A Genius Boy Who Was Exiled From His Family Home for “Not Being Able To Use Magic” Becomes a Witch’s Apprentice and Masters All Magic in the Right Way. This Is How You Use Your Magic, You Know?

Chapter 117.1. Progress

After finishing his initial attack, Hermes lands on the ground.

Looking at the other side of the battlefield, where his magic had exploded, he mutters…

“…It’s weaker than I expected.”

“What part of that was weak?”

A voice, filled with exasperation, comes from the side.

As expected, it was his master, wearing a fitting expression.

“You blew away multiple dungeon bosses at once, and you’re still dissatisfied? What was that just now?”

“It’s a composite Bloodline Magic. That’s just a temporary name. In theory, I can still increase the output, but… I need more practice to combine them properly.”

“…Well, whatever. The fact is you saved us.”

With a sigh that contained equal parts awe and exasperation, she ended the conversation, reminding herself of his absurd power that she’d nearly forgotten.

“I’m glad you made it, Hermes. …But you were much later than I expected. I won’t criticize you anymore, but… what were you doing?”

“…I was held up by a spy.”

“!?”

Katia is sharp.

The word ‘spy’, Hermes’s unusual hesitation, and the absence of the girl who should have been here already…

It was enough for her to put two and two together.

“…Rest assured. I don’t think there’ll be any more interference.”

“…I see. Got it.”

But now was not the time to press him further.

The situation didn’t allow for long conversations. With that decision, they turned to face the monsters together.

At the same time, Albert and the B-Class students arrived. Hermes offered them words of appreciation.

“You all did well. …To hold your ground against monsters of that level for so long is a remarkable achievement.”

“I should be asking you what on earth you are── but I’ll accept the compliment. I know you’re not the type to make snide remarks.”

Besides, Albert’s expression turned grim as he looked in the opposite direction.

“It’s no time for sarcasm.”

“…Indeed.”

Before them stood many more monsters, likely as strong as the ones they had just fought.

And what’s more… the survivors of the group Hermes had blown away were receiving healing magic from other monsters and preparing to rejoin the battle.

──They’re even getting reinforcements. This is no different from an army.

There was no other choice but to face them. Albert spoke first, sharing the realization.

“So. You have a way to deal with them?”

“Yes. I have a few other spells besides the one I just used.”

“Would it be easier if you fought solo, or is there something we can do?”

At the straightforward and precise question, both Hermes and Katia widened their eyes.

But the help was welcome.

“…To take them all down, even I don’t have enough mana. I’ll use a big spell to thin them out or stop their movements, and I’d like you to finish them off. Katia-sama, please cover any that slip through.”

“Understood.”

“Got it.”

With their plan set, Hermes voiced a question that had been on his mind.

“…By the way.”

“Hm?”

“Katia I understand, and Albert too, but… why aren’t the B-Class students… that, surprised by my magic?”

That’s right.

This was the first time Hermes had unleashed his full [Emerald Tablet] in the academy.

And in the past, anyone who saw it was shocked, unsettled──and in some cases, feared and rejected it. That was precisely why Jurgen had insisted on keeping Hermes’s power under wraps.

Even though the situation called for it, he had prepared himself to receive those same hostile stares that Jurgen had warned him about.

He understood now that his magic was a dangerous element in the current noble society.