Wizard World Irregular

Chapter 852: Melting The Heart Of Ice [Part 2]

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Ethan thought that after hearing the news, Nicole would look fearful, anxious, and even doubtful.

But he saw none of those emotions on the young lady's face.

On the contrary, what he saw was an expression of regret and acceptance, as if she was already aware of her fate.

"Thank you for telling me I only have a year left to live," Nicole said with a faint smile. "I'm sorry. It seems I made you worry."

"Did you already know?" Ethan asked. "You look too calm for a person who will die in a year."

Nicole's too calm of a reaction made him frown. But after thinking about it, he understood that the young lady in front of him wouldn't show any signs of weakness in front of anyone. That was simply what she was like.

It was also the reason why he admired her. No matter the situation, she always looked confident, as if everything was under her control.

"Yes," Nicole replied. "I already know that I'm on borrowed time. In fact, I knew that I would only be able to live until graduation. But the sudden invasion of creatures from another world forced me to use a bit of my power, and that might have shortened my already short lifespan even more."

Nicole then gave Ethan's hand a light squeeze and smiled back at him.

"Why are you so worried?" Nicole replied. "I still have a year, and many things can still happen. Also, now that I know that my time is limited, I can now devote all my time to focusing on melting the heart of ice in my body and finally making its power become mine."

Ethan hesitated if he should tell his best friend what the Progenitor of Magic had said to Ramona. However, since this was an important matter, he decided to not hide anything and tell her the truth.

"Lady Hecate said that it is impossible for you to tame this power because the Legacy and your body are not compatible with each other," Ethan replied.

"I know," Nicole replied. "I would have already tamed this Legacy if it was compatible with me. Still, I cannot let this power go, Ethan. It is because of this power that I am able to become who I am today.

"I have many regrets, but gaining this Legacy is not one of them. You know, I always think that I am similar to a firework. A lone firework that will dazzle the sky for a brief moment before disappearing completely. But things are different now."

The young lady then gave Ethan a meaningful gaze, which made him meet her gaze head on.

"Back then, I was alone," Nicole stated. "My family only recognized me because I suddenly became a genius, and it helped them boost their prestige. They also allowed me to join the Heir Wars because of it, but that's no longer important right now.

"I couldn't care less who becomes the future Patriarch or the Matriarch of the Asta Family. All of that is behind me. What I want right now is to carve my own path using my own power, leaving behind a Legacy that I can be proud of.

"A legacy that will tell the world that there was once a witch named Nicole Asta, who shone brilliantly and made an impression on the people here in the academy."

Ethan nodded. "You already managed to do that. You became a star among our generation. Many wizards and witches here in the academy idolize you."

"A star?" Nicole smirked. "My start is a bit lacking when compared to you. A Dud, who could not even wield magic, suddenly became the strongest First Year, charming all the ladies with his magic, fighting prowess and... a body that makes girls thirsty."

The young lady playfully slipped her hand inside Ethan's bathrobe and caressed his chest, making Ethan sigh helplessly. Even though they were having a serious conversation, his best friend was still able to joke around with him.

"Nicole, what do you want to do?" Ethan asked because he believed that this was the most important thing to his best friend. "What do you want to achieve? Do you have any goals aside from mastering your Legacy?"

"Goals? Of course, I have goals," Nicole replied. "The first one is very obvious. Master this Legacy, and make its power belong to me. The second one is to kick the Asta Family to the ground as revenge for all the hardships that I experienced living in their family.

"Those are the goals that I have set for myself with the remaining lifespan that I have. I can't see past anything besides trampling the Asta Family."

Ethan sighed because he could do what Nicole wanted to achieve, and trample the Asta Family using his own power for her sake.

But he also knew that this wasn't what Nicole wanted.

She wanted to do it herself.

To use her own power to take revenge for her mother, who had been abandoned, and her lost childhood, which was spent doing everything to become strong.

The calluses in her hands, which she earned from swinging her sword countless times to

achieve the fighting prowess she currently possessed.

All of this, she did for one thing and one thing only.

To make the Asta Family pay for everything they had done to her.

Back then, she thought that if she became the Matriarch by winning the Heir Wars, she would

be able to complete her revenge faster.

With Ethan's help, two prodigies that belonged in that family had died, lessening her

competitors.

But after their deaths, she finally realized that they would not recognize her no matter what.

Since that day, the Heir Wars have become irrelevant to her.

Even when the Patriarch of the Asta Family, Oscar Asta, made a declaration that anyone who killed Ethan would become the next head of the family, Nicole decided to ignore it completely and broke her ties with them.

"Do you remember the promise you made to me?" Ethan asked.

Nicole nodded. "I do."

"I'm serious about it. Even if I have to use force, I'll make sure that you don't die."

"I know, so I'm not worried."

Nicole smirked. "If the Tidebringer doesn't want me to die, then I have nothing to fear. But promise me one thing-until the very last moment, do not interfere. I plan to use everything in my power to tame this Legacy, even if it seems impossible."

Ethan nodded. "Very well. I promise."

The young lady then planted a kiss on Ethan's cheek before standing up from the couch.

"Well, then. I'm going back to my room," Nicole said. "Since you no longer have to worry about me, you can focus on your studies and wait until the Mission Hall opens."

She then opened the door, and two girls fell on the floor, surprising her and Ethan at the same

time.

"Are you girls worried that I might seduce your future husband?" Nicole asked in a teasing tone as he looked at Luna and Lilian, who had propped themselves up from the floor. Princess Ramona, who was standing in the hallway, couldn't help but smile. She was proud that she made the right decision to wait in the hallway, instead of trying to eavesdrop on the door like Luna and Lilian did.

Nicole chuckled before walking away, leaving Ethan to deal with his lovers, whose faces had turned beet-red due to embarrassment.