Infinite Mage

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Shirone, with a history book in hand, returned to Rian.

Get up, and bring a book to study.

Ugh, the training these days is too harsh.

After shoving Rian from the study, Shirone sat down and opened a history book.

As the fieldwork finished faster than the paperwork recently, plenty of time was used leisurely.

Once he was able to focus on the book, the pages were flipped over in a flash.

He already knew most of the contents, and even the rest of the book was predictable to him.

This meant that the level of knowledge contained in his head exceeded the level of books.

Since he understood the 650 historical books, the remaining two hundred books would probably be easy to take in.

Hey, Shirone. I found an interesting book.

After finding a book to read, Rian was amazed at the speed Shirone was turning the pages.

Once upon a time, Rian had taken over 10 hours to turn a page.

He was definitely reading a book, but by the time he blinked, it was morning.

Rian sat quietly beside Shurone to avoid disturbing him and opened his own book.

Swordsman vs. Mage was the title of the book.

Introduction. You may have asked this question at least once before, but if a swordsman and a mage were to face off, one-on-one, who would win?

Shirones hand paused as Rian read aloud.

It was also an interesting topic for aspiring mages.

I have traveled all over the world to find an answer. Even now, when I close my eyes, those thoughts flicker in my head. On the Artusna Mountain, 6,000 meters above sea level, there are carnivorous trees that eat wild birds

Rian closed the book.

How terribly boring.

What? I was having fun!

Rian jumped at the sudden shouting.

He pretended not to be interested, but he must have kept his ears perked up.

What do you mean fun? There are no pictures, and theres no mention of swordsmanship.

You didnt even finish a single page! What are you even talking about?

A writer should be considerate of his readers. He should start with a fun beginning and a touching conclusion.

This is not a novel. Give me the book. So, whos going to win?

Whats the point of knowing who wins or who loses? For what absurd reason would a mage and a swordsman need to face off? If it's favorable to one side, they would want to fight and if its disadvantageous to the other, they would flee.

Shirone opened the middle part of The Swordsman vs. The Mage and searched through the pages.

There may be times when they have no choice but to fight. If that happens, who will win?

May I make a rough prediction?

Abruptly, a sharp voice was heard over the bookshelf.

Of course, the swordsman would win.

A man with a cold impression appeared.

He wasnt as bulky as Rian, but he was much taller, and his limbs were slim and long.

He was the second son of the Ogent Family, Rai Ogent.

Although they were brothers, his atmosphere and appearance was quite different from Rians. First, his hair was pitch black.

There were two undiluted characteristics that descended from the Ogent family. Bischoff, the head of the family, the eldest son, and the second son inherited black hair. The light blue hair was passed on to the eldest daughter and the youngest son, Rian.

In addition, Rians grandfather, a nationally recognized Grade 3 swordsman, also had blue hair.

The family had a strong bond, but it was interesting how they would sometimes be divided according to mere hair color.

Which heritage stands out depends on the generation, but this time, black hair was leading as Bischoff and Rai had black hair.

Ah! Hello.

Shirone quickly bowed his head.

No one knew that he was friends with Rian, so if Rai had heard the conversation a while ago, he would be in trouble.

The swordsman wins? How can you say that with such conviction? Because youre one?

Rian knew that, so he tried to get on Rais nerves with a sarcastic tone.

This was because if one ended up with good results, one could gain tremendous wealth and honor.

It was ironic. Mages were creating a weapon that could only do harm to them.

Rai pointed out that dishonorable situation.

Mages would do just about anything for money. This also meant that they could not win a swordsman in terms of pride and honor.

What do you think? You seem to like history books. You know the position mages in this world. Magic can be sealed off with money, but money cannot stop a sword.

This was a biased, swordsman point of view, but Shirone understood what he was trying to say.

That is what a mage is.

What?

Rai raised an eyebrow.

Rai thought of the boy as someone who liked magic. So he should have lost his temper, however, contrary to what Rai thought would happen, Shirone admitted it was true Sort of.

A mage is a person who persistently digs into the balance of all things. So its not strange to study how to suppress magic. What they find important is not whether they win or lose, but whether they know it or not. Artifacts are a result of that never-ending search. For that reason, I think claiming that mages are at a disadvantage is wrong.

Unlike Rian, Rai had a personality that wished to beat his opponent using his brain.

Nevertheless, the reason why he kept his mouth shut was because he couldnt refute.

Rian struggled to hold back his laughter.

Ehehehe! Serve you right! My friend has a way with words! Im telling you, he has the sharpest tongue. If his tongue were a sword, it would be the sharpest sword in the world!

Rais face gradually began to distort as he could not find a way to refute.

He couldnt just make up ideas that were never there.

Well, that is in an ideal world, but the reality is different. It doesnt change the fact that a mage cant win against a swordsman.

Rai coldly turned around and left the library. Rian had a hard time suppressing his laughter.

Reality is different? Thats it? Ugh, he reeks of stupidity. Get away from here. Quickly, get lost!

Then, when the door finally closed, he grabbed Shirone and bursted out laughing.

PUHAHAHA! Shirone, that was awesome! Ive never seen my older brother make that kind of face before!

While being dragged around by Rian, Shirones eyes were staring at the place Rai left through.

Swordsman vs. Mage!

Maybe the reality was different, as Rai had said, but Shirone believed he was right.

He believed that the mindset of a mage who explored the boundaries of knowledge without hesitation, despite the fact his weaknesses may show, would overcome a swordsman.

That cold will was the reason for the existence of intelligence in this world.

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The Great Library was cold enough to make one feel chilly.

The bookshelf, which used to be filled with knowledge, was now empty. The luminous lamp that had once brightened up the inside was now also turned off.

Only a single ray of sunshine from the 4th floor window shone on Shirone.

Under the sunlight, Shirone turned the pages.

One page after another Until finally he finished the last page and closed the book.

Shirone stroked the cover gently.

It was easy work to flip a book.

However, to finally turn the last page after swimming through a sea of books? Now that wasnt something anyone could do.

850 books of history.

Shirone read all the history books in the Great Library.

Im done This is my Core of Knowledge.

It was warm.

He felt the light filling up his heart.

Although he was a hunter's child, he could now confidently say he knew nearly everything about the whole world!

A year and six months!

Although it was a slow start, after reading and reading, Shirone started to accelerate, and once he did that, he never slowed down again. He sped up so much that he finished his work six months ahead of schedule!

Now, he could go back home any time and there would be no reason for his familys life to be in danger.

Its like a dream!

His mind was filled with the numerous experiences he went through the past year and a half.