Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 865

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Chapter 865

‘I want to believe I heard wrong.’

If Lee Han had heard correctly just now, what Jowrin offered was…

I just pulled it out! Here!

Jowrin innocently opened her mouth and pointed to the gap where her tooth had fallen out with her front paw.

Lee Han momentarily had a vision of his name appearing in the Imperial Newspaper and Einroguard Newspaper.

-Wardanaz Family Boy, expelled for coercing Imperial Family into giving up flesh… Fair trade or deception through evil magic?

The Wardanaz Family Boy has long been rumored to have Imperial Family members under his control and dominance. According to testimony from one Imperial Family member, ‘I cannot imagine life without Wardanaz for food, clothing, and shelter’…

The Head of Wardanaz Family ignored requests for a statement on this matter. The Empire’s subjects should be wary of the Wardanaz Family. What could be the intention behind trying to dominate Imperial Family members like this?

Thud!

-An unnamed junior from the Wardanaz Family has developed an innovative method for extracting reagents from a dragon’s body.

While people commonly mistake that only violent methods exist, this junior actually brainwashed a dragon to offer reagents to him!

This serves as a wake-up call to current Einroguard’s Mages who rely only on magic and fail to utilize wisdom.

From now on, wise Einroguard’s Mages should try brainwashing dragons into thinking they are their only ally, like this junior, instead of rashly attacking when they encounter dragons!

‘How terrible.’

The most terrible part was that he couldn’t refute that vision.

Honestly, if Lee Han were an outsider, he probably would have thought the same way.

Completely blocking other people’s access while taking such meticulous care himself…

…Don’t you like it?

When Lee Han stood still with a pale face, Jowrin asked while reading the mood.

She had pulled it out thinking it was quite good material, but seeing such a reaction made the dragon very dejected.

“I’m so happy that I’m speechless. Your Majesty.”

Really? Then one more…

“If I receive one more, my heart will stop from joy. Ugh! My heart is already half…”

Oh no! Lee Han! I command you to stop being happy!

While Jowrin stamped her feet not knowing what to do, Lee Han requested help from the two professors.

‘Please help me. Professor!’

Come to think of it, requesting help from Professor Boladi probably wouldn’t mean much. Lee Han just asked Professor Garcia alone.

“…Um, Your Majesty. Isn’t a dragon’s tooth a bit too much?”

Professor Garcia, who belatedly recovered from shock, barely managed to speak.

Dragon teeth were traditionally powerful magical reagents. Especially in summoning magic, they were so famous that there was a separate name called Dragon Bone Soldiers.

The problem was that this reagent was far too rare.

Even dragon teeth used for Dragon Bone Soldier-type summoned creatures rarely used 100% pure dragon teeth. Because they were so precious, they would mix just a tiny bit of dragon teeth passed down from ancient times with other materials.

Since such a precious thing was offered to a still 2nd-year student like that, it was understandable that Lee Han felt burdened.

Moreover, wasn’t Lee Han acting as Jowrin’s guardian within Einroguard?

Hmph…

Jowrin became dejected.

To think the gift she had worked so hard to think of was an excessive gift.

She was having such fun at Einroguard, but thinking that she couldn’t even give one proper gift made tears well up in Jowrin’s eyes.

Professor Garcia panicked and immediately changed her words.

“Two! Two would be excessive. One is very appropriate!”

‘Professor…!’

Lee Han, who had fallen to the side, sighed inwardly.

Even Professor Garcia!

Oh. One is okay?

“One is perfectly fine. If it’s Student Lee Han, it’s okay for him to carry around one dragon tooth.”

“…”

Phrases like “though he’s Student Lee Han” or “if it’s Student Lee Han” had been used indiscriminately since earlier.

Lee Han gave up and sighed as he got up.

“Thank you. I’ll use it well. Your Majesty. …But don’t arbitrarily pull out parts of your body from now on.”

B-but Lee Han. This will grow back soon…

“If I tell you not to pull it out, don’t pull it out.”

I understand!

When Lee Han spoke sternly as if telling her not to argue further, Jowrin immediately answered.

Seeing that, Professor Garcia was impressed.

Dragons that hadn’t fully grown were unpredictable troublemakers.

To think such a Jowrin would follow so well.

Though the problem was that she followed so well she even offered her tooth…

“Professor Garcia.”

Professor Boladi subtly tilted his head toward Professor Garcia. Wondering if he had something to say, Professor Garcia was puzzled.

“What is it, Professor?”

“It would be good to hurry and use the dragon tooth.”

“…”

At Professor Boladi’s words about quickly practicing with summoned creatures using dragon teeth before the lecture ended, Professor Garcia was at a loss for words.

So this is what it takes to have 0 disciples!

While his disciple was somehow trying to persuade the dragon because he didn’t want notoriety, he was inwardly thinking things like ‘hehe, I should have my disciple summon Dragon Bone Soldiers.’

“Professor. Aren’t you worried about Student Lee Han?”

“?”

“…He’s still a 2nd-year, but not only does he walk around with a dragon, he even received a tooth from the dragon. What will happen to Student Lee Han if such rumors spread?”

At Professor Garcia’s sincere words, Professor Boladi fell into thought for a moment.

Then he answered seriously.

“I don’t think there would be any difference from now.”

“…”

Huh?

Is that so?

Professor Garcia was about to get angry but was slightly convinced.

Come to think of it, considering the current rumors, even if rumors like 【Dragon Clan Dominator】 or 【Dragon Clan Usurper】 were added…

‘…It really doesn’t feel much different!’

