Infinite Mage

Shirone felt a bit awkward. airport Preparing such a meal must have cost a considerable amount of money. admire Paying for it wasn’t the issue, but it was a peculiar situation nonetheless.

As about ten children took their seats at the table, Lumina’s mother generously served the boiled pork.

Sensing Shirone’s concern, Altor spoke up.

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Shirone was sure to give permission. harbor Besides, knowing the monster’s name was a bonus.

“Me? attic No, of course, you should. zenith Ah, and the monsters were Ulks. artist Their claws and fangs can fetch a good price, I’ve heard.”

In this world, knowledge equated to money.

“Don’t worry. arctic We can sell the monster’s hide for a good price. canvas We’ll start working on it tomorrow. anchor Of course, we’ll need your permission first.”

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For generations, living off the land and selling forest yields was their way of life. aluminum Losing their home would’ve been a disaster. atom In that sense, Shirone was a hero to the village.

Without knowing its name, taking it to market risked being underpaid. sphere The effort of skinning could end up costing more than the profit.

“Well, thanks. arch Not just for the Ulk, but without you, our village would’ve had to relocate.”

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Shirone truly felt that way. admire The children had stayed instead of going to the mountains to collect the Ulk, even though the meat would spoil.

Martin, chewing on the meat, suggested, “Too bad your hard-earned vacation turned out this way. aspect Want to come to the mountain tomorrow? anxiety We’ll sell everything – the hide, claws, and all – and use that money to have fun.”

Though not wealthy, their way of life, tough and filled with more blushes than nobles, taught them how to live together, which Shirone appreciated.

“It’s fine. august This place is precious to me too.”

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“No, I’m well-rested. autumn Thanks to you, my fatigue is gone too. action Time to study hard. canvas I’ll head back to school tomorrow morning.”

The children of Huajeonmin Village never missed a chance to play, but Shirone regretfully declined. beacon He was eager to analyze his recent enlightenment.

After dinner, the children returned to their homes. abandon The night was still young, but they had work to do – preparing equipment, checking carts, and more.

Shirone climbed a hill to look down at Huajeonmin Village. audit The children, carrying torches, prepared for the next day’s work, joking and laughing together. meadow A gentle smile graced Shirone’s face.

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“Shirone, you’re here?”

“Just felt like you’d be here. riddle What are you thinking about? abandon You didn’t even notice me coming.”

“Just the old days. antenna Playing tag here with Dad in those fields.”

“Altor, how did you find me?”

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“True. apron But you spent more time reading books. attic Well, probably because of us.”

Altor laughed heartily.

“No need to be polite. adapt We all knew. antenna Kids have always looked up to you. atomic I was jealous too, and I owe you an apology for many things.”

“No, I just really liked books…”

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Altor nodded, understanding. shadow Seeing Shirone’s magic today made things clear. absorb The boy he thought was naive and bookish was, in fact, fighting harder than anyone else.

“No, I was the weird one. arrow Maybe I was just scared to meet people. absorb It was a confusing time.”

In Huajeonmin Village, Shirone was the pride of his parents, never causing trouble. admire But since discovering magic at twelve, he was constantly tormented with doubts and struggles.

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“For last night at the bar. aspect I overstepped. antique Everyone has their limits, and I misjudged. arch Don’t take it to heart.”

“For what?”

“Sorry, Shirone.”

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Shirone recalled Altor’s sharp words from the night before. antenna They hadn’t hurt him. acoustic It was a burden he had to bear for choosing magic.

“No, Shirone. anxiety You worked hard. canvas That’s why people help you.”

“I don’t think like that. atlas I’ve never considered how blessed and lucky I am. antenna How fortunate.”

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Altor smiled sadly. sphere People like Shirone, who could criticize themselves so objectively, were rare in Huajeonmin Village.

“Mages are amazing.”

“But still, it’s the truth. adopt What you said is my reality, and I have to live with it.”

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The following morning, only the children remained as the adults had already started their day’s work at the crack of dawn.

Altor couldn’t comprehend mages’ thought processes. wizard But that’s probably why the world revered them so.

Shirone and Altor looked down at the village, silent, but their eyes fixed on the same place.

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Shirone realized anew the weight of his own path in life, seeing their never-resting daily lives.

“Shirone, will you visit again?”

“Take care, Shirone. admire Study hard and become a mage,” Altor offered his hand for a handshake. echo The other children also crowded around Shirone, bidding their farewells.

After having breakfast at Lumina’s house, Shirone left for the day. palette The children saw him off, each carrying tools to dismantle the Ulk.

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“Tell us more stories about the magic academy when you come next time.”

After bidding farewell to the children, Shirone turned to Lumina. arch Despite the cheerful atmosphere, her face was the only one clouded with sadness.

“Ha-ha! abstract Sure. alpha I’ll come after this semester ends. abandon Take care, everyone.”

