Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 895

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Chapter 895

Sensing that something had gone wrong, Jowrin instinctively hunched her wings.

But she couldn’t understand it.

She had defeated an evil monster with a magnificent breath and magnificent strike, so why should Jowrin be scolded?

‘This is unreasonable!’

“The professor would have handled it himself, so why did you shoot your breath there! Thanks to that, the enemy targeted His Majesty as a priority!”

But we won…

“What did you say!”

Ah, no. I didn’t say anything. Jowrin said nothing at all.

Lee Han’s voice was unusually stern.

Jowrin, who had been about to make excuses about winning, quickly sensed the atmosphere with her dragon’s innate instincts and shut her mouth. It was a level of evasion ability completely different from Gainando, who would get hit every time he failed to read the room and said one more word.

“Let’s say you shot your breath. Then you should have finished it from a distance – why on earth did you attempt close combat?”

That… that just looked cool…

“…”

…I was wrong…

When it seemed like no excuse would work, Jowrin sniffled and reflected.

However, Lee Han, who was thoroughly angry, didn’t let it slide. He continuously tapped the ground with his staff while scolding her.

“Now. Repeat after me. When you see a strong enemy!”

When you see a strong enemy…

“Leave it to the Death Knight!”

Leave it to the Death Knight…

“Next!”

When you see a strong enemy, call the professors!

Continuously repeating the words, Jowrin reflected deeply.

So this is what happens when you get excited and shoot your breath!

Reality was indeed different from fairy tales.

The Azirmo in fairy tales destroyed castle walls and buried enemies there, but the real Azirmo would have been busy apologizing to the city people for destroying the walls after the battle ended.

“Truly amazing. I never thought I’d witness such a sight in my lifetime.”

A knight from the 【Fire Watch】 approached, calming his voice that trembled with excitement.

‘Oh no.’

Lee Han, who had been scolding Jowrin, belatedly came to his senses.

Come to think of it, now wasn’t the time to scold Jowrin for doing something dangerous.

‘Should I have just covered my face and left immediately?’

Of course, it didn’t seem like that would have resolved things either…

“A student chosen by a dragon! I’m truly moved. Professor Ingoldel. I honestly thought you were worrying too much about one student.”

“…”

“…”

Both Lee Han and Professor Ingoldel were bewildered by the knight’s words.

Of course, their reasons were slightly different.

“But seeing this, I realize I was actually underestimating the situation. I knew Einroguard’s mages were remarkable, but to think they’d even be chosen by dragons. This is something that would only appear in legends!”

“I agree. Professor. Did you call us here to show us this?”

“No. I didn’t know either.”

“Are you saying no out of modesty?”

“Didn’t you hear me say no?”

Professor Ingoldel, usually polite, spoke with a serious expression.

He was so surprised that all courtesy had vanished. The knights coughed awkwardly at their friend’s reaction.

“I, I see. So Ingoldel didn’t know either.”

“Then you must have been even more surprised…”

“Excuse me.”

Lee Han, who had been rapidly considering dozens of thoughts, finally made a decision and spoke up.

Though there were many things he wanted to ask or say, he decided to handle the most urgent matters first, one by one.

“Say anything, young mage chosen by a dragon.”

“What exactly does being chosen by a dragon mean?”

“?”

“??”

The knights looked at each other.

Why would a mage chosen by a dragon ask such a thing?

He should know better than anyone…

But the knights were kind. Explaining this to the dragon and its contractor who had just defeated a powerful demon monster in one strike wasn’t particularly difficult.

“The great race doesn’t let just anyone ride on their backs.”

“Wait. I have a question.”

“Hmm? What is it?”

“Does letting someone ride during a play count as what you just mentioned?”

“Uh…”

Faced with a question more puzzling than crossing swords with an Archduke of demons, the knights fell into confusion.

The knights were worshippers of sword, honor, and tradition, not scholars of lore.

“Does, does it count?”

“Hmm. I don’t think so… It’s like playing, isn’t it. It’s not just about getting on the dragon’s back. Just because you throw a ball onto a dragon’s back doesn’t make that ball a contractor…”

“You’re quite clever!”

After organizing their thoughts, the knights answered again.

“That probably wouldn’t count.”

“I see… Thank you. Please continue your explanation.”

Lee Han listened with maximum concentration, trying to find any loopholes.

Dragons as a race originally didn’t let just anyone ride on their backs.

Letting someone ride on their back itself meant acknowledging and supporting that person.

Even when an imperial noble family supported a minor prince, it caused quite a stir, so how significant would it be when a rare race like dragons supported someone?

From people’s perspective, they couldn’t help but expect that person to be worthy of a dragon’s support.

‘…It’s burdensome, but not as bad as I thought.’

Lee Han felt slightly relieved.

Of course, ‘Look there! A contractor chosen by a dragon!’ was still a burdensome title.

It might be different if he had truly been recognized for his abilities and worth and chosen, but this was just Jowrin forcing him to ride, wasn’t it?

Even Jowrin herself didn’t know the meaning and value of it…

But Lee Han had also achieved some mental abandonment—no, growth—while attending Einroguard.

Since rumors were already gradually spreading that he had faced the King of Ghouls, Basilisk, Sea Serpent, Anti-Magic Extremists, Mage Criminals, Frost Giant King, Skeleton Principal, and so on, he had become relatively numb to it.

