Last Wizard King's SSS-Level Magic system in Modern World-Chapter 126: Trail of being one - part 2

Silence followed that declaration but Asger groaned.

Asger groaned internally.

"Oh great, it’s a cult. I knew this was a bad idea."

Liam, meanwhile, was growing more suspicious by the second. Something about this did feel like a pyramid scheme.

But his curiosity was stronger.

"Fine."

Liam said, folding his arms.

"I’ll do it."

Ethan looked relieved.

Zane clapped a hand on Liam’s shoulder.

"That’s the spirit."

Ethan reached into his pocket and pulled out a single, ordinary-looking green leaf.

"Then let’s start simple. Take this leaf and drain its magic."

Liam stared at the leaf.

That was it?

"That’s the trial?"

He asked, feeling somewhat underwhelmed.

Ethan nodded.

"It’s a skill only we can do. If you truly belong with us, it should come naturally."

Liam hesitated for a moment. He had never consciously tried to siphon magic before—but it wasn’t exactly difficult to understand the mechanics behind it.

Taking the leaf from Ethan’s hand, Liam focused.

He reached out with his magic, grasping at the energy within the leaf. It was subtle at first, like pulling a thread from fabric—

And then, suddenly, it all rushed toward him at once.

The magic inside the leaf collapsed into him like water pouring into a void.

The leaf turned black, crumbling into dust between his fingers.

The entire room went silent.

Zane blinked, looking genuinely stunned. Seraphina’s eyes widened slightly. A few of the others exchanged uneasy glances.

Ethan, however, looked downright alarmed.

Liam frowned.

"What?"

Ethan swallowed hard.

"You... you didn’t just drain it. You erased it."

Liam’s brows furrowed. That was different?

Zane suddenly grinned.

"Well, well. Looks like Liam isn’t just one of us—he’s something special."

Seraphina folded her arms, her gaze still locked on Liam.

"Interesting. Now I am even more sure you are not one of us."

Asger, meanwhile, groaned.

"Oh great. Now they’re even more interested in you."

Liam didn’t like this.

He had shown too much.

And now, he had no idea what kind of consequences would follow.

Ethan’s expression remained unreadable as he regarded Liam with a cool gaze. Despite his composed demeanor, Liam sensed the restrained excitement beneath the surface.

The leader wasn’t just interested in his abilities—he was invested.

Still, Ethan didn’t let it show.

With a slow nod, he leaned back against his chair and said.

"You’ve shown your worth. Welcome to the society."

Liam didn’t react immediately. He knew he had just passed some kind of test, but he wasn’t entirely sure what he had just agreed to.

Zane, on the other hand, looked relieved. He grinned and clapped Liam on the back.

"Glad to have you, man. I knew you’d fit right in."

Liam resisted the urge to step away. Zane was playing the role of an excited friend, but Liam had already learned to be wary of his intentions.

Seraphina, meanwhile, observed quietly. She had barely spoken since Liam demonstrated his ability, but her sharp gaze told him she was analyzing every move he made.

Zane gestured around the room.

"Alright, now that you’re officially part of the club, let’s get you caught up. We’re a group of half-magicians—people who had their magic boosted thanks to a very... unique opportunity."

Liam narrowed his eyes.

"Unique opportunity?"

Zane smirked.

"We each had a deceased spirit merge with our souls. It gave us power beyond what a normal half-magician could ever have."

Liam stiffened.

"That sounds... dangerous."

He wasn’t unfamiliar with spirits or soul magic, but merging with a dead spirit? That was walking into the realm of forbidden magic.

Liam glanced at Ethan, expecting him to step in and explain further, but the leader merely watched, his fingers interlaced as he studied Liam’s reaction.

"Isn’t that... taboo?"

Liam asked cautiously.

Zane’s grin faltered. For a brief moment, something dark flickered in his eyes. It was gone just as quickly, replaced by his usual carefree smirk.

"Taboo? Come on, don’t be so old-fashioned. Some rules are meant to be broken, aren’t they?"

He chuckled, but the slight edge in his voice was enough of a warning.

Liam didn’t respond.

He wasn’t afraid of Zane, but he also knew better than to push too far.

Seraphina finally spoke.

"Anyway, don’t think too hard about it. You’ll understand more the longer you stick around."

With that, the conversation shifted to lighter topics. They talked about school, classes, and meaningless chatter that barely held Liam’s attention.

Despite the casual atmosphere, Liam remained on high alert.

It felt like they were testing him. freёweɓnovel_com

As the lunch break came to an end, Liam stood up, ready to leave with the others. But before he could step out, Ethan approached him.

"Liam."

Liam turned, his gaze meeting Ethan’s unreadable expression.

"I have a task for you."

Liam tensed.

This was it. The real reason he had been invited here.

It felt like a trap, but curiosity got the better of him.

He glanced at Zane and Seraphina, who were already heading toward the door, oblivious to the conversation.

"What kind of task?"

Liam asked carefully.

Ethan tilted his head slightly.

"Interested, are you?"

He gestured for Liam to follow him, and without a word, they disappeared through a side door.

By the time Zane realized they were gone, Liam and Ethan were already out of sight.

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The hallway they entered was eerily quiet. Unlike the rest of the academy, this area felt... isolated.

Ethan walked ahead, his footsteps light, almost soundless. Liam followed at a measured pace, Asger’s presence on his shoulder grounding him.

"Liam. Do you need my help?"

Asger whispered into his mind.

Liam shook his head slightly. Ethan couldn’t hear Asger, but Liam knew his familiar was prepared to intervene if necessary.

They stopped near a closed door.

Ethan turned to Liam, his expression serious.

"Before I tell you the details, let me make one thing clear. You don’t have to do this."

Liam frowned.

"You’re giving me an option?"

Ethan nodded.

"I am. But make no mistake—if you refuse, you will no longer be welcome among us."

Asger bristled.

"Tch. I knew it. It’s a loyalty test."

Liam clenched his jaw.

"And if I agree?"

Ethan’s lips curled slightly.

"Then you’ll have taken your first real step toward understanding what we truly are."

The way he said it sent a chill down Liam’s spine.

Ethan continued.

"The task itself is simple. But before I tell you what it is, I need your word that you will not speak of this to anyone."

Liam hesitated, but he ultimately answered.

"Give me some time to think about it."

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