Book 19 Chapter 2
Chapter 150
Since the situation on the front lines was urgent, Rin's promotion to Archmage on the Adrion Continent had no choice but to be conducted in a simplified manner.
However!
On this Akrad Continent, across the sea, where peace had settled under the hero party's activities, the ripple effect of that shock was enormous.
"……Crazy, an Archmage at sixteen!"
A school or family that produced an Archmage would be promoted to a Grand School or a powerful clan, or if not, the Archmage themselves would become a member of a kingdom or an elector's family.
From ancient times, the status of an Archmage was exactly that.
For instance, the 1st generation Leegwind founded the Kingdom of Solond, the 3rd generation Orbose Karain made the Rivendell School the first Grand School, and the 4th generation Julak Kepel promoted the Kepel family to a Sorcerous House.
"……If that's the case?"
"……Then the Osarius School becoming a Grand School wouldn't be an issue, would it?"
"……So now it's not the Seven Grand Schools, but the Eight Grand Schools?"
In truth, the emergence of an Archmage is a rare, unprecedented event.
Whether the standard was being able to rapidly cast seven 5-star spells, or requiring unanimous approval from contemporary Glados (4-star) mages… there was no clearly established definition.
It's simply something the world acknowledges.
If no one raises an objection to that individual being called an Archmage, then it's as good as becoming an Archmage.
Skill is certainly important.
But what's more important is, public esteem (人望)!
And the 11th Archmage, Rin, perfectly met both of those conditions. It was only natural, as all the achievements she left behind while traversing the continent were nothing short of astonishing.
Eyewitness accounts continued endlessly.
Whether it was unleashing high-level magic in torrents using Beast Magic, or multi-casting 5-star spells… as incredible stories like these were recounted similarly by many, rumors quickly turned into facts.
"The Osarius School will become a Grand School!"
Significant changes had also come to the Osarius Magic Tower; now, every morning, even without Atlante's prompting, the children shouted that slogan.
The reason was clear.
Now, it was no longer something anyone would dismiss or despise upon hearing. Because with Rin, whom the Magic Tower children so adored, becoming an Archmage, that slogan was no longer just a dream.
Dean Atlante was then welcoming a very welcome guest.
He was said to be the guild master of the Rinne Merchant Guild.
The Rinne Merchant Guild's name was given in honor of the gratitude owed to Rin, and listening to the explanation of its origin filled her with an overwhelming emotion, as if her chest would burst.
"Since the guild is still small, we haven't been able to give you a magnificent gift yet… but I promise! Later, I will bring you a truly incredible gift."
As the young man passionately exclaimed, the Dean wiped away tears welling in her eyes and shook her head.
"No, you have already brought the best gift."
A gift even greater and more precious than all the presents that had arrived from across the continent, like bribes for the future, upon the news of Rin becoming an Archmage…
Yes…
Just what kind of…
How could there be a gift greater than this one now…?
'The growth of my disciple, neither written in letters nor spread by rumor…'
Rin… step by step, you are steadily growing. Your heart, it's becoming like that.
Into an adult.
Into a true mage (魔法師), one who can freely share the light of magic with a smile to anyone.