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 3

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The magical power sparks violently and flashes.

Instantly, the body descends and is drawn to the ground.

A thunderclap roars.

It lands with a violent lightning strike, and the ground is scorched by the impact.

”–Huh. ……. Transferring is still consuming a lot of magic power. It’s convenient, but ……. This is the royal capital–”

When the smoke cleared, it was in a deep forest.

Trees as far as the eye could see.

“-I guess not. Am I a little off, ……?”

Apparently, it’s not the royal city of Radamus.

I open the map Shelah gave me.

I put my finger on the Lowood where I started and follow the path I flew down from there. There’s a forest a bit west of the royal capital, Radamus. Perhaps this is where it is. It’s been too long and I’ve flown a little too far.

This distance can be reached on foot. I might walk slowly and comfortably.

I put away the map and start walking towards the east.

I stepped into the land of King’s Landing since about two years ago.

When I was an adventurer, I had a C-class quest to carry a pack to King’s Landing once. It’s been a long time since then. I don’t know why Sheila never came to the capital until she came on the quest because she didn’t want to go there. I had no particular reason to come to the capital, and I didn’t even want to go there.

The capital is full of people, smiling faces everywhere, and a lot of activity.

The streets are also intricate, and if you take even one step into an alleyway, you’re likely to get lost in no time.

There’s still time for the exam in Regulus.

Normally, I would leave days in advance, stay at an inn, and prepare – but I can come in an instant, rather than a day, with my magic.

For now, let’s just pass the time somewhere.

I walk into the tavern I see and take a seat at a randomly available table. I order some soda water and bone-in meat and take a break.

The exam will take half a day, Shelah said. As I recall, it was just a practical exam.

I heard that since there were so many people taking the exam, it would take a long time to get to your turn.

Well, if it’s a practical test, I’m not particularly worried. I’ll be able to take it without any problems. I hope there’s someone interesting in the exam.

Besides, I didn’t come to King’s Landing just for the exam. I have to go back to the Adventurer’s Guild Headquarters when the exam is over.

There are several different types of quests.

There are several types of quests, but they can be divided into two categories. There are two types of quests: quests that everyone can take (though there are restrictions based on rank, of course) and quests that name adventurers.

In short, when a high ranking person makes a request, the guild headquarters will ask, “What do you think of this person in our guild? I’m going to introduce him to you.” 

I’m the youngest person ever to hold the record for the youngest person in the world, as well as having made it to the S class. That’s why the Adventurer’s Guild Association has put a lot of trust in me. In fact, every two months or so I’m asked to join the guild headquarters in King’s Landing.

So, while I’m a student, I need to reject the nomination quest. In other words, I need to go through the adventurer’s leave of absence process; once I reach S level, my affiliation is forced to go to headquarters, so I have no choice but to come to King’s Landing to complete the process. It’s a pain in the ass, but it’s a little better if you think about the fact that you’re going to have to keep turning them down every time from now on.

“Well, let’s check the examination voucher……”

I take out an examination ticket from my robe pocket.

On the back, a map to the Regulus Academy of Magic is marked. It seems to be fairly close from here by this look. The huge tower …… that was visible on the way here is probably that one.

”Um……!!!!”

“Hmm……?”

Suddenly, I hear a voice.

When I looked in that direction, I saw that the voice was speaking to me from the edge of the table where I was sitting, with only the tops of her eyes sticking out of the table, talking to me from the middle of her hips.

It’s a girl with long red hair, wearing fluttery clothes and shorts in an active style.

The girl looked alternately at the exit of the bar and at me as she continued to talk in a waddling manner.

“That exam sheet …… for Regulus, aren’t you!?”

What is this kid …… lost?

“Yeah, but…”

“Uh, I’m being chased! Can I sit in this seat? I mean, I can go underneath!?”

“Being chased ……? If you’re in trouble, I’d rather you stay out of mine–“

“That’s where you can do something about it ……!”

And the girl pleads with me as she meditates and rubs her hands together.

What the hell is this …… a new scam?　The Baptism of King’s Landing?

“Miss!”

“No! They are here……!”

At the loud voice, all eyes were drawn to the entrance of the tavern.

