Supreme Monarch

After receiving a very lengthy lecture on how the magic institute in this city operated, their ranking system, points-based rewards, and their research center as well as the requirements. Tyler and Nadine finally received their rank 2 magicians badge and start-up kit that contained all the necessities for a basic mission including, a single scroll for healing, sensing traps, and camouflage with a basic map that had little to no details in it about the other regions but quite a bit about Sentro.

The map alone was worth more than all the tier 1 scrolls combined, but the basic kit itself was very valuable. It clearly demonstrated the difference between the three organizations.

With all that out of the way, Tyler and Nadine were now finally members of the Zorak magic institute. The institute in cities like these operated mostly as a guild and research center where they could m recruit young and talented mages to be sent to the magic academy every year. However, most of the institute's operations revolve around researching new spells, making magic items, and quests.

While Tyler was interested in the magic research tower in the institute, he no longer had the time for that as the lecture had taken way more time than he had expected and it was almost noon. He needed to visit the merchant guild for his payments, as well as the restaurant where he would be meeting up with the party of five he had gone Hunting with.

He also needed to visit the Runic's weapon shop to pay and receive his order before he would be able to have some time to himself to figure somethings out. Even then, he still had to return to the Fabelt's Pass to retrieve Zelda who was busy still mining the Runites from that underground cavern before the nobles can finish their preparations for subjugating the mine.

Although he had found out that there was a library in the magic institute that contained valuable Magical resources. Tyler was currently unable to access that information as he was only allowed entrance to the first floor of the library.

According to what he knew from the lecture, the library had seven levels or floors and the first level did not contain any magical books like spell books, skill books, and various others. Rather the first floor was a relatively normal library with books on literature, languages, s, and things that Tyler wasn't interested in.

However, the books on the language on the demon continent had interested him a lot as he could not read them. With the aid of magic since he could speak and understand the language since they were automatically translated to English but he was unable to read any of the books only recognizing some numbers.

While Nadine was better at reading than him, she also wasn't that adept in it as well and could only help Tyler read the title of the books. With his new magician's badge, Tyler was able to borrow five of the language books to study in his spare time.

while he was unable to use any other floors in the library, as a known Tier 3 mage, he was able to purchase a few scrolls and spellbooks from the guild shop. Their selection was not as extravagant as the magic library but it was still better than nothing.

He finally purchased the flight spell as well as various other Tier 3 spells he felt he needed although with how expensive a single spellbook was, he was unable to buy only a handful of them for now.

There spell books he bought were as follows:

Shockwave.

Flight.

Lava Arrows.

Lightning.

Thought Communication.

These were by far the most useful spells in their selection but for some reason the female staff was looking at Tyler strangely after he had made his selections which made him feel like he had done something wrong, making him a bit anxious. Perhaps she had found it strange that a new member of the guild was able to afford over 1000Dc worth of books but Tyler had no way to know this.

Receiving his items, he turned around to leave, however, it would seem like fate wanted to toy with him today as a group of magicians dressed in way too fancy of magicians' robes and flaunting their crystal badges with the symbol for the number 5 engraved on it.

They were clearly Rank 5 magicians and judging by their extravagant equipment, they were either high members of a highly ranked noble family or part of an extremely wealthy merchant family but the former seemed to be the most likely possibility.

"Well hello there, I am the great Van Kuval Grimer III, the pleasure is all yours.

The one who spoke seems to be the leader of their group of three. He was a fairly handsome fellow with a typical smug and punchable face. He had sky blue eyes and long golden hair and had a luxurious red robe with golden threads adorning it draped over his shoulders.

He held a long white staff with a large blue gem on top of it and beautiful sparkling lights dancing inside of it. He seems to have light chain mail armor inside his robe for extra protection and a few golden rings that seem to be magical items adorned his left hands.

One of the other two behind him was a warrior with a red long shield strapped to his back and a hammer by his waist as he wore quite the expensive-looking silver armor that was either made of platinum or adamantine. He had jet black hair that was combed back, a tanned skin tone, and brown eyes but more ordinary facial features when compared to Van.

The last was an archer with a longbow hung around his shoulder and two short swords by his waist. He wore leather armor lined with adamantine and had an above-average face with short curly brown hair, black eyes, and a slightly round face.

"The lord Van of the Grimer household just took his time to great commoners like you, you should show some respect and bow."

"Bow?" Tyler asked slightly tilting his head in confusion.

"Oh don't mind my companion, they are always so serious. This is the magic institute, our original status doesn't matter the only thing that matters is our ranking."

