189 Confrontation (1/2)

Wallace wanted to avoid any confrontation with any magicians specializing with the Soul Art.

First, he was already aware of his soul's abnormality due to the Cube's arrangement when he set foot on this world.

Next, he had been using his Divine Sense that is probably a technique unique to their path. This might cause some complication if it was confirmed by the instructors and learned by his parents. After all, he won't be able to explain the origin of his Soul Arts.

Lastly, people who trained in Soul Arts were somehow capable of affecting someone's mind. Wallace wasn't exactly sure how they were doing it but he had seen and experienced it before.

It happened first when he met Miya at the Red Star Town together with his family. After that incident, he had his Avalon research about the Celebrity Idols and he found out that there was an unpopular article about them telling that these idols can make mental suggestions to any person within a limited range.

He didn't think that his mind was strong that could ignore the Soul Art user's mental suggestion. It was all thanks to his equipment given by the Pathfinder.

[ Fervor Timepiece ]

[ A pocketwatch containing mysterious energy

Effects: Protects users from the magic that affects the human mind. ]*

This item that he always has with him had this effect aside from the Brain Burst and Physical Burst. He just didn't think too much about it until he experienced this type of magic.

Of course, he doesn't know to what extent this item could protect him. If he met someone who was more senior than Miya, his item may not be capable of protecting his mind.

It wasn't even a stretch if they could cast a soul-based magic spell... and he doesn't like to be in that situation. It was fine for him if he was the one doing the probing but if he was the one getting probed by something similar to his Divine Sense, he wouldn't like it.

It was simply because he was fully aware of what kind of information a Divine Sense could give to the user.

Unfortunately, trouble might be coming in a moment.

Instructor Elaine finished her lecture about the unique Artifact Forging Device. She had given them homework to study a number of artifacts that have passed or failed the NMTI's qualifications.

It would indeed be a good reference once they tried making their own original Mana Artifacts in the future.

”Hello, Instructor Elaine. Do you have a student named Wallace Ravencroft?”

”Yes, you are?”

”I'm sorry. Let me introduce myself. I'm Lind Taylor, 5th-year student of Idol Training Class, student body president of our curriculum, and a rookie idol under FLT Entertainment.”

Then the man flashed a dashing smile showing his perfect white teeth to leave a good impression on the beautiful instructor. The man has long black hair like a female, he was taller than Wallace and had the same handsome face but this 5th-year student was more docile looking face. His skin was pale white, smooth, and almost no pores can be seen on it.

Many of Wallace's classmates curiously observe the man while thinking the same thing.

'This man would be even more popular once he graduated and had become a full-time celebrity.'

This man might not be taking large projects right now in consideration of his studies.

”Yes. Wallace, come here. Someone is looking for you.”

After saying that, instructor Elaine left the classroom. She didn't ask the student's purpose and left everything to Wallace. Although she wanted to ask his purpose, she surmised that it's normal to ask for Wallace's attention now that he's gaining a reputation in his field.

That's right, news about the 5th apprentice accepted by Slaine Allusia, one of the three Grand Arcanists of the country, has spread far and wide this morning. The name Wallace Ravencroft was one of the top searches now online.

Wallace steps out of the room to speak with Lind.

”Our instructor would like to speak with you after your class today.”

”Mhm... May I ask the reason?”

”I'm not really sure myself. You can ask her later. She said that it wouldn't take much of your time.”

”Fine... What's your instructor's name?”

”Ah, right. It's Miss Chamber. She said that you can meet her at the Tier 1 Training Room in our building at around 3 PM. Do you have club activities?”

”I'm fine. Tell her I'll be there.” Wallace smiled as he sends off the 5th year student.