Chapter 21 (1/2)

Chapter 21: The Last Part of the Mission

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Celine was a little disappointed at Link’s silence. She laughed in self-mockery. “You don’t believe me. Because I’m a demon. Demon’s lie all the time.”

All the texts of the world of light claimed that demons were the darkest and evilest beings in existence. Demons were taboo. According to the game Legend, demons who appeared in the world of the light brought about bloody catastrophes.

“I believe you!” Link’s voice was firm and strong

This Celine was different than one he had known in the game. The Celine he had known then had been cynical and eccentric with a deep love of pranking others. But the Celine before him now was more like a normal girl. She was still innocent, trusting, and longed for friendship.

Yes, in the game, I met her after 20 more years of hiding and running, friendless and alone. Such a life would have twisted anyone’s personality. But now, she’s still hopeful.

Looking at Celine’s clouded, beautiful eyes, Link repeated, “I believe you.”

“Why? You’re saying that because you’re scared of me, aren’t you?” Celine looked at him. Though suspicion glinted in her eyes, it was overshadowed by hope.

She could hear the earnestness in his voice. But her past experiences made her wary of humans words.

Link shook his head. Without thinking, his mouth opened to recite one of Celine’s most used quotes, “No one can choose the circumstances of their birth, but they can choose their own paths! It may be long and difficult, but that is true freedom!”

Celine paused, rolling the words over her tongue. Light shone through the clouds in her eyes. “Yes, I am free! My father will never bind me!”

Gaining new strength and conviction, she turned to Link and spoke to him from the bottom of her heart, “Link, you are wise indeed, and forgiving. No wonder you received divine revelation. I’ll remember what you told me, my friend.”

“I, too, am honored to have known you. Thank you for saving me Celine, or I would have already been dead.” Link smiled.

“Hahahaha,” Celine laughed heartily. She suddenly felt relaxed, not caring for her image anymore. Not a trace of her previous mischievous demeanor was left. Now, she seemed more like a friendly neighborhood girl than anything else.

Then she asked, “You seem very different tonight. Can you tell me about your divine revelation?”

She was still curious about Link’s change.

Link rubbed his nose. How should he put it? Telling her about things like coming from Earth, his soul crossing over dimensions to possess this body, and the game server didn’t seem quite right.

He explained after some thought, “Actually, my understanding of magic is the same as it was before, that of a poor student at the academy. But somehow, there’s a lot more Mana inside me, and with it, a sea of memories of spellcasting. Truth be told, all I know about magic is how to use it—I still have no idea how or why it works.

For that reason, he was only a normal Level-2 Magician, not an Elite. It was rather embarrassing. For the same reason, all his spells were just Basic. As for Supreme Magic Skills, he had none, neither had he any idea of how to acquire one.

Celine understood but she still burst out into laughter. “What an embarrassing situation. It looks like you’ll need to find a chance to learn magic properly.”

“I definitely agree.” Ever since Link had seen Holmes’ Supreme Magic Skills, he had known that he would have to get stronger much faster. He’d also thought about how he’d do that. “So I’ll look for a magic academy when Gladstone City’s issue is over.”

“Oh. Do you have any particular academy in mind?”

“I’m thinking about East Cove Higher Magic Academy.” It was the most famous magic academy in the Norton Kingdom. The dean was a Level-7 Master Magician.

At this time, a Level-7 Master Magician was the highest existence in the World of Firuman. Few held such power within the human world.

Celine was taken aback but she couldn’t resist a smile. “You would, would you? Let me ask you, what is the structure of magic in a Fireball?”

“… I don’t know.” Link was dumbfounded.

“What about that of a Whirlwind…? You don’t know that either? Then you should know how the simplest Earth Spike works, since you use it so well…” Celine held out her hands, solidifying her point, “Okay. If that’s the extent of your magic theory, I think that you don’t need to pay the East Cove Magic Academy a visit.”

The East Cove Magic Academy was the best academy for magic within the kingdom, but it was a higher academy. It didn’t accept students who didn’t already have a strong foundation in magic. The students would have a hard time keeping up even if they did.