Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 28
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Chapter 028
-Oh right. I promised to give you a gift.
The talking oak tree looked straight at Lee Han.
The soil in front of Lee Han’s feet began to writhe, and tree branches sprouted up, weaving and twisting as they grew upward.
Before long, the branches had transformed into the shape of a long magic staff.
“!”
Magical tools and artifacts were like the hands and feet of mages.
Among them, the magic staff could be said to be the most important artifact.
Sometimes it amplified the power of magic.
Sometimes it shortened the casting time of spells.
Sometimes it even made it possible to use magic that was previously unusable…
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a mage’s best friend.
Currently, all the first-year students at the magic school were using long staff-type magic wands made by the school.
They had no special features or personality, but the advantage of these magic staffs was that they were very sturdy.
Moreover, they were long enough to easily exceed a person’s height, so Lee Han had been using his like a wooden club.
Without this staff, he wouldn’t have been able to catch the mutant pig that Thunderstep had released.
-Ah. Are you perhaps attached to the staff you’re currently using and don’t want to change it?
“Not at all?”
Lee Han didn’t hesitate for even a second before picking up the new staff.
Tools were tools.
It would be strange to have sentimental feelings about such things.
‘Do people hesitate when replacing laboratory equipment because they’re attached to it?’
Beside him, Durgyu looked at Lee Han with a dumbfounded expression.
Thud-
As he pulled the new staff from the ground, the first thing he felt was freshness.
It might seem strange to feel freshness from a wooden staff that had been separated from the earth, but Lee Han definitely felt it.
-How does it feel?
“It feels… fresh.”
-!
The talking oak tree was startled.
He had adapted to the staff much faster than expected.
‘To think he could sense the staff’s aura as soon as he grasped it.’
Originally, it should have taken much longer.
What Lee Han was feeling now was the aura of the wood spirit dwelling within the staff.
That wooden staff was one in which a spirit was nestled.
Just as freshman mages had to repeat all sorts of training and trial and error to summon spirits, communicating with the spirit dwelling in a staff and drawing out its power also required much effort.
Normally, one would have to hold and swing the staff for several months before being able to feel it, and even then, it was only possible if one had some affinity for spirits.
‘His ability to sense mana is extraordinarily excellent beyond imagination. Even if he’s from the Wardanaz family, to have such talent.’
-Excellent. To think you could feel that.
“Is that so?”
Lee Han looked at the talking oak tree with a puzzled expression.
He couldn’t quite grasp what was so remarkable about receiving this fresh feeling.
It was natural since he didn’t know what was dwelling inside.
-As you use the staff, you’ll come to know the power dwelling within it.
“Couldn’t you tell me now?”
-No. You don’t need to rush, your talent will be sufficient.
The talking oak tree was beginning to sense that Lee Han was a very unique new student.
Occasionally, such crazy ones would emerge among the new students.
Fearless and capable crazy ones.
Lee Han’s current appearance reminded him of a lunatic from the Wardanaz family he had met about a hundred years ago.
Though he was much more polite and calm than that one…
-Now. I must sleep again. And don’t use magic near this forest anymore. Your magic has such strong mana that it wakes up all the surrounding trees from their sleep.
“…”
‘He’s not just making excuses because he’s sleepy and wants to send me away, is he?’
Lee Han suddenly began to feel suspicious.
It seemed a bit strange to praise him as excellent just for saying he felt a fresh aura from the staff.
Not immediately telling him about the power dwelling in the staff was also slightly suspicious.
Isn’t he just making things up because he’s sleepy and wants to sleep quickly?
If he just sent him away, he might come back near this forest and be bothersome again, so he made a random staff…
However, regardless of Lee Han’s suspicions, the clearing began to close. The trees moved and the surroundings became blurry as they gradually moved away from the clearing.
Through the hazy vision, the talking oak tree’s voice reached Lee Han’s ears.
-Remember the riddle I told you. If you solve it, you’ll be able to get outside.
* * *
When they returned outside, fortunately all the undead had disappeared.
Lee Han’s group carefully descended the mountain as the dawn’s light gradually drove away the darkness.
Everyone was exhausted enough that rather than doing anything more, they just wanted to lie down on their beds and rest quickly.
Thump!
As soon as Lee Han entered the Blue Dragon Tower, he threw himself onto his bed. He planned to think about escaping and everything else after sleeping first.
“…naz! Wardanaz!”
After sleeping soundly for several hours, he heard someone knocking on his private bedroom door to wake him up.
