I Don’T Have Any Magic Power But I’M Having A Blast At The Academy 86
86
The defense mechanism of Eternity is impenetrable at the disciple level.
If a defense mechanism made to regard mines as enemies were to be breached by a disciple, that would be a problem in itself.
‘Isn’t that right?’
Sukaak!
Regardless of level, Cheon Woojin’s gift, ‘Geomseong,’ which cuts through all anomalies, thrust its sword into the defense mechanism.
The monitor table caught by the sword was sliced in half.
It was a trembling sight, but fortunately, only the sword entered sneakily; Cheon Woojin couldn’t enter the defense mechanism. My victory is secure.
And so, ‘5 minutes’ passed.
[Class dismissed. Victory goes to Team Mine.]
The mechanical voice declared the victory of Team Mine.
The method might have been somewhat flexible, but nitpicking such trivial matters would hinder progress. What matters is not the process but the outcome.
To begin with, throwing only Nikolai as the protagonist, instructing him to stop the main character and his party? That is the height of absurdity.
In a passing story fabricated for the protagonist to win, one cannot simply become a sacrificial lamb.
Cheon Woojin, holding the sword, scratched the back of his neck.
“hahahaha, took a hit. Truly, it’s Haesol.”
Cheon Woojin, even in defeat, looked quite pleased.
“Next time, I should strive to penetrate the defense mechanism.”
In response to his protagonist-like statement, our class’s healer, Kim Hayoon, looked completely dumbfounded, while Oh Jinhyuk and Kindel sent respectful glances.
Only Eungaeye showed a normal reaction. She, who had been staring at Cheon Woojin like a bizarre creature, spoke up.
“Effort is effort, but this is cheating.”
“No, Gaeye.”
Cheon Woojin shook his head.
“What’s not?”
Yeah, what’s not? I should know a bit. Curious, I looked at Cheon Woojin, who turned to me meaningfully.
“Haesol, I was really surprised. I never expected you to think like this.”
“···Huh?”
What kind of thought is that?
As I stayed silent pretending to know, Cheon Woojin nodded his head in understanding and explained.
“The professor said not to distinguish means and methods. And Haesol is part of Team Mine. Haesol thoroughly understood the essence of the class and acted according to ‘Mine’s way of thinking.’ That’s why he touched the security mechanism. If it were a mine, he must have tampered with the security mechanism using his own magic.”
“What, what?”
As a surprised Eungaeye opened her mouth, Cheon Woojin turned to me with a sly smile.
“I’m right, Haesol, aren’t I?”
“······Uh, yes.”
Was it really like that?
I, who came to realize my true intentions that I didn’t even know, looked at Cheon Woojin with newfound respect.
“Is this guy really a genius?”
How could he come up with such an absurd idea...
As I managed to clear my mind from the confusion caused by his seemingly plausible words, I glanced back at Eungaye.
“You heard that?”
“W-what, what...”
Seeing Eungaye still flustered, I clicked my tongue.
“I get that you’re upset for losing, but you should have anticipated how the mine would move. Did you think this was just a simple class of attack and defense?”
Honestly, I too thought it was just a simple class of attack and defense. I never imagined it was such a profound lesson that required such deep thinking.
Seeing Eungaye hesitating with a puzzled expression, Cheon Woojin patted his shoulder and sighed.
“It’s a shame, but that’s how it is, Goye.”
Then, out of nowhere, the barrier in the training room was lifted, and Cheon Woojin extended his hand to me.
“Hyesol, we lost.”
“Yeah.”
The sunset fading over the training grounds, 4th floor.
As I rose from my seat and shook hands with Cheon Woojin, a heartwarming conclusion unfolded.
The novices watched us with smiles. And then, the professors and agents rushed in.
“Where, where are they!”
“The mine is right here!”
Agents with serious expressions scanning the 4th floor.
“Ahh! Ahh!”
As Han Seul, who was standing next to me, fired a magic bullet, the pile of mud flew away in an instant.
In the process, Amelia’s face turned pale, she screamed, her face covered in mud flipping out, but... wasn’t it the right thing to do? The method was somewhat cool.
“Are you okay?”
“Ouch!”
Amelia, who had hit her hip, lifted her head at Han Seyeon’s comfort, then, upon seeing her face, sniffled and wiped away her tears.
Wondering why, she turned to Han Seyeon, only to find her smiling as usual.
Was it because of the magic bullet? Indifferently passing it off, I picked up the gram’s dagger that had been carelessly placed on the third floor and untangled the bugs that were stuck to it.
Amelia, who happened to witness the process, widened her eyes in surprise.
“Ouch, see? It was you who did it, ouch, right?”
“It was Deoric.”
Speaking of the mud wall, it was Deoric, not me, who did it. I was just helping since we are on the same team. Should I have left it to collapse on the third floor?
Suddenly, as I rummaged through the school uniform pocket, nothing was found.
“Oh, did I eat it?”
Scratching my head at the absence of the melon bread, the assistants came up. Soon after, the announcement echoed.
─Class is over. Class 1, gather in front of the training hall!
***
Hajinwoo watched everything happening at the training hall through his smartphone.
The fourth-floor monitor room was synced with his smartphone.
Because of this, he couldn’t hide his bewilderment.
No, he always said not to discriminate against means and methods, but who in their right mind would tamper with the security system during class?
As a result, even the professors nearby were thrown into chaos, so Hajinwoo couldn’t help but feel a headache.
That’s why, as soon as the students gathered in front of the training hall, he immediately asked Ihaesol for an explanation.
“Ihaesol, tell me. Why did you tamper with the security system?”
“I thought from the perspective of the mine.”
“Oh, from the perspective of the mine?”
“Yes.”
At the ingenious turn of thought, Hajinwoo’s eyes flashed.
“If it’s the mine, I figured out how they would protect the mana stone.”
“Well, but the security system...”
“I judged that the professor wouldn’t have designed the class with simple concepts like attack and defense teams.”
“Indeed.”
Hajinwoo’s eyes shook for a moment.
He had never included such profound meanings in his lessons.
But he couldn’t deny it here. If he did, it would mean admitting that he had designed the class with simple ideas. In the end, Hajinwoo looked around and shouted.
“Did you all hear? Ihaesol is right. Those who always think about how the mines will move are the true top-notch individuals.”
Looking at Ihaesol, who seemed uncomfortable with the flattery, Hajinwoo was inwardly surprised.
“What an extraordinary person.”
Although unintended, Hajinwoo highly evaluated Ihaesol’s ability to find meaning even in such a simple class.
Having a mindset that thinks from the perspective of the mine was one of the essential abilities required in the Grand Master War. Hajinwoo reflected on himself for forgetting that.
And he admired Ihaesol’s boldness in even tampering with the security system for the sake of the lesson.
Nicholai looked on in astonishment.
“Ihaesol, was that, was that what you did?”
“Um.”
“You should have told me earlier. Impressive.”
Praises showered even from the students.
“As expected of Haesol.”
“I never even thought about it.”
“Amazing...”
“······.”
This must be right, right?
“Applause.”
Clap clap clap clap clap!
Thunderous applause erupted.
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And for the first time in a long while, I felt a twinge of conscience.