[{"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-28":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},1334787,1778,"Chapter 28","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Clara]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 28: The Grand Scheme (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eastern part of the continent lies the country of Yeon, a vassal state of the Empire ruled by its own independent king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the dense forests of this land that upholds traditional culture, a gigantic monster was rampaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rooooar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its bloodshot eyes darted wildly, and saliva dribbled from its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, it was not in a normal state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We only need to hold out until the reinforcements from the Empire arrive! Victory will be ours then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even sword qi can’t leave a scratch on that thing. Be careful not to get too close!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of warriors, their colorful robes billowing, pursued the monster from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They avoided direct confrontation, instead trying to steer its path away from heading towards the marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sniff... sniff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the monster changed its course, as if it had caught a scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would reach a large village if it ran for just a quarter of an hour in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The face of the commander leading the warriors turned pale as he urgently shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deploy the Nine Dragons Storm Formation! We cannot let it go that way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a sharp aura emanated from the swords of the warriors encircling the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Yeon, this technique was known as sword qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Jongcheon swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since ancient times, formations were devised as a way for multiple warriors to confront an enemy too strong for them to handle alone...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he couldn't shake the doubt gnawing at him as he looked at the monstrous creature as large as a house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could a formation designed to fight humans be effective against such a beast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fears were soon realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Graaaah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guh...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation of nine top-tier martial artists was shattered in an instant by a single charge from the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an overwhelming difference in size and a fundamental disparity in nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raw brutality of survival of the fittest became evident, and the commander’s face turned to despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve found it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the tension in the forest, a small woman appeared, almost as if she had dropped from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the overwhelming pressure emanating from the monster, which was five times her size, she calmly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even now, if you go back to your territory, I’ll let this slide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rooooar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if in response, the monster uprooted a whole tree and charged at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive frame moved with surprising swiftness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you don’t want to leave peacefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman muttered coolly as she pulled back the hood of her white robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll just have to return you to the earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze blew past, ruffling her crimson hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her unique magic, 『Surging Winds』.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Graaaah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ogre, sensing the approaching wind, did not stop charging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It believed its thick, tough skin, which even sharp blades couldn’t penetrate, would protect it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gr...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization struck only when its left arm, touched by the wind, was sliced off like pudding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the ogre even had time to feel pain, dozens of gusts of wind cut through its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the wind passed, only scattered pieces of the ogre’s once massive form remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors who witnessed the scene held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this even be called a battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, they stood there, stunned by her overwhelming power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Jongcheon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I apologize for the delayed greeting. I am Jongcheon of the Nine Dragons Sect. Are you perhaps from the White Tower...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Sasha Maestro. Is this the last of the monsters that invaded Yeon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her youthful appearance, she spoke with the tone of an overworked office employee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yes! That’s correct. I have no idea how an imperial monster managed to cross the border. I’ve heard this species rarely leaves its territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongcheon scratched his head, looking puzzled as he glanced at the ogre’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasha fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...These incidents have been happening more frequently lately.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since a few months ago, strange, unnatural events had been occurring across the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the imperial family was in chaos, unable to find the cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know either. Please deposit the payment into the Empire’s bank account.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. It will be done by today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sasha dusted off her white robe, she asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And did you bring what I requested from your sect leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yes! Here it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongcheon hastily pulled an envelope from his pocket and respectfully handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an imperial newsletter she hadn’t been able to access for the past two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sect leader mentioned that the West has been buzzing with news about the White Tower lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasha’s face darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the current situation at the White Tower, any news article would likely be bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the sealed envelope with a complicated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...I’m afraid to read it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, the worst scenarios flashed through her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the White Tower had collapsed during the two months she had been away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or what if it had been permanently expelled from the Four Great Towers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I wouldn’t be able to face my master even in death.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasha gulped nervously, pushing away her fears as she opened the envelope to read the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The White Tower makes unprecedented breakthrough: A cure for the Cadena Plague captures the attention of the imperial family.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she read the first sentence, question marks popped up over her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Is there a pharmaceutical company called the White Tower, by any chance?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as she knew, there was only one 'Sirin's White Tower' on the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasha blinked her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, you're telling me that our Magic Tower developed a cure for the Cadena Flu?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than that, who did it and how?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned sour as she carefully read the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Oh, it says Oscar did it?