Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 1109

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Chapter 1109

“Oh. Please don’t reveal that His Majesty is a dragon, Student Lee Han.”

Professor Garcia whispered in a small voice.

Imperial family members might roll around the Empire like somewhat expensive stones, but when ‘dragon’ was attached in front, the story became a little different.

He was a bit afraid of how the already somewhat crazy Conical Hat Tower mages would react if they found out that fact too.

“I understand. Your Majesty. As you just heard, please don’t reveal that you’re a dragon.”

“I understand!”

Jowrin nodded her head vigorously.

Though staying in human form was stuffy, thanks to practicing diligently during vacation, she had become quite accustomed to it. It wasn’t particularly difficult either.

“Hehe. I even prepared an alias for times like this. I’d like you to call me ‘Gainando’.”

“…I think it would be fine to just call you Jowrin.”

Lee Han suddenly felt embarrassed.

There was no need to imitate him in things like this too…

“Did you come from Einroguard? Please come this way!”

A mage ran over from the distance and shouted hurriedly.

At the quite urgent-looking appearance, Lee Han asked in surprise.

“What’s the matter?”

‘Did we arrive late perhaps?’

If there was something important and they had arrived late, this wasn’t the time to be leisurely.

Of course, the tower that prepared the strange play bore some responsibility too!

“Hurry! Follow me!”

After shouting that, the mage turned around and ran ahead first. Lee Han’s group followed behind, puzzled.

“This way!”

“So what’s the situation…”

He asked to prepare some magic in advance, but instead of answering, the other person just kept running. Lee Han made a displeased expression.

‘Could this possibly be a trap?’

Lee Han himself had often used this method when using tricks at Einroguard.

If you act extremely urgent and flustered, that confusion spreads to the other person too.

Bang!

The mage pushed open the large birch door that allowed entry to the hall. Then a splendid meal that had just been prepared revealed itself appetizingly.

Starting with silver trays piled high with fruits like grapes, pears, peaches, cherries, etc., to whole seasoned and roasted pigs and bulls, dozens of types of fresh and pickled fish, various syrups and sauces, oils, spices…

Steam was still rising from the hot tarts that seemed to have just been baked and served. One mage who was slurping pasta loaded with clams and pepper whispered to his colleague.

“Wait, could our tower actually produce cooking like this?”

“Shh. I’m only telling you, but they called in outside chefs.”

When Lee Han’s group just blinked in confusion, the mage who had guided them wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and shouted proudly.

“Thank goodness! You didn’t miss mealtime!”

“…”

“…I, I see. That’s fortunate.”

Lee Han grabbed hold of his wits first and answered.

However, Professor Garcia couldn’t hold back and asked.

“If it was because of the meal, couldn’t we have come a bit more slowly?”

“What are you saying, Professor! You mustn’t ignore the pleasure of eating freshly made food! We of the Conical Hat Tower are those who never forget life’s small happiness.”

‘Even though they’re mages themselves, the pretense…’

Professor Garcia shouted inwardly.

Of course, since the professor wasn’t a Conical Hat Tower mage, he didn’t know exactly how they lived.

But he could be certain of one thing. Outstanding mages never ate this lavishly.

They would just throw cheese, prosciutto, and figs into a bowl and make do roughly…

“Your Majesty. Please eat slowly.”

“Mmph mmph mmph mmph mmph?”

“Have you perhaps not been eating recently?”

Lee Han was puzzled at Jowrin eating more enthusiastically than during vacation.

As a dragon, Jowrin had no reason to be obsessed with meals like Gainando.

“Recently I’ve been eating meals that Uman prepared…”

“…Please eat plenty. Here. This tarte tatin looks delicious.”

Lee Han looked at Jowrin with pity.

‘Perhaps… Prince Uman shouldn’t stay at school too long.’

Though it was comfortable for Lee Han, seeing Jowrin’s current state made him feel a bit sorry.

Gainando was one thing, but for even Jowrin to be this starved.

After bringing food on plates for the professors too (Professor Garcia slapped his disciple’s hand and went to get it himself), Lee Han took a bite of meat pie and looked around.

The Conical Hat Tower mages were comfortably enjoying the feast they’d welcomed after a long time, even forgetting they had to act. In a way, it was a positive function of this visit.

“So, what comes after this meal?”

Lee Han asked the mage who had guided them earlier.

He understood they were being hospitable, but he was gradually becoming curious about the request.

“After this meal, you mean?”

“Yes.”

“Right… music appreciation.”

“…Music magic?”

“No. Music appreciation. We of the Conical Hat Tower often enjoy appreciation sessions by inviting performers who are among the finest in the Empire’s capital.”

‘That’s a really shameless lie.’

Lee Han thought to himself.

Even so, wasn’t this too much!

Where in the Empire would there be anyone who’d believe such lies…

“Lee Han! It would be better to go to the Conical Hat Tower than Einroguard!”

Jowrin shouted with sparkling eyes.

The Skeleton Principal might feel a bit disappointed, but Jowrin thought that much couldn’t be helped.

Gonadaltes was a wise archmage, so he’d manage well on his own!

“Wait, who exactly is this wise and noble person?”

The surrounding mages cast looks dripping with emotion and admiration at this golden-haired girl.

How could she say exactly what they wanted to hear so precisely?

