Surviving As A Mage In A Magic Academy [EN]: Chapter 1109

Professor Garcia whispered, “Oh, Student Lee Han, please don’t tell anyone Her Highness is a dragon.”

Being royalty was not very special in the Empire. But being a dragon was very special.

She was worried the Daylily Magic Tower wizards were a little crazy. She didn’t know how they would react to a dragon princess.

“Understood. Your Highness, please don’t tell anyone you’re a dragon, as you just heard.”

“I understand!” Jo-Woorin nodded.

Living as a human was hard. But she practiced a lot during the vacation. Now, it was not too difficult for her.

“Heh heh. I even have a fake name for times like this. Please call me ‘Gainando.’”

“…I think you can just go by Jo-Woorin.”

Lee Han felt embarrassed. There was no need to be like him in things like this.

“Did you come from Einroguard? This way, please!” A wizard ran over, shouting.

Lee Han was surprised and asked, “What’s going on? Am I late?” If there was something important, he didn’t want to be late! Of course, the Magic Tower was also responsible for preparing such a strange play!

“Quickly! Follow me!” The wizard shouted and ran. Lee Han and his group followed, confused.

“This way!”

“So, what’s the situation…” He tried to ask so he could prepare some magic, but the wizard just kept running. Lee Han looked unsure. ‘Is this perhaps a trap?’ Lee Han himself often used this trick at Einroguard. If you act very urgent and flustered, the other person gets confused.

Bang!

The wizard pushed open a large birch door into a hall. Inside, a wonderful meal was laid out.

Silver platters overflowed with shiny grapes, juicy pears, soft peaches, and bright red cherries. Huge roasted pigs and bulls, brown and crispy, were laid out whole. There were so many kinds of fish, fresh and pickled, some smelling salty and others sweet. Jars of colorful syrups and sauces gleamed in the light, next to bowls of fragrant spices and oils. Warm steam rose from golden-brown tarts, fresh from the oven, making everyone’s mouths water.

A wizard eating pasta with clams and pepper whispered to his friend, “No way our Magic Tower made this, right?”

“Shhh. I’m only telling you, but they hired a chef.”

Lee Han and his group were embarrassed. The wizard wiped his forehead and said proudly, “It’s a relief! You’re not late for dinner!”

“……”

“…Oh, well, that’s a relief,” Lee Han said.

Professor Garcia asked, “Really? All this rush just for dinner? We could have taken our time, Lee Han!”

“What are you saying, Professor! You mustn’t miss eating freshly made food! Our Daylily Magic Tower never forgets the small joys of everyday life.”

‘Even though they are wizards, they are not honest…’ Professor Garcia thought.

She didn’t know exactly how the Daylily Magic Tower wizards lived. But she knew excellent wizards never ate so much. They would just throw cheese, ham, and figs into a bowl and eat it quickly.

“Your Highness, please eat slowly.”

“Mmph mph mph mph?”

“Have you not been eating well recently?” Lee Han asked. Jo-Woorin, being a dragon, didn’t usually care so much about food.

“I’ve been eating Wooman’s meals…”

“…Please, eat a lot. Here. This tarte tatin looks delicious.” Lee Han felt sorry for Jo-Woorin. ‘Maybe… His Highness Wooman shouldn’t stay at the school for too long.’ Lee Han was fine, but he felt bad seeing Jo-Woorin so hungry.

Lee Han, who had even brought food for the professors (Professor Garcia slapped his hand and went to get her own), took a bite of the meat pie and looked around. The Daylily Magic Tower wizards were enjoying the feast, forgetting they had to act. In some ways, it was a good thing about this visit.

“So, what’s the plan after we’re all stuffed?” Lee Han asked the wizard who had guided him.

He knew they were welcoming him, but he was curious about the request.

“What’s next after this meal, you ask?”

“Yes.”

“It’s… music.”

“Musical magic?”

“No. Just music. Our Daylily Magic Tower often invites performers from the capital to enjoy concerts.”

‘That’s a really brazen lie,’ Lee Han thought. Who in the Empire would believe that?

“Lee Han! It would be better to go to the Daylily Magic Tower than Einroguard!” Jo-Woorin said, excited. The Skull Headmaster might be sad, but Jo-Woorin thought it was okay.

The Headmaster was a wise and powerful wizard. He would be fine alone!

