Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 40

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Chapter 040

The Other Person was dressed like an ordinary traveler, but was definitely not an ordinary traveler.

An ordinary traveler wouldn’t be blocking the road on a dim evening like this, on a deserted Imperial Highway with no people around.

Though concealed by a cloak and coat, the face visible between them radiated a fierce, menacing glare.

The Workers’ voices became even more intense and rough.

“Final warning! Reveal your identity immediately!”

When no answer came, the Workers immediately fired their crossbows. With a powerful sound, the crossbow bolts shot forth.

Thunk!

Thunk!

Thunk!

Instead of the sound of piercing flesh, there was the sound of hitting something solid. The Workers didn’t hesitate and immediately reloaded their crossbows.

The Workers who transported goods to the Magic School were not ordinary workers.

Not only did they need identity verification, but they also had to know how to fight to protect their cargo in emergency situations.

Workers comprised of former Empire adventurers, mercenaries, and soldiers!

As such, they didn’t panic even when this situation arose. With practiced movements, they leaped from the carriage and drew their crossbows to aim at the enemy.

“Fire!”

“Foolish ones. Do you even know whose side you’re taking right now?”

“…!”

The opponent began speaking in a thick, rough voice. In the darkness, that voice sounded even more ominous.

“You are now siding with the mages who are corrupting the Empire. Escape before you’re bewitched by evil magic!”

“By our ancestors’ beards! It’s the Anti-Magic Extremists!”

The Dwarf Worker screamed out loud.

The Empire’s Anti-Magic Extremists.

Among the countless villains in the vast Empire, these were particularly notorious.

As their name suggested, they despised all magic.

-Magic disrupts order, destroys nature, and corrupts humans!

Naturally, it didn’t end with just disliking magic.

They would attack mages or raid magic schools.

There was only one reason such violent people would be waiting here.

“In the name of the 【Twilight Dawn Order】!”

“In the name of the 【Twilight Dawn Order】!”

Once the warning ended, the opponents began charging. The Workers swallowed hard at the sight of weapons gleaming sharply in the moonlight.

Veil of Order!

”
Veil of Order!
“

Veil of Order!

With an intense wave of mana, a massive magical barrier was erected around the carriages.

The charging enemies were sent flying while coughing up blood.

Professor Garcia’s magic had been cast.

“Ohhh…!”

“As expected of the Professor!”

The armed Workers were amazed by the majesty of that magic.

However, Garcia’s expression was not bright.

Due to his appearance, people often mistook Professor Garcia for a master of combat, but Professor Garcia had no talent for battle.

There was a prejudice that high-ranking mages would also be skilled in combat, but that was a misconception.

Magic and combat were completely separate domains.

It wasn’t easy for a mage who had spent their entire life sitting at a desk doing magical research to use magic without losing composure even in the chaos of battle.

If they lost concentration or made even a small mistake, magic would immediately produce different results.

A dangerously double-edged sword!

There was a reason why mages who received specialized combat training were called ‘Battle Mages.’

‘Let’s buy time.’

Professor Garcia waved his staff. Then birds made of light soared up into the air.

These birds would inform the other Professors at the Magic School of the current situation.

Withering Bone, Shrinking Muscle!

”
Withering Bone, Shrinking Muscle!
“

Withering Bone, Shrinking Muscle!

The Attackers near the barrier screamed in agony.

Mana corrupted by curses wrapped around their bodies and began weakening their flesh.

“Activate it!”

However, the opponents were no pushovers either.

Professor Garcia’s face darkened.

The Empire’s mages were by no means easy opponents.

The Anti-Magic Extremists who had continuously attacked such mages knew very well how to deal with mages.

Wooooong-

Wooooong-

Wooooong-

With an eardrum-shaking low-frequency vibration sound, the surrounding mana began to shake violently.

Then it was sucked in as if converging to a single point.

“!!!”

The 【Veil of Order】 that Professor Garcia had deployed also melted away instantly like snow in midsummer.

Professor Garcia was shocked by that tremendous power.

