All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 191

◈ Chapter 191

96. Technological Advancement – 1

Even in this era, a power similar to warp, capable of transcending space, existed.

That was the Gate, which utilized the ley lines [naturally occurring lines of magical energy].

A technology that allowed rapid movement by using the paths of magical power contained within the earth.

With a Gate in place, one could travel quickly to any location, but it had its drawbacks.

First, the materials and reagents required to activate a Gate were quite extensive.

Additionally, the number of people who could use it at once was limited, making it difficult for large groups to pass through.

Furthermore, the installation of Gates was impossible in areas without special ley lines, among other restrictions.

However, it was still much better than traveling solely by land, which was fraught with monsters and bandits and took a great deal of time.

Thus, wealthy royals, nobles, or explorers would often use Gates for travel, even if it meant combining it with overland routes.

But a Gate that didn’t use ley lines?

This was a revolution that even the Magic Kingdom hadn’t been able to achieve.

“R-really? That’s actually possible?”

Ian’s explanation left the mages staring blankly at him.

“Really?”

“Would I deceive you with something like this? I’ll prepare a detailed report with samples later and send it to the Magic Tower.”

“No, Ian. Your reports are beyond our comprehension…….”

Ian had submitted a detailed report even during the Titan incident.

It was still stored in the Magic Tower, and outstanding individuals from each school were studying it for interpretation and application.

“It’s hard to put into immediate use, so…… the theories involved must be considerable, right?”

“That’s an understatement.”

It required not only coordinate calculation but also energy calculation for the warp.

An understanding of space was necessary, as well as various other knowledge.

“U-uh…….”

“We’ll have to study hard. By the way, when do you think the report and samples will be ready?”

Karjide asked with interest, and Ian calculated the date.

“Before the end of the vacation.”

Those present were surprised once again.

A technology that even the Magic Kingdom hadn’t dared to attempt was going to be completed in less than a month.

Ian spoke to the bewildered group in an indifferent tone.

“It’s not particularly difficult once you know the method. Well, then, I’ll select the personnel needed for this project, so please provide the Magic Tower and the Alchemist Guild’s personnel lists.”

“A-alright!”

“We’ll prepare them right away!”

“And if possible, I’d like some of the dwarves to stay behind as well.”

Ian looked at Scrandar, the representative of the dwarves, who tilted his head in confusion.

“Why?”

“I need to take some of the equipment from there. It shouldn’t be difficult with the dwarves’ delicate touch.”

“You’re going to touch that beautiful work of art?! Listen, Ian. Is it really necessary to touch that?”

Scrandar pleaded, but Ian smiled.

“It is necessary.”

In the end, they decided to proceed as Ian intended.

After all, everyone knew how much of an advantage it would be to create a Gate that didn’t use ley lines.

“Wow. It’s so amazing, I’m speechless.”

Rowena entered the room as Ian returned to the lab and rummaged through the materials.

As a mage herself, she knew how great a feat Ian was attempting.

“If that actually works, your name will be etched in the history of the Magic Tower.”

“Isn’t my name already written down for obtaining the Magic Kingdom’s legacy?”

“That’s more of an explorer’s achievement than a magical one. Well, it might be different if you establish a school in the Magic Tower.”

Ian chuckled.

Achieving accomplishments as a scholar was another way to leave a mark as a hero.

He nodded and gathered the monster materials.

“So? Did you come to tell me that?”

“No.”

“Then the report on the demons?”

“Not that either. The business report from last semester.”

She had been working on this, unable to go home and staying at the academy.

Ian quickly skimmed through the report she handed him and grinned.

“You’re doing good business?”

“I have to do this much to aim for the position of the Salt Marquis’s heir.”

“Ah. And more funds will be coming in through the Salt Marquis and Fredician Count’s trade routes. Keep that in mind too.”

Ian explained what he had done this time to her, who was wondering what he was talking about, by saying that pearls, corals, and other monsters could be caught in the sea, and Rowena was impressed.

“You’re really amazing. Ugh. How do I handle that?”

“Do your best.”

“I feel like I’ve become your personal accountant instead of the Student Council President.”

Ian shrugged at Rowena’s grumbling.

“You have to do that much. Aren’t you more comfortable because I’m here?”

What he said wasn’t wrong.

When you become the Student Council President, you get interference from all over the place.

Not just the students.

There are many noble families, merchants, and organizations aiming for vested interests.

But Rowena didn’t have any of that.

It was thanks to Ian.

He recognized her as the Student Council President and moved to develop the academy.

So others couldn’t dare to interfere.

If they messed around trying to get some vested interests and got on Ian’s bad side, they could go bankrupt that day.

“That’s not wrong.”

“Then work hard.”

“Tch.”

Rowena clicked her tongue briefly, shrugged, and left.

