Chapter 180

I hаd ехрectеd Кhаn nоt tо be an ordinаrу mage, but thе informatiоn аbоut Кhаn rеcordеd in the Mаgiс Tоwеr Infоrmаtiоn Systеm was аlmost unbeliеvаblе tо see.

[Мagiс Tower Infоrmаtion System]

[Namе: Кhan]

[Affiliation: X]

[Сirсle: X]

[Mana Lеvеl: ???]

[Remarks: А toр-tiеr mаgе whose proрer informаtiоn is unknоwn. Tall stаturе with а slender build, сasts all mаgic using Chantless Саsting. Possеssеs cоnsiderablе mana. Ovеrwhelmеd Вelbek and Serina оf the Вluе Мagiс Towеr. Оwnеr of such vаst manа thаt еvеn аfter соnsuming а Mаnа Pill, no increase in mana is felt. Seems capable of concealing his own mana. An extremely dangerous individual; if encountered, it is advised to flee immediately…….]

The information about Khan compiled in the Magic Tower Information System wasn’t actually that extensive.

Not only his affiliation, but even where he belonged was unknown.

His mana level wasn’t properly known either, but some information about him could be roughly grasped.

“Belbek and Serina… they’re talented kids even within the Blue Magic Tower. And the source of this entry is Sir Alchemis, an Archmage….”

“Since Sir Alchemis personally recorded it, it’s unlikely to be incorrect. As expected, he wasn’t an ordinary mage. To think such a figure would participate in a tournament in a provincial city like this….”

The contents recorded in the Magic Tower Information System are rarely wrong.

Especially if the source is Alchemis, an Archmage of the Blue Magic Tower.

“To think he truly uses all magic without incantations… Is this even plausible? I was sure there must be some trick hidden….”

“Bellua, it would be best to stop showing interest in this Khan fellow. If we dig deeper unnecessarily, we might be in danger. Since Sir Alchemis said to flee immediately upon encountering Khan, there must be a valid reason.”

“Well, that’s true… but from what I’ve seen so far, he didn’t seem like a bad person either.”

In the previous semifinal match, he showed a demeanor of deliberately stalling and toying with his opponent instead of quickly defeating them, but ultimately, he didn’t kill them.

‘In his previous matches too, he didn’t seriously injure his opponents. If the information in the Magic Tower Information System is true, he could easily defeat the participants here with just a flick of his wrist.’

As Bellua was having such thoughts, Binsen, who was beside her, suddenly spoke with a serious expression.

“Bellua, I’ve also met Sir Archmage Alchemis of the Blue Magic Tower a few times. He is by no means someone who speaks nonsense. So, don’t entertain unnecessary thoughts and from now on, don’t even pay attention to that person. Don’t even speak to him.”

“Understood….”

Bellua decided to drop her interest in Khan, fearing the conversation would drag on unnecessarily if she argued further here.

“The betting for contestants Sharin and Dramos has closed! I’m curious how the betting results will turn out!”

Bellua and Binsen were also waiting for the match to start, and just in time, the tournament host, Rodion, seemed ready to begin the match.

“Oh, these are truly astonishing betting odds!! Even I didn’t anticipate this! It’s a perfect fifty-fifty split!”

“What, you didn’t bet on Sharin this time? You’ve been betting on Sharin all along, what are you doing!”

“Didn’t you hear what the others were saying earlier? They say Dramos is definitely the champion? They say Dramos is the strongest, you idiot.”

“Genius Mage Lady Sharin will win!! Someone like Dramos isn’t even a match!!”

Perhaps because it was the final semifinal match, the spectators’ enthusiasm was several times hotter than before.

Since many had staked their entire fortunes, some spectators were seen fighting while cheering for their chosen contestant.

“Such a fool. Sharin is definitely winning, tsk tsk.”

“Did you just call me a fool? What can that little kid Sharin do, you moron.”

An innocent contestant was being cursed at for no reason.

As the spectators’ enthusiasm grew hotter and began to boil, Rodion quickly proceeded with the match.

“The spectators’ enthusiasm is overwhelmingly hot! Now, only one step remains to the finals! I’m so curious who will advance to the finals!! Then, let’s begin the match countdown immediately!”

With Rodion’s shout, the match began.

