Regnum Aetern: Dual Rebirth

Chapter 161: The Academy City

The journey to the imperial capital was a long one.

The reason for that was largely because they had to travel through multiple territories in order to reach the empire. And so it took almost a whole month.

In reality, they could’ve reached their destination in far less time had they traveled through the seas. But that had not been an option for the two of them. Being nobles, there was a need to put on some performances, even though they might not have been necessary at all.

And traveling in a carriage bearing their noble family’s crest was one such performance.

As the carriage rumbled along the road, Adrian sat calmly with his eyes closed, training his mana manipulation by circulating the mana within his body.

But his focus was broken when Evangeline suddenly nudged him.

"Hey, Ad."

He slowly opened his eyes.

"What is it?"

Instead of replying, she pointed right above her head. Moments later, a crown made of water materialized above her head.

"This is a Tier Two water element spell, Ruler of Waves. It drastically increases my control over water. Paired with water manipulation, it’s currently the strongest move in my arsenal."

Adrian asked in a bored tone.

"And?"

She hesitated.

"I was thinking... what if my other three elements had a spell like this too? It would increase my power by quite a lot. And those spells would remain useful even after I reach higher Phases. So, um... what I was trying to say was... Adi, won’t you please make those spells for me?"

Adrian narrowed his eyes.

"I can make them, probably. But it will take quite a lot of time and effort, especially since I have no understanding of those three elements. So what do I get in return for putting in all that effort? You must know that I will not simply do it for you if I get nothing out of it."

"What do you want in return...?" She asked tensely. "I will do anything you want as long as it’s something I’m capable of."

’She really doesn’t know how to negotiate.’

Adrian pulled out the sword at his waist alongside its sheath and tossed it to her.

"Turn this thing into a magitool. Its function should be that when I channel mana through it, the blade gets covered in lightning. Lightning is a derived element of fire, so you should be able to do it."

Evangeline awkwardly caught the sword. She stared at it for a bit before looking at him with a troubled expression.

"But Adi, I don’t know any lightning spells..."

"Then just learn," he said flatly. "I will also be putting in quite a lot of effort, so it is only fair that you do the same."

Evangeline still looked troubled but nodded in the end.

"Okay... I will try my best..."

’Looks like it really paid off. It really was a good decision.’

Six years ago, Adrian had offered her a deal to enter a mutual partnership. Although things got twisted a bit before she was able to accept his offer, he somehow achieved what he wanted since Sir Avalon taught her sealing magic during the five years he had been away.

He had realized it after their first spar. The greatest advantage of her four major elemental affinities was the versatility she had in her ability to create magitools.

Adrian could think up hundreds of ways to make use of such an ability. It could even become one of his greatest assets. And so, he was helping the girl grow to the best of his abilities.

Adrian glanced outside the window.

They had finally entered the imperial capital. But they had yet to arrive at their destination.

’The Imperial Academy...’