Episode 10
EPISODE.05
Unlike first, second, and third year classes, which were mostly focused on theoretical aspects.
From the 4th year, which is called the senior year, quite a few classes were added with content that could be used in real life.
‘Recognition and Deconstruction of Magic Circles’, taught by Huckle Finn, was one of the subjects added.
“Okay, before we start the first class. “Does anyone know why it is important to recognize magic circles?”
In response to Professor Huckle Finn’s question, the student sitting right in front of the podium raised his hand.
It was a female student dressed simply, with her hair neatly braided back.
“This is because if you graduate from the academy and live in the wizarding society, you will come into contact with magic circles in various fields.”
“That is correct. student.”
Clap clap.
Professor Huckle Finn applauded lightly at the student’s answer.
“As the saying goes, the relationship between a wizard and a magic circle is inseparable. This is because some magic can only be manifested through a magic circle, and depending on the situation, there are cases where the magic must be realized through the circle rather than instantaneous manifestation.”
but.
Huckle Finn interrupted the conversation resolutely and continued his explanation in a cold, subdued voice.
“Not every situation you face will be beneficial to you.”
From small things you encounter in ruins or dungeons to big things like magic circles set up by enemies.
“And starting today, you will learn how to recognize, understand, and dismantle those magic circles through my class. “Let’s start with something simple first.”
Huckle Finn said so and took out a thick bundle of parchment that he had prepared in advance.
They were carefully prepared one by one and distributed to the students.
‘Did you magically evolve Light magic?’
Russell, who understood the shape and structure of the magic circle, easily recognized the identity of the magic.
“Some students may recognize it, but the magic circle contains light magic. It works when you infuse magical power into it… … .”
“-Wak!”
Before Huckle Finn could finish speaking, a fist-sized luminous object came out of the magic circle.
A bright light was sprinkled.
It was activated when one of the students injected magical energy into it as a test.
Of course, Light’s magic was almost non-lethal and did not cause any special damage.
The student who accidentally activated it also screamed in surprise, but soon scratched his head with an embarrassed expression.
said Huckle Finn, who gave a brief warning to this.
“The goal of today’s class is after activating the magic. The reverse process is to dismantle the magic. First, try using the magical knowledge you’ve learned so far, and then ask questions individually if there’s anything that doesn’t work.”
Professor Huckle Finn’s explanation ends there.
It’s a disaster.
Light magic began to appear here and there, and soon the entire classroom was filled with bright light.
‘Hmm.’
Among them, Russell took a look at the magic circle.
Ordinary 1st circle magic.
However, it was not about simply performing magic, but dismantling the magic circle.
Although small, there was a clear difference in difficulty.
furthermore.
‘It’s not an ordinary light magic circle, but the shape of the magic circle has been modified by twisting the formula here and there.’
If you approached it thinking it was just light magic, you might end up in a funny situation.
“Ugh, ugh!”
just as expected.
The size of the light floating in front of one student doubled in size.
The color of the light also changed from plain white to an ominous purple.
Huckle Finn, who was checking while walking among the students, stops in place.
“If you think simply and try to dismantle it, you may end up making the magical situation worse. This time, it’s a light magic and I installed a safety device, so it’s a disaster… … .”
He warned in a voice that was not light at all.
“… … “If it had been a killing spell, you would have just died.”
Even if I was lucky and survived, I might have become a half-baby.
The face of the student who made a mistake became thoughtful at Huckle Finn’s poignant yet realistic words.
Needless to say, the other students’ gazes at the magic circle also became more serious than before.
‘It won’t be that easy.’
Although it is said to be the first class, the magic circle was deliberately twisted into a double or triple twist to alert the students.
Moreover, in order to dismantle the elaborate and detailed magic circle, a high level of understanding of magical power was required.
‘There are probably less than five students who can do that right now.’
Even that would take more than 15 minutes.
‘It’s been about 10 minutes, so it won’t be long before someone succeeds in dismantling it.’
With that thought in mind, Professor Huckle Finn began to pay attention to some students.
Relatively excellent students with high circles were the center of attention.
It was then.
Hwaak-.
In an instant, the density of magical power decreased and one of the light magics floating in the air disappeared.
It hasn’t even been fifteen minutes yet.
‘whoever?’
Shocked, Professor Huckle Finn turned his head.
The place where the magic parchment where the light magic has completely disappeared lies.
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That was Russell’s seat.
* * *
‘Russell Raymond was the first to dismantle the light magic circle.’
What happened during Professor Huckle Finn’s class.
It didn’t take long for it to spread throughout the grade.
But that didn’t mean everyone in the grade believed the rumor.
