Chapter 27 — The Talent Found at the End of Jealousy (2) 1 The academy had several prohibited items. These were mainly things that could control others’ minds or restrain bodies. Items that could lead to secret imprisonment or kidnapping were especially problematic. In fact, such incidents happened quite frequently. That’s why they established the…

Chapter 26 — The Talent Found at the End of Jealousy (1) 1 Manus arrived at the library. There was no better place to spend time until nightfall. Countless books. Letters, formulas, the scent of paper. Isn’t the library said to be a treasure trove of knowledge? To Manus’ eyes, that saying seemed to be…

Chapter 25 — There’s No End to Hatred 1 Class B. Melanie attended class with an anxious heart again today. Since that incident, when Manus helped her, no one had bothered her. But that didn’t mean she felt at ease. No, she realized that rumors about her were spreading quite negatively even beyond that. With…

Chapter 24 — You Were a Caesar Too 1 The knights who came running in were a mix of bewilderment, shock, and confusion. Brions, the undead monsters, lay dead in piles, and the face of the knight they had been searching for was visible. That wasn’t all. The scorched scenery and the lingering smell of…

Chapter 23 — That’s Not How You Use Black Magic 1 Deep darkness. It was a space that gave a sense of isolation, as if separated from the world. The echoing sound of each step revealed just how deep this passage was. It was so perfectly dark that without light magic, one could have fallen…

Chapter 22 — Sub-quest: The Dire Order 1 The barracks. Or what’s called the knights’ quarters. Caesar’s knighthood, symbolized by the red eagle, gathered only the continent’s top talents. It was always mentioned when graduates of Mythos Academy started their professional lives. Just as they say big companies have good welfare, the same applies to…

Chapter 21 — Unfinished but Brilliant 1 To be honest, I was amazed. Even modern palaces wouldn’t be this large. Right, this was a principality. I couldn’t help but chuckle. It was about the same size as the Mythos Academy campus, yet owned by an individual. A scale similar to a campus that could accommodate…

Chapter 20 — The Prodigal Son Returns 1 Morning dawned on the Caesar family. The mansion was massive. Sunlight poured into a place so large it was questionable whether to call it a mansion, as it rivaled the size of a small town. Under the dazzling dawn, a great empire awoke. The servants bustled about…

Chapter 19 — The Girl Seeks a Savior 1 It was a coincidence. An event that flowed naturally, without Manus particularly intending it. He needed time to think, so he deliberately took a longer route. From the campus to the dormitory. The content of his thoughts wasn’t much. How to provide a foundation for Kael…

Chapter 18 — I Am Caesar 1 The duel with a professor was one of the most dreaded tests for students after their second year. A test where they had to withstand a professor unleashing 3rd-class and above magic for 5 minutes. The professors at Mythos Academy were among the world’s best, and their pride…