Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard-Chapter 329

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Reize couldn't hide his bewilderment.

He was a young wizard who could 'use' earth magic and studied under Earth Wizard Carl as his master.

Originally an innkeeper's servant, he had tended to the traveling Carl and received magic training as a reward.

...Actually, Reize still couldn't understand why he'd become a wizard.

Earth Wizard Carl was a man as silent as stone.

He had looked Reize over, muttered "Hmm... hmm..." a few times to himself, then taught him earth magic.

Why on earth???

But Reize never found the courage to ask Carl "Why did you make me a wizard?"

And Carl... 'naturally' offered no explanation for his actions.

It was incredibly characteristic of Carl.

After teaching Reize magic, Carl set off traveling again.

Studying earth magic by himself, Reize became a wandering wizard like his master.

'Master's friend?!'

Carl was an extremely quiet man, and honestly, Reize hadn't felt very close to his master.

But once a master, always a master.

Do parents explain to their children why they gave birth to them?

Just as people formed parent-child bonds following the ways of the world, Carl and Reize had simply become master and disciple by chance (or so Reize comfortably believed).

That's why.

Reize absolutely couldn't ignore this 'friend of master' who appeared before him.

Whatever was going on, he wanted to hear the story!

"[Can you tell me more about master?]"

When Reize showed interest, Ian nodded.

If someone was willing to talk, of course they should talk.

"[Too many eyes here, let's talk lat-er!]"

Ian raised his hand high.

Lightning struck from the sky, turning the world pure white!

"What the-?!"

"Damn...! This wizard seems as strong as ours!"

"That's not the point! That wizard is furious!"

He wasn't furious at all.

Ian had just called down lightning because he thought people might get suspicious if he talked too casually(...).

Of course, his skill level was remarkable.

Reize instantly sensed Ian's magic was no ordinary power.

"[How-! Shall we meet!!!]"

Rumble-!

"Our wizard is counterattacking!"

"Hahaha! We're not pushovers either!"

Reize shouted while shooting stone fragments toward Ian.

His earth magic packed quite a punch in these rocky mountains.

"What?!"

"Ian! Be careful!"

Startled, Belenka and Sir Salvador rushed to protect Ian.

But... Ian's expression was strange.

"It's fine, Sir."

"???"

"It won't hit me anyway."

Whoosh!

A massive stone fragment swept over Ian's head.

Of course, Ian's expression didn't change at all.

But Sir Kanbento ducked in terror.

At the same time, he thought:

I'd heard he was no ordinary wizard, but...!

This wizard! What incredible nerve!

A rock that could have crushed his skull flew past, yet he didn't even blink!

"...Could it be?!"

Realizing something, Sir Kanbento stared at Ian with his mouth agape.

"You already knew the magic wouldn't hit you!"

"? Yes, I did?"

"!!!"

As expected!

Sir Kanbento was genuinely amazed.

How skilled must one be to see through another wizard's magic like reading their palm!(Not really)

When Sir Kanbento looked surprised, Ian calmly explained the situation.

Since he didn't know Maronius language.

He wouldn't understand what Ian and Reize had discussed.

"It's alright. After talking with him, I think I understand this wizard."

"!"

Sir Kanbento sensed it.

This wasn't mere false modesty.

This was [overwhelming] confidence...!

"With just a few words... you figured out (his magic) completely!"

"Ah. Yes. Well, he (didn't hide his background) anyway."

Though not a wizard, Sir Kanbento understood skill superiority.

Take swordsmanship for example-

To fully grasp an opponent's technique, you need to be at least several moves ahead.

Yet Ian had instantly grasped the opponent's magic (not really) without batting an eye!

He must be a master (of magic) several levels above!

Sir Kanbento silently marveled for a moment before turning to Elia with sparkling eyes:

"Your Highness! What an extraordinary wizard you have as a friend!"

"Um... yes, Ian is quite amazing...?"

Elia thought Sir Kanbento's reaction was slightly odd but didn't dwell on it.

Well... men did tend to like flashy things...

Ian's magic probably looked impressive!

Only Kira, roughly understanding the situation, blushed by herself.

Better not to know what the two wizards were discussing...

"[When you come find me, I'll prepare a suitable place!]"

"[A suitable-! Place-!!!]"

Ian stopped using Maronius language.

He figured Reize would understand well enough by now.

"Reize- Carl-!"

Clear imperial language rang out.

The soldiers watching the wizards' chilling magical duel(?) observed tensely.

Though they couldn't understand the earlier conversation...

Now they could understand the imperial language!

"Reize, disciple of Carl!"

Ian shouted loudly.

"Do you know the level of your precious master Carl's magic?!"

"!"

Count Mokrick's soldiers gasped.

They instantly understood why Ian had suddenly switched to imperial language.

Because...

"The mystery of earth laughed at Carl's magic! Hahaha!"

