Reincarnated As A Side Villain

Celebrations

A few weeks later Argeas returned to the Ancient Ruins of {El-Bara} to continue his exploration of the Safe Point in his last room against Phrekyos.

The rune-sculpted stone that Argeas had taken during his previous explorations made him immediately teleport to the room right from the front gate.

And after returning it to its place, Argeas continued his exploration to a deeper area.

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Just before the sun set, Argeas had already managed to clear one more area of the ruins. And this time he got the [Belphegor's Ring].

A ring with a kind of sacrificial magic, which gave perfect resistance to Attribute Magic [Dark]. Especially on Magic Spell [Curse]. But instead, it would cut the entire status of the user in half.

For the time being he only kept the magic ring within his Spatial Storage.

And still need 8 more explorations before the Ancient Ruins finally succeeded Argeas conquered in full.

Who then rewarded him with a magic robe [Robe of Ivalna], beyond the other 8 that he obtained at each time completed the area in the ruins. Which is not very important and he does not need for now.

In addition to his activities exploring the Ancient Ruins, Argeas also took the time to learn other things that are useful for his exploration.

And most of them are Non-Combat Ability. Like [Appraisal], because he had to recognize some kind of material he found while browsing.

Then [Material Searching], which is clear to find the material he needs. Because after he gets the [Grimore] Alchemy, then he can immediately make his own potion. That will save you a lot of money to buy Potions and Elixir.

Then do not miss the [Camouflage] skill. Which makes it able to eliminate the sound of footsteps and poke in the dark. Make it easy to settle past the monster, or ambush him

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And after passing almost three months, now the level of Argeas has reached 52 and a new Ultimate Skill has been obtained. The [Multi Cast].

Along with that, the birthday celebration was just a matter of days.

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Finally, Argeas' birthday party was held.

And contrary to his wishes, the celebration party was made very lively and massive. Invited almost the entire noble of the Central Kingdom.

Argeas' older sister and older brother, who were in the academy dormitory, asked for permission to go home to attend the celebration.

And Argeas should feel very happy and proud of his feast. But because now his thoughts are equivalent to 25-year-old youth, then all this feels tacky and childish for him.

And also quite tedious because he had to greet many guests that he did not know.

It is not that Argeas does not like to know and talk to many new people, but he feels careless because the theme of the conversation is always the same and repeated throughout the day.

Especially about his [Arcmage] class which is clearly in the spotlight.

Only a few important guests did not talk about the same. But more of them talk about the father, politics, and the relationship between nobles. Things that aren't really about him.

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"Hey, Ar. Come here, I want you to meet someone, "call the father as Argeas is walking towards the living room to avoid some guests who are dizzy enough.

But his father's call could not help but he ignored. And inevitably Argeas also headed to the place of the father.

A man was standing next to his father. Silver-haired brushed neatly back, with a face that looked firm. His stature was thick as if emitting an authority. The man's charisma defeats his father's charisma.

"Include, Ar. He is Marquis Lavis." The father introduced the man as a Marquis.

'It was only fitting that his figure looked intimidating. A Marquis turns out, ' Inner Argeas.

A marquis is a noble status that is two levels above a Viscount. His level was equivalent to Duke. One level below the king. It's just the difference with the Duke, the Marquis controls the border region. Which makes it a little higher level than Duke in terms of authority and territory.

"Greetings to the Marquis. I'm Argeas Danae. The fourth son of the Danae family," Argeas replied politely introducing himself.

"You grew up to be a dashing young man, Ar. Congratulations on entering adulthood" said the Marquis in a heavy voice. Which is very in line with its appearance.

"Thank you, Marquis," Argeas replied politely.

"From what I've heard besides having a very rare class, you also practice sword arts and archery?" ask the Marquis to start the conversation.

'Looks like my father was proud of me before this, ' Inner Argeas.

"I just feel the need to understand how to defend myself in the future when I can't rely on my magic abilities, Marquis." Argeas tried to answer as best he could.