“This is Jowrin… Your Majesty.”

“Ah! You’re royalty! I thought there was nobility overflowing in every word and gesture!!”

“It, it’s not that much…”

Jowrin felt shy.

Though she’d been praised many times in dragon form, the experience of being praised like this in front of others after transforming into human form was rare.

Having received praise from the Conical Hat Tower mages, Jowrin completely turned around.

“Lee Han doesn’t really need to return to Einroguard!”

“Your Majesty. Did you perhaps forget everything we just talked about?”

Lee Han felt slightly bewildered.

How could she think such thoughts while watching this evil play?

However, Jowrin was unexpectedly serious.

“Of course I heard that all this is a prepared play. But even considering that, the Conical Hat Tower wants Lee Han that much, so it’s sufficiently worth choosing over Einroguard!”

“…!”

Lee Han was startled.

Who would have thought Jowrin could make such a logical argument.

And he was more flustered because he couldn’t refute it.

“What were you talking about? Why is everyone… casting looks like they want to enthrone Prince Jowrin as the new His Imperial Majesty?”

Professor Garcia, who had brought a whole roasted pig on a plate, tilted his head at the strange atmosphere.

Why were the mages revering Prince Jowrin like that?

“Actually, His Majesty was recommending the tower.”

“What?! Why?!”

Professor Garcia was even more shocked than his disciple.

When Lee Han briefly explained what had happened, Professor Garcia was left speechless and flustered.

“Th-that’s wrong, Your Majesty.”

“Which part?”

“Well… that is…”

Professor Garcia’s shock was all the greater because he had complacently thought there was no way his disciple would be stolen by the mages of the Daylily Magic Tower.

No way…

No way…?!

‘N-no. Even if student Lee Han is a dragon’s contractor, he wouldn’t be persuaded immediately, right?’

For now, Professor Garcia looked at Professor Boladi and sent a plea for help.

‘Professor! Please help me!’

Of course, Professor Boladi didn’t notice. The professor quietly drank his green tea while carefully reading the magic tome containing the next spell to teach.

‘Damn it!’

Professor Garcia resolved to come with another professor next time and opened his mouth.

“How can you believe what the Daylily Magic Tower mages say! Originally all mages are liars!”

“Gasp…! I-I didn’t know that!”

“…”

The Daylily Magic Tower mages stared intently at Professor Garcia.

They had wondered about it when he rejected their proposal and remained at Einroguard, but as expected…

‘He really was Duke Gonadaltes’ faithful minion!’

‘The professor’s usual benevolent attitude was a mask!’

* * *

While Professor Garcia’s reputation was falling, in another area of the magic tower, newly visiting knights were having a conversation.

They were knights of the White Birch Knight Order.

Knights who wandered in search of danger throughout the Empire with only a single horse and a suit of armor, instead of staying at headquarters in any specific region.

No matter how poor the relationship between knights and mages, such knight orders had to be exceptions. The Daylily Magic Tower faithfully welcomed the guests instead of issuing an order to refuse visitors despite the sudden visit.

…Of course, along with asking them to wait just a little!

“It seems something is happening at the magic tower.”

“Indeed. I’ve visited a few times, but it’s never been this chaotic…”

The knights spoke with voices tinged with slight worry.

A chaotic magic tower was not a good sign. It meant something big enough to fluster even experienced mages was happening.

If they had known that all the tower’s affairs were currently stopped to perform a grand theatrical show to recruit a single student, even the righteous knights of the White Birch Knight Order would not have been able to contain their contempt.

“Sir Bamandam. How is the artifact?”

“It’s quiet. Perhaps its power has weakened.”

The veteran knight, Bamandam, lightly traced the surface of the large chest he held in his arms.

Despite being tightly bound and sealed with dozens of chains, powerful waves of force could be felt from within. It was definitely no ordinary artifact.

This artifact from the western mines had brought ominous events to the surrounding area even though it hadn’t been opened yet.

Mine shaft collapses, landslides, water contamination…

It was fortunate that the frightened miners quickly contacted the knight order, otherwise it could have led to disaster if left alone any longer.

“By the way, it’s taking quite a while. It seems the matter the magic tower is facing is not trivial.”

“Hmm… truly worrying. Go ask if there’s anything we can help with.”

* * *

-Hey.

“?”

Lee Han, who was participating in the meditation rest meeting (the event following the music appreciation meeting) by the lakeside, looked around.

It seemed like someone had spoken to him?

-…Staff! It’s the staff! You idiot!

“Aha.”

Only then did Lee Han turn his gaze to the staff.

It seemed the spirit of the wicked staff that only appeared when it needed something and groveled was speaking to him.

“Wait. Why did you throw away your manners?”

-…This isn’t the time to worry about such things. There’s a dangerous guy nearby!

Sarataan spoke triumphantly.

Believing that if he provided this information, this rude and arrogant mage would surely change his attitude.

“A dangerous guy?”

Upon hearing those words, Lee Han glanced around.

Was he talking about Professor Boladi?

-…Not that mage! You crazy bastard! A spirit! A spirit!!

“You little… Do you want to keep being rude? Want to meet my master once?”

-N-no. I’m sorry, mage sir… It’s just… it’s urgent…

Sarataan cowered again. Then he wondered to himself.

Huh?

‘Why am I groveling…? I’m the one with the information…’

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