Chapter 7 - Wizard King

WARNING!!

Contains spoilers of the latest manga chapter.

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Caelum's sensation of silver aura emanated from his body was a calming cold breeze yet caused the surrounding to freeze. He intended to recreate the property of the silver aura from ragna crimson and didn't expect how powerful it was upon his first attempt to reproduce the effect. It was difficult to decide which form was more preferable, his [Lightning God form: Indra] or these [ Silver Armament ].

He took deep breaths staring at the assassin who opened their grimoire and cast a spell yet every time it got close to him turned into ice. Caelum grasped his weapon tightly before using [ Shundō ] to flash his way towards his enemy who barely reacted when Caelum sliced through their attack. 

The sound of ice forming every time they attacked his blade could be heard as Caelum started to familiarize himself with the weapon. He had trained both in unarmed and weapon martial arts that allowed him to be capable in every situation if one was unavailable. 

His blade cut their flesh like a body while freezing their entire body one it was cut. This kind of weapon was perfect when fighting someone who's capable of regenerating. He evaded some of their solace and commanded the blades using his [ Split mind ] which allowed him to create another mind to command certain things. 

It was unfortunate that he could only make one when he was occupied in using his Mana when casting [ Magia Erebea ]. Caelum didn't risk losing his Mana when he was on a battlefield. 

The assassins were trembling in fear looking at Caelum slaughtering them without hesitation. It was terrifying sinec their opponent was obviously a child yet he killed them on whim. His glorious form appeared akin to Divine god radiances with white brilliant light.

One of them tried to encapsulate him by forming a dome around Caelum in hopes of trapping the young boy inside. However it was instantly turned into ice before shattering into million pieces. 

'How the hell does a child have this immense power!? It's clear that Mana around him is small and yet…'

Caelum could feel his body and the mana core seem to begin to integrate into his body and soul. A body has 3 components from his research which are the Astral, Spiritual and Material body that protect and connect the soul to the body. This is akin to the Tensura concept of body.

The mana core was within his Spiritual body that connected his 3 body that let him perfectly spread the Mana using his Magic circuit. Caelum grew further than before, rapidly advancing in using the Magia Erebea affecting his soul itself. 

'Still, let's put an end to this.'

He needed to rest to properly harmonize the advancing power. At that moment, Caelum took a deep breath and removed his silver aura causing the remaining assassin to ponder what's planning to do. 

'Did his Mana run out!? Yes, it's impossible for a brat to maintain that power!'

"Everyone attacks while he is vulnerable!"

The leader didn't miss the opportunity and ordered his men to attack, casting their spell but before it could even land a direct hit into Caelum had formed a small spherical ball. It was shimmering in white light and everything slowed down feeling the cold icy gripped of certain death as the young boy vanished from where he was. 

'That's a bit overkill…'

Caelum standing above the sky looking down at the mountain that had turned into a large glacier using the [ Silver aura ] that caused the freeze in an instant. It was condensed and the remain Mana he had left to turn into powerful bomb. Though, it didn't totally turn the whole mountain into ice but was large enough. 

He exhaled, spreading his [ Ki sense ] since his Mana was already at the lowest point. Caelum was able to see that the people he had saved had escaped safely and gave a small smile. 

'I wonder if that little girl will find her home…'

[ Of course she will. I can assure you that they will be home safely. ]

'Glad to hear that, Cereza. Let's head home before Sapphire scolds me for being late.'

Caelum chuckled before running through the air without his [ Lightning God form: Indra ] since he didn't have any more magic. It would be ideal to find a medium that continuously gathers magic while fighting. He already has a Mana core and Magic circuit for it that act like wand or grimoire but they mostly for control and purification. 

What he needs is an artifact or weapon that has the power to absorb Mana in the surrounding and convert into his own. Caelum has the option of heading to the heart kingdom to learn rune magic or their method for Ultimate and True magic.

'It's too early for that and I shouldn't be impatient. I have time before things get hectic.'

He muttered under his breath thinking about his future plans. Caelum needed to experiment and make his weapon that would help him. This is the perfect opportunity to produce a weapon fitting for him. 

Putting aside his thought and took half an hour to finally return home. Caelum sneaks inside and arrives where Sapphire was sleeping. He cleaned himself with his skill before plopping down into his bed and felt sapphire embraced into her arms.

Caelum turned to face her and made him smile as the young goddess expression warms his heart and wash away his fatigue. 

"How was your adventure? I can see that you've advanced and are almost at the stage of becoming a [ High Human ]."

"[High human]?"

"It's an evolutionary phase of humans. Every race has a chance to evolve into a higher being but this all depends on many factors."

Caelum acquired a new piece of information and vaguely guessed this akin to how Sora from Ascending to Supremacy advanced his human race. He ponders if he has several bloodlines like him but the answer will only reveal itself if he trains. 

