[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-magus-supremacy":3,"chapter-magus-supremacy-magus-supremacy-chapter-261":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Magus Supremacy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1243493,1673,"Chapter 261: Harassment!","magus-supremacy-chapter-261",261,"\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\" Grey growled, his footsteps echoing down the corridor leading to the hall used for breakthrough classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands were stuffed deep in his pockets, his posture radiating annoyance as he walked alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone else had already gone ahead, leaving him to stew in his thoughts, his mind spiraling with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I didn't want to participate in the tournament,\" he muttered, his eyes locked on the path ahead. \"But no—I'm being forced into this ridiculous test. I honestly couldn't care less about this tournament nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped lower, barely above a whisper. \"In this academy, I can boldly say—no one in the second year, not even the third years, can match me. If anyone might pose a challenge, it would have to be students from the other academies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was sharp, but tinged with exhaustion. \"Even then, I don't want to waste time competing. I'd rather be training… trying to surpass that Kael guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the tall double doors of the hall, he flicked his wrist. With a soft whoosh, the doors groaned open, revealing a spacious training room teeming with students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the atmosphere buzzed with energy and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey's gaze swept across the room, landing first on his squadmates and then drifting to the third-year elites—Dante, Charlotte, Selene, Lyra, Dave, and over ten others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all stood scattered around the room like silent giants, awaiting the test with fierce pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a scoff, Grey moved toward the far corner, his back resting against the cold stone wall. He closed his eyes, allowing his thoughts to swirl freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm so close to reaching the next star… but cultivating my core isn't cutting it anymore.' He frowned. 'If I want to break through, I need a push—something intense. Either I battle powerful opponents who'll force me to my limits… or I absorb high-tier magical cores.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'To do that, I need strong beasts. But how can I fight them when we're barred from accessing portals? If I could just open one myself, I'd head straight to Bronze Land. Randin's planet has an abundance of savage creatures… perfect for what I need.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned softly, rubbing his temple as a headache began to form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But how do I explain my absence during an academy mission? This is such a mess.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could dive deeper into his mental storm, a familiar set of footsteps echoed near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes snapped open to find Lyra approaching him with a radiant smile and sparkling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Grey,\" she greeted warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want, you over-bloated balloon?\" he retorted, eyes rolling as he turned his gaze away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra halted, visibly twitching with irritation. A vein pulsed on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know,\" she snapped, hands on her hips, \"this over-bloated balloon you're mocking is what most guys would kill to lie on. Don't act like you're blind to what others crave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad I'm not most guys,\" Grey said with a dry chuckle. \"I don't chase after balloons that'll pop the moment I blast a bit of magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jab earned a death glare from Lyra, but she tried to maintain her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand why you're always so difficult,\" she said, taking a breath before standing beside him again. \"Ever since that joint dungeon raid, I've felt a connection. A spark. It's not just in my head—you have wind magic, and so do I. That's no coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey raised an eyebrow. \"You're forgetting I've got other affinities besides wind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ignored his words, her voice softening. \"Doesn't matter. We're still a perfect match. I've been looking for a guy who can match my strength and style, and you showed up. I need a boyfriend… and there you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey gave her a blank stare. \"You need a boyfriend—or a sexual plaything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra blinked, caught off-guard. \"Both!\" she blurted, then immediately realized what she'd said. \"I mean—they go hand in hand! So what do you say?\" she whispered, inching closer, her fingers brushing against Grey's cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was too close—dangerously close. He could feel her breath, smell her perfume. The room's attention slowly shifted toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three particular girls stared daggers at Lyra: Scarlet, Charlotte, and Vanica.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How dare she get that close to Grey?!' they all seethed in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I say—get your hands off me,\" Grey warned coldly, \"or you won't find them attached to your body in the next second.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra giggled. \"Come on, Grey. Can't you see I'm serious? I love you. I want you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning crackled faintly around his fingertips. Her boldness was pushing him over the edge, though she hadn't noticed yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crap! This is about to go south,\" Raze muttered under his breath. He had spotted the sparks dancing around Grey's fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't get it,\" Arthur mumbled, eyes shamelessly glued to Lyra's chest. \"How does he get all the good ones? Am I not handsome enough? I'd let her do anything. It should have been me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just shut up, you perv,\" Vince snapped, elbowing him while still watching the scene unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This has to count as harassment, right?\" Scarlet asked, her palm flaring with gentle flames as her fury simmered beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra leaned in further, brushing her lips close to Grey's ear. \"So… what do you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Grey had had enough. The lightning now danced violently across his entire hand, bright arcs flashing like electric whips around his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll tell you one last time,\" he growled, voice low and dangerous. \"Back. Off. Or—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors to the hall burst open with a thunderous clap, cutting Grey short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every head turned toward the entrance. A tall figure stepped in, his aura commanding immediate attention. His gaze swept across the students like a tidal wave, his brow furrowed in mild disapproval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell like a curtain. Whatever was about to happen next… the mood in the room had shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{A\u002FN}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright guys! A lil twist... Didn't want to just jump straight into the tournament hence this assessment thingy that will determine who's gonna participate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's another new week and another day for you all to throw in your support for this baby here 😤\u003C\u002Fp>",1028,"2026-06-05T15:21:23.698Z",1,"novelbin.me","de09044f4406b7d14fc9e2db8672b1609aac0cce4d900ccd660f68529637ee9f","magus-supremacy-chapter-262","magus-supremacy-chapter-260",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagus-supremacy-cover.jpg"]