Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 1012

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Chapter 1012

 

“Which other friend are you referring to?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

Lee Han was flustered since he hadn’t expected to be asked to specifically name his friends.

 

Indeed, an Archmage’s insight was extraordinarily sharp.

 

“…Senior Diret and Lee Han of Wardanaz Family…”

 

In his confusion, Lee Han made a choice he would never normally make.

 

He included his own name in the list of friends.

 

The Death Knight accompanying him felt sorry inside.

 

‘Young master. Adding your own name as if you’re someone else only makes it feel more pathetic.’

 

“Also… um… Stedal of Nago Family.”

 

-…

 

The Knights couldn’t bear to look at their successor with clear minds and had to turn their heads away.

 

The current conversation had the power to make even Undead who had lost their flesh feel embarrassed.

 

Erindarvel showed puzzlement at hearing an unfamiliar name.

 

“There was such a person? I’ll have to ask Yukveltire about this.”

 

“That mage has a very secretive nature. So she probably didn’t bother mentioning it.”

 

“That’s strange. Yukveltire wouldn’t act out of respect for someone else’s personality.”

 

‘Damn it.’

 

Lee Han cursed the absent senior.

 

How much trouble had she caused normally that she was tormenting her junior even when not present?

 

“…Senior has changed just a little bit.”

 

“If that’s true, it would be truly surprising and joyful news. It might be thanks to her friend’s devotion.”

 

“I think that’s quite likely as well.”

 

Lee Han readily agreed.

 

If not for Senior Diret, that So Verdus might have starved to death or gone missing deep within Einroguard by now.

 

“An excellent mage shouldn’t keep causing trouble for their friends.”

 

“I think so too!”

 

After answering, Lee Han worried that his reaction might have been too intense.

 

His voice had come out louder than intended without him realizing it.

 

But it couldn’t be helped.

 

A chance to scold Senior So Verdus with the power of an Archmage and mother?

 

However, Erindarvel didn’t pay much attention to Lee Han’s reaction. Instead, she raised her silver eyebrows upward, showing displeasure at her daughter’s behavior.

 

“I sent a letter but there’s been no change, which is truly regrettable.”

 

“What did you say?”

 

“I sent a letter saying that Yukveltire wouldn’t be helpful for the student’s magical research, so abandon her and focus on your own duties.”

 

“?”

 

Lee Han tilted his head at the momentary sense of incongruity.

 

And then he realized belatedly.

 

Surprisingly, this Archmage had sent the letter to Diret, not Yukveltire!

 

“Ah, no. Shouldn’t you have sent it to Senior Yukveltire?”

 

“Yukveltire doesn’t listen even when spoken to, so there’s no reason to send her a separate letter.”

 

“…”

 

Indeed, not just anyone could become an Archmage. Lee Han had no choice but to accept it.

 

‘That’s certainly true. Convincing people around her to avoid her would have much higher chances of success than persuading Senior Yukveltire.’

 

“Wait. Then Senior Diret received the letter, so why does he continue such trou… I mean, why does he continue such friendship?”

 

Erindarvel let out a small sigh as if feeling sorry.

 

“The reply said he would choose his own friends himself.”

 

“Oh my!”

 

Lee Han also let out a sigh of regret.

 

But why?

 

‘Maybe the letter content was too direct.’

 

Even Lee Han felt that if someone sent him a letter saying ‘don’t be friends with Gainando,’ he would respond with ‘who are you to say that’ and protect him even more.

 

Rather, a letter like ‘Gainando has secured a month’s worth of snacks but is secretly eating them alone’ would have been much more effective.

 

“Since Mr. Wardanaz also revealed himself as Yukveltire’s friend…”

 

“Me!? …Of course I did.”

 

Lee Han belatedly recovered. Then he suffered.

 

‘Damn it. I should have put Moradi instead.’

 

The question was too sudden so his reaction was delayed.

