Chapter 18: The First Mentor

Raphia Veridis.

This was the elf maiden who had followed Ais in the morning, like a follower.

Although she was not present, in the hearts of the various clan executives and leaders, the status of this elf maiden was actually quite significant.

The reason was simple.

This elf maiden, who was a junior in the Loki Clan, had received a proper education in the school district, and when she joined the clan, she had already been blessed, unlike Riger, who joined as a penniless ordinary person.

This elf maiden was a legitimate mage, not only possessing extremely excellent "magic power" and magic, but also having a skill specifically to enhance the power of magic. As a rear mage, she could be considered perfect. Although she was only level 3 and not a level 5 or higher first-class adventurer, with the assistance of her skills and excellent "magic power," she possessed firepower comparable to a level 5 first-class mage.

In other words, Raphia was a genius with full magic talent, and even as a junior in the clan, this elf mage was highly regarded by the clan leaders and executives.

Especially for Rivelia, who was also a mage and of elf origin, she had already begun to cultivate this junior as her successor.

And who was Rivelia?

A member of the elf royal family, the strongest mage in Orario, and the deputy leader of the Loki Clan, she was a person with a halo of glory around her.

As the successor to such a person, Raphia's lowest achievement in the future would be the second-in-command of the clan, and she might even become the strongest mage after Rivelia, renowned throughout the world.

Such a Raphia, as a magic genius, not only possessed three full magic slots, but one of her magics was particularly special.

A summoning magic that could activate elf-specific spells—once the effects and incantations of the magic were fully mastered, any elf magic could be cast—the "Elf Ring."

Among the Loki Clan members who could use three or more magics, the special individual who theoretically could use all elf magics referred to Raphia.

Now, Loki said that Riger's magic was somewhat similar to Raphia's "Elf Ring?"

Wouldn't that mean that this newcomer, like Raphia, possessed a magic that could cast others' magic as long as the effects and incantations were fully mastered?

"This is quite surprising," Gries couldn't help but exclaim.

"Yes," Rivelia also sighed, "I didn't expect there to be another mage like Raphia."

"A mage? Him?" Loki's lips twitched, "Don't joke around, this kid is a far cry from a mage who stays in the back and casts spells calmly!"

Thinking of Riger's rapidly growing ability values, Loki felt a toothache coming on.

"I think this kid is more like Ais, a troublemaker who won't settle down unless they charge into the monster crowd and wreak havoc," Loki's words made everyone look at Riger with a somewhat peculiar gaze.

"Like Ais?"

"Is that true?"

The Amazon sisters muttered to themselves.

Even Bert frowned, and Finn began tapping his fingers on the desk, lost in thought.

Riger and Ais, once again, looked at each other, then one immediately averted his gaze, while the other remained expressionless, her golden eyes shimmering faintly.

"Like me?"

Ais recalled Riger's gaze in the morning, which was strangely similar to looking at a mirror image of herself.

A strange silence filled the shrine for no apparent reason.

"Alright, stop daydreaming, kids," Loki clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention, "Let's help solve this kid's problem. Who will teach him magic?"

As soon as this question was asked, two people immediately declared their withdrawal.

"Don't count on me," Bert said coldly, "I have nothing to teach such a small fry."

Saying this, as if something had touched a sore spot, Bert didn't even stay and left the shrine directly.

Everyone watched this scene without a word.

Clearly, as fellow clan members, they also believed that Bert was no longer suitable to stay, so they let him leave without a fuss.

"I can't do it either," the second to withdraw was the lively and cheerful Tiona.

However, her reason was different from Bert's.

"I don't have any magic, even if you ask me to teach, I can't teach anything," Tiona looked dejected, full of resentment.

Magic was a power that could awaken at the beginning or never find the opportunity to awaken, remaining dormant for a lifetime.

Tiona was clearly the latter, and even as a level 5 first-class adventurer, she was still a pure melee fighter who couldn't use a single magic spell.