While anyone who heard that would think that statement was humble. The smug look on Van's face showed his true colors and Tyler could clearly see him trying to flash his badge at them.

"Can we help you with something? If not please move, Mr. Lix is very busy at the moment."

The one to speak was surprisingly Nadine who stood by Tyler's side and stared at the trio with a glint of anger in her eyes. Tyler hadn't expected that from her at all so he was caught off guard. He knew her personality around him was a lot more reserved than it actually was which could be considered a good and bad thing but right now she didn't seem to have her usual cool.

The effects of his ability on her had expired a while back. It had lasted longer than it used to which was a good thing but the bad thing was the side effects. While he still wasn't completely sure about it, the ability lasted for more than 5 minutes but boosting a person by two full tiers seems to affect their mana body which could kill them if care was not taken.

There was a chance the only reason that had happened was because of the current state of his mana body but that was still a theory for now and he would have to test it out after he finds a way to completely fix himself.

"You little! How dare you, a common demi-human dares speak to lord Van like that."

"Please Geim calm down, it's obvious they are outsiders and don't know any better. Someone as gracious as I am cannot take offense at their ignorance but only educate them.

The two lackeys behind him nodded in approval as they flattered him.

"Marvelous, not only is lord Van strong, but he is also kind and honorable to such lowly commoners... I mean rookies."

"Yes indeed. Lord Van is an example to all men." (Author's Note: I tried using the word demon and demoness to replace men and women for a while but had to stop since it was a bother. I didn't know how to apply it to demihumans so I'll stick with the general terms we all know for common things like this.)

At this point, Tyler was totally confused. He had no idea what was going on or why this trio of idiots had blocked his path and had chosen to waste his time.

"Do pardon my companion, Mr. Van, she indeed was a bit rude however, she spoke only the truth and we are already quite late for an appointment."

"Please show some respect to Lord Van and address him as Lord, he is the third son of the of the Grimer family, and inCase you don't know, that is the family of a demon Earl."

The one who spoke was the archer that had been called Geim by Van earlier. However, Tyler completely agree honored him, and stared at Van instead. Seeing this, Geim was about to retort when Van raised an arm to stop him.

"Calm down Geim, we're not here for war, we're here for peace, and to help our fellow magicians."

"Of course you're right, please forgive me, lord Van."

"Nonsense, you did nothing wrong. So I heard that the two of you were somehow able to defeat Kal in a duel, which is impressive, even if it was two on one. What say you, why don't you join my party."

"Be grateful for lord Van's invite. Rank 1's like yourselves have no chance in making it out there without our protection."

Saying that Tyler could see the confident looks on their faces and could not help but wonder if they were serious or not. The fact that they called them rank 1s showed they had not witnessed Nadine's fight and had only heard a vague rumor yet they chose to rush out here to stop them.

With an exasperated sigh, Tyler promptly shook his head as he held back Nadine from doing something and politely declined. He had only just joined the guild so doing something to one of its high rankers might cause a problem for his plans later on.

"We'll have to decline your kind offer, we have no use for a party so If you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way."

"No use?"

Ignoring the group's shocked expression, Tyler dragged Nadine along as they both walked around the trio towards the exit of the hall.

"Me? Of no use? Me useless?"

Walking ever closer to the door, Tyler could hear the group muttering to themselves and could not help but sigh. Looking around, there were only a few people paying attention to them but still.

"You ignorant pleasant! How dare you call me, Van Kuval Grimer, the third son of the Grimer family useless, you'll pay for this!!"

Tyler and Nadine slightly turned around to see the three glares that stared at them, and it didn't seem like they would stop at just that even though this was the middle of the quiet lobby. The shout had also drawn in the attention of many and it seemed like the staffs were on their way here to mediate the situation.

However—

"You'll pay dearly for this... Die!!!

Summon Fire Elemental." (Tier 4)

Screaming at the pair, Val cast a spell and a large crimson magic circle appeared on the ground before him as the temperature in the hall rose rapidly at the arrival of the elemental that had dominion over fire.

Seeing the magic circle formed on the ground, Tyler had to admit that his interest was slightly peaked as he observed the construction of such a high-tiered magic circle from a relatively close range. However, upon the arrival of the monster, the attention of everyone in the hall was now on them and he was also running late for his appointment so he needed to end this quickly and Nadine shared his thoughts.

"I am way too busy for this nonsense."

Saying that both Tyler's and Nadine's eyes flashed red as Van and his goons all suddenly froze. Their minds went blank as they lost the grip of their consciousnesses and passed out. The summoned elemental that had only just appeared began to disperse as the tye connection between it and his master was broken.