There was an old man dressed in a fine swallow-tailed suit with a sword hanging from his waist, standing tall, and scurrying around the shop.

“…… your customer?”

“Yes, yes, ……!　Please, hide me!”

The girl looks impatient, and then she whispers so.

I’m sure you’ll be able to find out more about this by visiting the website. You’ll be able to get a good idea of what you’re looking for, and then you’ll be able to get a good idea of what you’re looking for.

I’m sure you’ve got a lot of people in your life that are interested in the idea.

I’m starting to see the story somehow.

I’m not sure what’s going on, but I’m pretty sure my parents opposed my entrance exam and forced me to come to King’s Landing, but they followed me around the city and ran away with me.

“You want to hide from them?”

“Please~!”

Now, what shall I do ……. If you’re a nobleman, it’s not a good idea to get into the affairs of another family, but ……. I’d be okay with it.

“Well, it’ll be fun. I’ve got time on my hands until the exam.”

“Really? Thank you!”

“You can tell me more about it later.”

“Of course–what?”

I give the girl a princess hug and stand up vigorously.

“Nah, what! Put me down! They’re going to find me!”

“Just hang on. Run, okay, you can’t hide in here like this without being seen.”

“Yes, but ……!”

“Then of course you’d be better off running out the front door. Let’s go.”

“Uhhhh~! Okay, okay! I’ll do as you say and you can let me go!”

“I got you that.”

I stepped in vigorously and ran across the table with a light step towards the back door.

“Whoa! What the hell is that?”

“Don’t run on the table, bro! You drunk!?”

“Oh …… that’s …… lady!”

Well, you’ll notice.

The first old man flashed his sharp eyes and chased after me with tremendous speed.

”Wait! How dare you hold my daughter …… the infidel!

“Ha, ha, playing tag, what a way to pass the time.”

“I’m not playing with you!”

I run straight through the kitchen and out the back door. The people on the street look back at us in surprise.

Now where to run …… If I wind up here anyway, it’s a checkmate if I get stretched in the exam room. Then …….

“Miss! Your mother has given you an order, let’s get back to the house!”

“No, old Hal! I’m …… I want to be a sorcerer!”

“I’d love to support you too, but …… it’s the Raymond family that employs me! I have been taking care of you since you were a little girl, but I will not betray your mother!”

“If that’s the case, just run off to the …… exam!”

Then the old man’s face turns grim.

“Hah …… that you can get away from this …… me? A miscreant who doesn’t know anyone anywhere with a young lady in his arms……?”

“Oh, is it me? Well, I think I can get away with it in plenty of time.”

“Ha ha ha, I might have been licked. If you underestimate the age, you’ll be scooped up by your own feet, young man. I’m a swordsman who was known as the “lone wolf” when I was young. I’m still not 90 years old enough to be beaten by a bunch of wizards.”

“Well, why don’t you give it a try? Grandpa.”

I raised one corner of my mouth to show him a challenge.

“…… The young ones are very fresh these days, aren’t they? Congratulations on thinking you can get away with it with your daughter in your arms.”

As he said this, the old man rolled up the sleeves of his arms and thumped and bounced his body.

”– Don’t lick it, kid!”

The wind danced in the air, and in an instant, the old man’s body appeared in front of me.

It’s an instantaneous movement of footwork to the extent and if you are an ordinary user, you will be out at this first move.

— but.

I’m not going to be able to get the best out of it.

“It’s mutual, old man. — “Flash.”

A moment later, bang!　With a violent flash of light, my body instantly jumps to the roof behind me. Instantaneous body strengthening. It’s sorcery that exerts immense power in a phase that affects the moment.

You can’t fire a series of shots, but it’s more than enough to create a false impression.

At the place where I was earlier, the old man makes his arms swing blankly.

”Huh?”

“What was that ………… witchcraft?”

“It’s elementary witchcraft, don’t be surprised by anything.”

“Elementary……”

“Come on, old man.”

When I call out to him, the old man huffs and looks up at the roof when he notices me.

“Looks like ………… you are not the only one with a mouth.”

“You only got a mouth on you? Come and get me, old man.”

A blue streak runs across the old man’s forehead.

“I hope so, kid……!”