Chapter 272
[Termination].
Since the dawn of magical history, it was known as the single most powerful spell ever created.
Countless magical geniuses had appeared throughout the long ages of magic.
But the reason none were considered to surpass the Founder of the Nebula, Luna Lubinence, was precisely because of [Termination].
Ever since its birth, no mage other than its creator, Luna herself, had ever been able to wield the spell in its perfect form.
‘…At least, that’s what history says.’
Leo murmured inwardly.
Even in this age, the legacy of [Termination] continued.
It wasn’t just remembered; it still held the title of strongest spell.
But what existed now was never the original.
‘Of course, even the Star Magic used today isn’t the original.’
Star Magic had been Luna’s unique magical system.
Just as Leo had his own unique system, the Bible, Star Magic was a magic that reflected Luna’s innate magical traits.
The magic formulas had been reworked for generations, adapted to fit elven racial traits, and became what was now known as Star Magic.
And as for [Termination]…
‘Three thousand years ago, the Comet Mage, Seiren, revived it.’
One of the Heroes of Genesis.
The Comet Mage Seiren.
In elven history, she was praised as the greatest genius after Luna.
‘Well, she was a genius, that much is true.’
After the Era of Calamity ended, countless sects sprang up among the elves, each striving to master Star Magic based on the grimoires Luna had left behind.
The result was a mess of inconsistent branches.
Each sect emphasized different attributes, and depending on the branch, some spells could be learned while others could not.
There were even elves who couldn’t use Star Magic at all.
It was in this chaos that Seiren appeared.
She reconstructed Luna’s magic from the ground up.
What she completed became the Star Magic system that elves now learned.
History recorded Seiren as the second mage after Luna to wield [Termination].
‘Though in truth, I was the second.’
The Star Magic Leo used was not Seiren’s reconstructed version, but Luna’s original itself.
Through his unique magic, the Bible, Leo could cast Luna’s original spells.
‘But the power isn’t even close to Luna’s.’
Even if Leo used Luna’s magic, it was only imitation.
‘My magic quality, capacity, and output—none of it comes close to hers.’
For example, at his peak, Kalian could cast a [Termination] that rivaled Luna’s, but it would drain him completely.
Yet Luna could unleash such magic multiple times and remain unfazed.
‘Her capacity and output were monstrous.’
It was no wonder she was the genius mage who overturned hopeless battles where the fate of the world was on the line.
And now, Leo was the only one alive who could wield the original [Termination]—a spell thought lost after Luna.
At Leo’s words, Reber’s face twisted.
“Lunia shouldn’t have obtained anything from conquering the Founder’s world.”
“Officially, yes. If that were known, it would have caused a commotion.”
Leo’s response made Reber look sharply at Lunia.
“Lunia, what magic did you receive as a conquest reward?”
“Uh… that is…”
“[Termination].”
Leo’s answer made Reber’s eyes fly wide.
The ultimate spell only chosen elves could learn.
The very symbol of the Founder of the Nebula.
‘She got it as a first-year conquest reward…?!’
One condition for becoming Seiren’s Student Council President was being able to use [Termination].
Those who wielded it were called “Heirs of the Founder’s Will.”
“Impossible! The world of the Founder you conquered was from her childhood! Before she completed Star Magic! At that age, she couldn’t possibly have known [Termination]…!”
“Are you questioning Lady Luna’s ability?”
“…!”
Reber fell silent at Leo’s sharp retort.
‘Of course, at that point in her life, Luna was still laying the foundations of Star Magic. [Termination] hadn’t even been conceived.’
It wasn’t completed until after she joined the subjugation force.
‘But how could you prove that?’
The detailed history of Luna had long since faded.
Nobody could pinpoint exactly when she created [Termination].
So with just that one line, an elf like Reber was left speechless.
‘Are you questioning Lady Luna’s ability?’
Reber’s body trembled.
‘If… if that’s true… then Lunia El Lunda… she’s practically the Founder’s direct successor!’
Even the Comet Mage never wielded the original [Termination].
No elf had ever received it as a conquest reward from Luna’s world.
Reber pointed at Lunia.
“Ridiculous! If you truly obtained the Founder’s magic, why hide it? Why not use it?!”
“Because she isn’t ready yet. Luna’s magic is too powerful. Right now Lunia lacks the mana output to handle it.”
Leo stepped to her side.
“Will you continue persecuting the one who inherited Lady Luna’s will?”
Reber’s teeth ground audibly.
“Lunia… if you truly have [Termination]… then you must prove it!”
Leaving that declaration, Reber stormed off.
Whether or not Lunia had mastered [Termination] couldn’t be confirmed immediately.
But if it were true, her status in elven society would soar far beyond Reber’s.
