Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 20
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Chapter 020
Having stayed with the Wardanaz Family for so long, he had forgotten just how much Imperial Nobles loved to show off.
Imperial Nobles were people who valued honor more than life itself, and took pride in having luxurious meals even when on the verge of bankruptcy!
‘Ugh. I suffered for nothing.’
“Excellent! Two students from Blue Dragon Tower stepped forward.”
“?”
Lee Han looked to the side.
The Imperial Princess also had her hand raised. Not only that, but she was looking directly at Lee Han.
And that gaze wasn’t particularly friendly. Her blue eyes held cold emotions.
‘What’s this about?’
Lee Han fell into thought.
Being hated by the Imperial Princess, one of Blue Dragon Tower’s top talents, wasn’t particularly beneficial.
And Lee Han couldn’t remember doing anything wrong to the Imperial Princess.
If anything, he had only shown her kindness.
They had hunted boar together and even discussed useful lectures that would help students…
‘I even made plans on how to get help with assignments and exams later. Why is she acting like this? Is it because I hang around with Gainando?’
Tap tap-
“Wardanaz.”
Asan Dalcard spoke quietly.
“It seems the Imperial Princess believes some strange rumors circulating about you, Wardanaz.”
“Strange rumors?”
“Rumors that you’re looking for ways to slack off instead of focusing on magic. Complete nonsense, of course.”
Asan made an angry expression as if it were his own problem.
There was no way Lee Han from the Wardanaz Family would do such a thing.
But Lee Han was surprised.
‘No, that’s accurate though? How did they find out?’
It was so accurate it gave him chills!
And Lee Han didn’t find this particularly disgraceful.
It was the truth, after all.
However, Asan seemed very, very angry about these ridiculous false rumors.
“I’m disappointed in the Imperial Princess over this incident. Of course, whoever spread these rumors is the worst, but to believe such nonsense…”
“Well, I mean… it’s believable, isn’t it?”
“…?!”
Asan was shocked.
Wardanaz…
Just how magnanimous are you planning to be!
While Blue Dragon Tower students were said to be from Great Noble families, none showed the true essence of nobility like Wardanaz standing before Asan’s eyes.
Asan suddenly realized why his family had sent him to this school.
They must have sent him to meet friends like this.
“You’re truly an amazing guy, Wardanaz.”
“??”
Lee Han was puzzled by Asan’s reaction.
‘Did he eat something wrong?’
* * *
“Light!”
“Light!”
“Light!”
“Shine forth.”
“Shine forth.”
“Shine forth.”
Lee Han and the Imperial Princess succeeded in casting 【Light Creation】 magic.
Spherical glowing orbs of light formed at the tips of their staffs and remained there like lanterns.
The Imperial Princess’s 【Light Creation】 magic felt somehow cool and distinct, while Lee Han’s 【Light Creation】 magic felt like it burned intensely like the sun.
Professor Garcia clapped her hands in delight.
“Very well done! Students who succeed in light magic in the first week are quite rare. I’m pleased to meet such outstanding talents. Of course, there’s no need to feel anxious or disappointed. Light magic is the most basic of 1st Circle Magic, and it’s magic that helps you understand what magic truly is. Being a little faster or slower won’t change your path in magic.”
‘That doesn’t sound very convincing.’
Lee Han thought so.
Of course, as Professor Garcia said, students’ talents couldn’t be evaluated based on this 【Light Creation】 magic alone.
To compare it to mathematics, being quick to learn addition didn’t mean you’d be good at solving complex math problems like calculus later.
But there was no way such words would reach students full of competitive spirit right now.
In reality, everyone was burning with the thought ‘I’ll definitely master this before those guys from other towers!’
Professor Garcia continued with a bright smile.
“The reason we’re learning 【Light Creation】 magic first is… because the magic we’ll be learning this semester is elemental magic. By learning 【Light Creation】 magic, you’ve unconsciously acquired the knack for using elemental magic.”
“!”
The students straightened their postures with excited expressions at Professor Garcia’s words.
Elemental magic!
