Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 813

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Chapter 813

“J-Junior. Is this really okay?”

Diret asked cautiously.

The memory of his junior nearly dying after being kidnapped by an ancient being was still vivid.

Of course, if he had the power, Diret would have loved to stab a cursed dagger into that Insane Doppelganger’s back, but when one lacks power, shouldn’t one bow their head?

There was nothing good about provoking a being close to a natural disaster.

“No. That bastard keeps spouting insane nonsense.”

Lee Han was rather indignant.

He had already given in to the coercive threats to perform a forbidden ancient magic show in front of the Calarograd students, but there was no end to it.

Even the master-destroying demon swords from old tales wouldn’t try to screw someone over this blatantly.

“If I leave him alone, he’ll tell me to attack the Principal next, you know?”

“Th-that’s true, but. If you turn it off carelessly…”

“Hmph. I just won’t go outside.”

With the Insane Doppelganger not in sight, Lee Han became quite brave.

His anger at constantly trying to ruin his relationships was stronger than his fear!

You insolent brat.

“!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the phantom flowed out again.

Instead of being angry or reproachful about Lee Han turning off the Echo Stone on his own, the Insane Doppelganger looked at Lee Han with emotionless eyes.

Lee Han quickly averted his gaze and began detecting the Echo Stone again.

‘There must be a part for turning it back on remotely. I need to turn that off too.’

I shall make this royal acknowledge his mistake.

“!”

Lee Han and Diret were startled. Lee Han was especially so.

‘Wait. He had the ability to recognize his own faults?’

If so, he might truly be a superior version of the Skeleton Principal.

Maybe this doppelganger is the real body…?

“Are you talking about ordering me to attack seniors or professors?”

What are you talking about?

The Insane Doppelganger didn’t understand what Lee Han was saying.

“…Then what mistake exactly?”

You handle the Echo Stone better than expected. You’re blocking access right now.

‘Gasp.’

Lee Han realized he’d been caught and quickly stopped the mana that had been extending like tentacles.

To think he could detect Lee Han’s mana exploring the Echo Stone from such a distance.

He had figured out what Lee Han was doing from just the slightest changes to his phantom.

Normally, such insolent behavior would warrant several beheadings like a mage criminal, but perhaps evaluating his disciple’s antics quite highly, the Insane Doppelganger magnanimously lectured him.

Now. Leave the stone alone.

“I refuse.”

“Hey, Junior…!”

Diret turned pale and tried to stop Lee Han. Lee Han pushed his senior aside and spoke bluntly.

“You keep appearing on your own trying to kill me.”

The royal tried to kill you? You insolent brat. Where did such slander…

“What am I supposed to do when you tell me to defeat seniors or professors loud enough for everyone to hear! Do you know how strong and evil of a dark mage this senior is? The professors are even stronger and more evil!”

“…”

Despite knowing it was a lie, Diret felt slightly hurt.

So devise wisdom to find a way to defeat them…

“Why do you say all that loud enough for everyone to hear!”

Anyway, that dark mage is weak and not ruthless enough…

“No. That’s only by your standards, Master! This person is also very evil and vicious!”

The heated argument between the two continued fiercely.

Diret made a complicated expression watching evil deeds he’d never committed being added to his record.

And surprisingly, his junior began gaining the upper hand in the argument.

From the moment he cut contact and held out, the one in need was the other party.

“What we originally agreed on was you teaching me remotely, not interfering like this on your own.”

It was you, insolent brat, who first sought wisdom outside of scheduled times…

“If you’re going to be like this, I’ll just contact you after the semester ends!”

The Insane Doppelganger glared at Lee Han with eyes containing shock, anger, indignation, disgust, and all the emotions a master inevitably feels when teaching a disciple.

How dare…!

Unable to watch any longer, Intarendals offered counsel from the side.

-Master. Originally, all disciples are ungrateful and shameless creatures. Even when masters teach them with all their heart and resources, they forget their gratitude and act arrogantly.

“…”

“…”

Lee Han and Diret simultaneously cursed Intarendals in their minds.

What is that old man saying?

How utterly outrageous…! No matter how ungrateful, how could he say such…

-Don’t think of the opponent as an existence like yourself, Master! You must think of him as an immature, young beast cub. That’s how disciples originally are.

The Insane Doppelganger spat out a few more dignified ancient curses at Intarendals’ words.

Intarendals sensed his master’s mood and quickly brought the mage criminal. Screams came along with curses.

“Wh-what was that just now?”

“Who knows? I didn’t hear anything.”

The Insane Doppelganger barely suppressed his anger and spoke.

Fine. I shall forgive you. You may use the Echo Stone as you please.

“Thank you!”

The transgression of arbitrarily rejecting your master’s manifestation – you will surely regret it.

Having obtained what he wanted through brinkmanship tactics, Lee Han transformed back into a respectful disciple.

“What do you mean, Master? I always engrave your teachings deep in my heart. I’m just trying to focus and concentrate since even one 5th circle magic is overwhelming right now.”

“What?”

Diret asked in a dumbfounded voice.

What kind of assignment had this junior received while he wasn’t looking?

…Do as you please. Insolent brat. You must pass down the magnanimity you received today to your descendants for generations.

“Yes. Yes. I will do so.”

The Insane Doppelganger finally allowed his disciple to handle the Echo Stone and declared he wouldn’t appear to give additional orders.

