The world's strongest S-class adventurer, known as the Thunder Emperor, shows his power without restraint and becomes a warrior in the Academy of Magic - Chapter 16

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“So you’re Master Van’s disciple, aren’t you?”

Clarice assured him with a confident expression.

“…… What do you base that on? I’m sure there are many other mages who use lightning magic, but it just so happens that my technique is also lightning magic. It’s just that my technique just happens to be lightning magic.”

“You told me you had a master. I heard that.”

“I told you.”

“And it’s crucial that you know my name. I can only assume that you’ve never had a conversation with me and that my name matches my face. It means that you were listening to me when I greeted Master Van.”

Don’t get me started on the tedious part……. I was just thinking about her and her name came up on reflex. What I have done with me…….

“No, then it’s weird that I know your name, but recognizing your face. I wouldn’t know what you look like if I only listened to you.”

“You can complicate that all you want. You were even around when I said hello. Master Van was in King’s Landing even though he belongs to the Lowood Branch…… Of course, it could be because he was in the S class, but that day was an examination for the academy. The timing is perfect, too. Besides, even if they were different, it wouldn’t change the fact that you match my face to your name.”

This guy is completely determined……. Well, I’m a van myself, so It’s not necessarily wrong…….

I don’t know what to do. But the way I see it, it would be easier to just pretend he’s my mentor? Even if someone mentions that I and Van are the same in relation to lightning magic, they won’t find out as long as I’m a mentor.

Strictly speaking, the same magic can only be the same person or in the same family, but no one knows more about the magic of Van, who was mostly a solo adventurer.” He should only be aware of the name “Thunder Emperor” and the fact that he uses lightning magic. You can’t be sure that it’s Van from my magic. You’ll be able to convince them that you’re an apprentice to them as someone who uses the same lineage.

I don’t want her to follow me around for a long time anyway. 

There’s something weird about being a master of the same age, but well, as long as I meditate on that, it’s not a problem.

The fact that I’m from Lowood also makes it more compelling. Let’s just go with this guy’s mistake here. As long as we say I’m his mentor and keep her quiet about it, it’ll be fine. There’s probably no one in my class who suspects me of being a Van more than this guy. If I can round up this guy, there’s nothing more to worry about.

This guy was probably just talking to me for the first time out of admiration for Van. I’m sure it’s a good idea to imprint the idea of a master-disciple relationship on him or her while he or she is still in his or her head, rather than having them connect me to Van after being observed in detail later on, so he or she won’t be suspected for some strange reason. Well, that’s not bad.

I show her a sigh of resignation as if I’ve given up.

“If you know that much, it can’t be helped.”

“I knew it!”

Clarice’s face lights up perked up.

“Yeah. It’s because we’re from the same place. We had a similar magic system to use, so Van taught me for a few years.”

”~~~! I’m too jealous!”

Clarice looked up to the heavens and let out an exclamation.

“Really?”

“Of course! I’m a fan of Master Van! There’s no one that awesome!”

“Well, that’s great. You’re known as the most powerful magician in the world.”

‘Yes! The youngest, A-grade and then S-grade! We don’t know who it is at all because of the mask, but–“

Clarice starts talking about Van.

She must like Van a lot. I feel sorry for her, but that’s okay.

“I hear he’s actually a handsome guy underneath the mask. And he’s soft-spoken and gentlemanly. He’s a good-hearted guy who takes requests for free if someone is in need!”[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]

…… Something’s blown up in your story. Who is that? Is that the van I know?

The second half part feels completely different.

“…… Are you sure that’s Van?”

“Yes! You don’t know anything about your master, do you?”

“Well, I haven’t heard anything in particular about his work as an adventurer.”

“Huh, by the looks of it, Van was a tough guy in your presence. That’s what I’m talking about. He can show that side of you for your apprentice……”

After saying that, one person selfishly convinced, Clarice nodded as if she was chewing on something deep.

I see, this difference in personality made this guy think that I and Van are not the same person, but rather his mentor. In a way, I’m lucky that she’s a big fan and misunderstood me.

Honestly, finding out that I’m Van isn’t something that needs to be kept that strictly under wraps, just like the Guns example, but I can tell …… Clarice at least, but from the looks of things, I guess I’d better let her dream and keep my mouth shut.

“I can’t believe you trained with someone like that …… That’s not the kind of person you’d want to deal with a boy from Andesta.”

“Oh, you know that guy?”

“Of course. I hear he’s quite famous for his magic.”

“Looks like. I hear it’s one of the top five houses in ice magic.”

“Hmm …… Well, it’s no match for us adventurers.”

“I mean, I’m not an adventurer.”

”If you’re Master Van’s apprentice, you’re like an adventurer. How can we, who fight monsters stronger than humans every day, fall behind those sorcerers in a small community who are just trying to figure out which house is stronger or weaker?”

Clarice says it once and for all.

She has her own theory, and her stance is that adventurer sorcerers are the strongest. Well, Nina and others also said that they admire S-class adventurer sorcerers, so I guess that’s not necessarily wrong……

“You’ll get your foot in the door if you’re so proud.”

What? You’re the one who said you don’t want to be defeated as much as I do!”

“It’s a fact, you know. I know very well what I’m capable of. I’m sure you’ll be able to see that there’s nothing to lose compared to that guy. Well, to put it plainly, I’m the best.”

“Master Van is the best! How can you claim to be the strongest in the world, even though you’re a master!”

Clarice shoves in with a snap.

“Ah well …… about the same.”

“No! Not in one hundred percent! Even an apprentice can say and do wrong!”

“You’re a nasty fan of ……, you …….”

“Don’t say that!”

“Well, it doesn’t matter either way. …… You’re a Class A adventurer too, right? Are you strong?”

“Hmm, of course. I trained to be a Master Van. I’m better than the hothouse little sorcerer from this academy.”

She seems to be pretty confident. Well, that’s the least of it.

“Yeah, well, I’m looking forward to what you can do in class tomorrow. Show me what you can do.”

“…… You have such a big attitude, unlike Mr. Van……”

No, well, I’m the van…….

“Oh well. I’d like to see how powerful Master Van’s apprentice is too. I’m looking forward to it. From the way you fought today, it looks like you’re on my side.”

“I’m flattered to hear that from a Class A adventurer.”

“You know what I’m talking about. –Bye. I’m going home. It’s not a safe time for a girl to be out alone.”

“…… The only people in danger are the ones who come across you……”

“What did you say?”

“Nothing. You want me to give you a lift?”

“What, imitating a master? Well, we’re heading in the same direction and there’s no reason to say no. Let’s just get the hell home.”

“Oh, Clarice.”

I hold Clarice back.

Clarice looks back at me, ‘What?’

“Don’t tell everyone that my mentor is Van.”

“Why, I’m not proud of you. I’m jealous.”

“After all, I hear he is a very famous person. It’s a pain in the ass to have people prying into your business.”

“Hmm …… well, yeah. There might be some people who want to get close to Master Van and try to get into you.”

…… Shouldn’t you tell me this is your place?

“Please.”

“All right. Well, let’s get back to it. We have an early start tomorrow.”

And so we headed back to the dorms.

It’s been a very eventful day ……. I’m looking forward to classes tomorrow, or whatever it is ……. I’m also curious about the other sorcerers.

I crawled into bed and meditated while thinking about it.

— Oh, I forgot to have Rufus call me by adding Mr.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]