Shortly after she left, Nuage entered, opening the door.

“Hey, Ian.”

“Perfect timing.”

Ian picked up a brush and stroked Nuage’s fur.

After collecting Nuage’s fur, he brushed Myane as well and collected that fur separately.

“What are you going to use that for every time you take it?”

“It’s used as a catalyst. But why?”

“A guest has come to visit outside.”

There shouldn’t be any guests looking for him right now.

Puzzled, Ian got up and went outside, and Myane, who was on the table, jumped up.

Myane, who sat on Nuage’s back in an instant, cried, and Nuage followed him.

As he walked outside, one person was standing in front of the ship Ian had brought.

It was the leader of the Sword Flower Troop.

“What’s this again?”

“I got it from the Salt Marquis territory. But what’s going on? Ah. Did you get any information related to Rubellin? If not…….”

“It’s not that. I went to Light City a while ago and received a request to deliver this to you.”

The leader handed over a large box next to him.

Inside the box was a spear.

“It’s called the Spear of the Sun. Sister Semiramis told me to give it to you.”

“Ah. I see.”

“To make the leader of the Sword Flower Troop do errands like this.”

“But you’re doing a good job.”

“I had to ask for treatment for our kids.”

“Is there any information about Rubellin?”

The leader shook his head.

“There’s nothing special yet. There’s something strange, but. I need to investigate that further.”

Then, he lightly adjusted his mask and turned around.

“And the old man of the forest has gone senile and is suddenly looking for demons. Thanks to that, we’re also investigating matters related to demons in the Forest of the Unclaimed, so something will come out soon.”

“I see.”

“And what I said before. In Red City. Can you do it now?”

No wonder he had been fidgeting since earlier.

Before, in Red City, the leader had been interested in the Asura Destruction Fist that Ian had used.

And he had asked him to use it on him once.

“I’ve realized something. Can you do it now?”

“Let’s do it.”

Since he couldn’t use it here, he headed to the academy’s training ground.

In the desolate training ground, where there were no people because it was vacation, the leader drew his sword.

“I’m going right away.”

“I’ll go right away too.”

Ian slammed down his raised hand.

At that moment, the floor burst out in a circle, and a huge energy began to explode.

The leader glared at it and swung his sword.

Instantly, his aura turned red and erased a part of the explosion.

Only the place where he was standing was intact, and the surroundings were completely devastated.

Ian looked at the leader, who shook his head.

“Not good enough yet.”

“Are you imitating the Sword of the World that I use?”

Ian smiled.

Like the Sword of the World that can cut everything.

The leader was also practicing swordsmanship that could cut everything.

“At your current level, you can’t even erase one explosion properly. It’s not easy.”

“You’re not going to ask me to teach you.”

“Are you going to teach me?”

“If you give me a price, what can’t I teach you?”

The leader showed interest in those words.

“Really? Then…….”

“If you learn that, live your life without wearing a mask or holding a sword for the rest of your life.”

“……I’ll just figure it out on my own. No, what does it matter to you what I want? You should just ask for money or artifacts.”

“When you gain something big, you have to give up something big.”

If it were other skills, he would teach them with a smile because of the affection he had for them.

But the Sword of the World is almost like teaching how to access the truth.

There’s no way he could just give such a great power.

The leader lightly agreed to Ian’s words and quickly left.

As he walked away, Ian also turned around and headed to the lab.

* * *

Even after the leader came and went, there were quite a few guests looking for him.

Whether it was the Magic Tower or the alchemists.

Ian rejected all of their other research collaboration requests and focused only on personal research and construction.

As time passed and the vacation was about to end.

Ian tapped the bracelet on the table and said.

“Myane. Give me a screwdriver.”

“Myaa~.”

Myane, who was playing next to him, rolling a round sphere with his front paws, brought a screwdriver in his mouth.

Ian received it, finished the fine adjustment, and tried wearing the bracelet on his wrist.

-Weeing……!!

After a while, a light flashed and a low vibration sound was heard.

The terminal that can warp has been completed.

Ian lightly pressed it.

At that moment, his body was enveloped in light.

“It’s done.”

Myane was startled when Ian, who had been at the desk in the lab, appeared at the coordinate fixer [device used to lock onto a specific location] in the corner of the room.

Hurrying over and hugging him, Myane cried softly.

“It’s okay.”

“Myaa~ Myaa~.”

His presence had disappeared for a moment.

Myane, who was quite surprised by that, clung to him and rubbed his body as if whining.

“Well, then. It’s presentation time.”

He took the report and went outside.

In the garden outside, dwarves, alchemists, and mages were sitting with haggard faces.

“Uh…… Student Ian.”

“It’s all done.”

Ian placed the coordinate fixer in the garden.

And he activated the bracelet in the corner.