"I'm sorry, may I ask your name?"
Seeing Weber's stunned expression, Darnic didn't get angry, but just asked again in a low voice.
"Wever, Wever Velvet, I'm sorry, I was so rude just now! This is indeed Teacher Kenneth's package... Do you want it?"
After realizing what he had done to the legendary great magician, Waver responded in a panic.
"It's okay. I can just call you Wever, okay?"
Seeing that Weber responded, Darnic also showed a warm smile, quickly observed Wever's clothes and temperament, and did not continue to dwell on the package, but began to change the subject.
"You are a magician of lighter blood, right?"
Soon, he said in a firm tone.
"Yes, I only have three generations of bloodline..."
What does this guy want to do? Is he mocking me for being a country bumpkin? When he heard Darnic's words, Waver lowered his head silently. Facing the disapproval of others, it was fine to complain in private, but to get angry in front of someone of Darnic's level was courting death.
But unlike Waver's idea, Darnic changed the subject and spoke forcefully.
"Bloodline and the like are just meaningless shackles imposed by the nobles on people of poor origin like us. They enforce corrupt rules and suppress capable people."
There is no strong emotion, but Darnic's light description gives people a convincing and powerful feeling.
Wever couldn't help but open his eyes wide. This was the first time he was recognized by such a legendary figure. It was rare for anyone to resonate with his self-righteous ideas.
But he still said cautiously: "Actually... it's not that...
Danic looked at Wever's somewhat out-of-control expression, his eyes gleamed, and he patted Wever on the shoulder.
"Don't bother to lie to me, Mr. Waver. If you know me, you should understand that my family background is definitely not good compared to the nobles of the Clock Tower. I established the Yggdmillennia family because I wanted to abandon the corrupt Clock Tower and provide a place for truly capable magicians without using bloodline as a barrier."
Danic held Waver's shoulders tightly and conveyed a message with a smile that made people feel good.
"Wever Velvet, I feel a buried talent in you. Are you willing to join the Yggdmillennia?"
"I, I...of course I do!"
Waver's face was flushed with excitement. The excitement of being understood by others for the first time made him forget everything else.
Anyway, his three generations of inheritance is nothing compared to the Yggdmillennia, so there is nothing wrong with this.
"After you graduate, I'll be welcome anytime."
Darnic smiled again and held out his hand.
"Well, can you show me Mr. Kenneth's package now? Let me give it to him later, and I won't bother you."
Hearing this request, Wever subconsciously wanted to extend his hand, but when he touched the package, he hesitated.
Being appreciated is of course a very happy thing, but Wever has not been completely overwhelmed. No matter how sincere Danic's praise is, it must be partly for the purpose of checking Kenneth's package.
The conflict between the two is well known. Although it is a good thing to sell out that annoying lemon head in exchange for a bright future, is this really what he wants?
In the competition called the Holy Grail War, whether the true name of one's own heroic spirit is exposed may be the key factor in determining the outcome. Darnic is here for this reason.
Wever just wanted to prove his ability. If he relied on this cheating-like method to make Kenneth fail, wouldn't he become a complete treacherous villain?
"I'm so sorry! I really have to hand this thing over to Teacher Kenneth myself!"
Wever closed his eyes and bowed to Danic to apologize.
"Tsk,"
Danic's eyes suddenly turned gloomy, and he reached out to touch his chest. Although that thing was just an empty shell, it could still make people dazed for a while at a close distance. He didn't want to waste time talking to this kid anymore.
"Stay away from my students, Darnic."
Suddenly, a cold voice interrupted Danik's actions.
Kenneth walked slowly and did not take back his package immediately. Instead, he pulled him behind him rudely.
His blond hair was combed neatly, but it also revealed a slightly worrying hairline. He had the reserved and proud demeanor of an old-fashioned aristocrat.
"Are you really just a guy with nothing but good words? Even though we have already established a rivalry, you still resort to such a dirty trick to gather intelligence."
After being exposed, Darnic did not get angry, but looked at Kenneth naturally.
"It can't be helped. This is the Holy Grail War. There is no place for a new-age magus like you in this kind of old-age activity. Don't throw your life away there."
"I'll keep that in mind, in the name of El-Melloi. Now, you don't need me to ask you to leave."
"Well, goodbye, Mr. Wever, and Kenneth, see you in the Holy Grail War."
