The Return of the EX-Class Wizard - Chapter 239

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The Return of an EX-Rank Mage Episode 239
Somewhere in the Universe, there existed a secretive community.
Too ambiguous in direction to be called an alliance, too flexible in structure to be called an organization.
So they defined themselves not as an alliance, but as a community.
A Faith Community that revered or worshipped ‘Belief’.
Some called Belief a god, others called it truth, and still others called it a demon.
Unlike typical alliances, they had no buildings or official records of activity, but one thing was certain—they regarded ‘Belief’ as their paramount truth.
Raymond was one of them.
-There exist truths in the Universe that human intellect cannot comprehend!
Realms that cannot be calculated by formulas. Gaps that cannot be proven by logic.
A certain void that grows more distant the more one attempts to explain it.
Raymond bound it together under a single name.
Belief.
He was not alone in this.
Countless mages conceived of it in different ways, in different forms, with different voices, yet all defined it by the single word ‘Belief’.
Something from an incomprehensible world.
Yet something absolutely necessary to bring about miracles.
That ‘something’ differs from person to person, but they collectively called it ‘Belief’.
And those who believed in that Belief were the ‘Believers’.
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Some Believers deified Belief excessively, committing bizarre acts the world could not fathom.
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The Believers perpetrated countless eccentric acts.
Many of them were evil deeds.
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Believers convinced that with enough Belief, even gravity could be overcome, forced their faith upon others….
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They abducted people and threw them from cliffs.
Claiming that with Belief, one could fly.
As a result, dozens of innocent people died.
Not all Believers were this extreme, but they could hardly be called a group welcomed across the Universe.
Raymond was a relatively moderate Believer.
‘Belief, that’s it!’
But now it seemed he could believe a little more actively.
After all, living proof stood right before his eyes.
‘Belief’ itself.
My beloved disciple who works miracles through Belief!
“Your practice with Light attribute layered magic was truly impressive. Though still imperfect, I believe you yourself understand that the beginning is half the battle. It was a splendid attempt.”
Choi Kang-mok smiled broadly upon seeing his master’s expression.
As expected, my master truly understands my heart.
“Thank you. I’ll do my best to live up to your expectations and bring no shame to my master.”
Raymond smiled with satisfaction.
At this point, his honor as a master was sufficiently preserved.
Kang Pal-do’s AI would surely describe it this way.
A master pleased by his disciple’s growth granted him victory—thus the narrative would go.
[In short… Professor Raymond had simply been intimidated by his disciple’s combat prowess.]
In any case, Choi Kang-mok had achieved an astounding record of 47 matches, 50 wins.
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47 Matches / 50 Wins / 0 Draws / 0 Losses
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Beyond Platinum now gleamed the Diamond emblem itself.
Transparent radiance poured forth from the edges of the record window.
Up close, it held no single color, yet from afar, it contained every color.
A spectrum reborn with each shift in angle!
Kang Pal-do’s AI lavished praise upon it.
[The azure aurora of Platinum that once surged like electric current now scatters like particles of starlight, softly enveloping the emblem’s perimeter. This is the Diamond emblem. It refracts light, distorts it, and amplifies it anew. The faceted surface is so densely packed that each fragment appears to store light from a different dimension. This emblem corrects the very nature of ‘Light’s’ existence. Truly, it was a radiance befitting the master of the divine being ‘Light’.]
Red Cat tilted her head in puzzlement.
Meow?
‘How strange.’
The scent of kinship emanates from Kang Pal-do’s AI?
According to Mayo’s description, there’s a faint whiff of ‘sycophant’ about it.
‘Hmm.’
For some reason, I feel I should be cautious.
Choi Kang-mok smiled with satisfaction.
“Do you see it, Bessius, Christine?”
This was the moment to show it off properly.
Bessius wore an expression of bitter resentment, while Christine’s face overflowed with envy.
Both had pleased Choi Kang-mok.
However, Raymond regarded Choi Kang-mok with a peculiar expression.
‘Not a single word about faith?’
He had certainly expected some reaction.
Raymond formed a hypothesis.
‘Perhaps because he is faith itself…?’
Telling a person “you are a person” hardly stirs any emotion.
Having formed this plausible hypothesis, he decided to observe his disciple more carefully going forward.
‘I must inform the members of the Believers’ Faith Community of this news.’
The entire universe would rejoice.

