### Chapter: 268
The Mage King, Terasius Jeblam.
After hearing the news from Crimson Garden, Kraush finally managed to slip out of the Lion’s Order classroom.
Thanks to the glares from the ladies, his neck felt hot.
But Kraush couldn’t help but sigh.
‘No matter how I refuse, it doesn’t seem to work.’
It seemed he would have to make a decision soon, one way or another. He took a deep breath.
“More importantly, Crimson Garden, explain in detail.”
Kraush quickly walked down the corridor, seeking more information from Crimson Garden.
[ It’s exactly what I said. The Mage King has appeared at Rahern Academy. ]
“Under what circumstances?”
Kraush was about to head to Jeblam immediately to meet the Mage King. But now that he heard the Mage King had shown up, he couldn’t tell if it was good news or bad.
‘Most importantly, who knows what that lunatic might do at Rahern Academy?’
He was certain the Mage King’s visit was tied to something intriguing.
“From the way you talk, it doesn’t sound like he came as a guest, but rather sneaked in, right?”
[ Yeah, exactly as you’d expect from that weirdo. ]
It seemed Crimson Garden had some acquaintance with the Mage King. With a click of her tongue, she explained how he had managed to enter.
[ Right now, the top student among the freshmen is that Mage King’s son. ]
“Mage King’s son?”
Kraush’s response was one of shock.
It was hard to believe because the Mage King had no known sons.
His only child was Biola Jeblam.
Born from a Kekkeshis and the Mage King, she was the one and only.
‘And the Mage King never really acknowledged her as his child in the first place.’
So absorbed in the Unnamed Academy that he hadn’t focused on the Magic Department.
He had even asked Aslan to let him know if someone showed up who reminded him of Abella.
But who would have thought the Mage King’s son would actually make an appearance?
[ I thought the Mage King might have done something outrageous again. ]
Crimson Garden hadn’t returned with Kraush, so she was unsure if the Mage King truly had no sons, hence the delay in information.
“Wait a minute, Crimson Garden.”
As Kraush pieced together the information he just received, he gasped.
“The Mage King’s son?”
[ Yes, it’s definitely the Mage King himself. No doubt about it. He disguised himself using magic. ]
Kraush’s face became incredulous.
The Mage King, known as the greatest sorcerer in the world, is Terasius Jeblam.
And now he has decided to appear disguised?
In a world where only a handful could see through his true identity, there wouldn’t be many who could.
Among them was Durandal, the Battle King at Rahern Academy.
But even Durandal’s ability wouldn’t be enough to see through the Mage King, who had reached the pinnacle of magic, unless he focused entirely on prying into it.
However, there was one person who could see through the Mage King’s magic beside Kraush.
One other who had also reached the pinnacle of magic: Crimson Garden August, who was by Kraush’s side.
‘If I had been alone...’
He might have had doubts about the Mage King’s child but never entertained the idea that the Mage King himself had come.
“This just became a headache.”
Kraush ran his fingers through his hair, looking troubled.
He had intended to meet the Mage King directly, only to find the guy was in disguise.
What a load of nonsense this was.
The bigger issue was understanding this man’s purpose for creating such a ruckus.
‘That rogue is unpredictable; it makes everything even more unsettling.’
Kraush clicked his tongue and sank deep into thought.
He could approach the Mage King directly and have a chat. That option certainly existed.
They must have thought back fondly on those events.
Kraush scratched the back of his head awkwardly.
“I was just doing what I had to do.”
“That’s right! What you had to do! I will definitely do the same, along with you, Lord Kraush!”
This guy was overflowing with enthusiasm.
Kraush felt vaguely annoyed by the overwhelming passion, making it tough to interact.
He subtly shifted his gaze elsewhere.
At that moment, he noticed other organizations’ representatives looking their way.
Perhaps it was because Dolphron’s voice was so loud.
Everyone had been keeping their eyes on Kraush since he entered.
It was natural; he was the most famed figure in Rahern Academy.
“Can we have a quick chat, everyone?”
Kraush calmed Dolphron and turned to speak to the other representatives.
As everyone watched with raised eyebrows, he held up his hand.
“I’d like to take the top student of the Magic Department, Temarin Jeblam, as a prior experience for the Lions’ Order. Would that be alright?”
The student representatives exchanged doubtful glances upon hearing Kraush’s request.
However, their faces didn’t show much surprise.
Instead, sighs, disappointment, and an odd hostility lingered.
“Sounds like you basically want to take away all of the prime candidates for the Special Class, just like last year, huh?”
A figure stepped forward with a clear note of enmity.
He was the representative of White Ghost, an individual named Bell Vandeskeman, who was also the second-place student in the Magic Department.
True to his White Ghost allegiance, he showed no goodwill toward Kraush.
Despite news of Kraush’s engagement to the Empire spreading, he couldn’t take a friendly stance, given the fact that Kraush posed a significant obstacle to the Empire.
Moreover, Kraush’s words were things that shouldn’t be casually overlooked by other student organizations.
“Giving up the Magic Division, will you?”
The second-year students compete to secure as many outstanding candidates as possible.
For them, such an audacious statement was beyond comprehension.
Of course, they had been earnestly told to bring back as many talents as possible to the seniors.
While it was certain the top student of the Unnamed Academy would inevitably go to the Lions’ Order, hearing a claim to take the top student of the Magic Department was an outrageous affair.
Kraush fell silent for a moment, deep in thought.
His argument was certainly valid.
This was, without question, an atrocious act by the Lions’ Order.
Of course, the other student organizations would have grievances regarding it.
Kraush could agree to that.
But Bell had misjudged two things.
“So what?”
“What?”
At Kraush’s question, Bell froze in astonishment.
After all, he never thought Kraush would respond like this.
“This really is a heinous act, so what do you plan to do about it?”
Kuung!
In that moment, a menacing aura emanated from Kraush, consuming the atmosphere.
The auditorium’s ambiance shifted dramatically, and the other representatives instinctively held their breath.
They felt a tightening at their throats as cold sweat dripped down their backs.
And Bell, struck head-on by that aura, began to pale visibly.
As mentioned earlier, Bell had misjudged two things.
Kraush, despite his reputation, was incredibly shameless and reckless.
“And can you stop me from doing it?”
Kraush was far stronger than Bell imagined.