“What is it?”
Lee Han yawned as he opened the door.
Asan, a human boy from the Dalcard family wearing glasses, was standing in front.
“The principal bird, no, the teacher is conducting an event outside!”
‘This wakes me up in a bad way.’
Lee Han became fully awake upon hearing those words.
The principal was conducting an event.
‘…He’s not trying to root out students who attempted to escape, is he?’
Honestly, he felt more uneasy because he had a guilty conscience.
Lee Han’s group had returned without being caught, but given that principal’s personality, it wouldn’t be strange if he did something eccentric.
‘But if that’s true, not attending would be even more dangerous.’
Lee Han knew well.
When you’ve caused trouble, you should act even more normally than usual.
If you show suspicious signs for no reason, you’ll be caught immediately.
“Got it. I need to wake up Yoner and Gainando and go out.”
“Aren’t you all sleeping too late?”
When Lee Han woke up the two and walked out of the tower, the sun was already high overhead.
The three yawned as they followed behind the Blue Dragon Tower students.
“!”
The giant skeleton floating in front of the school main building was clearly visible even from a distance.
Come, come! This isn’t an opportunity that comes every day! Hurry over! Young iron heads… vessels! Welcome!
Come, come! This isn’t an opportunity that comes every day! Hurry over! Young iron heads… vessels! Welcome!
Come, come! This isn’t an opportunity that comes every day! Hurry over! Young iron heads… vessels! Welcome!
“…??”
From the atmosphere, it didn’t seem like an operation to root out ringleaders.
Rather, it was closer to a friendly gathering or event.
Several tents were set up in the front courtyard, and people in priest robes wore benevolent smiles as they gifted food and drinks to the good new students.
Lee Han also inadvertently received a cookie from a priest. The cookie was warm and gave off a wonderful aroma, as if it had just been baked.
As he took a bite, there was a crispy, crumbling sound and sweet jam leaked out.
‘What’s this? Is the school going under??’
Perhaps noticing Lee Han’s confusion, the Principal opened his mouth.
On this joyful weekend, priests from various religious orders of the Empire have visited our school. You must all be delighted, right? Now. Applause!
On this joyful weekend, priests from various religious orders of the Empire have visited our school. You must all be delighted, right? Now. Applause!
On this joyful weekend, priests from various religious orders of the Empire have visited our school. You must all be delighted, right? Now. Applause!
Clap clap clap clap clap-
The new students murmured among themselves but applauded nonetheless. The priests bowed their heads in gratitude.
“Thank you, Osyu Gonadaltes. You must always have such hardships teaching the Empire’s young mages, yet to allow and help with such an event.”
Haha. Think nothing of it. It’s all my pleasure. Please convey my words well to His Imperial Majesty. We need budget to excavate and research new ancient magic…
Haha. Think nothing of it. It’s all my pleasure. Please convey my words well to His Imperial Majesty. We need budget to excavate and research new ancient magic…
Haha. Think nothing of it. It’s all my pleasure. Please convey my words well to His Imperial Majesty. We need budget to excavate and research new ancient magic…
“We, we don’t know how much help we can be, but we’ll do our best.”
The priests were flustered by the Skeleton Principal’s blatant words.
However, Lee Han felt some inexplicable familiarity in that sight.
‘In any world, can professors not escape from budget concerns?’
Even arrogant professors who seemed to fear nothing in the world would show weakness before those who provided research funding.
No matter how fearless the Skeleton Principal was, he had no choice but to be weak before the Empire’s Emperor who provided budget support.
The priests spoke to the gathered students.
“Students who will become excellent mages in the future. It is an honor to meet you all today. We are humble servants representing various religious orders of the Empire. If we could introduce our orders to you today, we would be truly delighted.”
‘Their mana is tremendous.’
Lee Han was surprised by the mana he felt from the priests.
It felt like an incomparable amount of mana compared to the new students was rippling throughout their entire bodies.
Moreover, the priests’ mana was peculiar.
Mana that contained a sacred aura.
Isn’t that amazing?
Fascinating, isn’t it?
“!”
Lee Han got goosebumps.
Before he knew it, the Skeleton Principal had come right next to Lee Han while concealing his presence.
I understand. The priests’ mana is peculiar enough to be called divine power.
“Yes. I’ve heard a lot about it, but this is my first time actually seeing it.”
I understand. The priests’ mana is peculiar enough to be called divine power.
“Yes. I’ve heard about it many times, but this is the first time I’m actually seeing it.”
