Genius Prismatic Mage Chapter 275

#275. The Tower and the School (2)

The place we arrived at after following Gerard was a spacious office located on the top floor.

A U-shaped table appeared.

In the center sat an old man who seemed to be of the highest rank.

On the left and right, there were people who appeared to be executives sitting apart.

And a small desk and two chairs placed separately in the center of the interior.

'Are you telling me to sit here?'

It felt like a hearing.

At least it wasn't a favorable composition.

Ray sat down naturally, not really paying attention.

Instead, Gerard followed and sat down next to her, looking very intimidated.

The old man opened his mouth.

“Gerard, first of all, you’ve had a hard time. I’m glad that you’ve returned safely from your long journey to the outside world.”

“Hardship? Not at all. Rather, it was an honor to be chosen among so many applicants for such a heavy responsibility.”

While the conversation continued.

Ray slowly turned his gaze and looked at the people in the office.

Even without looking at where he was sitting, you could tell that the old man who was currently speaking was the office manager of Matap.

Because he was the only 5th circle here at the moment.

The executives were all from the 4th Circle, except for a few from the 3rd Circle.

and.

'The knots of emotions you hold are similar depending on where you sit.'

As Gerard said, it seemed like the pros and cons of opening the wall were split left and right.

Then the topic of conversation changed.

“Is this the child? Gerard, the child you brought from outside the walls?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Outside the walls, the executives began to murmur at those words.

“Are you saying that what the students were whispering in the hallway earlier was true?”

“Outside the wall? It doesn’t look like it at all….”

Gerard seemed even more intimidated by the atmosphere.

“Everyone, be quiet.”

The old man raised his hand to stop the commotion for a moment and continued speaking.

“Gerard, I know you are a careful man and never one to make careless decisions. I believe there must be a reason why you, who went out to find a clue to solve our city’s environmental problems, brought the boy here. Can you tell me?”

“Yes, of course I will tell you.”

Gerard took a deep breath and slowly began to tell the story of what he had seen in the outside world.

A giant sphere of light.

The black clouds were torn apart.

The red-haired saint who raised the sick and the religious order that followed the sun.

“And outside the walls, magic is definitely slower to develop… but in other ways, it’s not as backward as we generally think. Maybe it’s because I haven’t been far.”

The rumbling grew louder again.

Feelings of confusion and distrust surged.

Gerard continued to speak steadfastly, undeterred by the commotion in the room.

“And I saw another miracle besides the saint. The magic this boy used broke the existing laws and formulas, and I saw the possibility there. Maybe, with this kind of magic, we can solve pollution.”

thud!

It was at that moment that a man stood up and slammed the desk.

“Just do it! Just do it! After spending your whole life on absurd research, what happened to your brain? You paid a huge sum of money to the checkpoint to bring in a child from outside the walls whose origins are unknown! If all you’ve said is true! But even so, you should have brought that girl, the saint! Not this boy!”

On his chest glowed a gold nameplate that read, “Head of Research, Hermann.”

Gerard stared silently at his long-time nemesis and the leader of the opposition.

There are circumstances that are the cause of such strong opposition, but a long-standing inferiority complex on this side may also play a part.

“First, let me say this… .”

Gerard was about to open his mouth when he suddenly realized something.

The office manager and executives are all looking this way without saying anything.

The opposition party was openly looking at me with distrust and ridicule.

Even the proponents, who were in the same camp, could not hide the confusion in their eyes.

In other words, there were no complete allies in this place at the moment.

“Proof, proof to what I say….”

While Gerard was momentarily distracted by his thoughts, Hermann, who didn't miss the opportunity, stepped forward and shouted.

“You said Ray? You can use magic. How many rings do you have?”

“Four.”

Hermann flinched.

The level was higher than I expected.

He was momentarily flustered, but soon regained his composure and shouted.

“You lie so shamelessly.”

“I’m not lying. And Gerard’s research isn’t absurd.”

"what?"

“The black cloud is caused by excessive use of magic.”

Hermann, who was dazed for a moment, let out a hollow laugh and spoke to Gerard.

“Gerard, you must have used your tongue to steal the soul of an innocent boy. No, if you believe such a ridiculous story, you may not be naive but stupid.”

“No, I….”

“You’re the stupid one, Hermann.”

Hermann glared at Ray with wide eyes.

“Gerard’s choice to bring me here was not a mistake. I intend to prevent any more dark clouds from forming in this city.”

“Haha! Are you saying that you can solve a problem that the city’s scholars have been unable to solve for hundreds of years? A problem that they have developed all kinds of magic to get rid of the clouds, but have all failed?”

“That's the problem.”

Hermann asked back.

"what?"

“The development of magic itself is the problem. The solution is simple. All magic towers should stop developing magic, and all residents should reduce the excessive use of magic in their daily lives. Then, the amount of black clouds will decrease in less than a day.”

“What nonsense─.”

“Wait a minute, let me talk.”

The office manager who had intervened then spoke to Ray with eyes filled with deep interest.

