Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 162
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Chapter 162
“More than that, could I receive teachings like last time? Since the exam is coming up, I’d like to receive some instruction.”
At the sight of the student trying to casually brush off the name he had just mentioned as if it were nothing, Baldoron was left speechless.
He had been trying to let most things slide, but this was something he couldn’t ignore.
“What did you just say?”
“I said I wanted to receive teachings…”
“No, no. Before that! What illusion mage did you say you met…?”
“It was someone named Ogonin. But Baldoron sir, that’s not really important right now, is it?”
‘If that’s not important, then what is!’
Baldoron screamed internally.
Any illusion mage in the Empire would know Ogonin’s name.
He had created masterpiece illusion magic spells with gem-like perfection, and the grimoires he had written were treated as sacred texts by young illusion mages (Baldoron had invested his entire fortune last time just to obtain a copy of one of Ogonin’s grimoires). Wasn’t he that very great mage, Ogonin?
If he could obtain even one of the magic spells being developed by Dream Phantom Bubble Shadow, the group of illusion mages led by Ogonin, Baldoron would gladly sell his soul.
‘Wait. Isn’t this just someone with the same name? Or an imposter.’
Baldoron came to his senses.
Come to think of it, there was no way a new student could remain unharmed after facing an illusion mage like Ogonin.
It must be someone with the same name, or an imposter, or a mistake!
“What magic did he use? Do you happen to remember the incantation?”
When Baldoron asked urgently as if rushing him, Asan was slightly impressed.
“Seeing how you ask about the magic first, you really are amazing.”
“That’s right. He must really be serious about magic.”
Ignoring the two new students’ whispers, Baldoron only stared at Lee Han.
“Well… was it ‘May Another’s Phantom Devour You!’? I think he also used incantations like ‘I Shall Dominate Your Mind!'”
Baldoron’s mouth fell wide open.
‘This is impossible!’
Just from hearing the incantations, Baldoron immediately recognized what magic they were.
Those specific incantations weren’t something a new student could fake. They were definitely high-level illusion magic spells.
And powerful ones that even Baldoron wouldn’t dare attempt…
‘How… how did you encounter Master Ogonin… how??’
While Baldoron was in a state of panic, Lee Han made his request once more.
“Baldoron sir. If it’s alright with you, could I ask for your teachings once again?”
“…Uh… yes… what? Yes?”
“Thank you! Everyone can be happy. He says it’s okay.”
“What??”
Baldoron, who had been nodding his head absent-mindedly like a broken person, belatedly came to his senses.
The new students were rejoicing and clapping their hands.
“Thank you!”
“No… no… I… I don’t have the ability to teach anyone!”
How on earth could he teach a new student who had defeated Ogonin?
Baldoron’s face turned deathly pale.
Then Asan expressed admiration once again.
“Even humble…”
“He’s somehow different from the professors?”
“Right? Extraordinary people must be different somehow.”
‘I’m going crazy.’
Baldoron wanted to escape, but the Blue Dragon Tower new students wouldn’t let him go.
In the end, Baldoron had no choice but to be dragged away like a prisoner being led to the gallows.
“…You must never say that you learned from me anywhere.”
“I wish our professors could learn a bit by watching you, Baldoron!”
‘If I hit him once… that wouldn’t work, would it?’
Baldoron thought to himself while looking at Gainando, who was chattering thoughtlessly.
* * *
“Indeed…”
“Thank you. Thanks to you, my questions have been resolved.”
The Blue Dragon Tower students ordered cups of chocolate at the cafe and threw various questions at Baldoron.
Baldoron answered desperately to survive.
The students couldn’t help but be satisfied with his sincere attitude.
Ah, this person really teaches well!
“I won’t forget what I learned today.”
“I’m definitely going to review when I get back.”
“That’s… that’s really great…”
‘Please go back quickly…’
Baldoron’s voice was already half-drained of strength. It was because he had been so tense.
To think he would end up teaching illusion magic to Einroguard new students…
‘The professors aren’t going to come out and try to kill me, are they?’
Lee Han, who was sipping his cup and organizing what he had learned, saw people passing by and shouted.
“Tiziling Priest!”
“!”
The Phoenix Tower priests who were walking down the street hesitated when they saw the Blue Dragon Tower students inside the cafe.
“Where is everyone going?”
“We’re each going to temples to pay our respects…?”
Unlike students from other towers, Phoenix Tower students didn’t mind having no money at all.
Most of them had no intention of spending money in the first place, and they could stay at their order’s temple in the village.
“Still, since we’re out like this, let’s drink something before going. Come on. Everyone sit down.”
Lee Han brought the Phoenix Tower priests into the cafe.
Then he ordered desserts and drinks in succession. It was a natural movement that flowed like water.
When the priests came to their senses, freshly baked cheesecake and hot chocolate were already placed on the cafe table.
“You really don’t need to treat us this well…”
One of the priests said in a very apologetic voice. Lee Han waved his hand as if it was nothing.
“Treating friends is my pleasure.”
Lee Han didn’t bother saying ‘Please speak well of me when you go to the order.’
The priests were all kind, so when they ate something, they would do more work than what they had eaten.
“And this is just like tea or coffee, isn’t it? I know that people drink a lot of these in temples to stay awake.”
At Lee Han’s words, the priests responded as if asking what nonsense he was talking about.
