Training-Addicted Mage In A Progression Fantasy-Chapter 7: Arpinas Errand (1)

“How did you do it? You couldn’t have done it alone...”

The intent in her red eyes was unclear.

Not knowing made it even more chilling.

Since she was Ria’s mentor, she was definitely a Mage.

She was someone who could kill Leon with a flick of her finger.

Leon’s mind was racing.

As he hesitated to answer, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

The one who broke the silence was Ria.

“Master.”

Ria looked at the woman with red eyes with a stern expression.

The woman facing Ria sighed lightly.

“Alright. Since you’re from the orphanage, you can’t be from another Magic Tower... You.”

Shaking her head, she pointed at Leon with her finger.

“What did the Attribute test show?”

Her tone had turned blunt.

Leon thought this tone was better than one filled with curiosity.

“...I don’t know. They just left as if they weren’t interested.”

Although a Single Attribute was revealed, Leon now had a Triple Attribute, making it difficult to answer.

The woman glanced at Ria and then nodded.

“Since the Celestial Attribute were revealed, it’s understandable.”

Just when Leon thought she was going to let it go, she returned to her seat and took out a Crystal Ball from a drawer.

It looked exactly like the one used on the first day to check Attributes.

Without a word, she handed the Crystal Ball to Leon.

Leon had no choice but to place his hand on the Crystal Ball.

A light flickered briefly, and then letters appeared on the surface.

[Triple Attribute Body (Water, Wind, Earth)]

“Triple Attribute?”

She looked at Leon with surprise.

Leon knew that having a Triple Attribute meant he shouldn’t be just an Entrance Resident.

Even if it wasn’t as significant as Ria’s reaction, it was enough to test his potential as a Mage.

Would she think he was lying?

Leon faced her nervously for a moment.

She chuckled.

“If it were just a little while ago, I would have been interested, but after seeing Ria, I’m not as intrigued.”

She stared at Leon for a moment, as if deciding what to do, then glanced at the serious-looking Ria and looked away from Leon.It was unusual for a mentor to be so mindful of their disciple’s feelings.

“Be careful.”“Careful... of what?”“Right now, you’re at the 1st Grade level, so unless someone checks, they won’t notice, but from the 2nd Grade onwards, other Mages will know.”

She told Leon to come back tomorrow and sent him out.Leon left the room with a bewildered expression.

Ria, who had followed him out, spoke gloomily.

“I’m sorry because of me...”“No, it’s my fault for being careless. I’m sorry for not telling you I became a Mage.”“Um... I’m fine.”

Ria said she was fine, but her expression said otherwise.However, Leon was too lost in thought to notice her expression.

To be discovered so easily. I was really careless...

He thought he wouldn’t be caught as long as he didn’t use Magic openly in front of a Mage.

It was strange enough for an ordinary person to awaken Mana on their own.Moreover, if it was revealed that he had changed from a Single Attribute Body to a Triple Attribute Body, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was taken somewhere for experiments.Attributes were an unchangeable talent determined at birth.

It was a miracle that Ria’s mentor wasn’t interested.

Was there no way to hide his Realm?

His mind was filled with worries.

And another concern crossed Leon’s mind.

Could the old man at the Magic Archive possibly know?

As far as Leon knew, the old man at the Magic Archive was also a Mage.Although his Realm didn’t seem very high.

I need to be even more cautious.

Having awakened Mana, Leon could be considered to have stepped onto the path of a Mage.

He didn’t know much about the world of this novel he was possessed in, but having followed the author’s works to the end three times, he knew some characteristics of the author’s works.

A world where new powerful beings constantly emerged.

Leon had enough reasons to be cautious.

****

The next day.

Leon arrived alone at the place he had come with Ria.

When he knocked on the door, Ria’s mentor appeared.

As soon as she saw Leon, she spoke bluntly.

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“Follow me.”

Following her, they went deeper into the city’s center.

Soon, a tall spire came into view.The building, made of shining white marble, boasted its grandeur even from a distance.

Entering inside, a clean and serene atmosphere was felt.

Each floor had several rooms lined up, and everyone passing by was a Mage.

“Professor Arpina! Hello.”

A man holding a thick book greeted them, and Arpina responded indifferently.

“I really want to take your Four Elements Magic class next semester.”“Sure, take it.”

After passing the student, they climbed numerous spiral staircases until they reached Arpina’s private research room.

“Your job is to wait here and bring me the books I need when I ask for them.”“Are you researching new Magic?”

Arpina’s lips twitched into a smile.

“Asking questions like one of my students?”“It’s my first time being able to have a conversation like this with a Mage.”

