Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Wardanaz

I mean, were here to learn magic, right?

Asan was staring at him as if he was a traitor, so he instinctively tried to defend his actions.

Youre right.

And think about it. Do you think the principal would budge just because we lodge a complaint?

True.

Asan accepted this reasoning. Even from his perspective, the chances of them successfully changing the lichs mind seemed close to none.

We probably have a 95% chance of failure.

Where did the 5% chance of success come from

Now that Asan was convinced, Yi-han turned his attention to the piece of paper that had the instructions on how to use .

To activate a spell, the casters will was the most important, followed by chants and gestures.

The following chant may prove helpful in casting : Move, move, control

Move. Move. Hmm, I guess that would work.

Yi-han decided on a chant that suited him best before moving on to the gestures.

He lightly swung his staff in a clockwise direction a few times, but each time he did so, the flow of his mana changed a little.

Magic really is a difficult field to study

Yi-han once again came to realize how difficult it was to learn magic.

Even the simplest of spells required him to concentrate fully and practice.

First, he had to focus and wish for a spell to activate. Then, he had to pour more mana into the spell through chanting. Lastly, he had to direct the mana with his staff, making sure not to deviate from the course.

It was as if he was on a unicycle, spinning planes on both hands while trying to maintain his balance.

But Wardanaz, didnt Professor Kim tell us to not practice magic outside his class?

Were just following the principals orders. Hes higher up the food chain.

Right

Asan was once again convinced by Yi-hans logic.

Still, that didnt mean his mana capacity would suddenly increase. After around 4 tries, he faltered and slumped to the ground.

Ughsorry WardanazIm suddenly feeling dizzy

Dont mind me and just take a rest.

Yi-han was focused on casting .

Move. Move. Move. Move!

Psst!

He felt mana being shot out from the tip of his staff and going straight for the quill.

The quill quivered for a second after being hit by it.

Theres still some problem with my movement.

Yi-hans biggest weapon was his overwhelming quantity of mana. Others would have to take a break after casting a few spells, but he could continue practicing without breaking a sweat.

Tak-

Yi-han placed a mirror in front of him before trying again, hoping to see the changes in his movement with his own eyes.

Should I put less strength into it? Lets try it out. Hmm, I think its gotten a bit better. Next

Wardanaz, you alright?

Asan, who had been laying down, asked while grunting.

Yi-han nodded.

So this is what it means to be a WardanazUgh, I for one, am feeling so dizzy right now

Move!

For a split second, Yi-han felt his mind resonate with the quill as if he had grown a third hand and grabbed the quill with him.

The quill which had only been quivering until now slowly rose in the air.

Now, he had to concentrate on controlling it.

Slowlytheres no need to rush

Pong!

It was as if a firecracker had gone off. The quill shot forward like a dart and went out of the classroom through an open window.

W-what was that?

The quill just flew off?

A-amazingWardanaz, you just succeeded in casting the spell!

No, its too early to call it a success.

was a first-circle telekinesis spell, and it entailed delicate control of a small or light object.

Yi-han wasnt the most knowledgeable when it came to magic, but he was certain that the quill wasnt supposed to shoot out like that.

Wardanaz.

?

Yi-han turned around to look after being called out.

Princess Adenart, with her long silver hair and ice-cold expression, was standing in the hallway.

What can I do for you?

Adenart simply pointed at a piece of paper in her hand.

Right!

He realized what she was here for. During alchemy class, he had helped her out, and in exchange, he had asked her for information as she had a much larger intelligence network.

If I recall correctly, I asked her for a list of useful classes.

Other than the mandatory courses, students at Einroguard were allowed to choose what they wished to learn.

However, for freshmen, finding a class that fit their needs perfectly was like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Since they werent allowed to communicate with the second-years, they had to get by by exchanging information.

The princess silently handed him the piece of paper.

Thank youhmm?

Yi-han was happily reading through the list when he abruptly stopped.

Popular classes-

The fact that alchemy was there made it exceedingly suspicious. That wasnt what he had been thinking of when he had asked for a list of good classes.

He had asked for classes that gave good grades, not popular classes.

Um, Your Highness?

?

What does it mean here by popular classes?

??

There was a slight change in Adenarts expression as if she was feeling confused and troubled.

Yi-han thought it was necessary to explain a bit more.

Your Highness. What I asked for was a list of classes that give good grades, not classes that are popular. In fact, classes that are the least popular tend to give the best grades.

Yi-han wasnt so naive as to be swept away by what people deemed popular.

Popular classes = Classes with lots of talented students = Hard to get good grades

Not-so-popular classes = Less competition = Easy to get good grades

Of course, the princess wasnt of the same mind as him.

Adenart stared at him in disbelief. She couldnt come to terms with the fact that he was actually looking for easy classes.

Why would a Wardanaz behave this way? She wondered.

For some reason, she felt disappointed. The Wardanaz she saw during alchemy seemed to be the noblest of them all, and yet

She took out another piece of paper that contained the list of classes that she wished to avoid.

Unpopular Classes-

Woah.

Yi-han was amazed by the list. He could already tell how unpopular these classes were.

First and foremost, swordsmanship.

Not many people would think of learning how to swing a sword after entering a magic academy. Just focusing on magic was hard enough. Who in their right mind would waste their time on swordsmanship?

It was the same case with stamina training. Nobody would want to squander precious time which could be used to practice magic.

Mages were called frail for a reason.

wouldnt be popular in Einroguard either.

They were trying to learn magic to pursue the truth of this universe. It wasnt to get better at fighting.

If they wished to improve at combat, they would just join a knights guild or a swordsmans guild.

Every students motivation for attending Einroguard was different. However, becoming the strongest in combat was probably not on anyones list of goals.

Magic was about learning, not about fighting.

But who cares.

Yi-han wasnt the type to be shackled down by others beliefs.

Swordsmanship and stamina training were both things he was confident in. After all, he had been training those under Arlong long before he entered the academy.

As for repetitive training in magic combat, there was no harm in learning how to fight with magic. It would give him another means to survive in dangerous situations. And the cherry on top was the grades he would receive

Thank you, Your Highness.

Adenart nodded indifferently. There was a mix of disappointment and disdain on her face, but Yi-han was too focused on the list of classes to notice.

Then until next time, I bid you adieu!

Yi-han turned around and left swiftly.

The princess was about to say something, but decided not to in the end and left after letting out a small sigh.