Since Argeas knew, he had to take the Marquis' sympathy for his father's sake. Although it might not be significant to the point of making his father level up, it could at least maintain his dignity and not humiliate him.

"Well, for a 15-year-old, that thought is very wise" replied the Marquis looking quite impressed.

"Indeed, we cannot rely only on the blessings given to us. We must always prepare ourselves from the possibilities that will happen," continued the thick-bodied man gave advice.

"I also think so, Marquis," continued Argeas still trying to steal the heart of the Marquis.

"Your son is really what you told me, Gerld." The marquis patted the father on the shoulder. Looks satisfied.

"I'm just lucky to have a family that supports and provides what I need." Argeas.

"You are an indispensable generation to defend this Central Kingdom." This time the Marquis patted slowly on Argeas' shoulder.

"Argeas plans to become a [Battlemage] as he grows up" said Argeas' father, who still seems not to be proud enough of his son.

"Oh, really? You plan on becoming [Battlemage] when you grow up?" asked the Marquis with an interested look.

"I plan to work in the Palace after the completion of my Academy education" replied Argeas.

"Oh, don't work in the palace. Your talent will be in vain in such a peaceful region" said the Marquis quickly as he shook his head.

'Did the Marquis not like the palace?' Argeas. 'The Lavis family means guarding the eastern border region, ' he thought again before starting to speak.

"It seems you're right, Marquis. Maybe I need to be on the eastern border that borders directly with the Dark Tower region." Argeas also said.

His experience as an office worker in his past life, made him accustomed to taking someone's heart.

"My skills will be more needed there. Because I heard the monsters started to exert pressure on the kingdom's territory over the past few years," continued the 15-year-old boy.

"Oh, you know about that too?" Again the Marquis was surprised by Argeas' knowledge of the territory outside his father's territory.

"Argeas loves to learn, Marquis." Argeas' father again looked proud to talk about his son. "He also did private lessons in Politics, Culture, and even the Military."

"Oh, really? Are you interested in that too?" The Marquis's face of interest could no longer be covered.

"I just want to understand more about this Central Work, Marquis," replied Argeas honestly.

"I can't wait to get old. Come to Lavis's territory when you finish the academy. Don'tdon't. Be Lavis's daughter-in-law" said the Marquis, laughing.

This time Argeas only smiled awkwardly. I don't know what to answer in a situation like this.

And then the conversation continued with Argeas who was able to compensate for all the topics raised by the Marquis. The impact of his private learning about the general public, combined with his knowledge of the ins and outs of the game.

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In the afternoon after Argeas finished talking to Marquis Lavis, he immediately headed to the back yard of his residence to escape and rest.

But not for long, seen a group of young women come to him.

Those were her older sister's friends, Regina. Third year Academy student.

The brother was with them.

"Happy birthday, Argeas" said a girl with wavy blonde hair, one of her friends congratulating Argeas.

"Thank you." Argeas knew none of them.

"Include, Ar. My friends." The brother then introduced the five friends.

"Include me Sophie." The girl who congratulated him introduced herself first. His attitude seems very friendly and friendly.

"I'm Arthos. We have the same call Ar," said the young man with a haircut who was carefree to Argeas.

"You can call me Pause." This time the tall young man with reddish yellow hair spoke.

"And this one is Jack" continued the tall young man introducing another young man next to him.

"Hey, Ar." The young man with a sturdy posture and a charming looking face waved small from beside Pause.

"Then this is Ashley" added the older brother who introduced a girl next to him.

"Greetings, Ar." The girl who used the bando with the flower at the end greeted Argeas shyly.

'Oh, Ashley? Is it possible that she's Ash one of Alexa's [Cleric] friends?' Argeas.

'Looks like I should stay away from him. Danger if later I re-connect with the Hero.'

