Ascension To Divine Throne - Chapter 103

Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Why Are You Two Competing for My Disciple?
Chapter 103: Why Are You Two Competing for My Disciple?

Feeling the headmaster’s gaze on him, Odysseus knew he couldn’t hide it any longer and honestly said:

“A student from the academy named William Cain, he is a Bronze-level arcanist.”

“Arcanist?”

Josef turned to Odysseus in shock.

No wonder, no wonder Odysseus had no regard for his dignity in competing for the disciple!

No wonder William had such high talent and skill in micro runes!

As a Master of Runes, Josef was very aware of what being an arcanist represented—a potential to touch the legendary realm, not to mention a Bronze-tier arcanist who had completed the transition.

“A Bronze-Tier arcanist?”

“Flame of Judgment” stroked his chin, even more interested.

No wonder these two were competing so fiercely. Not just Odysseus, but he himself was somewhat intrigued.

Good teachers are hard to find, but good disciples are even harder to find.

Just look at Odysseus, with a bunch of disciples and not a single promising one among them.

“The young fellow who has transitioned into an arcanist you mentioned, William Cain? From the Cain family?”

Apollo suddenly seemed to recall something, asking with a curious expression.

“Uh, if you’re referring to the one with the courtly viscount title, then yes, that’s him.”

Odysseus was somewhat confused.

What’s going on, did the headmaster already know William?

That shouldn’t be the case. A courtly viscount or anything of the sort wouldn’t matter in the eyes of a legendary mage, let alone to himself.

Wait, when the headmaster left the academy to roam about, William hadn’t even been born yet, had he?

Apollo paid no mind to Odysseus’s puzzled look, recalling a message he had received some time ago.

[You Fucking mage, this is Joyce. William Cain, my brother’s child, take him as your disciple, and we’ll call it even for the favor you owe me.]

This message came through a magical device specifically left by Apollo for sending messages, allowing him to receive information no matter where he was.

Apollo left one at the academy and one with the Fis royal family. The device that sent him the message this time was specifically left for that legendary-level shadow dancer still in the capital.

If not for owing a favor, he wouldn’t have helped Joyce hide from the kingdom, tolerating a legendary-level shadow dancer from an external power residing in the capital. How generous must his heart be!

However, Joyce also promised not to harm the royal family without cause, which is why Apollo helped him keep his secret.

Thus, Joyce managed to stay in the capital for many years without being detected by the legendary-level fighter of the royal palace.

It’s difficult to repay a favor, especially one owed to another legendary being.

Just taking on a disciple was already quite an easy way to settle the debt.

So, after receiving the message, despite being far from the Fis Kingdom, Apollo rushed back through consecutive long-distance teleports.

So, the disciple Joyce wanted him to take on was this William Cain?

Apollo had thought to himself that he couldn’t refuse to repay Joyce’s favor. If William had decent talent, he would invest more effort; if not, he’d just provide some basic teaching, knowing Joyce would understand.

But he didn’t expect William’s talent to not just be good, but astonishingly so.

Apollo himself only transitioned to an arcanist after advancing to the gold level and step by step broke through to the legendary realm.

He naturally knew the significance of being an arcanist, so he became very interested in William.

With the talent William showed, he fully qualified to become his disciple.

That’s good, not only could he repay Joyce’s favor but also gain a promising disciple. He considered himself quite lucky.

Apollo’s thoughts shifted, realizing this was a profitable deal. Although Joyce knew William had transitioned to an arcanist with outstanding talent, he wasn’t a mage himself and didn’t fully grasp how extraordinary being a Bronze-level arcanist was, hence the situation.

Initially, Joyce had planned for Apollo to take Lisa as a disciple, but William’s change and progress altered his plans.

“So it was you guys competing for my disciple. Well, then there’s no issue.”

Apollo said with a smile, looking at the two before him.

“What?”

Josef and Odysseus exchanged looks, wondering when William became “Flame of Judgment’s” disciple, and why they weren’t aware.

Seeing their doubtful gazes, Apollo cleared his throat and sternly said, “Doubting me? Honestly, William’s talent is good, but that’s about it. If it weren’t for an old friend asking me, he’d hardly qualify to be my disciple!”

So, there was a significant figure behind William!

This thought crossed Josef and Odysseus’s minds, and they immediately stopped doubting.

Joking aside, they only had the courage to resist with their gaze. It’s rare enough for a legendary being to explain themselves; what more could they ask for? Besides, they didn’t think the dean would joke about this matter. After all, if he truly insisted on taking William as his disciple, neither of them would dare to object.

“Alright, head back, and try not to be so impulsive next time. Others might think our academy is full of warmongers!”

With a wave of his hand, Apollo disappeared from in front of Josef and Odysseus, along with William’s identity card from Odysseus.

“Ah~”

Feeling a bit melancholic for not gaining the disciple he admired, Odysseus paid no attention to Josef and flew directly out of the dueling arena.

Josef, on the other hand, wasn’t as upset as Odysseus. After all, William had already acknowledged him as his teacher. Competing with Odysseus was one thing, but challenging “Flame of Judgment” was another. He was content with the current situation.

Moreover, having his student recognized by a legendary mage seemed to reflect even more honor on himself!

The sparring with Odysseus was a good exercise after being cooped up for so long. Since the magic in his equipment would recover by the next day, there was no loss.

Especially with Lord Stephens back at the academy, it was good news for Josef.

Joining the Fis Royal Magic Academy was to gain guidance from a legendary mage. Apollo mentioned he could seek advice during his stay, which felt like a long-awaited clarity after ten years for Josef.

He eagerly planned to complete the composite magic rune for William and then seek guidance from the headmaster.

With a cheerful demeanor, Josef headed towards the Fifth Magic Workshop, not at all looking like someone who had his disciple taken away.

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Elsewhere, after finalizing cooperation with the Canlight Union Chamber of Commerce alongside Mora, William returned home with him.

Mora said such a big event required careful planning, so he left first.

That’s good. It was the first time William saw Mora so proactive, aside from matters concerning women.

With the day still early, William wasted no time and went straight to his underground laboratory to continue his arcane research.

Since breaking through to the Silver level, William had many new ideas but hadn’t achieved a breakthrough yet.

After a while, Joyce, busy in the mansion, suddenly stopped and looked towards the basement.

“So the old man finally showed up!”

Unaware of the changes around him, William continued to focus on analyzing and constructing spell models.

Suddenly, a voice broke the silence of the basement.

“If you construct it like that, it’ll explode in three seconds!”