Based on Allen's performance in the assessment and Merlins' evaluation of him, the magicians present could naturally see that Allen's magic talent level had far exceeded "excellent".
Although the talents of Selena and Howard are rare, they are within the scope that everyone can understand, and there are many precedents that can be used as reference.
But Allen... although he is not sure whether he is "unprecedented", in Lais' impression, at least he is "unprecedented".
This gave Les a little headache.
Logically speaking, there is indeed a level above "excellence" called "genius". In the past five hundred years, there was only one such person, Merlins.
It seems that it is not too much to classify Allen as a "genius".
But Les remembered what Merlins said during the assessment process: "Alan's magic talent is very good, even a little better than mine."
Given Merlins's character, whenever he says "a little better than me", it can be understood as "much better than me."
This made Les start to think about whether it was necessary to set a higher level above "genius" to distinguish Allen, who was an unprecedented pervert in history.
Just when the magicians were all bowing their heads in thought, ripples suddenly appeared in the air of the conference room. Then, Merlins stepped across the void and suddenly appeared in the conference room.
"Have you decided on Alan York's talent level evaluation?" Merlins asked.
"Not yet, teacher." Lais replied.
"It's fine if there isn't one," Merlins breathed a sigh of relief. "It won't work to apply the original standards to people like Allen."
Hearing this, Lais was glad that she had hesitated for a while and did not draw a hasty conclusion.
"Then what should we do?" she asked.
"Before coming to this conference room, I went to the forbidden book area of the library, and I actually found an interesting case," Merlins smiled and said, "You have heard of the Shadow Mage Darkness.
story?"
Everyone shook their heads in unison, thinking at the same time: Isn't this nonsense? The forbidden book area is a place that only the tower owner can enter. How can we know the cases there?
"Then I won't tell you too much," Merlins continued, "You just need to remember that this magician named Darkness is very talented, and his mental power is not inferior to Allen's, and he is still very pure.
, a very rare affinity to dark elements.
"Many years ago, there was a fierce dispute in the Mage Tower over the assessment of Darkness' talent. In the end, the tower owner at that time made the final decision and set up a talent level for him, called 'Legend'."
"Legend..." Everyone recited the word silently in their hearts, thinking that such a person is indeed beyond the scope of normal people. After all, if a "genius" still has a trace of human fireworks, it can be seen and touched.
So the so-called "legend" is that it is high up and can only be looked up at.
"So what happened next? Why have we never heard of his name?" Les asked curiously.
According to common sense, if Darkness has such an outstanding magical talent, he should theoretically be quite accomplished in the field of magic. Even if he is not promoted to legend, he should still be famous.
But now, Darkness's deeds have been completely annihilated in history, forgotten by everyone, and become a taboo in the forbidden book area of the Mage Tower for many years.
This...what is the reason for this?
"He became stronger and went crazy. It is said that he saw a lot of things that he shouldn't have seen," Merlins sighed and explained, "As for the more detailed content, you are not supposed to know."
Everyone stopped talking.
At this moment, looking at Allen's information lying alone on the conference table, in addition to envy and emotion, they felt a little more worried.
They couldn't help but wonder: Is the reason why Darkness can see things he shouldn't see because he has a "legendary" level talent? If this is the case, then is such a talent a gift or a gift?
A curse? And Eren...will he make the same mistake as Darkness in the near future?...
Thinking of these questions, the waves in everyone's minds can no longer calm down.
I don’t know how much time passed before Merlins finally spoke slowly again:
"The reason why I came here specifically to talk to you about Allen's talent rating today is not only because of the rigorous attitude that a magician should have, but more importantly, I hope that the word 'legend' can often remind you to pay attention to Allen.
His state at all times. If anything goes wrong with him mentally, tell me immediately. He will become the master of the mage tower in the future, but we must not let him become the second Darkness."
What? Tower master?
Merlins' voice was very soft, but in everyone's ears, it was like thunder.
Just now, although the "legendary" level talent was rare, it was still expected and did not surprise them too much.
But now, no one here can remain calm.
Everyone looked at Merlins in stunned silence, never expecting that he would make such a decision.
Before Allen, Merlins had a total of three students, including Les Ross, each of whom was a leader in their respective fields. But for so many years, Merlins had never mentioned the matter of a successor.
But now, before Allen comes to the Mage Tower, Merlins has already trained him as his successor?
Are "legendary" talents really so terrifying?
Or... Merlins has seen an unknown future in the long river of destiny?
They didn't dare to ask and didn't know where to start.
Only Les Rose thought of something else.
In her impression, Merlins always hated discussing the topic of successor candidates because he felt that it would make students quarrel and mess up all day long instead of focusing on studying.
But now, Merlins took the initiative to talk about this issue, which was beyond Les' expectation.
Looking at Merlins' face that never looked old, she couldn't help but think to herself:
"Teacher, are you no longer able to restrain your desire to explore the sea, and are you planning to leave this plane and explore the infinite universe like the legendary mage ancestors?
"Indeed, with your ability and vision, you should not be restricted to this small space.
"It's just...are you really willing to leave your home, the Mage Tower, and us students?
"Even if you are willing to let go, we can't let you go..."
As if aware of Lais's thoughts, Merlins raised the corners of his mouth and said to her with a smile:
"Don't worry, Les, I'm not leaving yet. Even if I really have to leave, I won't leave now."
Then, he turned around and said to everyone: "Don't tell anyone what I said here today. Especially, don't let Allen himself know."
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