Golden Mage - Chapter 37
Volume 2, Episode 7
Second-class Magic.
It’s a weak magic compared to third-class attack magic. But to think that such a weak magic like the Magic Arrow of mere second-class could cause such a commotion!
Whizz! Whizz!
The shield was slowly cracking.
Bit by bit. Little by little.
His shield magic was being broken down by the Magic Arrow, which was just a second-class magic.
And finally… the shield shattered.
Clang!
The shattered shield offered no resistance to the Magic Arrow as it found its way through.
And without hesitation, it began to pierce through Viscount Einhart’s entire body.
Pew! Pew! Pew!
“Aaargh! Nooo!”
The pain was excruciating.
Do you know what it feels like to have your entire body pierced?
It was an indescribable agony.
Moreover, when had he, who stood at the pinnacle of the Empire, ever experienced such pain?
He had participated in countless battles, always inflicting pain on others, but he had never been the one to suffer.
The Magic Arrow, with its sharp penetration, pierced through Viscount Einhart’s entire body.
Moreover, it was expertly controlled by Ell, focusing only on parts where he could feel pain, not bothering to target any vital areas.
“Cancel!”
Ell canceled the magic after subjecting Viscount Einhart to hundreds of Magic Arrows.
Then the dreadful sight of Viscount Einhart entered the people’s eyes.
They were all astonished.
“Absosa!”
“Ha, His Lordship is in such a state….”
Viscount Einhart’s miserable appearance was horrifying.
His entire body was penetrated with holes as blood gushed out of them.
The sight of Viscount Einhart, the leader of the noble faction in the Empire, now looking so gruesome was appalling.
Although it was a pitiful sight, Ell had no intention of forgiving Viscount Einhart.
Ell raised his hand slowly.
“I won’t kill you. But I’ll take away your magic abilities, just like I intended to do with my mom.”
At the same time, mana surrounding Ell’s hand began to move fiercely as he started casting magic.
And not just any magic that could be cast, but at least a level 6-class magic or higher.
Ell was determined.
He would thoroughly break him. So that he would never entertain any futile thoughts again…
Just as he was about to cast the 6-class magic, Bone Break, which would shatter a human’s insides entirely, a voice came through.
“Stop!”
Chapter 3, The Youngest 7-class Master
Ell paused. He halted his action to finish Viscount Einhart off.
Then he turned his gaze towards Cilfire.
Having regained her senses upon witnessing Viscount Einhart’s disheveled state, Cilfire spoke to Ell in a desperate tone.
“Stop… Please, Ell.”
Various emotions surged within her.
First and foremost, it was because of Ell’s strength.
She remembered his genius displayed ten years ago at Banjak Matap, but never did she imagine that he would reach the 7th class at the mere age of seventeen…
Seeing Ell easily defeat Viscount Einhart, it was clear that he wasn’t just a 7th-class expert, but a master.
Cilfire felt that her son was no longer the boy she knew.
He had surpassed her in every way and had grown beyond her embrace.
While it made her proud, it also left her feeling bittersweet.
The potential of the Golden Knight was astounding.
The ability to easily defeat a knight under the Sword Master with a single strike. The thought of combining the Golden Knight and Ell was thrilling.
However, as she looked at Viscount Einhart’s wretched appearance, an unknown feeling suddenly surged within her.
Why did she feel this way towards them, despite their treacherous intentions and harm towards her and Ell?
The pitiful sight of Glaiton, the horrifying sight of Viscount Einhart…
Ell, who had overwhelmed two 7-class magicians with overwhelming power, was definitely going to finish them off. With power.
But that was one possibility.
Another possibility was that if she didn’t remove their magical abilities, the issue might just end with Viscount Einhart. Threatening them with the contents of the Magic Capture might prevent them from chasing after Ell.
‘Even Mom’s words make sense. If I push Viscount Einhart further, he might come after us relentlessly. I want to tear him apart, but…’
Ell made a decision. He closed his eyes and pondered.
Indeed, pushing Viscount Einhart further could be dangerous. Even until now, it had been a mere confrontation. But if Ell removed Viscount Einhart’s magical abilities, it might escalate into a situation where the entire Empire would intervene. After all, Viscount Einhart was one of the few 8-class magicians on the continent not affiliated with the Matap and loyal to the Empire.
Depriving him of his magical abilities would undoubtedly provoke the Empire.
But if they retreated now, the issue might end with Viscount Einhart, who had not lost his magical abilities. By using the contents of the Magic Capture as a reasonable threat, they might be able to prevent Viscount Einhart from pursuing them.
‘She’s right. If I push Viscount Einhart further, he might not only harm me but also others. I want to tear him apart, but…’
Ell responded to Cilfire’s plea. He adjusted his golden glasses and answered.
“I’ll do as you say.”
With a light gesture, the powerful mana swirling around his hand scattered.
Ell’s figure, which had been floating in the air, descended to the ground.
Once his feet touched the ground, Ell looked at Cilfire and said, “Let’s leave this place. We won’t come back here again. Let’s live peacefully as a family. With our abilities, we can gain noble titles wherever we go. Let’s live quietly in a place where we can be at ease, Mom.”
Ell’s words resonated with Cilfire, who was visibly moved.
“That’s right. Ell, I was foolish. What matters most in life is not power but the bond within the family. I’m sorry.”
Though Cilfire believed that true happiness required power to some extent, she now realized how naive that belief was.
There was nothing happier than the life they had now. She felt ashamed of her previous thoughts.
Seeing Cilfire’s changed perspective, Ell smiled warmly. He reached out his hand.
“Let’s go. Let’s leave this place.”
“Yes…”
Cilfire walked towards Ell.
Ell then turned to Serena and Kayna, who were still looking anxious, and extended his hand towards them.
“You two… I hope you can come with us. Do you remember what I said last time? If you want to… I want to stay with you until the end.”
Upon seeing Serena and Kayna’s bright expressions, Ell felt a sense of comfort. They ran towards Ell and stuck close to him.
“We will always be with you, Master.”
“Me too.”
“Thank you.”
With a smile, Ell cast the 7-class magic Teleport.
“Then, let’s go…”
As he completed the casting, a deep and resounding voice reached Ell’s ears.
“It can’t be that easy.”