“Oh, who is this wise and noble person?” The wizards looked at the golden-haired girl with admiration. How could she say exactly what they wanted to hear?

“Jo-Woorin… Her Highness.”

“Ah! A member of the Imperial Family! You can see your noble background in everything you do!”

“W-well, it’s not that much…” Jo-Woorin was embarrassed. She was often praised as a dragon, but rarely as a human.

Jo-Woorin, praised by the Daylily Magic Tower wizards, had completely changed her mind.

“Lee Han doesn’t need to return to Einroguard!”

“Your Highness. Have you forgotten what we just talked about?” Lee Han was surprised. How could she think that after seeing this silly play?

But Jo-Woorin was serious. “Of course, I know this is a play. But it means the Daylily Magic Tower wants Lee Han a lot, so it’s better than Einroguard!”

“…!” Lee Han was startled. He didn’t expect Jo-Woorin to be so logical. And he couldn’t argue with her.

“What are you talking about? Why does everyone look like they want to make Her Highness Jo-Woorin the new Emperor?” Professor Garcia, who had brought a roasted pig, was confused. Why were the wizards worshipping Jo-Woorin so much?

“Actually, Her Highness was recommending the Magic Tower.”

“What?! Why!?” Professor Garcia was even more surprised than Lee Han. After Lee Han explained, Professor Garcia was speechless.

“T-that’s wrong. Your Highness.”

“What’s wrong with it?”

“Well… that’s…” Professor Garcia was shocked because she thought Lee Han wouldn’t be persuaded so easily, even as a dragon contractor. ‘Could it be…?! Ah, no. Even if Student Lee Han is a dragon contractor, he won’t be persuaded, right?’

Professor Garcia looked at Professor Volardy for help. ‘Professor! Help me!’ Of course, Professor Volardy didn’t notice. She was drinking green tea and studying a magic book for her next class.

‘Agh!’ Professor Garcia decided to bring another professor next time. Then, she spoke.

“How can you trust the Daylily Magic Tower wizards! Wizards are all liars anyway!”

“Gasp…! I, I didn’t know that!”

“……” The Daylily Magic Tower wizards stared at Professor Garcia. She had rejected their offer before, and they wondered if it was possible, but… ‘She was loyal to Duke Godaltes!’ ‘Was the professor’s kind attitude just a mask!’

While Professor Garcia’s reputation was falling, the knights were talking in another area.

They were the Aspen Knights, who wandered the Empire looking for danger instead of staying in one place. Even though knights and wizards didn’t get along, these knights were an exception. The Daylily Magic Tower welcomed them, but told them to wait.

“It seems like something is going on in the Magic Tower.”

“I know. I’ve visited a few times, but it’s never been this noisy…” The knights were worried. A noisy Magic Tower was not a good sign. It meant something big was happening. If they knew the Magic Tower was putting on a play to recruit one student, even the Aspen Knights would be disgusted.

“Sir Bamandam. How is the artifact?”

“It’s quiet. Maybe it’s lost its power.” The old knight, Bamandam, touched the large chest he was holding. It was locked with many chains. But they could still feel strong energy from inside. This was not just any normal object. This artifact, from the western mine, had caused problems even before it was opened: mine collapses, landslides, water contamination. Luckily, the miners contacted the Knights. If they hadn’t, it could have been a disaster.

“By the way, it’s taking a while. It seems like the Magic Tower is having a hard time.”

“Hmm… I’m worried. I’ll ask if we can help.”

-Hey.

” ?” Lee Han looked around. He was at the meditation retreat by the lake. Did someone talk to him?

-…The staff! It’s the staff! You idiot!

“Ah.” Lee Han looked at the staff. The nasty staff only talked to him when it needed something.

“Wait a minute. Why are you being rude?”

-…This is not the time! There’s a dangerous guy nearby!

Saratan said this proudly. He thought this news would make the rude wizard respect him.

“A dangerous guy?” Lee Han glanced sideways. Was he talking about Professor Volardy?

-…Not that wizard! You crazy fool! A spirit! A spirit!!

“You little rascal. Are you going to be rude? Do you want to meet my teacher?”

-Ah, no. I’m sorry. Wizard… It’s just… urgent…

Saratan shrank back. And then he wondered. Huh? ‘Why am I being so humble? I have the important information!’