Ch 3
"…Looks weak but considering that he likely has magic and connected to an Archive and researched done years of research on his Thema, my odds of winning are low."
He bit his lip in annoyance, Archives are the core of Magic in Trinity Seven, this is where a Magus draws power from. Superbia, Ira, Acedia, Invidia, Avaritia, Gula, Luxuria. These seven deadly sins act as Archives, and within them, you find a thema associated with that archive that will be the main focus of magical study for the magician or Magus.
Magic is not confined by logic or common sense and is thought to be generated by emotions and desires; therefore, it's noted that women are more commonly able to use it.
Most magicians will choose an Archive and Thema that is opposite of what their personality is, as that appears to be the easiest for them to use since Magic is irrational by nature, in other words, they must think in a way contrary to themselves.
Unfortunately for Viktor, he hasn't found a way yet to connect with an Archive as he was still unsure of himself.
"…Didn't that MC from Trinity Seven: Revision just willed it to be? Rejecting Reality and getting a Thema: Fantasy. Damn protagonist."
His eyebrow twitched remembering that Mitsunari (Trinity Seven: Revision) MC became so 'Delusional' that every 'story' he thought off became a reality. Bro was him, he really is him. Delulu was really the solulu.
"…Sigh, this is still within plans, however. I estimate that within a few more months I'll be able to connect to one."
Viktor started to do pull ups on one of the branches of the tree as he thought, 'This world is either Levi: Shinden or Liese Chronicles… I think it's the latter however and if it is… I should tread with more caution.'
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In a dark alley, a Man wearing a cape and in formal attire befitting a noble carried what seemingly a bloodied rat that gestured something as if it was speaking to the man.
"Vivian… our familiar spotted an oddity in the town."
"…Do tell." Replied the woman with long hair wearing a bold and striking embroidered dress is intricately detailed, form-fitting, and adorned with fur accents. Her hands however tell another story. She was eating the corpse of a child.
"There is a child with Magus like strength… however I haven't confirmed if he has magic."
"Just keep track of him… he may be worth a taste later on." She licked her fingers smeared with blood as she cleaned her fingers with a cloth. Before smiling crazily at the man,
"Such a delicacy, I'm salivating already… Fredrick, what is the status on the treasure? After all… the founder left in this town unguarded."
"Sergei is still searching. However, he found clues already… more so, he found girls with Magus Potential." The man known as Fredrick licked his lips with a smile.
"Good good good."
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The hallway stretched long and shadowed, its polished wooden floors gleaming faintly in the flicker of wall-mounted sconces. The air was heavy with a quiet stillness, broken only by the faint rustle of the maid's skirts and the soft, rhythmic tap of her leather shoes. She carried a sealed envelope curtesy of the family head she's serving.
She was tasked to inform both 'daughters' about the reunion of her Master and classmates.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
"Ojou-sama's, may I speak with you both? It'll only bother you for a few minutes."
"### Open the door."
"Yes Sis!"
The maid was used to this attitude of the Blonde Twin Prodigies where the Older one leads the younger one… although, it usually ends up as the Older sister teases the younger one and commands her whilst the younger one keeps following her due to admiration and respect. Though, what would she know, she's merely been the Maid of the family for 2 years.
"What is it? Had Oji-sama accept the invitation?"
"Oh my, you already knew?" The maid eyes widened; she was sure that Master hadn't informed them yet about it.
"It was already within my calculations seeing this part of the town be lively."
"Nee-chan! If you'll go, I'll go as well!"
"Inform Oji-sama that we'll both go!"
The younger one nodded with vigor as she said, "To meet that guy right? The kid of Oba-sama's friend who was rumored to have superhuman strength and a genius too."
"Yup yup! He's about our age too ### and I have a hunch that he's not like the other kids."
"A celebrity as well in the town like you Nee-chan! That's why I told you to not solve the problems at the Prestigious University as your project."
"Hehe… it was a small miscalculation."
The Maid closed the door as she merely smiled at the interaction of the two sisters finding it interesting too. After all she saw the kid as well performing feats that are seemingly impossible…
'Lifting Master's grand piano with ease when it's not meant to be lifted with one hand just to get his Mother's earing's…'
The maid found it ridiculous considering the weight of the grand piano was 440 kilogram and the friend of her Master's child was merely 7 years old. It was outright impossible for anyone to lift in every single way.