Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 1094

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Chapter 1094

‘What a truly unpleasant trust.’

Lee Han thought to himself.

While both the Young Prince and the Skeleton Principal showed trust in Lee Han, the details were quite different.

Honestly, the trust the Skeleton Principal showed was unpleasant.

How was that different from a curse telling him to go meet worshippers of evil gods!

“I thought you brought this up because of the possibility of approaching Professor Bagrek.”

“If Professor Boladi approaches, that’s one thing, but would those guys approach…”

The Skeleton Principal was skeptical.

Of course, worshippers of evil gods who filled their heads with madness and straw instead of brains were hard to predict.

Still, if he tried to predict somehow, the possibility of them approaching Professor Boladi didn’t seem very high.

The worshippers of evil gods had nothing they wanted from Professor Boladi.

Though there was bloody resentment between them, worshippers of evil gods were the type who would try to spread even one more grain of their faith instead of taking time for revenge.

Rather, Professor Boladi would want many things from the worshippers of evil gods.

‘Mainly what’s above their necks.’

In truth, Lee Han wanted to lock up both himself and Professor Boladi if he could.

Lee Han might be impossible, but he had seriously considered it for Professor Boladi.

However, given Professor Boladi’s personality, he absolutely wasn’t the type to say ‘Thank you for worrying about me, I’ll stay quietly in the detention room’ if locked up. He’d immediately escape and go on a rampage.

Rather than forcibly pushing through and having the entire plan fall apart, it was better to at least put a leash on him.

If they paired the professor with his cherished disciple as he wanted, maybe he’d think once, no, half a time, or half of half a time before doing something reckless…

The problem was the disciple’s bad luck.

Considering what Wardanaz had experienced recently, it wouldn’t be strange at all if worshippers of evil gods approached.

It was a vague idea close to intuition or premonition, but excellent mages never ignored such signs.

“Still, it seems too vague.”

“Do you want a plausible reason? You’re from a great noble family, have more mana than a dragon, and made a contract with a dragon, so you’re worth the attention of worshippers of evil gods. There aren’t many prey like you in the Empire.”

‘It was better when he spoke vaguely.’

Lee Han grumbled inwardly.

When the Skeleton Principal spoke logically, it made him feel even worse.

“You seem convinced now. Remember it well.”

“Yes. I’ll be suspicious first when I see anyone suspicious.”

“Don’t forget to be suspicious when you see the suspicious Professor Boladi too.”

“…Yes…”

“Then take this guy and train him. Klzenbereg?”

-Yes!

The Death Knight bowed his head respectfully.

“This knight here will guard you outside during this semester.”

“Professor Bagrek will be accompanying us, but will knights follow along too?”

“Of course. As I said, Professor Boladi might beat you up and escape.”

“…”

“Pick quick-witted knights and prepare for guard duty.”

-We will do so.

The Skeleton Principal was meticulous.

Even if he released his two disciples, he would never let his guard down.

If Professor Boladi monitored the worshippers of evil gods, the Death Knights monitored the worshippers of evil gods, and Wardanaz monitored Professor Boladi, there would be no gaps.

-Didn’t you misspeak at the end?

“I spoke correctly.”

-…

The knights were confused by the instruction to watch the professor more carefully than the worshippers of evil gods.

Regardless, the Skeleton Principal waved his hand dismissively.

“Go on. I have things to discuss with the professors. The accidents your upperclassmen caused won’t hide themselves… wait.”

“?”

Lee Han, who had turned to leave, paused when the Skeleton Principal called him again.

What was it?

‘Did he catch me cursing him in my mind?’

“Never mind. Go on.”

“Yes.”

After Lee Han completely left, the Skeleton Principal spoke to the knights who remained.

“That guy, why is he wearing Euangelion?”

-Well, perhaps he heard the location from the Projection of Desire for Honor?

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“If there’s any need to approach evil mercenaries or thieves, please leave anything to me.”

Ibinta bowed and flattered.

The pride of being the master of an underground fortress had long since shattered and disappeared.

What he wanted now was just one thing.

To not displease the terrifying mage of the Wardanaz Family and get through this mission.

No matter how eccentric this mage was, surely he couldn’t be scarier than the eldest.

“There’s no need to approach anyone.”

“Pardon?”

“I said there’s no need to approach anyone.”

To the confused former thief, Lee Han kindly explained.

Apart from the Skeleton Principal’s harsh words, Lee Han had no intention of going out so actively this semester.

He had already secured supplies, and more than anything, since the Skeleton Principal spoke like that, he felt annoyed and didn’t want to go out.

‘If I only take requests that can be done inside, the Skeleton Principal’s curse won’t mean much.’

“Wardanaz.”

Giselle, walking with her sword slung over her shoulder, called Lee Han from behind.

Honestly, she didn’t really want to call a friend who was between Death Knights and a thief, but she had no choice as there was something to tell him.

“Here. A letter from the Family Head.”

“??”

Lee Han tilted his head, not understanding the letter Giselle held out.

Then Giselle asked as if even more bewildered.

“Why are you surprised? It’s a letter commissioning a request.”

“What request?”

“…Did you suffer so much during vacation that your memory flew away? You asked me to commission you last year.”

Giselle looked at Lee Han with disbelief.

-How about if I ask the Principal to send an official request to Einroguard?

-Yes. I’ll be waiting.

“…”

As the conversation from last winter vacation came to mind, Lee Han’s face hardened.

He had even excitedly told Giselle to take the request together and split the money.

‘Oh no.’

At the time, he thought it was really a good opportunity and accepted it, but he never expected it to come back like this.

To the guest of the Wardanaz Family.

