The Return of the EX-Class Wizard - Chapter 234

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The Return of an EX-Rank Mage Episode 234
‘I need to buy the Seal of Justice.’
My EX Points should be flowing in steadily, my inventory is well-stocked, so I should probably purchase several Seals of Justice and use them when the time is right.
“Seriously.”
I have to actively seek out problems and raise objections just to protect my own rights.
No matter how I think about it, this feels rather unfair.
Come to think of it, there have been quite a few unfair situations lately.
The world resents me as an emperor, the Writers pull their schemes, and now even the System?
“Is this truly the path of magic….”
Did my senior mages walk such a lonely and solitary road as well?
I should ask my master about this later.
“…What?”
The System’s obstruction was far from over.
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[EX Shop]
[35th Floor] [Exclusive to Mages]
1. Guide of Crimson Flame – 30 EX Points
2. Seal of Justice – 20 EX Points (OUT OF STOCK)
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“Out of stock?”
The Monopolist’s Shop has a delayed update, and the EX Shop is out of stock?
Honestly, I’ve grown so accustomed to this kind of obstruction that I wasn’t even angry anymore.
I could only laugh.
“Thank you.”
There’s actually something good about this.
‘The fact that the System is struggling so hard not to give this to me….’
It means the System itself is in a weak position.
It’s essentially giving me a hint.
‘The Seal of Justice can’t be purchased only from the EX Shop.’
I continue to connect with civilizations more advanced than Earth.
There should be plenty of ways to obtain the Seal of Justice.
What I need most in times like these is my master’s guidance.
“Master, is there a way to purchase the Seal of Justice?”
“It’s not common, but it can certainly be obtained. Surprisingly, quite a few of the lords in the Rookie Dimension possess them. If you need one, I’ll look into it for you.”
“Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it.”
Raymond smiled with satisfaction.
Now the word “master” naturally flowed from my lips.
It was far more pleasant to hear than something like “professor.”
“By the way, are you aware that NPCs are flooding into Earth in large numbers?”
“Are there mages among them?”
Raymond shook his head.
“Earth already has the Ayla Research Institute. It’s an excessively lavish facility for the current level of Earth.”
Since there was already such an excellent magical hub in place, it would be difficult for additional magical factions to establish footholds.
“Various NPCs, excluding mages, have begun establishing bases across the globe. It seems we’re entering an age of NPC prosperity. It’s an unusual trend, but….”
“Is that so?”
“Indeed. High-ranking NPCs of a caliber difficult for Earth to manage are flooding in en masse. This is not typical.”
Choi Kang-mok nodded.
“I suspected as much. The Monopolist’s Shop updates have been slow.”
The system has limited capacity and resources.
It appears the Monopolist’s Shop updates have been deprioritized as the system concentrates on updates related to high-ranking NPCs.
Or perhaps the priority was deliberately delayed.
“I suspect it’s to keep my disciple in check.”
“Me again?”
“That’s precisely it. It’s truly unfortunate. My disciple is simply a Magic Graduate School student who happens to love magic.”
The system seemed to have reached a conclusion.
Earth’s awakeners could no longer effectively restrain an EX-rank awakener.
The assistance of NPCs had become essential… or so it judged.
“In any case, let’s wait and see. As long as they don’t interfere with my disciple’s magical training under the guise of wielding NPC power, we’re fine.”

