The Envied Archmage (4)

“Is that... the student archmage everyone’s been talking about?”

“Her skill is exactly as rumored. No, it’s even beyond the rumors.”

The audience began to stir.

An overwhelming display: with a single wave of her hand, she had erased Edwin’s flames, which had taken over Elterion Hall.

Though winter was still far away, the pale frost settling over the practice grounds proved just how incredible her magic was.

On top of that, the silver-white staff floating behind Lunaris also drew everyone’s attention.

“Is that the Arke? The very one said to have been used by an ancient witch...”

“So the rumor that the Imperial Family gave it to her was true.”

“With talent like that, of course she can wield a witch’s legacy. It’s no wonder she’s regarded as the greatest talent since the founding of the Empire.”

Amid the outpouring awe and admiration, Lunaris herself merely stretched languidly, looking as though the whole thing were a tremendous bother...