NOVPUBNatasha was amazed at the unexpected response from the man. She was even impressed that the man got provoked by her simple comment.
But the biggest surprise was that the man did not even deny what Natasha assumed to be his way of thinking, which suggests that he really thought he was special because he was good at using magic.
“You people, are you trying to compare me to those bonkers who only know how to wave their weapons or perform their skills! I’m above all of that! What a bunch of crap! Since when did magic users have to be protected? We are long past that! The new era is ours, the successors of the great magicians, the Aegir Eggs!”
The man continued to shout his opinion, much to Natasha’s dismay.
Litty was worried about Maamu, but listened in silence. She had no intention of refuting the man’s claims. After all, it was a side of the world that Litty, who had barely any magic power, could not understand. Moreover, she simply didn’t care about his opinion.
“Will Maamu-san’s injuries heal? Can she train again?”
“…Is this some kind of sorcery? I guess that’s why the treatment is not progressing well.”
“Hah, for someone like her, you could just let her give up. She is not worthy anyway.”
After hearing his comment, Litty’s body moved on its own. She was about to strike the man, but Natasha stopped her.
She restrained her with one hand. Even she was shaking with rage, which showed just how much she was holding back as well.
“Litty-chan, wait.”
“Natasha-san, I can’t stand this.”
“Myaaaah! Myaah!
“Maamu-sama lost from a magic battle. So it doesn’t make much sense for you to defeat him. Maybe that girl, on the other hand, can take care of that for you.”
***
Kuufa found herself standing at the entrance to the training grounds.
She was late to the training because she was doing some research at the Summoner’s Guild.
She never neglected to gain knowledge from that guild, but on this particular day, she regretted it coming late.
“Maamu-san…?”
Kuufa had always been having a hard time showing her expressions and emotions, but this time, even in her expressionless face, the apprentices could feel her emotion as if it were crawling on their skin.
As Kuufa gradually understood the situation, her magical power pricked them like needles.
She had yet to fully control her high magic power, and this situation came at a time when she was just starting to deepen her friendship with Maamu as they both devoted their efforts to their studies.
“Heh, there is someone better here?”
The man took an interest in Kuufa. Despite his curiosity, the instructors and apprentices wanted to escape.
Kuufa had only been with the guild for a short time, but even the instructors had already been overwhelmed by her talent.
The one who should not be offended here were not Litty, Natasha, or even that man, but Kuufa.
“This is great! You’ve got a good one here it seems! I see, did you come here just to get a title as well! I understand, I can understand!”
“…I’m still just an apprentice.”
“These instructors are not good enough for you. Find someone else.”
“…Why are you acting so kind to me?”
“It’s because you have a good amount of magic power, of course. I’m the kind of guy who can give respect to someone with power when I can see it.”
Kuufa ignored the man and went to Maamu. She held her hand and trembled.
Kuufa regretted not being more proficient in healing magic, and tears almost welled up in her eyes.
“We have just become friends.”
Even Litty had noticed Kuufa’s condition by now. It was close to the return of the rampage she had shown in the battle against Kobanza.
“I am one of the successors of the great magicians, the Aegir Egg, Napt. I will ask my master to take you as an apprentice.”
Kuufa slowly stood up and slowly looked at Napt again. 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝑚
The clouds were gathering, but Aquaria was watching to see how things would turn out. If Kuufa went out of control here, it would show that she had not improved since last time.
For Aquaria, it was more important to witness Kuufa’s growth.
