Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 806

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Chapter 806

The Death Knights awkwardly sheathed the swords they were about to draw. Since they didn’t completely trust yet, they didn’t fully sheath them.

-Is it really true?

-How strange. Does he have no pride? Even though he’s the master’s projection?

-Perhaps it’s not a projection that pursues honor but a different one? Like one that seeks sleep…

-No. It’s definitely the honor one. We’ve confirmed it several times.

The Death Knights’ combat abilities varied greatly depending on how much preparation they had done beforehand.

Their fighting power differed vastly based on which magic they brought out from the territory’s reserves and which weapons they activated.

Naturally, when facing the Skeleton Principal’s insane projection, they brought out the most powerful magic.

Even with the territory’s support, they couldn’t be careless against an archmage.

Having easily subdued Intarendals in such a manner, they were ready to show what they were made of if the Skeleton Principal’s insane projection appeared…

…but things ended far more peacefully than expected.

He just gave permission?

“Did he really give permission?”

Lee Han was thinking similarly to the Death Knights.

No matter how he thought about it, it wasn’t in his character to just give permission.

‘Could this be a trap?’

“Yes. Of course!”

“He didn’t get angry or furious or destroy the surroundings or eliminate all life?”

“My master is a noble who knows honor. He wouldn’t do such things.”

Intarendals spoke firmly as if asking what kind of nonsense that was.

“Look at me. There isn’t a single wound on my body.”

-In, indeed…

-Didn’t he beat him and then heal him?

The Death Knights murmured, but they had to acknowledge the fact that Intarendals hadn’t been hit even once.

For someone who had delivered such news, he looked perfectly fine.

“Then is Antagondals safe too?”

“Who is Antagondals?”

“…The, the mage criminal in the territory… I mentioned him earlier. The person working as a slave…”

“Ah. I apologize. I don’t bother remembering worthless and insignificant beings.”

Intarendals apologized sincerely and politely, but that didn’t make what he just said sound kind and warm.

Lee Han thought it was fortunate that Antagondals couldn’t hear this. Even if he was a heinous mage criminal, shouldn’t they at least preserve some minimal dignity?

“That slave… I think my master killed him a few times… I’m not sure. As I said, I don’t pay attention to or remember worthless and insignificant beings.”

“…”

Then he was angry after all!

Lee Han was speechless at Intarendals’ absurd words.

If he had killed Antagondals several times as an outlet for his anger after hearing the news, then he was angry, not calm.

“Here. Please accept this.”

“…What is this?”

Lee Han looked warily at the strange small stone that Intarendals held out.

If he grabbed that stone, he might be cursed with evil magic, burn in hellfire, have his body poisoned and rot away, or in the worst case, be transported to where the Skeleton Principal’s insane projection was.

“Didn’t Lee Han say this? That you really want to receive my master’s teachings, but it’s difficult time-wise because of the trash-like teachings you’re currently receiving here.”

“I don’t think I said it exactly like that…”

“Here. Look at this.”

Suddenly the strange small stone flew over and settled at the tip of Lee Han’s staff.

Then a mirage-like illusion flowed from the staff.

The Skeleton Principal’s insane projection revealed itself.

What an insolent wretch.

-Ho, how did he penetrate Einroguard’s defenses!?

-Truly amazing…!

As the Death Knights marveled at the magic that had penetrated Einroguard’s defenses and entered as an illusion, the projection coldly spat out.

Noisy. You ignorant trash. Fools who interfere with great work by being deceived by a false projection’s words.

-Your words are harsh.

-Do you know how annoyed the Empire people get every time you appear periodically?

-The sleep-seeking projection that appeared last time was better!

No matter how much the Death Knights jeered, the projection remained unshaken.

The illusion spun around and looked at Lee Han. Lee Han considered throwing his staff aside, but stopped immediately when their eyes met.

How dare you run away on your own and then ignore my summons? Trusting in your meager skills like that…

“There were circumstances. Master!”

Lee Han quickly made excuses.

There were lectures to attend at Einroguard, assignments to do, clubs to participate in, and many other things, so he had no choice but to come out…

To be obsessed with such trivial matters. Your foolishness disturbs me to this degree, wretch.

‘If I keep disturbing him, could I possibly exorcise him?’

For the first and last time, this noble shall make a concession. Wretch, you must not forget this matter and pass it down through generations.

“Yes. I will keep it in mind.”

Lee Han resolved that if he ever had children, he would tell them ‘be careful of insane projections.’

Having said what he wanted to say, the projection arrogantly nodded and spoke.

Then prepare yourself.

“…Prepare for what?”

The projection let out a deep sigh.

It was a sigh heavily laden with contempt, scorn, and insult. Without a single word, it sounded like ‘I have to teach such a fool as my disciple.’

Have you already forgotten what you completed last time?

“No. I learned some telekinesis magic.”

Lee Han spoke casually, hoping the other party would have some confusion in their memory.

Unfortunately, the other party had very sharp and accurate memory.

It was 5th circle. Start the next 5th circle magic right now. You have a long way to go.

-5th circle magic? Already?

-I heard it was telekinesis-type 5th circle magic. 5th circle based on chantless casting.

-That’s impossible! Isn’t that too fast? He’s only a 2nd year student!

-I actually think this pace is just right. In some ways, you could say it’s slow.

-Even so, chantless telekinesis isn’t even a relatively low-difficulty 5th circle magic.

