Search

The Problematic Child of the Magic Tower - Chapter 208

Font Size
-
16
+
Line Height
-
24
+
Font Options
Poppins
Reader Colors
default

------------------

[Translator - Night]

[Proofreader - Gun]

------------------

Chapter 208: Encounter (1)

“…….”

“…….”

A deep silence stretched between them.

It was a false peace, one that would surely shatter if someone so much as tapped it.

“Hmm.”

The wolf beastkin scanned them with a look that said he couldn’t understand.

“The humans I met before would charge at me like they were ready to kill… but you lot are calm.”

“…….”

Receiving no response, he surprisingly let out a faint chuckle.

A soft voice flowed from the mouth of the wolf.

“Well, I prefer it this way. If you're scared, let me assure you—there’s no need to be.”

“…….”

“I only wish to talk. Not with fakes who worship us like gods, but with real humans like you.”

After a moment of silence, Sasha’s message magic came from behind.

—Master, he seems a lot friendlier than we expected, doesn’t he?

Friendly?

The moment Oscar heard that, he let out an involuntary snort.

At the same time, the wolf’s gaze turned to him.

“If it's such a funny story, I’d love to hear it too.”

“Oh, it’s nothing much.”

Oscar wiped away tears of laughter and calmly spoke to the level-8 powerhouse.

“It’s just funny how a beast keeps trying to act like a person. Don’t you think it’s hilarious too?”

“…….”

The beast’s eyes stared intently—calm as the sea.

Then he asked,

“Hmph. In a situation like this, that kind of provocation doesn’t seem like the wisest choice.”

“A situation like this? I don’t really get what you mean. Why don’t you spell it out?”

“Well, obviously I came here to talk with you…”

The wolf chuckled despite himself, raising a paw to cover his protruding snout.

“Oh dear. It is a little funny, I’ll admit.”

“Right?”

The two smiled at each other.

Sasha, having no clue what was going on, just rolled her eyes in confusion.

The wolf let out a soft sigh and asked,

“When did you notice?”

“From the start. You looked so giddy just seeing us.”

“Tsk… I must’ve gotten too excited at the thought of smelling blood again after so long.”

There was no longer any attempt to hide the hostility in the beast’s eyes.

The once calm sea now stirred with waves of killing intent.

“Even so, you caught on quickly. Among humans—not livestock—you’re definitely a useful one.”

“Livestock, huh…”

So that’s what he thought of those who worship them like gods.

Oscar didn’t particularly feel like defending them.

After all, demons were always like this.

Even thinking about "coexistence" was proof of how naïve they’d been.

“Hoo, I was planning to toy with you until you sank into despair. But now the thrill’s gone.”

“Pity. I was quite enjoying watching you struggle to act like an intellectual.”

“Is that so?”

Baring his fangs in a wide grin, the wolf spoke.

“Then take that enjoyment with you—on your way to the afterlife.”

In the end, meetings between humans and demons always ended like this.

It had been the same 21 years ago, and nothing had changed since then.

It was a bit of a grim thought, but Oscar was thankful for it.

‘Everything else has changed with time, but these guys are still exactly the same.’

He was grateful that at least some things hadn’t changed.

—Prepare for combat.

Oscar’s message magic rang in the ears of his comrades.

The first to move was none other than Oran Quill.

From behind, a wave of mana swept through the area in an instant.

“World Liberation.”

“……!”

As expected from someone trained in the Grey Zone—he seemed to understand demons better than anyone.

He, who had been waiting silently for the right moment, didn’t hesitate and immediately unleashed the spell.

“Hooh… This is…?”

The beast’s gaze, now laced with interest, scanned the surroundings.

Before he realized it, he was standing on a “stage.”

The four others watched from the audience seats, with moonlight from the night sky acting as the spotlight.

Crack!

Oran’s eyes glowed blue as he gripped threads of mana with both hands.

『World Liberation: Puppet Symphony』

At the same time, a hundred puppets seated on the stage began taking their positions.

Each one humanoid in form, resembling mannequins from a high-end tailor’s shop.