‘Not just soar… my position could be destroyed entirely!’
He cast a venomous glance back.
‘Leo Plov, you brat! To humiliate me in front of everyone… I won’t forget this disgrace!’
Once Reber left, all eyes turned to Leo and Lunia.
“Come with me.”
Lunia clenched her teeth, grabbed Leo by the wrist, and dragged him away.
They ran until they reached a secluded area. Lunia’s ears twitched as she checked for anyone nearby.
“No one’s around.”
“Why did you lie like that?! I didn’t get any conquest reward from Luna’s world! And you said your only reward was Polium!”
Her face flushed red as she shouted, while Leo crossed his arms.
“It’s true. I got [Termination] as my conquest reward.”
“What?”
Lunia froze. Leo opened his palm, and a complex magical formula rose above it.
Lunia’s eyes widened, transfixed.
The array was breathtakingly beautiful, an artwork of pure magic.
Countless lines of mana formed elegant patterns, hiding unfathomable destructive power.
“This is…”
“Yes. The original formula of [Termination], left by the Founder of the Nebula, Luna.”
Lunia swallowed hard.
“Then you… you can use it?”
If so, Leo had achieved what even the Comet Mage, considered Luna’s heir, had failed to do.
Leo smirked.
“No. I can’t.”
“What?”
“I got [Termination], but my mana output is nowhere near enough.”
It was a grand spell, requiring immense power to even activate.
‘My physical specs in this life are still far below what they were.’
“But you can use it—if you learn it.”
Lunia flinched.
“You’d teach me? [Termination]? But…”
She hesitated.
For an elf, learning [Termination] was the highest honor.
But she couldn’t easily accept.
“Leo. It’s your conquest reward. Should I really take it?”
“Everyone already believes you got it. If you don’t, I’ll be the one in trouble. Besides…”
Leo looked at the formula.
“…Don’t you think Luna would want her magic to be passed on to an elf?”
Lunia clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and nodded.
“Fine. I’ll learn. But how?”
The original [Termination] formula was just like Luna’s unique magic.
“I already thought of a way. I restructured the formula. You may not understand it yet, but this will help.”
Leo pulled out a book and handed it to her.
On the cover: *An Introduction to Star Magic.*
It was the controversial thesis published by Len, treated as forbidden in Seiren.
Leo had studied it thoroughly, gaining inspiration.
‘It allowed me to restructure [Termination].’
Only Leo, who fully understood both Luna’s Star Magic and the Bible, could do this.
With it, he could adapt Luna’s magic for Lunia.
“First, memorize this completely.”
Lunia’s eyes shone as she took the grimoire.
“And then?”
“Then we start lessons.”
“Lessons? When?”
“At night. Can you sneak out?”
“Yeah. My roommate’s Eiran, so it’s possible.”
“Good. For the next two weeks, you won’t get much sleep at night.” (T/N: Dirty Mind!! Dirty Mind…D-d-d-dirty Mind! lol. If you know this meme then you know what im talking about hahaha!)
“Alright.”
“And bring Eiran tonight.”
“Eiran? Why?”
“I’ve got something for her.”
Lunia nodded, her voice trembling with excitement.
“To think… I’ll learn the Founder’s magic…”
Her body trembled with emotion. Leo chuckled.
“You’d better hurry. You’re already a step behind.”
“Behind? Who? You?”
“No. Ar Tune.”
Lunia’s face darkened.
“I’ll admit Azonia’s second-year rep is impressive. But I don’t think she’s ahead of me.”
“She is.”
Leo smirked.
“She inherited the abilities of [Hero] Arron.”
“What?”
“She can transform at will.”
Lunia’s eyes went wide.
Constant transformation.
It was Arron’s signature power.
Lunia clenched her fists tight, unable to believe Ar possessed it.
‘So… Leo isn’t my only rival.’
Her eyes burned with renewed determination.
‘Looks like this lit a fire in her.’
Leo smiled faintly.
‘Guess I’ll have to tutor that dumb cat too.’
He looked down at his hand.
As one who had inherited his comrades’ power, he bore the duty of passing it on.
‘If Luna had met Lunia, she would have surely taken her as a disciple.’
Lunia, still fired up by her rivalry with Ar, glanced at Leo.
Then she suddenly said,
“What’s with that look?”
“What look?”
“Like some middle-aged creep staring at a fresh teenager.”
“…You really are a fitting successor to Luna. You’re exactly like her.”
“Oh my, thanks for the compliment!”
She beamed with pure joy.
Leo sighed.
“It wasn’t a compliment. It was an insult.”
“How is resembling Lady Luna an insult?! You just insulted her!”
As Lunia glared and lunged at him, Leo pushed her back with a sigh.
‘How is her personality this identical?’