[Let's use Transport Magic.]
Another service from NUMBERS. From the 17th floor of Tower, I arrived near the conference place immediately. This magic was so convenient.
But it conflicted with the law again.
Normally, the destination of Transport Magic was important places in the town, but I arrived at the normal alley.
[I can send you everywhere. Don't worry, I choose the position that no one will see you. Make your mind clear and walk out.]
…I started to want to use it often. Transport Magic was the special magic that had to learn from the special course. I was never learning it so I couldn't use it.
This world was filled with much magic more than anyone could count. Magic evolution every day, discovered every day. The thing that proved this word was Magic Conference.
It had many conferences for public research, but Magic Conference was the conference held by Knowledge Tower and presented by Sages from Tower. That's why this event was the most popular.
The conference was held at the 2nd museum.
The big building held an exhibit about famous magicians. It had mom's profile but not mine. I didn't have the work at the world level. The Youngest High Sage of history wasn't meet the level to be recorded.
I didn't introduce this world yet. I should start a little bit.
This world had one big land called Pangaea.
The human country, demon territory, monster hive, and other races were lived here. In the demon king era, borders were in a mess. The habitats were scattered. Many races were always fought but when Heros got rid of the demon king, the human managed to rearrange the land by kicked out a dangerous monster and demon far away. That's the cause of peace.
The city we were here was Paleona.
The capital of the Paleo empire. The human land had a long history country and a strong military. It was a very peaceful place. When Hero started his journey, he started from this land. Many trades and booms came here too.
Sure, the capital had the royal palace, but it was far from here. This was the education area. It had a school, library, magic practice dome, park, museum, and Knowledge Tower too.
Many trees were fined growing that made the atmosphere become relax. When I was a student, I chose this path to get home.
I arrived in front of the museum. It didn't meet the door's opening time, so many guests waited at gardens around.
[Judge from the dressing, most of the visitors were merchants and adults in the line of business.]
[Don't worry too much. You're young and looking good than everyone.]
He said that because I still fixed my dress and didn't go inside.
The High Sage's formal cloth was the mix between high magician's cloth and priest's cloth. The one who got the knowledge was the one who received the creative wisdom from God, that's why this cloth had a design like the white servant of God. It had a scarf, an overcoat, a long outside cloth, and many golden accessories that represent the status.
It was so weight and bulky, but magic could make it lighter.
"El~"
"…Mom." She came from the sky. Her action had some acrobatic, but she didn't reveal any private things.
Mom in the formal white dress with some accessories. They were accessories that she used only for an important events. She looked the same as the moment she saved the world. Speak the truth, her appearance didn't change much.
Her presence made many people look at us. Famous of the city. Living legend… Many men looked at her too.
"El. They… They can finish it right?" She whispered.
"Yes. Everything is fine."
"Are you… already sign a contract with them? Are they with you?" Mom grabbed her staff strongly.
"Not yet. That time isn't ended but we shouldn't talk about that right here. I have to go to prepare inside."
"Ok. See you later."
She smiled at me. I didn't know why she looked at me so long.
"El… You look cool today. Just like you dad. If dad didn't hold a sword, he might wear the cloth like you now."
She groped my arm softly. If dad didn't hold a sword, he couldn't become High Sage. Dad didn't like to read a book.
I got a little laugh then mom smiled.
"I'm happy to see you smile. Let's go my kid! I'll cheer you from the audience zone."
She winked at me before talked with many people that came to introduce themselves. Her friendly that spoke a little sentence but could make the listener smiled. I looked at her a little bit then walked inside the museum.
Passed the gatekeeper and took the path of the speaker to go to the 2nd floor. The conference was held in the big meeting room that covered all areas.
[From this point, it was the danger zone and the first time you came outside with us. Please communicate with us by the mind and be careful about talking with others.]
Talking with others, hm… It wouldn't have a problem.
Most of the speakers were in here. It was like a normal social event that had group conversations. From Sage's job characteristics, it was hard to meet others. Except for the group of Sage Rank, they were still young and had some class together, so they had a lot close and made a loud sound.
Stone Inscriptions were put in order around the exhibition area. They belonged to all Sages that presented today. I stood at one vacant space in High Sage's space.
Nine.
[As you command. Stone Inscription activated.]
My Stone Inscription put in my space perfectly. It had a text writing on it, Nine didn't call a wrong one.
The loud sound from putting the stone made me under the other eyes.
"That's… him, right? He comes."
"The Youngest High Sage in history. Finally, he comes. He researches for 5 years. It must be so hard."
"Why he has to join this year… It's bad. My work will fall in his shadow."
See, how could I talk to people?
The distance and unwelcome were things I always got. My age was too young when compared to other High Sage and I had a higher state when compared to same-age Sage that made our conversation frustrated. Every time, I came to this event, I separated myself to look at Stone Inscriptions instead of spending in a crowd.
I didn't like people, but I liked a thing they're made.
Even it had some good people, my personality wasn't easy to get close to.
"He looks good."