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Bases began appearing across the globe.
In France, a merchant hub called the ‘Dimensional Merchant Alliance’ emerged.
In Japan, a carpenter hub called the ‘Moonlight Carpentry Workshop’ appeared.
In Germany, a craftsman hub called the ‘Dwarf Smithy’ was established.
Meanwhile, a base also appeared in Italy, which had long been a vassal state of Korea.
[Breaking News: ‘Assassin Guild’ Established in Florence]
[Assassination Specialist NPCs Enter in Large Numbers]
An assassination hub.
This became quite a global issue.
They began promoting themselves with inhumane advertisements such as [We Accept Assassination Contracts].
Part of this campaign included beheading several notorious villains and criminals, then displaying their heads in front of the building.
Spaloti, the lord of Italy, issued a statement saying ‘Italy cannot tolerate assassination,’ only to retract it a single day later.
-“Italy will respect the unique domains of NPCs.”
Spaloti’s face on camera was drained of all color.
-What? Wasn’t he coerced?
-He looks half-dead.
-Those higher-dimensional assassins must be insanely skilled.
-Spaloti’s scared?
Back in his chambers, Spaloti began drafting a system message, then shook his head.
I need to go to Korea.
I should meet him in person and explain the situation.
He immediately sought out Choi Kang-mok.
“An Assassin Guild has been established in Italy.”
“Yes, I’ve heard. Did they trouble you, my lord?”
“…No.”
I simply woke up one morning to find a warning letter placed at my bedside.
A warning to respect the unique domains of NPCs.
“In truth, I am not particularly afraid of assassins.”
He was a lord of conviction.
The welfare of all Italy and its people mattered far more to me than my own life.
The fear of Italy sinking into ruin was far greater than the fear of being killed by assassins.
“However, I am concerned about the rabble who would run rampant by relying on the assassins’ power.”
Surely there would be fools who boasted of assassinating Choi Kang-mok.
They would place assassination contracts.
“As the EX-Rank Awakener surely already knows, Italy is somewhat divided at present.”
Pro-Korea and anti-Korea factions.
The two groups clashed with each other daily.
The pro-Korea faction: What does pride matter? We have prospered.
The anti-Korea faction: We are Europe’s pride. Rather than become a vassal of a satiated Asia, we shall be masters of a hungry Europe.
“Unfortunately, I cannot control all of the anti-Korea faction.”
Choi Kang-chul, who had accompanied Spaloti, frowned.
Spaloti didn’t really know his younger brother.
His brother disliked complicated and difficult political discussions.
He didn’t even want to hear about them.
Spaloti treated his brother as the “Emperor of a New Era.”
I need to clarify things.
Choi Kang-chul stepped forward.
“Even if those madmen place assassination contracts, that doesn’t represent Italy’s will as a whole—that’s why you’ve come to ask for understanding, correct?”
“…That’s correct.”
So Spaloti had rushed here to offer a preemptive apology.
Preemptive apology. Preemptive remorse. Preemptive supplication.
Choi Kang-mok nodded.
“Yes, I understand your lordship’s intentions well.”
“…Yes.”
Spaloti’s face flushed slightly.
Nothing had happened yet, but he had indeed rushed here in a panic.
That didn’t mean he felt no shame.
“Did you perhaps draw inspiration from my magic?”
“…What?”
“As expected.”
Red Cat sensed it.
My master had deleted the question mark from “huh?” on his own.
He simply heard it as “yes.”
A truly remarkable master in every way.
However, Spaloti was also a man who had rolled through the political arena for a long time.
While he didn’t understand Choi Kang-mok as well as Choi Kang-chul did, his instincts were still quite sharp.
“I was deeply impressed by your preemptive defensive magic. I never knew such an effective defensive spell existed.”
Deploy defensive magic first to neutralize the attacker.
It’s still defense, after all.
“So I offered a preemptive apology as well.”
“You understand my heart well, my lord.”
The atmosphere became warm and cordial in an instant.
Flames erupted from Igniasha’s body.
It wasn’t unfamiliar. The scent was one I knew well.
‘A newcomer?’
A slight sense of crisis washed over me.
This newcomer seems to be doing better work than me?

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Like the movements of the Assassin Guild… I decided not to pay much attention to what was happening on the opposite side of Earth.
Of course, if an assassin from the Higher Dimension formally requested an exchange, it would likely be quite enjoyable.
The exchanges with the battle mages of Neroph hadn’t yielded much.
If I exchanged with people from various walks of life and backgrounds, I might gain unexpected magical inspiration.
But that wasn’t something for the immediate future.
“Ah. I want to go in.”
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Clear Reward:
Pallium Praetoris Legionis Ignis
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The name alone was radiant.
It even came with a burning effect.
There was a risk of being mistaken for a fire-attribute mage, but it was far better than being mistaken for the “Emperor of a New Era.”
Most importantly, it was magnificent.
‘The Seal of Justice is still out of stock.’
I still hadn’t heard from Raymond.
Meanwhile, a system message arrived for Lin Zhiwei, the lord of China.
[We haven’t announced it publicly, but a special outpost called the Silk Road has been established in China. I’ll tell you more when we meet in person.]
The Silk Road was a special outpost that connected randomly with various dimensions across the universe.
“If you walk the Silk Road for a certain amount of time, you’ll connect with other dimensions. The currently connected dimension is a place called Rotin.”
A dimension composed of maritime kingdoms.
The maritime empire that rules over these maritime kingdoms is called Rotin, and they named the dimension itself after Rotin.
“They dominate multiple Lower Dimensions.”
They were a dimension dreaming of becoming a vast power.
Looking at Earth as a whole, they were the most exceptional rookie among all rookies.
A promising newcomer of the new era, so to speak.
Through numerous Dimensional Battle Tournaments, they had subjugated countless dimensions.
They possessed multiple Awakeners with abilities similar to Occupation Lord Choi Kang-chul, and they were currently expanding their influence at a rapid pace.
“Their captain made a proposal. He wants to establish friendly relations with Earth. He’s suggesting we form a strategic alliance.”
“Their captain?”
“Yes. They call their emperor their captain.”
Various discussions went back and forth, but none of it held much interest for me.
Strategic alliances and diplomatic goodwill meant little to me.
“When you think about it, doesn’t it seem like a pirate dimension?”
“There does seem to be that perspective as well.”
They conquer Lower Dimensions through force.
In truth, they want to conquer and occupy everything, but with special places like Earth, they form alliances instead.
…Isn’t that just piracy?

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