Chapter 93-1: - Maizen Tyren (2)

Chapter 93-1: - Maizen Tyren (2)

With the sudden appearance of the dark mage, the students started to retreat hesitantly.

Despite receiving education to face dark mages, there were hardly any students in the first year with practical combat experience.

Moreover, the opponent was a dark mage estimated to be at least level 5 or 6. And to make matters worse, it was a fallen dark mage who used to teach them.

"Professor, why...?"

When a student trembled and asked, Maizen smiled faintly.

"... Do I still look like a professor to you? It's truly a regrettable perception."

Maizen slowly scanned the students with a penetrating gaze.

They were still young and weak, but in a few decades, or even a few years, they would surpass his own achievements and possess talent to rise higher.

Does that make sense?

*'How much effort did I put in...?'*

He, too, polished his magic skills, studied, and trained every day.

However, despite his efforts, the ultimate achievement he could reach in terms of talent was around the Class 4.

He aimed for higher grounds. He wanted to become someone superior and surpass everyone with a stronger power.

That was why Maizen reluctantly chose the path of alchemy, as there were clear limits to magic.

He hoped to excel as an alchemist by solving the Delta Augmentation Formula he was most confident in.

But even his talent in alchemy was mediocre at best.

It was fortunate in a way.

Maizen had a natural talent for the art of flattery, which reached a high level and it could ingratiate him with those of high status and cater to the whims of those in power.

So, Maizen managed to become a professor at Stella Academy based more on his connections than his skills.

Nonetheless, he considered himself a decent alchemist.

He had written quite remarkable papers, participated in significant research, and had become a professor at Stella, after all.

With his proficiency in both magic and alchemy, he had established himself as an authority in academia.

Now, wouldn't it be okay for him to aim even higher?

That thought shattered into pieces shortly after entering Stella.

Eisel Morph, who showcased alchemy skills superior to his own, and Baek Yu-Seol, who had exceptional ideas; not to mention Alterisha, who always surpassed him in everything.

He couldn't understand.

Why did they have to be better?

He had thought that he had studied diligently enough.

Why should he fall behind those younger individuals?

That sense of inferiority...

That jealousy.

All emotions converge into one.

He had become the current Maizen Tyren.

"Ha...."

Now it was okay.

In front of him, geniuses with the qualities of archmages were gathered.

There was no need to envy that talent anymore.

The casting of magic.

As soon as she confirmed it, Edna shouted, "Block it!"

**Thud!**

At the same time, Mayuseong leaped using Hyper Jump and swiftly descended upon Maizen, striking him with a spear made of a massive rock.

**Boom...!**

However, a crimson shield was generated and blocked the attack, causing the spear to disappear in an instant.

Mayuseong didn't stop there and conjured dozens of pillars of flames from the ground, which enveloped Maizens body, then he struck a rock barrier behind him, blocking his path of retreat.

Immediately after, from the sky, a giant mass of flames descended.

Hong Bi-Yeons patented move, Fire Beam.

** Kwaang!!!**

The shield formed by Class 5 magic was instantly shattered like spiderwebs, and when Eisels lightning struck, it was completely destroyed.

"What...!"

Maizens pupils shook in surprise. It was the price he paid for underestimating the abilities of geniuses blessed with magic.

"Ugh!"

Eventually, when Edna unleashed a massive beam of light, Maizen's body, which had grown to nearly 3 meters in size, retreated backward from the impact.

It wasn't difficult to hit him in that state.

The faction members of Hong Bi-Yeon, who had finished their casting, also activated their magic and began attacking Maizen.

Up to this point, it seemed to be going smoothly.

But Edna knew that wasn't the case.

Maizen hadn't attacked yet. It wasn't that he couldn't, but rather that he chose not to.

To prepare for a powerful strike.

To test their strength.

Despite unleashing so much magic, Maizens casting continued without interruption.

"No... I can't stop it."

Edna gritted her teeth and shouted.

"Everyone, brace for impact!"

The students who were already frightened by Maizens casting halted their attacks and deployed their shields together.

Shield magic, in its original form, involved combining multiple small shield fragments to maintain a stronger defense.

Shields deployed by different mages lacked cohesion, but when so many Class 2 mages deployed their shields simultaneously, it provided a reasonably effective defense.

A massive and blue magic circle appeared in front. Earth-attribute mages lifted the ground to create a defensive barrier, and Edna unfolded a shining shield specialized in dark magic protection.

And in an instant, they all shattered.

Not even a sound could be heard.

They only saw the massive dark flames shoot in their direction before their vision blurred.

"Kkuhh...!"

Despite trying to absorb the impact as much as possible, the students scattered in all directions, tumbling and falling.

Edna, too, grimaced and clutched her aching back, as it seemed to have suffered severe strain from colliding with a rock while flying backward.

"Ge... darn it..."