Episode 028
-really. I was going to give you a gift.
The talking oak tree looked straight at Lee Han.
The soil in front of Lee Han’s feet wriggled, and tree branches sprouted, intertwined, twisted, and grew upward.
Before I knew it, the tree branch had changed into the shape of a long magic wand.
“!”
The wizards’ magic tools and artifacts were like the wizard’s hands and feet.
Among them, the magic wand could be said to be the most important artifact.
Sometimes it amplifies the power of magic.
Sometimes it shortens the casting time of magic.
Sometimes, it allows you to use magic that you cannot use…
It is no exaggeration to say that he is a wizard’s best friend.
Currently, all first year students at the magic school were using long staff-shaped magic wands made by the school.
Although it had no special features or personality, the advantage of this magic wand was that it was very sturdy.
It was long enough to easily exceed the height of a person, so Lee Han used it like a wooden pole.
Without this wand, he would not have been able to catch the mutant pig released by Thunderwalker.
-ah. Are you so fond of the cane you are currently using that you have no intention of changing it?
“no?”
Lee Han pulled out a new cane without thinking for a second.
Tools are tools.
It was strange to be sentimental about something like that.
‘Is there anyone who hesitates when replacing new experimental equipment?’
From the side, Dergyu looked at Lee Han in bewilderment.
widely-
When I pulled the new wand out of the ground, the first thing I felt was freshness.
It may have been strange to feel the freshness of a wooden staff that had fallen from the ground, but Lee Han definitely felt it.
-How does it feel?
“It feels…refreshing.”
-!
The talking oak tree was startled.
I adapted to the cane much faster than I thought.
‘I never thought I would feel the power of the staff as soon as I held it.’
Originally, I thought it would take much longer.
What Lee Han felt now was the energy of the tree spirit residing within the staff.
That wooden staff was a staff with a spirit crouching on it.
Just as a new wizard must repeat all kinds of training and trial and error in order to summon a spirit, it also took a lot of effort to communicate with the spirit within the wand and unleash its power.
Normally, you would have to hold and swing a staff for several months to feel it, and that would only be possible if you had some affinity for spirits.
‘The ability to detect magical power is so excellent that it goes beyond imagination. Even though they belong to the Wardanaz family, they still have that level of talent.’
-excellent. I can’t believe I felt that.
“Is that so?”
Lee Han looked at the talking oak tree with a puzzled expression.
I couldn’t quite understand what was so great about getting this refreshing feeling.
It was natural since I didn’t know what was inside.
-If you use a cane, you will realize the power that resides within it.
“Can you please tell me now?”
-Can not be done. Even without prompting, your talent will be enough.
The Talking Oak Tree slowly began to sense that Lee Han was a very unique new student.
Sometimes, such idiots would appear among freshmen.
Fearless and capable idiots.
Lee Han’s current appearance reminded me of the madman from the Wardanaz family I met about a hundred years ago.
Although he was much more polite and calm than that…
-ruler. I need to go back to sleep. And now, don’t use magic near this forest. Your magic is so powerful that it wakes up all the trees around you.
“……”
‘I’m sure you didn’t just say it because you were sleepy and wanted to get rid of it, right?’
Lee Han suddenly began to have doubts.
There was something a little strange about praising something as great just because it said that it felt fresh from the wand.
It was also a bit suspicious that they didn’t immediately tell me the power contained in the staff.
Didn’t you just say that because you were sleepy and wanted to go to sleep quickly?
If I just let him out, he might come near this forest again and be a bother, so make me a suitable walking stick…
However, regardless of Lee Han’s suspicions, the vacant lot began to close. The trees moved and the surroundings became blurred, moving further and further away from the clearing.
Beyond his blurred vision, the voice of a talking oak tree reached Lee Han’s ears.
-Remember the riddle I told you. If you solve it, you will be able to get out.
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When we returned outside, fortunately, all the undead had disappeared.
Lee Han and his party carefully came down the mountain as the dawn of dawn gradually drove away the darkness.
Everyone was so exhausted that they wanted to quickly lie down on the bed and rest rather than doing anything more.
dump!
When Lee Han entered the Blue Dragon Tower, he threw himself on the bed. He planned to think about escaping and everything after he woke up.
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“…Naz! Wodanaz!”
I must have slept soundly for a few hours when I heard someone knocking on my private bedroom door, waking me up.
“What?”
Lee Han yawned and opened the door.
Asan, a bespectacled human boy from the Dalkad family, was standing in front.
“The principal, no, the teacher, is holding an event outside!”
‘It wakes me up in a bad way.’
When Lee Han heard those words, he suddenly woke up.
The principal is hosting the event.
‘…Surely you’re not trying to track down students who tried to escape?’
To be honest, I felt even more uncomfortable because there was a point where I felt prickly.
Lee Han and his group returned without being caught, but given the principal’s personality, it wouldn’t be surprising if he did something eccentric.
‘But if that’s true, not attending is more dangerous.’
Lee Han knew well.
When you have an accident, you need to act even more as you normally would.
If you show any signs of being suspicious, you will be caught right away.
“okay. “I’ll have to wake up Yoner and Guynando and head out.”
“Isn’t everyone sleeping too late?”
When Lee Han woke them up and walked out of the tower, the sun was already high above their heads.