‘An ancient artifact!’

It wasn’t that there were no methods to counter magic.

The Empire had metals with properties that absorbed or repelled mana, and there were also spells that removed magic.

But among such methods, there was none that could absorb mana over such a vast range all at once.

There was only one thing in the Empire that could show such an absurd miracle.

Ancient artifacts.

Treasures found in ruins or dungeons, containing the forgotten mysteries and knowledge of distant ages!

Of all things, such people had to find one of those artifacts.

“Professor! Please retreat!”

When the barrier disappeared and the enemies began approaching again, the Workers tried to evacuate Professor Garcia to the rear.

Garcia tried to cast magic again by waving his staff, but before he could, the magic dissolved and the mana was sucked toward the artifact.

“You evil mage. You shall receive divine punishment!”

An Attacker who approached triumphantly drew his sword and tried to slash Garcia.

Crack!!!!

Crack!!!!

Crack!!!!

At that moment, the Attacker’s head turned sideways.

“…?!”

“???!”

Both Professor Garcia and the Workers were startled.

What on earth had happened?

* * *

‘This definitely isn’t the Principal’s trap.’

After hearing the name Twilight Dawn Order from the carriage behind, Lee Han could no longer deny reality.

If the Principal could set up traps this elaborate, Lee Han would have no dreams or hopes left. At that point, it might be better to remain a graduate student under the Principal forever.

Twilight Dawn Order.

It was the name of the largest and most vicious group among the Empire’s anti-magic extremists.

Naturally, Lee Han, being from a prestigious magical family of the Empire, had heard their name several times.

Though he never expected to encounter them here…

“Wh-what will you do?”

“Ratford. You hide.”

“Don’t tell me…?”

While Ratford was startled, Lee Han recited an incantation.

I Hide in the Night.

”
I Hide in the Night.
“

I Hide in the Night.

With the incantation, Lee Han’s form became transparent. Before he could be amazed by the artifact’s effect, Ratford spoke urgently.

“It’s dangerous! Those guys aren’t ordinary!”

“I know that too. That’s why I’m being careful.”

Rather than hiding here and missing an opportunity they could have seized, it was better to prepare in advance.

Lee Han was always someone who prepared for the worst.

Veil of Order!

–
Veil of Order!

Veil of Order!

‘Is the Professor blocking them?’

When a massive barrier unfolded and Garcia’s curse brought down the attackers, Lee Han was delighted.

However, the attackers pulled out some strange-looking artifact and blew away all the surrounding magic.

Power enough to blow away even Professor Garcia’s magic!

‘!!!’

Lee Han was also shocked, but there was one fortunate thing.

His belt had endured.

Even in a situation where surrounding magic collapsed and mana was being sucked into one place, the invisibility magic didn’t break.

Was this Prising’s blessing?

‘…No. It’s thanks to my mana.’

Lee Han could read the flow of surrounding mana.

As all nearby mana was being sucked toward that artifact, Lee Han’s mana was also being drawn out.

The problem was that no matter how much of Lee Han’s mana was sucked out, it continued to fill the belt without any gap.

So how could the magic break no matter how much mana was absorbed?

When there was a massive battery attached right next to it.

‘They’re coming!’

Lee Han had no more time to ponder.

The enemies had begun attacking Professor Garcia.

Crack!!!!

Crack!!!!

Crack!!!!

As both the family’s old knight Alarlong and the elf swordsmanship professor Ingaldel had acknowledged, Lee Han had talent in swordsmanship.

Especially with invisibility active, succeeding in this level of surprise attack was natural.

“Professor. It’s me! Lee Han!”

Lee Han immediately shouted to Professor Garcia.

If he got attacked by allies due to a misunderstanding, he wouldn’t even be able to complain about the injustice anywhere.

“Student Lee Han?! Why are you here…?!”

“It’s a long story! Professor. Please tell me what I should do!”

Lee Han shouted while taking the sword from the fallen opponent.

At the student’s cry, Professor Garcia came to his senses.

