Return of The 8th Class Mage Chapter 137:
“I haven’t released it out into the world yet . It may seem worthless, but its storage amount is a three-class . It’s a storage that would be worth releasing ten years from now . It’s too early if I release it now . ”
Ian couldn’t help feeling surprised . He remembered the enormous four-class storage of mana he had broke when he became a mage . There was no way this small marble could store three-class mana .
‘Amazing . ’
This mage technology was much superior than that of the present .
It was the perfect example of ‘over technology’ .
“Keep watching . Stick the marble in here, and aim at your target with the end of the cylinder . And if you pull on this ring here, which is the trigger…”
Shiram gripped the ‘boom stick’, this piece of metal in shape of a boomerang, and positioned his finger over the trigger .
He then aimed into midair where there was no one standing .
PSSSHHH
As soon as Shiram pulled the trigger, a spell was cast with a loud bang .
Everyone wondered what spell it could be, which was obvious . A ‘magic missile’, which was a Class 1 spell, had just been shot .
“I can shoot multiple bullets as well . ” Shiram said proudly, and pulled the trigger several times, and the number of magic missiles shot out as many times as he had pulled the trigger . It was much stronger than any normal magic missile .
“What do you think?”
“If this is something that is activated by stored mana, can it be used by people who cannot summon mana?” Ian asked . “Like… ordinary humans . ”
“Of course . ” Shiram answered, handing the boom stick over to Ian .
It was an amazing masterpiece, but…
‘I wouldn’t need it that much . ’ Ian thought .
Ian was an 8th class mage . He had an infinity amount of mana in store . He had no need for a magic missile shooting object . Of course, things would be different if this went to another owner .
“Is it possible for you to make a mass production of these?”
“A mass production?” Shiram asked, as if he hadn’t expected this question at all . Then, he understood .
“It’s possible,” he replied, “but I have no intention on doing so . ”
“I see . I understand . ”
“You catch on very quickly . ”
Ian hadn’t asked the reason this couldn’t be mass produced . He had understood immediately .
‘It’s too early for such a product like this . ’
The weapon exceeded the mage technology of the present, and the boom stick was at its highest level .
Such products were too early for its own good .
Ian was about to give up when Shiram started, “However – ”
“I am not sure whether there will be such skilled artisans of this generation other than myself and the ones here on this island . If you find an engineer of this generation, someone who is not gifted as we are, and they are able to figure out the physics of this object and make a copy… I will then permit a mass production through that person . That applies to its functions and strength of the weapon . ”
This was unexpected .
It was a permit that had many meanings .
“I understand,” Ian said, and nodded, although he was not sure whether it would be possible .
‘There’s bound to be a genius somewhere . ’
The mage Ian .
Oliver, the master of martial arts .
Douglas the blacksmith .
They were all of this generation . There was no reason for a genius master of mage engineering to not exist .
“You have fulfilled all of the requirements, so I give you all rights to the dragon’s heart . ” Ian said, and Shiram looked at the heart .
The more one looked at it, it was such a magnificent and amazing object .
“I shall make an object fitting for you, Young Master, just as I have for my other friends . I cannot make any promises . However . . ” Shiram trailed off .
“I will make the same promise I made to Sir Fran . I will make something interesting for you . Something that will be of help to you . ”
“I’ll be looking forward to it . ” Ian replied .
* * *
The scars that had been left in the city by the dragon soldiers were healed more quickly than anyone expected . It was all thanks to Ian Paige, and the ‘magic’ and value of names .
“In comparison to the damage this has caused on the entire city, there has been minimal harm on the lives of the people . It’s quite a relief . This is because the king His Majesty has personally…”
Just as the report that was being stated to the emperor and crown prince, a few lives were lost – a lot less than expected . Ian’s magic had played a big role in this . After all, had he not the power to destroy thousands of dragon soldiers all at once, and cast the Barrier Spell on every citizen?
“I wouldn’t call that a relief . ”
“I . . I . . My apologies, sir!” the servant begged .
Ian’s name alone was also quite influential . The capital is the heart of a nation . The walls protecting the heart of the land was demolished . Yet, there was no movement so far, either from the enemies or the rebels from within the kingdom .
“My lord, we just received a report that the delegation from the dukedom has just crossed the borders . ”
“Already?” the emperor replied . “We received a letter from them only a few days ago . ”
Rather than the tension of war, there had only been helping hands from other nations . There were not only workers, but resources being sent to rebuild the city . The reason was simple . Rather than the city itself, it was the name of Ian the mage who had solved the city’s problems immediately . No nation had the intention of starting a war with Ian Paige around . This was their way of surviving .
“Hyden, would you like to greet the delegation?”
“My lord, please send the other princes . I would like to remain here in the city . ”
“Do you have a specific reason?”
“I would like to help with Hylie and Mrs . Paige with their work . ”
Princess Hylie and Vanessa Paige, who had been named as the “Paige Foundation” were also playing a big role in restoring the city by having personal belongings returned . They were playing a big role in directly solving the people’s immediate problems . The crown prince also preferred to take matters into his own hands .
“Please send the other princes, Father . ”
“You should take the roles of diplomacy seriously as well, my son . ”
“I have decided… not to greed over too many things, Father . ” The crown prince replied .
“What do you mean?”
“I am going to take things slowly . ”
This was the policy of the crown prince, a policy he had made for himself .
“I am not as talented, yet . I have decided to admit that . It is right that I should become professional in every aspect as you, Father, but as of now, I would like to do my best in what I can, while I leave other jobs to those who can handle it well . ”
The emperor’s eyes shone at his words .
Was this really the crown prince?
The crown prince, the first son, had always been the cause of worry .
Hyden Greenriver, the crown prince?
‘Amazing . ’ The emperor thought .
Translations by AsianHobbyist Website .
The crown prince admitted to his weaknesses .
He wanted to leave roles to professionals .
It wasn’t a bad policy at all .
The emperor nodded, as long as he chose the right men for the roles .
He smiled gracefully .
“If that is the case, go on . This right now, would be the best experience for you to take care of your people, as a true king should . ”
“I will be off then, Father . ”
Prince Hyden slipped out of the office . Oliver, who had been waiting on him outside the room, immediately followed, then kept a steady pace .
“Whoo!” the crown prince breathed out a sigh .
He then murmured to Oliver .
“Leader! You should have seen him – you should have seen how my father looked at me with those eyes! I have never seen him looking at me in such a content way!”
“Congratulations, young prince . ”
“Well… I have matured recently, haven’t I?”
“Well . . that, my lord – ”
“Hm? What’s that?”
“ . . Nothing, my lord . ” Oliver replied and smiled slightly . It was enough proof that Hayden hadn’t matured enough to say that he had . But what did it matter? The important thing was that his master, the crown prince, was finally walking the path of a true king .
‘May you never lose that, young prince . ’ Oliver thought, hoping with all his mind as he followed the prince .