Leon knew that even such trivial questions could annoy some Mages.

He just didn’t think Arpina was one of them.

In the short time he had known her, Leon had figured out that she had an indifferent personality.

“Hmm, well, fine. You’ll figure it out when you see the books I’ll be asking for.”

She sat at her desk, wrote something on a piece of paper, and handed it to Leon.

“It’s true, I’m researching Magic. It’s a Magic inspired by seeing Ria.”

The paper she handed over was filled with the names of Magic Books.She also handed Leon her Identification Token.

“You can find these at the Central Magic Archive. Some might be in the old Magic Archive. When you bring them, leave them at the door. I’ll take them myself.”

Leon nodded and turned to leave.

He headed straight to the Central Magic Archive after leaving the Magic Tower.After showing the Identification Token and entering, he diligently searched for the books listed on the paper.

Although he had always wanted to visit the Central Archive, he didn’t waste time looking for Magic Books he wanted.

That would have been enough to get on Arpina’s nerves.

He moved all the books without using Basic Strength Magic.Since it was located deep in the center, he was cautious about using Magic.

Maybe I shouldn’t have agreed to this.

He had a brief thought, but in the end, it wasn’t a bad decision.

He learned that it was easy for Mages to detect his Realm, and he could also earn the Merit Points needed for a personal room.In the end, he didn’t lose anything.

After stacking the books in front of Arpina’s research room door, Leon sat nearby and began to skim through them.He planned to look through them until Arpina came out to take them.

Illumina Codex: Advanced Light Magic Techniques.

He quickly passed over books that seemed too difficult for his current level.

The Study of Radiance: Light Attribute Magic Theory and Practice.

“Is this worth reading?”

After skimming through it a few times, Leon quickly put the book down.

It doesn’t resonate with me.

Even though it was a book from the Central Magic Archive, reading a Magic Book unrelated to his Attributes didn’t sink in.

In the end, Leon started reading the Low-grade Magic Book he had.

Lately, he had been engrossed in reading unique Magic Books from the old Magic Archive.

Of course, he practiced Magic that matched his Attributes, but after it became difficult to proceed with Quests in reality, he read various types of Magic Books.

Low-grade Swift Magic.

Since Arpina already knew he had become a Mage, there was no need to hide it.

At some point, the door opened, and Arpina came out.

She glanced at the book Leon was reading and chuckled.

“Why are you reading such trashy Magic Books?”“I thought they might be useful.”“You don’t seem to know Basic Common Magic.”

She sighed, shook her head, and went back inside with the books.

Then teach me.

Leon looked at the door she had entered with a dissatisfied expression and then looked away.

****

The end of the workday was at Arpina’s discretion.

When she said he could leave, he was done for the day.

The working hours were shorter than when he worked at the old Magic Archive.It ended a little after lunchtime.

As he left the Magic Tower, he saw Ria lingering in front of it.

When she saw Leon, she quickly approached him.

“Are you done? Did Master give you a hard time?”“Ung, I just did my work and left.”

Leon, who was planning to return to the Dormitory and focus on training, answered casually and started walking towards the Dormitory.

He thought they had just run into each other and exchanged greetings, but Ria continued to follow him.

“Um... I’m heading back to the dormitory.”“Ung, I know. I wanted to give you this first.”

Now that he noticed, Ria was holding something in her hand.

It was a small pouch that could fit in one hand.

She handed it to Leon.

“It’s a Spatial Pocket. I actually wanted to give you Magic robes or a Staff, but it seems like you don’t want to reveal your status yet.”

Leon took the pouch with a guilty expression.To be precise, he felt burdened.Just hearing the word “Spatial” made it seem expensive.

“Thank you, but... is it okay to give this to me?”“Mages all carry one! It’s not that expensive. The really expensive ones are registered with unique Mana so only the user can open them. This isn’t like that, so don’t make such a face.”

Even so, it wouldn’t be a common item that everyone carried.Someone must have given it to Ria, seeing her talent.

“Shouldn’t you be using it?”“I can just ask Master for another one.”“...”

Arpina’s first impression was sharp enough to be intimidating, but was she actually a mentor who always gave in to Ria?

“Thank you. I... I even hid that I became a Mage.”“Then don’t hide it from now on. Got it?”

Just as Leon thought Ria’s words were quite sincere, someone approached her.

“What, a boyfriend?”

When Leon turned his head, he saw a girl with long red hair.She looked about the same age as Ria and had a cute impression.

“Haa, you even have time to hang out with a guy?”

But her words were completely opposite to Leon’s first impression.

Her green eyes turned to Leon.As soon as she saw Leon, she frowned.

“An Entrance Resident?”