-1402- Mage King

Seeing Rozen's unwavering response, Chloe and Kanata exchanged glances.

In the end, both of them shrugged.

"Well, if this is your choice, then so be it." Kanata shrugged his shoulders indifferently and said, "After all, you've always been very decisive since childhood, and you're always right. I can't argue with you."

"That's right." Chloe also smiled gently and said, "Besides, even if you're not in the Sky Wizard Division, you still contribute greatly in your own way. I believe no one will doubt your standing."

This was also a fact.

At first, the news of Rozen wanting to transfer to the Alchemist Division was naturally unacceptable to many. There were even students from the Sky Wizard Division who protested publicly, and countless students approached Rozen privately, hoping he would change his decision.

However, Rozen, as if determined to follow his own path, insisted on no longer being on the front lines and threw himself entirely into the courses and research of the Alchemist Division.

Since then, Rozen exhibited a different kind of talent, separate from combat.

That was his exceptional intellect and vast knowledge.

Utilizing his remarkable knowledge, Rozen thrived in the Alchemist Division. He not only absorbed all magical knowledge and techniques but also innovated, providing numerous technologies and developing new spells that benefitted the entire human society.

For instance, the current defense system of Mistgun was designed by Rozen. The spells used were of entirely new types, with different energy sources, significantly enhancing Mistgun's defensive and anti-air capabilities.

Sky Wizards also benefited greatly. Their equipment was upgraded, and the magic they used became more efficient and practical, leading to a significant improvement in their abilities.

Ultimately, many of the teachings in textbooks were revised by Rozen, some being corrected and others introducing new magical theories, playing an essential role in the education of Wizards.

Thanks to this, these technologies and theories were adopted by humanity, gradually being implemented in various floating cities.

Under these circumstances, although Rozen was no longer on the front lines, he made significant contributions to the survival of humanity, providing immense security.

Once, someone evaluated Rozen's contributions.

"His contributions over the past year have advanced human magical technology by at least half a century."

In other words, without Rozen, it would take humanity at least another fifty years to achieve the current level of magical technology.

Thus, people believed that Rozen was enhancing humanity's survival rate in another way, making even greater contributions. As a result, their admiration for him did not decrease but increased, earning him a new title—Mage King.

Those who initially couldn't understand Rozen's decision to transfer gradually stopped speaking out.

The Sky Wizards, too, fell silent and eventually accepted Rozen's current choice.

Of course, some stubborn individuals still couldn't let go.

Yuri was one of them.

As for Chloe and Kanata, having been close friends with Rozen for over ten years, they would support him no matter what choice he made.

"However, if you successfully transfer to the Alchemist Division, you'll have to leave the S128 Special Forces Unit, right?"

Kanata casually mentioned this matter.

Since Rozen would no longer be a Sky Wizard, he wouldn't be part of the squad system, and his position as the Special Forces Unit leader would also have to be relinquished.

"Isn't Chloe still around? And you, too, won't die out there so easily, right?"

Rozen smiled wryly.

Although not on Rozen's level, Kanata and Chloe's abilities were undoubtedly top-notch.

Kanata was exceptionally skilled in both combat and experience, having fought alongside Rozen in numerous ranking battles and slain countless Armored Beetles. Despite his carefree demeanor, on the battlefield, he was the most active Sky Wizard, known as the ace forward of the S128 Unit. Although often criticized for his heroism and love of showing off by charging into enemy lines alone, he was still beloved by the citizens and earned the title—Black Master Swordsman.

Chloe, on the other hand, was a defender. Unlike Kanata, who often charged ahead, her magical cannon shots accounted for nearly eighty percent of the battlefield's firepower. Each shot was earth-shattering and unparalleled, capable of annihilating an army of Armored Beetles in one strike. She was the ace artillery of the S128 Unit and the strongest defender in all of Mistgun, known as—Nirvana.

Both possessed the strength befitting members of an S-rank squad.

After all, having trained alongside Rozen since childhood, it was impossible for them to be weak.

At least in Rozen's view, Chloe and Kanata had abilities comparable to Ikki and Stella.

Moreover, Yuri, despite her immaturity in some areas, had undeniable strength. With the three of them forming a team, even without Rozen, they could still firmly hold the position of the academy's strongest squad.

If this weren't the case, Rozen wouldn't feel so at ease leaving the front lines.

Ultimately, he saw Chloe and Kanata maturing.

"Alright, I'm heading back to the classroom. I've got a lot of materials to review, and who knows what tough problems those jerks in the Alchemist Division have thrown at me."

Rozen waved to Chloe and Kanata and turned to leave.

"Well, I'll head back to class too."

Kanata yawned and left on his own, just like Rozen.

"Honestly..."

Chloe smiled helplessly and resignedly.

Among the three, Rozen and Kanata often lived so freely, causing Chloe no small amount of worry.

"I'll have to give them a good talking to next time."

Chloe then turned and left as well.

However, Chloe wasn't heading to the classroom but to another place.

Since the floating academy city was founded on the principle of student autonomy, its highest leaders were naturally students.

They were the highest governing body of Mistgun, a committee composed of the heads of various departments and the academy director, a group of about a dozen people who had the authority to decide all matters concerning the academy city.

At this moment, Chloe was heading to the Sky Wizard Division's department head's office.

"I am Chloe Sevegny, reporting as instructed."

Chloe knocked on the office door and reported her name.

A second later...

"Come in."

With a clear and commanding voice, Chloe opened the office door and entered.

The scene of the entire office unfolded before Chloe's eyes.