Chapter 87

**The Laid-Back Lord's Fun Territory Defense!**

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**[Eliza]**

Due to Crown's suggestion, we decided to follow Aoi to each of the laboratories.

I can only see a future where the mages of Maple Leaf are thrown into chaos.

"…Mr. Strass, aren't you going to stop her?"

I called out to Strass, who was walking ahead. However, Strass sighed and shook his head from side to side.

It doesn't seem like he has given up. However, he doesn't intend to stop Aoi either.

As I was wondering what to do, Coat approached me.

"Professor Eliza, Aoi's intention is to eventually challenge the magic of other countries, right? Then, to avoid future conflicts, it's better to let Aoi do as she pleases in Maple Leaf."

"Huh? But it's bound to become a major incident..."

I couldn't help but ask, feeling anxious. After all, Aoi's magic surpasses the levels of other countries. The gap in skill and knowledge will likely cause concern. In the worst case, assassins might even appear to obtain Aoi's knowledge.

Coat nodded and continued.

"Of course, there will be chaos and a big fuss. However, if we hold back in Maple Leaf and Aoi teaches magic in another major country, it could lead to even bigger problems. It might be perceived that Aoi is withholding knowledge from Maple Leaf. This could be seen as the will and judgment of the Fidic Academy and the Varted Kingdom."

"Does that mean it could turn into a conflict between countries..."

The conversation expanded from the magic community to potential conflicts between countries, increasing my anxiety.

However, Coat wasn't finished.

"That's not all. If Aoi teaches magic to the majority of major countries but leaves some out, it could disrupt the balance. This might lead to a war involving multiple countries, or weaker countries might lose their territories..."

"Such... such a thing..."

I couldn't believe that such a serious situation could arise.

As I listened to Coat's explanation, I felt my blood run cold.

My stomach ached with anxiety and tension, and I hunched my back. Then, Ayl and Shenli appeared from behind Coat.

"Don't bully Professor Eliza."

"Professor Aoi won't start a war."

The two of them criticized and denied Coat's words. Coat looked troubled.

"Is that so? I think it's a very plausible future if things continue this way."

When Coat said this, Shenli shook her head firmly.

"Professor Aoi won't start a war. Even if a country tries to start a war, if Professor Aoi helps the other country, the war will stop."

She presented a rather unreasonable theory, which even I found hard to believe. It implied that Aoi had the power equivalent to a country, but Coat fell silent, seemingly considering it.

Perhaps he felt it was a valid point.

No, I also secretly thought that it was possible for Aoi.

However, such a hero, capable of defeating the highest-level dragons alone, only exists in stories.

I looked at Coat's side profile, but he was deep in thought, and I couldn't get an answer.

"Fire burns when there is fuel, heat, and oxygen. The intensity of the fire depends on the balance and amount of these elements. However, when activated by magic, this is not the case. By forcibly increasing the heat and supplying oxygen, it can be done like this..."

While saying this, Aoi created a blue pillar of fire and melted the ceiling of the laboratory, destroying it.

The fire mages were frozen in shock, their eyes wide open.

Next, Aoi demonstrated earth magic by creating a massive tower of rock, which also destroyed the ceiling. Then, using wind magic, she blew the entire laboratory away from the outside.

"The power of the wind is immense. The strongest tornadoes can destroy buildings and even blow away dragons."

Aoi explained the power of the wind, but the wind mages didn't hear a word.

"... Can Lord Aoi use all types of magic?"

"Have you seen it so far?"

"No, I can't believe it..."

Voices of astonishment could be heard. When I turned to look, I saw researchers of water, fire, and earth magic standing behind Strass.

Some of them looked at the wind mages, who were still in shock, with sympathy.

It's no wonder. In just one day, the established norms of magic have been completely overturned.

There are few like Crown, who is excited and clapping in the back. Normally, people would be in a state of shock or awe.

"Let's go to the healing magic laboratory last."

So, when Crown loudly stated this, it was inevitable that I felt an indescribable unease.

The healing magic is what makes Maple Leaf a major power.

The last bastion might be destroyed.

Even the top mages of Maple Leaf, who are now filled with indescribable unease, can't be blamed.

I quietly clasped my hands together and prayed for a peaceful end.