NOVPUBLitty Challenges the Sage
“Oh, wait. I still can’t see you with these eyes.” (Oswen)
After a few rotations of Napt’s eyeballs, the black of his iris met with the Branch Manager. Even the Branch Manager and the instructors could no longer believe that it was still being done using magic.
They could only watch as the great wizard showed them a glimpse of the vast store of knowledge he had by manipulating Napt’s body.
“Well, well, I’m sorry to keep you waiting. By the way, branch manager over there, you won’t get anywhere trying to locate me with your magic detection. I can be found far to the west from this location.” (Oswen)
“I am sorry! Oswen Sage-sama!” (Branch Manager)
“It was my apprentice who caused all this trouble, was it not? I’m sorry.” (Oswen)
“What?” (Branch Manager)
Litty was still uncomfortable with Oswen’s apology to the branch manager, who was surprised by Oswen’s apology. If Oswen was not a bad person, his apprentices would not have such a distorted world view.
In the end, Litty decided to remain silent and let the Branch Manager handle the situation, who perhaps knew Oswen better than she did.
“I was curious to see if he was doing everything right. But I found something unexpected. That little girl over there.” (Oswen)
“Are you talking about Kuufa?” (Branch Manager)
“I assume that Napt tried to recruit her, right? It is your negligence that such a great talent has been left unattended until now.” (Oswen)
“That’s…” (Branch Manager)
“Are all the leaders of this country blind? How could they not find such great talent for this long?”
(Oswen)
It was the Branch Manager who first sensed the Sage’s anger. He tried to speak, but all he could do was move his mouth.
What kind of person was this Sage? Why did he lead the successors of the great magician, the Aegir Eggs?
Knowing this, he understood the reason and depth of his anger.
“So I told everyone, didn’t I? Magical power is supreme. This country will always be ignorant of that… The same goes for the Magicians Guild. With their inept training and meaningless final exams…. I don’t blame Napt for his outburst. The same goes for that little girl over there. Why don’t you at least give her a title? Or what? Can’t you see such outstanding talent?” (Oswen)
“That’s because of our inexperience. I’m sorry.” (Branch Manager)
“It is inconvenient for us to do our work without a title. But well, we don’t have a choice but to sometimes follow your rules. So, why don’t you give Napt a title as well?” (Oswen)
“Yes…” (Branch Manager)
The behavior of the Sage was nothing short of outrageous, but no one could stop it. It was as if the Branch Manager were just waiting for the storm to pass.
The Sage laughed using Napt’s face, as if to dismiss such a wish.
“You, there, you are Kuufa, I presume.” (Oswen)
“Yes?” (Kuufa)
“Why don’t you join the successors of the Great Magician, Aegir Egg? The rewards are more obvious than being in a boring adventurer’s guild where you have to pass some stupid exam and pay a cut of everything.” (Oswen)
“I am already in a party with Litty-san and the others…” (Kuufa)
“Hmm? Which normal person is that?” (Oswen)
Kuufa’s lips slightly shut at Oswen’s blunt words.
“She is not an ordinary person!” (Kuufa)
“Well, well, but, I don’t sense much magic from those girls. Especially that little pink girl, she’s miserable. Poor little thing…” (Oswen)
“I’m sure magic isn’t everything…” (Kuufa)
“Unless, of course, one of those girls is a physical monster, then it might indeed be a different story.” (Oswen)
“Physical- what?” (Kuufa)
“I see, I see, you don’t know? They are ones who may not be blessed with magical powers, but are loved for their physical abilities. I would love to have that one…” (Oswen)