"snort."
Only after making sure that Darnic had completely left did Kenneth snort coldly and look at Wever with gloomy eyes.
"Wever Velvet, I originally thought that you were always so foolish because of your limited vision, so I was very tolerant of you. I didn't expect that you don't even have the ability to distinguish right from wrong. With this level, do you dare to boast that you want to change the Clock Tower?"
This guy! He always looks so superior!
Wever gritted his teeth and resisted the urge to punch Kenneth in the face. He had just escaped from temptation and protected Kenneth's fairness in the competition at the cost of giving up a seemingly bright future. Why should he be scolded here?
Driven by his youthful spirit, Wever couldn't help but start talking back.
"That's just because you have no vision! Senior Darnic is very optimistic about me! He even invited me to join the Yggdmillennia!"
"That's why I said you're stupid." Kenneth's eyes became even more speechless. "That guy's nickname in the Clock Tower is Eight-tongued Darnic, which is a satire on his style of doing things."
"Inviting you to join the Yggdmillennia? You really understand what kind of family that is, right? They divide up magic seals and give them to the downtrodden families regardless of the loss, and incorporate other people's systems and magic together. Under this premise, their seals can only have the function of identifying companions at most. The real core things still come from the technology before joining. This is also the capital for those families to seek a place in the Yggdmillennia. As for those who don't have this kind of accumulation, I don't need to say what will happen to them after joining."
Wever pursed his lips. He knew, of course, that choosing a family meant choosing power. Once inside, it would be difficult to escape. After calming down from his momentary passion, Weber also realized why the Yggdmillennia, although its power was already strong, still could not become a big family in the Clock Tower.
Darnic's behavior of wantonly dividing up the magic seals that the family relied on for inheritance was completely against common sense. Such a family is like a hyena, relying on the selection of the leader and constantly eating the carrion of the magic world to survive. It cannot be considered a normal family at all.
But even though he understood this, Wever was still quite stubborn.
"So what if I know? I want to join the Yggdmillennia because I admire Senior Darnic!"
"How stupid," Kenneth glanced at Wever, "that guy is using his background to confuse people like you again."
"It is true that his family background is not outstanding, but his magic circuits and aptitude are very strong. Many families wanted to recruit him at the beginning, but he became unpopular after it was confirmed that his bloodline might degenerate in the next few generations."
"This is also the reason why that guy was able to create the Yggdmillennia without a care in the world. Without his own efforts, his research and heritage would never be passed on to future generations. But even as an enemy, I have to acknowledge his talent."
Speaking of this difficult enemy, although Kenneth was very arrogant, his eyes were still serious. "In terms of soul research, that guy may have reached the level of the Grand Master."
"And you, Waver Velvet, I dare to assert that even if you really have some talent, you will never be able to surpass the level of Kaiwei in your lifetime unless you transform yourself into one of the monsters designated by the seal."
The overly harsh evaluation deeply hurt Wever, but he did not even have the courage to refute. He thought that Kenneth had poor vision, which was precisely the proof that he recognized the other party's talent. It was because he believed that Kenneth could see the level of his paper that Wever gave it to him at the first time.
"However, judging from your performance today, you are still my student, Kenneth. If you make a wrong judgment, it will also damage the reputation of El-Melloi. If you really want to prove yourself, how about having an extraordinary extracurricular practice? If your performance is outstanding, I will take back my evaluation."
Kenneth turned his face away so that Wever wouldn't see his expression.
Although it was just a boring magic competition, it was dangerous after all because he was facing an enemy of Darnic's level. Although Kenneth did not think he would lose, he was not sure he could win easily. It would be too embarrassing for his fiancée Sora to see such a scene. Therefore, he had already thought of changing his assistant.
Although Waver's ability is not outstanding, for today's sake, Kenneth does not mind giving him a chance. Based on his contribution as an assistant in this Holy Grail War, he will let him join the branch of El-Melloi after the war as a reward for today.
Although he has a low emotional intelligence, perhaps because of his wealthy family background and his dedication to research, Kenneth is one of the few magicians who has a human touch.
"You, what do you mean?"
Wever's voice trembled again.
"Wever Velvet, I am asking you if you would like to participate in the Holy Grail War with me as an assistant."
"Of course I'm going! I'll definitely prove it to you!"