Mesugaki Tank Enters The Academy-Chapter 654: Apostle (6)

Since the end of the mythical age, there had been one issue that could never be resolved among the magicians.

From the nameless magicians sitting on the streets to the grand magicians sitting at the top of the Mage Tower, everyone held their own opinion, fiercely debating a topic.

"Is the God of Magic greater, or is the great mage Erginus greater?"

The core of this debate began with a mention of how, during the mythical age, Erginus, the great mage, discovered something even the God of Magic did not know.

Because figures like Paladin Ruel and others had recorded these details in books, there was no possibility that this claim was false.

Thus, most magicians supporting Erginus would shout that the arrogance of the gods had collapsed before mankind, arguing for the superiority of the great mage Erginus.

On the other hand, those who claimed that the God of Magic was greater based their argument on the fact that hundreds of years had passed from the time of Erginus.

It was true that the God of Magic had once admired Erginus' wisdom.

However, that was only a matter of centuries ago.

Since then, the God of Magic had confirmed the extent of his powers and, by now, had reached a much higher level, making it an undeniable fact that the God of Magic was the greater mage.

While there were some variations in the arguments of the supporters of the God of Magic, the central theme was generally as follows.

And the representative figure among these supporters was none other than Nevera. The Apostle of the God of Magic and a powerful figure in the Empire's mage circles.

“If you’ve ever fought against the God of Darkness, you’d know. A god is someone chosen by the concept itself. The God of Magic gained the right to represent magic from the very concept of magic itself. How could there be a greater magician than this one!”

Upon hearing Frey's question, Nevera, with veins popping on her neck, spent several minutes arguing that the God of Magic was far superior.

One couldn’t help but wonder how often she’d been attacked in the name of Erginus, considering how she exploded the moment Erginus’ name was mentioned.

Nevera's vicious voice, filled with bloodlust, made it seem as though anyone who contradicted her would be killed, so we all remained silent and listened to her rant.

“Cool.”

Frey. Are you sleeping!? If you start a tantrum, you’re responsible until the end! Why did you drop a bomb and then escape alone!

"Do you understand!?"

"Yes, Nevera-nim. There’s no one anywhere who would deny the wisdom and mercy of the God of Magic."

Fabi, who had been listening at the front, spoke gently, and Nevera gave a slight smile before clearing her throat.

"Honestly, there's no point in continuing this talk. Everything will become clear soon enough. Heh. I never imagined Erginus would appear back on the surface. Lucky, huh?"

Her attitude, not doubting defeat but rather treating victory as a given, was quite irritating, but I forced myself to keep quiet.

If I touch that subject, I’ll be listening to her boring talk for another few hours. It’s better to just endure her ranting a little longer...

“Do you think you can beat Erginus?”

...Joy? Why did you suddenly ask that after holding back this long!?

Now, Nevera’s nonsense just got a pleasant addition! I was finally seeing the end in sight!!

"I don’t think I could beat him with brute force. He’s on another level. But when it comes to magical knowledge, that’s a different story. As someone who received direct teachings from the God of Magic, I can surely turn the humiliation around."

"Ah, yes. The petty person who has been preparing for revenge in silence while the world falls apart? Truly an admirable teacher. A person worthy of respect."

"Hah. And who’s your teacher, then? Someone who dares to challenge the God of Magic must be a truly great person."

"Yes. Truly a great person. I’ve been honored to serve Erginus, who should rightfully be called the God of Magic."

"...What?"

"Oh my. You didn’t know this? I suppose you’ve been too absorbed in your research to pay attention to the outside world."

Joy, who had taken out a fan from her pocket and snapped it open, looked down at Nevera with sharp eyes.

"Well, if that’s the case, you wouldn’t be able to carry yourself with such confidence while looking this outdated."

The villainess! Perfect villainous behavior!

When was the last time I saw Joy like this!?

I’ve been so used to hanging out with idiots for so long that I can’t even remember!

"Partlan family’s young lady. Seems like you're quite prominent in the social circles?"

...Huh? Why the sudden praise? It seems sarcastic, but what does it mean?

<The fact that you're prominent just means you're still young and naive. Mentioning the social circles is sarcasm, telling you to pay attention to the outside world.>

An ominous noble-sounding exchange! This is totally beyond me!

"I'm happy to receive compliments from someone who’s been immersed in magic for so long."

<It’s funny hearing that from a single old virgin who’s too absorbed in magic to even marry.>

"You’ll soon understand, but the path of magic is long, so long that I still don’t know the end."

