Chapter 20: Journey (4)
“There’s nothing more to teach.”
Those who heard Dereck’s statement could only tilt their heads, confused at first.
His student, Diella, was mastering first-tier magic, while Dereck had nearly perfected second-tier magic and was beginning to glimpse the realm of third-tier magic.
The magical level between the two was as vast as heaven and earth, yet Dereck claimed there was no point in continuing to teach Diella.
“From this point on, I cannot determine whether my involvement will have a positive effect on Lady Diella’s magical growth.”
The setting was the Grand Duke’s office. Even in broad daylight, the office was shrouded in a strange dimness, giving it an oppressive feel.
Grand Duke Raymond Oswald Duplain sat, turning in his chair, calmly listening to Dereck’s explanation.
“Your Grace must have noticed Lady Diella’s use of mana—it differs slightly from rule-based aristocratic magic.”
“I suspected it was Wild Academy theory.”