Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 1065

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Chapter 1065

 

This bird… this person?

 

Making a very generous concession, Sarataan could acknowledge that the young prince before him possessed a kind heart.

 

When he had just been drawn into the other’s soul, he had directly witnessed those fragments.

 

An abyss of countless pain and sorrow that was unimaginable for a spirit who had lived impulsively only for himself his entire life.

 

And the prince’s soul that sympathized with and empathized with all of it!

 

Though Sarataan was notorious among spirits as a violent brute, even he couldn’t deny that young prince’s goodness.

 

‘But that bastard is a bit…’

 

Sarataan glanced at Lee Han with a displeased look while hiding his expression.

 

What goodness could there be in someone who brutally beats you with mana when you don’t listen?

 

He didn’t even seem to empathize much himself.

 

“I don’t think I have a kind enough heart to reform that spirit…”

 

-No, disciple. Believe in yourself.

 

“Ah, no. Master. A kind heart doesn’t grow stronger just because you believe in it.”

 

Though not as much as the spirit, Lee Han was also flustered.

 

A kind heart wasn’t something that became stronger and more powerful just by resolving to have one, like magic.

 

-You already have a kind heart, disciple. The mage thinks so too, don’t you?

 

“?”

 

Yukveltire, who had been quietly listening from the side, fell into thought when the question came to her.

 

Was her junior truly kind?

 

‘Hmm. He didn’t help with research right away during vacation and left his post, so no.’

 

Having quickly finished her judgment, Yukveltire opened her mouth.

 

“Not kin…”

 

-By the way, don’t forget that I’m helping the mage. If a satisfactory answer doesn’t come out, the blueprints might suddenly be destroyed and I might not be able to answer any questions.

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

The young prince was not merely a good-natured person.

 

If he had been such a person from the beginning, he wouldn’t have been able to travel around the continent fighting evildoers in ancient times.

 

Overwhelmed by her opponent, Yukveltire stammered before finally speaking.

 

“He… he seems kind…”

 

-That’s right. You answered well. Now, tell me what aspects make him kind.

 

“…”

 

Yukveltire’s eyes wavered again like before.

 

-Quickly!

 

“Th-that’s… well…”

 

When his senior looked at him as if asking for help, Lee Han was dumbfounded.

 

‘This person. She just asked me to make snacks…’

 

Just mentioning that he made snacks would have been worth a few words, but she couldn’t even think of that.

 

Even Gainando would probably be less shameless than this person.

 

“I made snacks for you.”

 

“He, he made snacks for me.”

 

“And I’m helping with research too.”

 

“Wait. But didn’t you volunteer for that because you were impressed by the research, junior?”

 

Yukveltire expressed her puzzlement.

 

She was sure her junior had said something like ‘What amazing research, hehe, I’d be grateful if you let me participate’?

 

“…I didn’t say it like that. And I didn’t smile so slyly either. Just repeat what I say. Master is looking at us suspiciously.”

 

“He’s also helping with research…”

 

-You heard that? How kind is he?

 

I… I suppose so.

 

Though Sarataan wasn’t completely convinced, he pretended to agree for now.

 

From what he could see, the prince seemed intent on saying whatever he wanted regardless of what Sarataan said.

 

Then it was better to stay quiet rather than act up and suffer harshly like before.

 

-Then how should one cultivate a kind heart?

 

Uh… should I watch this person’s actions… and follow and learn from them?

 

-Excellent, spirit.

 

The prince praised Sarataan. Though it wouldn’t be easy, this spirit was steadily entering the path of cultivation.

 

But what exactly should I watch and follow and learn?

 

Sarataan asked cautiously.

 

He had given the desired answer for now, but what exactly he needed to do was still unclear.

 

‘Am I supposed to learn how to torment spirits? But I already know how to do that?’

 

-That’s something you must think about yourself, spirit.

 

The young prince scolded with a stern attitude.

