Chapter 41: Join the Party
"If it's not too much trouble, could you demonstrate your abilities...?"
When Leon nodded, assuming it was natural, the bearded Maxius led him to the backyard of the building.
'For a third-rank...'
Leon flipped his palm and began to speak, pretending to recite a spell incantation that he had memorized.
"Pluvia."
Water droplets began to gather in Leon's palm. The droplets grew larger, eventually becoming twice the size of a human face.
This was the lowest-level water magic that Peter had taught him when he became a regular student. Since Arpina's summons were too specific, demonstrating this level of magic was enough to prove his abilities as a third-rank magician.
"A water-element magician, I see."
"Ah, I can also use wind and fire."
"A three-element magician..."
Maxius scrutinized Leon. Although he was trying to cover his face as much as possible with his robe, Leon's small frame made it clear he was far from being an adult. His youthful face peeked out from beneath the robe.
Maxius had seen many magicians before. He knew that to reach the third rank at such a young age required a certain level of "talent." He also understood that this talent was often related to elemental affinities.