<How ridiculous to see a little kid acting like they know everything.>

"Heh. Hearing it from an Apostle of Magic like you gives it an entirely different weight."

<Are you really that proud of wasting your time?>

The two of them, with their elegant-sounding speech, exchanged direct insults, glaring at each other as their veins bulged.

Ugh. The tension between these women is terrifying! Fabi! You better intervene before they start stabbing each other!

Noticing my desperate gaze, Fabi smiled softly and stepped in between them.

"Excuse me, both of you?"

"...Sorry, Saintess."

"Apologies, Fabi. It’s just that the conversation involves my teacher."

Fabi, who had stopped the argument with one sentence, told them both to wait and came toward me.

"It looks like the sermon might take a while. Would you like to step outside for a bit?"

"I’ll do that. Your boring talk is making me sleepy."

Th...thanks!

Just as I was about to escape before the sermon started, Fabi grabbed me.

What... what is it? I haven’t done anything wrong!

"Lady Kent, please stay behind."

"...Cool."

"Don’t pretend to sleep. It won’t work."

"I don’t want to. Saintess, this isn’t fun."

"Lady Kent."

The moment I saw Fabi’s smile stiffen, I roughly pulled Frey off me and escaped the room.

For a while, there was a brief commotion from the people inside dreaming of an escape, but it was quiet again soon enough.

I stood in front of the door, staring blankly, wondering what happened, and thought about what sin Arthur had committed.

Sorry, Arthur! I had to survive!

The fact that my friends came here means Karia and others must have arrived too.

I need to meet Karia first and find out how things are progressing. I’ll prepare for a full-on attack.

When I stepped outside the church, I looked up, startled by the sudden darkness.

It wasn’t night yet. It was just a big person blocking the sun.

"Fool Papa. What are you doing?"

I spoke to Benedict, who was hesitating by the door, and he stepped back awkwardly.

That’s strange. Normally, he would’ve hugged me with both arms and cried in a pathetic manner.

"Our daughter, are you hurt anywhere?"

"I was treated well, except for almost vomiting because of some jerk. It wasn’t too bad."

"...Sorry."

Ugh, here we go again.

I told you last time. I’m fine on my own.

This time too. The Pope's involvement was something none of us expected.

I didn’t know that bastard would openly wield the power of the evil god.

Everyone froze because of an unexpected accident.

Besides, even when the situation turned for the worst, I quietly followed the enemy’s lead.

I made that choice. You don’t need to apologize for anything.

"I..."

Benedict’s mumbling was bothering me, so I put a little more force into my punch to his stomach.

I thought he would just brush it off, but Benedict shrank back with a cry.

"Lucy?"

"If you’re going to keep saying stupid things, get lost, Papa. I don’t need a pathetic, useless Papa."

"Th-then I..."

"Are you really going to keep acting pathetic?"

I shouted, squinting my eyes, and Benedict awkwardly smiled, then cautiously pulled me into a hug.

"I’ll make sure to be a better Papa next time."

"Pfft. So you admit you’ve been useless until now?"

"I have to admit. What else can I do? I was an idiot."

As Benedict stepped back, swallowing his breath, I saw Karia smiling at me, and the idiotic fox struggling to break free of her leash to pounce on me.

"Let go of me! I feel nothing but disgust having this happen to me by a woman like you!"

"This bitch... Hmph. Long time no see, Master. Glad to see you're doing well."

The desperate look in the idiotic fox’s eyes was ignored by me.

Being treated like a pet by someone I don’t even like is the greatest humiliation, isn’t it?

Heh. It’s so satisfying.

Next time, maybe I should tell Kal to take him for a walk.

"Lucy! Don’t abandon me!"

"While the Master’s not here, I’ve gathered as much strength as I could. Ready to move at any moment."

"Well done. If only you did this with your relationship, maybe you’d be married by now. Oh wait! You can’t get married, huh?! Sorry!"

"It’s not that I can’t, it’s that I haven’t."

"Really? You mean someone actually likes you? Which crazy person is that?"

"...Why are you always so sincere in everything you say?"

Damn, I’ve been caught.

Sticking my tongue out, I teased Karia, and she clenched her fists, shaking in anger.

If I keep going, she’ll explode for real, so I’ll stop here.

Boom!

Startled by a loud noise coming from above, I looked up to see part of the building's wall flying off.

"Okay, kid! I’ll put you in your place!"

"Are you sure you're okay getting so worked up at your age, lady?"

Fabi’s mediation... failed?!

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