 

Cultivating a kind heart wasn’t something that could be achieved just by following orders. One had to contemplate and search for it oneself.

 

I, I understand.

 

Sarataan was startled.

 

Though it was easy to be deceived by his kind and gentle appearance, that prince was definitely not someone to be taken lightly.

 

If he kept hesitating, another iron hammer might come flying.

 

So… what will you be doing?

 

When Sarataan asked while reading the mood, Lee Han pointed to the reagents and blueprints piled up nearby and answered.

 

“I was preparing for magical research…”

 

I’ll help you!

 

“Hmm. It feels a bit unpleasant when you act like that.”

 

‘This bastard…’

 

Sarataan cursed inwardly.

 

As if anyone was helping because they wanted to!

 

“Anyway, since you say you’ll help, I understand. Master, may I try preparing as you advised earlier?”

 

-Yes. Give it a try.

 

Lee Han took out the magic circle blueprints that the young prince had advised about earlier.

 

Actually, there was already a blueprint that the prince had drawn for the magic circle that fused 【Bakwantalana’s Dimensional Rod】 and 【Ahiman’s Refraction】.

 

But seeing how he brought out Sarataan to subdue, no, persuade him…

 

“I suppose you mean for me to utilize that spirit?”

 

Yukveltire nodded.

 

Regardless of that wood spirit’s temperament, Yukveltire could definitely feel its power.

 

“Wood spirits are basically sturdy and have excellent recovery abilities. It would be good to have it handle the dangerous parts of the magic circle.”

 

Currently, the artifact 【Yukveltire’s Stone Mirror】 was positioned in the magic circle to handle the distortion and pressure generated while casting magic.

 

But…

 

“That’s right. This mirror artifact alone would be too much to handle. If that spirit takes on additional burden, it would be safe.”

 

“…”

 

Yukveltire’s eyebrows trembled faintly, having already heard improvement suggestions for her artifact once before.

 

“The stone mirror alone can withstand it. We’re just positioning that spirit to be certain.”

 

“…I, I see. Of course.”

 

Lee Han appeased his senior who was looking serious.

 

‘What a troublesome person.’

 

Lee Han changed the subject, worried that if he denied it here, she might waste time trying to prove the stone mirror’s power, research or not.

 

“Then I’ll position that spirit.”

 

“Okay.”

 

“Sarataan!”

 

While Yukveltire quickly prepared the magic circle in the basement, Lee Han called the spirit.

 

Then he briefly explained what needed to be done.

 

“Right now, Senior will create and activate a magic circle here, and we need someone to bear the burden.”

 

That much, well, it’s not difficult!

 

Sarataan laughed heartily.

 

The magic of mages seemed like child’s play to powerful spirits.

 

How frail must their flesh be that they can’t even bear the burden themselves and have to ask a spirit for help?

 

“Good to see you so confident. Yes. I’m counting on you alone.”

 

While they were conversing, Yukveltire had completed more than half of the magic circle.

 

Even with blueprints, it was an unbelievably fast speed. The young prince praised Yukveltire.

 

-Excellent skill. Mage. Please teach your disciple much as well.

 

“Understood.”

 

Yukveltire’s complexion brightened slightly. It might have been the difference of recently recovered pride.

 

-Ah! But the magic characters you just wrote seem inefficient. The pentagon two spaces below is already taking that role. There’s no need to add characters on top of that. Pretentious mages might do that often, but you’re not that kind of person, are you Mage?

 

“…Yes…”

 

Yukveltire’s complexion darkened slightly again.

 

The reagent for casting 【Bakwantalana’s Dimensional Rod】, Bakwantalana’s crystals, were placed at each intersection.

 

The crystals imbued with powerful magic resonated with each other, weakening the walls between dimensions and creating new power.

 

“…!”

 

Lee Han trembled at the pulsating force.

 

‘Amazing!’

 

He could understand why dimensional magic required such careful attention to safety time and again.