“I’ve heard the story. Assuming that Gerard’s research is true, the method I just mentioned is a proper solution. However, it is an extremely unrealistic method. Who would stop the experiments on the entire tower? Would they listen even if they requested it? It would be like the entire city holding its breath.”

“It’s not difficult.”

Ray's calm voice continued.

“Because all we have to do is create a new school and build the highest magic tower.”

The silence did not last long.

Hermann, who understood the meaning of the words, immediately burst into laughter.

“Hahahaha! Oh my god! I’m going to start a new school! Thank you, Gerard! Thanks to the boy you brought, I was able to find my lost smile again!”

The ridicule from the opposition party, which was in the same camp, also continued loudly.

“Did you hear that? That little kid is going to start a school.”

“Haha, don’t laugh at me. Since you’re a resident outside the walls, shouldn’t you understand that I’m a little less distant?”

The expressions of those in favor became uncomfortable at the arrogant attitude.

Gerard tried to step forward, but Ray raised his hand to stop him.

After a while, the commotion died down.

“I heard that officially creating a school isn’t that difficult.”

“Ha, you idiot. Since you’re from outside the walls, you seem to know nothing, so I’ll be merciful and explain it to you. Yes, establishing a school isn’t difficult. However, this is only assuming that there exists a magical theory that will be the center of the school. However, all the theories that can be revealed in the world have already been revealed. There’s nothing new in the world anymore. The school is saturated. Do you understand?”

The executives nodded.

Even if one succeeded in creating some new theory, building the tallest tower in the competitive city was virtually impossible.

“I think you think there’s nothing new anymore.”

“You don’t understand what I’m saying. You idiot. You might be able to make a fuss with the four rings outside, but this place is not so easy. There are many places with four circles.”

“He’s young, and I guess his pride was hurt because he’s in the same circle as you.”

Hermann's eyebrows twitched.

“No way.”

“No, your feelings are telling you so. You have an inferiority complex towards Gerard and many others here. You’re a bundle of inferiority complexes.”

“This little brat…!”

Whioooo──!

A strong wind began to blow as mana was sucked into Hermann's hand.

A critical situation.

Everyone was momentarily taken aback.

“… You’ve touched Hermann’s fiery temper. It won’t end with just a little injury.”

“Shouldn’t I be telling you to stop?”

“But since the manager is silent….”

Emotions that sway vaguely here and there.

Ray turned his gaze to Hermann, who was extending his palm in his direction.

“He’s a guy I brought with me at a high price, so he won’t be kicked out right away. But I don’t think he can stay here without correcting his habits. I’ll correct him a little.”

Is my complex properly stabbed?

Hermann's eyes turned venomous.

Whioooo──!

The sight of the boy doing nothing in the face of the wind spinning faster and faster looked extremely dangerous.

“Hey, boss, aren’t you trying to stop me?”

“Gerard! Come here first!”

In an atmosphere that is becoming increasingly tense.

When the wind was finally released.

Kwaaaaang──!

An ear-piercing crash rang out, sending objects and documents flying around.

However, contrary to everyone's expectations, it was heard from very far away.

Those who turned their heads found Hermann slumped against the opposite wall, groaning.

“Crrrrr…! Crrrrrrr…!”

He was trembling and convulsing, unable to get up, as if all the bones in his body were broken.

The office manager hummed softly.

“… I don’t know if this is possible, but if what I’m feeling is correct, the moment the magic is completed, the elemental combination is manipulated to change its direction.”

“Huh…? What is that…?”

The surprise didn't end there.

Because where I looked straight, there was magic that I had never seen before.

“What am I looking at right now…?”

“Natural elements that are in conflict with each other are combined…?”

Floating in the air was a blue flame that radiated cold air.

It was an unprecedented phenomenon that could not be explained by any known theory.

It was also a blue phenomenon that shook the very values of being a wizard.

Hwaruk.

Dreamy blue flames moving around according to the boy's hand.

Everyone in the room forgot about Hermann.

I followed the trajectory as if I was possessed by it.

I could tell instinctively.

This isn't some kind of trick.

Then finally the boy extinguished the flame.

"ah…!"

"iced coffee…!"

Everyone let out a deep sigh of regret.

“I think this is a fairly new type of magic.”

Ray spoke softly, but there was no answer.

Because everyone was still in a state of deep shock and trepidation.

It was no different for Gerard, who knew the magic track that Ray used.

The first person to speak in the silence that seemed like it would last forever was the office manager.

“Huh, isn’t that a new magic?”

"yes."

“It’s new. It feels like the darkness that was blocking my eyes has cleared and light has come in. If I want, I can definitely establish a school. No, it’s more than just establishing one, it’ll definitely cause a huge stir in the city.

The office manager tried to remain as calm as possible.

But the trembling in his voice was unavoidable.

“If it’s okay, may I ask what the core theory of the magic you just used is?”

“… … .”

Ray thought for a moment.

Soon, he opened his lips to answer.