Return of The Unrivaled Spear Knight

the young mage had thrown back at him.

“Also, isn’t he too muscular for a mage?”

“Hmm…” Rodman was aware of this and swallowed nervously.

They were clearly not criticizing someone for being frail.
Most mages were petite, like dwarves.
The problem had to do with the way mages live and how people see them.
In contrast to knights, who also valued physical training, mages tended to lock themselves in their labs and focus on calculations and formulas unless they were growing their circles.
Their lack of physical activity precluded any significant muscle development.
In fact, some even abhorred any form of exercise, saying that it would fill their brains with muscles as well, impeding their intellect.

“I think I can make a guess.”

Rodman gave the younger mage a puzzled look and asked, “What is it?”

“It’s a unique characteristic related to the Mana Training Technique that a knight utilizes.”

Rodman’s eyes widened with realization.

“Haven’t there been someone like that?” the novice exclaimed.
“Isn’t there a knight that could also wield the fire attribute like this man before us?”

“Ulabis…”

“Let’s try again.
Another attribute other than fire this time,” the younger mage proposed.
“If he’s a mage Class 4 or higher, he can easily use 2nd Circle magic even if he’s specialized in fire.
If he still insists on using fire magic…”

“I get what you mean.”

Rodman nodded with a smile.
He took a step toward the slowly dwindling Fire Wall.

“I ’m sorry, but…”

“I can do that as well.”

Rodman cocked his head in confusion.
Joshua stretched his palm out without skipping a beat, and a beam of light shot out of his hand toward the floor.

Bzzt!

Joshua was surrounded by white sparks, and, crack!

“Ahh!”

Rodman screamed in fear as a huge wave of electricity hit him.
His novice companion was already backing away.

“What was the name of this again?” Joshua whispered with a little smile as he watched their reactions.
“Lightning Wave?”

Cain and Icarus could only shake their heads at their master’s childish behavior.

“Isn’t he a complete fraud?” Cain remarked.

“Now you notice?”

“Is he a con man that sold his country in his past life?”

“Does it mean that he’s an archmage?” Icarus asked.

“Huh?”

“There is a saying: if a man lives his whole life keeping his purity, he becomes an archmage…”

“Are you talking about me?” Cain frowned upon hearing Icarus’ words.

“I didn’t say that.”

Icarus shrugged at Cain, who snorted.

“Please! Stop now!” Rodman shouted.
“STOP! I get it already! I know you’re a mage now, so stop!”

Joshua smirked and reigned in Bronto’s power.

Rodman sighed in relief as he watched the lightning fizzle away.

“I’m not sure I’d survive if I asked you to show me something else.”

“Do I look like I’d do that?”

“I know, I know.
I get it already!” Rodman turned away from Joshua.

“Don’t do anything else; the Magic Tower has eyes everywhere!”

“I see.
I will remember that.”

“If you’re going to the Magic Tower, you will need to take that robe off!” Rodman turned around and growled at him.
“After all, you have to be alone.”

“Ch-Chief Mage!”

“Stop giving any excuses!”

“It’s something else!” The young mage held up a brightly shining crystal ball.
“Thetapirion’s tracks have been located!”

Rodman’s eyes bulged.

“What?”

“He’s with a woman!”

Rodman dashed toward the novice and questioned, “Where!?”

“They’re… Uh…” The younger mage looked nervous.
“They’re at the Tower of Trials.”

“HUH?”

“Apparently, Zephyros and Scorpino have already gone after them.”

Rodman bit his lip nervously.

“Let’s go quickly.
We can’t be late.”

“Understood!”

“All the fish have taken the bait! Opportunities like this don’t come too often! Stay alert and be prepared! Gather around me!” Rodman roared out his instructions.

All of Rodman’s mages assembled at his becker.

Pshh!

All of them then vanished in a flash of bright white light.

Two people’s mouths were agape.
The third looked pensive.

“Tower of Trials… Thetapirion.
I’ll make a move first,” Joshua snapped.

“M-Master!”

Joshua’s figure vanished before Icarus and Cain could stop him.

“How? How did he do it?”

Icarus and Cain could only stare blankly in the direction Joshua had gone.

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Moderate (온건파) Political ideology-Moderate is an ideological category that designates a rejection of radical or extreme views, especially in regard to politics and religion.
A moderate is considered someone occupying any mainstream position avoiding extreme views.
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