Surviving As A Mage In A Magic Academy [EN]: Chapter 210

Blackness spread from the skeletal Headmaster like ink dropped into clear water, swallowing the world around them. Inside this spreading darkness, everything changed. Trees twisted into thorny shapes, the air grew cold, and even the birds in the sky became shadowy things with hollow eyes. It was as if they had stepped into a different world entirely, a place where the sun and moon followed their own strange rules.

*A Unique World.*

In the Empire, most magic was grouped into circles. Think of it like levels. Circle magic, as it was called, was numbered by how many steps a wizard needed to cast the spell. Because it was easy to learn and use, circle magic was popular everywhere in the vast Empire.

One good thing about circle magic was that a spell made by one wizard could be used by another.

Magic is like bending the rules of the world using a wizard’s strong will.

Everyone has their own thoughts and feelings. But they can still use magic made by someone else.

This is because they all follow the same basic rules.

But there was also magic that didn’t follow these rules.

Unique World magic is different. It lets a wizard use their own imagination to make a whole new world.

Lee Han felt a chill, not of cold, but of awe and a little fear. This magic was unlike anything he had ever seen.

‘Incredible…!’

Of course, the Headmaster’s goal was to cause trouble, but his magic was so strong that Lee Han almost forgot about it.

Flap!

A bird flew into the world and instantly turned into an undead creature. It didn’t even notice and kept flying.

The plants on the mountains below also turned into strange, twisted shapes.

The Headmaster smiled as everything gave up its painful life and found peace in death.

Wait, why are you still the same?

“Excuse me?”

The Headmaster was surprised to see Lee Han in the carriage.

Everything in this world had become undead, but Lee Han was just staring at him with a blank look.

“Didn’t you forget about me, Headmaster?”

How nice of you to let me experience being undead!

“…”

Lee Han, who was almost thankful, became serious.

‘He really has a lot of magic power.’

The Headmaster quickly understood why. Changing the world takes a lot of magic, and that can cause unexpected things to happen.

Like this boy from the Wardanaz family. The world was changing, but he just sat there, looking confused. It was ridiculous.

“It’s not my fault I have a lot of magic…”

“Quiet. The Illusion mages are coming.”

The Headmaster pointed ahead.

The doors of the tall tower opened, and wizards rushed out, looking confused.

Wizards in the Empire who were famous, skilled, and friendly often made groups to spend time together.

Magic is a huge subject, and it’s hard for even geniuses to understand it all. So, it’s good to have friends you can trust.

The Club of Illusion mages, led by Ogonin, was a group of different wizards. Ogonin was the leader.

It had everyone from new Illusion mages to experts, and even talented mages who wrote papers for the Imperial Academy.

They all respected Ogonin!

Ogonin had created many Illusion spells and helped Illusion mages in the Empire since he was young.

Every young Illusion mage respected him.

When Ogonin said this, the Illusion mages were shocked.

“-I tried to steal Gonadaltes’ treasure but failed… I’m sorry, everyone. I’ve made you look bad too.”

“-No! Gonadaltes was wrong to provoke you.”

“-Buying something at an auction is buying it. How dare he insult you like that!”

“-It’s not Ogonin’s fault!”

“-That’s not important now. He might try to get back at us, so everyone should stay away from this tower.”

“-You’re worrying too much. Gonadaltes is mischievous, but he’s also an honorable Archmage, the Emperor’s Magic Officer, and the Headmaster of the Einrogard Magic Academy. He wouldn’t do something so petty.”

“-That’s right. He knows he started it, so he’ll just forget about it.”

“-…You don’t know Gonadaltes very well.”

The Illusion mages didn’t understand.

There was no way a great mage like Gonadaltes would get revenge for something so small.

That would be too…petty, wouldn’t it?

Gwahahaha!

“…”

“…”

But those thoughts disappeared when they saw the skull floating in the air, laughing loudly.

The Illusion mages, who had suddenly turned into undead, were confused by the strange feeling in their bodies and protested.

“-Headmaster Gonadaltes! What’s going on?!”

“-Why here?”

“I’m just teaching you wizards a little lesson with my magic.”

‘How shameless.’

Lee Han ducked down in the carriage. He didn’t want the Illusion mages to know he was the Headmaster’s student.

The Headmaster spoke confidently.

“What do you think? Isn’t it beautiful?”

“-Ah… It is beautiful, but…”

“-Release the magic!”

The Illusion mages protested, their skulls clattering together.

Of course, this Unique World magic was beautiful, but it was different when it happened to them.

How could they enjoy it when they had become undead?

