The Return of the EX-Class Wizard - Chapter 219

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The Return of an EX-Rank Mage Episode 219
The monarchs of the 12 Kingdoms and their representative lords gathered in one place.
If we measure by ‘Royal Castle’, there were now eleven kingdoms.
“The sacrifice of the 7th Royal Castle has left behind invaluable intelligence.”
Despite countless invasions from foreign powers, Neroph had built its own unique civilization.
It had now established itself as the ‘Dimension of Combat Mages’.
While it could not be called the most powerful dimension across the entire universe, it had become a dimension that could not be invaded recklessly.
To attack Neroph, even higher dimensions would need to be prepared to lose at least one arm—this was the accepted doctrine.
At the heart of this lay the tight cooperative system of Neroph’s 12 Kingdoms.
“Far exceeding the standard deviation range.”
“We reverse-calculate the damage through the destruction volume.”
Physical force.
Simple magic.
Magic that crushes with raw destructive power, without any technique or artifice.
Therefore, it could be stopped simply.
When a hard fist comes flying, one simply raises a harder shield.
“We must layer defensive barriers continuously.”
The Royal Castle had crumbled, but casualties were not severe.
Since it was not ‘assassination’ magic, the vast majority of people had already evacuated.
The representative mages of the 7th Kingdom ground their teeth.
“We must layer them as much as possible.”
“If we cannot even stop simple magic, we should relinquish the title of the Dimension of Combat Mages.”
Simple magic is stopped simply.
We had already obtained the data.
Then this time, defense would be possible.
“He is not yet skilled with this magic.”
The seasoned combat mages could tell.
The EX-Rank Awakened One was not yet proficient in the [Spatial Release—Physical Destruction] spell.
“We will attack from the closest point on the dimensional coordinate system.”
The next target could be predicted easily enough.
After the 7th Royal Castle, the next target would be the 6th Royal Castle.
Evacuation orders had already been issued to the 6th Royal Castle, and mages from all 12 nations were preparing defensive magic with full force.
And the Writers had joined the effort.
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[All combat mages began to unite their strength against the simple physical force magic.]
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It was a record.
A record for subjugating or containing magical anomalies.
If my generation cannot achieve it, we leave records so the next generation might.
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So wait, isn’t this a strategy guide? First attempt goes to hell. Now we’re starting the second attempt?
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The Writers knew the truth.
Once the magical anomaly had chosen an ‘open worldview,’ it could not escape the constraints of this world.
The Writers’ settings exerted a subtle compulsive force even in this situation.
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The rankers of Neroph already possessed exceptional magic that defended against ‘physical force.’ Their dimension was defined by combat magic.
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The Writers deliberately reiterated what everyone already knew.
To strengthen the magical power of Neroph.
It was ambiguous to call it absolute influence, but within the worldview, it wielded meaningful power—specifically concerning matters related to the magical anomaly.
“Our condition is optimal.”
“The defensive barrier will be perfectly manifested.”
“We will never let the sacrifice of the 7th Royal Castle be in vain.”
The battle mages’ hearts raced with fervor.
This time, they were certain.
“This defensive magic is absolutely, utterly impenetrable.”
“Indeed. Even the cooperative magic of the Professors from the higher dimension cannot breach it.”
“From a single failure, we have evolved.”
The mages of Neroph grinned wickedly.
“Yes. Physical force alone can never pierce through.”
It shattered.
The 6th Royal Castle was obliterated.
The method was identical.
Not assassination—raw, overt physical force magic.
“This is impossible.”
“The defensive magic was breached?”
The Writers recorded it.
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※[Record] The ‘physical force’ of the magical anomaly cannot be defended against.
Second attempt goes to hell.
Wait, guys, is this even the second attempt? We’re just getting hit over and over?
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The mages of Neroph bit their lips.
Struck by the same method again, and again losing consciousness?
For battle mages, it was utterly humiliating.
“Defense is impossible.”
“We render a judgment: defense is impossible.”
Confirmed through the destruction of the 6th Royal Castle.
The invader’s attack is called ‘Gabulgi’.
Still, data accumulates steadily.
“Spatial Liberation… is said to be an EX-rank spell.”
“It appears to possess an attribute that converts even simple physical force into great magic.”
Once physical force has descended, it cannot be stopped.
Then, I decided to distort the coordinates so that physical force could not manifest.
“Disrupting the coordinates.”
“Deploying distortion magic.”
Toward the uninhabited wasteland.
Changing the destination of the Spatial Liberation spell.
This seemed the more rational approach.
“The next target will likely be the 5th Royal Castle.”
“The 5th Royal Castle—we will protect it at all costs.”
I had already failed twice. There would be no third failure.
That was when Igniasha stepped forward.
“Hmph.”
Igniasha’s body was slightly heated up.
Her mentor(?), Red Cat, had already earned the contractor’s trust.
Moreover, with such exceptional interpersonal skills, there seemed no risk of the relationship with the contractor deteriorating.
The rival Mayo possessed outstanding abilities.
In fact, she was practically the contractor’s true partner—or rather, his true self.
Igniasha had joined late and her level of assistance fell somewhat short compared to them.
“I am a master of dimensional affinity.”
Spirits were masters of dimensional traversal and spatial awareness.
Igniasha raised her voice deliberately, as if speaking for Choi Kang-mok’s benefit.
“Unless you’re dealing with mad professors, I possess far superior abilities compared to ordinary mages!”
Distort the coordinates?
Then I simply correct them again!
“A truly excellent aide assists so smoothly and naturally that the aided one never even realizes the assistance!”
Adjusting the humans’ distortion magic.
Fixing the coordinates anew.
So that Choi Kang-mok’s physical force magic could unfold perfectly.
“A laser pointer-class Igniasha, that’s me!”

