[{"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-259":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},1334777,1778,"Chapter 259","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-259",259,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]The rightful source is novel★fire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 259: Blooming the Flower (10)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was falling was the blazing red sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A star of death that crushed and burned the surrounding air, as though it would bring about the end of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what stood against that immense tyranny was a single petal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bloom—Cradle of All Things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the vast white petal that spread like an umbrella over everyone’s heads, an overflowing vitality could be felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A petal? That’s absurd.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre Bright was still debating whether to intervene in the duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, a petal could not block the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If the defense fails, I’ll intervene immediately.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent was a Tower Master boasting overwhelming firepower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was even a moment too late in stepping in, not only Lloyd but everyone present would be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing dryly, Andre shouted in a hurried voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Draw up your mana! Everyone prepare for the shockwave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwoooaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The star of death struck the petal, and the massive shockwave swept through the entire subspace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……This is—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the petal melted away instantly under the intense heat of the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Andre was just about to stop the duel without hesitation when Oscar spread his arm to block him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocked at such a crucial moment, Andre frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disliking defeat in the Proof of Colors was one thing, but to stop him from intervening even now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Andre felt disappointment rise in him at such selfishness, Oscar spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre’s gaze naturally followed the tilt of Oscar’s chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The petals melted away helplessly—only to regenerate endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single petal was holding back the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight shocked everyone who watched, but the one most shaken was Kudel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrow twitched sharply as he gripped the armrest of his throne so hard it threatened to break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Blocked it? My magic?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been a spell he cast lightly, he might have accepted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was the strongest attack he could unleash from his liberated world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel Redmane stared at the unyielding sun and petal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Impossible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since childhood, he had always taken whatever he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money, fame, power, magic—whatever he desired, he acquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only ever walked the path of a victor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy now opposing him was nothing more than a by-product of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Lloyd Schultz.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key to reaching level 10, something he had long dreamed of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To obtain him, he had cut off the White Tower’s funding, and the plan had worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloyd Schultz left the tower and kneeled before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And yet……’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That little brat from sixteen years ago, who was nothing more than a ticket to level 10,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>now stood as a grown man blocking his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How dare you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered how Lloyd had once knelt of his own accord, head bowed low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now he stood tall, head held high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel despised it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That boy from sixteen years ago had become someone else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As rage surged, his mana erupted like a volcano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Infinite regeneration? Useless.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it regenerated endlessly, he’d just burn it until regeneration was no longer possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing could withstand overwhelming firepower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwoooaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red sun bore down even heavier upon the petal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before you, I always bowed my head, staring only at the ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even then, his heart had always longed for higher places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And today, at last, Lloyd faced the sun head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s bring this to an end.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloyd swung Sydney like a conductor’s baton, and the massive petal began to shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brighter the sun burned, the brighter it glowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……You dare to use my magic as mere nourishment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just as even in the gutter there are scraps to be found, there were things to learn beneath you too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The petal absorbed the blazing heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shone so brightly it was painful to look at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Kudel, Lloyd murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For showing me a back to chase all this time, I’ll offer my thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the brightness reached its peak, Lloyd’s lips moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Full bloom, Judgment of Sunlight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziiiiiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radiant light shot from the entire petal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A destructive beam that obliterated all it touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks began to form on the sun that took the attack head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could never allow so many to see his sun broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana surged to protect the shattering sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You truly never fail to meet my expectations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloyd muttered, both relieved and bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had known that Kudel’s pride would drive him to protect the sun rather than counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Forcing your opponent into an unfavorable choice—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the greatest lesson Lloyd had learned in sixteen years under Kudel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his left hand to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana answered, forming a magic circle in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the anomaly, Kudel raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the crimson sky, a colossal sword of wind was descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its target—Kudel Redmane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A sword that cleaves the heavens.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once seen Oscar Sage use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven-Cleaving Sword always struck its target without fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A certain-hit spell in this situation—checkmate.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel stared at the sword falling toward him, weighing his options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His world, Throne of the Sun, Solar Regia, centered on his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By sitting there, he gained unmatched firepower but lost freedom of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was its nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing this, Lloyd had forced two choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either move to evade and abandon the throne, or remain and see both sun and pride shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Whichever he chooses, his lofty pride will be scarred.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloyd’s calculation was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel’s body trembled with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘To humiliate me like this…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not choose either path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Kudel Redmane, that pride was his very being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, only one option remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel rose slowly from his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun that dyed the world red, and the mirror-like sword overhead, all vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withdrawing that tremendous power, he caught the falling sword in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, craaack—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive blade fractured like glass and shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Kudel brushed his hand off lightly, uninterested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s stop here. Continuing this fight would be difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks had begun forming in the space itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lloyd narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn Tower Master… what a sly old man.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from losing pride, Kudel had made it look like he withdrew out of magnanimity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre muttered as he checked the cracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems even the subspace cannot withstand their power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, best to end the duel here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar nodded and ushered everyone out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew a ‘monster’ lurked beyond this space and did not want further cracks forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, as for the outcome……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre frowned in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel casually saved him the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let it be my defeat. Whatever the reason, I was the one who stopped first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Truly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Click, or do you mean to force me into contradicting myself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands clasped behind his back, Kudel looked as though he had no regrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre seized the chance and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His Majesty will surely praise your generosity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, nothing but empty courtesy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudel then looked at Lloyd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lloyd did not avert his gaze, Kudel snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impressive. In just days, you’ve grown remarkably strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloyd did not reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the other, it may have been days, but Lloyd had spent years preparing for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Andre declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As referee of this Proof of Colors, I proclaim the White Tower’s victory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Lloyd Schultz became officially recognized as a mage of the White Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was no need for separate “deflaming,” for Lloyd had abandoned his flames himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the duel concluded, Kudel put on his sunglasses again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be off. No need for us to linger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Sasha’s reply, Kudel disappeared, hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him go, Andre sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whew, at last it’s over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Were you very nervous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. He’s so unpredictable that even the Imperial Court regards him as dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His personality was one problem, but his skill was worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even today, had it been a true life-or-death fight, Lloyd would have died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s grown, but still not enough to defeat Kudel.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was a victory of strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloyd had provoked Kudel’s pride and forced the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was only possible because he knew him so well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We should be going now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Safe travels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre departed with the Imperial mages, and Oscar approached Lloyd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You did well. A splendid battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……I haven’t reached him yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having fought directly, Lloyd knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his magic countered Kudel’s, he could not yet win outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference in skill was still too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar smiled broadly and congratulated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What matters is that you won. Welcome home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloyd repeated the word, a faint smile on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for the welcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Think nothing of it. You must be tired—go rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, then I’ll take my leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a calm face and a polite bow, Lloyd left the training hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasha hurried over, curiosity written all over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, did you reveal your identity to him too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm? No, why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It just felt strange that he was suddenly speaking formally to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Oscar pondered her sharp question, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1562,"2026-06-05T20:00:10.789Z",1,"novelbin.me","563c683838b5e38183816373411c2793196a4ad15d1635c14c7bf15a7076932b","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-23","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-22",375,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-cover.jpg"]