Volume 2: Magic Tower Chapter 25: Past Events

  Ankara lay down on the chaise longue and continued, "His name is Katchi, the son of the Imperial Transport Minister. My father was the Imperial Finance Minister. Our two families have been friends for generations, with a very good relationship between us. He and I played together since childhood, studied together, and were as close as real brothers."

  "Since you were so close, why did you become sworn enemies later on?" I asked in puzzlement.

  "Originally, if things had just gone on like this, nothing would have happened and we would still be getting along like brothers. But all of that changed because of a woman." As he said this, Ankara-sensei's tone seemed to tremble slightly.

  "I used to follow a magician who stayed in the Imperial City to learn magic, while he began to take knight courses. The time we spent learning was very long, and our gatherings gradually became less frequent. However, even if there was just a little bit of time, we would always make an appointment to go out and play together. One day, when we were riding horses outside the city, something unexpected happened."

  "You know, the imperial city is a gathering place for nobles, and there will always be a few spoiled young masters who do evil. That day, we happened to see several ministers' sons harassing a girl, so the two of us stepped forward and chased those useless people away. As a result, we got to know this girl, her name is Laisse."

  I secretly curled my lips, another hero saving the beauty, isn't there anything fresh? The stories of these old men are all like this, I think back to when my father also chased away a few rascals who were flirting with my mother and that's how they met, how do these people always manage to find rascals so easily.

  Ankara ignored my scornful gaze and continued, "Lays was also the daughter of a declining noble family in the Imperial City, so from then on, every time we met up, there would be another girl. Lays had a kind heart but loved to have fun, she enjoyed playing, which suited our tastes even more, and each time she would call her along."

  Ankara teacher's eyes showed a hint of warmth, and her tone became even slower, reminding me of the scene where Lila savored my roasted fish slowly, Ankara teacher was also reminiscing about happy times in the past...

  "After a long time, we both fell deeply in love with this beautiful girl. So the two of us agreed to pursue Lais together; whoever she falls in love with, the other person will automatically withdraw."

  "So who won in the end? I also don't know which one of you was more handsome when you were young." I immediately started gossiping.

  Ankara teacher looked at me with disdain and said with great pride: "If it's about being handsome, your teacher was admired by many girls in the Imperial City back then. However, Lays actually liked both of us, maybe she liked me a bit more? Anyway, in the end, Lays became my wife."

  "Huh? Alright then, what happened afterwards? It should be fine if things continue like this, right? Lays has already married you, so that knight should automatically withdraw, shouldn't he?" I asked.

  "Marriage is blissful, but you know, a magician needs to spend a lot of time studying, and because of that, after the wedding, I was busy rushing towards higher levels and gradually neglected my care for her." Teacher Anka's eyes slowly dimmed.

  "Perhaps it's because she's still young and can't take it, or perhaps it's that her love for me isn't deep enough yet. Anyway, one time I inadvertently discovered that she was secretly meeting with Katchi behind my back, and I even heard her complaining that I had been neglecting her..." Ankara teacher's hands grasped the armrest of the recliner, and due to the force, her fingers turned an unnatural white.

  "At that time, I was also young and impulsive. In anger, I blamed the two of them. Lai Si saw me appear and felt guilty, hiding aside and letting me scold her without retorting. But Kaci had a look of discontent, instead blaming me for not being able to bring happiness to Lai Si and saying that I shouldn't have married her if I couldn't make her happy. The two of us gradually became more agitated, finally ending up in a big fight."

  "Alright, a battle between a magician and a knight, who will win?" "Who won in the end?" I asked.

  "None of us won, we all lost." Teacher Ankara shook his head.

  "Did everyone lose? Why?" I wondered.

  "In terms of strength, Katch couldn't beat me, but a magician being approached by a high-ranking knight is extremely dangerous. Moreover, I didn't think he would suddenly use his weapon; after all these years as brothers, no matter what, we shouldn't have tried to kill each other. When he drew his sword and stabbed, I was too late to react. Just then, Lays appeared in front of me, and Katch's sword pierced her chest." Ankhara paused, burying her head deeply in her hands, before continuing after a long while.

  "I held her, watching her die in my arms. Before she died, she stroked my face with her hand and said to me: I'm sorry, I love you." Teacher Ankara was already crying uncontrollably, even I felt a strange sadness. Did Laysa really love or not love Teacher Ankara? Why did she have to do this? It's all just a mess! How nice it would be if only one person loved and was loved in return!"

  "Katchi, because he accidentally injured Lays, was filled with remorse. On the spot, he cut off his own right hand that had stabbed Lays and vowed to find me to take revenge." Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my spine - what a ruthless person!

  "But a knight who has lost his arm, how can he take revenge on you?" I asked.

  "So he gave up his career as a knight and wandered outside for ten years, and when he came to me for revenge after ten years, he had already become an undead mage."

  Ankara teacher changed his body to a more comfortable posture and continued: "That time he was defeated by me, after all, when it comes to magic, I started earlier than him, and my experience is also richer. However, his comprehension is very high, every ten years when he comes to find me for revenge, his level has made great progress, this time, he has actually become a ghostly great magician, haha, so awesome!"

  "Teacher, are you confident of defeating him this time?" I couldn't help but ask anxiously.

  "Looking at his momentum this time, it's different from last time, and he seems very confident in defeating me. However, no matter what, I also want to thoroughly understand the grudges between us with him. I won't retreat again, nor will I tolerate it." I saw a fierce battle intent burning in Teacher Anka's eyes.

  Just then, a sinister laugh echoed outside the tower, and a hoarse voice shouted from outside: "Ankara, come out and fight me! Today I will thoroughly annihilate you, and use your soul to sacrifice Lays!"

  Ankara teacher slowly stood up, took out his own magic wand inlaid with a huge blue crystal and said to me: "You stay here, don't interfere, let today settle all the grudges!"