Novel The Max Level Hero has Returned!
Chapter 457

Episode 457

The atmosphere inside the banquet hall was brutal.

At the center of it all was Winry, who was standing with a feverish face, and a boy with a fairly relaxed expression.

“Why are you angry? Did I say something wrong?”

“Hey. Please withdraw that statement immediately. Because Julis-sama is not someone you can devalue like that.”

A fight ensued.

It’s normal to fight every now and then because they’re competitors anyway, so wars of nerves between each other happen, but in fact, it’s normal that this kind of case doesn’t happen often.

“Wherever you go, bad luck follows.”

I sat down on the empty terrace and looked inside, and I saw the boy shrug his shoulders.

“Did I say something wrong?”

“Hey! Merlin!”

“Princess, why are you so angry? Even if Elder Julis is your current shooter, isn’t it more dishonorable to defend the truth even while distorting it?”

“You distort the truth? Hey, are you kidding me?!”

Winry’s mana ran even more ferociously.

I’ve never seen Winry get so angry.

“That boy must be Merlin. It looks like there might be a fight?”

“Traditional or real.”

On the outside, he is a handsome boy with a very gentle impression. However, the undisguised ease was similar to mine.

“Or are you going to fight me right here and now?”

“…”

Winry’s expression became even colder as he clenched his fists and trembled.

Everyone around me watched in silence as if they were confused by what was about to happen.

“…Whoa.”

Winry glared at him for a long time before turning away.

“All right. I didn’t know you were such a lowly human being.”

“It’s so hot. It’s like that shooter and that adverb.”

“I’m going to shove your nose in tomorrow’s contest.”

“Oh, you are scared. Let’s hope.”

He was sarcastic to the end, but Winry turned his back on him with a cold expression.

She gathered the mana that had been rampaging viciously at once and left the place in annoyance.

“Oh brother.”

“Are you angry?”

She nodded at my question.

“I have no luck. that human.”

It was the look of a guy who answered without hesitation.

“Will your brother scold you?”

“no. I didn’t say adults involved in children’s fights.”

They are only two years apart.

Compared to the first time, I have already gone up to too many positions.

It’s funny.

“Confronting a human like that would be on the same level. If you have any complaints, you can show them with your skills.”

“Are you sure you can win?”

“no. The difference from the circle is too big.”

I closed my eyes at her words.

In addition to the 6th and 4th circles, the ability of the guy who grows in real time was too good to pass up.

If Illina has an unprecedented talent with a sword, he has a talent for magic like a devil.

but.

It’s only there.

If I had to explain it from my point of view, seeing him confronting Winry…

“It’s the limit.”

“Limit?”

“Soon you will hit a wall. I don’t know how to solve that, but that’s none of my business.”

“Cuk-Cook….”

If he had a good personality, he would have become famous on the continent. Because of his arrogant personality, it seemed that even if he had talent, he could not easily accept it.

In fact, Winry told me that a kingdom tried to recruit him as a palace mage, but he refused with a face-to-face confrontation.

“If only, Davey.”

“hmm?”

“If Winry gets hurt fighting that kid.”

“I heard that adults shouldn’t get involved in children’s fights?”

“It’s not like that. How calm you are.”

It’s pretty ugly when adults get involved in kids’ fights.

By the way.

“If that arrogance goes beyond children’s fights, the story will be different.”

* * *

The Magic Contest was successfully held.

Young boys and girls who are talented in magic, such as aristocrats and royal families with their own outstanding skills, all participate.

The number of participants was 128, which seemed to be carefully selected in its own way, but the number was quite large.

“Here is Davey.”

Illina stretched out her hand towards me, as if she had sorted out all the troublesome things in advance. There, not only Illina, but also a number of important figures and a familiar old man among them were seen.

“Heh heh, long time no see.”

“That’s right. Did you receive the gift I sent to the Mage Tower before?”

“Chuck. It was a gift that I will never forget.”

I’m talking about the thing that exploded CS bullets all over the enemy tower.

As I sat down next to Illina, she showed me a small box in her arms.

“This is a jewel made by Master Eunsa. I heard that it is an advanced artifact that makes wizards salivate.”

Who is Hellison Balestia?

He is called the best wizard on the continent, and he is a person of character and wisdom who is respected even by other magic towers.

Aside from the competition, his side was worthy of respect.

“Hehe, it’s just a jewel that helps with magic use. It may not seem so great to your eyes.”

“That’s great enough.”

When I replied with a smile, he smiled. It wasn’t empty talk.

It was clear that he had great skills enough to be called the best wizard on the continent.

“As soon as I said that the object of this tournament is this gem, everyone is burning with fighting spirit. It will probably be a rare competition.”

Illina’s eyes twinkled as she looked at the tournament hall where the mages were setting up barriers.

The purpose of the tournament is a friendly match aimed at unity.

As such, the intention itself was really good. In fact, there were many cases in which competition or dissatisfaction was resolved by holding such a competition.

