Reader Mage-Stubbing August 10! Chapter 84: 84-Sire, It Is

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“Here’s your tea, my lord,” Eun-Wol placed a cup of ginseng tea on the small coffee table before Im Ilseong, its pale yellow color emitting the familiar soft scent of honey that blessed the candid man’s nose occasionally. Im Ilseong shifted slightly upon the beige sofa he was seated on, moving aside the pillow that was resting upon his lap so he could be free to reach for his tea. He was seated in his home cinema, a cozy room of warm wooden panels with soft strip lighting along its edges, watching on the large screen on its wall the ongoing Grimoire sparring class for the first year students, particularly Merlin Tyrrell’s and Park Yuri’s. “Are you ever going to stop with that particular honorific?” Im Ilseong asked as he took a sip of his tea and smiled. Eun-Wol straightened on her feet, the tray she held wrapped around her arms. “That is all I can think of befitting your status.” Im Ilsong’s lips twitched. “I’m just a S-Class Mage, Eun-Wol ssi, not a king. Sir, would do.” “Sire, it is.” “I said: sir.” Im Ilsong sighed, taking another sip of his tea. “What do you think about the child? You’ve met him a couple of times, haven’t you?” “I have, yes,” Eun-Wol replied, turning her gaze in the direction of the TV. “Do you want my honest evaluation?” “When have I ever asked you otherwise?” Im Ilsong said, smacking his lips together. “Then,” she cleared her throat, “I think he’s still quite green. Basically, he’s not ready to shoulder what you have thrown upon him. He’s prone to mistakes and rash decisions. And… he’s tardy.” “Well, he’s still a child, technically.” Im Ilseong sighed. “Which is why I think you were too hasty with what you asked of him.” She paused. “But, I’ll say… He’s quite good with his ability.” “Oh…” Im Ilseong’s brows jumped up, now interested in the way the conversation was headed. “Go on.” He’d always been a sucker for discussions on magic in general, but now he’d been grabbed at the scruff of the neck by anti-magic, causing his enthusiasm to shift its way; and since there was only one Mage who could make use of that particular ability, he found himself questioning others about the boy whenever he had the chance. Eun-Wol remained silent for a moment, watching the battle on the screen play out, as Merlin evaded the attacks of the phoenixes, flashing into view before Park Yuri, and then moving out of the way a split second later. After which he channeled his mana and turned it into an ethereal version of whips wrapped around his arms. “He’s quick, smart in battle, innovative, and sharp,” she said. “I’m confused about one thing though, my lord. How is he able to channel so much mana for a Deficient Mage, and not explode without a Grimoire?” Im Ilseong caressed his mustache. “Trust me, Eun-Wol, I have asked myself that question many times. The amount of mana he channels should technically be enough to cast spells, even if crude ones. But the Consortium has never gotten their evaluations wrong. There’s no way he isn’t a Deficient Mage.” “Perhaps it’s because of his anti-magic?” Eun-Wol asked. “That is my theory,” Im Ilseong replied, putting down his cup of tea and leaning back into the couch. “I have thought about requesting a Grimoire for him to see if he would be able to attune with a Hex. But…” “But it would draw unwarranted attention the boy’s way,” Eun-Wol completed Im Ilseong’s words on his behalf. Im Ilsong chuckled. “I think the boy already has a lot of attention drawn his way, he just doesn’t know about it,” he said. “But you’re right. If I say anything more, then he will most definitely be taken into custody by the Consortium and put through tests.” This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. “And his school life will end,” Eun-Wol added. “Yes.” Im Ilseong nodded. “Which is why I am still thinking of a way to convince Hyeonki to have a look at the boy without the rest of the top brass knowing any more of what an anomaly he is. That way, we’ll find out about how his ability works,