Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 1074
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Chapter 1074
“Mon, monster…!”
“No. This wasn’t something I did. My master did this for me.”
Lee Han stepped forward to clarify, as the other person seemed to misunderstand.
Originally, mages had various means to communicate with each other beyond the constraints of time and space.
Even if he couldn’t reveal the young prince’s identity, if he said he received help from his master inside there, Abalkarun would understand immediately.
“Are you referring to a communication artifact?”
“It’s similar but a bit different. In any case, please understand that my master did this for me.”
Abalkarun speculated that the master Lee Han wouldn’t reveal was the Skeleton Principal.
There were rumors that the other person was the Skeleton Principal’s disciple, and there weren’t many mages who could display such magic in such a short time.
Though wrong, it was a reasonable speculation.
There were some correct parts too…
‘But even if a master gave teachings, wouldn’t he have to handle quite a lot himself if it’s a communication artifact?’
Abalkarun, who didn’t know about the spatial labyrinth and basement, thought to himself.
Even when receiving teachings from a distance, unless the master came in person, the disciple had to perform quite a large portion.
…Then it’s definitely impressive enough??
As Abalkarun was about to be amazed again, his master’s voice reached his ears.
“It’s done! Abalkarun. Come here!”
Abalkaigen, who had finished the work, called his disciple.
He wanted to show his disciple this boat that had been newly improved using ancient artifacts.
“Master. About 【Bibble’s Sorrow】…”
“Abalkarun. You cannot put two potions in the same bottle. You must focus on the magic you’re doing now.”
Abalkaigen scolded his disciple with a stern face.
No matter how regrettable it was that the opportunity flew away because of Professor Verdus, to keep worrying about that while doing other work.
The magic composing this flying sailboat was by no means easy. Even if it was combining completed magics, one must not let their guard down.
“That’s not what I meant…”
“Ahem!”
“I, I’m sorry. I’ll concentrate.”
The Orc Mage flinched and bowed his head.
Abalkaigen was a strict master when it came to magic. Seeing that expression, he thought he should explain everything after it was all finished.
“Shall we take it for a ride? Wait. Can you pilot it?”
Even after asking, the two mages hesitated.
This flying sailboat was Professor Verdus’s masterpiece intended to allow even those who hadn’t learned magic to pilot it, but that didn’t mean they should actually put someone who hadn’t learned magic on board.
Since it was a prototype, a mage who could repair and control the magic circles installed in the boat should pilot it in case problems arose above.
“Yes. I piloted it last time too.”
“…I see!”
The two mages recalled that magics like 【Bibble’s Departure Enchantment】 or 【Bibble’s Flight Enchantment】 started from at least 4th circle, but they nodded without bothering to ask.
Coming this far, did they need to be surprised by each thing?
“Then let’s cut through the roof and depart.”
“Wait. This is the Imperial capital, don’t we need permission?”
Within Einroguard territory, as long as you didn’t escape, it didn’t matter if you flew through the sky, dug the ground, or set fire to the principal’s office, but outside there were Imperial laws.
If they flew up without permission in the capital, knights would come running from all directions.
-Don’t worry. We’ve already contacted them and received permission.
“…You all didn’t plan this before coming, did you?”
-What are you saying! Absolutely not!
The misunderstood knights jumped up.
They were already dying of injustice from being assigned to escort Professor Verdus, so how could they receive such misunderstanding?
The knights were really just working hard out of pure hatred for Professor Verdus.
“I understand. Then I’ll gratefully take it for a ride.”
Lee Han jumped lightly and climbed onto the sailboat. Abalkaigen, Puyo, and Yukveltire also took their seats.
Crack!
“?!”
When mana sparked from the magic circle, Abalkaigen was startled and asked.
“Is it okay?”
“Ah. It’s been like this since I originally received it. It’s because of the hull reinforcement magic, wind resistance magic, and corrosion prevention magic… I’ll turn off the last one.”
Lee Han skillfully manipulated the magic circle.
Having experimented with various things under Professor Verdus, he had no problem at all handling the sailboat.
Seeing this, Puyo whispered to Yukveltire.
“Professor Verdus must have made Wardanaz do quite a lot. Do all Divination Magic School students suffer like this?”
“I wouldn’t know.”
“…”
At that confident answer, the wood spirit mixed-blood mage’s gaze toward Yukveltire turned slightly cold.
* * *
“Purple torch? Was there a purple torch today?”
The flying knights of the capital knights order, responsible for the airspace of the western wall district, were puzzled when they discovered purple light flashing in the void.
Those permitted to fly in the capital had to hang magic torches of different colors above them. Those without such torches or carrying fake torches were immediately arrested.
Purple torches were markers that could only be given to royalty or Imperial family-related figures. Since they were rarely seen, it was natural for the knights to stir.
“Knights from Einroguard applied for it.”
“His Excellency Marryongwan?”
“No.”
“Well, if he wanted to fly, he’d fly around without permission anyway.”
The knights’ voices contained both respect and irritation. Marryongwan, who flew over the capital walls when urgent, always brought them humiliation.
No matter where they complained or submitted advice, it was useless.
Even when high officials or figures from great noble families joined forces to speak directly to the Emperor, the Emperor would blame himself if anything, but always protected his Marryongwan.
“Are you well?”
“Ah. Count Jau!”
The knights greeted the familiar face.
Count Jau was famous among the various nobles living in the Imperial capital for his generous character.
Though there weren’t many nobles bold enough to cause trouble in the capital where the Emperor resided, even considering that, Count Jau was truly tolerant.
