Surviving As A Mage In A Magic Academy [EN]: Chapter 996

Of course, Ethan did not let the hamster go.

Trapped in the cage, the hamster could only hope Gonadaltez would be kind to his student.

I thought he controlled his anger, but he mastered the Lesser World.

The Skull Headmaster didn’t click his tongue. Instead, a dry, rattling sound like clattering bones filled the air, showing he was not happy.

He wasn’t unhappy that Ethan had mastered the Lesser World. That was something to praise.

What made him unhappy was that he was using the Lesser World he had mastered to act like a spy.

The crown he got wasn’t for that, and the crown he gave up wasn’t for that either. And you, little hamster, are you encouraging him from the side?

-?!

The hamster felt his heart sink.

Outside, the hamster was a criminal. He made fun of Gonadaltez. But now, facing the Grand Wizard who controls the world, he felt small and scared. He couldn’t speak.

-Wh-What are you talking about…

Ethan was going to hurt himself, and the Head Butler wouldn’t stop him. You are the only one who can tell Ethan to stop! Even if you mastered the Lesser World, you made the wizard endure the world’s tribulation with his body. I’ll see you when this is over.

The Skull Headmaster’s reasoning was sharp.

He clearly knew who was to blame in this short situation.

Even if Ethan mastered the Lesser World and drank the Wine of Wisdom, he still didn’t know much about magic.

Only the hamster could help him with that.

Ethan, unable to watch any longer, defended him.

“Don’t be too hard on the hamster. I asked him.”

Hmph. You must have been tricked by that magical criminal. Magical criminals are good at lying. Have you already forgotten what I told you?

The Skull Headmaster insisted.

Of course, the Headmaster knew his student wasn’t easily tricked by words from magical criminals.

However, when the situation is bad, the hated one looks even more hateful.

That was the hamster.

Batnaz, I see what you’re doing. You want to keep that doppelganger alive to get more magic from him. That’s just like you.

‘No.’

Ethan was shocked.

To become a Grand Wizard and try such a small trick?

-Re-Really?

The hamster asked with a shocked squeak.

If he was really doing all this for that reason, then this boy from the Wodanaz family was a magical monster, even more so than himself.

“Be quiet before I throw you away.”

Squeak…

The hamster quietly shut his mouth.

But you’re wrong. I usually let my student do what he wants, but that doppelganger is too dangerous. I’ll teach you magic, so get out of the way.

The Skull Headmaster said kindly.

Ethan ignored him and said to the crazy doppelganger behind him.

“You don’t believe that trick, do you? Who would go through this kind of trouble just to learn one more magic?”

“Get out of the way.”

“…Are you really going to act like a hamster?!”

The student was angry, but the crazy doppelganger said without caring.

“I didn’t listen to such nonsense anyway. The match is decided. The loser has the fate of the loser. Even if it’s sad, you shouldn’t fight it.”

“I already have enough headaches, do you have to do this, Master?”

Ethan gritted his teeth.

Instead of helping, he was making things worse.

However, the crazy doppelganger seemed to have already decided. The Skull Headmaster said as if he knew it would happen.

“Look, Batnaz. He understands what I mean.”

The Skull Headmaster wasn’t surprised that the opponent accepted either.

Because they understood each other’s way of thinking.

The doppelganger knew how dangerous he was, knew he had no chance of winning, and, most of all, knew it was sad to make his student a shield when he had already lost.

That’s why he was accepting being sealed forever like this.

However, the student was stubborn, as expected.

“Headmaster, just look at Einrogard. There are many demons around. Even Mr. Oriphylas is working hard. If you plan well, make a deal, and get ready, you can control the world’s fire.”

“For whom?”

“?”

Batnaz, you don’t know what it really means for the world to reject you. What you felt is only a small part of it. It’s a punishment that lasts forever. Do you really think that’s good for him?

……

Ethan couldn’t speak, because he hadn’t thought of something.

He certainly hadn’t thought about the pain of the crazy doppelganger himself.

However, there was something the Skull Headmaster hadn’t thought of either.

“Don’t worry about it.”

“!”

“It’s something I’ve already prepared for and promised to do. If you want a path to your wish without pain, that’s too much to ask. It’s not something a student should worry about.”

I’m going crazy, really.

The Skull Headmaster shook as he looked at his own doppelganger.

That stubbornness that doesn’t care about pain has been holding him back since he was young.

“However, that doesn’t mean what you just said is right. Controlling demons with deals and controlling the royal family’s fire are different. There’s no reason to risk using such great magic. Student, you are a magician before you are a student of the royal family. Be calm.”

I take back what I said. You are smart, as expected.

“Then why did Master act that way!”

“?”

?!

Ethan and the Skull Headmaster looked at the shout coming from below.

Head Butler Intarendals, who had come without anyone noticing, was shouting with an angry look.

“Head Butler, I didn’t allow disrespect just because the royal family lost.”

“Please let me give rude advice. Master is not setting a good example right now. Why are you teaching your student to be ruthless when you can’t do it yourself?”

