To the maybe 8 people that may be reading. How has your experience been.
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An awkward silence consumed the room as Veloria stared at Alaric in silence. Her eyes sparkling with excitement.
*Tick*
*Tick*
*Tick*
The only sound heard was that of Alaric's pocketwatch.
"Unfortunately student Veloria, it seems that time is against us." Alaric said before showing her his pocketwatch.
"Really? Can't I stay for a few hours.. no just one more hour." Veloria stared down at him with puppy eyes.
"No. Instead you should get some rest. It's an important day for not only me but also you, the academy starts day after tomorrow and you still haven't bought the robes, clothes and everything else right?"
Veloria reluctantly nodded.
"Yes exactly. Instead meet me after the first class. My schedule is packed till then.",
" Fine..... But don't forget about our deal professor. You have to teach me kay?" Veloria said before pouting.
Alaric didn't respond and simply stared at her.
'She never acted like this in the plot..... What did she go through to become that.'
"Don't worry students Veloria, you may leave now. Oh yes you can take this as a gift." Alaric said before handing her the book for Anti-Magic.
"Try reading it a bit. It'll help you understand how strong you truly can be."
"W-what? Are you sure? A book like this could be worth thousands of platinum coins." Veloria gulped.
At her response Alaric's eyebrow raised.
"Hmmm... As long as you're not planning to sell it off in an auction you can have it."
"Books exist to spread knowledge. What's the point of writing a book of the author's blood, sweat and tears aren't validated?"
"Yes sir! Don't worry Even if the world ends I'll never lose it." Veloria tightly held the book in between her arms."
"Do not worry, I believe in you. Have a pleasant night student Veloria." Alaric got up and opened the door.
Veloria calmy walked through holding the book delicately as if it were her baby.
As Alaric finally closed the door he heard Veloria's voice through it.
"T-thank you professor! This is the first time someone believed in me.... Not only that you gave a book as precious as this to me. I, I won't forget this! I'll repay you one day." Veloria blushed before running away.
'Tch, as much as i hate this troupe I'll need her help if I wish to survive in the future.'
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Alaric sat down on his office chair. Before carefully putting his monocle back into its case and switching from his velvet red suit to a normal shirt and pants.
'Being a professor isn't for me... Damm these kids are insufferable.' Alaric said while rubbing his eyes.
"You don't really need the monocle do you?" From the shadow cast by the wardrobe a figure emerged.
Alaric unfazed continued his rest.
"I'm talking to you, Alaric."
"Haaah fine whaat do you want now? Wait, how did I not notice you?"
"Light magic. I manipulated the light to bend around me."
'clever bastard... If only you used half that brain of yours to solve your family drama'
"To be honest I was immediately alerted when I felt someone teleport through the academy's protective shields.... Since when did you even learn space magic?" Marius stared at Alaric scrutinizing him.
"I learnt it while you were in your mom's womb. Hahaha."
"...." Marius stood with his hands crossed. Not amused by Alaric's joke.
'Is the academy finally onto me?'
"Okay okay fineeee I just did a little reading yaknow. It would be a shame if a professor didn't read the books in his own room wouldn't it?"
"....It takes people years to perform what you just did. Teleporting from Lysander's house to your room.".
"Heh. What can I say? I'm a quick learner "
"I've had my suspicions."
"Alaric Vyle you're not him are you? It matters not who you are. I don't care about how you knew about Lysander or Veloria, how you sometimes somehow predict the future or your unconventional way of fighting." Marius's figure vanished before appearing infront of Alaric.
"There will be no problem between us as long as you don't cause problems for the academy. Got it?" Marius whispered into his ear as a bright light shine from his hand aimed at Alaric's head.
"Alright twin chill. I agree " Alaric felt beads of sweat run down his forehead.
'jeez why's everyone in this verse always ready to punce on me.'
'like come on world will I know I'm a foreign entity. But at least treat a guest nicely you know?' Alaric stared up into the ceiling hoping his message would go through.
"Good." Marius walked away before talking a seat on the sofa.
"Soooooo, what's my prince charming doing here? D-don't tell me y-youre came here to take a peak at me while I changed?!?!???" Alaric blushed before putting his hands over his chest.
At Alaric's every word Marius's face darkened.
"M-marius chan you could've just asked for pictures. I-i wouldn't have refused." Alaric looked away making a shy face.