It was such tremendous magnanimity that even the doppelganger himself was surprised. Intarendals wept tears of emotion.

-Such magnanimity has never been seen before and will never be seen again. What disciple could enjoy such grace!

Don’t flatter me, Intarendals.

-It’s not flattery!

‘Can’t the two of them just disappear together?’

Lee Han thought to himself watching the well-matched pair.

-Then let’s send the disciple away now, Master.

Understood.

“Master! Please wait just a moment!”

“?”

The knife-edge conversation had barely ended, but Diret was flustered seeing Lee Han suddenly call the Insane Doppelganger again.

Why?

What is it?

“Could you explain about the Black Crown once more? Your disciple is slow-witted…”

Such a foolish fellow.

The Insane Doppelganger looked at Lee Han pathetically but began explaining again.

Diret made a resolution to himself while listening to the explanation.

‘…I should never ask about magic in front of this guy again.’

To think he would remember and ask again about the magic Diret had inquired about in this situation.

It was truly insane consideration.

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Yukveltire looked around searching for Diret.

He wasn’t in the usual lecture hall, nor in the 7th Floor Bone Specter Workshop, so the only place left was around the Dark Tower.

Sure enough, upon entering the Black Magic Academy’s magic tower, she saw familiar black wings. Next to him was a capable junior from the same tower, Wardanaz.

“So… it’s like this… Even if I copy the magic circle exactly, implementing the mana seems difficult…”

“I could fill in the mana… like this…”

“Don’t talk nonsense… There are many crazy mages around… If they hear… we’ll be in big trouble…”

“Who’s the crazy mage?”

“Aaaaah!”

Diret closed the book he was recording black magic spells in and screamed.

He had been so absorbed in the forbidden ancient magic that he hadn’t noticed Yukveltire’s arrival.

“Wh-when did you come?”

“I said I was visiting earlier.”

“…No, you didn’t.”

“Diret. Your hearing must be poor or your memory is declining. It’s probably the influence of a curse…”

“Hey. What you said was ‘Help with my research, I’ll come find you soon.’ I clearly said ‘Don’t come.'”

“?”

When Yukveltire tilted her head as if she didn’t understand, Diret was about to curse but stopped.

Cursing would be meaningless anyway, and more importantly…

“Senior. Shouldn’t you clear up the false accusation?”

“Hmm.”

Diret pondered for a moment at Lee Han’s whispered words.

Someone had to bear the infamy of using evil ancient magic on an outsider.

Should he reveal the truth for justice and honesty that his junior did it?

Or should he sordidly and despicably sell out Diret’s old friend?

Diret made his decision.

“Let’s just say she did it…”

“?!”

Lee Han was flustered.

He had naturally expected him to clear things up.

“But didn’t you say you hated being falsely accused?”

“What can I do about it. A mage can’t live doing only what they like. She needs to do some things she dislikes too.”

When Diret spoke curtly, Lee Han couldn’t argue back and was overwhelmed by his momentum.

“…Instead, she’ll help with the research. That’s enough.”

“…I’ll help too.”

“Hey. That’s a bit much.”

“No. I have a conscience too.”

“Junior. You’re too…”

Diret looked at him pitifully, unaware that Lee Han had spread false rumors at the Watchman Club.

Where else in Einroguard could you find such a pushover?

And though Diret himself didn’t know it, Lee Han was thinking similarly about him.

‘When dealing with Senior Yukveltire, he becomes even more of a pushover than usual.’

“We’ll both help with the research!”

“!”

Yukveltire raised her eyebrows in surprise. Diret chuckled and said.

“Surprised?”

“Yes. You’ve both finally decided to act rationally.”

“…”

“…”

The two from the Black Magic Academy suppressed their hatred and maintained their smiles.

“So what do we need to help with?”

“As you know, there are several people at the school now who are thoughtlessly scattering gold coins. I plan to persuade them to become sponsors.”

“Who are these people scattering money?”

“First, Torgerd’s daughter Ragesa. She’s an admiral of a privateering fleet. Since she invested in Professor Verdus, she’ll invest in me too.”

Lee Han made a complex expression.

Though Ragesa was an eccentric pirate, it pained him a little that every Einrogard student she met treated her like a pushover.

“Next is Duke Ikalderen.”

“Duke Ikalderen? Why him?”

“I confirmed he’s entered the school. I need to get to him before others do.”

‘Anyone would think he’s an item.’

From the duke’s perspective, it was truly an unpleasant conversation.

Anyone listening would think they were talking about picking up items rolling around on the street!

“First, I’ll persuade Ragesa. I’ve already prepared all the magic to show her. Just need to polish it a bit. Diret, you check the optimization. Wardanaz Family junior, you inject the mana.”

“Yes! Understood!”

Normally, the two Black Magic Academy students would have grumbled together.

But Lee Han and Diret, who had guilty consciences, readily accepted. They decided to just help out this time.

Unaware of their schemes, Yukveltire showed satisfaction on her cold face.

“You’ve really learned your lesson. You both thought well. There’s no reason for either of you not to participate in this magic. It’s far more valuable magic than researching individually.”

Lee Han glanced at Diret clenching his fists and urgently whispered.

“Senior. You must endure it.”

“Grrrr… That really…”

“She’s probably just happy, so she’s like that.”

“She just seems to be in a bad mood as usual…”

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