 

“…Please be careful not to get caught up with Yukveltire and have your research disrupted. From a greater perspective, it’s a tremendous loss when mages who must take responsibility for the Empire’s future cannot focus entirely on magic.”

 

Archmage Erindarvel had firm convictions, as most excellent mages do.

 

Talented mages must be nurtured and supported so each can bloom.

 

…Sometimes when one of those talented mages tries to torment other mages like weeds or poisonous mushrooms, strict isolation is also necessary…

 

‘Aren’t her words too harsh?’

 

Lee Han was slightly surprised by the thought he just had.

 

It seemed he still had some protective feelings left for a fellow senior.

 

“How is Adenart?”

 

“Pardon? Ah…”

 

Lee Han, belatedly remembering that the mage before him was also Adenart’s mother, answered favorably.

 

“The Imperial Princess is very diligent.”

 

Indeed, unlike Yu Upperclassman, Adenart was among the most diligent in Blue Dragon Tower.

 

“Is that so? From the letter contents, it seemed she was constantly forcing you to cook…”

 

‘Gasp.’

 

At the sharp observation, Lee Han unconsciously drew in his breath.

 

He couldn’t count how many times he’d been nervous while dealing with this Archmage.

 

“…Blue Dragon Tower Students divide and share tasks among themselves. So you must have misunderstood. Since I’m from the alchemy school, I often handle cooking.”

 

‘You also handle gathering, repairs, crafting, cleaning, and so on…’

 

The Death Knight thought to himself.

 

Strictly speaking, saying he handled cooking because he was from the alchemy school wasn’t a lie.

 

It’s just that other schools were listening too.

 

“I see. Adenart has such a small appetite that I was puzzled by the letter contents, but if all the other students eat together too, that makes sense.”

 

“Yes… Yes???”

 

Lee Han was shocked.

 

Could there possibly be two Adenarts in Einroguard?

 

* * *

 

“You all worked hard.”

 

The Skeleton Principal, who had belatedly shaken off the mages and come out, opened the carriage door and entered.

 

“Check if there are any tracking magic, marking magic, parasitic magical creatures, interdimensional beings, or anything else others might have planted.”

 

The Skeleton Principal didn’t trust the mages of magic towers officially recognized by the Empire one bit.

 

It wouldn’t be strange at all if they had secretly planted means of communication on his disciple’s collar or cloak hem while talking earlier.

 

-The young master already checked and destroyed them with magic power earlier.

 

“…I, I see.”

 

The Principal shuddered inside.

 

Even Professor Garcia hadn’t adapted this quickly.

 

What a terrifying fellow!

 

“Still, it’s fortunate that you won’t be kidnapped by a magic tower. Let me see…”

 

The Skeleton Principal took out a pocket watch and checked the time and date.

 

“I plan to stay in the capital until next week. Since things ended much earlier than expected, you’re free to do whatever you want during the remaining time.”

 

Although convincing the creditors was finished, he couldn’t just smile cheerfully and immediately return to Einroguard.

 

He had to personally explain what had happened to the Emperor and various other figures in the Empire.

 

The fact that one of the thought entities that periodically descended upon the continent had permanently ascended was very important information.

 

“Ah. Then…”

 

“Wait. If you’re planning to visit Prince Jowurin, forget it. It would be better to go together after I finish my schedule.”

 

“?”

 

When the Skeleton Principal firmly stopped him, Lee Han looked puzzled.

 

“Are you worried that His Majesty might get upset with you, Principal, if I go alone first?”

 

“…Haha. You rascal. You’re as clever as giants. That’s right. So let’s go together later.”

 

When his disciple, who had shown such high intelligence when casting magic in front of the Magic Tower mages, only came up with such pathetic guesses, the Skeleton Principal looked at him with pity.

 

They say prophets originally can’t predict their own future, but how could he be like this?

 

“I did need to buy gifts anyway… Ah. I received this from Lady Erindarvel.”