"Y-you perv-
"STOP" finally Marius spoke as chains of light appeared gagging Alaric.
"How do you even do this? Every time we meet the urge to kill you overpowers me." Marius spoke as he massaged his forehead.
Finally the chains dissapeared as Marius faced Alaric.
"To be honest I'm satisfied with your performance. At least you properly explained Veloria her situation and how you handled Lysander's situation." Marius crossed his arms while nodding.
"Isn't that a professor's job? I'm just doing my part." In a rare moment of seriousness Alaric spoke seriously.
"But why did you have to spy in on me?"
"...."
"Pervert." Alaric smiled.
"I should be the one saying that. Who asks a 16 year old to meet at their office. Not only that but at night. Isn't that suspicious to you?"
"Whatever you say, stalker."
A vein bulged at Marius's forehead before he smiled as he remembered something.
"Ahahaha. Best of luck trying to have a proper meeting with Selene about Lysander. She's still heated after what you did."
"Pffft. They can't handle my charisma."
Marius continued smiling as he left from the door.
"You shouldn't have done that. Best of luck trying to come out alive."
"Players play, shooters shoot." Alaric pointed a middle finger at Marius before he finally left.
As he stared at his empty office a smile came on his face.
"Bondage play huh? Not that I mind."
"Open up the MVA shop." Alaric snapped his fingers.
A single sentence appeared in front of him in a lgitb blue screen it read,
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The worst shop in the multiverse!
"What can I do for you today agent Vyle." A feminine voice was heard.
"..."
"Don't tell me you were demoted to interface duty." Alaric could barely hold back his laughter.
"You.... It's just for a few weeks, shut up."
"Worry not i have more important things to do then kick a dead horse "
"Show me everything related to Anti Magic."
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[Search query initiated.]
...
[Filtering Results.....]
Warning: Knowledge flagged as [Unstable] and [Morally Ambiguous]
Results Found: 4 Memory Packs / 3 Grimoire Files / 1 Blacklisted Codex.
Do you still wish to proceed?
"Continue."
[Memory Pack: Fundamentals of Anti-Magic] — 4000 NP
For those who wish to defy date itself.
[Memory Pack: Combat Application of Anti-Magic Fields] —6000 NP
They cast fireballs. Kill them in return.
[Grimoire File: "Codex Null"] — 8000 NP
A forbidden text that even the demon king feared.
[Blacklisted Memory Pack: "Echoes of the Silent Commander"] — ??? NP
Requires a custodian's override to access.
[Corrupted Five Leaf Grimore] --- 10000 NP
A copy of the greatest wizard king's grimore. While just a copy it possesses most of the originals functions except it's weapons.
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"Hey SYRA how much will it be total? Except the blacklisted memory pack. For now."
"28000 NP No discounts end of discussion." The last part came out as soon as Alaric raised his hand.
"How is that fair? You're practically ripping me off. Can I talk to your manager."
"....."
"You do know this will give a person all the knowledge he needs to reach a stage where he can conquer worlds? Not only that there's a wizard king's grimore in there. Quit sulking and buy it."
"Fineeeeee."
[28000 NP deducted.]
[Memory packs initialising.....]
At the same time an ancient book with a symbol of a clover with five leaves appeared infront of him. It's cover had a deep, aged black colour. Appearing rusty and old. It's pages thick, torn and withered.
The very atmosphere around it was ominous it's deep dark red Aura was menacing. Even Alaric felt suffocated by its presence, it rejected to be in the presence of someone's mana.
"Might as well test it out." Alaric closed his eyes before pouring all his mana into his hand.
Yet as if reacting to the mana, dark red tendrils spurred out consuming the mana.
The very mana in his body moved violently, afraid of the contents of the book infront of it
Alaric had to forcefully supress his mana before the grimore finally went inactive.
'Fair enough.'
[Data pack ready for transfer]
[Y/N]
"Yes."
Alaric closed his eyes preparing for the worst
As he said so thousands of memories, theories, texts,excersizes and techniques flooded his mind. Everything necessary to become a master of Anti-Magic.
"While it's a waste that I don't possess Anti Magic making Veloria a master of it shouldn't be that hard now."
' I think it's time for me to take a well deserved break... I fell like shit, not only that I have to visit Selene tomorrow.'
Alaric walked over to the room next to his office where his bedroom laid.
As he tucked himself to bed he couldn't help but curse his fate.
"God if you're up there fuck you."
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