Chapter 555: Headmaster

Chapter 555: Headmaster



Headmaster's Office, Saratoga Castle.

It was a grand and enigmatic place, filled with an air of mystery and magic. The room was circular with high arched windows that allowed natural light to filter through.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The walls were lined with wooden shelves filled with ancient tomes, strange apparatuses, and magical artifacts.

At the center of the room stood a massive desk made of oak. It was covered with parchment papers, quills, books, and old trinkets.

Marcus Blackwood, the headmaster of this ancient castle, sat at the head of the table. Across from him, sat the Department Head of the School of Summoning, Mathilda Whitaker.

"So what do you think, Headmaster?" Professor Whitaker asked in a respectful tone.

"Hmm." Headmaster Blackwood gently placed Adam's book on the table, speaking with a faint smile, "Fascinating."

Professor Whitaker sincerely praised, "His insights into the art of teleportation are truly deep. When I asked him how he came to know such profound secrets, he said he was fortunate to have had an epiphany."

"An epiphany?" Asked the old headmaster with a raised eyebrow. "To have gained enlightenment at such a young age, he is truly a very promising young man."

Professor Whitaker smiled. "It has something to do with his deep understanding of the Way."

The headmaster's eyes lit up. "No wonder..."

Professor Whitaker glanced at him with an inquisitive look. Seeing this, Headmaster Blackwood lightly chuckled, "No wonder he found one of the Raven Inheritances."

"What?!" Professor Whitaker nearly shot from her chair. She looked at the headmaster with a dumbfounded expression, asking incredulously, "Adam, he... he found one of those inheritances?!"

Saratoga Castle was an ancient magical institution considered to be one of the Four Pillars of the Acadian Empire.

It had nurtured and raised generations of powerful Magi who had gone on to leave a deep mark in the world of Tron.

These powerful Magi who had graduated from this prestigious institution had left behind countless inheritances for future students.

But the most precious and sought-after of all these inheritances were the Raven Inheritances.

The reason why they were called so was because these inheritances were left behind by the founder of Saratoga Castle and Ravenfell who had a mystical connection with ravens!

In many cultures across Tron and even numerous magical civilizations in the Greater Universe, ravens were associated with wisdom and mystery.

Furthermore, these birds were also said to have an intimate relationship with the Spirit World.

"The revered founder of this castle was an expert in the School of Summoning. Moreover, he was also said to be a great philosopher of his time who studied the profound subtleties of the Way," the Headmaster began.

"So it isn't a surprise that someone like Adam has stumbled upon one of his inheritances." "Legend has it, that his inheritances cannot be found when searched for. Supposedly, the inheritances choose their inheritors," said Professor Whitaker in a slight daze.

The only other person she knew who had chanced upon one of the inheritances was the person sitting in front of her-The Rank 4 - Mana Core Magus, Marcus Blackwood!

However, even she had never imagined that Adam would be destined for another of the inheritances left behind by the founder.

"When did he find it?" She asked curiously.

"Hmm, I believe it was two months ago," said the Headmaster after some thought.

As the current owner of the castle, naturally, he knew everything happening inside this ancient structure.

He had the power to surveil every nook and cranny of this place, however, he refrained from monitoring what happened inside private spaces such as the dormitories and the professors' offices.

But Adam had come across the entrance of the Raven Inheritance in one of the secluded corridors of the castle. So, naturally, the headmaster knew about it.

"Indeed." Professor Whitaker nodded with gratification.

"I've had the opportunity to speak with his students, Arthur Doyle, Aiden Thorne, and Eleiney Strange recently. All three of them have shown deep understanding in not just the analytical aspect of magic, but also the philosophy of the Way."

She paused for a moment before adding in an amused tone, "I still remember the day I had told Adam about taking in students. He had vehemently argued with me, saying he wasn't fit to be a teacher. But it turns out, it was just the opposite."

"Hmm." Headmaster Blackwood went into deep thought. "It would appear that the Magus named Berger Glynhorn has done quite a job in raising this young man." "Headmaster, do you know Adam's mentor?" Professor Whitaker asked with slight surprise.

"I do not." The headmaster shook his head. "I've only recently gone through Adam's

background. You could say his encountering the Raven Inheritance has made me very

interested in him lately."

He then looked at Professor Whitaker and asked, "Anyway, what did you want to see me for?

Surely, it can't just be about Adam's research paper."

Professor Whitaker solemnly replied, "It's about the Grand Magus Tournament!"

"Ah, I see." The headmaster nodded. "So the time has arrived."

"Yes. Although it's still five years away, we need to start making preparations since this time

we'll be the one hosting it," said Professor Whitaker, her eyes twinkling with anticipation.

In the years following the establishment of the Acadian Empire, four powerful organizations

rose to prominence.

They were called the Four Pillars of the Empire!

The Grand Magus Tournament was inaugurated by the founding emperor of Acadia to foster friendship and camaraderie between the young Magi of this continent.

Of course, the Four Pillars used this tournament to establish just who amongst them was the

more superior arcane institute.

This tournament was held every thirty years as a friendly competition between the Four Pillars of the Empire as well as the elven Magi of the Baja High Forest. It was hosted by each of

them in turns.

This time, it was Saratoga Castle's turn to host the Grand Magus Tournament!

"Alright then, Mathilda." Headmaster Blackwood got up from his seat and walked toward the window. "I'll give you full authority over this. Don't let me down."

Professor Whitaker hurriedly got to her feet and respectfully bowed, "It will be my honor,

Headmaster!"

"Hmm, good." The headmaster looked out of the window, gazing at the distant city of

Ravenfell.

"It's been a while since I've visited the city. I suppose I'll go for a stroll."

The next moment, the old man's body broke down into countless ravens before all of them

flew towards Ravenfell.