Chapter 97

The Marquess Family's Magic Genius - Chapter 98 (97/324)

98

I started asking Pada questions.

The first question I asked was whether it was possible to strengthen the light attribute in my body every time.

If this were possible, my future life would be a smooth road.

Ersiel, who had been talking to Pada, shook her head.

"It's not possible every time. However, as I get stronger, I can gradually increase your attribute."

It seemed that as her level increased, the limit of the light attribute I could receive would also increase.

"Then, is it possible to completely fill my body's attribute with 100% light?"

"That would be difficult unless it's me. You can manage about half at best..."

Half.

Actually, even that was a blessing.

After all, it was a stroke of luck I hadn't even considered.

I chuckled and extended my hand to Pada.

As I gently stroked her, she shivered.

Pada!

She didn't seem to mind.

"Thank you. Whenever there's an opportunity, I'll ask for your help."

Pada!

I guess she understood.

"By the way, how does it feel? Was the training array good?"

At my words, Ersiel's eyes sparkled.

"Definitely, it was full of elemental power inside."

"Did it help a bit?"

"Yes. My elemental power has increased significantly compared to before."

Considering I had absorbed about half of the energy from ten low-grade spirit stones, it made sense that it had increased.

Or perhaps she had absorbed the energy equivalent of five stones.

In any case, it had increased.

"Pada, summon and play with it a lot. The more you do, the better you'll be able to handle the increased power."

"Yes."

"Whenever you feel comfortable with the new power, let me know. I'll create another training array for you then."

"Yes, thank you."

Ho.

This time, she didn't refuse.

It seems she finally accepted my favor.

It was also convenient for me.

Forcing her to follow orders every time was quite tiring.

After Ersiel left the room, I immediately started drawing the next magic array.

Henderson Raydion.

Now it was time to interpret the second original array created by the Great Mage.

Ten mana stones were placed on the magic array.

Flash!

A brilliant light began to fill my room.

* * * * *

Time passed quickly.

The training knight exam was now just one day away.

Almost eleven days had flown by.

'My magic training is going quite smoothly.'

After absorbing the magic from the original array, I continued learning various 2nd Circle spells.

I also didn't neglect breaking through the channels in my body.

Every morning, I used refined mana to knock on the barriers.

It had become almost a daily routine for me.

Today was no different.

Bang!

Starting from the left side of my face and down to my wrist.

I had almost completely broken through the channel leading here.

The only thing left was a thin barrier blocking the wrist area of my left hand.

The moment I moved my mana to knock on the barrier.

Crack!

The barrier broke.

'Finally...'

I smiled at my left hand.

Now I could use magic with both hands.

Let's give it a try.

As I sent mana to my left hand.

Whoosh!

A flame bloomed on my palm.

'Wow.'

Kail Seltarion.

Three months since I entered this rascal's body.

Finally, I could use magic with my left hand.

This meant that the number of strategies I could use had more than doubled.

Even now.

Whoosh!

Crack!

I could cast double spells with both hands.

This was a tremendous advancement.

Previously, to use multiple spells, I had to rely on the single channel leading to my right hand.

Using one channel to cast multiple spells was like trying to run several cars on a single-lane road.

It was an extremely inconvenient way to activate spells.

Of course, what the mages here referred to as double casting meant using two channels, one for each hand, to cast spells.

I didn't call using multiple spells from a single hand double casting.

'Unless you call it a crazy act.'

To activate a spell, you had to move mana in a specific way.

But if I tried to use multiple spells with one hand?

The mana moving through the channel would likely collide with each other.

If that happened, it would be like a traffic accident, leading to a mana explosion.

However, the reason I could perform such a crazy act was due to the hybrid activation method and my mana structure.

My body could remember the necessary mana movements for spells, and my remarkable talent allowed me to move mana as I wished.

Typically, one had to be at least 4th Circle to use multiple spells with one hand.

Of course, this didn't apply to irregulars like me.

'Now, I can cast up to three spells with one hand...'

With both hands now usable.

I could cast a total of six spells at once.

Let's give it a try.

The spells around me began to increase one by one.

Water, fire, wind, earth.

The arrow spells made of the four elements, along with two additional 2nd Circle spells I had recently learned.

Six spells floating around me!

'Wow. This is what a mage looks like?'

It was a spectacular display.

The spells I had activated were just the basic activation method.

If I used the hybrid activation method, I could probably handle about four spells simultaneously.