“Tea or coffee is different from such precious desserts, Lee Han of Wardanaz Family.”
“That’s right. We’ll eat it gratefully, but such precious desserts are different from tea or coffee. If we eat them often, we’ll be criticized for being luxurious and indulgent.”
“…”
Tijiling Priest, who was eating cake beside them, flinched and looked at Lee Han. Lee Han ignored her, pretending not to see.
“But who is this person?”
Before Lee Han could answer, Asan and Gainando excitedly spoke up.
“This person is Baldoron, a master of illusion magic…”
“No! No!!”
“He’s a humble and intellectual person.”
“I said no…!”
“Could we also receive teachings from you?”
“…”
Under the expectant gazes of the students gathered there, Baldoron couldn’t bring himself to refuse.
‘Why on earth did I go out today…’
One hour later.
“Thank you!”
“I had many concerns about this part while learning illusion magic…!”
“…Please don’t really go around saying you learned from me?? Really…!”
“Don’t worry, Baldoron. We will respect your wishes.”
While the priests finished their questions, Lee Han, who had finished organizing, spoke up.
“Baldoron. Come to think of it, where were you heading today?”
“I was going to the shop to buy something for dinner and to get some artifacts to use in the workshop…”
Speaking without much thought, Baldoron realized he had made a mistake.
All the 1st year students were listening with very interested expressions.
“Could we visit as well?”
“…”
‘I should have just said I was going home…’
Baldoron really felt like crying.
* * *
“…There’s nothing.”
“…”
The White Tiger Tower Students were the slowest to grasp the situation.
The White Tiger Tower Students who truly accepted the reality that there wasn’t a single family manor trembled with shock and anger.
“Why on earth would they go this far…!”
“Are they really insane?!”
“Is there any reason to insult knights to this extent! Just wait until after graduation! Really!”
In front of the trembling White Tiger Tower Students, Black Turtle Tower Students appeared.
Surprisingly, the Black Turtle Tower Students were each holding a large lollipop in their hands. It was truly a luxurious symbol of wealth.
“What…?!”
“Tsk tsk. Looks like you couldn’t get any money.”
Vandur, one of Salko’s gang, clicked his tongue as if feeling sorry. The White Tiger Tower Students’ eyebrows shot up.
“The lofty reputation of noble families… shining honor… What use is any of that if you don’t have money. Hahaha!”
“This bastard?!”
“Hold back. This is the village.”
Friends stopped the White Tiger Tower Student who was about to step forward.
Angrago asked as if he couldn’t believe it.
“Where did you get the money? Don’t tell me you stole it?”
“What? Stole? Those White Tiger Tower guys really can’t think any other way.”
The Black Turtle Tower Students made disgusted expressions.
To dare suspect them of stealing first.
“We obtained money through legitimate and honorable transactions.”
“Through transactions?! How!?”
“Why should we tell you? Even if we did tell you, you wouldn’t be able to do it anyway.”
Vandur spoke with a voice full of pride.
The Black Turtle Tower Students excelled at operating black markets even within the school and finding discarded artifacts.
Vandur had brought those artifacts out and exchanged them for money. Even broken and incomplete artifacts were worth enough money outside.
“Th… This…”
“Don’t fall for it. It’s just pointless provocation.”
Giselle realized that saying anything more would only please the other side. There was no need to respond to such provocation.
Someday there would come a time to pay them back.
“Should we try borrowing money on our family’s name?”
“Angrago. Hold back. That’s something only beggars do…!”
Meanwhile, the New Students surrounding Baldoron appeared from the opposite side of the street.
“!”
“Blue Dragon Tower and… Phoenix Tower Priests?”
Vandur thought it was perfect timing when he saw the group of New Students that appeared.
No matter how much Wardanaz was the top student of their year, he couldn’t have obtained money like Vandur and his friends.
This was something that someone from a great noble family couldn’t do.
“Wardanaz! Do you need money by any chance?! I could lend some to you!”
“No. I’m fine. I have plenty.”
“…?!”
Vandur was startled.
Looking closely, he saw that the other students besides Lee Han were also holding lollipops in their hands.
And they were twice as big as those of the Black Turtle Tower students.
Gainando looked at the candy in Vandur’s hand, then looked back at the candy in his own hand and grinned. Vandur felt very annoyed.
“How on earth…?”
“Where did you get yours?”
At Lee Han’s question, Vandur felt slightly intimidated and answered obediently.
“Well, I exchanged some artifacts I picked up last time.”
“Which shop did you exchange them at?”
“At the 【Yursang’s Dancing Mouse】 shop…”
“Oh dear. You got ripped off. Don’t exchange there next time. From what I hear, that place buys artifacts for cheap. There are better places than there…”
Vandur was drawn in as if enchanted by Lee Han’s words.
Wardanaz’s voice had the seasoned quality of a guild member who had been around this village for a long time.
“…Got it?”
“I, I got it. Thanks. …But how do you know all this?”
“I also looked into various things to exchange artifacts.”
“…”
‘I lost!’
Even when Lee Han was praised as the top student of his year, even when he showed magic that other students couldn’t imitate, Vandur had never felt this emotion.
Vandur had to admit from deep within his heart.
‘I lost…!’
“But who is this person?”
Lee Han’s friends answered first.
“The greatest illusion mage.”
“A master of illusion magic.”
“And he said he’d guide us to artifact shops.”
‘I never said that…’
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