The Mage’s Nemesis Has Reincarnated - Chapter 177

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The Natural Enemy of Mages Has Been Reincarnated – Episode 177
“Pardon?”
Baluduk found himself questioning before he could think.
It was only natural to be startled when someone suddenly offered to create something for you.
“You’re going to create something…?”
[A gravity field. Did you not understand?]
The gravity field was a weapon created during the Heavenly Demon War to counter the angels.
Esca had been solely responsible for its creation and maintenance, but….
‘That bastard betrayed us and took the gravity field, so everything fell apart.’
For the Forerunners, the situation was dire.
And now he was offering to create something?
“Truly, can you really create a gravity field?”
[I just said I could. That’s my specialty. I can create not just gravity fields, but anything. For instance, a device to counter the Descendants of God.]
“Pardon?”
This time I was even more astonished than before.
The Descendants of God—currently our greatest obstacle—had been mentioned.
[From what I understand, the Descendants of God can block magical power and magical energy. So wouldn’t it be possible to create a device that neutralizes those abilities?]
“Is that even possible?”
[Would I bring it up if it weren’t possible?]
Creating a new gravity field alone was already cause for gratitude, but a weapon to counter the Descendants of God as well?
Baluduk’s mouth stretched from ear to ear.
Prostrating himself was only natural.
“If you do as you say, there is nothing more I could ask for!”
[Then that’s what I’ll do.]
“Thank you! Thank you!”
[Heh heh, there’s no need to thank me so much. I’m doing this because I find it amusing.]
For Decarabia, this was a form of entertainment.
Wouldn’t any creator feel pride in seeing their weapon used to exterminate pests?
Especially troublesome pests at that.
[So then, I’ll create two things for you: a gravity field and a weapon designed to counter the Descendants of God.]
“Thank you, Decarabia!”
One corner of Decarabia’s mouth curved upward.

* * *
“Then, we shall depart first.”
“Yes, I do hope for favorable results.”
“Safe travels, Zeke.”
Many gathered to see off Zeke and his companions.
Strictly speaking, they were dragons rather than people.
“Carbollearos, are you coming with us?”
“Why would you ask such a thing? You and I are of one mind.”
“It sounds strange coming from that face.”
Carbollearos, bearing the appearance of a woman, made the comment feel rather peculiar.
Cardiplian had taken the lead, volunteering to serve as guide.
“I know the coordinates to the Eastern Continent, but a single teleportation is not feasible. The sea connecting the continents is interfered with by a reverse field that disrupts the flow of mana.”
“Then what should we do?”
“We must travel as close to the sea as possible.”
“So we need to make stops like an airplane.”
“Pardon? What is an airplane?”
“It’s a thing that exists.”
A place close to the sea, then.
As I pondered this, a Quest suddenly came to mind.
It was a sudden Quest.
‘What is this?’
My expression grew grave as I read through the Quest details.
“What troubles you, Zeke?”
“Nothing. Never mind. But I’ve thought of a suitable location.”
“A suitable location?”
“What about the Baiso Kingdom?”
Cardiplian nodded, his expression turning positive.
“The kingdom beside Decan, you mean. That should work well. Baiso is close to the sea.”
“Then let’s stop by to see my family while we’re at it. I was told to visit the Alfonso Family Estate once the task is complete.”
Zeke, Carbollearos, and Cardiplian thus set their teleportation course.
They would stop at the Baiso Kingdom before heading to the Eastern Continent.

