Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 166

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Chapter 166

“Anyway, thank you?”

Lee Han offered his thanks to the Death Knight trudging away toward the school.

Of course, Perkuntra wasn’t fooled.

Someone truly grateful wouldn’t start with words like ‘anyway’ or end with a questioning tone.

–I can feel your suspicion…

“It’s a misunderstanding.”

Lee Han spoke with sincerity.

Of course, he was a bit disappointed with what Perkuntra had shown this time.

He had wanted to see with his own eyes how the spirit fought and how strong it was, but it had sent the opponent away through conversation and persuasion alone.

But still, compared to its past record, this time it had performed adequately. Lee Han raised his evaluation of Perkuntra slightly.

Naturally, Perkuntra wasn’t satisfied with the slightly raised evaluation.

-…This insolent little brat… If I just had a little more time…!

Perkuntra gnashed its teeth.

It was eternally frustrating that it would soon be reverse summoned and couldn’t properly confront Lee Han.

-Summon me again next time! If you summon me again, I’ll properly explain how amazing what I showed you today was…

-But according to the contract, I can’t summon you so frequently at will, can I?

And aside from that, summoning a spirit like Perkuntra just to listen to its self-praise was a waste of time.

-&#^$&@!

Perkuntra left behind an incomprehensible shriek and was reverse summoned.

To the students who didn’t know the detailed situation, it looked like Lee Han had summoned a spirit, finished his business, exchanged farewells, and sent it back.

“Lee Han of Wardanaz Family. Your spirit affinity is truly excellent, just as Igor told us.”

“It’s a misunderstanding.”

* * *

Surprisingly, the Skeleton Principal didn’t show such an intense reaction.

He had probably already finished being disappointed after seeing the Death Knight that returned first.

That clueless ancient spirit should at least guard the punishment room properly…

‘Let’s not make eye contact.’

Lee Han averted his gaze.

Just because the Skeleton Principal had mentally prepared himself didn’t guarantee he wouldn’t be spiteful.

Everyone had returned safely.

“Principal! What exactly was that Death Knight!”

“…”

Lee Han’s heart sank at the White Tiger Tower students’ reaction, who were stirring up trouble when he could have just quietly passed through the main gate.

‘Those knight bastards really…!’

The Skeleton Principal, who had become thoroughly dejected because of Lee Han, seemed to regain some vitality thanks to the White Tiger Tower students.

What are you talking about?

“Even so, placing a Death Knight on the way back!”

Angrago pointed out in disbelief. The other White Tiger Tower students nodded their heads.

However, Lee Han was skeptical.

‘The more they react, the more they’ll just make the other person happy.’

In Lee Han’s view, the Skeleton Principal was happiest when students said ‘How could you do this!’

If they didn’t react, he would naturally become dejected…

Are you saying I need your permission to deploy my own Death Knight?

“No, that’s not what we meant…”

Don’t tell me you’re whining because you lack confidence to overcome a single obstacle like that? As students of this magic school?! Ha! I thought only Baldrogard students would do such things.

“N-no!”

‘Please don’t fall for it…’

While Lee Han felt sorry for them, the Skeleton Principal, having enjoyed himself enough, suddenly changed the topic as if remembering something.

Oh right. I almost forgot.

“?”

The Skeleton Principal snapped his fingers.

An outing pass and purple flames appeared in the air.

When the outing pass passed through the purple flames, it instantly turned to ash.

“????”

“!”

Most students didn’t understand what had just been shown, but some were different.

Angrago’s face turned pale.

‘We’ve been caught!’

‘We’ve been caught.’

Lee Han also watched the scene with a grim expression.

He thought there would be no problem since they passed through when going out, but it seemed the Skeleton Principal had re-examined the outing pass he received.

‘So that’s how he checks outing passes? I need to find a solution. As expected, fake ones should only be used when the Skeleton Principal isn’t around…’

You should be proud.

“Of what?”

No one has ever tried to forge this outing pass to get out before. You’re the first! I’m being sincere. I’m proud of you.

