Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 725

Lavatenon Magic University.

Aris Ritchellen’s laboratory.

In the lab, which had now become half Lenox’s own room, Lenox was watching the news coming through a secret line.

Chzz, chzzzz…!!

Without a single anchor to deliver the news, strange glyphs flowed regularly on the noisy screen.

A strange cipher completely different from the continental common language that Lenox knew and used.

This screen, which looked like an unknown ghost story, was one of the few secret lines that shared information that had been made public in the central front.

An antenna made of a special catalyst produced only in the center.

By matching the irregularly changing frequencies through it and connecting to the line, one could get a glimpse of the information from the central front.

Although the really important news happening inside the veil could not be heard, one could still hear the aftermath when the big shots moved, albeit belatedly.

Chzzzz…!!

[The void of the first gate.]

[The retirement or assassination of the Blaber Magic Tower Lord.]

[Large-scale movement of the Order’s Apostles.]

[The ‘Strategic Weapon’ ceremony of the Ability Awakening Corps is one month away.]

[The Headro Warlord’s activities resume.]

“…”

Although the information near the central front was being scattered indiscriminately, not all of it was true.

Lenox, who knew the whole story, knew that the information being conveyed was strongly mixed with speculation and personal opinions, but it would be difficult for those who had not set foot on the front line to distinguish it.

In the first place, this line was not something Lenox connected to and obtained.

It was just a line that Dean Siollus Garteanon personally possessed, which Lenox had taken and was using without permission.

It was one of the small gains Lenox had made since he was allowed to freely enter and exit the dean’s office after publishing his second paper.

[Boo~]

A furball spirit wriggled and crawled over Lenox’s head as he stared blankly at the noisy screen.

The furball, looking down at Lenox upside down from his head, covered its eyes with both hands and shook its head.

[Booboo~ Booo~]

“…”

Dabi, with his claws sharpened inside his arms, retorted curtly.

[Master’s eyes won’t get bad just from watching TV.]

[Boo~]

[That’s presbyopia.]

What was he trying to say? It meant not to look at the screen for too long.

No, there was something else that was more interesting.

“…You could understand what I was saying?”

[Of course, I can do basic communication.]

Dabi replied, tapping his tail.

[I’m an old spirit, so I’m quite independent in terms of self-formation and memory.]

“I see…”

[Of course, not as much as that!]

Dabi, spreading his tail wide and shouting proudly.

Lenox stroked the spirit, who had recently become more self-assertive, and picked up the remote control.

To maintain the line, the frequency had to be changed regularly.

Just as he was about to operate the remote control to see if there was any information left or any news about the Tower Lord.

A knock on the lab door was heard.

“Professor?”

Lenox, who quickly turned off the screen, replied.

“You can come in.”

Squeak!!

The one who opened the door and came in was a female student with impressive blue hair.

It was a face that Lenox knew well.

Priscilla, the younger sister of Mila, a mercenary he knew as a classmate.

A student with outstanding talent in water magic, but on the other hand, she wanted to work in the mercenary industry like her sister.

Priscilla, who carefully closed the door and entered the lab, looked surprised to see Lenox holding the remote control and asked.

“Did I perhaps interrupt you?”

“…No. It’s not something I have to do right away.”

Lenox said, pointing to the one-person sofa opposite him.

“Coffee will be fine?”

“Ah, thank you…”

Priscilla, holding a mug with both hands, sipped and looked at Lenox.

Lenox nodded as he looked at her.

“If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Is it about lectures or papers?”

“Ah, of course, there’s that too, but…”

Priscilla smiled shyly.

“It’s my first time seeing you watch TV, Professor. I was wondering what kind of program you were watching.”

“…There’s nothing difficult about that.”

If he switched the external input, a normal channel would appear on the screen again.

He didn’t know what channel it was now because he had connected to the line and received information as soon as he arrived at the lab, but it wasn’t something to be bothered about.

As long as Dabi, who could freely manipulate electronic devices, was there, he would immediately switch the channel to a place that wouldn’t be suspected.

Just as Lenox was about to answer and turn on the screen nonchalantly.

A cheerful voice and loud music burst out.

[A super luxurious cruise trip only for spirits. Apply now!!]

A commercial was playing with dozens of spirits dancing cutely on a huge ship.

[Does your lifelong companion seem down lately? Or does it seem like they’re not eating their snacks well?]

A man who looked like a celebrity on the ship winked.

[A special discount on the spirit cruise package prepared for you!! 5 million cells for 14 days. It’s an unbelievable price!!]

“…”

“…”

Priscilla, with her eyes wide open, and Lenox, who was holding the remote control, froze like a stone.

Dabi proudly puffed out his chest, and the furball spirit rolled around on the floor as if it was excited to see the screen.

[Boo! Boo! Boo!]

Priscilla, who was glancing at Lenox, cleared her throat.

“Ahem, if you were planning a trip, I’m interrupting…”

“…No, it’s okay.”

Lenox, who turned off the screen again with the remote control, smiled as he grabbed Dabi’s tail with his other hand.

Priscilla nodded as if she understood.

“As expected, Professor, you are very interested in the welfare and rest of spirits.”

“If your curiosity is satisfied, shall we get to the point?”

“Ah, yes.”

Priscilla nodded, but couldn’t help but ask.

“Is it only possible to become a spirit mage if you are as considerate of spirits as the professor?”

“Pardon?”