…An orchestra?

One puppet bent its neck into a violin-playing posture.

Another gripped a pair of sticks and sat in front of a drum.

Others held horns, cymbals, oboes, bassoons—each equipped with instruments forming a full symphony.

They waited silently, ready.

“Hoo.”

Oran slowly rose from the audience, exhaling deeply as he moved his hands.

The motion resembled that of a conductor leading an orchestra.

And with it, a clear tone pierced the air.

-♬

The music began with the violins—light and lively.

As the first melody bloomed, Oran’s fingers began to dance.

Thousands of threads extended from his ten fingers, intricately connected to each puppet’s joints.

-♪~♬

Suddenly, the tempo accelerated.

Several puppets playing violins abruptly stood up and charged at the wolf beastkin.

Their bows slashed through the air like swords, and the wolf observed it all with fascination.

“As expected—faster than anticipated.”

Without much effort, he dodged the attacks and crushed the puppets’ heads with his large hands.

Crunch! Crack!

“Tougher than they look.”

Though a few puppets were lost, the music showed no signs of faltering.

Step. Step.

Puppets seated in the audience descended onto the stage, taking over their fallen comrades’ roles.

“…So the structure is such that I must eliminate all of them.”

The wolf nodded as he looked at the puppets that filled both the stage and the audience.

“This is a fine time to appreciate the music.”

* * *

The orchestra’s performance moved toward its grand finale.

The song, having completely lost its initial light-heartedness, had grown as grim and heavy as the number of puppets piled up on the stage.

Yet, one thing it had not lost was its speed.

“Huff, huff.”

To maintain that, Oran was moving both hands frantically, drenched in sweat as though caught in a downpour.

‘Only about half the puppets remain now. I need to make a decision.’

Assessing the situation, Oscar glanced around.

To his left sat Kaya Lockwood, arms folded, as though merely enjoying a regular concert.

------------------

[Translator - Night]

[Proofreader - Gun]

------------------

To his right, Sasha sat quietly, composed.

Meeting her eyes in the air, she asked,

“Shall we step in? That wolf demon must be pretty worn out by now.”

“No.”

The one who answered was Oran.

Standing a row in front of them, he responded while conducting in a dazzling display with both hands.

“Don’t interfere with my stage. Just managing the puppets’ choreography is enough to melt my brain.”

It was unusually blunt for Oran, who usually showed a degree of politeness to Sasha.

That spoke to how intensely focused he was on the puppets on stage.

‘…Logically, he’s right.’

Oscar’s expression as he looked down at the stage wasn’t good.

Hundreds of puppets lay shattered on the stage, forming a small mountain.

Yet their opponent hadn't even lost his breath.

‘The difference is staggering.’

Level 7 and Level 8.

Some might say it’s just a difference of one number.

But for the person experiencing it, it feels like an insurmountable wall—one that might take a lifetime to climb.

Had the opponent not held back, the battle would’ve ended long ago.

No one understood that better than Oran himself.

‘The change in the tempo midway through the performance is probably because of that.’

Oran must have seriously tried to kill that demon at first.

But from a certain point, the tempo of the performance changed.

‘From then on, he completely abandoned any control over tempo.’

It only got faster—never once did it slow down.

That meant he had already accepted and anticipated his defeat.

‘Since then, he’s been buying time—for us.’

To make the enemy use up just a bit more stamina and magic.

To reveal as much of the enemy’s skill and strength as possible.

Knowing this, all three showed somber expressions.

“Grrgh!”

The sweet and grand music was no more.

Every puppet—on stage and in the audience—rushed toward the wolf beastkin.

They swarmed him, one after another, piling on to keep him pinned down.

“…So the music has ended.”

Crash!

Each time the wolf beastkin moved his body, puppets unable to withstand the force were flung off.

In the face of that overwhelming power, the puppets were smashed like mere bugs.

“Is this the last of them?”

Crunch!

The wolf beastkin crushed the last puppet’s head.

As the music that had filled the space vanished, perfect silence descended.

