Dragon-Devouring Mage Chapter 4

Episode 4

EPISODE.02

“You’re late. Russell. “Quickly go to your seat and sit down.”

Somehow, I remembered.

Russell, who had barely made it to the classroom after waking up the unconscious coma, breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the professor in this class was not someone with a strict personality like Hubert.

Russell came inside and sat down in the very back seat of the classroom.

Jeopuk, Jeopuk-.

He crossed the classroom once, but no one paid him a single glance.

‘You’ll think it’s too late because you’ve just been summoned by Koma’s gang.’

For the same reason, I didn’t think it was a big deal that they didn’t come to class.

This wasn’t the first time they skipped class.

‘Of course, I don’t know that I hit three people.’

The rest of the mischievous thoughts end there.

Russell put his hand into his bosom.

I took out a small piece of red stone that had just fallen on my palm.

Although it was smaller than a fingernail, it was clearly a magic stone.

It was exactly the same as what I had seen in the teaching materials when I was attending the academy before returning.

‘A real magic stone came as a reward.’

And that too in the air.

How on earth did this happen?

Could it be that as he returned to the past, some special force came to act on him?

‘Time regression, green translucent window, missions and rewards… … .’

All of this was caused by the ring my mother left me as a keepsake and the dragon heart I saw at the museum.

‘What is the relationship between the two, and why did my mother’s relics react there?’

Is it because he died at such a young age?

When I thought about it, I didn’t know much about my mother.

‘Except for being a descendant of a fallen nobleman… … .’

However, I couldn’t visit the museum in the royal capital.

Not only are we currently in supplementary classes, but is it really the same dragon heart that is displayed in the museum during this time?

Because I don’t even know if it’s real or fake.

‘In the end, in order to check the heart again, the only way is to visit it at the same time as in the previous life.’

There was no room to continue guessing, so tsk.

Russell concluded his thoughts by quietly clicking his tongue.

Immediately after, I looked at the magic stone that had been rolling in my grasp.

It is about half the size of a peanut.

‘It’s the lowest level magic stone, but it’s edible.’

After thinking for a moment, Russell brought the magic stone to his mouth.

‘It seems a little crazy to me, but I can’t help it.’

Since it is used for food,

You just have to bite it first, and if it doesn’t work, you can think about it later.

‘Surely you won’t break your teeth?’

The moment you bite into the magic stone you put in your mouth with a faint worry, it’s a hit!

The magic stone in my mouth was crushed and crushed.

Rather than a solid piece of stone, it looked like something like jelly or beef jerky.

It’s definitely a texture I’ve tried before.

‘Meat of animals, especially heart and lungs… … .’

It seems that this is the texture of parts that are not widely distributed on the market and that only hunters who hunt animals can taste.

But why does Maseok have that texture?

As soon as the question arose, something surprising happened.

Hwaak-.

As the angry energy spread throughout my mouth, magical power began to flow into my body.

The magic power that flowed in instantly circulated throughout Russell’s whole body and rushed all the way to his heart.

At the same time, it was superimposed on Russell’s own magic power.

The two magical powers begin to blend together without any sense of heterogeneity, as if they had been one from the beginning.

Sigh.

[You have consumed the lowest grade magic stone (edible).]

[Acquire the magic power in the mana stone.]

[The circle’s mana increases.]

Russell almost jumped up from his spot at the change he felt after that.

‘Magic power… … ‘It’s increased!’

The amount of magical power had clearly increased compared to before.

At a certain point, I felt that the amount of magical power, which had barely changed, suddenly increased.

It wasn’t so much that one circle would rise all at once, but it was definitely a noticeable change.

‘If this is-!’

Russell clenched his fists.

It wasn’t completely, but it felt like my problem was partially solved.

‘I think we can solve the problem of magic power accumulating too slowly.’

Here, after being expelled from school, I was lucky enough to have worked as a mercenary the day before.

‘What if you add the method that helped you achieve Circle 2?’

It may vary.

It can get better.

‘Better than my previous life.’

It felt like the blueprint for the future that I had to draw in this life was vaguely drawn.

Russell smiled faintly at that fact.

Just then, the bell rings to end class.

Dang, dang, dang, dang-.

To Russell’s ears, the sound felt like a sound blessing his future path.

* * *

‘here… … .’

A wooden door that has been carved straight.

After checking the name plate engraved on it, Russell cleared his throat and knocked lightly.

smart.

“Who is it?”

A familiar voice came from inside.

“It’s Russell.”

“Let them come in.”

When we went inside, Professor Hubert was sitting upright amidst the smell of old books.

“Sit down.”

When Russell comes in, Professor Hubert puts down the book he was reading a moment ago and offers him a seat.

Immediately afterwards, his eyes turned to Russell.

Professor Hubert.

He was a professor who was famous for having a strict and hard look in his eyes, which made it difficult for students.

However, Russell was truly grateful to him.

‘Even when all the professors gave up on me, you were the only professor who did not give up on me and took care of me.’