“To be with a great spirit like Dabi, you must have innate talent or put in a lot of effort…”

Lenox, looking at Priscilla who had become somewhat dejected, rested his chin on his hand and tilted his gaze.

It seemed that the reaction itself was related to the purpose of Priscilla’s visit to the lab.

“Priscilla. Do you want to become a spirit mage?”

“Ah, no. Rather than wanting to become one… I’m just realizing how amazing it is to handle spirits.”

Priscilla smiled bitterly.

“I’m looking for a place to work, and almost every company’s preference is for spirit mages. They seem to be hiring regardless of the spirit’s lineage.”

“…”

“They also treat spirit mages much better than ordinary mages in the field.”

“Spirits often have combat abilities separate from the mage.”

Lenox replied.

“Apart from the mage’s combat ability, they can be helpful in operations, and in many cases, they can also perform tasks that mages have to do.”

In high-level battles, such things become rare as each other’s specialties are thoroughly divided.

It was natural that such versatility was preferred in the field where Priscilla wanted to work.

“Haa… I really want to work in the field if possible, but it’s not as easy as it sounds.”

“Didn’t you receive several offers from the city government’s research institute?”

It had been quite a while since Lenox had been working as an assistant professor at Lavatenon.

Priscilla, who was a freshman when they first met, was now at a point where she had to decide on her career path.

He had heard that Priscilla’s water-type aptitude and grades were excellent, and that several research institutes were keeping an eye on her.

Since the water system is relatively helpful for precise work, she could also receive good treatment.

However, Priscilla did not seem to have any intention of working in a research institute in the first place.

“You still want to go to the field.”

“Because my sister is there. My mind hasn’t changed.”

Priscilla said.

“It’s thanks to my sister that I was able to become a mage. Now I want to help her.”

“I see…”

Of course, Lenox had no intention of meddling in Mila and Priscilla’s family relationship, so he just agreed appropriately.

In the first place, there was no way Lenox could help her decision.

If she had aimed for a research institute, he might have been able to give advice or help in Evan’s identity,

But the position of an assistant professor at this university was strictly distanced from such shady areas.

If Priscilla had come to ask for help from Kyunroe instead of Evan, he might have been able to provide meaningful help.

Rather, if Aris had been in this position instead of Lenox, wouldn’t she have been able to find a suitable solution?

While Lenox was lost in thought, Priscilla began to glance at Lenox.

“So, about that…”

She looked like she was preparing to say something difficult.

Lenox nodded.

“Is there anything I can help you with?”

He had known Priscilla for quite a long time at the university, and he had a close relationship with her sister, Mila, through various identities.

It would be difficult to put in a request or directly place her in the field, but he could make a show of adding Evan’s name value.

While Lenox was thinking that and waiting for her to speak, Priscilla said as if she had made up her mind.

“Actually, I… I’ve decided where to go.”

“Where is it?”

“You probably know this too, Professor, but I heard that a new magic tower will be built in Balkan soon.”

“…Pardon?”

While Lenox was momentarily unable to understand the words and asked back, Priscilla explained.

“It’s a magic tower that is scheduled to be established in the outer district, and it’s practically the first one in Balkan. All my classmates are talking about it.”

“…”

“It’s a magic tower that is relatively close to the field and has been officially approved, so there are rumors that they will be accepting applicants soon.”

“That’s…”

“So, I’m going to apply there.”

“…”

Lenox couldn’t answer right away and closed his mouth.

He thought that rumors would spread since he had installed an engine in the tower and hadn’t hidden the construction site.

But he didn’t expect that even the students of Lavatenon were already talking about it.

Moreover, there were even rumors that they would be increasing manpower since a new tower had been built.

Of course, after the tower construction was completed, they would need manpower to assist Tatiana and Jenny… but he hadn’t even thought that far in the first place.

While Lenox was managing his expression, Priscilla said.

“I don’t know if you know, but the owner of the new tower is a mage named Kyunroe.”

“…Have you heard any rumors about him?”

“Yes. Rumor has it that he’s a very cruel and ruthless person…”

“…”

Priscilla’s complexion turned slightly pale as she said that, so Lenox quietly closed his mouth.

Priscilla said as if trying to cheer herself up.

“B-but it’s okay. I heard that he hasn’t been causing any big accidents lately, and that he’s too sick to care about anything.”

“Hmm…”

He had caused a series of accidents not too long ago, but he wasn’t that sick.

In the first place, the rumor itself was a strange rumor that Lenox didn’t like.

“…It’s not a good habit to judge everything by rumors.”

When Lenox cleared his throat and answered, Priscilla’s face brightened slightly.

“Right?”

“Well… when you actually meet him, he might be a kinder and more polite person than you think.”

[…]

[Booboo?]

Dabi’s dumbfounded gaze and the furball spirit crying while rolling around next to him.

Lenox neatly ignored such reactions and said.

“Of course, I think Priscilla will make a good judgment, but if he’s building a magic tower, he must be a person with excellent intellect and personality.”

“Ah, that’s part of the reason why I decided to apply to the tower.”

“What is it?”

“My sister was dead set against me joining any field-related organization. But when I said I was going to apply to the magic tower…”

Priscilla smiled.

“After thinking about it for a while, she said she would try to use her connections.”

“…”

“I wonder what kind of connections my sister has with the magic tower that she’s going to use her power. Isn’t she really full of hot air?”

“…That’s right.”

Lenox replied with a smile.

“I’m really curious what she was thinking when she said that.”