'Using six attack spells at once would be rare.'

It was better to use the real activation method to deliver a powerful blow.

I would likely use this when I needed to quickly cast support spells.

'Well, still...'

It felt good, not bad.

This was a scene that only a Great Mage could show.

It meant my skills were exceptional.

'Now, only the lower body is left.'

I had already broken through all the barriers in my upper body.

From the waist down to both legs.

This was the next area to break through.

Time would take care of it.

'I should start preparing to go out.'

Today was the day of Saron and Ersiel's lesser noble investiture ceremony.

The investiture ceremony for lesser nobles was usually held every three months, gathering the candidates. The original schedule was mid-June, but it was delayed due to the rebellion.

The ceremony was finally set for late June.

Now, the two were being dressed up by the maids in their respective rooms.

After about thirty minutes, the doors of the two rooms began to open.

The first to appear was Ersiel.

Her long, shiny black hair flowed down.

She wore a white dress that looked active.

The high heels she wore made her seem a bit awkward with her raised ankles.

She then asked me quietly.

"...Do I look good?"

She looked at me expectantly, like a dog hoping for praise.

Her black hair and white dress definitely matched well.

"Looks good."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I've never seen you in a dress before, but it definitely suits you."

She usually wore maid-like outfits, so this was quite a different look.

Her face turned slightly red at my words.

"I haven't worn a dress in a long time..."

Ah, right.

This girl was a noble before.

Even if she was from a marginalized baron family, she was still a noble.

She must have worn fancy dresses a few times.

"You look good. Since it's an investiture ceremony, you should dress up as much as possible. It's not often you have such a day in your life."

Soon, Saron also appeared.

His outfit was a vintage black suit.

He looked like a neatly dressed butler.

"Are you both ready?"

They both nodded.

"Let's go."

The place for the investiture ceremony was the 1st Training Ground.

There, the candidates for lesser nobles were already gathered.

The total number was one hundred and fifty.

On the platform, Abel was seated.

After a brief greeting,

Ten people at a time came forward, and a silver badge symbolizing a lesser noble was pinned to their chest. Most of the candidates were over twenty years old.

Loyalty and ability.

These two qualities were required to receive the title of lesser noble, which was a kind of reward. Typically, one would enter as a training knight in their early teens and spend about seven years honing their skills before receiving the title.

Naturally, the attention was focused on Ersiel and Saron, who were only about ten years old.

It was almost unheard of for someone to receive the title of lesser noble so quickly within the family.

This was the power of ability, bloodline, and connections.

While ability is important, other factors can significantly improve the quality of life.

For Saron, if it weren't for me, it would have taken at least four years to receive the title here.

Fools.

Be grateful for having a good master.

As Saron and Ersiel's turn approached,

Silver badges were soon pinned to their chests.

They were now officially lesser nobles.

To commoners, lesser nobles were treated like those who passed the bar exam. The lives of the two, who had changed their status at such a young age, were incredibly promising.

If only we could crush all the villains eyeing the continent.

After the ceremony,

I congratulated the two and approached Abel.

"Big brother."

He turned his head at my call.

"Kail? You're here too?"

"Yes. It's a joyous day for my subordinates, so of course, I should congratulate them."

Abel smiled slightly.

"You're quite considerate to your subordinates."

"One must do one's best for excellent talent. By the way, the training knight exam is tomorrow."

"Yes, it's already that time."

"By the way, I have a question."

"What is it?"

"About the citizens, have you decided who will evaluate them?"

The citizens would be evaluated in groups of fifty at the training ground, striking dummies to assess their talent.

To quickly rotate through the candidates, the evaluators needed to be experts who could instantly gauge their talent.

At my words, Abel nodded.

"Sir Jacob, Sir Malon, and Sir Craft have agreed to help."

Three veteran knights.

It seemed they would be responsible for filtering the citizens.

"Can I also participate in the evaluation with them?"

"You?"

"Yes. I believe I have a good eye for talent. I won't be a hindrance to the three of them."

"Hmm... Now that you mention it, Ersiel and Saron were talents you discovered. Go ahead."

"Thank you."

At my words, Abel chuckled.

"I should be the one thanking you. I hope you find good talent."

That was my intention.

The citizens' skills couldn't escape my Insight.

In terms of identifying talent, I was a few steps ahead of the three veteran knights.

That was the reason I decided to participate as an evaluator.