“So… Sir Binsen, who do you think will win now? Is your opinion still the same?”

“Bellua, why are you asking such a thing? Of course, Khan’s disciple, Sharin, will win. No wonder the child named Sharin also seemed to have tremendous magical talent. Watch carefully. Sharin will definitely win.”

“Hmm, are you going to be wrong this time too?”

“Hey! Just watch! I’ll definitely get it right this time. Khan’s disciple, Sharin, can’t possibly lose.”

“Hmm….”

Bellua looked at Sharin and Dramos standing in the arena.

Yet, she couldn’t predict at all who would win if the two fought.

‘Who will win indeed….’

She said nothing more and focused on the match between the two.

* * *

As soon as the countdown ended with Rodion’s shout, the match began.

Simultaneously, Sharin drew up all the mana in her body at once.

The four Circles inside her heart were rotating at an incredible speed.

Perhaps because Sharin’s mana was so abundant, the four Mana Rings rotating around her heart were overloaded.

‘My heart, it hurts…!’

As the four Circles reached a point where they couldn’t fully contain Sharin’s mana, she began creating a Circle right there.

Combining the teachings Khan had imparted with her own immense mana, an additional Mana Ring was formed in an instant.

As if asking when there were ever only four rings, the rings around Sharin’s heart instantly changed to five.

Because of this, her mana was increasing even more explosively.

Mana exploded from her body, shaking the entire arena, and a strong wind blew due to the aftermath.

Dramos, watching from the opposite side, unknowingly smiled and spoke.

“Kekekeke… To think you’d create another Circle right here on the spot, you truly seem more talented than any mage I’ve ever seen. Well, as his disciple, you should be capable of this much. Since my disciple requested it, I’ll ensure you don’t get hurt.”

True to his origins as the Kingdom Guard Captain, Dramos seemed to have fully grasped everything Sharin had done in less than two seconds.

Khan, watching the match, was also greatly surprised internally and checked Sharin’s Level.

[LV.242 Genius Mage Sharin]

Not only had Sharin’s Level suddenly skyrocketed, but she had also created an additional Circle.

Now, even Khan couldn’t gauge just how much mana was emanating from her.

‘Wait, isn’t Sharin going to win like this…?’

At that moment, thinking Sharin might be able to defeat her opponent Dramos.

The figure of Dramos, who had been opposite Sharin until just now, disappeared.

By the time she regained her senses, Dramos had appeared behind Sharin and was swinging a sword imbued with mana.

However, a protective barrier made of mana was deployed around Sharin, and his attack was easily deflected.

“To block this. You seem stronger than I thought.”

Until now, not a single person had blocked Dramos’s single strike.

As his attack was blocked for the first time, Dramos smiled as if amused and swung his sword once more.

This time, from his sword, not a typical Aura Sword but a ten-meter-long Aura Sword was formed.

As the ten-meter-long Aura Sword struck Sharin’s mana barrier.

KAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!!!

CRACK…!!

This time, a very slight crack appeared on the mana barrier.

Dramos opened his eyes wide, genuinely surprised.

“Hoh… To block even this is astonishing. I never expected you to be this strong.”

“I’m stronger than this…?! Just because you’re Byutek oppa’s Master doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you!”

“Kekekeke, do as you please.”

Sharin had been continuously reciting an incantation since earlier.

She was preparing a powerful, large-scale magic.

Although no one had taught her this magic, being a genius, she had successfully combined the magics she knew to create a new, more powerful magic all by herself.

‘It’s my first time using it… but somehow, I think it’s possible…!’

Sharin had originally conceived various magics in her mind but had never attempted them.

Because combining two or more magics seemed to strain her heart, as if the magic’s grade increased.

However, since Sharin was now at the 5th Circle, she felt she could use the new combined magic she had created.

Even while Sharin was reciting the incantation, Dramos’s attacks continued.

The thick mana barrier protecting her also seemed to be nearing its limit.

“It looks like your barrier will break first. Not yet?”

“…….”

Although Dramos spoke as if taunting Sharin, she didn’t respond to his words and focused solely on reciting the incantation.

And finally, the moment she finished reciting the entire incantation.

Suddenly, a massive hole began to form in the arena’s ceiling.