The Skull Headmaster watched, thinking about whether to stop him or keep listening to this interesting story.

The doppelganger was just an entity that moved for a purpose. It was a thought, not a living thing.

But this doppelganger was acting differently than usual?

“When has the royal family ever acted like this?”

“I thought it was strange, but I was too loyal to see it. If Master was really only thinking about the wish, why did you give wisdom to the Einrogard magicians?”

…What? What did he do?

“…I just left a debt for my student.”

“That’s not a good way to do it! Who would plant a tree just to eat the fruit? What Master has done is exactly that. I can say more. Why did you punish that beaver beast magician?”

What???

“That’s…”

“Please admit it! Isn’t it because you care for your student, not because of the wish? But why do you say it’s wrong for your student to care for Master?”

“Well said!”

Ethan, who had his energy back, shouted with the Head Butler’s support.

“So what if it’s not the best way? You can’t do everything in the world the best way.”

“Are you still saying foolish things after being taught that way?”

“I’m not finished yet. If you knew everything, everything we do would look foolish. Do you remember Senior Caton?”

“Are you talking about that guy who played magician cards during lessons?”

“…That’s Gainan… Besides that, there’s that senior who used magic with a sword.”

Ethan was almost embarrassed that Gainando’s name came up.

His boldness to play magician cards during the lecture must have made an impression.

“Everyone else says that senior is acting not the best way. Honestly, I’ve thought that way too. But no one knows the future. Senior Caton might one day finish a magic that no other magician can copy!”

The crazy doppelganger, who would have stopped the student from talking because it didn’t make sense, listened quietly.

He was amazed by the student’s spirit for the first time.

Ethan felt his body getting weak. After what he had done today, it wouldn’t be strange if he was very tired, no matter how much magic power he had.

But he couldn’t stop here. Ethan gritted his teeth and kept trying to convince him.

“Master, I’m not sure I can do what you want. But I will try my hardest, until the very end. I’m not as smart as you, so I need help! But that’s okay! Senior Caton, Gainando, Professor Begreck, and even you, Headmaster, will help me. I need help because I’m not enough on my own. Please, Master, help me too.”

……

Honestly, I was moved. More than I thought I would be.

While the crazy doppelganger was quiet, the Skull Headmaster spoke.

Ethan asked, happy.

“Then instead of sealing it forever…”

No, Batnaz. Instead, I’m even more sure about it.

The Skull Headmaster’s eyes flashed with fire.

A thought that has started to change is more dangerous than a thought. Get out of the way!

Even though he was touched, the Skull Headmaster was already getting magic ready while Ethan was talking.

He was going to send the professor, who would be sure to get in the way, to another place right away, and use the power by connecting to the magic waiting below.

He was going to fold space, push Ethan away, and quickly throw the crazy doppelganger into nothing.

If he felt more emotions here, it was impossible to know how that thought would change. He had to end it now.

Ethan cursed, feeling betrayed.

Headmaster or whatever, how can someone be so heartless?

I see why I hate those officials.

Hmph. Batnaz, you’re not the first student to curse at me, and you won’t be the last.

The Skull Headmaster removed the telekinesis that Ethan had used, destroyed the water prison bullets, and sent back the lightning.

The Lesser World was over, and the Wine of Wisdom was slowly losing its power.

Pushing away the bat student wasn’t hard.

At that time, the aurora whirled brightly.

“…?!”

?!

The light coming down through the space after the magic could never be a normal thing.

The Skull Headmaster shouted, shocked.

Arna!

He knew it because it was the star he had made a deal with.

Mastering the Lesser World is one thing, but making a deal with Arna??

The light of the guest star helped the hero who had made a deal with it. All the magic around was swept away by the light and destroyed.

“Is this the power of Arna?!”

When Ethan asked, embarrassed, the Skull Headmaster got annoyed.

Why don’t you ask me later, you ungrateful batnaz!

‘How small-minded.’

Ethan muttered and turned around.

He still didn’t understand what kind of power it was, but he had to use the situation now.

“Master, let’s get out of here! …Master?”

Ethan was shocked.

The crazy doppelganger was fading away.

Was it because the Skull Headmaster’s evil magic had hit him before Arna’s light could stop it?

“No way…”

However, the crazy doppelganger shook his head.

“The royal family… no. I think this is enough for me.”

The old royal family said peacefully.

He didn’t look like a magician suffering from the curse of the world.

He looked like a magician who had given everything to his student and was sure his wish would come true someday.

Only then did the royal family feel that the painful chains that had held him were gone. What he thought was pride was actually a curse.

“I can now be sure that you, student, will someday… get your wish.”

The royal family felt the end was coming.

This wasn’t a reverse summoning where he had to be born again and suffer.

It wasn’t a seal where he had to wander forever either.

“…I’m counting on you to take care of the world.”

With words full of true trust, the royal family rose up. The Skull Headmaster’s eyes, shaking with shock, only showed how peaceful the royal family was.