“Or…”

His gaze turned to Oran, who stood in the audience.

“Do you still have more toys to show me, Maestro?”

“…Haa, haa.”

Panting and drenched in sweat, Oran bit down on his lip.

Oscar placed a hand on his shoulder and spoke.

“Don’t push yourself. This is enough.”

“Damn it, that guy’s insanely strong.”

The moment Oran muttered in frustration, the curtain finally fell on the brilliant stage.

As the stage, shrouded in curtains, cleanly vanished, the dreary red forest path reappeared.

The wolf beastkin, hands behind his back, asked,

“So, who’s going to entertain me next? Or will you all come at once this time?”

“There’s no other way but a joint attack. Let’s go together.”

As Kaya rolled her shoulders lightly, Oscar—his face showing newfound resolve—used message magic to communicate with the others.

—We have no chance if we fight him head-on.

Even if Oran Quill was the weakest among the level 7s,

He used World Liberation to fight that wolf beastkin.

‘But the opponent didn’t even lose his breath.’

So even if Kaya and Sasha also unleashed their World Liberation, with Oscar’s help on top, could they really win?

The odds were slim.

At best, an 8% chance.

—So what are you suggesting? Do you have an alternative?

Kaya glanced at him and asked.

Oscar looked at each of the three in turn and moved his lips.

—I swear on this spot: I will return.

—Wait, are you saying you’re leaving now?

Kaya narrowed her eyes and shot him a threatening glare.

Oscar didn’t avert his gaze and answered,

—Yes. There’s no time to explain. And I doubt that beast has much patience either.

He raised his index finger.

—Ten minutes. Just buy me ten minutes.

—What are you even planning to do in that time…?

—Got it.

Unlike the skeptical Kaya, Sasha nodded firmly.

Then she looked at him with steady eyes, unshaken by doubt or fear.

Just like she had done 21 years ago.

—Because that’s the best choice for all of us, right?

A soft breeze brushed against their cheeks.

The wind gathered around Sasha’s petite frame,

And then it howled like a storm.

—The ten minutes Oscar asked for—I’ll buy them, even if it costs me my life.

The calm gaze of Sasha, the White Tower Master, locked onto the beastkin.

—So don’t worry. Go.

------------------

[Translator - Night]

[Proofreader - Gun]

------------------


Next Chapter
Chapter 209
Jun 9, 2025
Facing an Issue?
Let us know, and we'll help ASAP
Join Our Socials
to explore more
discord
Discord