 

The very act of twisting intact space and worlds to make contact with other dimensions was impossible without tremendous energy.

 

Who would have thought such power was contained within crystals that looked so ordinary when Yukveltire took them from her reagent pouch.

 

‘So they extract and amplify all this power for use. It’s unbelievable.’

 

Lee Han newly realized Sarataan’s power.

 

To be able to withstand the distortion and pressure of a magic circle where such forces flowed. It was truly the solidity befitting a high-ranking spirit.

 

“Now. Sarataan. To your position…”

 

…Wait, wait.

 

Sarataan’s expression was different from before. Anyone could see it was clearly filled with fear.

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

This… this seems like magic a bit stronger than I thought…?

 

“Really? Isn’t dimensional magic usually like this?”

 

‘This, this crazy mage bastard!’

 

Sarataan swallowed inwardly.

 

The magic’s momentum was more ferocious than expected.

 

Seeing the power expelled by the crystals inside the magic circle resonating savagely with each other and swirling around, it seemed like big trouble if those forces overlapped wrongly and came rushing.

 

‘I haven’t fully recovered yet and you want me to just block that…?’

 

“Don’t tell me it’s too much?”

 

Too, too much! Not at all. Not at all. There’s a limit to ignoring this body! I’m on a different level from ordinary mortal flesh!

 

“I get it. I get it. Don’t shout.”

 

When Sarataan swelled his tree and got angry, Lee Han waved his hand saying he understood.

 

Indeed, befitting a high-ranking spirit, his pride was extraordinary.

 

‘Seeing him talk like that, he can definitely withstand it.’

 

“I plan to first cast the dimensional rod, then fix it, and carve Ahriman’s refraction on top of it.”

 

“Understood.”

 

“The burden will occur three major times.”

 

Yukveltire extended her fingers and explained.

 

In this magic process, there were three moments when distortion and pressure occurred most severely.

 

When casting the dimensional rod, when fixing it, and when carving Ahriman’s refraction.

 

Three times?!

 

“Hey. You’re loud.”

 

“I’d like you to be quiet.”

 

…

 

At their words, Sarataan closed his mouth.

 

‘Crazy mage bastards!’

 

“And it gets stronger as it goes on.”

 

It gets stronger as it goes on!?

 

“Are you doing this on purpose?”

 

No, no. Please continue.

 

“Anyway, Senior Yukveltire. Should we have this Sarataan hold the stone mirror?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Wait… wait a moment. I heard this artifact isn’t fully improved yet?

 

“…”

 

Yukveltire’s fingertips trembled. Lee Han scolded Sarataan, worried the work would slow down.

 

“Are you going to keep making useless noise!”

 

Kugh…

 

‘What exactly is supposed to be good about this bastard!?’

 

Sarataan couldn’t understand.

 

* * *

 

“Beginning. On the rod Bakwantalana planted on the rock, buds sprouted, shoots grew, and flowers bloomed…”

 

Yukveltire recited the incantation.

 

Spells for magic beyond the 5th circle didn’t end in a few phrases. They were often deliberately made long.

 

Though it sounded verbose and full of metaphors, the length of incantations inevitably grew to match the processes involved in originally long magic.

 

‘Now.’

 

Yukveltire gestured. Lee Han immediately poured out mana. The magic circle that had been bone dry regained life and burst with vitality.

 

“…The rod devours the rock and devours the earth…”

 

The dimension inside began to twist. The magic that had gorged itself on reagents and mana was tearing reality’s walls and mixing dimensions.

 

“Sarataan. It’s coming!”

 

And the first shock flew over.

 

Sarataan nearly dropped the stone mirror for a moment. The overlapping dimensional shock felt like it was butchering the spirit’s entire body.

 

Kuhheok…!

 

“…Are you okay?”

 

It’s a doormat!

 

“What?”

 

I, I said I’m fine.

 

“You’re not fine at all!”

 

Lee Han immediately noticed.

 

This stupid spirit bastard?!

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