Diego's Magnum Opus

Division: Son of Envy

Arc: Buzzutsu Academy

Date: September 16th, 2024

Locations: Buzzutsu Academy, comic book store

Overview

Diego is unexpectedly reunited with his older brother Fenix at Buzzutsu Academy, bringing back complicated feelings about his own self-worth as a sorcerer. As the two spend the day together, Diego reflects on his recent missions, struggles, and growth while Fenix offers both reassurance and subtle pressure about his potential. Their outing to a comic book store is interrupted by a minor curse attack, and the brothers successfully exorcise it together, allowing Diego to regain confidence in his abilities and rediscover inspiration for his magnum opus.

Detailed Plot Summary

Diego’s routine at Buzzutsu Academy is shaken when his accomplished older brother Fenix unexpectedly arrives, bringing with him both comfort and the weight of expectation. Their reunion is friendly but emotionally complicated, as Diego wrestles with comparisons between his own uneven growth and Fenix’s established reputation. During their conversations, Diego reflects on recent missions and the dangers he and his friends have faced, while Fenix pushes him to take his training more seriously and believe in his potential.

Hoping to clear his head, Diego accompanies Fenix on an outing to a comic book store, reconnecting with the creative spark that fuels his sketch-based technique. Their peaceful moment is disrupted when a small flying cursed spirit appears nearby, forcing the brothers into action. Fighting together, they quickly exorcise the threat, highlighting the contrast between Fenix’s refined combat experience and Diego’s improvisational artistic style. The encounter ultimately strengthens Diego’s confidence, reigniting his motivation to grow stronger while reminding him that his identity as a sorcerer does not have to be defined by his brother’s legacy.

After arriving back at the academy, Diego runs into Elysia, who recounts her current day escapade. Her and Renzo were sent on a run to gather supplies for Morgana to repair Elysia's Cadeceus Staff which culminated in Renzo activating his technique to scare a non-sorcerer. Afterwards, Diego seems to have a revelation, and begins to work on his magnum opus.

Key Events

• Diego finishes a drawing that oddly includes chickens, showing the lingering psychological effect of the Chicken Man mission.
• Diego reunites with his brother Fenix at Buzzutsu Academy and excitedly gives him an update on recent events, including Troy’s arrival, the Devious Lick mission, the Chicken Man mission, and Magnus joining the academy.
• Mr. C implies that Fenix may still have unfinished ties to the buzzutsu world, hinting that his peaceful life away from it may not be permanent.
• Diego and Fenix leave the academy together for a trip to a comic book store.
• A minor flying curse appears outside the comic book store and targets people nearby.
• Diego distracts the curse with an octopus shikigami, but the construct is destroyed.
• Fenix uses a comic book as a weapon to exorcise the curse in a single strike.
• Fenix encourages Diego, telling him that being weaker now does not mean he is not strong or cannot surpass him someday.
• Back at the academy, Diego talks with Elysia, who vents about Magnus breaking her rod, Morgana sending her on a pointless materials hunt, and Renzo nearly fighting a normal person.
• Diego leaves the conversation newly inspired and rushes back to his room, deciding he is finally ready to begin what he believes will be his magnum opus.