Chapter 108 Magic Theory (2)

Chapter 108 Magic Theory (2)

Huh? Me?

Elias glanced at Luna in surprise. He didn't expect to be suddenly called out for a demonstration.

But seeing her enthusiastic expression, he immediately understood why so. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

So petty?

"Well? Won't you demonstrate to us how to bring forth magic, first year?"

Luna wore a smug smirk. She crossed her arms, waiting for him to stand up and utter a complain.

'Hmph. No hard feelings first year, this is simply the rule of the game... who told you to question me like that?'

However, to her surprise, Elias smiled in amusement before standing up without any complaints whatsoever.

"What do you want for me to do again, Luna?"

L-luna?! Luna froze as her face flushed before immediately recomposing herself. The nerve of this student! No honorifics whatsoever!

"Well... uh..."

Feeling that her plan wasn't working, Luna sharply glared at Elias before she gritted her teeth and continued.

"Demonstrate to us how would you use magic."

"Alright."

Elias agreed without complaint. He took a step forward and walked to the front of the stadium.

Under the gaze of everyone, he nonchalant put his hand forward.

Woosh!

Then, from his hand, a blazing orange flame materialized. It induced a streak of hisses to the air, showing its potent capabilities.

But there was nothing surprising about it. It was just a basic "materialization" of fire which everyone can do.

But after it materialized, it suddenly turned small and seemingly about to dissapear stunning all of the students.

It was like a terrifying "snake" turning into a harmless "worm".

'W-what? How horrible! But anyways! I won, hahaha! What kind of mana sense is that, dear first year don't blame me...'

Luna smirked, overjoyed. She was about open her mouth and criticize his magic in front of everyone, but...

"Oka—"

At that moment, Elias smiled teasingly and slightly twisted his hand.

The blazing fire twisted and suddenly grew into a large snake. Then, it converged and magically shaped into a beautiful three-dimensional orb that rotated slowly.

Every student watching was stunned.

Even Luna was stunned, her smile freezing in place. She originally picked Elias to criticize his magic and embarrass him on the stage.

But...

What he demonstrated was nothing short of precise and efficient.

Other students might not understand it quite well, but Luna especially understood the required level of control and efficient of mana to bring forth magic with such level of freedom.

It was easy to materialized a fire out of thin air, but to control that fire while in the air and shape it accord to your liking?

That required high level of concentration and mana sense.

However, Elias wasn't done yet. He snapped his fingers, and the flaming orb suddenly separated into three orbs, each rotating on their own.

It was not just one, but three orbs.

That meant his mana sense was unnaturally high.

Then, with one more snap of his fingers, the flaming orbs disintegrated into nothing, beautifully vanishing amidst the air.

Woosh!

Elias nodded teasingly at Luna who was wearing a surprised and vacant look.

"How about it? Is the demonstration good enough for you, Ms. Edelfelt?"

Luna recovered from her surprise and stared at Elias. She saw his wide teasing smirk and immediately realized that she had been played in her own game.

...

Deep breaths, Luna. Deep breaths. He isn't worth it... he isn't worth— Ah! To hell with this first year!

Clenching her teeth, Luna restrained her bitterness and sorrow as she forced a smile on her face.

"...That's enough. You performed well, Mr. Elias. You can go back to your seat now."

"I see."

Elias nodded and smiled amusedly. He shrugged and stared at her blue eyes before he walked away.

"I'm happy it was enough for your standards. By the way, I have a name, Ms. Edelfelt. It's Elias Corleone, call me Elias or Corleone, I don't mind. But I hate nicknames."

Luna couldn't help but he surprised. She looked at Elias at a lost and was speechless for a moment.

'What a weird first year... and annoying too!'

***

After Elias stepped out of the stage, the class resumed as Luna started to broaden the brilliance of magic from the background.

Sitting at the front, Hajin called out with a noncommittal wave.

"Yo! You're back, so how was our beautiful teacher's face upclose, huh?"

Elias looked at him unamusedly. He took a seat at the middle and shook his head, replying with no hint of emotion.

"You should try to flirt with women less, then maybe the speed of your sword won't be as dull."

"Ouch."

Hajin lamented with a sigh.

"You just had to go there, didn't you? I'll catch up with you soon, so you don't have to worry about it."

"I hope so."

Elias calmly nodded. He reclined his back against the chair, crossing his legs in a comfortable manner.

"Or else, you will have no chance of defeating me at all. That would be disappointing after your declaration, wouldn't you say so?"

Hajin fell silent, also reclining his back against the chair. After a while, he murmured under his breath, "Maybe."

Elias didn't reply and looked at the stadium, taking Luna's glowing figure to his eyes as he paid attention to her words.

Under Luna's enthusiastic teaching, the time passed rapidly as the class neared its end.

Elias nodded appreciatively while looking at Luna.

Although Luna wasn't that great of a teacher, she had passion. Her words were filled with her excitement and passion for the subject.

For some perhaps that wasn't important, but for a lot of students it was quite refreshing and reinvigorating.

Many teachers in Arcane Academy were old veteran rankers that had stern and strict dispositions.

They seldom to express their emotions and passion, thus appearing intimidating and emotionless to the students.

But with Luna's outward pervasive passion and enthusiasm, the students in the hall were captivated by her and listened carefully.

Except Elias and Ragna, for obvious reasons.

Elias wasn't really interested in listening. He did pay attention to the class lesson, but he didn't put all his focuse into it.

As for Ragna...

It was hard to know what he was thinking, but his expression was scrunched up into a terrifying and ugly frown.

'Yeah, he definitely doesn't understand anything.'

Elias took a glance at Ragna and shook his head. Then again, it was not like he recruited Ragna for his brains. noVe(1b/In

"...Magic has always been seen as a miracle for us humans, not just because of its magical capabilities, but also because it protects us and guides us through this cruel world of demons and monsters."

"To reiterate what the Dean stated in his famous speech, 'Magic is the light of civilization. It is both a tool for progress and power.'"

Luna ended her words, a brilliant and gentle smile blooming on her face as she looked at every student.

"Thank you for your participation today, I am eternally grateful. Class is dismissed."