Volume 9 Chapter 43 White Vs. Gray, Part One
The most powerful magician revered by the human race in Asteris is the Seat (Sign). The title obtained only by those who have reached the level of Spiritual Penetration Art (Shinrei) occupies a significant proportion of the military power possessed by a nation.
A small country can be protected by just one Seat (Sign), but it can also be destroyed.
However, there are naturally different levels among the Seats (Signs).
The princess of Centraris Kingdom and one of the four heroes who defeated the Demon King is a 'Seat of Paradise (Rose Sign)'―― Eris Philin Centraris.
And the general who has continued to defend the Sarnold Empire is a 'Seat of Bleaching (White Sign)'―― Vice Ornette.
When they were in Asteris, there was never a comparison between the two.
Because the time when Vice was active on the battlefield was when Eris was still young.
Eris was recognized for her power and joined the Seat (Sign) after the start of the God-Demon War. At that time, the Sarnold Empire had already withdrawn from the front lines, so there was no direct battle or comparison between the two.
In a battle, Vice is definitely the leader with his army.
But when it comes to negotiation skills, Eris is the top.
So, who is better as a magician?
The answer was about to be revealed.
Vice raised his bony hand, and as he did, the ash spread across the floor with incredible force, swallowing everything in its path.
It was like the precursor to a tsunami.
"All Gray (End Sea)."
Vice declared as the ash wave rose high, thick and violent like a wall.
It was so powerful that it could destroy not only people, but even a castle upon impact.
Facing the approaching ash wave, Eris gracefully swung her rapier.
"Lost Spirit Forest (Mist Road)."
She invoked her magic, creating a white forest called 'White Lily' that quickly grew from the ground, spreading complex branches deep into the earth.
The scale is not necessarily large. Compared to Vice's magic, it seems like something that could easily be swallowed up.
Now, the tsunami collided with the forest.
"..."
Eris's field of vision was completely white, and fine ashes blew fiercely.
But that's all.
The embodiment of violence that can knock down everything remained surrounding Eris without reaching her.
"Lost Spirit Forest (Mist Road)" is not just a magic that blindly creates a forest.
This forest confuses and deflects all attacks and invasions from external enemies in different directions.
Something as simple as a giant attack is out of the question.
And Vice was well aware of that.
"'General (Ash General)'――Juushiranbu (Tenfinger Frenzy)"
The ashes piled up thickly around Eris and began swirling like a storm.
When a clear shape appeared in the turbulent flow of ashes, the attack was launched.
The gray axe swung one after another, cutting through the thorny forest. And from the gaps, arrows flew like a rainstorm.
It wasn't just axes and arrows.
With intense noise that echoed, like "Rat-tat-tat," heavy machinery excavated, while spears, swords, and all kinds of weapons continued to cut and chip away at the forest.
"Just one person's army. Both of us, empty, isn't it?"
Eris said, gazing ahead at Vice, who stood amidst the ashes, without flinching.
Vice Ornette was strong.
He was the general who fought alongside Eris's mentor, Glaive.
Not only a general, but also unquestionably powerful as a magician.
Despite facing such a formidable enemy, Eris remained unfazed.
Because she was one of the Four Heroes.
The Four Heroes were not heroes who defeated the Demon King.
Most people might see it that way, but for Eris, that title held an entirely different meaning.
It's a symbol of tenacity as she continued to chase the "silver" shooting star, leaving everything behind.
'Do you know, Eris-sama, that the color of magic power holds meaning?'
A teacher who taught magic to Eris once said that.
However, in her long study of magic, it was proven that the color of magic power doesn't hold significant meaning, even though it varies from person to person, just like skin color.
It's nothing more than an innate personal trait.
That's what she concluded.
'Yes, that's right. In that sense, there shouldn't be any difference at all. But if that's the case, then all colors should have been the same. The fact that they're different surely has a reason.'
The teacher said at that time.
'The color of magic power is the color of one's feelings'
Eris thought it was silly and boring superstition.
If feelings are uncertain and the color changes, then it would change every day, every hour. It would be red when angry, blue when sad, and who knows what color when hungry.
The teacher watched Eris with a smile.
'People's true feelings don't really change. Eris, your magic power is white. It's a color that represents purity, freshness, and dedication. It's a beautiful and fleeting color, as if you would sacrifice everything for someone important.'
Me? What a joke.
Eris is a princess. She carries the responsibility of standing till the end for the sake of the people.
The idea of giving up everything for someone else is unimaginable.
She used to think that when she was younger.
In reality, it's just a fantasy without any scholarly evidence.
But still, she can't help but believe it now. The more she think about him, the more this magic power becomes white, fleeting, and transparent.
"Shinrei"――Liberation.
"'Everlasting Royal Garden.'"
The dry, ash-filled ocean where nothing is born was covered by a white forest.
The loud, rough sounds of the unrefined attacks have completely disappeared.
Eris, standing on top of the big tree, brushed the ash off her hair with her fingers and said as she glanced at it,
"It's still dull, after all."
The ash that was blown suddenly danced in the sky and vanished.
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