"Do you realize how absurd what you just said is?"
Shin Huz asked with a look of disbelief.
"There has only been one magician in the history of magic who possessed a unique magic system as their own."
"Yes, Luna, the founder of the Constellation."
The magic incantation systems used today were, in a sense, the legacy of the great magicians of history, passed down from generation to generation.
And the one who achieved such a feat on their own in history was Luna.
Saying that he would create a new magic incantation system was no different from declaring that he would stand on equal footing with Luna.
"Do you think you're a magician on par with the founder of the Constellation?"
Rilda narrowed her eyes and asked, and Leo shook his head.
"Of course not. Luna is a magician of such greatness that I can't even compare to her."
Leo, who knew Luna's genius better than anyone, was well aware that he couldn't even chase after her shadow with his magic.
"But it doesn't require the same level of genius to create an incantation system."
Aidman laughed after hearing Leo's words.
"If that's the case, will you show us the unique magic system you created now?"
At that, Leo raised his palm.
A gray stream of magic power extended and began to form an incantation system.
The graduates, who had been watching closely, gasped in amazement.
"The basic structure of the incantation system is already in place?"
"It's not just a simple copy."
Shin Huz and Tilda said as they analyzed the magic incantation.
The first-year students also tried their best to interpret Leo's magic incantation.
But soon their eyes began to spin.
'How can a magic incantation be so complex?'
'Can such a complex system actually be activated?'
'Ah, I don't know. I give up on interpreting it.'
The top students tried hard to interpret the incantation system Leo had shown.
After a moment, Aidman spoke.
"Your goal was to create an incantation system that can harmonize all attribute manifestation formulas, right?"
"Yes."
"From the structure of the incantation, it seems you can use any magic without penalty."
At Aidman's words, the first-year students looked flabbergasted.
'He understood the structure of the incantation just by looking at it?'
"That's correct."
"An absurd idea."
"Even more insane when you actually see it."
Leo's words made Rilda and Shin Huz mutter.
But their eyes were shining.
Magic is a discipline that brings the impossible into the realm of the possible.
Attempts to overturn common sense have always been worthy of praise.
"What is the reason for creating this magic system?"
"To freely use all the magic that exists in the world."
"Are you also out of your mind?"
'But the basic framework is complete. Is this what genius looks like?'
It's uncertain whether he can complete this magic due to its absurdity.
But it was impressive.
'A completely crazy junior has appeared. Now I understand why they have high hopes for this batch.'
A being capable of handling all spells.
Every magician has once dreamed of such a thing.
But it's such an absurd dream that no one dares to challenge it.
A magician who dared to challenge the impossible stood before them.
"What is the name of your unique magic?"
"The name of my magic is Bible."
The magic system used only by the great hero Kyle in history.
Aidman chuckled at the name.
"Leo Flaub, A+."
***
"Amazing, you got an A+ with that crazy idea."
"Ambition is good, the bigger the better, right?"
"Even so, don't you know when to draw the line?"
Kai shook his head.
The magic system of the Bible wasn't starting from scratch since it had been used since Kyle's time.
'But I can't use it perfectly with my current skills.'
Kyle had barely managed to complete the magic system during his prime.
'And it was ultimately incomplete.'
It was impossible for Leo to perfectly use it with his current level of skill.
What he had demonstrated in this exam was merely the basic incantation of the Bible.
'If I showed the original, there would be chaos.'
Leo looked at the podium.
Now only the last student remained.
"Presenter, Chloe Mueller. Please come forward."
Ren called out the last student.
"Wow, I'm getting nervous for no reason."
So far, only Leo and Abad had received A+.
Both had presented grand-scale unique magics.
But in terms of feasibility, Abad's would likely receive a higher score.
In such a situation, with Chloe, the top practical student in the first-year magic department, about to present, all the students were naturally curious.
Especially Kai, who had seen Chloe's declaration of war against Leo, was even more nervous.
"Hello, seniors."
Chloe bowed slightly.
"So, Chloe. What have you prepared?"
"The unique magic I prepared is a fire magic."
At her words, murmurs erupted from all around.
"Fire magic?"
"Chloe is using fire magic?"
"That's impossible... Chloe is an ice magic user!"
"Why did you choose an opposing attribute for your unique magic?"
"Quiet! Quiet!"
As the entire auditorium became noisy, Ren raised his voice to mediate.
On the other hand, Ren also had a puzzled look on his face.
The attribute of the unique magic Chloe had prepared was completely unexpected.
"I'll demonstrate it now."
Chloe quietly recited a spell.
Whoosh-!
A red flame floated in the air.
"What kind of magic is this?"
Kai swallowed hard and focused on the magic.
Chloe's magic was bound to be incredible.
But the flame just burned quietly, and nothing happened.
"A bit... ordinary?"
Tilda asked with a dubious expression.
'I heard she was on par with Leo and Abad.'
Leo's magic represented the dreams and ideals of a magician.
Abad's magic represented the ultimate strength a magician could achieve.
Compared to those two, the magic Chloe showed now was too ordinary.
"Why is this your unique magic?"
Aidman asked seriously, and Chloe replied.
