I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means

In the following days, Lis returned to a very regular routine.

He practiced at the First Magic Workshop of the Royal Magic Academy during the day, and if Mr. Stephens was there, he'd go to receive guidance. Afterwards, he would study with Risa, occasionally sparring with her to practice spellcasting techniques.

He also opened up the basement laboratory in his mansion to Risa, repurposing the experimental equipment there.

After all, Lis now had access to the laboratories at the First Magic Workshop.

If Lis wasn't mistaken, after his previous incarnation's death, Housekeeper Joyce must have asked Fran Stephens to take Risa as a disciple. It was likely because of this that Risa quickly made up for her shortcomings in practical combat and managed to break through to the Legendary level.

In this way, Lis too was enjoying the treatment Risa received in his past life.

However, Lis didn't want Risa to continue practicing alone indefinitely, as this was not very beneficial to her development.

This was a future Female Mage God, after all!

Moreover, Risa had a strong affection for the Kane family, making her worthy of Lis's effort to recruit and cultivate.

There were no other ulterior motives!

Yet, it wouldn't work for Lis to teach her, as there was still a big gap between him and Risa. However, Lis already had some ideas in mind.

...

Royal Magic Academy, First Magic Workshop.

After being authenticated by the Magic Intelligent Life, Lis walked up to the third floor of the workshop and saw Fran Stephens leisurely sitting on a plush sofa, enjoying a feast.

Seeing Lis approach, Fran waved his hand, signaling him to sit down across from him.

"How has your study progressed while I was away?"

After spending some time with Fran, Lis knew that his teacher was not the kind of person who cared much about formalities, instead he was quite easygoing. Perhaps the long passage of time had made him indifferent to these rigid constraints.

Of course, that was also because Fran had the strength and confidence to back it up, as the Judgement Flame who was subtly considered to be the strongest in the eastern part of the Fanor Continent.

Picking up a piece of cookie from the table to taste, which was meticulously prepared by the pastry chef from the Royal Palace and sent over, Fran simply teleported it up from downstairs.

Lis used to be curious about the principle and even asked Fran what the magic was that could conjure up fine food.

"Hmm, that's good, keep it up," Fran responded, not particularly concerned. After all, he was already well aware of Lis's recent progress through the reports from the workshop's Magic Intelligent Life; his inquiry was nothing more than a routine display of care.

However, Fran was satisfied with Lis's progress. It was as if Lis had an epiphany, having barely glimpsed into the mastery of the Elemental Rules. Now, what was limiting him was his foundational strength.

After all, Lis was still a Silver Rank Mage. To properly master and utilize the Elemental Rules, it would be much easier as a Gold-level Mage.

"Have you encountered any difficult problems in your studies lately?"

Fran had just returned from a visit with some old friends and had some free time, which was perfect for clearing up any doubts Lis had.

"Yes, teacher," said Lis.

With Mr. Stephens away these past few days, Lis indeed had some questions waiting, so he seized the opportunity to ask for guidance.

"When experimenting with controlling Fire Element Magic, how should I better direct the release of the Bursting Attribute of the magic model's Medium Fire Element?"

...

After a pleasant learning session, the desserts on the table had been mostly eaten by the two of them.

After consulting about the doubts he had accumulated recently, Lis asked Fran nonchalantly:

"Teacher, are you known as 'Judgement Flame' because you excel at using Fire Magic?"

Fran did not mind the question, thinking his student was just a bit curious, and said,

"Indeed, but that was when I had just become a Legendary Mage, because the first thing I mastered was the Fire Element Foundation Rules, I used Shape Changing Magic of the Fire Element the most, so that's how I got such a name."

"Is that so?"

Lis appeared thoughtful as he continued,

"Teacher, there is a girl in my family who is about the same age as me, with excellent talent, almost breaking through to the Gold Level, and the power of her Shape Changing Magic is quite formidable."

Lis asked hesitantly,

"Teacher, I was wondering if you could give her some guidance, would that be possible?"

"Oh?"

Fran glanced at Lis, knowing his disciple wasn't one to act rashly. There were many who wished for the guidance of a Legendary Mage like him, and if her talent weren't significant, Lis wouldn't have mentioned her so straightforwardly in his presence.

Fran didn't mind; at his level of strength and status, he actually preferred Lis's candidness about needing help. Wasn't it normal for a disciple to seek guidance from him?

"Is this girl a relative of yours?"

"No, she was adopted by Housekeeper Joyce since she was little and later stayed in our family library."

Lis spoke evenly but purposefully included the housekeeper's name.

"Really?"

Fran became interested. A girl brought back by that fellow Joyce—that was indeed somewhat intriguing.

"Where is she now?"

Fran stood up, as he had nothing else to do, deciding that it would be good to have a look.

"She should be in the library of my house right now, shall I take you there?"

Unexpectedly swift in agreement, Lis also stood and asked Fran.

"Hey, no need for such trouble."

Fran grabbed Lis's shoulder with his right hand, and with a ripple of space, the figures of the two vanished from the third floor of the workshop.

...

When Lis came to his senses again, he found himself standing in the courtyard of his own home, with a smiling Fran beside him.

He couldn't help but feel a touch of shock. Truly deserving of being the Kingdom's most powerful Legend, to perform Group Teleportation Technique so effortlessly and with hardly any preparation time.

Could his teacher be close to mastering the Space Law entirely with his profound grasp of Space Magic?

Lis speculated as much and led Fran toward the family estate's library.

From behind a second-floor window, Housekeeper Joyce watched Lis and Fran enter the door, puzzled.

The moment they appeared, Joyce perceived it, just not understanding why they had returned to the estate at this time.

However, seeing the two head toward the library, Joyce roughly guessed why.

It seemed Little Lis was quite thoughtful indeed; in that case, there was no need for him to fret.

Truth be told, Joyce had planned to find a teacher for Risa, but since Lis had already brought Fran over, there probably wouldn't be any problems.

Where Joyce remained unaware was the significance of the talent possessed by Lis and Risa; any Legendary Mage who witnessed it would take them on as disciples without the need for any favors.

But there was no helping it; after all, Joyce didn't have a system panel to recognize the terrifying talent of these two children.

"This is the place, Teacher,"

Lis said as he opened the door to the library.