Chapter 101 (1/2)

Chapter 101: Tying Up the Loose Ends

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

Link received a new mission after defeating Darris. He originally intended to bring Darris straight back to the Easy Cove Higher Magic Academy. However, he decided against it after some thought.

The mission states that I am not allowed to ruin the name of the academy. It will be too impulsive if I bring Darris directly to the academy and accuse him in front of everyone, Link thought.

Darris definitely had to be brought back for investigation. However, he could not be openly accused. The implications of a Level-6 Magician and his chief disciple researching black magic together is way too devastating. While punishment had to be met, Principal Anthony definitely did not want word to get out and reflect negatively on the academy.

Anthony would prefer to quietly settle this issue with minimum damage to the academy’s reputation.

Link could also be an impulsive teenager and openly condemn Bale and Darris for his own emotional catharsis. However, he would not only be criticized for his immaturity, but also not gain any tangible benefits.

It was no longer a problem regarding magic, but one of crisis management. If he could resolve this in a mature manner, he would be able to gain a lot of recognition.

After some thought, Link calmed himself down and first cast an Elemental Healing spell on Darris to keep him alive. Following which, he cast a Hypnosis spell on him to keep him sedated for the entire journey.

Link was not planning to leave any traces of their battle as well. After Darris was taken care of, he made sure the Girvent Forest was restored back to its original state.

First and foremost, the giant crater on the ground caused by the explosion had to be filled. It was obvious that the crater was caused by the release of a powerful spell, and any occurrences of magic in the Girvent Forest would automatically be linked to the East Cove Higher Magic Academy. This could ignite dissent amongst the people or even fear of the academy.

Link quickly covered the crater using a Shapeshifting spell.

Secondly, Link had to destroy the evidence of splintered wood and metal bolts from the carriage destroyed by the wind blades. He opened another crater on the floor and buried all these materials before filling it up.

Link then built upon these foundations and erased nearly all the evidence of their battle. Apart from a few burned patches of grass, the forest looked as good as new.

Link made sure to keep his recovery work wholesome enough such that it would look natural to an ordinary human, but not flawless so that any Magician who passed by would still be able to tell what happened. This was to preserve enough evidence to prevent Darris from denying what happened when they reached the academy.

Link then checked Darris’ condition. He seemed to be breathing normally and not in any danger.

“Alright, now we will return to the academy!” Link chuckled.

The carriage was ruined but he had magic on his side.

He had 90 Omni Points. After browsing through the spells he could learn, he spent 30 Omni Points to purchase a summoning spell, Wind Fenrir.

Wind Fenrir

Level-3 Summoning Spell

Mana Cost: 150 Mana Points.

Effect: Summons a wind elemental wolf to aid you in battle. Lasts one hour.

(Note: It is a strong battle companion, but can also be used as a mount when needed.)