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Chapter 973: No Excuses · Oct 18, 2026

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951 Chapter 951: Just So Happened 2026-10-18
952 Chapter 952: One Problem 2026-10-18
953 Chapter 953: Possibility (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
954 Chapter 954: Headmasterʼs Office 2026-10-18
955 Chapter 955: Nonchalant 2026-10-18
956 Chapter 956: Emeritus (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
957 Chapter 957: Eyes and Ears 2026-10-18
958 Chapter 958: Leap of Faith 2026-10-18
959 Chapter 959: Reliable Information 2026-10-18
960 Chapter 960: Motherland 2026-10-18
961 Chapter 961: Golden Sun 2026-10-18
962 Chapter 962: No One 2026-10-18
963 Chapter 963: Augury 2026-10-18
964 Chapter 964: Commencement 2026-10-18
965 Chapter 965: First Trial 2026-10-18
966 Chapter 966: Marian Lake 2026-10-18
967 Chapter 967: Into the Depths 2026-10-18
968 Chapter 968: Unknown Creature 2026-10-18
969 Chapter 969: Labyrinth (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
970 Chapter 970: Crab-Centaur 2026-10-18
971 Chapter 971: Priorities 2026-10-18
972 Chapter 972: Ashamed 2026-10-18
973 Chapter 973: No Excuses 2026-10-18
974 Chapter 974: Mysteries (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
975 Chapter 975: Heavy Hitter 2026-10-18
976 Chapter 976: Foolish Brother 2026-10-18
977 Chapter 977: Delusion 2026-10-18
978 Chapter 978: Loved by Mana 2026-10-18
979 Chapter 979: Enlightenment 2026-10-18
980 Chapter 980: Brothers 2026-10-18
981 Chapter 981: Raven Festival 2026-10-18
982 Chapter 982: Dark Kingʼs Reccomendation 2026-10-18
983 Chapter 983: Stronger 2026-10-18
984 Chapter 984: Importance of a Party 2026-10-18
985 Chapter 985: Beautiful Day (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
986 Chapter 986: Magic Word 2026-10-18
987 Chapter 987: Tampered 2026-10-18
988 Chapter 988: Grassland (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
989 Chapter 989: Nightmare 2026-10-18
990 Chapter 990: Disruption 2026-10-18
991 Chapter 991: Secrecy Magic 2026-10-18
992 Chapter 992: Destination 2026-10-18
993 Chapter 993: Cycle (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
994 Chapter 994: Regrouping 2026-10-18
995 Chapter 995: Sanguine Forest 2026-10-18
996 Chapter 996: Hex (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
997 Chapter 997: Effective Dome 2026-10-18
998 Chapter 998: Agent of Chaos 2026-10-18
999 Chapter 999: Casual Stroll 2026-10-18
1000 Chapter 1000: Oh, How Glorious 2026-10-18

Chapter 973: No Excuses

Back on the surface, Professor Whitakerʼs expression had twisted into a dark scowl.

When she witnessed how Merlin was thrashing Edward, she couldnʼt help but assume that he was trying to kill him.

But more than that, she was astonished to see the greatest talent from the Tower of Daybreak being defeated so one-sidedly by a nobody.

Her heart was gripped by a foreboding feeling. If Edward were to die during the First Trial, the relations between the Tower of Daybreak and Saratoga Castle would undoubtedly deteriorate.

And with the threat of the Cult of Bones looming nearby, that was the worst possible outcome.

Just when she thought of intervening personally, she saw Merlin hand over the magical key to Edward before swimming into the depths of the maze.

She frowned.

Just what is he planning on doing?

One moment, she thought that Merlin was about to kill Edward; the next, he gave him the prized key and allowed him to pass the First Trial.

She was truly perplexed. However, what truly astonished her was the fact that Merlin was heading into the heart of the maze.

Why is he…

Suddenly, her eyes narrowed as realization dawned upon her.

Donʼt tell me… has he discovered—

Her thoughts came to an abrupt halt when a sudden commotion drew her attention.

On the banks of Marian Lake, Edward was suddenly thrown out of a portal, looking utterly battered and miserable.

His expression was deathly pale, and his bloodshot eyes spoke of sheer exhaustion. He quickly rolled over and vomited several mouthfuls of water he had swallowed.

Only then did he feel the pressure ease slightly, and he let himself fall onto his back, staring blankly at the blue sky with a lost, distant gaze.

It didnʼt take long for the people from the Tower of Daybreak to rush toward him and surround him.

