Return of the Class 8 Mage
51.1.Destroy limits (2)
"Sir Ian! I heard you wake up..... S, Mr Ian?"
Your big landlords rushed to Ian's room quickly. He was shocked by Ian. He couldn't help himself. Ian's face, body, robes, and even floor were covered in blood
"What the fuck..... Are you all right?"
"I'm fine."
Answering the question of the great landlord, Ian stood up. Immediately, the bloodstains on his face began to peel like broken breadcrumbs.
"I kind of peeled my skin off."
"Skin....?"
The great lord thought about the meaning for a while.
But he couldn't come to any conclusions. What he said was a mystery to him.
'He's weird like any other witch.'
After a short evaluation, the great master began his main topic.
"Ah, by the way, I'm so glad you're awake. Including my gratitude, I have a lot to say, but rushed here to give you this."
The great landlord gave him a crystal ball.
It was the mediator of which message came from the communication post.
It was different from a communication ball.
“When you left for Great Grass Field, which was about 10 days ago, there was a message coming from the Ivory Tower. The message said that we had to show this message every time your mission was completed, but you passed out…. Anyway, check in a hurry."
Message from the Ivory Tower?
What the hell is going on?
Ian quickly received the crystal ball. Quickly, he injected mana to check the contents.
"Wait, before that, I have one more thing to give you."
Then, Your Great Lord took something out of his inner pocket. It was a letter. It was not a letter which came through the communication post, but a 'paper letter', which had the emperor's emblem on it.
"This is a direct message from the emperor, Your Majesty, through the envoy. The Emperor expressly ordered me to show this only to you, with my own hands.
"Through the messenger?"
"Yes that."
The emperor chose to use messengers and paper letters, rather than use communication posts. That is a risky method that may fail due to time delays. But he chose that way, for what reason?
'Letters that should not be known Ivory Tower,'
Or because of its content, the Ivory Tower might manipulate to delay the message intentionally. After all, both situations evaluate into one conclusion. The letter must be something that goes against the wishes of the Ivory Tower.
'Let's read the Ivory Tower's message first.'
By injecting mana, blue letters begin to be released. Familiar, it was a phenomenon typical of mana letters.
...[.This is a message to Archmage, Ian Page. Because it contains some content that could interfere with Ian Page's mission progress, the Ivory Tower asked us to postpone the message. We apologize for that.]...
Something that could interfere with his mission?
Soon the next sentence was drawn in the sky.
...[.There's a little trouble going on in your house. Unknown strangers have invaded your home, but thanks to the guards, your family and property are safe. Currently, they are under the auspices of the kingdom and the Ivory Tower, so we tell you that you do not have to worry about them, through this letter.]...
There are a few extra things, but that is the core part of the content. In short, there was an invasion, and the guards captured the stranger, and since the nobles and the Ivory Tower were taking care of them, there was nothing to worry about this.
'The Ivory Tower wants me to worry about them.'
They sent this letter to destabilize Ian, intentionally, clearly. However, the problem was that it made Ian feel uncomfortable as intended. He wants to go back to his family now.
"Let's decide after I read the emperor's letter."
Ian barely calmed his mind.
Now, Ian started reading the emperor's message.
...[.To my beloved witch, and my son's friend, Ian Page.]...
In contrast to the straightforwardness of the Ivory Tower's letter, the emperor's letter retained its shape. Nevertheless he must have written this letter in a hasty situation. The letter is neat, but still soft.
...[.If this letter is successfully submitted to you, it means there is still a little hope left for me and my son. By thanking the goddess of fortune, I would like to ask one favor of you.]...
The Emperor stressed that he asked for his help, not to rule.
...[.Since you may not realize it due to the sacred duty of being an Archmage, a great council will soon be held in the free city, 'Demidera', for the monster subjugation in the Great Grass Field.]...
'Why was it held so early?'
Ian's surprised.
That should have happened a few years later.
Ian's known past has changed.
...[.Including your friend, the Crown Prince, Hayden Greenriver, the 5th prince Ragnar Greenriver, the Tower Master Habert Leon, the great captain of the imperial army Duncan Myth and so on, they were chosen to be sent to the council. As you read this, they may have already started their journey to Demidera.]...
But, the situation was the same as his previous life.
From this council, he began to withdraw himself and began to build up his own social power quickly.
It was his debut stage for success.
'In my previous life, it was the tipping point where the Crown Prince began to fall.'
On the other hand, Ragnar showed his outstanding diplomatic skills in this council. As a result, not only nobles, but even others from the emperor recognized Ragnar's talent, and acknowledged the Crown Prince's uselessness.
...[.On this journey, no one could be the eyes and mouth of the Crown Prince. Captain Oliver is a very loyal man, but he is just a fighter. So I beg my help to Ian Page, a friend of the Crown Prince, please go to Demidera, and help him. On behalf of the emperor, I will protect your family by bringing them to my palace.]...
There was, indeed, a special reason the emperor sent this letter.
He was chasing the last hope.
He hoped Ian Page could help the Crown Prince become more of an idiot prince.
"......."
Ian closed his eyes.
He began to evaluate this situation, by comparing his previous life and current circumstances.
'Looks like the Tower Lord is planning this situation.'
Ian couldn't even guess since when he was involved.
Even the invasion of the Great Grass Field monsters might be one of his entire plans, or perhaps a part of it. Ian's head was filled with complex thoughts. However, at this moment, he had to decide quickly.
'Family or the Emperor's help?'
The stranger, who stormed Ian's house, could be sent by the Tower Master, to tie Ian to his house.
"He knows me very well."
Maybe the Tower Master didn't stop gathering information about Ian secretly. He must have known that Ian was obsessed with his family. If the Tower Master manipulated this event intentionally, he did make a decent plan.
"I'm gonna rush to my family."
Whether it was a deceptive move or not, he would not hesitate about it.
Until yesterday.
'To be exact, before a few minutes ago.'
A large amount of mana flowed through Ian's pulse.
Ian entered the 6th grade without hesitation.
Levels are achieved with the following title, 'First 6th class man'.
(ED Note: Awwwwww yes. It was when we were 50 chapters and he was already the strongest human being at 18?17th? I don't remember ..)
'Class 6 has their own special 6th class magic.
A miracle that not even the Tower Master dared to imagine.
Such magic that has no record left.
And Ian had reached a level where he could cast such magic.
Archmage grade 6.
"Ha ha."
Ian laughed lightly.
He only made such a smile when he felt superior.
"What's going on? What's in that letter?"
After a long moment of silence, the great landlord asked curiously. Considering his characteristics, he waited a long time.
"Great landlord."
"I'm listening."
"I'm protecting you and your territory, aren't I?"
Ian asked something out of topic.
But still, you admit it by nodding your head.
"Of course, you are a savior for me, this province, and its people."
"Then may I ask you one request?"
"Whatever you want. I'm wondering how I can repay the favor you've given me."
You said while beating his chest with his fist.
Indeed, he was more suited as a warrior, than a leader.
"Please protect me for a while."
Ian's eyes were bright.
As a 6th grade magician, he knew how to turn things around.