He was so tolerant that he forgave a magic school graduate mage who accidentally burned down his carriage.
“This fellow keeps wanting to fly in the sky, so we came out like this. I’m worried we’ve increased your work.”
When the white-haired old count apologized, the knights waved their hands as if to say no.
“What are you saying? We raise flying creatures too, so we understand. Pegasus really hate staying still.”
The pegasus the knights were riding made displeased sounds.
“Oh dear. You’re all in trouble because of me. This old man will be going now. Come! Let’s go!”
The knights sent respectful gazes toward the count’s retreating figure as he flew up after receiving the magic torch.
How peaceful it would be if all the Empire’s nobles had such character?
“…Wait. That purple light, isn’t it a bit strange?”
A knight who belatedly noticed the discomfort he hadn’t caught while talking raised his hand and pointed at the sky.
Following the movement, purple lines were drawn across the dark sky, but the speed was too fast and dazzling.
What kind of mount were they riding?
“It doesn’t seem to be a living creature.”
“In, indeed. Then it makes sense.”
At the experienced senior knight’s words, the others nodded.
The movement visible in the distance was too rigid to be called a living creature’s movement. Since they were knights from Einroguard, it wouldn’t be strange even if it was a magical mount.
“But if it’s a magical mount from Einroguard… Profes…”
“No way. Professor Verdus wouldn’t be peacefully flying around. There’s absolutely no way.”
When magic vehicles combined with flight, Professor Verdus was inevitably what came to mind in the Empire.
But Professor Verdus was absolutely not here. Since this wasn’t Einroguard territory, doing that could result in actually being shot down…
“Oh. The Count is heading that way?”
Count Jau’s blue torch began moving toward the purple torch.
Not only that, but the torches that had received permission earlier and were circling other areas suddenly all converged on the purple torch.
At that sight, the knights felt a chill run down their spines for a moment.
* * *
‘Fast!’
Lee Han was amazed by the intense movement.
Who would have thought it would be this much.
It was on a completely different level from when he had carefully piloted it in Einroguard territory last time.
“To supplement, the lacking, speed, I brought out, ancient artifacts!”
Abalkaigen proudly shouted through the whooshing sound of the incoming wind.
“I cast magic, on the mast, to reinforce, resistance!”
“Thank you, everyone!”
Lee Han carefully brought the small sailing ship to a stop.
He had gotten excited without realizing it and performed rapid acceleration and aerobatic flight, but he was worried if he had pushed too hard with the sailboat that was still a prototype.
Upon checking, there appeared to be no damage to the magic circles or the hull.
“Junior.”
“Yes?”
“People are coming.”
“?!”
At Yukveltire’s words, Lee Han looked up and was startled.
Torches were flying in from all directions. People were definitely gathering.
‘What? Did the Death Knights not get proper permission?’
For a moment, headlines from Imperial newspapers flashed chaotically through Lee Han’s mind.
Wor Mo Einroguard student, unauthorized frenzied flight in the skies above the Imperial capital… Another Einroguard incident?
His master Professor Bur Mo takes responsibility and voluntarily appears in Imperial Court… Considering other charges, life sentence expected…
“Gasp…!”
“?”
However, the two mages were even more shocked than Lee Han. They looked at each other with pale faces.
“What’s wrong? Do you happen to know who those people coming are?”
“I don’t know who they are, but I can guess the reason! They’re people who came looking for Professor Verdus!”
“What?”
Lee Han didn’t understand what they meant at first, then realized it later and was horrified.
So they guessed it was Professor Verdus just by seeing this sailboat?
“Does it make sense to immediately think of Professor Verdus just because there’s a fast-flying aerial magic vehicle?”
“It makes sense.”
“…What an unhelpful bastard!”
Lee Han was furious at Professor Verdus’s uselessly famous reputation.
Even when not present, he would grab his disciple’s ankle like this.
-Is that Bibble Verdus? Answer!
-Professor Verdus?
The voices of people who saw the outline of the small sailing ship from afar could be heard calling out loudly.
At those voices, the two mages steeled themselves.
“To make such a stupid mistake. I’m sorry, teacher.”
“No. I should have anticipated this too. I was too absorbed in magic…”
If the fact that they were related to Professor Verdus was publicly revealed, it would be fatal.
From now on, countless people would come looking and harass them with things like ‘Where’s Professor Verdus?’ ‘Drag Professor Verdus out here,’ etc.
Lee Han gave instructions to the others with a resolute face.
“Everyone keep your heads down.”
“What?”
“Hurry! Everyone keep your heads down. Cast invisibility magic and don’t come out from inside.”
The other mages followed the instructions in bewilderment. Lee Han finished his preparations as quickly as possible.
Before long, people’s voices grew closer.
“Professor Verdus! Answer if you’re there! I didn’t come to get angry. I’m just curious what you made with the gold coins you received as investment. Hm? Come on. Just stick your face out. I’m not holding anything in my hands!”
“Hmph. You think I’d fall for such tricks? Bibble Verdus, come out! You bastard. I’ll tear off your tail and make soup with it!”
The dark sky above became noisy with shouts having different purposes.
However, what came from inside the small sailing ship was a roughly growling voice that exceeded everyone’s expectations.
“Who’s calling me Bibble Verdus? I’m Stedal of the Nago Family!”
“Stedal of the Nago Family?! The Stedal who increased his fortune even more during the bone-flesh flower speculation wave?!”
“…”
When someone mentioned detailed background information he hadn’t expected, Lee Han was flustered and almost dropped his disguise.
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