"Go to talk with him."
"No way. Look at his eyes. No one comes near him at all."
"You have a brave to talk with him? If he asks about your research, what do you answer? For him, our work will be so easy and the most important point."
"Can we follow his speech?"
It was a normal story.
They didn't want to talk to me, and I didn't want to talk to them. If we thought the same, it wouldn't have a problem. It was a good thing I could quickly go to sleep after the event ended. I slept just a few hours.
I didn't have a problem being alone but sometimes…
'Fifty-nine Look! I didn't see a lot of high-level mage gatherings like this before. It's so cool.'
'Me too. That… the Fire Flash Sun Staff, right? Wow. So rare, I want it!'
'I want that unicorn feather shoes. Ah! The material didn't drop at all. I hate my bad luck!'
'That Dragon Wind's Fang Staff is so beautiful. Do you think he will sell it? …Wow! Those are great too. So many rare items!'
…This place wasn't the market. These people.
'Heh heh, High Sage, your cloth had a good status too. If you want to buy a new, you can sell your cloth to me… Ouch! No. No. No!'
Number Forty-one screamed then others too. Finally, they were all silent.
[I'm sorry for the unpleasant thing. I'll punish them later.]
'Argh!' Number Forty-one got some attack.
[Quiet or quit. Choose it.]
'Yes sir~ We'll close our mouth~'
I got a bit laugh. Maybe it was the first time they came here. I was the first High Sage of Eccentric. Told the truth, I didn't know how to do with them. I couldn't guide them too.
But today, I had a high spirit.
"What makes you smile, Elliot?"
"High Sage Freya."
I greeted my teacher. Freya wore the formal High Sage cloth that was beautiful and dignified. Even it had the same accessories, a woman's cloth was different from a man's cloth. It was lighter. She suited to this cloth, just she looked small…
Maybe I was the taller one?
[Your height is a Hero characters standard.]
What is the meaning?
Freya asked while akimbo, "Say normal, it isn't the time you don't need to strict it. Are you just arriving? Did you meet others?"
"Not yet. I just came to this room."
She stared at me. I couldn't hide from her.
"Like always. Come with me. Let's join talk together."
I got some discomfort, but I followed her. This situation always happened. When I was under her shadow, I was like a normal kid. The other eyes would down a bit. I felt relieved. I felt thankful to her every time she brought me everywhere.
'Her status looking good.'
Number Forty-one said with the person I wasn't sure… Maybe Number Thirty-eight.
'Do you think you can win?'
'One on one can't, but the party may have a chance.'
Wait. What were they want to do with my teacher? Just looked at me alone was enough, stopped looking at her these psycho people!
They just liked their leader!
They didn't answer me. At last, I ended up by had a conversation in the old-age Sages group with Freya.
…
The Magic Conference was started at 9 o'clock. When visitors came inside the room, it looked so crowded.
This event was held every year. Only magic lovers, magic workers, and merchants often joined this event. The Sage presentation wasn't familiar with regular so many people waited to listen to summaries from others later.
Visitors had to pay the entry fees. Even if knowledge was the thing everyone could get, but Sage wasted their money quite a lot to finish their work. This fee was like some respect to them. But the truth, money didn't come to us. The museum received it as renting the place's price.
This year had too many visitors than last year. I felt like that.
It always happened when a famous Sage submitted the work. When I was Great Sage too, but today was more than that. Their eyes told clearly who they came for.
Damn, why were you interested in a person who locked himself and finished his work late for 5 years.
"I'll go to the seat. Good luck."
"Yes."
Freya sat at the visitor section while I sat at the speaker section. When the moderator finished his opening ceremony, the conference started.
The first group was High Sage's group. High Sages could present only work there was the leader. Although it had many High Sage that became the advisor and didn't present, it counted as the renew status.
The order was arranged by year of work. It had 2 High Sages that were presented before me. I was the last of the group.
It wouldn't be clever to pick the card out in here…
Nine, how many times left?
[You have 1 hour 2 minutes 55 seconds remains.]
High Sage had 20 minutes per person to present the research. The time would end after I finish.
Do you plan this right?
[What do you think?]
His tricky voice made me lowed down my face.
You can read my mind, right? Is this won't have a problem? You worked for me for free. You'll be broken.
Yes. To thought about the price, mom's treasure might go.
[This is a special offering to you. Just like I said, It's an unlimited service. It isn't correct if I can't serve everything you want. All I do is to make you have confidence in our service.]
Eccentric can do everything, right?
[Yes. We can do everything.]
His voice was full of self-esteem more than High Sage who stand on the stage.
I didn't talk to him more than this. The presentation arrived in detail. I took a focus and listened to the new possibility thing. The voices inside my head were silent too. I didn't know Nine had already coached them or they left out.
The presentation was run by a schedule. When the 2nd High Sage finished his presentation, I applauded and stood up. It was my time.
Are you ready, Nine?
[Everytimes.]
If everything went well, I could continually be High Sage.
Let's started it.