"Ah, you've come."

The elevator arrived at Tower Lord's room.

It was Tower Lord Harbert, who was in charge of the final individual lesson.

His face did not change much even though 5 years had passed.

“I remember the day when I first heard. It felt like just a few days ago I heard a great boy appear on the north side. Now you've grown into a young man since childhood, haha. ”

The Tower Master usually put a mask on his face, but what he had just said was the true impression for today.

He's getting older as time goes on.

He realized it was flowing every time he saw Ian.

So he felt rushed. He had many plans to execute.

“That means I'm getting older as you get older.”

“I'm sure you'll stay healthy for more than 10 years into the future.”

After the greeting, the Tower Master checked the documents.

It was Ian's individual reports and lessons.

"remarkable. Every report is a compliment to you.”

The Ivory Tower taught Ian in a very biased way.

Especially, for the history of the Ivory Tower, the task and attitude of the mind were almost like a brainwashing procedure. From start to finish, it was full of excuses and reasons why Ian had to be loyal to the Ivory Tower. And Ian followed the curriculum and gave very good grades. Unless he got along with the crown prince, he was one of the perfect members of the Ivory Tower.

“How lucky you are for the empire and Ivory Tower. There is no doubt why other young witches are following you. You're like a walking textbook of a perfect witch. ”

There was a hidden intention in the Tower Lord's praise.

Ian formed a new stream in the Ivory Tower.

Many young witches followed Ian.

Whether Ian did it intentionally or naturally, he became their idol.

And the Ruler of the Tower was unhappy with that fact, as the tallest and oldest core member of the Ivory Tower.

"Haha, you're embarrassing me."

“Hm, just look.”

With a mysterious answer, Tower Lord leaped onto the main topic.

"Not everything. It will be my honor."

"Haha, even if it's just for manners, it makes me feel good."

Tower Lord brings 'medali'.

It was a medal formed by white ivory written with the ancient imperial word.

"I congratulate you on finally becoming a true Witch and being told to follow your duties."

It was the medal that proved Ian was the Archmage of the Ivory Tower, but Ian could not give it away, nor did he need it. It was only necessary when the person was ordered to perform the 'duty of an Archmage'.

“Anywhere in the province, it will give you the authority to order soldiers and people to serve as you wish. You will need it from now on.”

Archmage had quite a special task unlike the others.

In short, their job is 'the ultimate problem solver.

It was their job to solve a very difficult problem like a natural disaster, or the rampage of monsters. Therefore, their duties were usually short intensive tasks, and the strength of the medals was quite useful.

“Is there an area that requires Archmage at the moment?”

"You didn't say it."

The Tower Master answered quickly as he waited.

Ian is at service.

It was not the kind of task he could avoid.

Because he was given all the support that Archmage had, forever.

“We lack hands. As you know, Helene is lost in action. I don't want to burden you, but we desperately need your strength.”

Which means Ian has responsibility for his departure, so he has to do this job.

Ian is the main reason why Helene went missing.

"Is there a job I can afford?"

"Ha ha's. You are one of the best strengths of our Ivory Tower. If you want, you can do anything. Please do not underestimate yourself. ”

As he said, the Tower Master let go of mana. As Ian's report has illustrated on the air 5 years ago, summed up requests from each province are illustrated.

“I'll give you a chance to choose because it's your first time.”

Out of the three provinces, they asked to lead the Archmage.

'Roadmeer Province' which contains the largest port city,

'Benson Province' produces the most iron.

But most importantly, 'Pieric Province' was what attracted Ian.

'That was the area where I was done in my previous life.'

The mission of doing 5 years is a task for every witch.

And it was 'pieric province' where Ian went to lead his mission.

'I heard that there was a big problem before I was taken to the area.'

That's what Ian reminds him of.

And it looks like this request is a 'big deal.'

'The province is connected to the Eastern Great Grass Field.'

People used to say that the 'Eastern Great Grassland' was filled with half by monsters, and the other half by the natives.

And the province was in contact with such a dangerous area.

Since their daily life was war, it was the province that had the strongest infantry in the entire empire.

Moreover, because of its rich soil, it was the most grain producing area.

“Pieric Province sounds interesting to me.”

“It is the most requested province. We have already sent two 3rd class magicians and an imperial army, but it seems like it is not enough. ”

Ian didn't expect much. They already had the best infantry of the empire, and led witches. Furthermore, they received an additional imperial army and even two 3rd class magicians, but that was still not enough?

“It looks like monsters from Great Grass Field are on a rampage.”

Monster invasions from the Eastern Great Grass Field were quite frequent.

And the people of Pieric province are already veterans with them.

But they still send out such desperate requests?

As far as Ian knew, the scale wasn't that big.

More and more Ian began to be interested.

“All the details are here, so please read and give me the answer till today. If you don't want to, I have to search ......"

“No need. I'm handling this case.”

Ian has decided.

If that was his duty, it would be easier for him to work in a familiar place.

"I'm going to the province of Pieric."

Ian's first assignment as Archmage.

It was the province of Pieric.