Adding the title of contractor chosen by a dragon from nothing would be very burdensome, but adding it after already acquiring the above titles gave him a feeling of ‘Well, this much is…’

‘Wait. Am I viewing the situation too positively? Maybe I’m in shock and my judgment has declined.’

Come to think of it, the Skeleton Principal had somehow entered that list above. It was a mistake Lee Han himself hadn’t noticed.

“Dragons respect their own kind as much as their numbers are few. A person supported by one dragon will be acknowledged by other dragons as well.”

“That’s how powerful a dragon’s support is as a declaration. If a mage commits a serious crime, the dragon who supported them would also be punished together.”

The dragon race, being few in number, might not usually interact intimately with each other, but their relationships were deep and thorough.

If Lee Han became an evil mage criminal and stained the continent with blood, other dragons would hold Jowrin responsible as well.

Jowrin stakes her honor on believing in Lee Han! Lee Han is absolutely not that kind of mage!

Jowrin declared firmly.

She wasn’t one to be swayed by such words. Trusting Lee Han as much as she did, Jowrin resolutely showed her determination.

If Lee Han commits a crime, Jowrin will take responsibility!

The knights were moved again by this sight. This was the kind of true bond you’d only see in legends.

Of course, Lee Han, like a cold Einroguard mage, didn’t get swept up in such atmosphere.

“Wait. I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“You said that if I commit a grave crime, Prince Jowurin would also be punished. Then if Prince Jowurin commits a crime, will I also be punished by the dragons?”

“I suppose so?”

“…”

Lee Han stared intently at Jowurin. Jowurin flusteredly shouted.

Jo, Jowurin won’t commit crimes!

“But just this week alone, you’ve already used your breath attack twice without permission…”

Th-those were exceptional circumstances…!

‘This is worrying.’

Though Jowurin appealed to his emotions with teary eyes, Lee Han remained cold.

‘His Majesty is at the peak of his growing years. This is serious.’

The turbulent adolescent period wasn’t called that for nothing. Anyone in their prime growing years was bound to act impulsively and cause trouble.

Having come to Einroguard and already causing this much trouble in just a few months, it wouldn’t be strange if he burned down a castle or so after about a year.

Lee Han witnessed a vision of himself standing in the dragons’ court being sternly questioned, ‘Does defendant Lee Han of Wardanaz Family acknowledge responsibility for the castle walls that Jowurin burned?’

Come to think of it, this bond relationship was one-sidedly disadvantageous to Lee Han.

Since Lee Han wouldn’t cause trouble, Jowurin practically had no burden!

‘Could it be that the Principal tried to dissuade His Majesty’s visit for this reason?’

If he had predicted even this, the Skeleton Principal was truly a sage. Lee Han shuddered with reverence for his absent master.

Hiiing…

As Lee Han contemplated alone instead of saying ‘Haha, I trust His Majesty too,’ Jowurin gradually approached the verge of tears.

He had trusted him!

“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I was worried that if I attack the professors later, Your Majesty might also be punished.”

So you weren’t worried about Jowurin committing crimes?

“What are you saying? How could someone like Your Majesty commit crimes? It’s so absurd that I can’t understand it.”

…Lee Han! Feel free to attack the professors as much as you want! Jowurin is prepared!

Jowurin grinned and nodded his head. Then, suddenly feeling something strange, he asked.

Wait. But didn’t Lee Han just interrogate me about firing my breath twice?

“That was just confirming what happened, Your Majesty. I don’t lie.”

Hehe.

“…”

“…”

The knights watching were slightly flustered.

Huh?

This doesn’t look like being chosen by a dragon, but rather deceiving the dragon…

‘No, no. Dragons aren’t a species that can be fooled. He must be joking.’

“You fellows.”

“Hmm? What’s wrong?”

“Am I the only one who finds it a bit strange that the boy said he might attack the professors later?”

“…”

The knights reflected on themselves.

To miss such an obviously important point due to surprise!

* * *

After finishing consoling Jowurin, Lee Han explained to the knights.

“That was a joke. An Einroguard-style joke. You could call it an expression of resolve to surpass one’s master.”

“Indeed!”

Impressed by the wonderful joke shown by the young mage of Wardanaz Family, the knights burned with passion to try making jokes themselves.

“May I try telling a joke too?”

“I’ll listen attentively.”

“Do you know the difference between riding a dragon to defeat monsters from hell, and facing the combined attack of the knights here?”

“Uh… well. Both seem difficult.”

“One is the test you’ll take, and the other is what you did today!”

The knights burst into laughter, impressed by their friend’s wonderful joke.

However, Lee Han’s face turned pale.

“…Is my midterm exam facing the combined attack of everyone here??”

“Hmm? No. Ah. You didn’t understand this joke. This joke is funny because, the moment I said ‘the test you’ll take,’ you must have thought the test was ‘riding a dragon to defeat monsters from hell’! But actually the test was the much simpler task of facing our combined attack. Isn’t that funny?”

“It’s not funny at all.”

“Hmm? I’ll explain again. This joke is funny because…”

Unable to watch any longer, Professor Ingoldel stopped his friends.

“Wardanaz. You don’t need to worry. The test is sufficient with defeating the monster.”

“Professor!”

Lee Han was moved.

“The combined attack of these friends here was just an opinion that came up when thinking about the test, so you don’t need to be surprised.”

“…Professor!”

Lee Han was shocked.

That was actually a real opinion that came up!

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