Surviving As A Mage In A Magic Academy [EN]: Chapter 80

Fortunately, Professor Milrei did not send Ethan away.

*WHOOSH!*

Two thick books appeared in the air. They were so thick they could be used as weapons.

The well-bound covers read: >Theoretical Foundations and Examples of Summoning Magic>.

“Both of you, sit down.”

Professor Milrei could make others nervous just by looking at them sternly. She didn’t need a sword or wand.

Gainando sat down, looking a little scared.

“Professor, where are the other students?”

“They already got their instructions, picked up their assignments, and left.”

“Oh… Assignments?”

Gainando looked up, worried.

The idea of assignments made things much harder. Gainando tried to argue quietly.

“Professor, dark magic doesn’t usually have assign…”

Professor Milrei stared at Gainando. He immediately shut his mouth.

‘Maybe her stare can turn people to stone,’ he thought.

There were so many strange professors that he couldn’t help but be suspicious.

“Both of you, open your books.”

They opened their books. Gainando looked dizzy from all the words packed together.

“Read, copy, and then solve the problems.”

Ethan looked at the book.

>Chapter 1. On the Summoning of Inanimate Objects>

-The summoning of inanimate objects is the most basic part of summoning magic. Even summoners who like other types of summoning need to learn it. The great summoner Voltzman made easy magic circles for everyone to use. Remembering these circles is now a key part of summoning magic. So, young summoner, be thankful and work hard! If you remember Voltzman’s basic magic circles and understand them, you will do great things in summoning magic…

(Magic Circle No. 1)

(Magic Circle No. 2)

(Magic Circle No. 3)

(Magic Circle No. 4)

…

…

-Young summoner, now you know some interesting things. It’s time to use that knowledge in a fun way. Try to answer this question:

The new summoner Cherseu was traveling in the cold North when he got lost. Someone stole his luggage with his warm clothes. The wind tore his clothes. What magic circle could Cherseu use to keep from freezing to death?

‘Shouldn’t he find the thief first?’ Ethan thought.

Even though the problem was a bit silly, the textbook was very good.

Ethan had seen so many hard textbooks that he knew this one was good.

Not all textbooks were so nice.

Some books help the reader and are easy to understand. Others seem to say, ‘I don’t want to teach you. I just want to waste your time.’

Most textbooks were like the second type.

…And most professors were like the second type of book.

But Professor Milrei’s book was excellent.

If you read it slowly, you could easily remember and understand the basic magic circles.

Ethan thought Professor Milrei was great just for this.

‘She’s actually a good person,’ he thought.

She had picked the best book for the students out of many magic books.

She was a true teacher, unlike other professors.

‘Thank you, Professor,’ he thought.

Professor Milrei was a little surprised by Ethan’s admiring look.

‘??’

Professor Milrei didn’t teach summoning magic right away for two reasons.

First, summoning magic could be dangerous if you didn’t know enough. Even summoning simple things could hurt you.

Second, she didn’t want the students to be reckless.

If she taught summoning magic to new students who were full of themselves, they might cause accidents.

Just study.

Study until the students were bored and tired.

That was Professor Milrei’s way.

If they couldn’t handle it and quit summoning magic, that was even better. Those students shouldn’t learn summoning magic.

‘But…?’

Professor Milrei was surprised to see Ethan copying the book and solving problems without complaining.

She thought he would be the most arrogant since he was the most talented student.

Other students would yawn, move around, look outside, and try to run away…

But Ethan didn’t move. He sat still like a statue, only the sound of his pen could be heard.

“Ethan.”

“What?”

“I need to go to the bathroom.”

“Trying to escape?”

“W-what?? What? No! No, I’m not!”

Gainando strongly denied it. Ethan, who had asked without thinking, was now sure.

‘He was trying to escape, that rascal,’ he thought.

When they first arrived, Ethan thought Gainando might switch from dark magic to summoning magic.

But now, he didn’t think he needed to worry about that.

“I miss Professor Mortoom…”

Gainando was muttering like a crazy person after coming back from the bathroom.

Gainando hoped that if he studied hard, they might let him do something else. But he was wrong.

Professor Milrei only made them study until the end of class.

Ethan nodded, happy.

‘There should be more classes like this,’ he thought.

After so many crazy lectures, this good, solid studying felt great.

Gainando whispered as he stood up.

“Hey, do you understand any of this??”

“It’s quite interesting, isn’t it? And fun.”

“…?????!!”