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A child once hailed as an unparalleled genius who shook the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of the day he came to the White Tower, having lost his entire family in an accident, was still vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A child burdened with the expectations of adults, discarded and treated like a worthless item despite his wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because of this, she recalled his lifeless, empty eyes that had lost all color even at such a young age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's finally filled that emptiness with color.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm smile appeared on Sasha's lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I knew he would accomplish something someday. He was always so smart.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Clara]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she read the follow-up articles, her expression gradually hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Huh? He even revived a ruined herbal farm? And caught Gunman Jack in the process?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Not only did he develop the cure, but he also succeeded in restoring potions. However, the Blue Tower will inevitably try to interfere, so establishing his position won't be easy...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, what's this about nutritional supplements? They've sold, uh, ten million bottles in just a month!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she read on, she could hardly tell if this was a dream or reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always knew about Oscar's genius, but she never imagined he would accomplish so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, she asked Jongcheon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, ma'am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this some kind of novel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Pardon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, did someone write this story to make me feel good? Like a made-up tale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongcheon shook his head firmly, as if such a thing was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly not. I believe this is a compilation of the Empire's recent news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered if she could take these reports at face value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the article mentioned that door-to-door sales were now being re-evaluated for their effectiveness, even contributing to the success of delivery services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why is this business even doing well?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had started it herself, she never had any optimistic expectations that the delivery business would succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be more precise, she never intended for this business to succeed 'at this point in time.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the grand painting the artist Sasha crafted, the delivery business's true purpose lay elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What on earth is happening at the White Tower right now?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to hold back her curiosity any longer, she hurriedly prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar Crucian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to see with her own eyes what kind of magic this eccentric genius had conjured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * * * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe it now. You really are a magician.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar looked puzzled at Lena White's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What do you mean, suddenly coming here and saying that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, this situation feels like real magic. How did you manage to shake the massive ship that is the Blue Tower with just a single interview? Honestly, it's still hard for me to believe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she said, Oscar had cornered the Blue Tower with nothing but a single interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did this without belittling or humiliating the opponent, thus avoiding creating a negative image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he praised and showed respect, cultivating the image of a humble newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a perfect example of a flawless victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to that, the sales of the healing potion have taken off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good. How are people responding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are already floods of inquiries about when the potion will be available in their cities. It seems the promise of selling the potion at a permanently discounted price hit the mark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using quality ingredients to create a highly effective potion and selling it at a low price?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason for people not to open their wallets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I casually mentioned the idea of supplying potions to the military, but their response has been lukewarm so far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're probably wondering why they should change their supplier when they've had no issues dealing with the Blue Tower until now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar, after some thought, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave the military alone for now. There's no need to provoke the Blue Tower any further in this situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a mouse will bite a cat when cornered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when the opponent is a tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows what kind of madness they might resort to if pushed too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And from now on, don't come to me unless there's something particularly urgent. Why do you keep reporting to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because you're the head of the potion manufacturing department... Lena, at a loss for words, asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about performance reports?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once a month is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar made this bold decision because he knew the potion department had nothing but growth ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Lena White was a capable talent who could handle most problems on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't afford to focus solely on the potion department forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you're just going to leave all the work to me and take it easy for a while?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it easy? I'm actually quite busy. I plan to delve deeper into theoretical magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immediate fires had been put out with the tower's coffers filled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was time to strengthen the foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'First, I need to compile a reference book that's currently missing in the White Tower.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magic reference book full of tips that would be perfect for White Tower mages to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would include things like the 'Oscar Method' as a prime example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Creating the reference book itself won't be too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All I have to do is transfer the knowledge in my head onto paper.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was how to publish it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Even if young Oscar was a genius, it might seem odd for him to suddenly release such high-level theories.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pondering various ways, Oscar let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah, if only a person like that would just appear out of nowhere.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An experienced mage with seniority, reputation, and extensive knowledge of theoretical magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he rubbed his chin, lost in deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Phew. I can't remember the last time I saw sunlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third elder of the White Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schwein Koch emerged from his seclusion in the lab for the first time in months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Clara]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2019,"2026-06-05T20:00:10.509Z",1,"novelbin.me","4cb81fea9af6492f764309f908883a0013ac025493b6832d864b4d909d2769be","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-264","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-263",375,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-cover.jpg"]