Elemental magic basically included easy elements like fire, water, earth, and wind, as well as difficult elements like darkness and plants.
And this elemental magic served as a solid foundation before learning other complex and difficult magic.
Want to summon spirits?
If you wanted to summon a fire spirit, you had to learn fire elemental magic to some degree. Otherwise, you couldn’t control the fire spirit.
Want to create artifacts?
To handle gems with fire properties or incorporate fire-related magic, you naturally had to learn fire elemental magic to some degree.
Going on a long journey or working in remote lands of the Empire?
Mages could receive respect with just simple elemental magic. Just lighting campfires or preparing drinking water made them incredibly valuable skilled workers.
Thus, elemental magic served as basic education that all novice mages had to learn, starting from the relatively easy ones and being easily applicable to other magic.
To make a comparison, it was similar to learning addition and subtraction to study other advanced subjects.
“We’ll practice 【Light Creation】 magic today as well, but at the same time, I’ll have you test various basic elemental magic. Each person has elements that suit their aptitude, and finding that element is also important.”
The students whispered with excited expressions.
In fact, mages didn’t need to learn all magic. They just needed to learn the fields they were interested in and wanted to study.
As such, rather than mastering all elemental magic, it was better to find elements that suited them and study those diligently.
This was why Professor Garcia didn’t particularly insist on 【Light Creation】 magic.
“Now then…”
When Professor Garcia tapped the classroom floor with her giant staff, candles appeared in front of each student and lit up.
“The technique is the same as the previous 【Light Creation】. But this time, instead of light, you’re making fire burn. It would be good to be more careful. Unlike light, fire can burn people.”
Gulp-
Several students showed nervous expressions.
“Burn bright!”
“With incantations welling up from your heart… Burn bright!“
Burn bright!
“Burn bright!”
A blazing fireball appeared in front of Professor Garcia. It was mysterious magical fire that burned on its own without any fuel.
“Now, everyone try it. Don’t be too afraid. I’m right here with you.”
“Burn with fire!”
“Burn with fire!”
“Burn with fire!”
“Burn bright!”
“Crackle crackle…”
“Crackle crackle…”
“Crackle crackle…”
“Sizzle sizzle…”
“Sizzle sizzle…”
“Sizzle sizzle…”
“Whoosh…”
“Whoosh…”
“Whoosh…”
The students concentrated and tried to conjure up the image of ‘fire’.
Some quick-witted students realized Professor Garcia’s intention and brought their hands close to the candles, or stared intently at the flickering candleflames.
When concentrating, having the actual object nearby makes it much easier to create a mental image.
Using the unique mental strength of mages to conjure up the image of fire.
Drawing out mana and chanting incantations with intense will to create that fire!
Lee Han also concentrated and tried to learn fire magic. Unlike 【Light Generation】, he planned to learn it normally without deceiving others.
“Wait. Wait.”
“?”
However, Professor Garcia stopped Lee Han.
“Student Lee Han. You shouldn’t practice ignition magic.”
“???”
Lee Han was puzzled.
Come to think of it, there was no candle in front of Lee Han. Instead, there was rippling water contained in a copper bowl.
“Why is that?”
“Because it’s dangerous.”
“…”
Lee Han realized.
Even when practicing 【Light Generation】 magic, he had failed to control it several times, causing the light to explode.
At least with light, it only made your eyes a bit dazzled – explosions didn’t matter much.
But if fire exploded?
‘Hmm. Several people would die.’
Lee Han understood and nodded his head. It was a reason he couldn’t help but accept.
“When your control over mana improves and your sense of elements becomes more refined, it would be better to try then.”
“I understand.”
“Until then, practice 【Water Creation】 magic. 【Water Creation】 magic isn’t as dangerous even if you fail.”
Water.
Like fire, it was one of the representative elements.
While it might be hard to clearly visualize images of metal or lightning, few people would be unable to conjure up an image of water.
Such an easy and familiar element.
Moreover, unlike fire, it wasn’t dangerous when you failed.
But…
‘Water is a bit ambiguous though.’
