[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower":3,"chapter-the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-106":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Problematic Child of the Magic Tower",{"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},1334902,1778,"Chapter 106","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-106",106,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 106: The Tower Master (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sage of the Stars was leisurely observing the stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It seems they get along quite well, considering how long they’ve been together.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ado Vail was someone with scars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scars, like thorns, often pierce others easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing how well he’s holding up, it seems Oscar must suit him quite well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, it’s no wonder he would.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A junior from the same tower, and moreover, someone who understands the anguish of being a tower master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above all, with such extraordinary genius, it’s impossible not to admire him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps by now, even half a year might feel too short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, sensing a presence, the Sage of the Stars spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Ho.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, only 30 minutes had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the man before him, who had spent six months, now exuded a presence that was entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The depth in his eyes was akin to a serene lake, brimming with profound energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve reached the intermediate level. Congratulations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did he pass peacefully?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, he left with a smile.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a relief...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sage of the Stars gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He was one of the oldest stars recorded in this library. His will was so stubborn that I doubted anyone could inherit it, but now that a rightful successor has been found, I’m delighted as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. Without your guidance, I wouldn’t have experienced such a meaningful time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m grateful you think so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his head, the Sage of the Stars gazed at the stars on the ceiling and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...You must be cautious. Though not the Demon Emperor, a new threat looms over the continent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A demon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not sure. But it’s not something to be dismissed lightly, even compared to that Emperor. That’s why I’ve been feeling impatient, unable to see a star capable of stopping it emerge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, things had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A star capable of averting even greater disasters had reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Though, in this life, it’s still an unripe star.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sage of the Stars remarked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the first time even for me to meet the same person twice. Thank you for allowing me such a rare experience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there is a next time, I’ll see you again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, I doubt that. Unless you reincarnate once more for a third life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sage of the Stars let out a hearty laugh and offered kindly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you wish, I can transport you to the foot of the mountain. You must be in a hurry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This vast snowy mountain is my world, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That would be much appreciated. Oh, but... may I ask for one more favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Oscar’s earnest expression, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as it’s not unreasonable, I’ll consider it. What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the request, the Sage of the Stars’ eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a look of slight surprise and eventual relief, he regarded Oscar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are... the same as ever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. Doesn’t sound like a compliment. I was aiming to be completely selfish this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, only someone accustomed to selfishness can manage that. You can’t pull it off—it doesn’t suit you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sage of the Stars nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll grant that request. Take care on your journey.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. Wishing you peace as well, Sage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending Oscar to the desired location, the Sage of the Stars turned back to his telescope, which he hadn’t looked through for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The star that had emerged there—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It burned brighter than any star he had seen in his lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“....”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man, slowly opening his eyes, looked at the figure standing in the snowy field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all the 10 years he had guarded this place, this was the first time such a thing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this a dream?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar replied in a calm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I asked the Sage of the Stars for this. To meet you one more time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, the ice mage let out a cold laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? Did defeating me last time bother you that much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s part of it, I suppose...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar’s sincere and clear eyes met his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But now, I think I can fulfill your dream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the man slowly observed Oscar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man before him looked the same outwardly, but inside, he was an entirely different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much time has passed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About an hour in real time. Though I’ve experienced half a year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Half a year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man gave a bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why geniuses were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Standing before me again means you’re confident, doesn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, quite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You remember my dream, don’t you? To live as a mage and die as one. To be killed by a mage worthy of going down in history.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, many mages must have defeated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a 6th-level mage could likely do it with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But they wouldn’t have been certain.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certain that their name would go down in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why the man had waited, for over 10 years, for a mage of overwhelming talent he could acknowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well. Then there’s no need for further talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man began to summon his magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce and heavy aura engulfed the snowy plain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prove it. Prove that you’re a mage who can bring me death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of ice spikes slid across the snow, rushing toward Oscar like living creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar quietly closed his eyes, then tugged a single thread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Twist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic coursed through four circuits, then drained away like a receding tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space warped, splitting the ice spikes into three branches before dissolving them entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar began rushing toward the wide-eyed man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You won’t approach so easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning, the man clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the snow covering the plain sprang up, transforming into ice arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar focused all his senses on his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his sixth sense warned him of every incoming threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The ground first.