Chapter 261

Chapter 261 Strongest Sage, Ends Fight

"True magic knowledge?"

"Yeah . True magic that doesn't need to be chanted . . . In order to spread that, I was planning to have you guys defeat me and be known as heroes . . . But that plan has ended up in a failure . "

Grevil stared at the malfunctioning wide area magic tool as he said that .

Apparently, those tools were used for that .

He used that magic tool to grandly declare war and show off his power by destroying the capital's Great Barrier .

He must be setting us up to be heroes by defeating him after all that .

And then there would be an influx of people trying to learn the techniques those heroes used, popularizing chantless magic all over the world . . . or so was the plan huh .

. . . To be honest, I can't say that it's a good plan .

Royal Academies would have spread chantless magic even without all this ploy anyway .

It could even have the opposite effect if the public ended up cognizing chantless magic as a [Technique for heroes, not for common people] .

But I suppose that's just like Grevil .

He's always been a guy who puts everything for his country .

Hence I was absolutely baffled to see such a guy cooperating with demons to declare war on humanity .

But I get it now .

Grevil had taken these drastic measures in order to retake the lost magic knowledge .

" . . . Regardless of my objective, there's no denying that I have manipulated demons, declared wars on humanity, and destroyed the barrier that protected humans from demons . . . I fully intend to atone for my sin with my life, but before that, I implore you to listen to my request . . . Please succeed the true magic knowledge . "

"By true magic knowledge, you mean these [General Magic Textbooks]?"

I took out the [General Magic Textbooks] as I said that .

Books that are somehow often can be found at places related to Grevil .

I found that fact strange, but it's clear now why if he's trying to teach chantless magic .

Although the quality of [General Magic Textbooks] can't be called high by any standard, they were the most commonly used books in that era after all .

"That's right . . . But those books you have are written in ancient language, it would prove difficult for humans of this era to decipher it . I have prepared ones that have been translated in the language used in this era . . . Would you please take them?"

He's even done that far huh .

With his efforts in consideration–I gave my answer .

"I refuse . Like I'd take the translated version of this stuff . "

" . . . Please I beg you . If humanity does not learn the real magic, they have no hope of surviving in the near future . You guys may be able to use true magic, but you will eventually hit a roadblock without a guide . . . These books contain all the wisdom of ancient mages including Gaias-sama . I'm sure it will help you–"

"I reiterate; I refuse . "

Grevil is still attempting to push the books even after I refused him .

So I talk to him through comm magic .

『I'm that Gaias himself in the flesh . These books are unnecessary . 』

『 . . . Wha?』

Grevil looks like he cannot believe what he heard .

『I sent you a letter, didn't I . It was, 'I'm reincarnating . Please don't look for me . ' if I remember right . . . Did you not get it?』

『I-I did have that letter delivered to me . . . It can't be, so you're telling the truth?』

『Who else would know the content of a letter I sent myself . . . I never would have thought the day would come where Grevil would try to teach magic though . And with these mess of books to boot . 』

I look at the [General Magic Textbooks] .

These books would have proved useful if I weren't present, but the book I wrote is far better suited .

『 . . . Aah, Gaias-sama . To think you were really reborn . . . 』

Grevil shed tears as he said that .

The girls were confused to see the unfolding situation .

"Eh, why'd this person break down in tears all of a sudden?"

"Must have been quite a huge shock to have his books refused . . . "

I'd better stop talking through the comm magic .

With that in mind, I open my mouth .

" . . . I don't need the books, but you'll have to pay for your sins . "

"I understand . I shall atone with this life–"

"I refuse . . . What's there to gain in you dying . "

I interrupted Grevil's speech .

It'll be bad if I let him die .

"Live and make yourself useful . . . Presently we have a shortage of workforce to teach chantless magic, you see . "

After all, someone who has learned ancient magic well like Grevil is practically an endangered species in this era .

Moreover, since Grevil is completely hopeless with magic, his understanding of chantless magic exceeds that of talented ones .

There's no one better fit at teaching chantless magic, including me .

Grevil opened his eyes wide after I said that .

Like he can't believe it .

"Me, chantless magic?"

"Yeah . But you're gonna use this one as the textbook . "

I hand over the Second Academy standard textbook to him .

Grevil shouted out loud when he read the content .

"I-I can't believe there's such a perfect textbook out there . . . Where in the world did you get this book?"

"I wrote it . "

Hearing that, Grevil looked like, "Of course!"

And then, he got down on his knees while tearing up .

" . . . I will fully dedicate this life of mine as a magic educator . "

"Yeah . I'm counting on you . "

–Thus, our fight with Grevil closed its curtain .

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Two weeks later .

A new magic teacher assumed a post at Second Academy right as the destroyed barrier finished getting repaired .

He got to be a teacher this quick thanks to me pushing principal Edward .

"Today, this academy welcomes a new teacher . . . Grevil-sensei!"

Grevil climbed the podium amidst students' applause .

Only the girls and I know the fact that it was Grevil who declared war on the capital via the wide area comm magic .

Him disguising as a demon paid off in this form .

"Hello, I Grevil will be your new teacher from today on . Please don't hesitate to ask me anything about chantless magic . "

Grevil constructed a relatively complex magic after saying that .

That he stopped just before it went over students' level of comprehension instead of going to the extreme and constructed a needlessly complex magic truly shows his affinity as a teacher .

Of course there were oppositions against hiring someone of unknown origin like Grevil as a Second Academy's teacher .

But even teachers who were against it rethought their stance once they saw Grevil's overwhelming magic knowledge, like "He's a necessary talent to be a magic teacher of Second Academy . "

In fact, the stuff the students here would learn would be on a completely different level with Grevil around .

He's probably not trusted yet, but trusts can simply be gained from here on .

I'm sure he'll earn it in no time .

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The next day .

I came to the Second Academy together with the girls .

We were asked by Grevil to come to his room since he had something to talk about .

Second Academy's teachers have their own private rooms . . .

" . . . This is pretty strict security . "

I murmured so as we arrived at the room Grevil led us to .

There's an excessive amount of barriers put over the room .

Around 100 barriers of all kinds, ranging from simple defensive barrier to interception prevention and mana isolation have been put over this room .

More than half of the room is occupied by barriers .

The floor has risen by a meter from the stack of barriers .

"And I'm still not sure it's sufficient even with all this . "

" . . . Just what's all this for?"

"I called you all here to talk about that matter . . . It's related to the reason why I took such a drastic measure to achieve my goal of spreading chantless magic in this world . "

Grevil invited us into the room .

This means he hasn't talked about it up until now because he can't do so without the anti-interception barriers put over this room .

If the enemy was just some half-baked demons, Grevil could have just destroyed them with the [Light of Destruction] he possessed .

Also, there's no need for such a strict countermeasure if the opponent is just some ordinary demons .

However, Grevil did all those absurd actions and even attempted to set us up as heroes at the cost of his own life in order to popularize chantless magic .

It's safe to assume that it was because no other means would suffice .

The barriers here also must have been deemed necessary for that .

I can't imagine an opponent that would force Grevil to go that far . . . But it should be clear soon .

"Got it . Let us hear your story . "

I faced Grevil as I said that .

. . . The commotion caused by Grevil might be over but it looks like we can't rest easy just yet .