“…”

“…?!”

The students stirred.

“They forged an outing pass?”

“My goodness… what bold person did this?”

“Isn’t it a Black Turtle Tower student? They’re the only ones with technical skills.”

It pains me to punish my proud disciple, but it can’t be helped. Getting caught was the mistake. Make sure not to get caught next time.

“Ugh…”

Angrago walked forward with his shoulders slumped. The other students looked at Angrago in shock.

“Angrago was the culprit?!”

“How did that bastard manage such forgery?”

At Asan’s muttering, the White Tiger Tower students glared at Asan.

The Skeleton Principal spoke to Angrago with benevolent eyes.

If you have accomplices, tell me. If you do, your punishment will be reduced.

“!”

Lee Han’s heart sank for a moment.

If Lee Han had been in Angrago’s position, he would surely…

“There are none!”

Really?

The Skeleton Principal spoke to Angrago while his gaze looked at Lee Han.

Lee Han remained still without changing his expression at all.

‘There’s no evidence anyway.’

“Yes!”

This is why knight bastards are… Fine! Off to the punishment room. Drag him away!

The undead grabbed Angrago’s arms and dragged him out.

Watching that scene, Lee Han made a promise to himself.

‘Angrago. I’ll make sure to get you private food.’

* * *

“We need to study for the exam…”

“Let’s just sleep a little.”

“That’s a good idea.”

“Huh? We need to study for the exam?”

Lee Han and his friends who returned to the tower went straight to bed and fell fast asleep.

Midterms or whatever, they couldn’t help but be exhausted after causing a ruckus with the Death Knight in the middle of the night.

Thanks to that, when they woke up it was already Sunday afternoon.

“Wardanaz!”

“?”

As he came down to the common room, an excited Blue Dragon Tower student shouted.

“The Principal has definitely gone mad! You should come quickly too!”

“Calm down. It’s a trap.”

“Huh?”

“Ah. Sorry. It’s a habit.”

When it came to anything related to the Skeleton Principal, the habit of being suspicious first had become ingrained in him.

“What’s going on?”

“Look at that!”

The student pointed at Gainando who was entering.

Gainando was holding a large cotton candy in one hand and a sloshing beer mug in the other.

“?????”

The festival was over and the outing was over too, so where on earth did all that come from?

“Where did it come from?”

“The Principal held a banquet to commemorate the end of the festival! Maybe he’s not such a bad person after all!”

Lee Han couldn’t believe it and decided to check for himself.

But surprisingly, what his friends said was true.

The doors to the Great Banquet Hall on the Main Building’s first floor, which were usually closed, were open, and inside there were still plenty of all kinds of food and drinks piled up.

Multi-layered fresh cream cakes, cheese cakes, and butter cakes. The candy, cookies, and chocolate that Gainando had brought out earlier.

Not just desserts either – starting from whole wild boars caught and roasted with sauce, all kinds of delicacies from the Empire filled the tables.

You must have woken up. Have a drink!

The Skeleton Principal spotted Lee Han and generously offered him a cup.

Apple wine made from fermented apples sloshed as it filled the cup.

Here! Normally I don’t allow precious things like alcohol for blockheads, but today is a special day!

“…I don’t understand. Why is today a special day?”

It’s the weekend of the week after the festival!

“How is that special?”

Is that so? Then just think of it as my considerate heart for the students!

“…Principal. Don’t tell me the midterm exams start tomorrow…”

This is why quick-witted guys are troublesome.

The Skeleton Principal looked at Lee Han with great displeasure.

Lee Han was truly at a loss for words.

‘No way, really to this extent?’

Someone who was usually so stingy about feeding students delicious food was now even serving alcohol just because midterm exams were tomorrow…

At this point, admiration arose.

Truly amazing!

It’s already too late. Many students are already eating and drinking. Do you think you can stop them?

“?”

Lee Han was puzzled by the Skeleton Principal’s words.

‘Why would I stop that?’