Professor Garcia was confused about whether she had fallen for Professor Boladi’s trick or not.

“Professor Garcia. Could you watch over me using the dragon tooth?”

“Ah. Yes. Wait. What about Student Diret?”

“He’s resting a bit.”

Lee Han pointed to Diret beside him.

Still not recovered from the shock of seeing the dragon tooth, Diret sat in a chair with his wings trembling.

He had already collapsed with a thud while Lee Han was having visions of the Imperial Newspaper earlier.

“Ah. No… I’ll help.”

“…Student Diret, rest a bit more!”

* * *

Jowrin happily fought with the Skeleton Golem summoned with the dragon tooth.

She fought so happily that by the third fight, she got hit once and rolled around (Diret almost collapsed again).

Wow! That was so so fun!

“I’m happy too.”

“Me too… ugh.”

Diret’s complexion was dark, like someone who had been locked in the punishment room for a month.

Lee Han felt unnecessarily sorry and apologized.

“I’m sorry, senior.”

It’s not… your fault…”

“Please stop talking and rest a bit.”

Instead of answering, Diret gestured. Lee Han immediately understood and asked.

“You mean the dragon’s tooth?”

Nod.

“Here it is. Oh. Do you perhaps want to have this?”

Diret bristled his wing feathers and shook his head vigorously. Then he glared at his junior.

“I’m sorry…”

“I meant… guard it well… it’s a precious material…”

“Student Diret. You’ve worked hard. Please drink this.”

Professor Garcia took out a potion and offered it. It was a potion that restored vitality and protected the mind.

After drinking a few sips, his energy seemed to return as Diret finally opened his mouth.

“…This will probably be the most memorable lecture of this year.”

“I’m sorry…”

“We’re sorry…”

“It’s okay. It couldn’t be helped anyway. More importantly, you said you need to take care of His Majesty?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll take over. Professor Garcia, you have a schedule next time, don’t you?”

At the sight of Diret readily stepping up for his junior, Professor Garcia’s eyes reddened.

Even in the desolate hell-like Einroguard, occasionally mages with such kind souls would emerge.

Perhaps Einroguard’s true miracle wasn’t magic or anything like that, but students like these.

“Thank you, Student Diret.”

“When does Professor Bagrek have a schedule?”

At Diret’s question, Professor Boladi opened his mouth.

“Next…”

“Do you have a lecture next period?”

“…week.”

“…”

“…”

An awkward silence lingered. Everyone except Professor Boladi felt the awkwardness. Even Jowrin seemed to notice as she fidgeted.

“…I’m so happy that Professor Bagrek is joining us!”

“Senior. Please leave now. Student Diret and Professor Bagrek alone should be able to manage somehow.”

“…Hey. Be quiet.”

Diret steadied his wavering heart and made his junior shut his mouth.

Of course he desperately wanted to leave, but the moment he left, Diret wouldn’t be Diret anymore but would become someone like Professor Verdus.

“What’s the next lecture?”

“【Magical Algebra and Arcane Geometry】. It’s Professor Knighton’s lecture.”

“At least it’s an easy lecture…”

When a 2nd year lecture came up, Diret felt relieved.

And then he was horrified.

‘…Who would have thought that a 2nd year attending a 2nd year lecture would be such a relief!’

Algebra? Geometry?

“If you’re not interested, would you like to rest in the common room?”

Lee Han asked while looking at Jowrin.

If Jowrin showed no interest, he planned to send her to the common room to sleep a little.

Then Lee Han’s group could also rest a bit more comfortably.

Mmm! No. Jowrin loves geometry very much. Especially analytical geometry and mana emission planes!

“…”

“…”

Lee Han and Diret exchanged looks of shock and horror.

…She’s not smarter than both of them, is she?

* * *

“Lee Han. You’re having a hard time.”

“Wardanaz. Hang in there.”

When Lee Han came in dragging the dragon, his friends offered words of comfort.

Lee Han protecting the dragon against the greedy and evil upperclassmen seemed truly dedicated.

“…I don’t deserve to hear such words.”

“Wardanaz…!”

“You guy…!”

Not only Black Turtle Tower but also White Tiger Tower seemed a bit moved by those words.

“Kugh. Wardanaz’s child. To think you could say such cool words.”

“I should have said that!”

Regardless of his friends’ reactions, Lee Han suffered inwardly. The dragon’s tooth in his reagent pouch felt unnecessarily heavier.

“…No. But why is the professor here?”

“Wait. Isn’t that person a 5th year senior??”

Diret covered his burning face with both hands and sat in the very back corner of the lecture hall.

In contrast, Professor Boladi showed no change in expression. The two sat quietly with Jowrin between them.

Creak-

With the sound of the door opening, someone entered the front of the lecture hall.

Professor Alpen…

…no, it was Yukveltire. Diret instinctively lowered his posture and hid under the desk.

Jowrin tilted her head and asked.

Why are you acting like a caterpillar?

“…I dropped my quill pen, Your Majesty.”

Jowrin nodded and filed away in her mind that ‘Lee Han’s senior makes frequent mistakes.’

Meanwhile, Yukveltire opened her mouth.

“Professor Knighton is away on business. I will take over and conduct the lecture in his place. Questions?”

No one raised their hand. Yukveltire nodded slightly as if she had expected this.

Then she discovered the massive dragon sitting quietly in the back of the lecture hall and raised an eyebrow.

“…Prince Jowurin?”

Hm?

“Could you come to the front for a moment?”

At Yukveltire’s call, Lee Han quickly drew his staff.

How dare you!

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