"Oh..your sister is so sweet, Re," Sophie said after hearing Argeas' reply. "Who used to say he was a rough kid?" he continued, as if he was angry with someone who had wrongly given him news.

Argeas only smiled awkwardly at Sophie's words.

"Do you really have the class [Arcmage], Ar?" ask Jack then.

The reason the young man approached Argeas was to inquire about it.

'Yes, finally this question arises, ' Argeas' inner self with a slight indolence.

"true." Argeas answered briefly.

"That means you should be much better than us who are only this [Mage] class, right? Even though we are older and have a higher level than you." Jack continued his words.

"Not really," replied Argeas who wanted to immediately end the topic.

"What if we prove it?" Jack had other thoughts.

"Have no trouble, Jack," said Argeas' brother quickly.

"Are you worried about your sister, Re?" ask Jack to Regina. "He has a class that is much higher than ours. He should be fine. Right, right?"

"He's 15, Jack." This time it was Sophie. He tried to ban his friend's intentions.

"But when viewed from the side of the class, it means that it will be balanced, dong?" jack is not losing.

"And from what I've heard said you're pretty confident, Ar. How about we duel magic," he continued later with a challenge.

"Jack!" Regina looks not welcome.

Argeas did not even fully understand what they were talking about when the older brother spoke again.

"Don't do it, Ar," forbid the older brother then.

"Oh Re, this could be a worthwhile experience. Good for me, good for him. Don't protect her too much like that" Jack tried to get Regina's approval.

"Are you crazy to fight a kid who hasn't even entered the academy for a duel." Regina still seems to be sticking with her decision.

"It's just a friendly match. No one will be hurt in this duel. I promise." Jack also did not give up.

"You want to do it too, don't you? Ar?" he continued as if he was asking for support from Argeas.

"Thank you, Ar." Suddenly, someone spoke from behind Argeas.

Then Raynold, Argeas' third brother, walked over.

"What are you saying, Ray?! I can be angry about this." Regina refutes Raynold.

"Don't worry, Brother. The new mother will be angry if Ar is hurt," Raynold responded by emphasizing the word 'if' in her speech.

"And I guess if only dueling with academy students alone, he will not lose. Isn't that right, Ar?" he continued, patting Argeas on the shoulder.

"Woo... Ray, I love the confidence in your sister" Jack said with a big smile. I feel like I have support this time.

"So how, Ar?" jack still looks to be trying. "We can install protective magic and do magic duels that only bring down the opponent," he said.

Argeas stared at Regina and Raynold in turn, worried and anxious.

In his true heart Argeas does not want to fight Jack. Not because he was afraid, but rather because he did not want the situation to be run down.

Although he was 3 years under Jack, but their level difference was almost 30 more. Not with their class differences.

Because in general, the [Mage] class will only change after passing level 30. And it will change again after passing level 50.

And that means Argeas has changed classes twice while his opponent has not.

And seeing Argeas' concern, Raynold whispered into his sister's ear.

"Listen, Ar. That young man from the Garland family was extremely annoying. I don't like. And if you refuse the duel now, then he will continue to disturb Regina's sister at the academy later. So just fight him. And beat it."

Raynold seemed to have no doubt at all that Argeas would lose the duel.

Because even though he often teases Argeas and does not like the attitude and treatment of his mother to the younger brother, but Raynold knows for sure the ability that Argeas has since he was small.

"But?" Argeas still looks doubtful.

"Already, defeat by a landslide and do not give mercy. You see," Raynold told me in a whisper.

Then the third brother Argeas blinked one eye as a sign.

"Alright, Ar accepted the challenge of the duel," he said later. "We're moving to the training ground. Wider and quieter," he later gave advice.

And then they moved to the training ground.

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The two duel participants began to remove their magic equipment upon arrival at the training ground. Following the basic rules of the Central Kingdom magic duel.

"You're not allowed to wear any magic gear. Including the ring," Peda told the dueling rules that Argeas may not have known, as he saw the 15-year-old wearing a new ring on his left hand.