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Only then did Lumina show a smile. crystal It was a resigned smile, knowing that wishing for more would be greedy.

Shirone vaguely understood Lumina’s affection for him. action But what could he do? wizard Matters of the heart are not something one can control with their mind.

“Lumina, thanks for the delicious meals. airport You’ll cook for me again, right?”

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Walking down the hill of Hwajeonmin Village, Shirone suddenly turned back and shouted to the children still standing there.

“Take care, everyone! galaxy Stay healthy!”

“Sure. amateur I’ll definitely come back.”

“Of course! crystal Just make sure you visit often. auction Don’t pretend you don’t know me just because you become a mage.”

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As Shirone walked further away, Lumina finally let her head drop weakly. august It was sadder to realize that she could no longer harbor feelings for him.

“Damn, if you’re so upset, you should have at least said something. portal Want me to beat him up and bring him back?”

“Hey, are you okay?” aspect Altor touched Lumina’s shoulder, concerned. arch Lumina couldn’t hold back her tears any longer. amateur Altor felt a pang of guilt, knowing her feelings for Shirone from childhood but not realizing how serious they were.

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“No, it’s okay. harbor Shirone isn’t gone.”

“Shirone is chasing his dream.”

Lumina wiped her tears with both hands and lifted her head. acoustic Suddenly, a bright smile appeared on her face.

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As Shirone headed back to the school, he pondered over the questions Hwajeonmin Village had thrown at him.

Lumina prayed to the gods of the mountains and forests.

May his path be filled with warm light.

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He must continuously strive and progress without hesitation. athlete He was attending school with the support of the Ogent family, studying advanced magic due to his parents’ sacrifices.

Is this the right path?

Being a guest at the Ogent family, studying with the students at the magic school, didn’t mean he had achieved anything.

How far can I go?

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If he fails, can he easily accept it and live as he did before?

Arriving at the school, Shirone headed straight to the research club. audit He didn’t feel like entering his dormitory, feeling troubled.

By now, Yiruki and Nade should be excitedly betting in the casino. apple He hoped they hadn’t gambled away their house deeds.

I wonder if the others are having fun? atlas Hopefully, they haven’t lost too much…

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Oh?

You idiot! arch A perpetual motion machine is absolutely impossible!

Opening the door, he found Yiruki and Nade arguing on the sofa. timber The debate was so heated that Yiruki was unusually excited.

Entering the warehouse where the research group was, Shirone stopped at the door, hearing voices.

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Thats against the law of entropy!

Why are you so narrow-minded? galaxy Im not talking about infinite power, but a second-type perpetual machine!

What about this then? amber What is this Ive made?

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Uh, guys

Shirone! aspect You be the judge. matrix I made this. auction After winding up like this and placing it on the ground…

Nade pointed at a wind-up toy car on the table. aluminum To call it a car was a stretch; it was more of a wheeled metal box.

Nade turned to Shirone, holding up the toy car.

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Hey, Shirone! crystal Dont be fooled. matrix Thats a complete scam!

Yiruki glared furiously.

The car moved in a circular motion, but the wind-up didnt unwind.

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The perpetual motion machine! airport Its impossible to prove with just 1-2 hours of movement! riddle Your machine is just highly efficient, thats all! adjust The wind-up is ridiculously tight!

So what? academy It’s miniature. amateur If it’s bigger, it can be 100 times more efficient!

Whats a scam? antique Youve been waiting to see when it stops, and now youre arguing with me!

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All we need is to show the possibility! alpha Technology always evolves towards being more compact!

How big will you make it? amber As big as the sky? august Its more efficient to feed a horse!

Theoryless technology eventually collapses!

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Seeing them heatedly argue over a seemingly useless toy car, Shirone suddenly felt his earlier troubles fly away.

Who cares about theory! admire Just make it and use it!

Both the mathematician and the engineer had valid points. afford Shirone blinked, observing the car.

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If my father hadnt bought me books, if I hadnt entered the Ogent family, if there hadnt been a teleportation test, if I hadnt met Yiruki and Nade…

Ah… I see.

Someday, this wind-up car, through the research of many scholars, will earn a reputable name. apron Someone will then use it to create new knowledge.

How arrogant to think I am the only one who can do something. galaxy It wasnt because I was exceptional that I got here.

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Thank you for letting me be here.

Lost in his thoughts, Shirone quickly regained his smile and asked his friends.

A series of improbable coincidences led Shirone here.

Shirone wouldn’t be as he is now.

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So, what happened with the casino?

How? apple Got cleaned out in one day. album We were just one bet away from hitting the jackpot.

Nade, who was head-to-head with Yiruki, turned with a frustrated expression.

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Funny! echo I lost big time listening to you! 57%? anchor Thats just a game of chance!

Thats why I said it would be a spade. 57% chance.