Surviving As A Mage In A Magic Academy [EN]: Chapter 1103

Iactus typed quickly, “Exactly! You, the one with the crazy name!” He reacted right away.

He wanted to argue with the Dragon Inspector before. Now, someone in the group agreed with him.

He often thought his made-up name was silly. But sometimes, being a little crazy helped.

Without being a bit crazy, who would be brave enough to fight a dragon?

Beaver-Penguin-Fox: What????

Right after that, Irendil sent a private message.

Irendil knew who this junior student was. So, to Irendil, what he said was silly.

Someone who had a dragon partner was asking about dragon weaknesses…

Was this a secret plan that would be famous in the Empire’s history?

Beaver-Penguin-Fox: Why, why are you asking about weaknesses? What are you going to do? Can’t we solve this peacefully through conversation?

Gonadaltes: I think there’s a misunderstanding. I’m not asking because I’m trying to defeat a dragon.

Lee Han quickly explained.

“If my senior gets scared and tells the inspector, I will be in big trouble.”

So, Your Highness Jaurin is currently trapped…

Beaver-Penguin-Fox: ……

Irendil listened to the explanation and became quiet. He thought, ‘Are dragon partners usually like this?’

‘Strange. Dragon partners are usually more… beautiful and important-looking…’

Flying high above the land on a dragon, learning secret dragon knowledge – wasn’t that what a dragon partner should be?

But this person seemed less like a dragon partner and more like… ‘A babysitter… No! That’s a rude thought!’

Irendil shook his head hard.

Wizards should not judge people just by how they look. It’s wrong.

Even if he looked a bit like a babysitter, that was only how he looked. There must be something amazing hidden inside.

…Maybe!

Gonadaltes: Ah. Just a moment. I’ve received another message from Her Highness.

Beaver-Penguin-Fox: O-Okay…

Lee Han paused the conversation and focused on Jaurin.

Gonadaltes: Your Highness, could you please write ‘Jaurin’ in front?

Jaurin: I shall! But why did Lee Han write ‘Gonadaltes’ in front?

Gonadaltes: …I just respect the Headmaster a little. Haha.

Jaurin: Even after suffering so much because of Gonadaltes?!

Jaurin was even more impressed by her partner’s kindness.

‘How can he be so kind?’ she thought.

Gonadaltes: More importantly, Your Highness, how did you contact me? Did you find the special object?

Special objects connected to the Watchers Club were hidden all over Einroguard (and sometimes even outside).

If Jaurin had found one, then contacting him like this would make sense.

But…

‘Shouldn’t she come into the Watchers Club then? Instead of contacting me personally like this?’

Jaurin: I do not know… I just… I was frustrated and scribbled to ask Lee Han for help, and it connected…

“!!!!”

Lee Han was greatly surprised by Jaurin’s answer, as she seemed to be watching him, wondering if she had done something wrong.

Pure magic, created just by her will, without any rules or training!

‘No… Calling dragon magic ‘pure magic’ is wrong. It’s like a magic word with great power.’

Jaurin was still young and not fully grown up. So, she didn’t use her magic much, even though she was strong and had dragon powers.

But just by wanting to, she contacted Lee Han’s special object and made a magic connection!

This was amazing and scary. Lee Han felt excited and a little afraid.

‘If she keeps doing this, what trouble will she cause?… Oops.’ Lee Han told himself to stop worrying.

As her partner, he should trust Jaurin and not worry about what kind of trouble she might cause.

He remembered Jaurin had attacked him before, put handcuffs on his wrist, and tried to lock him up. But…

Gonadaltes: You did well, Your Highness. But you said you were frustrated. What happened?

Jaurin: It’sjustthatreallyisn’tittoomuchIthink

Jaurin had been watching him closely. When Lee Han said kind words, she started writing very fast.

Lee Han was almost overwhelmed by the resentment he felt in the letters.

-Uman!

-Yes, Sister!

-I am going to meet my partner!

-…Yes? Already?

Uman always respected his sister, but he was slightly taken aback by her declaration to meet the partner so soon, less than a week after the start of the new semester.

-If you don’t mind me asking, can I know why?

-Huh?

Jaurin was flustered.

-Because he’s my partner…? I thought I could meet my partner, unlike other students…

-I would have also told you it should be ‘only if it doesn’t stop you from studying’… You’re not going to meet him for no reason, right?

Uman asked with a look that genuinely believed his respected sister would never say such nonsense.

Jaurin hesitated and eventually shouted:

-…In fact, Jaurin was testing Uman! His abilities as an inspector!

-Ah! I, Uman, have been defeated! Did I pass the test?

-…Yes…

-I’m so happy! I will always remember your trust in me and do my mission with all my heart!

-……

Unlike the excited Uman, Jaurin became very sullen.

