Reader Mage-Stubbing August 10! Chapter 140: 140-You Are My Heir

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Merlin explained everything about the System to Sunny. How he had gotten it and why. How it helped make him stronger and gave him the power to cancel magic. And, most importantly, its risks. It was a lot easier spilling the information this time, since he had already done it for Chima and Hakyun. And, thankfully, Sunny’s reaction was a lot more tame compared to his roommates’. “I see,” said Sunny when Merlin was done. “That’s…impressive.” Merlin licked his lips. “Is that all you have to say?” Sunny hummed. “Well, I’m not exactly sure how to react, or how you want me to. All you said comes across to me just as weird as your reveal of anti-magic, and you were right about that, so… On the other hand, even with your explanation, I still don’t know anything about a System so it’s hard for me to digest what exactly you’re talking about, besides the fact that it enhances you in some way.” He paused, but Merlin didn’t interrupt. “Anyway, I do believe you. It’s obvious you’re not pulling my legs. If you are, though, I’m honestly going to kill you this time.” Merlin breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m not.” “Yeah,” said Sunny. “I know.” Merlin pressed his lips together. “Thank you for being such a good friend to me,” he said. “And tolerating me.” Sunny snorted. “Now I regret losing to your sister on that day we met. I should have charged more. Darn that Nora.” Merlin chuckled. “Yeah, yeah. We do owe you one.” “You owe me more than just one, kid,” Sunny scoffed. “By the way, that little devil’s notion on you being carted off to a lab and dissected makes more sense now. Is this the real reason why she had said that?” Merlin recalled the conversation Sunny was citing. It was on the day after the dungeon raid entrance exam, when Janeth had managed to make a mess of the ending by gulping down a bottle of soju, getting herself drunk. On that night, he had revealed his ability to use anti-magic, and Sunny had claimed that no one in their right senses would throw him into a lab considering how useful he would be as a Mage to them. Nora had countered with the possibility existing, but Sunny had managed to come out on top in the argument. Or he hadn’t? Merlin couldn’t quite recall much. “Yes,” replied Merlin. “If it gets out that I have a System, things could become quite messy.” “Yeah,” said Sunny. “Anti-magic is one thing, the ability to get stronger and enhance your mana is a completely different ball game. You will definitely be tested if it gets out. Have you told any person in authority?” “Yes,” Merlin replied. “My headmaster.” Sunny was silent for a moment. “Do you think that’s a good decision?” “I… I don’t know, Sunny,” Merlin said. “After the Tower raid, I realized how risky the System is to me and everyone around me. It would be irrational for me to continue keeping it a secret when my existence could result in the death of someone else. It’s the reason I’m revealing it to all of you now. I’m sorry about that.” “It’s fine,” said Sunny. “Who am I to tell you how to live your life?” Merlin sighed. “The headmaster was the only person of the highest authority I could confide in.” “And that professor of yours?” added Sunny. “Did you tell her?” Merlin rubbed his forehead, exasperated. “No.” “Will you?” Merlin hesitated. “I don’t know if that would be a good decision.” “Why not?” asked Sunny. “You’re telling everyone close to you, and from how you’ve spoken about her in the instances she has been mentioned, it seems she’s even closer to you than your headmaster. So why do you think it won’t be a good reason to share your burden with her? Also, if I recall correctly, you mentioned that she asked you to come to her if you wanted to ease your mind. Sounds like a good person to me. Or is there something I’m missing?” Merlin shook his head. “She is a good person,” he said. “It’s just that I’m not exactly trying to tell the whole world about my secret yet. There are still a couple of my friends I haven’t spoken to about it, and doubt I will. I just thin