'Ah shit, get caught. I thought I was going to put this ring up secretly for safety, Argeas' inner being a little upset that his secret plan was exposed.

"Isn't that [Belphegor's Ring]? A ring that reduces the status by half?" Arthos recognized the ring that Argeas had just worn.

'true. At least my level will be cut to 26 if I use it, ' Argeas sewed into his heart.

"Well, you want to embarrass me by putting such restrictions on me, Ar? Just leave. Its alright. We're going to play fair here" Jack said as soon as he found out.

"Your [Arcmage] class with experience at my age now. Fair right? So there is no need for any barrier at all. We will also use the magic protective clothing and the standard magic wand of the academy. So don't worry about anything bad happening in this duel." Jack tried to convince Argeas.

'Here it is, I do not want to take a headache, ' Argeas resigned inwardly. And then took off that magic ring made of obsidian.

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Everyone was standing a little further behind Jack and Argeas at a safe distance, as the two prepared.

Then Raynold's voice shouted. "Yes, start!"

And as soon as the word 'Start' sounded, Jack immediately unleashed his Magic Spell [Flare Orb] attack towards Argeas without hesitation.

A fireball that was much larger and more smoldering than the Magic Spell [Fire Ball] shot out quickly from its magic wand.

While Argeas with his [Instant Cast] Skill activated Magic Spell [Ice Shard]. And along with that he also used the [Parallel Cast] Skill to activate the Skill he had just obtained when he reached level 50, [Multi Cast], to activate two Magic Spells simultaneously. [Wind Cutter] and [Earth Wall].

And since all of those Magic Spells were activated almost simultaneously, it made Argeas seem to take out 3 Magic Spells consecutively without any search.

First an ice bullet [Ice Shard] that Argeas shot was to head off the opponent's attack, the [Flare Orb].

The meeting of the two magic with opposing elements caused a thick enough explosion of smoke between Argeas and the young man.

But barely dissected, the [Wind Cutter] discharge leads right into Jack's belly protector. Which is because it is unexpected to be avoided.

Not yet Jack responded to the pain inflicted from the air knife that hit his stomach with that crushing, the last Magic Spell Argeas, [Earth Wall], had, it raised a stone wall right from below where the young man stood, causing the young man to be thrown up, circled in the air, and then landed on the hard floor right next to the stone wall.

Everyone was speechless at the scene that only lasted for that split second without being able to react. As silent as Jack's figure who still hasn't moved from his position.

Only after the stone wall came back down to the ground did a clapping sound come from the audience. That was Raynold.

"Now you believe, no, that class is everything. Even 3 years of experience is meaningless" Raynold said later.

"More with the boy. He even learned to shoot and shoot. I doubt I can win against him in a duel with swords," continued the Danae family's second son who was not clear whether he was telling the truth or just the ridicule he deliberately threw.

While Argeas himself only realized and felt guilty when he saw Jack still lying in his place fell.

Argeas' fighting instincts that had begun to develop since his exploration into the ruins made him move out of his senses to survive the monster attacks, and counterattack.

"You should have let him keep using the [Belphegor's Ring] earlier. Already, let's go back. I'll be mad if you're missing long enough from Ar's party" Raynold said as he walked out of the training ground ahead of the others.

And while the others try to check on Jack's condition, Regina walks over to Argeas.

"You're okay, right?" ask the brother later.

"Sorry, brother. I didn't mean not to listen to my brother's words. Or even want to hurt the brother's friend," said Argeas honestly.

"Don't worry. It's okay if you're not hurt. That him? He was already aware of the consequences when challenging you to a duel. So don't think too much about it" replied the older brother who already looked more relaxed.

Argeas simply nodded in response to his sister's remark.

"It's been clean up there. And get back home. I'll be angry if I don't see you later" the brother ordered as he walked over to Jack who was still lying.

"Good." Argeas nodded back.

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