Chapter 56: Chapter 55. Introduction
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"I am going to the strongest mage ever to live. I am going to surpass the Sage and the Guru."
All the people were shocked. Not because of Arthur's absurd dream, but because the words Arthur said to them.
What Arthur said was undoubtedly truth. All of them, every single one has a dream. Let it be magician or knight.
If you ask anyone they would definitely reply, I am going to become a mage like the Sage or knight like the Sword Saint.
But no one will say that he or she will surpass the current top masters – the Sage and the Guru.
"It seems the remarks I made might hurt you. But I am not wrong. Or what? Do you think the Sage when he was younger, he never thought of surpassing the previous highest magician before him? If he was like that, he would have never surpassed the previous most powerful magician before him.
That's why when you dream, dream big. You may not reach it, but at least you won't be limiting yourself to a small world."
And with all that Arthur completed his speech. Then he looked others, who were in conflicted. All of them weren't angry, but deeply very confused.
All of them understood Arthur very properly. To put it simply, Arthur wants to say that if you do something, do with the effort to become the best.
And it is not wrong. But it also means to surpass the Sage, the legendary figure who defeated the first demonoid.
All of them have immense respect for both the Sage and the Guru, and the thought of surpassing them wasn't coming to their mind. Even after Arthur's speech, it made them more conflicted.
"Well, seeing you all, it looks like you all need more time to digest my words properly. Take your time to sort out my words, and it is your wish to listen to me or not. After all I am just giving you an advice, I am not trying to make you hate your idols, or trying to make fun of your dreams."
Arthur after looking all faces said to clear out the clouded mind. Because for now, something more is important.
And that is…
"Now, it seems all of us have agreed to go Shin's house for Cecily's matter."
"T-That's right. Cecily's matter is more important."
Shin also came along and helped Arthur to clear the awkwardness in the atmosphere.
"Well, both are right. Let's go to Shin's house to discuss it with the Sage and the Guru."
August also recovered quickly. As expected of the son of king. After August's assist, the atmosphere became more eased, and finally all the awkwardness disappeared.
But behind everyone's mind, even now Arthur's words were echoing and a seed was forming inside everyone.
The seed with desire to surpass the Sage and the Guru.
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Silence—
Except for Arthur, Violet, Shin and August, all the rest were standing with open mouths. Because in front of them standing are the pinnacle, the most respectable, the strongest – the Sage and the Guru. And not to forget the king was also with them.
All of them were quiet in front of these highly individuals. Most of them were very nervous to even speak a word. What if they disrespected them?
While Arthur wasn't nervous but didn't said a word since he was waiting for Shin to take a move. And he was also scouting the renowned Sage to his standards.
'The magic power is indeed huge. No wonder, he is Sage. But…'
The magic power the Sage has was indeed very much, but it is still not good enough for Arthur. He couldn't feel presence of strength, a strong person possesses inside him. The arrogance of being strong.
And the Guru, well he kind of indeed understood her power. And after noticing her, he also kind of respected her because of skills in terms of enchantment.
Normally, enchantment depends upon magic power and mental strength which can be easily conveyed through the language. It means the more language is more proper and clear, it can produce very good effects.
If someone was from modern world, where language was found in many forms and types, then becoming a top class enchanter is not a dream, it is certain.
But unfortunately, this old lady wasn't like him. Yet she created many magic tools, making the life of people more convenient.
"You're pretty late."
"I was worried that something might happened. Tell me, what in the world have you been doing?"
The Sage – Merlin said first, eliminating the silence followed by the Guru – Melinda.
"Sorry for making you worry. Something happened that caused some delays. Oh! By the way let me introduce my classmates. You already know who Aug is, right? This is Maria and Cecily."
Shin pointed his hands, showing and introducing his classmates one by one to his grandpa and grandma.
"This is Thor and Julius. And the last two are Violet and Arthur."
"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am August."
August bowed and introduced himself. And then the red-haired Maria, blushed and introduced herself.
"P-Pleasure to meet you. I am Maria."
"I-I'm Cecily."
And then the blue haired Cecily bowed and introduced herself. The Guru – Melinda's eyes became a bit more focused as she looked at Cecily.
Arthur who looked at her, quickly understood what her gaze meant.
'That's definitely the mother's gaze.'
The gaze of a parent when their son brings a girl back home, and then she looks and judges where she is worthy of her son or not.
"I'm Thor."
"I'm Julius."
Both the escorts also introduced themselves.
"I'm Violet Evergarden. Nice to meet you."
Then Violet bowed a bit, grabbing the attention of them. Looking at their faces, Arthur sighed, tired of looking the same reactions.
And then he introduced himself.
"I'm Arthur. Arthur Pendragon. Nice to meet you."
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