Chapter 68

“Killian Eurasia?”

Kiel asked again as he confirmed Killian’s face.

“We meet again, Sir Kiel.”

Right after a light sword salute, Killian met Celot’s eyes.

“I am honored to meet the renowned commander of the Five-Colored Magic Order.”

“…….”

Celot acknowledged the sword salute with a nod, his mind still reeling from Sharle’s introduction moments before.

‘Eurasia’s fourth Superhuman…….’

Bastian Constantine had surpassed the wall of the 6th star, but it was a stretch to call him a complete Superhuman.

‘Excluding him, if there is anyone else who could have reached the level of a Superhuman… is it one of Fred Perry or Loen Favre?’

He had seen them in the past when Simon Eurasia had been accompanied by the family’s elders.

They were individuals of excellent character and skill, even before being a knight and an apothecary.

And now, Killian Eurasia.

Celot scanned the new Annihilation Squad Leader.

‘What Kiel and Sharle said was true.’

He could feel it even though he was concealing his presence.

Killian Eurasia was not an incomplete Superhuman.

“A sudden guest. What is going on?”

“I was just about to report on that.”

Sharle recounted the events of the past few hours.

How Killian had ‘coincidentally’ stopped by the Hut and helped control the mana that had just begun to rampage.

Of course, she did not mention the commotion that was about to break out when the magic engraved at the entrance of the Hut was dispelled beforehand.

“If it weren’t for Lord Killian’s help, the damage would have been incomparable to what it is now.”

Only then did Celot and Kiel grasp the situation.

‘He controlled the mana released by the Head’s rampage. Has he really stabilized the 7th star?’

‘There’s no reason for Sharle to lie……. Killian Eurasia, you’ve become even more of a monster in just a few months.’

In any case, Killian Eurasia having become a complete Superhuman and bringing him here were two different matters.

After a moment of scrutiny, it was Kiel who spoke first.

“You’ve acted unlike yourself.”

He reprimanded Sharle.

It was a rebuke for bringing in someone from Eurasia when the family was in a state of disarray.

“Uncle, this is not the time to be concerned with such things.”

“What……?”

“The survival of the family is the top priority. Isn’t that why you are going to the Floor of Training, Uncle Celot?”

“Foolish words. You know one thing but not the other!”

“It is you who knows two things but not the third, Uncle Kiel.”

“……!!”

Normally a loving uncle and niece, they did not back down when it came to family matters.

“Both of you, stop.”

Celot raised his voice.

Even without mana, it was enough to make them feel pressure.

“We have kept our guest standing for too long. Let’s sit down for now.”

At Celot’s suggestion, Sharle sat opposite Kiel, and Killian sat next to her.

A short while later, a family servant brought tea.

“Lord Killian. No, now that you’re the Annihilation Squad Leader, the title of Sir would be more fitting.”

“Please, call me whatever you’re comfortable with.”

“I’ll ask you directly. Did you make some kind of deal with Sharle?”

“I did.”

At the bold answer, Kiel’s eyebrows twitched.

As he was about to say something, Celot raised a hand to stop him.

“This child would not have made a promise that would harm the family.”

When Sharle smiled brightly and nodded, Celot continued.

“Do you know the current situation of the family?”

“I have heard a rough outline.”

“Even if you are a 7th star, your life could be in danger.”

Even after reaching the 7th star, known as a Superhuman, there was a new realm above it.

It was advice from a senior who had crossed the wall decades earlier.

“I am the Annihilation Squad Leader of Eurasia.”

“Hoh. You have great confidence.”

He could return alive after facing Hegel. It was a statement he could not have made without confidence in his own skills.

“Confidence is good, but this is not something to be moved by confidence alone. May I test your skills?”

“Please do.”

As soon as he gave his permission, Celot released his mana.

The violet mana dominated the commander’s office and began to press down on Killian’s body.

‘His skills are incomparable to Mainz Kimbel’s.’

Not only the density of his mana, but there was not a hint of hesitation in his handling of it.

If he had to find a match in Eurasia, it would surely be someone of Escardo’s caliber.

‘This is perfect.’

Killian’s Aether and scabbard were full from absorbing the Magic Tower’s mana.

It was the perfect condition to be compared to someone who had reached the end of the 7th star.

Tzzzzzz.

The blue Sword Membrane, formed with the scabbard as a medium, pushed back the violet mana.

Kugugung.

Celot increased the intensity of the pressure.

A force like Haki tried to break the Sword Membrane, but.

Tzzzzzzt.

Killian also strengthened the Sword Membrane, completely defending against the violet mana.

Just as the two manas temporarily mixed.

Hwaaaaak.

The suddenly unfurled Carpe dominated the commander’s office.

“……!!”

“…….”

Neither Sharle nor Kiel showed it, but they were both surprised.

When Celot burst into laughter and calmed his mana, Killian also withdrew Carpe.

The commander’s office, which had been clashing with the mana of a 7th star until a moment ago, became quiet.

“Well, you got me.”

“It was thanks to you deliberately giving me an opening, Sir.”

“Even so, not everyone can do something like this.”

To reverse the flow into one’s own at the moment the mana mixes.

It might be possible for an Arch Mage, who is considered to have mastered mana, but it was not an easy task for a Sword Master who wields a sword.

‘A new pillar has been born in Eurasia.’

Celot briefly calculated the odds in his head.

‘If a knight of this caliber guards the front, the risk can be reduced to below fifty percent.’

He felt it was worth a try, even against the Head who was synchronized with the Magic Tower.

The deliberation was not long.

“I look forward to working with you, Sir Killian.”

“Brother……!”

Ignoring Kiel’s reaction, Celot extended his hand.