As expected, you were detecting the priests’ mana.
As expected, you were detecting the priests’ mana.
As expected, you were detecting the priests’ mana.
‘Damn it.’
Lee Han realized his mistake.
He had fallen for the Principal’s probing words.
Why are you trying to hide that? If you have outstanding talent, you should boast about it. Among these iron heads… iron bowls here, how many do you think can detect mana so accurately?
Why are you trying to hide that? If you have outstanding talent, you should boast about it. Among these iron heads… iron bowls here, how many do you think can detect mana so accurately?
Why are you trying to hide that? If you have outstanding talent, you should boast about it. Among these iron heads… iron bowls here, how many do you think can detect mana so accurately?
The Skeleton Principal asked as if he couldn’t understand.
Mages should know how to boast and display their abilities.
That way they could extort money from wealthy nobles, no, receive investment to research stronger and more advanced magic…
‘Hmm. If I said it’s because I don’t want to get involved with you, I’d die, right?’
Lee Han swallowed his thoughts.
Lee Han’s goal was ultimately to graduate with good grades and good connections, not to explore the truth of magic together with the Skeleton Principal.
But he couldn’t honestly say that in this situation.
“I thought I should be humble since there are many people more outstanding than me in this school.”
I said no! From now on, make sure to boast about your talent to every student you meet. That’s exactly what you should do.
That’s not true! From now on, go around boasting about your talent to every student you meet. That’s what you should rightfully do.
If we do as the principal says, Ihan’s friendships will be reduced to only one person in just one day.
That’s not true! From now on, go around boasting about your talent to every student you meet. That’s what you should rightfully do.
‘Isn’t this guy crazy?’
If Lee Han did as the Principal said, his friendships would be reduced to just Gainando alone within a day.
Fortunately, the Skeleton Principal didn’t seem particularly interested in Lee Han’s friendships and changed the topic again.
The Wardanaz family probably had no occasion to meet priests since they weren’t interested in faith.
The Wardanaz family probably had no occasion to meet priests since they weren’t interested in faith.
The Wardanaz family probably had no occasion to meet priests since they weren’t interested in faith.
“Yes. That’s right.”
Although the Empire had countless gods and religious orders that served them, mages originally weren’t close to faith.
I’m not particularly interested in faith either. I’m too smart to believe in God.
I’m not particularly interested in faith either. I’m too smart to believe in God.
I’m also not particularly interested in faith. I’m too smart to believe in gods.
In fact, the head of the Wardanaz family, who was Ihan’s father, had once said this during mealtime.
I’m also not particularly interested in faith. I’m too smart to believe in gods.
‘…No wonder.’
Even if not as extreme as the Skeleton Principal, there were many non-believers among mages.
In fact, Lee Han’s father, the Head of Wardanaz Family, had once said this during mealtime:
-Divine power is a type of mana. It’s just that the collective belief of countless idiots caused a change in nature. Divine magic is ultimately a type of magic too. Why else would it be called divine ‘magic’?
-Then, Family Head. What do you think about researching divine magic?
-It’s a good idea. If you want to waste your time pointlessly, that is. Compared to real magic that’s been refined with formulas and theories as background, divine magic is just the barbaric howling of savages intoxicated by belief and emotion.
‘I must never reveal that I’m from the Wardanaz family in front of the priests.’
Wordanaz probably thinks the same way I do. These religious orders are truly pathetic. If they’re the type of people who would join just for some food handouts, they’d be completely useless anyway. To think they’re holding such an event.
Wordanaz probably thinks the same way I do. These religious orders are truly pathetic. If they’re the type of people who would join just for a bit of food, they’d be completely useless anyway. And yet they’re holding this kind of event.
The skeleton principal seemed to need someone to grumble to, as he kept complaining nonstop next to Ihan.
Wardanaz probably thinks similarly to me. The religious orders are truly pathetic. If they’re the type to join just because they get some food, they’re completely useless. To hold such an event.
Why?
Wardanaz probably thinks similarly to me. The religious orders are truly pathetic. If they’re the type to join just because they get some food, they’re completely useless. To hold such an event.
The Skeleton Principal grumbled continuously next to Lee Han, as if he needed someone to complain to.
Lee Han, who had been listening silently, opened his mouth.
“Principal.”
What?
What?
What?
“Are there any religious orders you would recommend?”
…
At this reaction that made the person who just spoke feel embarrassed, the Skeleton Principal looked at Lee Han as if he were absurd.
‘Wait, religious orders?’
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