His priority is to produce the weapon before training his magic and afterwards improve his martial arts. He could feel that his bloodline would eventually come when the time is right. 

"Well things have to get more complicated huh?"

"Fufufu that's why I don't want to tell you things since it might affect you but seeing your expression tells me that you're not a bit worried."

"It only means that things won't get boring. Anyway, about my mission. "

Caelum told what happened while the two slowly drift off into slumber. 

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The next few days, Caelum was training his martial arts with Mereoleona who had been noticing his improvement that she started using thicker Mana skin than before. She knows that the young boy was a prodigy, no, a monster when it comes to talent and only lacked one thing. 

Regardless of this key factor, the young boy showed that whatever was given to him then he would surely successfully acquire it. The two kept pummeling each other until Fuguleon arrived to see them while accompanied by someone. 

"Is that the genius I've been hearing about? I can't believe he's only 7 years old despite appearing to be 10 or 11."

Remarked by a tall, middle-aged man with short messy blond hair and purple eyes. One of his notable features is a blue six-pointed star on the left side of his forehead. He emanated a friendly temperament around him while intently looking at the two fights.

"Indeed even for us it is baffling to see him fight my sister, sir Julius."

Fuguleon said never in his life that the infants that his sister said to have potential turned out to be true. It was far too otherworldly everytime he looked at him and normally people would see him as a monster because of envy but Fuguleon saw it as hope for future generations.

Furthermore, he had grown attached to him and considered the young boy to be his brother. 

"I can see that he is even able to use Mana skin without a grimoire. Perhaps, he could be the next Wizard king if things go well."

The middle aged man was known as Julius Novachrono with the title of Wizard king which is a symbol of power and aspirations within the magic knights. He sees the young boy to be the new protector of the people within the clover kingdom and aims to unite the commoner and noble for now.

Caelum sees him as an admirable man for his goal but unfortunately when the truth is. It was revealed that he was the fourth brother of the Zogratis and a member of the dark triad wielding the devil of Astaroth. This is the last thing Caelum recalled about the manga and unsure if he possessed or tricked his subconsciousness to make the persona. 

Regardless, Caelum noticed they arrived quickly and stopped fighting only to be met by Mereoleona incoming attack and send him flying into the air, shocking both Fuguleon and Julius.

"Sister! Do you know when to hold back!? Caelum!!"

"Shut the hell up, you dumb brother! He's fine, look!"

Meroleona shouted before pointing to the dust of cloud that slowly dissipated to reveal Caelum unharmed but had dust and debris on his body. 

"Why the hell did you punch me!!"

"We were still sparring! It's not my fault when you let your guard down!"

"Screw you Lioness!!"

Caelum began bickering with the lioness flaring their intense pressure, shocking Julius that a young boy was capable of being collective despite the situation. After a while the two calm down letting Julius speak with the tiny genius.

"Hello young man, I'm Julius Novachrono and I have to say the rumor can't compare to the truth. It's baffling that you are able to train under Lady Mereoleona's hellish training."

"What? I think I've already put it at the lowest level."

"Sister, your "Lowest level" would likely break a normal magic knight."

"It meant that they were weak as hell! If I'm given the chance then I'll turn them into worthy to be called magic knight!"

Julius warily smiled learning that her standard was too twisted that anyone would die from the abuse they'll face yet the young boy hardly seems affected by it. Furthermore, he seems to train in a specific way based on his assumption. 

"In any case, I am just pleased to finally meet you young man."

"Likewise, I've also heard about your goal and I can say it is ambiguous but I won't say it's impossible." 

"Hahaha indeed it is! That is why I want to finally reach it and once I do then I'll give the rest to your generation to maintain it."

Caelum nodded while carefully observing him to find if the devil was inside him and surprisingly deep inside was the soul of the devil ready to possess his body anytime. It was unfortunate if he was able to severe the two but that would be far too difficult at his current strength.

Julius notices his intense gaze making him smile, misunderstanding the reason for his curiosity. 

"What? Interested in becoming a Wizard King?"

"No."

"No?" 

He was taken aback by his words since the title of a Wizard king was sought by many magic knights even more from children. To hear the young boy speak without a moment of hesitation made him curious of his goal.

"Then what is your dream?"

"...I don't know yet but once I've found it then I'll surely tell you."

Caelum couldn't say that he needed to be powerful to save his family and ascend into an impossible level of power. Julius took a moment to look at the young boy unable to see through him and only found it more intriguing that he was someone who will take time to know what they truly want. 

He couldn't see a young boy but someone who's clearly mature for his age. Julius finally understands why they call him a genius and act differently compared to people his age. 

"Then I'm eager to see that day."