225 Chapters

Chapter 224
6 days ago
Coin
100
Chapter 223
Jun 27, 2025
Coin
100
Chapter 222
Jun 26, 2025
Coin
100
Chapter 221
Jun 22, 2025
Coin
100
Chapter 220 New
15 hours ago
Chapter 219
3 days ago
Chapter 218
6 days ago
Chapter 217
Jun 27, 2025
Chapter 216
Jun 26, 2025
Chapter 215
Jun 22, 2025
Chapter 214
Jun 20, 2025
Chapter 213
Jun 19, 2025
Chapter 212
Jun 14, 2025
Chapter 211
Jun 11, 2025
Chapter 210
Jun 10, 2025
Chapter 209
Jun 9, 2025
Chapter 208
Jun 7, 2025
Chapter 207
Jun 5, 2025
Chapter 206
Jun 2, 2025
Chapter 205
May 31, 2025
Chapter 204
May 30, 2025
Chapter 203
May 28, 2025
Chapter 202
May 26, 2025
Chapter 201
May 25, 2025
Chapter 200
May 24, 2025
Chapter 199
May 21, 2025
Chapter 198
May 20, 2025
Chapter 197
May 19, 2025
Chapter 196
May 18, 2025
Chapter 195
May 17, 2025
Chapter 194
May 16, 2025
Chapter 193
May 15, 2025
Chapter 192
May 14, 2025
Chapter 191
May 13, 2025
Chapter 190
May 12, 2025
Chapter 189
May 10, 2025
Chapter 188
May 8, 2025
Chapter 187
May 6, 2025
Chapter 186
May 5, 2025
Chapter 185
May 4, 2025
Chapter 184
May 3, 2025
Chapter 183
May 2, 2025
Chapter 182
Apr 28, 2025
Chapter 181
Apr 26, 2025
Chapter 180
Apr 23, 2025
Chapter 179
Apr 22, 2025
Chapter 178
Apr 21, 2025
Chapter 177
Apr 20, 2025
Chapter 176
Apr 19, 2025
Chapter 175
Apr 17, 2025
Chapter 174
Apr 16, 2025
Chapter 173
Apr 11, 2025
Chapter 172
Apr 9, 2025
Chapter 171
Apr 3, 2025
Chapter 170
Apr 1, 2025
Chapter 169
Mar 31, 2025
Chapter 168
Mar 30, 2025
Chapter 167
Mar 29, 2025
Chapter 166
Mar 28, 2025
Chapter 165
Mar 27, 2025
Chapter 164
Mar 25, 2025
Chapter 163
Mar 24, 2025
Chapter 162
Mar 23, 2025
Chapter 161
Mar 23, 2025
Chapter 160
Mar 20, 2025
Chapter 159
Mar 19, 2025
Chapter 158
Mar 17, 2025
Chapter 157
Mar 17, 2025
Chapter 156
Mar 16, 2025
Chapter 155
Mar 15, 2025
Chapter 154
Mar 14, 2025
Chapter 153
Mar 13, 2025
Chapter 152
Mar 12, 2025
Chapter 151
Mar 11, 2025
Chapter 150
Mar 10, 2025
Chapter 149
Mar 9, 2025
Chapter 148
Mar 8, 2025
Chapter 147
Mar 5, 2025
Chapter 146
Mar 4, 2025
Chapter 145
Mar 3, 2025
Chapter 144
Mar 2, 2025
Chapter 143
Mar 1, 2025
Chapter 142
Feb 28, 2025
Chapter 141
Feb 27, 2025
Chapter 140
Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 139
Feb 25, 2025
Chapter 138
Feb 24, 2025
Chapter 137
Feb 22, 2025
Chapter 136
Feb 21, 2025
Chapter 135
Feb 20, 2025
Chapter 134
Feb 19, 2025
Chapter 133
Feb 18, 2025
Chapter 132
Feb 17, 2025
Chapter 131
Feb 16, 2025
Chapter 130
Feb 15, 2025
Chapter 129
Feb 14, 2025
Chapter 128
Feb 14, 2025
Chapter 127
Feb 10, 2025
Chapter 126
Feb 9, 2025
Chapter 125
Feb 8, 2025
Chapter 124
Feb 7, 2025
Chapter 123
Feb 6, 2025
Chapter 122
Feb 5, 2025
Chapter 121
Feb 4, 2025
Chapter 120
Feb 3, 2025
Chapter 119
Feb 2, 2025
Chapter 118
Feb 1, 2025
Chapter 117
Jan 30, 2025
Chapter 116
Jan 29, 2025
Chapter 115
