𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝟖
𝐚ẇ̇𝚎𝘣s𝐭𝔬𝚛𝕚𝘦𝐬.𝕔𝐨𝔪
Chatter.
Chatter, Chatter.
『Did he say he created a new spell?』
『A advanced spell at that?』
『It’s certainly interesting, but. . . Well. . .』
『It’s just a spell made by a student, so the level of completion is. . .』
The audience’s reaction was rather cold.
In fact, it was no surprise. All the spells commonly used in this world today were refined and established over a long period of time.
It’s hard to imagine an eighteen-year-old student surpassing that.
Chatter, Chatter.
『There was a guy last year too. He made a spell that he said could be used in actual combat. 』
『Oh, I remember him. The idea was novel, but there were a lot of problems with it.』
『I don’t mean to be harsh, but there are things you just can’t see unless you have countless experiences. It’s impossible for a student to develop a proper spell.』
『Well, maybe if it was a monster like Cheong So-ha from her childhood.』
The atmosphere was already filled with a sense of conclusion, even before the real content had been revealed.
A sophomore student who wasn’t even that well-known. There were hardly any people who had expectations for him.
However, I continued speaking, not paying them any mind. Because I already knew the outcome that would soon unfold.
“Here, the spell formations are arranged on both sides. Not simply engraved, but twisted and folded. In this spell, that becomes a door.”
As time passed and my explanation continued, the audience’s expressions, which had been indifferent all day, began to subtly change.
I smiled faintly as I observed their reaction.
「𝙄 𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙯𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝.」
Surely, everyone gathered here are veterans in their respective industries.
There are countless people who are higher level than me and stronger than me.
But what does that matter?
From their perspective, I am like a modern person who has fallen into the Joseon Dynasty.
A person who shouldn’t exist in this place.
The history they have built and the footprints they will leave behind are nothing more than relics of the past to me.
“As you can see, there are eight doors in total. And they are sealed by this lock in the center.”
No one dared to dismiss my words as nonsense anymore.
The audience simply kept their mouths shut and focused on the data on the screen and my every word.
Swoosh.
“. . .I have a question.”
An old man in the audience raised his hand and spoke with a piercing gaze.
Normally, it was customary not to interrupt until the student had finished speaking, but surprisingly, no one pointed that out.
Everyone secretly agreed with the old man.
“Yes. What is it?”
“It’s an interesting idea. Honestly, my old brain can’t quite grasp it all. There are many parts that are different from existing spells.”
So, in the end. . .
“Are you saying that this spell can actually be realized?”
It certainly seems plausible. But that’s why it raises even more questions. The audience nodded in unison, their expressions half in doubt and half in belief.
Sensing that the time was right, I called over Arietta, who had been waiting nearby.
“This is a good opportunity, so if you don’t mind, would you like to show them a demonstration right here?”
The noise grew louder at my words.
Before I knew it, no one was looking away. Everyone was completely focused on me.
As I nodded, Arietta, who was standing on the platform, drew upon her spiritual power and calmly assembled the spell she had been practicing.
Whooong.
“Void Hexagram. Six Conflicts and Three Harmonies.”
As she chanted the incantation, spiritual power flowed in between the spell formations and took shape.
When it reached a stable state, Arietta spread her hands wide and shouted the name of the spell.
“The Formation of the Eight Gates.”
Swish.
Crash!
The signature spell of Exorcist Ajuha, who first appeared in the third installment of Night Parade of a Hundred Demons.
The Advanced Barrier Formation of the Eight Gates.
The audience gasped in awe as they witnessed the flawless barrier unfold around them.
In particular, the reactions of those who were experts in Advanced Barrier Formation were even more intense.
『Is it possible to construct a spell with this kind of structure?』
『This is amazing. I can’t wait to see how it interacts with other spells.』
『A newly created high-level spell, and a Advanced Barrier Formation at that, with this level of completion? Did a mere student really do this?. . .』
The audience was almost in a state of confusion. It was understandable, given that something impossible was happening right before their eyes.
And in that chaotic atmosphere. . .
Finally, the target took the bait.
Swoosh.
“Myung-yul of the Jukrimdang.”
“Yes. Go ahead.”
“Would it be alright if I went inside?”
“That’s perfectly fine.”
Myung-yul, one of the heroes of the first Night Parade of a Hundred Demons incident and a former special-grade exorcist.
He had been somewhat forgotten by the public, but at least most of the people here knew who he was.
The chairman of the conference hall was momentarily taken aback by Myung-yul’s appearance.
Thud.
Thud.
“Then, I’ll be in your care.”
Swish.
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