Gainando looked more shocked than when Ethan had beaten Rapardel.

He’s really gone crazy!

“That’s all for today. Read and study this much by next week.”

Professor Milrei put away the books and gave out thick stacks of paper. Gainando took them politely.

‘He won’t come,’ she thought.

‘He won’t come,’ Ethan thought.

Ethan and Professor Milrei both knew Gainando wouldn’t be back next week!

“I’ll see you next week.”

Ethan said politely.

It was good to be friendly with professors, especially the good ones.

They might help Ethan if he got sent to the punishment room later.

“I apologize for misjudging you, Mr. Ethan.”

“Yes?”

“Then, I’ll see you next week.”

Professor Milrei smiled slightly.

But Ethan didn’t know why, so he was confused.

‘What is it??’ he wondered.

Ethan was confused as the door to the Young Genius Hall closed.

What did she misjudge??

‘Did she talk to Professor Mortoom about my future? Did she say I should only focus on dark magic? Could it be the Skull Headmaster…?’

Ethan was worried until he fell asleep that night.

The students were getting thinner, but the Skull Headmaster seemed happier every day.

The Skull Headmaster came into the >Basic Magic Character Education> classroom and said cheerfully,

Is everyone having a happy week?

“……”

“……”

Some students might have answered politely at first, but now all the students from the four towers were silent.

The Skull Headmaster shook his skull. The students’ heads were forced to nod.

Except for Ethan.

“……”

Ethan looked around and quickly nodded. The Skull Headmaster looked surprised.

‘He’s copying me again…’ he thought.

The Skull Headmaster thought Ethan was like a lion trying to befriend sheep.

He should be proud and strong, but he was acting pathetic.

Now, it’s time to teach you young wizards about character. You remember the assignment from last week, right?

The students nodded.

How could they forget?

-Students from each tower must bring the flag from the freshman lounge of the tower I say. It’s a flag with a picture!

The Skull Headmaster’s assignment was to bring a flag from another tower.

It didn’t seem to have anything to do with character, but the Skull Headmaster was sure it did.

Well, let’s start with the Black Tortoise Tower. Did you get the Phoenix Tower flag?

“Yes, we…”

The Black Tortoise Tower students carefully took out the flag they had brought.

It was the flag they had traded with the Phoenix Tower students.

Oh, you brought it. Good job.

“……”

“……”

The Skull Headmaster looked bored. He already knew they had traded flags.

I’m sure the Phoenix Tower did the same, right?

“Yes.”

Okay. Now…

The Skull Headmaster floated to the front of the White Tiger Tower students, excited.

My honorable knight family students! You brought the Blue Dragon Tower flag, right?? Huh??

“……”

“……”

The Tiger Tower students were red with embarrassment.

Ethan didn’t usually care what others thought, but he felt uncomfortable.

‘The back of my head is burning,’ he thought.

The White Tiger Tower students were glaring at Ethan.

Why aren’t you taking it out?! Huh?! Why?! Could it be that you couldn’t get it?!

‘Stop it…’ Ethan thought.

Ethan hoped the Skull Headmaster would stop. But he didn’t.

The Skull Headmaster, who had been talking excitedly, changed the subject after having fun.

As I said before, this class is not about fighting. It’s about getting to know each other, becoming friends, and working together.

None of the students believed him.

I’m sorry you don’t understand my intentions. So, I’ll give you an easier assignment next time.

Ethan felt worried.

What else is he going to do?

If you go west from the main building, there’s a lake. Some of you may have seen it.

“……”

“…That was a lake?”

The students who had seen it while walking around looked embarrassed.

Because…

“I thought it was the sea.”

“Why is there a sea inside the school?!”

“I, I just thought this school might have a sea.”

…It was a very big lake.

Just like there were huge mountains, there was also a lake in this magic school.

There’s an island in that lake. I’ve hidden an outing pass there.

“!”

“!!!”

The students’ eyes lit up like hungry animals.

Everyone, work together and bring it to me.

“Yes, sir!”

The students answered more loudly than ever before.

Oh, and the Phoenix Tower students should work with the Black Tortoise Tower students, and the Blue Dragon Tower students should work with the White Tiger Tower students. You don’t have to listen, like last time, but…

The Skull Headmaster grinned.

I promise you’ll never pass.

The Blue Dragon Tower students and the White Tiger Tower students looked at each other and frowned.

Everyone was thinking the same thing.

‘With these jerks? That’s what they must be thinking.’