Genius Mage and the Heroic Girl

Robb Aldric Rixstine This name was the pride of Trist Royal Magic Academy, Lionheart Empire, and even the entire human world. At less than 20 years old, he had overcome countless obstacles and broken through bottlenecks, ultimately becoming a Senior Mage. Such a terrifying advancement speed was unprecedented - only three people in history had ever achieved it. Aside from Earl Edward, who died in the Rose War at the tender age of 28, the other two had, without exception, become Supreme Archmages. They were existences said to be able to threaten even the gods, leaving an indelible mark on the histories of magic, humankind, and the continent. Their legends were composed into epic poems, sung by countless bards. From the humans' Ironrock City to the elves' Greenwood Port, and the dwarves' Hearth Fortress, there was no one who had not heard their names. In other words, the young Robb was already worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with those historical predecessors, reserving a place for himself in advance in the legendary history books. Although he had not yet crossed the threshold representing the ultimate power on the Dawn Continent, everyone knew that day would inevitably come. The entire continent was quietly waiting for his ascension. Yes, Robb was just that kind of dazzling existence. The day he became a Senior Mage, the three major powers of the human world - the Lionheart Empire, Free City-States, and Holy Alliance - all dispatched special envoys to congratulate him. King Lehardt VII of the Lionheart Empire even personally visited. Even the elves, dwarves, and the usually low-profile Divine Descendants sent expensive gifts from afar. If other races simply wanted to establish good relations with the future Supreme Archmage, then the three major powers of the human world were even more enthusiastic. Of course, no one would refuse a strategic weapon like a Supreme Archmage. It would be a dream come true to secure one. This was especially true considering that after reaching the Senior Mage rank, every mage would choose to establish a magic tower. According to the unspoken rules of the human world, Senior Mages could build their magic towers on any piece of land they desired. This was also a means for major powers to attract talent while expressing respect for mages. To have Robb build his magic tower in their own kingdom's territory, the envoys of the three major powers truly showcased their abilities, offering increasingly extravagant recruitment conditions. In addition to various rare magic items and countless gold coins, there were also princesses and unmarried baronesses to choose from. Titles and honors were a given. However, Robb ultimately declined these enthusiastic invitations and built his magic tower on the easternmost side of the academy, facing the magic towers of successive principals on the westernmost side. This result was not really surprising to anyone. Rumor had it that Robb was a person obsessed with magic, the so-called "purest mage". By building his magic tower at the academy, he made it clear that he did not want to get too involved in mundane affairs and power struggles, only hoping to devote himself to the study of magic for a lifetime. According to the tradition of Trist Royal Magic Academy, the more powerful a mage, the closer their magic tower would be to the periphery of the academy. This may sound a bit strange in today's peaceful era, but in the past few thousand years, the Dawn Continent had experienced countless wars. The most recent large-scale war was the famous Rose War. This war engulfed the entire Dawn Continent, with over ninety-six races participating. It lasted for fifteen years, with human casualties exceeding three million and tens of millions displaced. Let alone a genius like Earl Edward, even two Supreme Archmages fell in battle. Of course, other races did not fare much better. The unluckiest were the elves, who lost their Elven King. In comparison, the few princes the dwarves lost were not as significant, as dwarves were known for their fertility across the continent. In addition, there were also frequent tensions between the three major human powers. When there were external threats, everyone would unite to resist. When there were no external threats, they would fight among themselves. Even the Magic Academy, which nurtured the hope and future of humankind, could not escape the ravages of war. Since the first principal founded the school, the most powerful mages of the academy would build their magic towers on the outermost periphery of the academy, intending to protect the teachers and students in the event of war. Strictly speaking, Robb's current strength was far from being the strongest in the academy. Apart from the principal, who was a Supreme Archmage, and the vice-principal and dean, who were Master Mages, the academy also had quite a few Senior and Archmage-rank professors. However, no one questioned Robb building his magic tower on the easternmost side. Everyone felt it was only natural. Although Robb's current strength might indeed be somewhat insufficient, with his astonishing growth rate, it was almost a foregone conclusion that he would catch up to the principal and advance to become a Supreme Archmage. So there was no need to inconvenience him and have him move around. Robb's final choice to build his magic tower within the academy and dedicate his life to the great cause of magic may have caused some to feel regret, such as the envoys of the Free City-States and Holy Alliance. But it also allowed others to breathe a sigh of relief, such as King Lehardt VII of the Lionheart Empire, who was quite pleased. Although Robb had declined his request to build the magic tower in the capital, the Trist Royal Magic Academy was located within the territory of the Lionheart Empire after all. If a war really broke out in the future and the situation was unfavorable, Robb and the Trist Royal Magic Academy definitely would not be able to remain uninvolved. Realizing this, King Lehardt VII naturally felt at ease. With a wave of his hand, he donated another 100,000 gold coins to the academy. As for the thoughts of others, they were even simpler, such as the students of Trist Royal Magic Academy. They simply idolized Robb. At the mention of Lord Robb's name, the boys would invariably give a thumbs up, while the girls would let out excited screams. "Senior Brother Robb is just too handsome!" "No, no, no, Senior Brother Robb is simply the most perfect being in this world." "I so, so want to have Senior Brother Robb's children!" The girls vied to express their adoration for Senior Brother Robb. However, very few of them had actually seen Robb in person, or had only caught a glimpse of him from afar. Robb rarely appeared on campus before, especially after his magic tower was built. He almost never left that tall tower. However, this could not stop the girls' hearts from fluttering. In their eyes, Senior Brother Robb was taciturn and awe-inspiring, his every move filled with grace. He was like a dazzling star, incredibly reliable and trustworthy, the perfect partner for any woman. However! Robb, who was so impressive, suddenly vanished. Trist Royal Magic Academy was in an uproar on this morning! Without any warning. The genius who only appeared once in a century in human history, the idol of all junior brothers, the dream lover of junior sisters, the future Supreme Archmage, disappeared from the academy as if he had evaporated into thin air. There was no trace of him in his magic tower, the academy library, or even the girls' dormitory. Finally, after three days and three nights of searching, everyone had scoured every inch of the academy grounds. Even the vice-principal's secret stash from his younger days was discovered. The entire faculty and student body of the Magic Academy had to face a harsh reality. The legendary Robb Aldric Rixstine, who was so dazzling and revered, had vanished into thin air!