* * *
“Welcome, Gerard! Or should I call you Grand Duke now? Hahahaha!”
“Thank you for the warm reception, Duke Alfonso.”
The man before me with his distinctive mustache was Degreid Alfonso.
He came from one of Baiso Kingdom’s most renowned magical families and was an acquaintance of mine.
“It’s been far too long. Duke Alfonso, it’s truly wonderful to see you again.”
“Indeed. We last met at that academic conference—was it nearly five years ago?”
“Has it really been that long?”
….
Though I wouldn’t call us close friends, either.
“Ah, in any case, you must be exhausted from such a long journey. You, Gerard, and both your ladies.”
“Thank you very much, Duke Alfonso.”
“Hoho, we’re delighted to have you here.”
Degreid, wearing a warm smile, turned his gaze toward the father and daughter beside me.
“Ah! Is this one of the three great families of Decan I’ve heard so much about?”
“A pleasure to meet you. I am Jose Deporte, and this is my daughter, Princess Sillis.”
“A pleasure to meet you as well.”
“I’ve heard much about your esteemed house. How delightful to receive you here. Come now, you must be famished—let us retire inside.”
The McLafflin Family and House Deporte were welcomed graciously as they entered the Alfonso Family Estate.
Meanwhile, my mentor Dalpred whispered to me.
“The two of you seem rather awkward with each other. Weren’t you classmates at the Magic Tower when you were younger?”
“Well, yes, but we weren’t particularly close back then. Even now, we’ve had little contact, and this is our first meeting in five years.”
“Hmm, yet he readily agreed to let your family stay at his estate. He must be a good friend.”
“Yes, I’m truly grateful for his kindness.”
The Alfonso Family’s Duke’s Mansion was vast.
It contained fountains and gardens within its grounds, and we passed dozens of rooms with each step.
It was spacious enough to accommodate both the McLafflin and Deporte families with room to spare.
With so many servants about, I couldn’t even begin to count how many people we encountered.
I quickened my pace to walk beside Degreid, hoping to ease the awkwardness with conversation.
“Your estate is truly magnificent. So expansive.”
“Haha, aren’t all ducal mansions like this? The McLafflin Family Estate must be similar.”
“Still, this one seems even larger.”
“But when will you tell me? The reason for your sudden refuge here?”
“Hmm, I’ve encountered some personal difficulties. I hope you’ll understand that I cannot discuss the details.”
There was no point in telling him outright that I was being pursued by the Forerunners—he wouldn’t believe it anyway, and I’d have to explain the reasons behind it.
That would mean revealing that Zeke is a Draconian.
Given all these complications, I chose my words carefully, and fortunately, Degreid understood my position.
“Haha, no matter. If that’s the situation, there’s no need to explain further. Simply treat my home as your own and make yourselves comfortable.”
“Your kindness means more to me than I can express, Duke Alfonso.”
I thanked him with genuine sincerity.
No one in this world grants sleep to someone simply because they were classmates at the Magic Tower.
Especially not when they hadn’t spoken in five years.
Clink, clink—
As the meal began, a warm atmosphere settled over the table.
Degreid Alfonso was a man of considerable charm, and it smoothed the interactions effortlessly.
It didn’t take long for the awkwardness between the three families to dissipate.

* * *
After the meal ended.
Degreid Alfonso showed his guests to their respective chambers before retiring to his own.
Click.
The moment the door closed, Degreid’s expression shifted a complete 180 degrees.
‘Damn that Gerard! How dare he look at me with such eyes?’
During the meal just now, I had caught a glimpse of Gerard’s gaze.
Eyes that looked down upon me with utter disdain.
It was merely an illusion born from inferiority, yet I was absolutely convinced I had been disrespected.
‘Taking a 9-Circle mage as his teacher and thriving so well? As arrogant as ever, Gerard!’
Gerard had always been popular.
An elite who displayed unparalleled talent at the Magic Tower.
He had always been well-liked by those around him—in many ways, he was the ideal I had always yearned to become.
That’s why I wanted to grow closer to him.
‘But he ignored me.’
I had tried to initiate conversation to bridge the gap, but Gerard merely glanced at me with indifferent eyes and walked away without a single word.
Forty years had passed, yet I remembered that moment vividly, and I had worked relentlessly ever since.
Determined never to become someone who could be dismissed.
‘I wanted to surpass him after that. But effort proved meaningless before talent.’
Gerard had reached the 8-Circle years ago, while I only managed to achieve it last year.
I had finally come to understand that an inferior student remains inferior no matter what they do.
‘Yet here I am now, an ordinary person who has also reached the 8-Circle like you. In a way, I should thank you. If it weren’t for those contemptuous eyes back then, I wouldn’t be who I am today.’
But Gerard remained unchanged, then and now.
Still looking down on me with that same gaze.
That infuriated me.
What angered me most was that he had contacted me after five years.
‘He suddenly reaches out—what? He’s looking for temporary lodging and wants to know if I can help? Ha! Unbelievable! Do I look like some pushover you can use whenever you need something?’
My cheeks trembled with rage, but only briefly.
I steadied myself and pushed the anger deep down inside.
Revealing such pointless fury could jeopardize everything.
‘Hah, yes. He’s desperate enough to ask for help from someone he once treated like a screen. I understand that. But I have no choice either. I received instructions from that person.’
That person had given me orders.
To report anything related to the McLafflin Family.
Just then, I received word and relayed it to him, whereupon he presented a new proposal.
Detain the family, hire assassins, and have them all killed.
And to safely protect a captive named Lilith Lin.
Most would have refused such a proposal, but Degreid Alfonso accepted it.
It was an order in all but name.
Perhaps he issued such a command knowing that I despised Gerard.
‘It doesn’t matter anyway. Officially, our family is being attacked by assassins. It’s not something I did.’
In a moment, the fifty assassins I hired would descend upon the Duke’s Mansion without warning.
All of them were elite assassins composed of 6-Circle mages.
If they weren’t already prepared like I was, they’d be perfect for an ambush.
‘If that’s his command, I can sell out the McLafflin family without hesitation.’
Degreid’s inferiority complex flickered coldly in his pupils.

