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The master's gaze shifted to the butler whose expression made him more human. "No, this world has so many things that are strangely connected to me and I want to know the reason why."

"Are you sure about that?" The butler asked with a hint of concern in his voice.

He didn't want the master to go out of control and totally lose himself. They sealed his memories in Ari to prevent that from happening and then something like this happened. A technique that should have been known by the people hunting his master only knew was in a book in this world.

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There are too many possibilities as to why that kind of book existed in that world and the butler had no desire to explore the reason why. As much as he wanted to support the master, it might get dangerous for them to stay in that world.

"Mr. C, your brain circuits are working overtime. If I ever discover the reason for the existence of that book, I wouldn't lose control. I've already discarded most of my emotions along the way. I hope you remember that at the end of the day, I am still the master." Cygnus was not looking at the butler and was instead looking at the dark sky once again.

The stars that night were particularly bright and even the moon was giving off a brighter light. It was befitting of the night that he was on rest mode. He would certainly enjoy his days off before facing those people once again.

The news that the Magus Maximus has accepted a disciple flew like lightning around the capital. Even the king was surprised at the sudden turn of events. He didn't think that the duke would really permit his son to become a mage. To make sure that everything was still balanced, he sent someone to check out the status of the Ginehart Dukedom.

After only a day, the king already received a report telling him that the manor was in disarray. The duke's mood was not amiable and that the people were already talking. Although the duke expressed that he wanted to return to the capital and drag his son back, he couldn't leave because of the stability that his territory was experiencing.

"It looks like Duke Ginehart will have his hands full for the time being. That son of his is truly willful and unpredictable that he managed to catch the attention of that person." King Orpheus threw the report on top of his table.

For now, it was not his worry to bear but the tower's. He would instead watch from the sidelines and see what would happen. It would be interesting to see what the duke would do once he stabilizes his territory.

Cygnus returned to the tower after three days and went straight to the highest level of the tower. Surprisingly he was not stopped and was even welcomed which was not to his expectation. He thought that he was going to be stopped from even approaching the entrance to the Hall of Saints.

Unlike the other halls, the Hall of Saints was not littered with long winding halls. It was pretty straightforward. He just needed to follow the hall and he would reach the Magus Maximus's study.

Even without knocking, the door opened by itself. He grinned and entered while feigning interest in the decorations which were actually non-existent. The walls were bare and even the small lounge in the middle of the room was of dull colors.

Aside from the lounge, he could see a study table after the small lounge. Even the table was empty and the only color in that room was the bookshelf behind the study table. But even those felt lifeless to him.

"How boring," he mumbled to himself as he looked around. There was not much to see inside the room.

"It's because I don't get to have many visitors," the answer came from behind Cygnus but he was not surprised at all.

"Your life must be lonely if that's really the case," Cygnus turned around and looked at the man.

He had graying hair and yet he still looked young. His eyes were sharp and he could feel the power coming from him. He could also tell that the man was not only a mage but a warrior based on the way he stood and the way he carried himself. It was similar to how Linius was.

"Have a seat," the man gestured to the sofa as he walked first. Cygnus followed behind and also sat down to face the man.

"So how should I address you? Master? Magus Maximus? Or should I call you by your name?" The master leaned on his seat and let his palm meet in front of him like he was praying.

The man laughed at the young man's words. "Is this how you usually act? It never came to mind that the duke could bring up a man such as yourself." The Magus Maximus remained as he was, he was not intimidated by his disciple's antics.

Cygnus also laughed and placed both of his hands on the sofa's back. "Yes, this is how I have been ever since the beginning. I'm sure that my father is raging right now for raising a child like me." He was grinning as he showed no fear nor intimidation from the Magus.

Looking at the young man in front of him, the Magus had different thoughts. Watching him from the side was very different from talking to him in person. There were aspects of him that one can notice up close. His grin and his actions, they were arrogant and confident.

He came from a prestigious family so that was understandable. But, the unrestrained way of speaking and almost street like gestures coming from him would make anyone doubt that he was raised in an aristocratic family. He was the type of person that would smile in front of you but the moment you turn around, he might stab you back.

This was all conjectures but this was what he was getting from this disciple of his. He might need to observe a little bit more before he could find his answer. This should take away the boredom he was feeling while waiting for the fruition of his aspiration.

Cygnus smirked when he read what the other was thinking. He was considered as the strongest mage in the kingdom and yet he can read his mind like an open book. He has no guard at all and lets his mind wander.

The master shook his head, it must be because no one had succeeded to read the Magus's mind so he doesn't have any guard against people who can read minds. While thinking of this, a sudden thought suddenly popped in his mind which made his grin wider. There must be no one in the kingdom who can read minds before he came.

"What's so funny that it even made you grin?" The Magus noticed the change in his disciple's expression and his sudden laugh caught his attention.

"I'm sorry. I just suddenly thought of something but that does not matter right now. Back to my original question, should I call you master?" Cygnus still had a grin on his face while asking this question.

He looked like he was mocking the Magus but the man couldn't do anything about it. Their master-disciple relationship had just begun and he had time to get to know him more. Once he got ahold of how he thinks, he can use him for his own purposes. For now, he would let him be.

"Just call me Master from now on. I will teach you several things and test you after I deemed it necessary. Your magic will become an asset to the tower once honed. Be glad that even though you have shown me disrespect I still accepted you to become my disciple because I value your talent." The Magus didn't show much reaction while saying those words but Cygnus could feel that the man was actually pleased.