Jan 28, 2025
Chapter 114
Jan 27, 2025
Chapter 113
Jan 26, 2025
Chapter 112
Jan 25, 2025
Chapter 111
Jan 24, 2025
Chapter 110
Jan 23, 2025
Chapter 109
Jan 22, 2025
Chapter 108
Jan 22, 2025
Chapter 107
Jan 22, 2025
Chapter 106
Jan 21, 2025
Chapter 105
Jan 20, 2025
Chapter 104
Jan 19, 2025
Chapter 103
Jan 18, 2025
Chapter 102
Jan 17, 2025
Chapter 101
Jan 16, 2025
Chapter 100
Jan 15, 2025
Chapter 99
Jan 15, 2025
Chapter 98
Jan 14, 2025
Chapter 97
Jan 13, 2025
Chapter 96
Jan 13, 2025
Chapter 95
Jan 9, 2025
Chapter 94
Jan 21, 2025
Chapter 93
Jan 7, 2025
Chapter 92
Jan 6, 2025
Chapter 91
Jan 5, 2025
Chapter 90
Jan 4, 2025
Chapter 89
Jan 3, 2025
Chapter 88
Jan 2, 2025
Chapter 87
Jan 1, 2025
Chapter 86
Dec 30, 2024
Chapter 85
Dec 29, 2024
Chapter 84
Dec 28, 2024
Chapter 83
Dec 27, 2024
Chapter 82
Dec 26, 2024
Chapter 81
Dec 26, 2024
Chapter 80
Dec 25, 2024
Chapter 79
Dec 25, 2024
Chapter 78
Dec 23, 2024
Chapter 77
Dec 22, 2024
Chapter 76
Dec 21, 2024
Chapter 75
Dec 20, 2024
Chapter 74
Dec 19, 2024
Chapter 73
Dec 19, 2024
Chapter 72
Dec 18, 2024
Chapter 71
Dec 17, 2024
Chapter 70
Dec 16, 2024
Chapter 69
Dec 15, 2024
Chapter 68
Dec 14, 2024
Chapter 67
Dec 14, 2024
Chapter 66
Dec 13, 2024
Chapter 65
Dec 12, 2024
Chapter 64
Dec 11, 2024
Chapter 63
Dec 10, 2024
Chapter 62
Dec 9, 2024
Chapter 61
Dec 8, 2024
Chapter 60
Dec 7, 2024
Chapter 59
Dec 6, 2024
Chapter 58
Dec 5, 2024
Chapter 57
Dec 5, 2024
Chapter 56
Dec 4, 2024
Chapter 55
Dec 3, 2024
Chapter 54
Dec 2, 2024
Chapter 53
Dec 2, 2024
Chapter 52
Dec 2, 2024
Chapter 51
Dec 2, 2024
Chapter 50
Dec 1, 2024
Chapter 49
Nov 30, 2024
Chapter 48
Nov 29, 2024
Chapter 47
Nov 28, 2024
Chapter 46
Nov 27, 2024
Chapter 45
Nov 26, 2024
Chapter 44
Nov 26, 2024
Chapter 43.5: Illustrations
Nov 26, 2024
Chapter 43
Nov 25, 2024
Chapter 42
Nov 25, 2024
Chapter 41
Nov 24, 2024
Chapter 40
Nov 24, 2024
Chapter 39
Nov 23, 2024
Chapter 38
Nov 23, 2024
Chapter 37
Nov 22, 2024
Chapter 36
Nov 22, 2024
Chapter 35
Nov 21, 2024
Chapter 34
Nov 21, 2024
Chapter 33
Nov 21, 2024
Chapter 32
Nov 20, 2024
Chapter 31
Nov 20, 2024
Chapter 30
Nov 19, 2024
Chapter 29
Nov 19, 2024
Chapter 28
Nov 18, 2024
Chapter 27
Nov 18, 2024
Chapter 26
Nov 17, 2024
Chapter 25
Nov 16, 2024
Chapter 24
Nov 16, 2024
Chapter 23
Nov 15, 2024
Chapter 22
Nov 15, 2024
Chapter 21
Nov 15, 2024
Chapter 20
Nov 14, 2024
Chapter 19
Nov 14, 2024
Chapter 18
Nov 14, 2024
Chapter 17
Nov 14, 2024
Chapter 16
Nov 14, 2024
Chapter 15
Nov 13, 2024
Chapter 14
Nov 13, 2024
Chapter 13
Nov 13, 2024
Chapter 12
Nov 13, 2024
Chapter 11
Nov 13, 2024
Chapter 10
Nov 12, 2024
Chapter 9
Nov 11, 2024
Chapter 8
Nov 11, 2024
Chapter 7
Nov 10, 2024
Chapter 6
Nov 10, 2024
Chapter 5
Nov 9, 2024
Chapter 4
Nov 9, 2024
Chapter 3
Nov 9, 2024
Chapter 2
Nov 9, 2024
Chapter 1: Prologue
Nov 9, 2024