The Mage’s Nemesis Has Reincarnated - Chapter 163

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The Natural Enemy of Mages Has Been Reincarnated – Episode 163
A being who had reached the pinnacle of magic.
The world called them the 12 Pioneers.
Yet only a third of them had actually gathered.
“The title of the 12 Pioneers is ancient history now. How is this supposed to represent the apex of humanity?”
The expressionless man swept his gaze across the room with words as sharp as a blade.
In the virtual space of the Luminous Portalsphere, there were merely four Forerunners present.
“Ah, so this is all because of that old geezer, isn’t it?”
The young man pointed to one side with a disgruntled expression.
Baluduk’s wrinkles deepened even further.
“Did you swallow all sense of propriety along with that ice cream? Damn ice-addicted bastard.”
“Before criticizing manners, shouldn’t you examine your own plans first? Has a single one of your schemes actually worked out so far?”
“What did you say?”
“Enough. Stella is watching. Everyone, be careful with your words and actions.”
The man who mediated between the young one and the elder shifted his stolid gaze.
There stood a woman with an exquisite silhouette.
Stella, the First Forerunner.
[We’ve finally gathered for a meeting, and this is the state of things. Only four people, at that.]
“I apologize for this unseemly display, Stella.”
“If you had a conscience, you’d apologize to the right person, old man. Who caused this situation?”
“Are you saying all the failed plans are my fault?”
“If you had been more careful in your planning, we wouldn’t be losing people left and right like this.”
[Ethan, that’s enough.]
The young man, Ethan, immediately fell silent.
Though he showed little loyalty to others, he demonstrated profound devotion to the First Forerunner.
[Truth be told, it’s not Baluduk’s fault. Who could have predicted the emergence of a descendant of the divine? Isn’t that right?]
Clifford, the expressionless man, nodded in agreement.
The young man Ethan, and Baluduk the Black Hand, as well.
All of them listened silently to the First Forerunner’s words.
[I speak calmly now, but my mood is far from pleasant. The plans have gone awry considerably. We failed to kill the Archbishop, failed to assassinate the King of Decan. Naturally, the treasures in the vault remain untouched. And Esca, our only skilled technician, has turned traitor.]
“….”
[At this rate, we may not meet the deadline. Our very lives hang by a thread. Our patrons won’t sit idle while preparations for the Demon Lord’s Tournament crumble, will they?]
“Then what should we do…?”
“Old man. Why are you asking Stella that? You need to take responsibility and figure it out yourself!”
“You insolent little brat….”
“Enough, both of you. Don’t you understand the gravity of the situation?”
Clifford spoke thus and gave them a meaningful look.
Stella’s eyes, cold as ice, were utterly merciless.
[The second and fourth ranked members getting along so poorly. Don’t you think it’s time you became friendlier?]
“Pardon me, Stella, but my rank is fifth, if I may say so….”
[Ethan is now fourth. Since Lillis, who was fourth, has been captured, his promotion is only natural, right?]
Ethan brightened at those words, but it wasn’t something to celebrate.
After all, he was now the youngest among the Forerunners.
Ethan’s expression darkened as he belatedly realized this fact.
“Ugh, I’m the youngest now….”
“Lady Stella. Lillis may have been captured, but the odds are high that she’s still alive. We should attempt a rescue immediately….”
[We should. But how exactly do you plan to capture the Descendant of God, who blocks both mana and demonic energy? Can you even extract Lillis from his grasp?]
“….”
Baluduk couldn’t answer readily.
Pyreo, Ilena, Lillis.
All the Forerunners who had targeted the Descendant of God had been captured or killed.
It was a hopeless situation, but Stella had a plan.
[Here’s what we’ll do. Now that we’ve confirmed he’s the Descendant of God, I’ll contact Captain Seirei. And the Lich Dragon who watches over Lillis as well.]
“Surely you don’t intend to use both of them?”
[Indeed. With the Demon Faction’s incarnate form and the Lich Dragon stepping in, why should we involve ourselves?]
A subtle smile bloomed at the corners of Stella’s lips.
[Regardless, we’ll be able to torment the Descendant of God.]