Because I knew that beyond those strict eyes and wrinkled face, there was a heart that cared about students more than anyone else.

Professor Hubert’s last rank that he remembers was Vice Dean of the Academy.

Perhaps, if Professor Hubert had remained at the Academy, Russell might not have been expelled.

Professor Hubert had a positive view of Russell, who worked hard without resting even though he lacked talent in accumulating and releasing mana.

but… … .

A year before Russell was expelled.

Professor Hubert left the academy for a while and went on a field trip.

and-.

‘He died during the research.’

There was no word as to why Professor Hubert died during the trip.

He didn’t even know if the trip was personal, or if it was a mission from the magic tower he belonged to.

But what if you really went back to the past?

‘Couldn’t that also be prevented?’

Professor Hubert, who never gave up on himself until the end, wanted to repay the favor he had received in his previous life in this life.

When Russell was lost in thoughts about Professor Hubert.

“I think you already know why I called you.”

He stood up and asked a vague question.

I started boiling tea in the kettle.

I felt like I knew what kind of car it was even without smelling it.

‘Peppermint.’

It was a tea that Professor Hubert often drank, saying it calmed his mind.

“yes. I know it’s because I fell asleep in class. sorry.”

“I see.”

Professor Hubert nods at Russell’s answer.

“Supplementary classes. No matter how much you learned last semester, it seemed uncharacteristic of you to always concentrate in class. Rather-.”

The professor’s gaze changed sharply.

“There’s a lot of dust on your robe. Did something happen?”

Only then did Russell, who saw the shape of his robe, make a small complaint.

Even though I brushed it off, there were still traces of the fight. This was because there was still dust left.

But I can’t say that straight away.

“I fell down the stairs, but I don’t think I got all the dust off.”

“It’s the stairs… … .”

Professor Hubert was no fool.

There was a good degree of ability to distinguish between dust created by rolling down the stairs and dust created by sand splashing.

Crucially-

‘The wounds are very minor considering that I fell down the stairs so much dust got all over my robe.’

Nevertheless, Hubert did not bother to point out that point.

Instead, I recognized Russell’s subtly changed appearance.

‘Has it changed?’

Unlike before, when he always seemed depressed about his situation and talent, his eyes were overflowing with vitality.

Not only that, he doesn’t avoid eye contact at all.

It feels like a completely different person overnight.

I don’t know what happened, but looking at the change itself, it seemed like it would lead to positive results.

“Would you like a drink?”

As the tea water began to boil, Professor Hubert asked as he filled his teacup.

“If you give it to me, I will be grateful.”

Grumble-.

As expected, the strong scent of peppermint blooms through the smell of old books.

Is it because it is a car that I often encountered due to the influence of Professor Hubert?

The scent alone immediately calmed my body and mind.

However, the problem was the burst mouth.

As the hot tea entered the wound, the wound in my mouth began to throb.

‘Ugh.’

Russell endured the excruciating pain and took the first sip.

“I dozed off most of the class, and spent most of the rest outside. … , the purpose of supplementary classes, which is review, may not have been very faithful.”

“… … .”

In addition to not being able to create the Mana Circle properly, Russell’s written grades at the time he attended the Academy were quite excellent.

In fact, it’s something you already know without having to review it.

Of course, Russell didn’t necessarily talk about that part.

Professor Hubert also already knew that fact.

“The part where progress was made during today’s supplementary class was the in-depth study of Four Elements, from page 62 to page 74. “Even if you took it once in third grade, it’s not an easy part.”

“I can’t bother the professor, so would you mind reviewing it again on your own?”

Hubert shakes his head in response to Russell’s question.

“It is the teacher’s responsibility to inform students who did not properly attend class. But… … .”

After glancing at the clock on the office wall, he continued.

“It’s also true that I don’t have enough time to repeat this process for just one person… … .”

Professor Hubert frowned and stretched out his hand.

“Before lunch time tomorrow, read that part and write a report. “At the end, add any parts you were curious about or didn’t understand as you read.”

He picked up five pieces of parchment lying next to him and handed them to Russell.

“I will read the report and questions you have written and determine how much you understand and which parts you lack understanding, and then provide further explanation.”

It would be much better for both sides.

Professor Hubert concluded his remarks like this.

Tiring-.

At that moment, a green translucent window appeared with an alarm.

[mission]

Complete Professor Hubert’s assignment,

Complete the assignment given by Professor Hubert. Additional rewards are given based on the completeness of the assignment and Professor Hubert’s satisfaction.

[compensation]

Lowest grade magic stone (edible) + ???

As soon as he finished speaking, a green translucent window appeared.

Russell’s eyes unconsciously followed the writing on it.

“Why are you doing that? “You don’t like the assignment?”

Is it because I suddenly raised my head and looked blankly into space?

Professor Hubert very little.

Russell asked without hiding his discomfort, and only then did Russell shake his head after confirming all the contents of the window.

“no.”

He raised the corners of his mouth and picked up the five pieces of parchment in front of him.

“I really like the professor’s assignment.”

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