"So, it will be Finn, Rivelia, Gries, and Tione to teach him?" Loki confirmed this point.

"I'll pass," Finn thought carefully and finally shook his head, not without regret, "My magic has obvious side effects, it's not suitable for a new adventurer, it's better if he doesn't learn my magic."

"Since the leader says so, I'll pass too," Tione immediately followed Finn's lead, "Besides, my magic isn't powerful, it's better if Rivelia teaches him."

"Right, let this stubborn elf teach him," Gries laughed, "She's a mother who loves to worry about her juniors, let her take care of him."

"Who's a mother!?" Rivelia glared at Gries but didn't refuse the proposal.

If she could add a powerful rear mage to the clan, she wouldn't refuse, especially since the newcomer was of the same type as Raphia, and seemed to have even fewer restrictions than Raphia.

Raphia's "Elf Ring" was limited to the elf race, only able to learn and use elf magic.

But from Loki's attitude of asking everyone present, it was clear that Riger's magic was not limited to any race.

Among those present were elves, dwarves, dwarfs, Amazons, and beastmen, each with their own magic. If Riger could learn everyone's magic, it would be almost equivalent to learning all the magic in the world.

This potential and talent were far greater than Raphia's.

Thus, Rivelia naturally couldn't ignore such a promising talent.

As the strongest mage in Orario, known as the "Nine Magic Maidens" of the elf royal family, if there was a way to learn Rivelia's magic, no one would refuse it.

Just as everyone was thinking this, Riger suddenly spoke up.

"Can I learn magic from Miss Ais?"

Yes.

Not only did Riger refuse, but he also targeted the doll-like girl whom Loki and the others had not mentioned at all.

"Me?"

Ais was stunned.

"..."

The rest of the group fell silent, then all frowned in unison.

Including Loki.

"Kid," Loki looked hesitant, "I think you should choose someone else."

"Agreed," Finn nodded, "Ais's magic is a bit special, even if your magic can learn and use others' magic, it's uncertain whether you can successfully learn Ais's magic."

The others also looked strange, glancing at Riger and then at Ais, exchanging glances.

Only Tiona, looking puzzled, spoke up.

"Isn't that great? Ais's magic is so powerful, if the new guy can learn it, our clan will have two super-strong fighters in the future."

Tione's words were immediately silenced by Tione's hand covering her mouth.

"You should talk less," Tione dragged her away, ignoring Tiona's struggles.

"I'll teach you," Rivelia looked at Riger, "Ais's magic is dangerous to use, even if you can learn it, I don't recommend you use it."

"Besides,"

Besides, Ais might not want to teach.

Ais's magic had a special significance to her.

Rivelia didn't say this, but she turned to Ais.

Ais had already lowered her head, her expression hidden from view.

The atmosphere in the shrine changed subtly once again.

Riger wasn't surprised, but muttered to himself.

"Indeed, this is a sensitive matter, isn't it?"

As someone who knew the original plot, Riger naturally understood why everyone had this expression when he proposed to learn Ais's magic.

Tiona and Tione were fine, they probably didn't know the underlying issues.

But the three leaders of the clan and the god Loki definitely knew Ais's situation.

Riger knew this, yet he still proposed the idea.

The reason was simple.

"I've heard about Miss Ais's magic type and believe it is the most suitable power for me at this stage," Riger shifted his gaze to Ais, speaking sincerely and openly.

"Although this might seem abrupt and forceful, it is very important to me, so, could Miss Ais please grant my request?"

After saying this, Riger hesitated for a moment and added another sentence.

"I really want to become strong quickly."

The weight of these words was felt by everyone present.

"Want to become strong quickly?"

Ais was finally moved and raised her head.

The two met each other's gaze for the third time that day.

The others fell silent, no longer saying anything more.

Silence filled the shrine.

After a long while, Ais finally spoke slowly.

"I'll teach you."

When Ais's words reached Riger, he bowed to her in gratitude.

Thus, Riger gained his first mentor in life.

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