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After my conversation with the family members ended.
I was resting briefly in my room.
‘I didn’t expect to return this early, but being home feels good regardless.’
I lay on the bed, gazing quietly at the ceiling.
Various thoughts churned through my mind.
‘If I’d arrived even slightly later, my family would have been in danger.’
I recalled my parting with the Archbishop.
―Thank you so much for taking me to the Empire. Where will you go now?
―I intend to return to my family.
―Your family? Ah, the Forerunners have you worried about your loved ones, I see.
―Yes, since I don’t know what might happen.
―Don’t worry too much. I’ve already contacted the Holy Knights anyway.
―I appreciate that, but I think I’ll feel more at ease going there myself.
―I understand.
―Then I’ll depart immediately.
―Very well. But before you go, won’t you tell me? Didn’t I promise to grant you a wish?
―I’ll tell you about the wish later.
―So you’re saying we’ll meet again. A fine answer. Then come find me once safety is assured.
It was divine providence that I teleported directly here at that moment.
‘It was the right call to come here immediately after clearing the sudden Quest.’
I recalled the Quests I had previously completed.
[Escorting Archbishop Raber to the Holy Empire – Complete!]
[Sudden Quest cleared!]
[Reward: Random Stats increased by 3,000.]
[Reward: 6th Awakening Skill Proficiency increased by 15,000.]
[Proficiency remaining until 8-Star Achievement: 52,325/100,000]
[Saving Esca – Complete!]
[Sudden Quest cleared!]
[Reward: Random Stats increased by 3,000.]
[Reward: 6th Awakening Skill Proficiency increased by 15,000.]
[Proficiency remaining until 8-Star Achievement: 67,325/100,000]
Thanks to the generous stat rewards I’d been receiving lately, all my stats were already approaching 7,500.
‘It’s been a while since I checked my status window.’
[Name: Zeke McLafflin]
[Tags: Reincarnate of Pangaea Continent, Decan Kingdom’s Greatest Prestigious Magic Family, Youngest of the Duke Family, Ferryman, Illegitimate Child, Hard Worker, Bookworm, 17 Years Old, SS-Rank Hunter, Intermediate Aura Master, Dragonian, Genius of Silent Incantation, Decan’s Sword Mage, Disciple of the Iron-Blooded Lord, Ally of the Spirit King]
[Strength: 7,477 / Intelligence: 7,423]
[Agility: 7,488 / Stamina: 7,505]
[Recovery: 7,465 / Resistance: 7,409]
[Aura: 20,530 / Mana: 93]
[Dragon Power: 1]
[Basic Skills: Interpretation, Analysis, Rune Absorption, Aura Operation, Aura Infusion, Aura Blade, Subspace, Eye of Truth, Blessing of Light, Hunter’s Senses, Soul Severance, Modification, Sage’s Eye, Fortitude, Berserk, Future Foresight, Backtracking, Spirit Affinity, Protection of Earth, Mind Reading, Composure, Form of Fire, Form of Water, and 1,302 other spells]
[1st Awakening Skill: Mana Absorption (9-Star)]
[2nd Awakening Skill: Master of Mana (9-Star)]
[3rd Awakening Skill: Magic Absorption (9-Star)]
[4th Awakening Skill: Master of Magic Absorption (9-Star)]
[5th Awakening Skill: Magic Replication (9-Star)]
[6th Awakening Skill: Mana Absorption (7-Star)]
[7th Awakening Skill: ???]
[Current Quests Completed: 52/100]
‘My aura has been steadily accumulating, so my aura stat has already surpassed 20,000. My mana stat will reach 100 soon as well.’
But that Dragon Power stat—I couldn’t quite grasp what it was.
It hadn’t increased at all.
I’d heard it had a general effect when facing the Dragon Race, but I didn’t know the specifics.
‘I’ll understand it gradually. The system wouldn’t have given it to me without reason.’
More than that, I focused on the skills I’d recently acquired.
They were rewards I’d gained from turning Pyreo and Ilena into undead.
[Basic Skill: Form of Fire]
―Effect: Upon activation, you transform into a form of fire. While in this form, you can cast fire-attribute magic without incantation and can fly through the sky. Additionally, you can control all fire in your surroundings.
―Special Note: The skill can be toggled on and off, and can be activated through the command ‘Activate/Deactivate Form of Fire’.
[Basic Skill: Form of Water]
―Effect: Upon activation, you transform into a form of water. While in this form, you can cast water-attribute magic without incantation and can fly through the sky. Additionally, you can control all water in your surroundings.
―Special Note: The skill can be toggled On/Off and activated through the command ‘Water Form Activate/Deactivate’.
That wasn’t all I obtained.
[Ring of Fire]
―Classification: Accessory
―Effect: Immunity to all fire-attribute magic, fire magic damage increased by 800%
―Durability: Infinite
―Usage Restriction: Bound to Zeke McLafflin
―Description: A ring once used by the Fire Forerunner. 13 items exist in total, and set effects can be obtained.
[Ring of Water]
―Classification: Accessory
―Effect: Immunity to all water-attribute magic, water-attribute magic damage increased by 800%
―Durability: Infinite
―Usage Restriction: Bound to Zeke McLafflin
―Description: A ring once used by the Water Forerunner. 13 items exist in total, and set effects can be obtained.
I also received a decent item that increased damage by 800% specifically for fire-attribute and water-attribute magic.
The Forerunner’s Vestment set effect as well.
―Forerunner’s Vestment Set Effect (7/13)
―4-Set Effect: All attack power increased by 300% against the Dragon Race
―7-Set Effect: All attack power increased by 300% against the Demon Faction
―10-Set Effect: ?????
―13-Set Effect: ?????
By equipping the rings, the 7-set effect was unlocked.
‘An additional threefold increase in attack power against the Demon Faction… This is quite useful.’
Whatever demons I encounter in the future will certainly be unfortunate creatures.
They’ll face a version of me far stronger than before.
‘But what matters most is this.’
My gaze turned toward the bottom of the status window.
[Current Quests Completed: 52/100]
This message appeared around the time I completed the quest to deceive Lillis Lin.
More precisely, it was after I had completed fifty quests.
[You have completed 50 Quests!]
[Achievement ‘Halfway There’ has been completed!]
[Achievement reward item has been granted. The item can be confirmed in the subspace.]
‘I didn’t show it, but I was shocked beyond measure at that moment.’
The sudden Achievement reward was enough to stun me.
The fact that I had already completed fifty quests was astonishing, but what truly shocked me was the sheer volume of quests still remaining.
‘Do I really have to complete all 100? What happens then?’
That wasn’t the only mystery.
When I opened the subspace, there was an item I had never seen before waiting inside as a reward.
An item that still amazes me even now.
[Dimensional Transit Stone]
―Classification: Consumable
―Effect: Transports the user to the designated target’s dimension.
―Durability: Infinite
―Usage Restriction: Bound to Zeke McLafflin
―Description: Allows transportation to the dimension of a designated target. However, the target must be alive, and those who have been sacrificed will meet their end.

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