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Igniasha had been in a foul mood since earlier.
Being a pure and pristine spirit, I examined myself.
‘Why?’
Why was I so thoroughly displeased?
As I pursued the truth, I arrived at the essence of the matter.
-Human, take me!
It was that beast’s casual speech that grated on me so intensely.
“A newcomer, speaking informally?”
I could not abide it.
Even water has its hierarchy—how dare a newcomer abandon proper speech?
“This cat must establish firm discipline.”
Kang Pal-do’s AI did not miss that moment.
And it added commentary.
[This is the terrifying ability of the dimensional monster Red Cat. The pure spirit, fragment of divinity Igniasha, has begun referring to itself as ‘this cat’ at some point. This phenomenon is not the first occurrence.]
Descending now, the path has changed, and yet….
In the end, I was receiving profound influence from Red Cat.
Red Cat spoke.
“Igniasha. Earth has a precise word to describe you.”
“Pure?”
No.
“Stubborn old-timer.”
“The connotation is unfavorable.”
I decided to reject that word.
“I am certainly not a stubborn old-timer.”
“….”
Though I didn’t know the precise meaning, it seemed unsuited to my nature as a pure spirit.
I pondered.
‘Red Cat is a master of flattery and adulation.’
That companion monster’s methods are utterly unique.
I cannot win using the same approach.
I would never surpass my teacher that way.
After all, as a companion spirit, I should be able to surpass my contractor—Choi Kang-mok—just as a student exceeds their master.
‘This cat occasionally grounds me with truthful words….’
What was it called in Earth’s parlance?
Having grown quite familiar with Earth civilization, I defined myself in Earth’s terms.
‘A truth-bombing spirit!’
Every time one eats sweet dessert, it becomes cloying.
Sometimes one must eat spicy, salty, and stimulating food so that sweetness becomes all the more delightful.
‘This cat shall become a truth-bombing spirit!’
That would delight my contractor.
I can grow closer to my contractor in a slightly different way than my former master Red Cat did!
‘Still, my former master’s approach has its merits.’
The pioneer was right.
Overwhelming flattery and sycophantic skill are unmatched by anyone.
Truly worthy of being called a companion beast.
It’s no coincidence that I, a companion spirit of sorts, took them as my master.
‘Wait. I took my senior as my master, didn’t I?’
But what’s this?
A companion beast and a companion spirit are firmly standing here, so what’s this about beasts above beasts and spirits above spirits?
Matching my senior? How dare I?
“In my time, such a thing was unimaginable!”

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Seoul, South Korea – An House.
Kang Hye asked.
“You like it that much?”
“Yeah. It’s cool, right?”
“It is cool. First time seeing it in person.”
The Diamond Badge, awarded only after fifty consecutive victories.
I’ve seen it in internet screenshots before, but this is my first time seeing it directly.
‘I’m envious.’
I’m proud that my brother is almost the only person who possesses that badge.
Kang Hye smiled brightly before asking again.
“Has the Monopolist Shop been updated?”
“Not yet.”
It shows no intention of updating whatsoever.
At this point, it’s deliberate.
“I’m thinking of using up all my Seals of Justice.”
No matter how I think about it, that seems like the right call.
An elegantly written robe in italics awaits me.
I need to enter fully prepared.
“I have a feeling something incredible is waiting in the Monopolist Shop.”
I have this overwhelming sense that something extraordinary is there.
Kang Hye saw through Choi Kang-mok’s heart.
‘He believes something incredible will be in the Monopolist Shop!’
It’s beyond mere hope.
He believes it!
Even though he doesn’t know what will appear.
“If it’s something incredible… what kind?”
“Well, something like a clear pass that lets you conquer the 80th Floor in one go.”
How wonderful would that be?
I could obtain a robe with an italicized name in an instant.
Kang Hye smiled brightly.
“That would be nice if it happened.”
Though it’s unlikely something like that would appear… but there’s no harm in imagining, is there?
And it would genuinely be wonderful if it actually did.
I didn’t want to dampen my brother’s pleasant fantasies.
“I have a feeling something like that will come out too.”
“You do?”
“Yeah. Your luck has been really good lately.”
Maybe it’s because I’ve been traveling with Kang Pal-do.
It feels like fortune follows you around.
Learning preemptive techniques was also only possible because so much luck was on my side.
Obtaining ‘Light’ along with the ‘Sun’ this time was also thanks to multiple strokes of fortune converging, wasn’t it?
“Hearing you say that makes me even more certain.”
“Huh?”
Truth be told, Choi Kang-mok had only reached the level of ‘Wind’ this time.
But hearing my only sister’s words, certainty bloomed within me.
Something truly wonderful will come out.
The missing 2% was filled.
Red Cat’s eyes widened.
‘Meow?’
The aura surrounding my master had changed!
I couldn’t say exactly what it was, but the change was unmistakable.
I had an intuition that a single word from blood kin could work miracles.
“I absolutely must use the Seal of Justice for this.”
I deployed all remaining Seals of Justice.
I advocated for my rights as a mage while denouncing the system’s outrageous act of deliberately delaying updates.
Igniasha, the fire spirit, pondered.
What did that have to do with a mage’s rights?
But now was not the time.
To become a proper cat with a sharp tongue, one must know how to seize the right moment.
For now, I had to be a patient cat.
[The Monopolist Shop has opened.]
‘I was right after all!’
The system was definitely deliberately delaying the update!
The fact that it proceeded immediately once I used the Seal of Justice proves it.
‘And what I need most right now will come out.’
I can feel it.
Faith takes root!
I examined the shop, brimming with conviction that defied logical explanation.
‘Just as I thought…!’
A mage’s intuition never lies.

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