“Tell Ogonin to come out here. He ruins festivals and steals relics! Come out now!”

The Headmaster was good at giving people embarrassing names.

Soon, Ogonin hurried out of the tower.

“-What is this… Headmaster Gonadaltes. I was the one who did wrong, why are you hurting other wizards?!”

“Then why did you ruin my festival and hurt my students for something I did wrong?”

‘Actually, he was saving the students.’

If Ogonin hadn’t set the fire, the students would have been running from the fireworks.

But Ogonin was too innocent to say that.

“-I, I’m sorry. I apologize.”

“Hmph. Does an apology fix the ruined festival and heal the students’ hurt feelings? Take this.”

The Headmaster threw the book he had brought.

It was rude to give a beginner’s book as a gift, but Ogonin was too flustered to notice and just accepted it.

“-Thank you for the gift.”

“…”

The Headmaster seemed a little disappointed by the reaction.

“Hey. Come out.”

“…”

“You’re not pretending not to hear me, are you?”

“-There’s no way I would do that.”

Lee Han slowly opened the carriage door, looking like he was doing the most unpleasant thing in the world.

The Illusion mages all looked at Lee Han.

“-You are…”

Ogonin recognized Lee Han.

Wasn’t he the first-year student who had made Ogonin feel hopeless last time?

“I brought my young and inexperienced student here. I want him to compete with your students.”

“-No… Headmaster.”

Lee Han became serious.

He thought the Headmaster would sneak in, set fire to the tower, and steal treasures, but this was different.

This wasn’t just a small thing, but a big problem!

And it was too dangerous.

How could Lee Han beat those experienced Illusion mages?

“-I’m not confident,”

“Is that so? I am.”

“…”

The Headmaster was sure that Lee Han was the natural enemy of all Illusion mages.

Illusion magic is divided into magic cast directly on the person and magic cast on the surroundings.

The first type is more advanced and powerful.

As wizards get better, they use illusions and tricks more, making direct casting important.

But what if all those tricks were stopped by a wizard they were meeting for the first time?

Even if that wizard was a first-year student?

“I’m already so happy.”

The Headmaster grinned.

The innocent Illusion mages stepped forward, unaware of his evil plan.

“-Very well! We’re not arrogant enough to call ourselves Ogonin’s students, but we’re not going to let a challenger go easily. We’ll compete.”

“-No… wait…”

Ogonin tried to stop them.

He knew Lee Han’s special ability from their last meeting.

“-It’s alright! Lord Ogonin! Please trust us.”

“-We may not be as skilled as you, but we won’t lose.”

‘Ogonin may not be that skilled, but he’s a good leader.’

Lee Han thought.

The Illusion mages would have grabbed him if they had heard that.

“That’s right! Ogonin! You trust us, right?”

Ogonin wanted to punch the Headmaster.

If only he couldn’t talk…

“-…I understand. Everyone, come inside.”

Ogonin looked sad as he opened the tower door and went inside.

Among the Illusion mages, Clvik was the first to step forward. Clvik was a young man with fiery red hair and eyes that sparked with determination.

He didn’t like to admit it, but everyone thought he was the most energetic of Ogonin’s students.

So, Clvik was angry at the Headmaster’s rude suggestion.

No matter how much they were being ignored!

“-Did you hear? He’s a first-year student! This is too much!”

“-I agree.”

“-Maybe that’s what he wants?”

“-What do you mean?”

“-If he’s a first-year student, he’s going to lose. So, he’s probably trying to make fun of us for trying so hard against a first-year student.”

The Illusion mages didn’t know about Lee Han’s ability, so they thought the Headmaster was trying to trick them.

Otherwise, why would the Archmage suggest it?

“-Don’t worry. It would be embarrassing to try too hard against a first-year student. I’ll beat him easily and come back.”

“-I trust you!”

Clvik stepped forward.

Lee Han was on one side of the wide hall. The Illusion mages were on the other side.

The Headmaster and Ogonin were in the middle.

“The rules are simple. The tower’s wizards can only use Illusion magic, and my student can use all other magic to win.”

It was a rule that helped Lee Han, but the Illusion mages didn’t complain.

Since he was a first-year student, it wasn’t enough to tie their hands and feet and blindfold them.

Clvik suddenly felt sorry for Lee Han.

The first-year student was standing alone in enemy territory, looking scared.

‘I respected Headmaster Gonadaltes, but I didn’t know he could be so cruel! He’s being too hard on a young talent!’

“Start!”

At that moment, Clvik saw it.

The boy in front of him was moving incredibly fast!