 

Lee Han pulled out a rolled-up scroll. It was a scroll with the wax seal still unbroken.

 

“Do you happen to know what this is?”

 

“I do. Erindarvel must think highly of you. Well, there’s no reason not to think highly of you.”

 

At those words, Lee Han spoke as if he understood.

 

“She must want me to participate in her magical research.”

 

“What? No!”

 

The Skeleton Principal was dumbfounded by the ridiculous misunderstanding.

 

“Erindarvel isn’t that kind of person… Ah. Don’t tell me you’re thinking that because of Yukveltire?”

 

“How could that be?”

 

“Don’t lie.”

 

“Actually, you’re right.”

 

“…Erindarvel likes giving gifts to talented mages. It’s probably something that will help you.”

 

“Like participating in her magical research?”

 

“…”

 

The Skeleton Principal’s heart ached at his disciple’s distrust.

 

But what could he do?

 

Sometimes parents had to bear their child’s sins together.

 

“It’s your freedom not to open it, but if you’re curious, go ahead and open it. You won’t lose anything.”

 

When he said that much, Lee Han put aside his suspicions and broke the seal binding the scroll.

 

Inside were a map of the capital, places to visit, and explanations.

 

Sending a letter to a dear mage and future successor.

 

The magic we discussed at the following location is currently in progress.

 

I’ve left word in advance, so there shouldn’t be any particular problems with participation.

 

I look forward to your participation and achievements.

 

Erindarvel

 

“???”

 

Lee Han tilted his head at the scroll’s contents.

 

Seeing this, the Skeleton Principal asked.

 

“A banquet? Or an artifact shop? If you’re lucky, it might be a bankrupt noble family’s warehouse.”

 

Erindarvel usually invited mages to such places and let them take whatever artifacts they wanted.

 

It was such a generous occasion that even the Skeleton Principal would want to participate.

 

“It’s none of those three? It seems to be underground on the outskirts of the capital.”

 

“She must have discovered a hidden underground warehouse. If possible, try to steal something.”

 

“It says the magic we discussed is in progress, but I don’t remember discussing anything…”

 

“Right. Right. That would be the case. Go and discuss it, and the memory will come back to you.”

 

The Skeleton Principal didn’t listen carefully.

 

His disciple’s track record was already too spectacular.

 

There was a very high possibility that he probably didn’t even think of it as magic.

 

“She’s calling me a successor, but isn’t something wrong?”

 

“It’s probably because those knight fellows forgot about chivalry and ran their mouths carelessly.”

 

At the Skeleton Principal’s words, the Death Knights averted their gazes once again.

 

“I’ll say this one last time, but Erindarvel isn’t a mage like Yukveltire who forces others to participate in research. You don’t have to go if you don’t feel like it, but don’t regret it later when you see the Imperial Newspaper.”

 

“I’ll go right away.”

 

Lee Han made his decision immediately.

 

If he later saw an article in the Imperial Newspaper like 【Hidden Ancient Warehouse Discovered Underground on Capital Outskirts】, he felt he wouldn’t be able to bear the agony.

 

* * *

 

Jinnon, who was considered the next successor of the Green Jade Magic Tower, received a letter from the Archmage and fell into contemplation, unable to understand it.

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

“Ah. I received a letter from Lady Erindarvel, but I can’t understand it.”

 

Sending a letter to a dear mage and future successor.

 

At the following location, artifacts suitable for Einroguard students are being distributed.

 

I hope this can serve as some compensation for the trouble Yukveltire has caused.

 

Thank you once again.

 

Erindarvel

 

“What does this mean? Artifacts suitable for Einroguard students.”

 

“Probably means they’re that good, don’t you think?”

 

“What about the trouble Princess Yukveltire caused?”

 

“She must be referring to when she robbed the reagents that the Green Jade Magic Tower had purchased first last time.”

 

‘Is that it?’

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