The disadvantage of water elemental magic.
That was the lack of coolness…
…not that.
‘Well, that’s also true, but its usefulness is a bit ambiguous.’
The point was that its usefulness was somewhat ambiguous.
Attack?
Fire or lightning were better.
Defense?
Earth or metal were better.
If he had to pick an advantage, there was the point that you could create your own drinking water when traveling…
‘That’s a really ambiguous advantage.’
For Lee Han, whose goal was to secure a sweet cushy job as an Imperial mage, such survival utility was quite ambiguous.
But what could he do.
He couldn’t practice fire magic and burn down the surroundings.
“Spring forth!”
“Spring forth!”
“Spring forth!”
“Wardanaz. I’m envious. To receive special teaching from the professor.”
Asan, who was practicing nearby, spoke enviously.
Of course, to Lee Han it just sounded like nonsense.
‘Does this look like special teaching?’
Lee Han also wanted to learn fire magic like everyone else.
Why did he have to learn elemental magic with ambiguous usefulness…
“Spring forth!”
“Spring forth!”
“Spring forth!”
“Spring forth!”
“Spring forth!”
“Spring forth!”
Swoooosh!
On just the third attempt, a water mass appeared in the air.
“!?”
Not a water droplet, but a fist-sized water mass!
Lee Han was surprised, and Professor Garcia was also startled.
Even though he had become somewhat familiar with it after succeeding with light magic, to succeed at water creation magic in just three tries.
It wasn’t something you could easily see.
Moreover, not a water droplet but a fist-sized water mass.
This was only possible if you had really good compatibility with the element.
‘Amazing!’
“Everyone look here! Student Lee Han has succeeded at water elemental magic!”
“Wooow…!”
“Amazing!”
“As expected of Wardanaz!”
The Blue Dragon Tower students looked with joyful expressions, while the White Tiger Tower students looked with frowning, jealous expressions at Lee Han’s magic.
Clap clap clap-
Professor Garcia applauded and said.
“Student Lee Han is excellent. I hope everyone learns from him. But everyone, there’s no need to be impatient. Each person has elements that suit their aptitude. Once you find an element that matches your aptitude, you’ll quickly pick up the knack. Students who grew up in volcanic regions or forges will be good with fire, students who grew up by rivers or seasides will be good with water, students who grew up in desolate lands where wind blows fiercely will be good with wind… The more familiar you are with elements, the easier it is to create mental images and handle them.”
Listening, Lee Han was puzzled.
‘I’m not particularly from a riverside or seaside though?’
The only water-related memory in his life was getting schooled by professors.
Maybe his innate personality just matched well with water?
That wasn’t bad, but still…
‘It would have been better if I matched well with rare attributes like lightning or ice.’
It was an advantage, but somehow an ambiguous advantage, so his feelings were mixed.
Suddenly feeling a gaze, he looked to the side and saw the Imperial Princess quickly turn her head away. It seemed like she had been staring intently just moments before.
‘?’
As he thought about other things, the water mass that had appeared in the air lost its form and splashed down to the floor.
Professor Garcia nodded and said.
“Student Lee Han’s next task will be to create water and then maintain and stabilize its form.”
“Understood, Professor.”
Now that he knew the trick to Water Generation, maintaining that state through mental concentration was a somewhat easier task.
Lee Han answered without much thought.
Then suddenly a question occurred to him, so he asked.
“Professor. How long should I maintain and stabilize it?”
“Ah. You don’t need to worry about that, your mana will be depleted first… No. Wait a moment.”
Usually, freshman mages would run out of mana before their concentration gave out.
But this new student in front of him was the complete opposite.
With such an enormous amount of mana, there was no way that would happen.
Professor Garcia nodded and answered cheerfully.
“I think you can maintain and stabilize it until the end of class!”
“…???”
Lee Han doubted his ears.
Uh…
Isn’t that corporal punishment?
How to Live as a Mage in Magic School
How to Live as a Mage in Magic School
How to Live as a Mage in Magic School
Publication Date: August 15, 2021
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