“I’ve sent word to the school, so support will come soon. Just hold out without getting hurt until then!”

Thunk, thunk-

The sound of crossbows fired by the workers loudly split the night sky.

At first glance, this side seemed advantageous, but Lee Han could notice that the opponents’ movements were fierce.

‘They’re all masters of swordsmanship!’

Crossbows had strong power, but it took time to reload after firing one shot.

The attackers were reading that gap and approaching.

“The workers likely won’t be able to hold out! Can’t you use magic, Professor?”

“Right now the surrounding mana is all… wait.”

Professor Garcia was puzzled seeing that Lee Han was in a transparent state.

How was he maintaining invisibility magic?

“How… Ah!”

Professor Garcia realized how Lee Han was maintaining the invisibility magic.

Bottomless well-like massive mana!

“Student Lee Han. Please lend me your mana!”

Lee Han firmly grasped the hand Professor Garcia extended. Then he felt mana transferring over.

Since Professor Boladi had done this once before, it wasn’t particularly surprising.

Petra’s Diamond Spear!

”
Petra’s Diamond Spear!
“

Petra’s Diamond Spear!

Professor Garcia chanted magic toward the artifact without hesitation.

He had been trying to buy time with defense because he was worried about adverse effects, but with the opponent bringing such a cheat-like artifact, the situation was different.

Even if it meant accepting sacrifices, he would destroy the artifact!

“!”

Lee Han was shocked seeing the massive diamond spear that appeared in mid-air.

To create and summon such a spear from empty air!

“Dodge!!”

“Dodge!”

The attackers, knowing its power, hastily moved away from its path.

Even though the ancient artifact continued absorbing mana and reducing its power, the diamond spear that had already formed didn’t disappear.

Crash!

Crash!

Crash!

With a thunderous roar, the diamond spear struck down on the ancient artifact. Along with it, the surrounding mana flow also returned to normal.

Lightning Wolf That Tears Flesh!

”
Lightning Wolf That Tears Flesh!
“

Lightning Wolf That Tears Flesh!

With a crackling sound, a massive lightning mass formed in mid-air, then transformed into the shape of a wolf and began bouncing in all directions.

And it tore apart all enemies within its radius.

“…!”

Lee Han shuddered at the sight of the lightning wolf cutting off enemies’ breath and burning them.

It was a brutal spectacle that naturally inspired respect for the Professor.

Whooooom-

Whooooom-

Whooooom-

“!?”

Lee Han raised his head at the ominous sound he had heard earlier.

The half-destroyed Ancient Artifact was operating again.

“Kill that mage… Kill him! Without fail!”

Though dozens had fallen, the few remaining Attackers screamed and charged at Professor Garcia.

Lee Han swung the sword he had taken earlier and confronted them.

Thunk!

“There’s someone using Invisibility Magic! There’s someone using Invisibility Magic! You damn mage bastard!”

The Anti-Magic Extremist whose body was pierced by the sword spat out a handful of blood and sprayed it toward Lee Han’s direction.

Lee Han felt a chill run down his spine.

‘These guys aren’t just ordinarily skilled in combat!’

To respond this quickly without panicking when facing an invisible enemy.

It felt like fighting Alarlong.

Moreover, the Leader of the Attackers who had given orders earlier was also approaching. Just from his posture, you could feel he was a master.

Could he protect Professor Garcia while facing all these opponents?

I Am Revealed at Dawn.

”
I Am Revealed at Dawn.
“

I Am Revealed at Dawn.

“!”

With the Incantation, Lee Han’s form was revealed.

The enemies stared at Lee Han with shocked eyes. Who would have thought their opponent was a young priest.

“I don’t know what kind of courage you have, but I’ll send you to your Comrades along with that mage.”

“Do whatever you want.”

“?”

“I’m going to destroy the Artifact!”

With those words, Lee Han began charging forward. Toward the Ancient Artifact.

The Attackers were horrified at the sight of the Ancient Artifact standing empty with no one guarding it.

“No! Stop him!!”

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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