Like the World Cup or Olympics on Earth, the effect of bringing numerous countries together was clear.

Soon after, as the tournament was held, starting with congratulatory speeches by Illina and the great sage Hellison, the heat in the arena started to heat up even more.

Eventually, it became the highest priority.

A boy named Merlin.

And it was the first lady of an aristocratic family.

Climbing up with a colorful wand, she let out a short breath as if nervous, then quietly bowed her head toward him, who was standing leisurely.

“I am Orin Temetes, the third daughter of Count Temethes. Please take good care of me.”

“Such a pretty girl. How about a meal afterward?”

“…”

Temetes frowned at the harsh tone.

“During the competition, focus on the competition. Even if I look like this, I’m a 3rd circle wizard.”

Age roughly around late teens.

She is a girl with a very cute impression.

“How do you think it will turn out?”

When Perserk asked me while I was sitting in my seat, Illina, who was next to me, looked at me, wondering if she was curious.

“that’s right. Are you curious?”

“Merlin will win. It’s not going to be a fight in the first place.”

“but.”

It was as I said.

“Embers, I sing here!”

With Orin Temetes’ cry, a fireball the size of a soccer ball began to form with the tip of her wand.

Even in the midst of that, Merlin didn’t say anything with his arms crossed without a staff or wand.

Orin, furious at the disregard for himself, gritted his teeth and quickly fired a fireball.

As it is a sparring rather than a duel, power control is essential, but Orin couldn’t properly control his strength, perhaps because he was overheated by his provocation.

And the moment when the fireball that flew in was about to hit him.

Merlin, who had been still, yawned and raised one foot.

bang!!

At the same time, his feet collided with the ground and water streams poured out from the floor.

“Become a strong wall and look at me… kyaaak!!”

The result was obvious.

Unlike Orin, who sings long chants, Merlin performed his magic by uttering only very small start words.

Of course, Orin Temetes got caught up in the water and was thrown out of the arena as it was.

Winning or losing will be decided.

“Moo Young-chang!?”

The appearance of the public was startled by the appearance.

This is the first time Merlin has been officially active. Because of that, the public could be astonished at Merlin’s behavior, which seemed to be performing a martial arts chant that was neither a chant nor a chant.

“You weren’t the only one able to do a silent window, right?”

Illina looked at me in surprise and asked, and Perserk and I shook our heads at the same time.

“You fooled me, you idiot.”

“I’m spitting out starter words so people don’t notice. If you can manifest magic by meeting the minimum requirements, then your talent is not normal.”

At those words, Illina narrowed her eyes.

“Speedy wizards are very difficult to deal with…”

She seemed to be thinking about whether she could defeat him when she raised her sword.

From my point of view, of course.

That guy couldn’t win against Illina, let alone Reina.

He lacked experience compared to his talent.

The game started to progress quickly leaving behind the game that ended in an instant.

Teenage boys and girls threw everything they had into the game, lost with honor and won with honor.

Among them, there were a few that stood out.

Regardless of their personalities, Merlin, who is currently assumed to be a champion, and Winry, a 4th-circle magician with rich experience and skills.

And even the scions of various magical families besides that.

A lot of great people gathered, but in the end it was.

“Heh heh, this year is a rich year for talent.”

“Anyway, these are all people who belong. Even if you spit on it, nothing will come out.”

“Hehe, just watching them grow is fun. Watching the victor who wins this tournament receive an artifact and grow even more is the fun of an old man.”

How nice it would be if it went just like that.

Even if the others didn’t know, Merlin didn’t seem to think so.

People were amazed at his magic skills, which continued to overwhelm opponents and stand out.

Everyone was subdued at once.

It was also quite poor in quality, and when the opponent attacked magic first, he used a strategy of crushing the opponent by chanting high-speed magic that always suppressed it.

Still, his face looked very bored.

“It’s boring and uninteresting.”

At those words, a green-haired girl came up slowly from the other side.

“Isn’t it boring and uninteresting? Why did you come here on such a subject?”

It was a cold question.

“Such a cute girl. I didn’t mean to belittle anything. is it just true? Magic is…”

He holds out one hand. At the same time, a change of air occurred in his hand, and blue flames began to gather.

“It’s so easy and boring.”

The audience began to be astonished at the magic he showed off.

“High fever… a fireball with such high heat that it is impossible to put it on the 6th circle…”

Illina muttered with a stiff face.

On the contrary, I gave Perserk a look of surprise with a calm face.

“I knew you were a genius, but… I didn’t know you could separate and use elemental symbols independently.”

“Hey! It may be boring to you, but it can be a lifelong goal for others!”

He grinned at Winry’s cry.

“Don’t force it on me. Magic is just child’s play. I don’t know why I’m interested in this. Isn’t the Mage Tower just a den for merchants?”

“…”

“If you want to break that logic.”

Blue fireballs gathered in his hand.

“Beat me. Then accept it.”

At the same time, Winry lightly moved the staff in her arms.