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he touched the ground, a trap would freeze his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, he leapt into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha! Foolish. Do you think that weak jump will reach me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he fell back to the ground, Oscar suddenly leapt again,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this time without touching the snowy surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no intention of stepping on the ground again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By condensing air to form a platform and bursting it for propulsion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he quickly accelerated, closing the distance with terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the ice mage whose heart grew impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his palms down onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Floor Upheaval!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the frozen ground rose up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An icy wall, massive enough to feel like a fortress, began to tilt slowly toward the charging Oscar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There’s no space to dodge….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible to change direction now, given the speed at which he was moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the end.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Convinced that his opponent would collide with the wall, the mage covered its surface with sharp, ice spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment of impact would freeze and impale the body—a guaranteed instant death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That guy wasn’t….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t the mage he had been waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fleeting sense of disappointment flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar pulled a new string and murmured:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blink.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the same moment, Oscar’s figure vanished without a trace, as if flickering out like a lightbulb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reappeared moments later—on the other side of the icy wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage, caught off guard by the unexpected move, reached forward in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Blade』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bitter cold air of the snowy field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within it, Oscar conjured a blade of wind, gripped it, and swung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar continued walking a few steps past the mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, returning the wind blade to the air, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was it a satisfactory death?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage raised a hand and touched his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade had struck—but there was no wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not “yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding what that meant, the mage burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, are you really a mage? Not some world-class swordsman or knight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ideal mage I strive to be excels at everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect for becoming a jack-of-all-trades, master of none.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smirking, the mage closed his eyes and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Or a monstrous being beyond reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kind of monster that would be written about in history books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Predicting what Oscar might become wasn’t difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Allan Winterhart. That’s my name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll remember it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the mountains behind Winterra, my hometown, there’s a frozen cave. Inside, there’s an elixir I prepared for myself. If you find it, it’s yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you think of using it to heal yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it had even the slightest chance of working, I’d have already taken it. But it doesn’t. That’s why I kept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elixir saved in the hope of meeting a sage of the stars who could heal him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of that treasure, Allan opened his mouth again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oscar. Oscar Crucian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...A fine name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same name as the mage Allan had always wanted to be like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling in relief, Allan dissolved into sparkling particles, like snowflakes scattered in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Rest well now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allan’s silhouette would no longer be found in this snowy mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clip-clop, clip-clop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve arrived, Mage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the carriage, Oscar looked up at the white tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was entirely different from the half-ruined tower he had seen in Ado Vail’s domain—this was home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing payment to the coachman, Oscar entered the Magic Tower and blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Something….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passing mages’ faces were unusually bright and lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did the tower make good money recently, and the meals improved or something?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entertaining the trivial thought, he headed straight to the deputy tower master’s chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamel Grimwiz stared at Oscar as if he’d seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he couldn’t say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, he couldn’t even figure out where to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve reached Level 4.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha, you’ve truly become an intermediate mage in just a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Then the winner of our bet is you, Oscar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a mix of pride and resignation, the deputy tower master continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A promise is a promise. I’ll allow you to head to the battlefield to meet the Red Tower Master’s disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. Rest assured, what you fear will not come to pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Yes, I can see that. It’s a relief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What reassured him was the look in Oscar’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was merely Level 4, those eyes held unfathomable depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When are you planning to depart?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll rest for two days to catch up on pending tasks and then leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. That’s tight. Could you delay it by just one more day?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...It’s not a big deal, but may I ask why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar tilted his head, wondering if something urgent had come up in the delivery or potion departments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing urgent. There’s just someone who wants to see you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone who wants to see me…? Who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, you didn’t hear the news on your way here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I came straight here upon arrival. Though I did notice the mages seemed oddly cheerful….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course they would.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft smile, the deputy tower master said something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Tower Master has returned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>",1891,"2026-06-05T20:00:10.789Z",1,"novelbin.me","1a6f4a4e928670e2773c2ed8b0523f5998dc89b48aa34a3a1332e2c4d0117c1a","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-107","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-105",375,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-cover.jpg"]