Vol. 1 - Ch. 63 - Mage's Embryo (2)

So this lousy, sloven person was actually the one-and-only monster among the already extolled Knight Order?

Well, that sure gave him some brownie points. Hmm, maybe he could actually teach me? However, the awkwardness in the air was gradually kind of making it hard to turn him down.

The dilemma that I was caught in between was whether I should force my escape or stay and see how it went. Just as I was wrestling with my ideas, Dante-san added.

“Nothing beats first-hand experience, no? Besides, I bet you can't imagine why Dew-san is hailed as the one and only talent in scouting magic.”NewW novels updates on nov/el/b(i)n(.)com

Dew-san, with his arms crossed, sighed upon hearing that and said,

“Haa. Hey, brat. I'm going to show you the basics of scouting magic. However, you don't need to pander to it if you find it uninteresting. Squash whatever Justin said just now from your mind. You should have things you want to do, right? A whimsical guy like you is best left alone to your own devices, that is the best teaching method for you. I’ll do something about the decree from my end.”

His words put me into self-reflection. I didn't expect this person to be this serious about my future. Godorfun had shown the same thing as well. I really should stop projecting the image of my boss from my previous life onto everyone.

In response, I deeply bowed my head.

“Thank you very much for your consideration. I’ll surely let you know.”.

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“Why haven't you tried your hand at scouting magic all this while? It's really bizarre that you haven't, given your talent...”

“I couldn't find any interest in it whatsoever that could give a push. Yeah, no particular reason.”

I mean, I couldn't just say ‘I’m looking for something cooler’ right in front of the person said to be a master of scouting magic, right?

However, Dew-san, who seemingly reading my mind, said,

“It is how it is. We all had a longing for magic that goes boom or bam in our childhood. Well, it was a pipe dream I discarded when I enrolled in the Academy though.”

As he spoke, he dispelled the lethargic expression from his eyes, widening them, and naturally unfolded his previously crossed arms.

"Well, like this, it can be used against wild animals or monsters to intimidate them. It comes in handy when driving prey into a corner."

I got on my knees in that instant. I was taking the pose only the criminals take in this world supposedly— Dogeza (orz posture), and with a loud and clear voice, appealed to Dew-san.

"I had eyes but I failed to see the venerable! Please, accept me as your disciple!"

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A tremor shook my whole body to its core when I faced Dew-san's intimidation wave. It had been a while since I came to know about magic, and there had always been a nagging feeling tugging on my heart. Now that I thought about it, everything was clear. Oddly, this world didn't have the 'wind' attribute.

The missing 'wind' attribute, which was usually one of the major elements in light novels, was actually a no-attribute external magic in this world? Like, holy cow, what kind of plot convenience was this?

However, it was a fact that the mana's movement possessed physical property. My fluttering mantle earlier was proof of it. But if it was possible to cause wind by outer mana circulation, which had no relation to attribute conversion, that meant even I should be able to do this— absolutely so.

The answer was right in front of my eyes all along, but I failed to notice it. But, it was also due to the doubt I had. Why did no one in this world use it?

Just as my mind was dominated by a maelstrom of thoughts while I was kneeling, two knights entered the courtyard.

"Ah, shoot! I guess I missed the interesting part. Why is he taking that pose?"

A tall and lanky knight said— I remember him. He was that kind-faced, popular examiner during the practical exam.

"Nah, you just came at the right time, Parch-san. Still, what brought this burst of energy, eh? From your couch potato mode." Justin-san said, grinning.

I ceased my thoughts for the moment. For now, all that mattered was that I had come to know mana could cause wind. I couldn't wait to start my investigation over it.

I slowly got up from the ground, took a look around, and declared in a loud voice.

"I, under the tutelage of Master Dew, shall master the art of mana operation, and become a mage that vanquishes all foes — and obstacles — to oblivion with wind magic! That which embodies the essence of wind, and be someone in tune with it— I aspire to be the Great Sorcerer of the Wind!”

T/N - Damn, truly a lightning fast change in attitude huh. It reminds me ‘Junior had eyes but he couldn’t see Mt. Tai’ from Chinese novels, If you have read them.

E/N - I can’t believe that the ‘wind’ attribute hasn’t been discovered yet. I mean, it’s all around us after all. You’d think that would be one of the 1st things mages of old would try to manipulate. Well, whatever. ????‍♂️ (I guess they're hung up on attribute conversion talent, and wind magic doesn't seem powerful according to what Dew did---for now)