They were completely panic-stricken earlier, thinking to themselves that he wouldnʼt make it out of the lake. That would have dealt a severe blow to the morale of the Tower of Daybreak.

The greatest talent to have ever come out of their prestigious institution, yet unable to make it past the First Trial of the Grand Magus Tournament? What a joke!

These people heaved a collective sigh of relief as they surrounded the blue-eyed youth and checked to see if he was alright.

Apart from the fact that he had nearly choked on water, he appeared to be fine… at least physically.

The words of the people surrounding him did not register in Edwardʼs mind. His mind was somewhere else entirely—more specifically, on what that stranger had said to him earlier.

Your brain must have rotted for you to prioritize a woman over the First Trialʼs objective.

You abandoned the key for what? A woman? And look where that brought you… at my feet, at my mercy.

Did you think she couldnʼt take care of herself?

Did you think you were some knight in shining armor who was going to save her and complete the trialʼs objective together?

Or were you simply just insecure?

You placed something else above magic, and for that… you should be ashamed of yourself.

For a Magus, nothing should be more important than magic. The moment you place anything above magic… is the moment you cease to become a Magus.

Especially, the last few words. They continued to echo within Edwardʼs mind, making him rethink his life choices.

”Eddie! Eddie, are you alright?!”

Suddenly, a blonde young woman reached out to him and gently caressed his cheeks. Lisaʼs eyes were filled with concern as she gazed at his pale face.

Edward turned to her with a complicated look on his face.

”…So you made it out, after all,” he murmured.

Lisa frowned. ”What does that mean? Of course, I made it out. But what took you so long? Were you surrounded by a large group of those crab-centaurs? Just... what happened down there?”

Edward ignored her question, then turned back towards the sky.

Yeah… why did I choose to look for her instead of the key? He wondered.

Lisa is perfectly capable of taking care of herself, so then why?

Am I really... insecure?

Once again, the strangerʼs words echoed inside his head:

You placed something else above magic, and for that… you should be ashamed of yourself.

Edwardʼs lips quivered. He truly was ashamed of himself.

Right at that moment, Edwinʼs cold words drifted into his ears, causing the rest of the people to instantly quiet down.

”Youʼre the last to pass the trial,” he said, his tone laced with disappointment. ”What took you so long?”

Edward turned to his grandfather. He wanted to say a lot of things, but in the end… only a few words escaped his lips.

”...I have no excuses.”

Edwin deeply looked into his grandsonʼs eyes. Then, he shook his head and turned around, silently walking away.

Edward, however, was lost in his own thoughts. He kept repeating the strangerʼs words in his mind.

For a Magus, nothing should be more important than magic. The moment you place anything above magic… is the moment you cease to become a Magus.

These words continued to repeat over and over again.

***

After swimming for several minutes at his fastest speed, Adam finally arrived at the heart of the labyrinth.

Contrary to his expectations, the center of the maze revealed a vast stretch of land, and at its heart stood an enormous castle… nearly as large as Saratoga itself!

Most notably, this castle also seemed to be made out of coral.

What the…

Adam was absolutely stunned. Not even in his wildest dreams had he imagined a coral castle lying at the heart of Marian Lake.

The coral castle rose from the lakebed, vast and alien, its crimson and violet spires glowing with a faint, ominous light.

Twisting archways and kelp-shaped windows hinted at a design not meant for human dwellers—or any creatures of similar size, for that matter.

Its halls were wide and winding, built for something that glided rather than walked.

Surrounding the enormous castle, sirens, crab-centaurs, and other magical creatures stood guard, their movements synchronized like a living defence system.

These countless underwater creatures were staring at Adam with open hostility. He could even sense dozens upon dozens of these creatures having strength equivalent to the Mana Vortex Rank!

Just what are they guarding?

Adam couldnʼt help but wonder solemnly.

But he was certain of two things. First, if he took even one more step forward, the underwater creatures would attack him or perhaps even kill him—or try to anyway.

Second, whoever—or whatever—resided within the coral castle was closely tied to the labyrinth itself. That much he had concluded after carefully studying the maze.

Fine, Iʼve satiated my curiosity. Time to leave, he thought as he reached out for the last magical key on him.

He was about to infuse mana into the item and teleport away when suddenly he froze.

Through his Sphere of Resonance, he sensed shadowy figures shifting within the castleʼs depths.

And then, a moment later…

A pair of titanic eyes fixed their gaze upon him.

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