“You will not regret this.”

Killian also clasped the Superhuman’s hand without hesitation.

***

Before meeting the Head, who was in a state of Oblivio, Celot suggested they take a day to prepare.

“Fuuuu.”

Killian, sitting cross-legged, exhaled.

‘Since he’s connected to the Magic Tower, I should consider him to be beyond the 7th star.’

The Magic Tower, which provides a near-infinite supply of mana through the rotation of countless formulas.

To unleash that power like a rampage was something only a mage who had mastered the 7th star long ago could do.

It was also said that the Head of Cornelia had learned secret magic and had even fought an 8-star mage from the Empire.

‘I should consider him to be on par with our Head.’

Hegel Cornelia.

He was an opponent that even Killian could not help but be nervous about.

He managed his tension by circulating his Mana Heart until nearly midnight.

It was then that Sharle came to visit.

With a clear look of fatigue, she showed her usual refreshing smile.

“I had intended to invite you to the family someday, but I didn’t think it would be in this way.”

“I agree. Didn’t you say to rest well?”

“I have something to give you.”

Sharle took off the pendant around her neck and handed it to him.

It was an object made of composite steel, engraved with the sun symbol of Cornelia.

“It’s a magic tool made to correspond with the mana of the Magic Tower.”

“……?”

“Originally, it was made so that only the chosen ones of the family could use it, but I just modified it a little while ago.”

“Are you telling me to use it when danger strikes?”

“It would be too much of a waste to give it as a token of love, wouldn’t it?”

“…….”

The corners of Sharle’s mouth went up.

“There isn’t much time, so you’ll only be able to synchronize with it once, but with the Lord’s understanding and control of mana, that alone should be a great help.”

Of course, I hope the moment to use that power never comes.

She added briefly and stepped back.

“I have to go straight to the Hut, so I don’t think I’ll be able to see you off.”

“That’s fine.”

Killian put the pendant around his neck.

The violet mana wrapped around his body once and disappeared.

“Then, I wish you a safe return.”

Sharle left.

‘She’s a peculiar woman.’

Killian sat back down on the floor and focused on the task of circulating his mana.

***

The next day.

Killian and Celot used the family’s warp stone to move to the basement of the Violet Magic Tower.

The third basement floor.

It seemed the entire floor was called the ‘Floor of Training’ and was being used by the Head.

Killian’s equipment had not changed from before, and Celot was wearing a staff and battle robe, in addition to a few other magic tools.

“Uncle!”

In front of the warp gate to enter the Floor of Training, Arles Cornelia came out to greet them.

He had features similar to Sharle’s and short-cropped purple hair. His face was pale, as if he too had suffered from the reflux symptoms.

Having been contacted beforehand, he exchanged a brief glance with Killian and then looked at Celot.

“Will you be alright?”

“The decision has already been made. What is the Head’s condition?”

“He is still in a state of Oblivio. He is also connected to the Magic Tower.”

“Is that so.”

The Floor of Training was designed so that the mana of the Magic Tower flowed more easily than in other places.

If a rampage like the previous one were to repeat a few more times, either the Head or the Magic Tower might collapse.

‘Perhaps both.’

If that happened, it would be the worst-case scenario for Cornelia.

“There’s no time to delay. Disconnect the ‘Floor of Training’ from each of the laboratories.”

“But if you do that… won’t it be difficult to release the mana?”

The mana used on the ‘Floor of Training’ was designed to be released and dissipated into the eight laboratories.

If the connection was cut, those who entered the ‘Floor of Training’ would have to bear the full brunt of the mana’s rampage.

“If things go wrong and a battle breaks out, an unmanageable amount of mana will be released. If that happens, it won’t end at the same level as yesterday.”

It meant that even if such a situation arose, he would not involve the other mages and would resolve the problem on the Floor of Training somehow.

“There is nothing to worry about. Sir Killian will assist me.”

“……Understood.”

Arles bowed politely and retreated to the command room.

In front of the gate, Celot reviewed the plan one more time.

“Even in a state of Oblivio, the Head will instinctively react to mana. He won’t wait for the family’s secret technique to be completed.”

“How much time do you need me to buy?”

“Ten minutes.”

A Shik unleashed by a mage who had mastered the 7th star over a period of ten minutes.

Its power would by no means be light.

It also meant that if he failed, Celot would fall into reflux.

“Understood.”

“I like how straightforward you are.”

As the two of them crossed the gate, an iron door three times their height appeared before them.

Even from beyond the door, he could feel a scorching heat.

Sssss.

Ss.

Without anyone saying who should go first, they reinforced their bodies with mana.

Celot poured violet mana into the door.

Kugung.

The massive iron door opened on its own.

In the middle of a large cavern, there was a middle-aged man with long purple hair.

Around him, a massive but unstable current of mana was flowing.

When Celot waved his hand, the door closed.

‘Oblivio. A state of unconsciousness.’

Celot, who met Killian’s eyes, nodded.

Sreung.

Killian drew his sword and walked forward.

Behind him, Celot, who had begun his calculations, started to emit violet mana.

At the same time.

“…….”

Hegel Cornelia lifted his head.

His two eyes, shimmering with violet mana, were unfocused.

Kwarurururu.

The mana of the area rushed in like a torrent of fire.

Hwoong.

Killian swung Aether without hesitation.

The tangible sword energy cut through the Head’s mana, stopping its movement.

A long line was drawn on the cavern floor where the sword energy had grazed.

“…….”

“I know this is rude for a first meeting, but.”

He released his mana as he met the gaze of Hegel Cornelia, which was directed at him.

Within the fully unfurled Carpe.

Killian raised his sword.

“Do not cross that line, Head.”

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