Chapter 74

Chapter 74

What should be done to deter a student who was opening their eyes to a new attribute of magic and was intending to follow that path?

It would be enough to inform them that they could die the moment they step onto that path.

Professor Bolady swung the bead like a madman. It wasnt a joke; a serious murderous intent could be felt.

Moreover

The weight of the bead has increased!

Yi-Han realized that Professor Bolady had increased the weight from the sensation he felt when the beads collided.

He sensed the meaning of to avoid fixating on futile rotations, but rather compressing the water bead even more.

But even if that was simply said aloud by words, Yi-Han would have understood.

Inside the classroom where there were only two of them, sparks flew. In the atmosphere that was tenser than before, only the sound of bursts could be heard.

In silence, they locked eyes, manipulating the magical sphere, all while keeping their gaze fixed solely on each others pupils.

Should I kill the professor?

A thought that was not exactly the first of its kind popped into Yi-Hans head.

Of course, the idea of killing was a joke, and it was more like causing some minor injuries by hitting him a couple of times.

It was not a thought made purely out of his emotions.

Right now, Professor Bolady was seriously radiating murderous intent as he launched the beads.

However, while Yi-Hans magical control had noticeably improved in a short span, he was not at a level where he could go head-to-head with the veteran Professor Bolady and win a one-on-one combat.

In this situation, what did Yi-Han need to do to survive?

Even if he wasnt going to kill the professor, he at least needed to disrupt the professors concentration enough so that he could not properly focus.

Will I be able to do it?

Yi-Han focused all his attention. While maintaining the compressed and swirling water bead before him, a new incantation flowed from his lips.

Spring forth!

With the incantation, new water began to take form and appear in the air.

While such simultaneous magic was almost forbidden for inexperienced freshmen in magic, it held little significance for Yi-Han.

He had already confirmed through personal experience several times that a little mana wastage was not a problem.

Moreover, at the moment, Professor Bolady before his eyes posed a greater threat to his life than the mana wastage.

!

Brilliance traversed in the emotionless pupils of Professor Bolady.

Is he planning to increase the number of beads?

Though it was a thought a cornered freshman might entertain, it wasnt a good one.

Increasing the number of beads would only make control more difficult; Professor Bolady could easily penetrate any gap in between.

While taking action instead of staying still was good, the direction was wro

Shield, unfold!

With a strong desire, Yi-Han shouted. In an instant, a massive mass of water transformed into the shape of a sturdy shield, enveloping him.

Upon seeing it, the corners of Professor Boladys mouth twitched ever so slightly.

was a second-circle spell that summoned water and solidified it into the shape of a shield.

The spell itself wasnt particularly difficult.

However, the boy from the Wardanaz Family in front of him had not directly learned separately.

He had come to understand the magic through his own thinking.

The method of conjuring water was through the first-circle spell .

And the method of manipulating and shaping that water was through the first-circle spell .

While some may not grasp a spell even when taught its incantation and gestures, progressing in magic through personal deduction was a very promising sign.

To become an exceptional wizard, one needed to not merely replicate the spells written in spellbooks, but also possess the skill to innovate and create on their own.

Its still a better option than increasing the number of beads, but even the Water Shield isnt an ideal choice.

Admiration is admiration, and Professor Bolady was ready to impart his teachings to the student before him.

The bead imbued with mana pushed towards the shield with fierce speed.

The shield made on the spot will be able to be pierced just like

Clang!!

!

Professor Boladys pupils dilated slightly.

The strength of the water shield was harder than the professor expected.

Only then did Professor Bolady realize the true nature of the water shield.

To think he allowed the shield

Sure. Ill adjust the difficulty, so just focus on the task at hand and dont get too anxious.

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If Yi-Han could handle the beads while using other magic, there was no need to hold him back from it.

It would be more beneficial to control the beads while using other magic at the same time.

Just as I gave up on rotation, will I focus better if I also gave up on shields and summoned monsters as well?

No, rotation directly affects the control of the water bead, but shields and summoned monsters dont. The sooner you adapt, the better.

Yi-Han felt grateful to Principal Skelly.

She didnt tell the story about him igniting flames on the mountain to roast the mud golem.

If she had included the story about the flames, he wouldnt have even imagined how dreadful the situation could have been.

***

Night.

As Professor Bungaegor saw the weary look on Yi-Hans face while he was tending to the garden behind the cabin, the professor grew concerned.

Of course, fatigue was something shared by all students in the academy, but the boy from the Wardanaz family was much firmer compared to the others.

But to be this exhausted

What have you been doing lately to be so exhausted?

Is that so? Im actually fine.

Yi-Han dug up potatoes and put them in a sack. Even though he tried to appear composed, the fingers holding the potatoes trembled greatly.

Tell me about your schedule for today.

Im really fine.

With a look that seemed to ask, Why are you like this? Yi-Han explained his schedule for today.

Yi-Han started by waking up early in the morning, heading to the stable to coax the stubborn horse into eating, then feeding it, giving it a bath, and brushing its coat. After that, he would go for a walk with the horse and return. Among the groceries, he selected items that needed to be consumed quickly and prepared breakfast using a relatively simple dish that could be easily portioned up.

After feeding the Blue Dragons Tower students generously, he would attend morning classes, return for lunch preparation, and then head for afternoon classes.

.

Whats the matter, Professor?

N-no. Go ahead. What classes are you taking? Now that I think about it, Im curious.

I attended Professor Boladys lecture on Repetitive Learning of Basic Magical Combat today.

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Bungaegors expression twitched noticeably.

Why did it have to be a lecture from a madman like Professor Bolady?

Anyway, I finished all the lectures roughly and came here to work on the garden like this.

Youre truly the one born to become the representative of Blue Dragons Tower.

?

Never mind. So after spending such a difficult day, dont you have any complaints about working in the garden?

At that moment, Yi-Han had doubts.

Usually when professors say, If you have any complaints, let us know, its important to be suspicious. There was a high chance that it could be a trap.

And even aside from that, the work in the garden itself wasnt really something to complain about.

Not really.

With a potato in one hand and a carrot in the other, Yi-Han spoke. The compensation he received from working in the garden was quite satisfactory.

Suddenly, a sense of unnecessary guilt welled up within Bungaegor as she looked at Yi-Han in that moment.

Is it acceptable for the Empires finest talents to be in such a situation??

Su Sure. Oh. I have a cow brought along behind me. If you want, you can take some milk from the cow whenever you need.

Professor!

With newfound respect that he had never shown before, Yi-Han gazed at Professor Bungaegor. Bewildered, Professor Bungaegor was about to say something but held back.

***

While Yi-Han worked in the garden, Professor Bungaegor seemed to be bored as she kept asking him questions.

Stories about spirits being scared and running away (even though there are tree spirits?), the fact that the crops in the garden grew better than expected thanks to the tree spirits, and even the suggestion of growing more things (take them away, dont give them to Uregor) were all discussed

After finishing the work and washing his hands in the flowing stream, while shaking off the water, a thought suddenly occurred to Yi-Han, so he asked.

Professor, by any chance, can someone obtain a flying vehicle at the academy?

Wh-Why are you asking about something like that?

Though there was an odd wavering in Professor Bungaegors voice, Yi-Han didnt realize it.