실종된 세리카의 뒤를 쫓은 글렌과 시스티나가 도달한 장소. 그곳은 「멜갈리우스의 마법사」의 무대가 된 성력전(聖曆前) 4,000년의 세계. 현대보다 아득히 강력한 고대마술이 주류인 데다 마왕이 군림하는 지옥이었다. 마왕에게 도전하는 세리카. 마왕의 인지를 초월한 힘에 무릎 꿇는 이들. 그 광경을 목도한 글렌은 외쳤다. “난 세리카의 제자다! 이 세계를 구하려고 왔어! 극악무도한 마왕을 쓰러트리기 위해!” 그 목소리는 이윽고 절망에 빠진 사람들에게 닿는다. 민중이 봉기하고 글렌과 세리카가 재회할 때 비로소 진정한 전설의 이야기가 막을 올린다.
Tarō Hitsuji (羊太郎, Hitsuji Tarō/Tarou) is the author of the Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor Light Novel and Memory Records of Bastard Magic Instructor series.
In order to get Celica back, Glen and Sistina desperately try to chase her down. But in the middle of this, the two suddenly go back to the past, 4000 years ago. Indeed, the name of this time is the Remarkable Magic Civilization Era. This era had various magics born during it, so the magicians were very strong. However, this civilization was mysteriously destroyed, and a lot of magic was lost as a result. Why this Remarkable Magic Civilization Era was decimated, scholars, philosophers—no one really knows. After all, the dead can't speak. But there is one piece of evidence: the fairytale, "Melugalis's Magician." According to this book, there was a terrifying demon king in the past, but a certain magician defeated them and returned the world back to peace. Of course, no one really believes in it, but what's really the truth? Thus, it is now time for Glen to know Celica's true identity, the truth of the past, and his hidden magic. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー This was a very wonderful novel! Finally, Taro Hitsuji revealed this series' big mysteries! Without going against expectations, they all became great developments. Before, this series gave all sorts of hints, but it still hid the truth. For example, Nameless always helps Glen and the others, but her motives are unknown. For example, the cause of Celica's immortal body and the reason for her overwhelming magic are still unknown. For example, the reason why the invincible Magic Era fell is also unknown.
Then, this book brilliantly answered all these mysteries. The moment that Taro Hitsuji made these mysteries clear, I was very impressed. I thought to myself, "This series sure is amazing." So, I really look forward to the next volume!