[{"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-326":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},1334722,1778,"Chapter 326","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-326",326,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 326: Terror (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wind rushed in relentlessly from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain braced himself against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This… is definitely dangerous.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each current carried enough force to slice through steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it touched bare skin, it wouldn’t be strange for a body to be torn into hundreds of pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly halting the wind, Sasha issued a cold warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t want to get hurt, tell me what you know. Now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… we’ll have to extract it by force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her gesture, 『Surging Wind』 moved like a raging torrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Snap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain flicked his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same instant, the wind that had been rushing in to swallow him vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To any third party, it would have looked as though Sasha herself had withdrawn the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasha frowned as she stared at the empty space where the wind had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Blocked it? No… that’s not it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, it had been deleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it had never existed in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Impossible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the type of power, its activation always left behind traces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning left residue, fire left heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her master’s spatial magic left behind distortions or magical flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But… I felt nothing.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain’s ability was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What disappeared wasn’t just wind—it was the phenomenon itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And publicly, the captain was known to be a level-7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To handle a level-8 mage’s attack this cleanly was impossible in every sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s an interesting ability. What’s the principle behind it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Curious age, are we? Defeat me, and I’ll tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You’d better keep that promise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nature of the wind she summoned subtly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no longer violent, but eerily static.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alignment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her command, the drifting winds lined up in formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All airflow converged in a single direction, making the entire space feel razor-sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no room left to evade—absolute control and encirclement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Descent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without sound or vibration, a legion of blades fell toward the captain’s exposed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Sasha widened her eyes and heightened her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If he uses the same technique again, this time I’ll—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would dissect it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain flicked his finger once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once again, the wind vanished without a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now—when she knew it was coming and was fully prepared—she felt nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, there was a difference compared to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain’s breathing wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So subtly that anyone below Sasha’s level would never have noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re overexerting yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s an interesting claim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think I wouldn’t notice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still don’t understand what you’re talking about. This time, I’ll make a move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still facing away, the captain let out a shallow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of danger surged through Sasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leapt backward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAHHHH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive pillar of mana erupted from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a stark contrast to the complete absence of mana from earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the mana faded, Sasha swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive hole gaped in the center of the building—created using pure mana alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it been shaped into a proper spell, its destructive power would have been several times greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is strange. The gap between his offense and defense is too large.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defensively, he was clearly superior to her by at least two steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But offensively, he was crude—almost embarrassingly so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If his attacks are this sloppy…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong his defense was, sustained pressure would eventually create an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having organized her thoughts, Sasha steadied her breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“World Liberation, One Thought, Pure Land.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she lacked information on her opponent, forcing out a World Liberation was one way forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A world reflected its owner best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the scenery shifted and green plains spread outward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain hurriedly removed his hand from his pocket and snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that brief instant, Sasha saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand trembled—just slightly—before he quickly hid it back in his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…He’s in pain?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that realization, the One Thought, Pure Land dissolved as though melting paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even an ability capable of blocking World Liberation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Sasha didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re starting to look exhausted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I won’t deny that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain nodded and slowly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasha’s expression twisted when she finally saw his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What… is that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked as though black and white crayons had been smeared together at random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The face itself was obscured by noise, constantly shifting patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An artifact.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Occupational hazard. It wouldn’t do for my face to be recognizable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an easy tone, the captain checked his wristwatch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like things are wrapping up over there. I should get going.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey. Who said you could leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sasha snapped back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAHHHH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive explosion of mana erupted from Gate E of the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning fell from a clear sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KRRRRSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even that violent strike flowed harmlessly down a single umbrella and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isel paused his assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing his way through hadn’t worked—and further mana expenditure was pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There’s no breaking through head-on.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As much as he hated to admit it, that was his conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I acknowledge you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His keen senses detected an enormous mana presence nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So he didn’t come alone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingering here would be a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From here on, it may be hard to keep up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Static crackled around Isel as electricity began to dance over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chain Lightning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar frowned and closed his umbrella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I wanted to stall a bit longer.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chain Lightning was a mid-tier spell of the Yellow Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the hands of a late-stage level-7 master—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spell’s grade changed entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning struck a row of airport chairs, melting them instantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then sharply changed direction, racing along the ceiling, walls, and pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar twisted his body continuously to track it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Tch.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing was perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he opened the umbrella now, it wouldn’t block in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I take a hit, I’m dead.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar kicked up wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gust flung him violently into the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain exploded through his body—but he didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning surged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused mana into his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Reset the disadvantage.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struck the lightning with the back of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACKLE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bolt dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Bare-handed? An artifact?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isel’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zephyr.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha! The former White Tower Master slaughtered demons searching for it—never realizing it was in the tower all along.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Bullet』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spinning projectile of wind shot toward Isel’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning met it midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…About 35%.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision point told him everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll lose every time fighting like this. No wind can outrun lightning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoying—but true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then I’ll drag this into the mud.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar prepared World Liberation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAHHHH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wall exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ragged figure burst through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…A beggar?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matted hair. Filthy blond turned gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his eyes gleamed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHRRRKK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black wind shot toward Isel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Wind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The collision point—dead center?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wind was faster than his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Isel stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“YOU—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple lightning surged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion point shifted toward Isel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isel gathered mana desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind pierced his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ma—ggh—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isel collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar stared at the madman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reasons he couldn’t explain—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A memory surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Master! I’ll be a speed-type! I wanna be the fastest!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Gilly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The madman finally turned his head toward Oscar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1239,"2026-06-05T20:00:10.790Z",1,"novelbin.me","44c9c31471c519fda293106cc0f8dcce3ddc916d9f3c0c90cce2d1b0c6189512","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-327","the-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-chapter-325",375,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-problematic-child-of-the-magic-tower-cover.jpg"]