"I'll show you the true value of this magic now."
Chloe smiled confidently and muttered softly.
Then, a lump of water formed in the air.
"This flame is not receiving any magic power. What will happen if I pour water on it in this state?"
"Of course, it will go out."
In response to Shin Huz's question, Chloe smiled and poured water on the flame.
Splat-!
The flame flickered and dimmed.
Whoosh-!
But it didn't go out and soon burned fiercely.
"......!"
"......!"
The faces of the graduates and students alike changed dramatically.
Leo's face stiffened.
"How did you do that?"
Tilda asked in shock, and Chloe replied.
"It's my unique magic."
Chloe, proud of her achievement, extinguished the flame with her hand.
"Unless I want it to, this flame won't go out."
"Wait! Wait! So, Chloe, you mean... you've given this magic eternal properties?"
Tilda asked with wide eyes.
"Yes! Unless I want it to, it will never go out!"
Magic is a set of rules formed by incantations.
Thus, absolute immutability cannot exist.
Any magic will disappear if it doesn't receive magic power.
But Chloe had created the immutability of the incantation.
Chloe began to explain her magic incantation.
Everyone focused on her presentation.
'It's impossible.'
While listening to Chloe's presentation, Leo muttered to himself.
He tried to reconstruct the incantation structure she explained in his mind.
But he couldn't reproduce the flame that wouldn't go out.
Even if it was a unique property of Chloe's magic power, it was impossible.
As far as Leo knew, only one being could emit a flame that burned eternally.
'Erebus.'
It was impossible to manifest that power through magic.
'Even Luna failed at it.'
"Chloe Mueller, A+."
"Thank you!"
As the presentation came to an end, the idea of the practical summoning exam naturally came to Leo's mind.
"What did she create like that?"
Kai muttered in amazement.
"Hey, Leo. Isn't this amazing?"
Kai turned his gaze to Leo.
"Leo?"
"Huh? Oh, impressive."
"Why are you so spaced out?"
"It's nothing."
Leo looked at Chloe as she came down from the podium.
'First... I need to talk to Chloe.'
***
That evening.
After finishing his meal, Leo left the boys' dormitory and headed to the girls' dormitory.
"Huh? Leo? What brings you to the girls' dormitory?"
Selia, who was sitting on a bench in front of the girls' dormitory talking to a friend, approached with a puzzled look.
"Selia, can you do me a favor and call Chloe?"
"Chloe said she's going to bed early today. She barely slept until dawn during the exam period."
"Is that so? Then, can you tell her that I want to see her briefly before the exam tomorrow at the entrance of the grand training ground?"
"Sure. But why Chloe all of a sudden?"
"I have something to talk about. I'll be going now."
"Wait, Leo."
Selia stopped Leo.
"What?"
"Has something happened to Chloe recently?"
"Why are you asking me? You, who are in the same class, should know better than me."
"Chloe has had a few fights with classmates. I thought it was because she was sensitive during the exam period, but it seems to be getting worse. Plus, I heard she's been hanging out with some bad apples in the magic department recently."
'Chloe?'
Chloe is the type who takes good care of others.
At the beginning of the semester, she even helped Leo adapt to the modern magic system by studying with him after school.
Selia, who was initially upset about losing the position of class president, soon acknowledged Chloe's leadership.
It was hard to imagine Chloe, who was so considerate, frequently getting into arguments.
'After Kai and now Selia... Is something really going on?'
While thinking about Chloe, Leo returned to the dormitory.
He drew the curtains by the window and sat on the bed, spreading his hand.
Whoosh-!
A summoning circle made of flames appeared.
Piora's face popped out of the summoning circle.
"Can you call your mother for me?"
Piora retreated back into the summoning circle.
After a moment, Pherina appeared.
"It's been a while, Leo."
"Are you well?"
Pherina, in human form, had Piora sitting on her head.
Piora flapped her wings vigorously and spoke, and Pherina looked at her lovingly.
"She keeps talking about when she grows up."
Pherina placed Piora on Leo's desk.
Pherina walked around on Leo's desk.
"So, Leo. Why did you want to see me?"
"Do you know about the demon that appeared during the summoning exam?"
"Yes, a demon mage played a trick on a new student at Lumeren."
Pherina looked displeased.
To Pherina, a demon, and the demon mage who controlled it, were very unpleasant beings.
"I heard that you're at Lumeren at the request of the principal. Is this related to that incident?"
Pherina rested her chin on her hand.
The attack on Lumeren five years ago.
Very few people knew about the incident, whose perpetrator was never identified.
The upper echelons of Lumeren were deeply investigating the connection between this incident and the one from five years ago.
'I can't tell this to a first-year like Leo.'
"I don't know if it's related yet. Even if it is, I can't tell you."
"I understand. I just wanted you to pass this message to the principal."
"What message?"
"That the student Tartarus reached out to might not be just Sen Liu."
Pherina's expression changed.
"Do you know something?"
"I can't say for sure yet."
Just because she created an eternal flame doesn't mean it's definitely related to Erebus.
But he needed to inform the upper echelons of Lumeren just in case.
Pherina, with a serious expression after hearing Leo's words, took Piora and said.