Chapter 280.1: Jet-Black Staff ②

Chapter 280.1: Jet-Black Staff 2

A magical device that makes objects float and displays them. The Magi of the academy were gathered in front of the jet-black staff set there.

You can distinguish two types of Magi. The research group who stay indoors and conduct research with the goal of establishing Magic theories, and the practical group who want to master magic and use its power, regardless of the theory. The majority of the Magi fall into the latter category. The knights and Magi Treasure Hunter are the best examples.

And yet, most of the Magi who remained in the academy for a long time were the former.

Hearing about the new research material brought by Lucia, the gathered Magi observe the staff and whisper to each other.

Hoh So this is the Sword Saint (Kensei) treasure item I have never seen a staff like this one before. (Magi 1)

I heard that Thawne Rowell once traveled around the world during his martial arts training and conquered several Treasure Shrines. If we can confirm where he got it from, then its abilities can be confirmed too (Magi 2)Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com

Is it a botanical magic staff? But this color and this shape (Magi 3)

To be able to snatch something that the straight-laced Sword Saint (Kensei) had kept all this time, as expected of Unrestricted Creation's (Bansho Jizai) brother (Magi 4)

One of the young assembled female Magi grumbled to Lucia who had her arms crossed and a glint in her eyes.

But how can you check something without touching itCan't we just wear gloves or something? (Young Magi)

No. You never know what might happen, so don't do anything unwarranted! (Lucia)

A large group of Magi who love research more than three meals a day gathered, but no one touched that staff because Lucia blew away all the non-compliant Magi who tried to touch it. Research-oriented Magi lacks practical skills. Few would be able to find an opening against Lucia, who regularly absorbs plenty of Mana Material and is accustomed to troubles caused by her Party Members.

After making sure there are no more non-compliant people, Lucia stares at Anna.

Anna-san? What part of this is keeping it secure! (Lucia)

Aaahahaha, it can't be helped. There is no way the Magi in this tower wouldn't gather after hearing about the Sword Saint's (Kensei) precious item. Moreover, it is not like a Relic is often brought to us. (Anna)

A Staff Relic is not only valuable research material but also a powerful weapon. And most of them, which are found very rarely in Treasure Shrines, do not make it to the academy due to financial problems. The fact that a new Staff Relic has been brought in is such great news that Magi from other laboratories are gathering around.

Besides, if we hide it, it will attract even more people. Wouldn't it be safer to keep it like this, under everyone's watch, until the professor returns? (Anna)

Well That may be true, but (Lucia)

Do not underestimate these researchers, who are more fascinated by theory than by the great power of magic. They are passionate about their own research, but at the same time, they are always on the lookout for the research of their peers. In this academy, which advocates friendly competition, every action is permitted for the sake of research. The law is only half-working here. Some of them even break into locked rooms with impunity, and some of them conduct human experiments with their fellow laboratory colleagues. It is nearly impossible to control all of them.

Especially LuciaYou are a Hunter, so everyone's attention is turned towards you. You even have your proud Onii-san who is a famous Relic Collector (Anna)

Muuuh (Lucia)

Apparently, Lucia is not very comfortable when her Onii-san is being praised. At Anna's tease, Lucia's eyebrows *pikupiku* twitch and she gave a small groan in resignation.

During the commotion, part of the ivy grows and attacks another Magi who was frozen and standing still. It moves with an agility reminiscent of a serpent catching its prey.

The Magi who was caught first was thrown away, so I rushed over to her. There were no noticeable wounds on her body. Her heart was still beating, but her face was pale and she was completely unconscious.

She was sweating like an overflowing waterfall. Those symptomsIt is from a deficiency of Magic power.

Don't tell me It is sucking Your magic power!? Wh-What is this staff!? (Anna)

The lower part of the staff splits into two halves and slithers down from the display device as if those were legs. The Magi, who had been observing the staff with shining eyes, took a step back at the creature-like gesture.

The ivy that makes up the staff became even longer and thicker. It no longer looked like a staff, but more like a plant Monster.

While screaming, one of the Magi attacked the staff. As if on cue, blasts of fire, blades of wind, and bullets of ice were launched from all directionsAnd the staff trembled violently. The wounds caused by the spell instantly healed and it grew even larger. It was as ifAs if it had absorbed the magical energy of the spells.

When she begins to have an idea of what it was, Anna stepped back.

Don't tell me it is an Anti-Magic Creature? What Is this!? (Anna)

See! I told you so! Seeee! Nii-san, you idiot! You are treating me like Luke-san even though I never ask for this! I didn't even touch it! (Lucia)

Do you think it is the time for this!? (Anna)

The gathered Magi scatter like spiderlings. The former staff casually tosses away the Magi who had all their Magic power absorbed as if it had been done with it, and checks Anna and Lucia in turn and turns its body towards Lucia. Lucia's lips tightened, picked up a long staff that someone had dropped and pointed the tip of the staff at it, and said.

All right. Come onI won't let you do what you want, Nii-san! (Lucia)

Lucia! Against an opponent where Magic doesn't work, even you will (Anna)

Grr I will bash it With the staffAh (Lucia)

The former staff looked at Lucia for a while (Although it didn't have eyes) but it quickly changed its stance. It turned around and dexterously used both of its newly formed legs and ran off. The ivy that seemed to be its hand spread widely and engulfed the Magi who had failed to escape. I don't even want to think about how far this mysterious staff will grow as it continues to absorb magic power. This academy is the best Magic Academy in the Empire, and there are hundreds of Magi, from masters to novices.

The former staff destroyed the exit which was smaller than it was and ran into the corridor.

Hey! Where are you going! (Lucia)

Lucia followed in hot pursuit. She is indeed a level 6 hunter, chasing after a monster without hesitation. Anna checked the warehouse that had been destroyed to its limit and the fellow students who had collapsed due to a lack of magic power and thought about what would happen when the professor returned and put her head in her hands.

What do I do (Anna)

Thanks for reading! And thank you Chulbom for the ko-fi! Sasuga a member of Strange Grief. If your Magic is not working bash the monster with your staff! Lucia comparing herself to Luke and saying I told you so was so funny