Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 23

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Chapter 023

Lee Han decided to show some consideration for Durgyu.

“Well, since this is for honor and justice, the word spy doesn’t really fit. Durgyu. You’re a whistleblower.”

“Uh… huh?”

Durgyu was confused by the unfamiliar term.

But it seemed somewhat noble and more dignified than being called a spy, so he didn’t feel too bad about it.

“That sounds okay…?”

“Right. From now on, as a whistleblower, I’d appreciate it if you could inform me of the White Tiger Tower students’ schemes.”

“I-I’ll do that.”

Yoner, who was sitting beside them with his face resting on both palms, was curious.

How did he persuade that White Tiger Tower orc to be so cooperative?

“Durgyu. The reason I brought you here on a weekend morning is… to think about ways to escape from school.”

“…What?!”

Durgyu was shocked.

Since this was the expected reaction, Lee Han remained calm.

However, what came next was beyond Lee Han’s expectations.

“Lee Han, were you also thinking of escaping?”

“…?!!”

* * *

Like students from all other towers, the White Tiger Tower students also struggled with hunger.

One might ask if those from knight families weren’t stronger against hunger, but knight families were also proper noble houses of the Empire.

They rarely had occasion to go hungry.

In fact, eating well and moving well was part of their job, which made enduring hunger even more difficult for them.

-We need to hunt! I heard Wardanaz from Blue Dragon Tower caught a wild boar, we can catch one too!

-Let’s form groups and go hunting on the weekend. There’s probably no one here who hasn’t hunted before. We have the biggest advantage!

-Let’s humble those arrogant bastards from other towers who act all high and mighty with their magic!

-Now, now. Everyone quiet down.

It was Giselle who took control of the chaotic atmosphere.

With her natural dominance, she quickly brought the hungry students under control.

-Hunting? Fine. But everyone think carefully. Is hunting really that easy?

-The Wardanaz Family caught one though…

-That was a wild boar the alchemy professor had prepared. Think about it. How deep would we have to go to catch such a boar? When we’re not even familiar with the terrain around here?

-…

-…

The students found themselves unconsciously convinced by Giselle’s words.

Hunting was certainly no easy task. Especially in unfamiliar territory.

The low hills and forests behind the school might be one thing, but going deeper was honestly frightening.

It was unknown territory where they had no idea what monsters might lurk.

-Then Moradi. Do you have another method?

-I do.

-What method?

-A way to escape from school and head to the village outside.

-…!!!

-If we succeed, we won’t have to worry about whether we catch a beast or not, right? We’ll be able to bring back everything we need for the entire semester.

-Is, is that really true?!

-But… but that’s too outrageous.

-The necessary methods are already organized in my head. If you want to follow, you’re welcome to. I have no intention of keeping it all to myself. But… if you follow, you must obey my commands. I won’t tolerate petty rebellion that ruins the atmosphere or messes up the plan.

-Of course, Moradi!

-Who would dare disobey you!

* * *

“Wait? Could I possibly participate too if I follow orders well?”

“…Hey. Lee Han.”

“I guess that wouldn’t work, would it?”

Durgyu looked at Lee Han as if he were absurd.

Durgyu couldn’t know whether she would accept Lee Han or not, but…

As a member of the Wardanaz Family, didn’t he have some pride? How could he participate in that?

Just thinking about what Giselle had tried to do to Lee Han made even Durgyu angry.

“Think about what Giselle did.”

“True, she probably wouldn’t let me participate.”

“No. That’s not the issue.”

While Durgyu was bewildered, Lee Han fell into thought.

Giselle’s words had complicated his thinking.

Originally, Lee Han had planned to gather friends like Durgyu and Nilia to gradually search for escape routes.

He naturally hadn’t thought of finding one all at once.

Given what Professor Thunderstep had said, escape wouldn’t be that easy.

But surprisingly, Giselle from White Tiger Tower was asserting that she had methods prepared.

Was it bluffing?

‘No. She wasn’t the type to bluff. She’s not Gainando.’

Though he hadn’t had many conversations with Giselle of the Moradi Family, he could guess what kind of person she was.

A cold and domineering personality.

When such a person made that kind of declaration, she definitely had something to rely on.

“I see. She won’t let me participate…”

“No… you’re not seriously considering this, are you?”

“Then there’s no choice.”

“Right. I’m glad you understand.”

“I’ll have to follow behind and figure it out.”

“…”

Durgyu didn’t know where to begin his criticism.

“Are you serious?”

“Is there a better method than following behind?”

“Isn’t that… a bit dishonorable?”

Durgyu hesitated.

A true knight should pursue honor even in mere fights.

Moreover, wasn’t the Wardanaz Family one of the Empire’s great houses?

They would value honor no less than Durgyu himself.

“Durgyu. Think about it carefully. This is strategy.”

“Huh?”

“Knowing your enemy and knowing yourself. That’s strategy, isn’t it?”

“…Is it?”

“It’s strategy.”

Lee Han looked straight at Durgyu and spoke in an unwavering voice.

‘The more nonsensical something is, the more confidently you have to argue it.’

There was a reason why the loudest voice usually won in worldly matters.

No matter how strange something sounds, when you speak with sincere conviction and put your soul into it, it gains a mysterious persuasive power.

When Lee Han of the Wardanaz Family spoke seriously with his sculpture-like cold face, Durgyu unconsciously began to think ‘Huh? Is that so?’ and became confused.

