Scientific Wizard

As his colleagues grew more agitated, even suggesting imprisoning Laut for interrogation, Ebury hurriedly intervened to explain.

"Everyone, I can vouch for Laut's words with my life. The Wizard's Land truly exists; it lies beyond the Misty Sea."

Ebury stated unequivocally. While he hadn't personally reached the Wizard's Land, the craftsmanship of magic couldn't be fabricated. Whether it was an invisible airship larger than a house or an alchemical device producing electrical currents, a solid magical theory supported them.

Crucially, before leaving the estate, Lynn demonstrated something "interesting" to him that shattered Ebury's doubts.

Because their so-called Thunder Magic was utterly meaningless before the other party.

Ebury staked his life, causing some wizards to hesitate. However, Rell and others became more convinced that Ebury had betrayed them.

Anthony raised his hand to halt the arguing and turned to Laut, speaking solemnly. "Since you claim to hail from the Wizard's Land, where is your proof?"

"Our airship is currently parked outside the capital. If you're interested, you're welcome to visit the Wizard's Land yourself," Laut stated gravely.

Flora couldn't contain herself; this was clearly a trap. But before she could object, Laut spoke again. "Furthermore, Lord Lynn instructed me to bring an intriguing gift. I'd like your permission to demonstrate it. I believe you'll find it intriguing."

"What gift?" Anthony asked, puzzled.

Laut turned to Rell. "Sir, I assume you've already inspected what I've brought?"

"Hmph, this thing can also be called a gift? It's an insult to Master Anthony." Rell snorted but allowed it to be brought forward.

All eyes were immediately drawn to see what this cripple from the Wizard's Land had brought—a cage made of interwoven copper wires, chest-high and spherical.

Flora's expression soured. Thoughts akin to Rell's surfaced in her mind. This too was called a gift?

"It's called a Faraday Cage." Laut hastened to introduce. "It's a magical device, the bane of all Thunder Magic."

"Of course, as I'm not a wizard, I can't perform corresponding magic. So, I can only demonstrate using this cage. According to Lord Lynn, their principles are the same."

"No matter how powerful the thunder and lightning, they cannot breach its protection."

Laut's arrogant words ignited everyone. They stood up, glaring at Laut with eyes practically spewing flames.

"Absurd. This is seeking death. Daring to defile our school's treasures, insulting the great Thunder Magic created by Master Anthony."

Rell rebuked sharply. He had thoroughly inspected it; it was merely a copper-made cage devoid of any magical aura.

To think, powerful thunderstorms contained temperatures capable of melting steel and copper conducted electricity. Anyone standing within would be charred by the immense current.

Flora chuckled, astonished by someone's profound ignorance. But more than that, she was incensed. Each of them had endured hundreds of lightning strikes to learn Thunder Magic. Many colleagues fell in the pursuit of mastering its immense power.

Now, this magic-illiterate cripple pointed to a cage, claiming it countered all Thunder Magic?

Even Anthony's face displayed a hint of anger. Thunder Magic was the culmination of his life's research—no one would be allowed to defile it.

Surrounded by a group of wizards capable of ending his life at any moment, Laut felt immense pressure. In truth, he didn't want to act so arrogantly.

But Lord Lynn had specifically instructed him to suppress their arrogance, to assert dominance in their future cooperation.

However, considering the current situation, Laut began to doubt if he had gone too far.

Despite a slight regret, Laut straightened his back, refusing to be intimidated by the almost tangible malice. After all, he represented the Iyeta Academy and even the entire Wizard's Land; he couldn't afford to falter.

"Everyone, I've already tested it. Even an ordinary person without magic, with the Faraday Cage, can resist all the Thunder Magic I possess," Ebury sighed.

Only after Lynn demonstrated the Faraday Cage's effect did Ebury truly understand why Lynn sent the magic-illiterate Laut.

It was a message, indicating that once one knew how to counter it, their Thunder Magic wasn't as formidable. It couldn't even kill an ordinary person, let alone the wizards capable of constructing the Faraday Cage.

"Do you even know what you're saying, Ebury?" Rell charged forward, grabbing Ebury's collar tightly, roaring.

"The truth will prove everything, Rell." Ebury shook his head.

"If you doubt this, feel free to try it yourself," Laut interjected, walking straight into the copper cage. But he added quickly, "Of course, only using Thunder Magic."

"If you seek death yourself, don't blame me." Rell released Ebury, infuriated, and stepped up to the Faraday Cage, raising his hand toward Laut inside.

"[Lightning Storm]"

Rell cast a third-tier spell. A dazzling lightning burst forth from his fingertips, transforming into robust thunder serpents, crashing onto the Faraday Cage.

Accompanied by intense thunderclaps, terrifying arcs jumped and shimmered outside the copper cage. Powerful currents flowed through every part of the Faraday Cage.

Flora and others stared fixedly at Laut inside the cage, eager to witness this cripple, who dared mock their school's honor, be charred by the thunder.

However, reality defied their expectations.

Laut stood in the center of the cage, even arrogantly placing both feet on the copper structure without any protection. Despite thunderous explosions around him, there wasn't a trace of concern on his face.