He was publicly [insulting] Reize's master, Earth Wizard Carl...!

Insults to one's master are several times more shameful than insults to oneself!

"What did you say?!"

Reize shouted in a sharp voice.

Immediately, Count Mokrick's soldiers rushed to defend their proud wizard!

"You honorless wizard-!"

"How dare you attack another's master! You coward!"

Ian whistled softly.

Ooh. That got quite a reaction.

Judging by the enemy's response, this approach seemed promising.

Ian continued shouting steadily, ignoring the flood of criticism.

"Your master's magic was so funny it made the mystery of earth roll rocks around-!"

"What!!!"

"That bastard-!"

"Shut his mouth right now-!"

Reize trembled.

To say Master Carl made the mystery of earth laugh so hard it rolled rocks...!

What an outrageously...!

Complimentary statement!

That's right.

Though Ian's tone was (seemingly) insulting-

He was actually praising(...) Carl's earth magic skill.

Ian had cleverly crafted a statement that only wizards could properly understand.

To ordinary people it might sound like Carl's magic was being mocked...

But actually, wasn't he saying Carl skillfully pleased the mystery of earth with his eloquence to draw forth earth's power!

At the same time, Reize was dumbfounded.

Wizard Ian, was it?

His skill at deceiving(...) others was extraordinary!

Was he actually a con man rather than a wizard?!

Regardless of such thoughts, Reize immediately played along with Ian.

Reize was quite sharp for a wizard (his innkeeper instincts hadn't disappeared).

"You dare say...!

Our master's magic made the mystery of earth laugh!!!"

Reize shouted at the top of his lungs, pretending extreme anger.

Ian answered in a thoroughly provoking voice:

"Yes! It burst out laughing! Hahaha!"

"Archers! What are you doing, you useless fools!"

"Yes! Silence that wizard's filthy mouth at once!"

How dare they...! Make their beloved wizard's master a laughingstock!

Bang!

Reize pounded the castle wall and shouted:

"That's it! I'll chase him down! I'll crush him myself!"

"P-please wait, Lord Wizard!"

When Reize tried to rush out of the castle, the soldiers frantically held him back.

Taking such obvious bait(?) was bad enough...

But if Reize left the castle, they'd lose their reliable [wizard] pillar!

But Reize was unstoppable.

"You expect me to stay quiet after hearing such words?!"

Gotta go praise him right away~

No one would guess Reize's true thoughts...

"Well..."

"A person of honor can endure any insult to themselves!"

Reize declared.

"But how can one who knows honor endure insults to their master!"

"...!"

If Ian had seen it, he would have thought 'he's definitely a wizard~' - it was that passionate a sermon.

A wizard's voice naturally carried deep persuasion.

After all, wizards made their living with words.

"Sniff...!"

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"Lord Wizard!"

The soldiers wiped away their tears(...) and let Reize go.

Thinking Wizard Reize was truly honorable!

"We'll help you too, Lord Wizard!"

"Open the gates! I swear to heaven, we'll cut out that black wizard's tongue!"

"...You guys."

Can't you just go away since you're in the way?

Reize thought this but still brought the soldiers along.

He judged Ian would handle things appropriately.

When the gates opened and enemies poured out, Sir Kanbento immediately tried to turn his horse around.

"The enemy comes. Lord Ian! Let's flee!"

But Ian shook his head.

"No need to run."

"...Again?!"

Sir Kanbento stared at Ian in disbelief.

Just how much confidence did this crazy wizard have-!

To not even think of fleeing before so many soldiers-!

Ian whispered to Sir Kanbento:

"Pardon me, but may I make a request?"

"Please let it be something I can understand..."

Sir Kanbento spoke half-resignedly.

"Could you go down first and bring up a few bottles of wine?"

"Wine?"

Sir Kanbento nodded immediately.

A wizard asking for wine...!

What magic will he work with that!

"What will you use the wine for!"

Ian answered honestly.

"To serve that wizard."

"...?"

"The wine we had earlier was quite good."

Sir Kanbento nodded.

Ian saying he would 'serve wine' must mean...

He'll turn that wizard blood-red like wine!(Not really)

"I'll send the finest wine!"

"Oh. Thank you."

Parting from Sir Kanbento, Ian headed alone into the deep forest.

Though the enemies tried to catch both Ian and Sir Kanbento-

Neither was the type to be caught by such rabble.

Ian was an exceptional shadow magic user.

When he truly meant to hide, no tracker could find him.

Reize smoothly ditched the soldiers and met Ian privately.

"...That was quite a remarkable way to arrange a meeting place."

"Just a wizard's little trick."

Ian opened the finest wine (there was a note saying 'Good luck! Lord Ian!' How kind!) and talked with Reize.

"To the great Earth Wizard, Carl."

"...To the great Fire Wizard, Eredith."

The two cups clinked lightly.

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