False Hero

Seated in the pub, I looked at the professor as I squinted my eyes "Why this pub man?".

"Huh? What are you talking about? this pub is a relaxing place to study and besides it's also relaxing for me since my research takes a lot of effort."

I took a sip out of the blood of the cloud or cloud of the blood---- ah, well I forgot the name. I looked at the professor as I asked "What are you researching?"

"I am actually trying to upgrade the previous device I made. the device that enhances the mana output of a spell."

"Oh, that would be a great way to reduce consumption of various mana powered devices." 

"Exactly!!"

Lying ---- he is lying. I can sense the residue of divine energy from him. I was able to sense it since the day we met. He is still working at what his wife failed at.

He is still continuing the research of his wife.

He didn't try to store divine energy in his body but he has tried to use divine energy. The man is in a poor state----- he takes black moon, a substance that apparently helps you dream things that you want. 

People who want to achieve their delusion take this drug and I guess the professor takes this drug to not let go of his wife. The man is in pain but I am not sure if I am the one that can help him, I don't think I am that person. 

According to what I have heard, he has started asking around for any volunteer who can give their body for research, Of course in return for money. Many people who are in need of money would willingly accept the offer, but he is still hesitating. 

It's good that he is hesitating because the day he accepts the offer-------

"Professor Blake," I said as I took a sip from my drink, I didn't look towards him. 

"What is it Grey?" he asked.

"It's okay to pursue and continue to the dream of your wife. You can do whatever you want, it's your life. But remember that there is a line that we shouldn't cross. Your wife knew that fact and that's why she offered her own body. 

I am saying is that ------ don't become a monster in the pursuit of your research." I laughed as I said "Eh----- don't become me, that's what I am saying.

as I was done talking, I heard a sigh from the professor as he looked above. "You knew? how long?"

"From day one."

"I see, I see---- you are terrifying Grey. I can't lie about the fact that you are very much terrifying. You know Alice was absolutely terrifying and you are just like her." 

He paused for a second before asking "What----- what am I supposed to do Grey? I am not ---" his voice broke as he continued "I am not sure about what am I supposed to do anymore, I can't ----- I can't let go of her."

I got from my chair as I said "Where is your wife buried?"

He looked in confusion as he asked "why?"

"Eh, what are you talking about? tomorrow is her death anniversary ---- I would like to visit one of the greatest researchers that ever lived," I said with a gentle smile.

His eyes teared up. "Ah----- you are also very much like your dad. My wife---- she --- she is buried in the burial ground of this city."

"I see," I walked out of the pub as I said, "Then I will meet you there tomorrow in the morning."

Today I didn't learn anything from him. But well there isn't much to learn now since I just focus on sorting out my mage circle. The process is going good and with the help of it I was able to perform spells that I previously couldn't and the output of spells has also increased.

Maybe if I master mana thread and mage circle, I will be able to stand a chance against gods. But first, I will have to master both of them with mana before trying it with demonic and divine energy.

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It was the lecture after lunch and it was Aunt Ronia's lecture. She has touched on various topics over the course of the past few lectures and today she was going to teach us ----

"Good afternoon kids and today we will learn how to increase the level of your spell. For starters, I hope that you all are aware that you can increase the strength of each spell. But sadly it can only be done by training every single spell in your arsenal over and over, not only mindlessly casting the spell but also observing every little aspect while you are casting the spell. 

Little aspects such as how much mana are use supposed to use and at how much interval. Eh --- you will know, just follow me to commons ground and we will see what I am talking about." 

She said as she walked out of the class and she never tells us to follow her. Everyone was confused as she walked out. 

I got up as I looked at my group as I said "Let's go, we will have to follow her."

"Huh? then why doesn't she tell us to just follow her?" asked Lily. 

"You are missing the point, that's what makes her so damn cool," said Frank and he was overexcited while saying it. 

Yeah, he is a fucking simp. 

"Shut up Frank, don't give me your bullshit opinion," said Lily as she go up. 

"Bullshit opinion? that's what half of the academy thinks."

"I know that she is cool."

"Eh? then don't call my opinion bullshit if you think the same. By the Grey, what do you think Professor Ronia?"

I looked at Frank as I asked "what do I think? I admire Professor Ronia."

As we were walking out of the classroom. Lora grabbed my hand suddenly stopping me from going outside. Along with her Lily, Aetna and Rai stopped. 

Oi Rai, at least you don't stop like this. Stop acting like you are interested in me just to make it awkward for me!!!

"Grey, I am really interested in you," said Rai out of nowhere, winking at me. 

Holy fuck! this woman is reading my mind. 

Lora pulled me closer as she asked "You admire Professor Ronia as a student right? right? right?" 

What the fuck and why does everyone looks like they want to hear the answer as well.  I sighed before saying "I admire her as a nephew and I admire her for the person she is."

She looked quite satisfied with the answer. letting go of my hand she tried to play calm as she said "Oh I see as a nephew --- nephew, but as a nephew? well, I am satisfied with the answer so that's the only thing that matters."

We continued to walk out of the classroom. Idiot A and Idiot B were talking about something. 

"Who do you think will take part in this year's intern house competition?" 

"Intern house competition sounds so boring. I like the name battle royal to pick the best class among Mage class, Warrior class, and mage- warrior class."

"Who gives it that name and also that's not the name that's the description of the competition. But seriously do you think that anyone from the first year will take part in this competition?"

"The rules changed last year right. The competition among the first and second years will be held separately and the competition among the third and fourth years will be held separately."

"Will you take part?" 

"I will, but I don't know if I will be selected since only a few kids are selected from each class." 

Idiot A and Idiot B are talking about the upcoming competition. It is a pretty popular competition. The scale of this competition is an entirely different level from the moon glitter festival.

This competition has immense popularity since it involves the fight between classes so various people are involved and invested in it. It generates a lot of money for the academy and by the way, people take this competition way too seriously. 

There is way too much hype and debate around this competition. Each class takes this competition seriously and wants to see their class win. 

People also gamble on competitors and when the list of competitors that will take part is out. People usually go nuts over it and the competitors get instantly popular. 

By the way, I will take part in the competition since I want the world to see me and know me. The selection of the competitors will be tomorrow and it will be held by the head and in charge of the warrior house. I know about him and i have heard that he has a pretty repulsive personality and he is also strict when it comes to this competition.

Eventually, we reached a common ground. There Aunt Ronia told all the students to repeatedly perform their basic magic spell till their mana runs out. She told us to do this for the next coming month and for every day in her class. 

By the way, there is something else i also heard about the competition.. Apparently, Eira is also taking part in this competition so I will be able to meet her after long and I also have to meet Sylphy, I just don't get time to do so.