Ery noticed the expression plastered on Magus Xion's face and could not help but be worried. Magus Xion was silent, thinking about what to say, after a while, he looked at Ery and said, "Ery, tell . Why do you want to win the ga?"
Ery was stunned when he heard the unexpected question. However, before he could even say a word, the magus spoke again, "I'm sorry. That's a stupid question. Let rephrase it."
"Why do you want to be a magus?"
This ti, the question asked by Magus Xion, combined with the magus's previous expression, made Ery worried. He truly wondered the reason Magus Xion suddenly beca so serious after learning about the five of them under the teaching of Lord Izta.
When Ery was still puzzled by the magus's behavior, Magus Xion spoke once again, "I'm sure Magus Izta has sothing planned for you and your friends. And I believe it's not my place to talk about it. However, your answer to my question will help to decide on how to help you. Therefore, think carefully and find the real answer in your heart before you say anything."
Realizing how serious Magus Xion currently was, Ery tried his best to answer, so as to not let the magus down. He then quickly fell into deep thought, 'Why did I want to be a magus?'
Coincidentally, he just thought about the matter this morning. Ery realized the new passion to compete and beco the best was much more important for him than revenge. However, when Ery thought he already knew the answer and was about to say it out loud, he suddenly stopped.
Sothing in his heart stopped him from saying it. 'Beco the best? That was not it...'
Ery then closed his eyes and dived into his consciousness, as he tried to find what was the most important thing in his heart. He didn't know why and how, but he knew that would be his answer.
As he dived in his consciousness, Ery rembered one of the most important mories of his life.
The happiest mont in his life was when he fought and won the first ga with his friends, when they supported each other and strived for success. The mont where the five of them discovered they managed to do it and celebrated together, with smiles and laughter.
Ery then tried to imagine how it would have been if he did win the ga, but by himself. He was sure the feeling he had felt would have been much different compared to when he won with his friends.
Then it hit him, it wasn't about winning he enjoyed the most. It was the feeling of working and helping each other, shoulder to shoulder, in the face of challenges. That was the greatest feeling he ever experienced so far.
Ery went on to think about what worried him the most, the things that could make him lose his sleep. And surprisingly, it wasn't about not finding the real killer of his father, nor losing the Magus Gas miserably. It was actually the face of a certain soone. Morgana.
Ery didn't have much relation with the poor girl. However, ever since he saw her being caught right in front of his eyes, Ery couldn't stop feeling worried about her predicant.
Ery took another sip of the warm tea, exhaled a huge sigh, but his eyes were determined. He had found his answer.
Staring straight at Magus Xion's eyes, Ery said, "I want to beco magus so I can protect those who I care about."
The answer gave Magus Xion a huge smile. He then took a sip of the tea and said, "Then, Magus Izta wasn't wrong about helping you all. Or at least he was not wrong in helping you."
Magus Xion took out a pouch from his storage ring and gave it to Ery. He received the pouch and felt it quite heavy, Ery directed his questioning gaze at Magus Xion, asking what this was.
Magus Xion just smiled and gestured to Ery to take a look. When Ery opened the pouch, his eyes were t with bright yellow glowing stones. A large amount of yellow spirit stone. The sight of so many spirit stones shocked Ery he nearly dropped the pouch.
"Master, w-what… what is this for?" Ery asked, stuttering.
"That's 100,000 spirit stones for you, Ery. That's a lot of stones for an acolyte, so keep it safe."
"No. I an… Why? I'm confused as to why you are giving this amount of spirit stones."
"It's for you, Ery. You will need it for the next ga."
Ery was stunned and took another look at those spirit stones. Indeed, with this amount Ery could definitely break through the maximum limit of 150 spirit force, effortlessly solving his problem of inadequate spirit force. However, he had his own principle.
"No, Master. I can't accept these stones. This is not right!"
Upon hearing that, Magus Xion laughed. "Hahaha… don't worry, Ery. In fact, I earned this much from betting that you would be able pass the first ga, Therefore, don't hesitate."
Ery was smart enough and could guess what was going on. "But, master! This is the result of your bet. I don't mind if you give a portion, but I can't accept it if you give this much" Ery replied, while shoving the pouch towards Magus Xion
"That's exactly what I was planning to do. That's the reason I summoned you here. But after hearing Lord Izta's matter and your genuine answer, I changed my mind." Magus Xion said, as he pushed the pouch back at Ery.
"And also, I'm already satisfied with seeing the angry face of that stupid magus Urix when he lost."
"..." Ery wasn't sure how to respond to that. "Master, I-"
"In fact, Ery..." Magus Xion interrupted Ery's sentence, while taking out another pouch, "Here's another 100,000."
"... What?! Master, NO!" Ery was getting more and more confused about the magus's actions.
"This is the amount I was willing to lose to that stupid magus, Ery. Which ans this is how much I put my bet on you." Magus Xion said with a smile.
"This is too much, master. I really can't..."
"Naturally, it's not just for you, but also for your friends." Magus Xion interrupted him again, surprising Ery. "What's with your expression? How can you win the next ga without their help?"
Magus Xion then added, "Of course, how much you want to share with them is up to you, though."
Ery was speechless at the magus' words. He stood up and walked next to the magus, and then knelt down. "Master, my friends and I are grateful for your generosity!"
Magus Xion imdiately pulled Ery to his feet and said, "Just don't disappoint , Ery. Don't fail. Make it to the elite class or don't co back here."
Ery once again gave his respect and said "Thank you for believing in master. I will definitely not let you down!"
"I know you won't." Magus Xion replied with a big smile, "Now, you should go before I regret giving those stones to you."
Ery smiled a little when he heard that. He then walked out the house with a step that felt much heavier than before. One more reason for Ery to succeed in the next ga.
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Author Note
Dear Earth Greatest Magus Reader, Thank you for your patience for the last 3 days.
The privilege chapters are all now published, and from today, daily chapters will start again.
As promised, I plan to publish a minimum of 60 chapters this April. Please support the novel and author by buying at least the 1 coin privilege chapter that I set to give 7 advance chapters (best record in web novel I think) Also please check out the other tier that would give up to 30 chapters and 99% discount. This privilege would really help get more inco from the novel, hence more ti to write the chapters. Please don't forget all these privilege chapters are optional. but the Power stones are mandatory. Haha Jokes
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