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From one perspective, a second defense was from another perspective a second offense.
One side had failed completely, while the other had succeeded completely.
I didn’t need to see it to feel it.
The 7th Royal Castle and 6th Royal Castle were utterly obliterated.
And the physical force was still in effect.
Except for the Lucky Mine, it had transformed into a space of annihilation where virtually no living creature could approach.
‘Far better than the first attempt.’
As a mage, I could tell.
A single real combat had achieved a leap in my abilities.
‘The second spell was far more natural. Almost no stamina drain. Minimal staff damage.’
My magic had become more refined.
At this point, ambition stirred within me.
‘Physical force has a simple structure and is easy.’
That’s why it can only achieve simple destruction.
It cannot produce effects like unlocking, purification, absorption, or anything similar.
Layering is also difficult.
In other words, it’s beginner magic.
-Now that you’ve mastered beginner magic, you must advance to the next stage.
-A mage is a being who must grow ceaselessly, after all.
Two perfect successes.
This stimulated my competitive spirit as a mage.
So this time, I attempted a different spell.
The next easiest fundamental magic after physical force was naturally energy bolt.
‘Theoretically, energy bolt is more advanced than physical force conversion….’
That’s the theory.
Energy bolt is naturally more advanced than physical force conversion.
Normally, advanced magic is naturally more difficult.
But for Choi Kang-mok, it was different.
It was a far more familiar spell.
“Energy bolt.”
It actually felt easier than physical force conversion.
Like slipping on clothes tailored perfectly to my body.
“Energy bolt.”
Come to think of it….
‘Isn’t the 5th Royal Castle essentially a boss monster?’
It was reasonable to think so.
Which meant Excalion’s ‘cooldown and mana consumption nullification against boss monsters’ option applied.
I set down my gleaming staff and picked up Excalion instead.
Just as a chef freely switches between cooking tools as needed, a mage must be capable of doing the same.
—Hmm.
Mayo chose his words carefully.
But would the 5th Royal Castle actually receive a boss designation?
From the 5th Royal Castle’s perspective, it seemed terribly unfair….
Red Cat thought differently.
‘My master possesses perfect immunity to mental corruption.’
He resists any and all mental corruption with absolute perfection.
He doesn’t even possess awareness that he’s resisting.
In other words, he obliterates mental corruption itself.
‘A monster who ignores unfavorable settings.’
I’ve already witnessed it.
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Equip Restriction: Mages cannot equip
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Yet he simply equips it anyway.
He ignores such settings entirely.
He makes “if I don’t see it, it doesn’t exist” a reality.
Though somewhat absurd, Red Cat understood.
Just how extraordinary this power truly was.
This EX-Rank Awakener’s mental realm was remarkably sophisticated.
And with that sophisticated power, he succeeded once again.
Red Cat declared shamelessly.
“The 5th Royal Castle is a boss monster.”
I saw my master, Choi Kang-mok, break into a grin.
Today’s flattery was a success.
My forced boss designation of the 5th Royal Castle succeeded as well.
“Energy Bolt.”
Now I enter a realm of completely unrestricted training.
“Energy Bolt. Energy Bolt. Energy Bolt.”
I’m curious—how many consecutive casts can my current physique sustain?
I’m somewhat intrigued.
My level has risen considerably, and more importantly, my intellect has increased significantly.
How many consecutive uses will I manage?
“Energy Bolt. Energy Bolt. Energy Bolt.”
For the boss monster 5th Royal Castle, it was a calamity.
Energy Bolts rained down from the heavens.
Each one possessed destructive power exceeding that of a meteor.
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The magical anomaly entity began responding with deliberate caution.
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The Writers still don’t understand laser pointers.
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To counter the distortion magic, the entity chose a strategy of overwhelming force.
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No.
I was simply exhilarated as a mage.
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Some would be disrupted, but some would strike true.
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No.
Nothing was disrupted.
Every energy bolt descended precisely toward the 5th Royal Castle.
Igniasha’s expression turned bitter.
‘Do I not need to adjust my coordinates?’
Those energy bolts were nothing short of catastrophic.
They obliterated the opponent’s distortion magic entirely.
Countering distortion magic in such a manner fell completely outside Igniasha’s understanding—and she was the very epitome of destructive power.
‘Why did it break?’
The 5th Royal Palace lay in ruins.
Everything surrounding it as well.
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A meteor shower.
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A meteor shower that countered distortion magic.
A new pattern from the magical anomaly entity had emerged.
And Neroph had found its savior.
“I shall lend my aid. I am well versed in the magic of that magical anomaly’s
disciple.
I have even faced such entities before.”
“Pardon?”
“I have experience confronting magical anomalies.”
“W-who are you?”
The mages of the 12 Kingdoms gazed upon the sorcerer who had appeared via warp magic.
This was no ordinary matter.
At the very least, they could discern this was a master of magic.
“I am Demonire, a professor of magic.”

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