Come to think of it, it did seem like a strategy…

“It… could be a strategy.”

“Right. It’s a strategy. We need to know what plans the enemy is scheming. That way we can prepare for it.”

It wasn’t like Giselle was actually planning to do anything to Lee Han with her school escape plan…

Lee Han subtly twisted it to say that in order to prevent Giselle’s evil schemes that would unfold in the future, he needed to understand her escape plan.

“Durgyu. Your role is important. You need to inform me about that Moradi Family member’s escape plan.”

“Understood. I’ll try my best.”

“Yes! Excellent. You’re an honorable whistleblower. I don’t know about the others, but I know how honorable you are!”

“Thank you, Lee Han.”

“Yes, yes.”

Lee Han patted Durgyu’s shoulder, continuously encouraging him before sending him off.

“Phew. I was originally thinking about an escape plan, but the plan has changed. …Why is everyone looking at me like that?”

Yoner and Gainando were looking at Lee Han with strange expressions.

Gainando asked seriously.

“Did you by any chance learn mind control magic before entering school?”

“…”

* * *

Saturday evening, around sunset.

It was the time when Giselle of the Moradi Family had decided to attempt an escape leading the White Tiger Tower students.

Lee Han, who had heard the time from Durgyu, also began to move.

‘I need to confirm the escape route this time if possible.’

There was no way Giselle would tell others about the escape method.

Moreover, once she succeeded once, she would thoroughly check who was following from the next time onward.

Because Lee Han would have done the same!

The best opportunity to confirm the escape route without being caught was today, the first attempt.

The White Tiger Tower students would also be too nervous on today’s first attempt to have the leisure to check if anyone was following them.

“Durgyu. Gainando. Yoner. Nilia.”

Lee Han looked at the friends gathered and spoke.

These friends gathered here would become his tracking companions today.

“Thank you all for attending today’s meeting to find a way to escape the school.”

“…????”

The dark elf Nilia was startled and perked up her ears.

It was the first time she was hearing this.

When he called her, she thought ‘Oh, maybe we’re going hunting?’ and came with a light heart…

“Wh-what!? Going outside the school!?”

“That’s right.”

“…Are you crazy!?!”

At Nilia’s outcry, Gainando unconsciously felt relieved.

At least there was one more sane person in this gathering besides Gainando himself.

‘Right! It is crazy!’

Of course, Gainando also wanted to go to the village if he could get outside.

But it couldn’t be that easy.

Since Wardanaz was saying this much, he must have some idea, so he followed along, but it was also true that he was afraid.

“No, Nilia. We’re not just trying to escape recklessly. I have a plan.”

“!”

At Lee Han’s serious words, Nilia’s eyes widened in surprise.

He has a plan.

Already, when it’s only been a week since entering school?

Looking at his expression, it didn’t seem like a lie.

‘The Wardanaz Family is really… amazing…!’

Nilia swallowed her admiration inwardly.

She had only heard many rumors about the Wardanaz Family, but seeing what Lee Han was showing now, she could understand why those rumors spread.

The atmosphere he gave off was completely different from other new students.

Nilia asked with a voice mixed with slight anticipation.

“What kind of plan?”

“There’s a student among the White Tiger Tower students who knows the escape method, and we’re going to follow them and copy their method.”

“…”

The method Lee Han mentioned was certainly beyond Nilia’s expectations.

The problem was it was way too far beyond them.

* * *

Following students from other dormitories and copying their methods wasn’t the romantic school life Nilia had imagined.

Brief but deep contemplation. And a sigh.

However, Nilia ultimately decided to participate.

-Lee Han. Nilia doesn’t seem to want to participate.

-But Yoner. We need Nilia’s help. She’s the most skilled at tracking here.

-But forcing her to participate…

-Is that so? If she really doesn’t want to participate that much, it can’t be helped…

-…It can’t be helped! If I’m the only one who can do it, I have to help!

-Nilia!!

Hearing the conversation between Lee Han and Yoner, she absolutely couldn’t refuse.

Abandoning friends because of fear wasn’t the rule of the 【Shadow Patrol】.

And…

To be honest, she was happy that her abilities as a hunter were highly valued.

Ironically, it wasn’t students from the same tower but Wardanaz from another tower who valued Nilia’s hunter abilities most highly.

Durgyu muttered quietly, not understanding.

“That dark elf. I thought she would refuse, but why did she participate?”

“I think I know.”

Gainando said confidently.

At those words, Durgyu also let out a small “Ah.”

“I see.”

Everyone has things they don’t want to do.

The reasons are various.

Fear.

Anxiety.

Selfishness.

The virtues that enable people to overcome such reasons and take action are called honor, and also called friendship.

There was only one reason why that dark elf participated despite not wanting to.

It must be because of the friendship between friends.

‘I’ve seen something good.’

Durgyu smiled secretly to himself.

Since Durgyu himself also participated for honor, seeing friends who built friendship regardless of family made him feel good for some reason.

“What. Choi. Did you notice too?”

“Yeah.”

“She must want to go to the village that much too. I really want to go to the village too. Once I reach the village, I’ll sleep in a soft bed or… no, no. Food first. I’ll eat all the sweet foods in the village. Candy, chocolate, hotcakes, syrup…”

“…”

Durgyu looked at Gainando with bewildered eyes.

‘Why is this guy here?’

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