“I’m pleased to see everyone is so interested in Lee Han of the Wardanaz Family. If I may humbly offer advice, since he’s already succeeded once, he can certainly take on the challenge…”

‘Why is it so noisy back there?’

Lee Han frowned, wishing the Death Knights and Intarendals would disappear.

He wouldn’t be attacked, but just conversing with the illusion projection was disturbing enough.

This was a situation about whether to learn the next 5th circle magic or not, and they were babbling such nonsense behind him…

“I’m not sure what the next 5th circle magic should be right now.”

From 5th circle magic onward, it wasn’t simply about following and memorizing magic, but required complete understanding even in very narrow fields.

You couldn’t just learn it because you wanted to, but had to be prepared to seriously and deeply delve into that type of magic.

Hearing Lee Han’s excuse, the projection gave cold advice.

Visit the territory. Wretch. Those trash-like teachings are lowering your intelligence.

“Hmm. I’ll think about it more.”

Knowing well that a direct visit would result in being attacked until death (or until dying) to recall magic, Lee Han deflected.

“But aside from telekinesis, I don’t have any magic I’m confident in…”

“Lee Han is exceptionally talented overall, but among those, he has dealt extensively with lightning elements, cold elements, and dark elements.”

“…”

Lee Han regretted his decision not to strike Intarendals’ neck.

He should have turned him back to dirt immediately!

In that short time, he had collected quite a lot of information about Lee Han.

Your taste in choosing elements is somewhat tolerable. You can take pride in not selecting trash-tier elements.

“Yes… thank you.”

Even receiving praise didn’t make him particularly happy. Lee Han regretted not learning ordinary elements first instead.

“Ah. I’m also good with the water element.”

Are you claiming you’ll complete 5th circle magic with the water element too? You have quite the enthusiasm. I was suspicious you were avoiding my teachings, but that seems to have been a misunderstanding.

“…”

Lee Han, who had tried to remove one problem only to create another, felt frustrated.

The Death Knights behind him interjected.

-Compared to lightning, ice, or dark elements, the water element might seem ordinary. But Lord Wardanaz has delved much deeper into that water element!

-That’s right. To underestimate it just by looking at common magical applications. And you call yourself an Archmage?

Hmph. Knights who know nothing about magic are babbling.

The Insane Doppelganger lightly ignored the Death Knights’ protests, but accepted part of their words.

Very well, let me observe what kind of 5th circle magic you use with the water element. Prove what you mean by delving deeper than other 5th circle magic.

“…Actually, I’m not good with the water element. My applications are quite ordinary and general.”

Lee Han spoke, but the projection didn’t listen.

There was no time to waste listening to his disciple’s pointless modesty.

Start with lightning.

“Pardon?”

…

The Insane Doppelganger fell silent for a moment, then the illusion became blurry.

Through the illusion came the pitiful screams of a mage criminal that sounded familiar. The Insane Doppelganger returned and clicked his tongue.

Use lightning magic, I said. All those pathetic lightning spells you’ve learned. It would be fine to use them on those rotting knights too.

-That’s not a bad idea. I’ll be your opponent.

One of the Death Knights enthusiastically raised his shield and stepped forward.

What wouldn’t he do if it helped the successor’s learning?

Of course, that Insane Doppelganger’s running mouth was rude and arrogant, but Einroguard was originally full of such types anyway.

He could just think of him as Professor Beeble’s newly arrived twin and let it pass.

“Why are you so enthusiastic… No matter. Thunderbolt Spear!”

Lee Han gave up and chanted the incantation.

Along with the thunderbolt spear, he chanted an additional spell and a lightning cloak began wrapping around Lee Han.

Since this type of form transformation was the most difficult aspect of the lightning element, Lee Han received praise from the Death Knights for stably maintaining both the lightning spear and cloak.

-Excellent!

-Mages who can handle the lightning element this stably are rare!

Shut up, you’re noisy. What are you babbling about when you know nothing of magic?

The Insane Doppelganger showed displeasure at the Death Knights’ praise.

He was still at the level of barely taking his first steps, and praising him like that could make his already inexperienced disciple arrogant.

Bang!

Lee Han clashed with the Death Knight, swinging his lightning spear.

The Death Knight pushed back against Lee Han, wielding a shield imbued with powerful magic.

As the lightning cloak roared and tried to sweep the surroundings, the Death Knight quickly hid behind his shield and continued to endure.

When the fight paused briefly and Lee Han caught his breath, the projection spoke.

You felt it just now, didn’t you?

“Yes. Death Knights are overpowered undead.”

-Hehe.

The Insane Doppelganger killed Antagondals once more to suppress his anger at his disciple’s pathetic answer, then spoke.

Your attacks using the lightning element are too flat. It’s like using a famous sword to butcher chickens. What you need to learn is the lightning element itself.

-What do you mean by ‘itself’?

One Death Knight expressed confusion, but Lee Han quickly understood what he meant.

“High-level lightning spirits can become lightning itself even when borrowing a human body. You want me to temporarily implement that.”

The Thunderbolt that Perkuntra had shown before, becoming lightning itself.

If he could use this tremendous ability even momentarily, the applications would be enormous.

Correct. You’re not completely without intelligence.

-…

At this conversation where one could understand ten things without being told even one, the Death Knights watching from behind suddenly thought:

Actually, wasn’t the Wardanaz Family Boy somewhat responsible for this situation too?

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————