“Russell? When you say Russell, you mean him, right?”
“He came in last place in the practical skills section, but he’s a thankful guy who laid the floor.”
“In less than fifteen minutes, he was the first in the entire class to dismantle light magic?”
“No way. “The rumor must be wrong.”
Maybe it’s a theory or written test.
Russell’s grades in the practical and circle sections were at the lowest level in his grade.
Few people believed the statement that Russell showed excellent performance in practical classes.
However, the number of people who witnessed the scene was too large to dismiss it as a rumor.
About a quarter (1/4) of 100 fourth-year academy students, one class, witnessed the scene.
When the rumors were confirmed to be true, the people who were talking bad about Russell began to change their opinions little by little.
“That Russell was really the first to dismantle the magic circle?”
“If you think about it, dismantling the magic circle wasn’t that difficult, right?”
“Maybe it’s because the level of the kids in that class is so low.”
Some of them boasted that they would show better results than Russell.
“joy. “If it took him a little over 10 minutes, I’ll make it in 9 minutes.”
“There is no way. Then I have 8 minutes.”
Of course, none of them had a record that surpassed Russell’s.
“What, Russell, wasn’t he a total failure in practical subjects?”
“Maybe I ate something special during winter break. Something like an elixir that increases magical power… … .”
“Where can something like that be found in a family that has already been ruined?”
“But you’re going to Raymond, right? You never know. “There may have been some hidden wealth.”
“If there was something like that, I would have eaten it right away.”
“is it? Then, during the supplementary class, I realized something… … .”
“Anyway, you’re just reviewing what you’ve already learned, so you’ll gain enlightenment from it?”
It is natural that various words related to Russell are exchanged among students.
Various stories that are all just speculation. But there was also a common opinion among them.
That opinion is… … .
Supplementary classes held during winter vacation.
The opinion was that Russell may have changed something starting from that supplementary class.
* * *
After the first class,
As the semester began in earnest, the evaluation of Russell also gradually changed to positive.
Among them, there were some professors who were not just surprised by the remarkable change, but also expressed admiration.
However, not everyone looked favorably on Russell’s changes.
People giving unfavorable looks were everywhere.
Whether it’s a student or a professor.
‘joy. ‘A boy from such a half-hearted, ruined family suddenly shows himself to be outstanding?’
A slim body like a skeleton and a pointed chin.
And glasses as sharp as his chin and purple hair tied up in a bun.
Among the professors at the academy, there is one who has a somewhat low level of magic skills called 4th Circle.
Isadora Musabel, known as the spinster Musabel among students, was one of these people.
For her, magic was a tool to get closer to power.
The position of professor at the academy was a means of contacting high-ranking nobles.
Was it because of that?
She often
No, he was blatantly using his position to accommodate the children of high-ranking noble families.
If it had simply stopped at that level, it wouldn’t have been such a big problem.
However, she despised the children of lower nobles and commoners, especially those without talent.
Of course, to her, they were like-.
‘Power, but also talent. They are bastards who have nothing… … .’
– It felt like that.
In Isadora’s eyes, the descendants of the Raymond family were all ruined and had no titles left.
Even Russell, who had never shown any particularly outstanding qualities, couldn’t have looked good.
‘It must have been some kind of trick. Otherwise, other professors’ assignments were too easy.’
If that’s the case, I have no choice but to step in and take the bubble out of him.
“Russell. Russell Raymond.”
After thinking that, Isadora called Russell’s name.
“yes. professor.”
“I’ve been hearing some good stories about Russell County lately. Perhaps the efforts made so far are finally paying off. congratulation.”
Why is that woman praising me?
Russell looked a little embarrassed at the sudden compliment for a moment, but then nodded.
“Thanks to the positive feedback from other professors… … .”
“But rumors are just rumors. “I tend not to believe anything except what I see for myself.”
Isadora cut Russell off.
“So, this time I’m going to try to find out the truth of the rumor myself.”
Her subject is ‘Rune words and engraving’.
It was a subject that taught various types of rune words and how to engrave them.
Square, square angle-.
A piece of chalk imbued with mana slides across the blackboard and draws a rune.
“Mr. Russell. Would you like to complete the basic structural formula for handling this rune?”
The look in your eyes that says, if you’re going to give it a try, give it a try.
As soon as she finished speaking, the mission window appeared before my eyes.
[mission]
Isadora’s Test.
This is Isadora’s test to humiliate you. Pass her test.
[compensation]
Lowest grade magic stone x2
Sub-space opening (40kg)
‘ah… … ‘Space opening?’
A reward I had never seen before was written on the green window.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