If other competitors drank beer and apple wine and happily lay down to sleep on the Main Building’s lawn, that would be a blessing for Lee Han.

“Why would I stop that?”

Don’t play innocent. You’ve been interfering with my work and enjoying wicked pleasure all this time.

“…”

Lee Han realized what he was talking about.

The Skeleton Principal was still misunderstanding that Lee Han was someone who devoted himself to his friends.

Of course I understand. Intellectual competition with a worthy opponent is enjoyable. I won’t completely deny that I’ve become a bit more entertained thanks to you.

‘This is maddening.’

Lee Han was frustrated inside.

Thanks to his efforts to avoid the Skeleton Principal’s antics, the Skeleton Principal had gained inspiration.

“Think whatever you want.”

Lee Han thought he should just nod roughly, escape from this place, and then bring some private food to Angrago.

Tomorrow is the Basic Magic Ethics Education lecture. You know that, right?

“Yes.”

Tell the students. The Basic Magic Ethics Education exam will be held in the Beetle Classroom on the 4th floor of the Main Building.

“Under…stood?”

Lee Han nodded, though he suddenly felt uneasy about why it had to be the 4th floor.

The exam starts from now until next Friday.

“Is there that much material on the test?”

What are you talking about? It’s just one page at most. You can go to the lecture hall anytime to solve the problem and submit it. I’m giving you plenty of time.

“…?”

Lee Han suddenly felt an ominous premonition.

There was no way the Skeleton Principal would give out problems so kindly.

“I can go anytime until next Friday to solve it and just submit it?”

That’s right.

“…Is the path to the Beetle Classroom on the 4th floor of the Main Building easy?”

It might be a bit difficult?

“…”

Lee Han kicked back his chair and rushed out of the Grand Banquet Hall.

The fact that the Skeleton Principal gave them until next Friday meant…

‘Even starting now might not be enough time!’

Considering the other lecture exams during midterm period, it definitely wasn’t generous time.

Behind the running Lee Han, the Skeleton Principal burst into a sinister laugh.

* * *

“Gainando. Wake up, you bastard! We have to go take the exam!”

Lee Han slapped both of Gainando’s cheeks, but Gainando didn’t wake up.

‘Should I have learned Sobering Magic?’

Not just Gainando, but the Blue Dragon Tower students were all too blissfully happy to respond to his calls.

Lee Han mercilessly abandoned his friends.

Since they drank alcohol the night before an exam, there really was no excuse.

‘Foolish idiots…’

No matter how hard and painful things were, how could they gulp down alcohol given by the Principal like that?

Lee Han took out a book while moving. Since midterms weren’t just one lecture, time was tight.

‘I’ll read the Blood Magic book later, and the book the Principal gave me later too. I’ve almost finished decoding the magic from the boxes the Principal gave me… I’ll do that later too.’

On the way, he saw White Tiger Tower students drunkenly singing happily.

Lee Han thought this was perfect.

“Hey. Tell your friends! The Basic Magic Ethics Education exam has started! It’s in the Beetle Classroom on the 4th floor!”

“What bullshit? Wardanaz. You’re trying to trick us…”

Lee Han precisely struck the White Tiger Tower student’s solar plexus with his staff. The student immediately vomited up all the alcohol he had just drunk.

“Kuheheheheheuk!”

It didn’t end there.

Lee Han summoned a water mass and doused the White Tiger Tower student with it.

“Are you a bit more sober now?”

“I’m sober, I’m sober! I said I’m sober! I’m sober so stop it, you bastard!”

“That’s a relief.”

Lee Han nodded his head with genuine sincerity.

“Now. Remember this well. The Basic Magic Ethics Education exam is being held. It’s in the 4th floor Beetle Classroom. Got it?”

“I, I got it.”

Lee Han left the White Tiger Tower students behind and departed.

The White Tiger Tower student who was completely soaked muttered while looking at Lee Han’s retreating figure.

“Cra… Crazy bastard…!”

“Shh. What if he comes back!”

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