* * *
‘When will Prince Zeke arrive?’
Sillis Deporte’s reason for staying with the McLafflin family was not something else.
She still had words left to convey to Zeke.
‘If I propose to him earnestly… would he accept?’
Zeke had said he had no intention of seeking a fiancée, yet Sillis did not give up.
Had she not yet made a proper proposal?
‘He said he likes my style, so it’s bound to work.’
Knock and the door shall open.
With such conviction, Sillis intended to formally propose to Zeke.
She, who had been courted by countless men, would now propose herself?
Those men who had courted her would be astounded and furious to hear it.
But she cared not for such things.
What mattered was her own feelings.
And the feelings of the man she had marked as her fiancé—Zeke.
‘Whatever happens, I’ll wait. He said that if I wait, he will come.’
I didn’t know when Zeke, who had set out to find the Draconians, would return.
‘It could be months, or perhaps years…’
How could she already miss him when they’d only just parted?
Sillis lay in bed with a smile, her heart fluttering at the mere thought.
Past midnight, she should have fallen asleep quickly.
But sleep would not come.
It was not only thoughts of Zeke that kept her awake.
A sound had reached her ears.
‘What is that noise?’
Rising from her bed, Sillis moved to find the source of the sound.
The moment she pressed her ear against the door outside.
“Kyaaahhh!”
I flinched at the scream.
Sensing something was gravely wrong, Sillis grabbed her staff before opening the door.
“What’s happening… Ugh!”
A metallic stench wafted from the corridor.
What I saw made me doubt my own eyes.
“This… this can’t be…”
Numerous bodies lay scattered across the hallway.
From their attire, they were servants.
I couldn’t even count how many were dead.
Then my eyes met a man’s at the far end of the corridor.
“Found her!”
“…!!!”
I wanted to calm my racing heart, but before I could—
Whoooosh!
A ball of flame hurtled toward me.
Boom—!
“Kyaah!”
Fortunately, I managed to deploy a shield and avoid a fatal blow, but the impact sent me flying backward.
This was no trivial amount of magical power.
‘This level of strength… a 6th Circle mage?’
Though I was a competent mage myself, facing a 6th Circle mage was overwhelming.
I was merely 5th Circle at best.
Whoosh!
The assassin closed the distance with wind magic and seized my arm.
He was preventing me from using my staff—a mage’s primary weapon.
I tried to wrench free, but another assassin emerged from behind and bound both my arms.
“Well, well. I never heard there was such a pretty woman around here?”
“Judging by her appearance, she must be Sillis Deporte.”
The assassins gathered one by one, surrounding me.
There were five of them in total.
Fear welled up in my eyes.
“What should we do?”
The one who appeared to be their leader stared at my face intently, then grinned wickedly.
“A little enjoyment wouldn’t hurt, would it?”
“Will you give us a chance as well…?”
“I will. Just make sure to finish quickly.”
“Heh, thank you.”
“That room over there looks good.”
The assassins dragged me into the room.
Sillis struggled against her captors, but there was no way for an ordinary woman to resist the combined strength of five men.
“Don’t resist. We can just kill you right here.”
The threat froze her body solid, her muscles locking up completely.
She had been caught by a paralysis spell they had cast.
Now she truly couldn’t move a muscle.
“It’s usually more fun when they struggle….”
“Stop complaining. We don’t have time—let’s just get this done.”
The mages began carelessly lowering their trousers.
It was then, as despair flooded through her and her eyes widened, that salvation arrived.
“Are these bastards insane?”
Zeke McLafflin appeared at that very moment, his eyes blazing with fury as he watched the assassins attempting to violate Sillis.

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