Looking at her clueless brother, Jaurin said quietly:

-I do not think you need to be so obsessed with your mission…

-No, Sister. This is important work. Like using a compass to make a crooked tree straight, I want to make the wizards of Einroguard good and honest.

-…Gonadaltes is not that bad of a wizard.

-Yes?

-Ah, it is nothing…

Uman, oblivious to Jaurin’s reaction, continued enthusiastically.

-In fact, His Majesty also encouraged this.

-……

This time, Jaurin grumbled inwardly.

‘If you were going to let me go, why did you send Uman to torment me?’

‘It’s really too much!’

-How did he encourage you?

-He said, if you are going to say that much, stop bothering this old dragon and go try it out.

-…Oh, that does not sound like encouragement…

Jaurin paused.

No matter how she looked at it, it did not seem like encouragement.

-Also, he told me about your partner.

-Really?

-Yes. He said that Gonadaltes and several other wizards are assigning too much work, so do not forget to pay as much attention as possible. I am cautious because it may be embarrassing self-praise, but I think Uman has already achieved some results in this area. Looking at the partner’s schedule, his free time has increased significantly compared to last semester!

-……

Jaurin’s small fingertips trembled with anger.

So, because the Headmaster, teachers, and students were lazy and bad, even Jaurin was suffering?

This was too unfair. Jaurin was slowly beginning to open her eyes to the ways of the world.

Even if she wanted to do nothing, as long as there were bad people, things would get worse…

Gonadaltes: Your Highness. Your Highness. Just a moment.

Jaurin: Why?

Gonadaltes: Please calm down for a moment.

Lee Han quickly calmed Jaurin down.

He knew he couldn’t let Jaurin become the next Emperor just because she couldn’t walk around school freely.

If he left her alone, there was a 100% chance that Jaurin would later cry and ask why he did not stop her.

He remembered the Emperor was always sad about his own life whenever he saw the Skeleton Headmaster. Something about the Headmaster reminded him of bad choices.

‘Maybe the Skeleton Headmaster can handle it because he has no feelings, but I can’t.’

Gonadaltes: Anyway, I understand the reason. You were going to meet him, but you were rejected because you had no reason.

Jaurin: That is correct…

Gonadaltes: Then why are you trapped?

He knew Uman was a dragon who really respected Jaurin.

So why would Uman lock Jaurin up?

Jaurin: Actually, I am not trapped… Well… I can walk around outside, but if I cannot go to the school’s main building to meet Lee Han, I think it is the same as being trapped…

“……”

Lee Han tilted his head back at Jaurin’s hesitant confession.

No…!

‘I do not think she was this good at lying when we first met. Is it because of me?’

Suddenly, a fantasy flashed through his mind: ‘Does the defendant Wodanaz plead guilty to the charge of corrupting the dragon?’

Lee Han shook his head.

‘No. Of course, I may be partly responsible, but Einroguard was a bigger factor. It is because of Einroguard.’

Jaurin: …Are you angry??

Gonadaltes: I am not angry. But you have to tell me exactly. That way, I can come up with a proper plan.

If Jaurin was not trapped somewhere, meeting her would be easier.

He just needed to sneak past the magic guards and meet her.

But how could he get past the dragon guards who seemed crazy…?

‘Is there a way?’

Lee Han was lost in thought.

Even the older students in the Watchers Club couldn’t find a good plan. So Lee Han didn’t think he could either.

Jaurin: Actually, that is why I asked Gonadaltes for help.

Gonadaltes: Me? Ah. The Headmaster.

Jaurin: ……

Gonadaltes: I am just kidding. Haha.

Jaurin said, looking a little worried, ‘I think it would be better if Lee Han used his real name…’

She knew old stories about people who made mistakes because they got too attached to their fake names.

Gonadaltes: I am fine. So, what is your request?

Jaurin explained what had happened again.

In fact, if Uman was preventing her from meeting Lee Han, Jaurin did not have many places to ask for help.

-Gonadaltes! Uman is bothering me!!!

-What a coincidence. He is bothering me too.

-Should you be in charge of Einroguard again? Aren’t you angry as the boss?

-No, Your Highness! I’m surprised by you lately. Even doing crazy things? What is Wodanaz teaching you…?

-Why Lee Han?

-Ah. It is nothing. Anyway, it is impossible right now. His Majesty will not change his mind so easily once he has made a decision. We will have to wait until his misrule accumulates.

-Then help Lee Han meet me!

-Hmm… Uman is watching closely right now… I’ll ask Professor Pasellet to learn a magic spell from Wodanaz to find a way.

-No! Jaurin will tell him directly!

-Yes? How?

-I felt like I was connected when I concentrated last time. If I do it one more time…

-…That is truly amazing. I do not know if Uman should be here next semester.

-……

-I am just kidding. Just kidding. Calm down.