The beneficial conversation from before gave the family much inspiration. The advice to not let the apprentice knights who visited the family go free but to train them harshly – thanks to that advice, the apprentice knights have become much stronger…

The letter sent by Giselle’s father and the Family Head of the Moradi family showed a rarely seen respect.

There were very few people to whom the always cool and efficiency-focused Family Head showed this much favor.

There were various reasons, but one of them was the advice Lee Han had given before.

Don’t let the apprentice knights who came to the family as guests wander around, but impose a curfew on them (like at Einroguard)!

That advice seemed to be very effective, as the Family Head was expressing satisfaction in his letter.

‘That’s good. It’s gratifying that it helped the knights.’

When Lee Han smiled, Giselle looked puzzled.

What kind of content could be in that letter to make him smile so warmly?

“What? Is there something else written besides the request details?”

“Ah. It’s nothing much. The Family Head listened to my advice last time and it seems to have been effective.”

“What advice?”

“I told him that to improve the skills of the apprentice knights who came to the territory, he should treat them like Einroguard students.”

“…?!!!”

So you were the culprit!!

Giselle was shocked.

She had been curious, wondering ‘Did the Skeleton Principal say something?’ since they even changed the tower’s location within the territory to monitor the apprentice knights and prevent them from playing around, but the culprit was right here.

Thanks to that, the apprentice knights’ skills did improve, but it was uncertain whether these knights would be grateful.

Judging by the murderous glint in their eyes, they probably wouldn’t be grateful.

“…When we go to the territory, never tell them you gave that advice.”

“No. Why not? Didn’t everyone’s skills improve thanks to my advice?”

‘This guy. He’s becoming more and more like the Principal.’

Giselle cursed her friend inwardly.

It seemed like spending too much time with the faculty during vacation had somewhat corrupted his senses.

Is he really okay?

…As promised last year, I’ve formally sent a letter to Your Excellency with a request. I look forward to your spirited opinions this year as well.

Jideuph Moradi

“…”

Lee Han fell silent after reading the entire letter.

The Family Head hadn’t forgotten what he said last year about ‘just leave it to me’ and thought Lee Han would definitely take it on.

‘I dug my own grave.’

Lee Han reflected.

From now on, even if it was a good opportunity, he should think twice before accepting it blindly.

Who would have thought the situation would change like this…

‘I have no choice. I’ll just accept this one.’

Lee Han spoke with a resolved expression.

“I’ll accept the request. Moradi.”

“You already accepted last year… why are you really acting like this today?”

Giselle looked at her friend with slight concern.

She rarely gave such looks, but today Wardanaz had aspects that made people worry.

After Giselle finished her business and left, Lee Han looked at Ibinta again and said.

“If we only visit the Moradi family territory, there should be almost no need to go outside.”

“Lee Han. Here’s a letter.”

“…”

Lee Han spun around abruptly. This was the first time Yoner’s voice sounded so frightening.

“…What letter?”

“A letter from my sister. Here.”

When he unfolded the luxurious white letter paper that smelled of alchemical reagents, large scrawled handwriting caught his eye.

To Yoner’s friend

I wonder if you remember working in the workshop last time. Actually, I heard rumors that you received a request from the Family Head of the Moradi family this semester. I heard that among students, some avoid going out to focus on their studies, but I’m glad Mr. Wardanaz isn’t that type. Well, someone who moves around so actively wouldn’t be like that.

Actually, I’m preparing new research and need help from outstanding students. I’d be really happy if you came with Yoner to help. Oh, and don’t listen too seriously to whatever Yoner says. My younger sibling tends to exaggerate…

Lee Han shuddered.

‘Noble families should be legally prohibited from contacting each other by imperial law.’

When noble families contacted each other, they only plotted evil schemes and nothing helpful to the Empire.

The Moradi family’s request had already reached Yoanen’s ears!

“A request?”

Yoner asked as if he already knew without hearing. Lee Han nodded weakly.

“You shouldn’t accept it. If you go this time, you’ll work without even being able to sleep.”

“Lady Meikin said exactly that while telling me not to believe it.”

“…”

Yoner’s face turned pale.

He never imagined his sister would predict his behavior this far.

“Wh-what I just said is a secret.”

“Don’t worry. More importantly, she’s asking you to come too.”

“What?!”

Yoner took the letter from his friend’s hand and read it hurriedly.

While doing so, he kept muttering in disbelief.

“Alchemy requests can just be handled inside, but calling people outside specifically to assign them means… she’s planning to work people to the bone…”

“…I can hear everything.”

After finishing the letter, Yoner became dejected.

Unlike Lee Han, when his sister told Yoner to come, he had to come.

“I have no choice… I have to go…”

“…Yoner. If you think positively, the compensation is good.”

“Right… if I collapse from working, I can use that money to buy a coffin…”

“Oh. She said it’s fine to bring other students too, should we bring Gainando as well?”

Yoner’s dejected face brightened slightly. Seeing this, Lee Han made an even bolder suggestion.

“What about seniors or professors you usually don’t like?”

“That seems like a crazy idea.”

“Actually, I thought so too.”

Lee Han quickly changed his words. In fact, bringing seniors or professors might make Lee Han suffer instead.

‘Still, about two places should be fine.’

It seemed like he could visit the Moradi family territory, go to Yoanen’s workshop, and then not go out after that.

“Senior. A letter has arrived.”

“Lee Han. Here’s a letter…”

“A letter flew onto the roof?”

“Wardanaz! Paper birds are flying into your room! Check quickly before things fall over!”

“…”

Before his thoughts could even finish, faced with the barrage of letters coming from all directions, Lee Han’s face hardened stiffly.

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