The three yawned and walked out, following the Blue Dragon Tower students.
“!”
The huge skull floating in front of the school’s main building was clearly visible even from afar.
now! This is not an opportunity that comes every day! Welcome! Young cast iron bars… bowls! welcome!
“…??”
Looking at the atmosphere, it didn’t seem like it was an operation to identify the instigator.
Rather, it was closer to a friendly gathering or event.
Several tents were set up in the front yard, and people dressed as priests smiled kindly and gave food and drinks to the good freshmen.
Lee Han also unexpectedly accepted the cookie the priest gave him. The cookies were warm and had a wonderful scent, as if they had just been baked.
As soon as I took a bite, sweet jam leaked out with a crunchy sound.
‘what? ‘Is the school going to fail??’
The principal must have noticed Lee Han’s embarrassment and opened his mouth.
Today, on this happy weekend, priests from various denominations in the empire visited the school. Everyone will be happy, right? ruler. clap!
Clap clap clap clap-
The freshmen murmured, but then clapped. The priests bowed their heads in gratitude.
“thank you. Osu Gonadaltes. “You always have a hard time teaching the young wizards of the empire, but I never thought you would even allow and help us with an event like this.”
haha. What? It’s all my pleasure. Please convey your words to His Majesty the Emperor. We need a budget to discover and research new ancient magic…
“I don’t know how helpful we can be, but we will try our best.”
The priests were taken aback by the skull principal’s blatant words.
However, Lee Han felt a vague sense of familiarity in that appearance.
‘No matter what world it is, is it impossible for professors to escape their budget?’
Even an arrogant professor who seemed to have nothing to fear in the world was bound to show weakness in front of the person who gave him the research budget.
No matter how fearless the skeleton principal was, he had no choice but to become weak in front of the emperor of the empire who supported his budget.
The priests spoke to the gathered students.
“Students who will become outstanding wizards in the future. It is an honor to meet you today. We are lowly servants representing various denominations of the empire. “I would be truly happy if I could introduce our denominations to you today.”
‘The magic power is enormous.’
Lee Han was surprised by the magical power he felt from the priests.
I felt like a magical power that was incomparable to that of the freshmen was pulsating throughout my body.
Moreover, the magic power of the priests was unique.
It’s magical power that contains divine energy.
Isn’t it amazing?
“!”
Lee Han got goosebumps.
Before I knew it, the skeleton principal had come to Lee Han’s side, hiding his presence.
I understand. Because the magic power of priests is so unique that it is called divine power.
“yes. “I’ve heard a lot about it, but this is my first time seeing it in person.”
As expected, you were sensing the magic power of the priests.
‘shit.’
Lee Han realized his mistake.
I fell for the principal’s flattering words.
Why are you trying to hide it? If you have great talent, you should brag about it. Among the cast-iron bowls… iron bowls here, how many people do you think can detect magical power so accurately?
The skeleton principal asked as if he didn’t understand.
A wizard had to know how to boast and reveal his abilities.
That way, you can extort money from rich nobles, no, get investments and research stronger and higher magic…
‘hmm. If I say I don’t want to get involved with you, they’ll chase me, right?’
Lee Han swallowed his thoughts.
Lee Han’s goal was to graduate with good grades and good connections, not to explore the truth of magic with the skeleton principal.
But I can’t say that honestly.
“I thought I should be humble because there are many people at this school who are better than me.”
No? From now on, show off your talents to every student you meet. It should be so.
‘Isn’t this crazy?’
If the principal does as he says, Lee Han’s friendship will be reduced to only one person, Kainando.
Fortunately, the skeleton principal seemed to have no interest in Lee Han’s friendship and changed the topic again.
Perhaps the Wardanaz family had no interest in religion, so they never met priests.
“yes. “It was like that.”
There were many gods and cults that served them in the empire, but wizards were not originally friendly with faith.
Basically, wizards…
I also have no interest in religion. Because I’m too smart to believe in God.
‘…I guess it’s because of this.’
Even if it wasn’t an extreme case like the skeleton principal, there were many non-believers among wizards.
In fact, Lee Han’s father, the head of the Wodanaz family, once said this during a meal.
-Holy power is a type of magical power. It’s just that the collective belief of countless imbeciles caused a change in temperament. Holy magic is ultimately a type of magic. Why is it sacred ‘magic’?
-Then, matriarch. What do you think about studying divine magic?
-Good idea. If you want to waste your time. Compared to real magic elaborated on the background of formulas and theories, sacred magic is just the nonsense of barbarians crying out in the throes of faith and emotion.
‘I must never reveal that I am from the Wardanaz family in front of the priests.’
Lee Han, who finished reminiscing, nodded.
No matter how good the priests are, hearing those words will make them angry.
Wardanaz probably thinks the same way as me. The religious denominations are also very pathetic. Those who would go in just to get some food would be useless to anyone. How can you hold an event like this?
The skeleton principal continued to complain next to Lee Han, as if he needed someone to complain to.
Lee Han, who had been listening silently, opened his mouth.
“principal.”
why?
“Are there any denominations you can recommend?”
……
The skeleton principal looked at Lee Han as if he were dumbfounded by the reaction that put the person who just spoke to shame.
‘Wait, cults?’
It’s not a denomination, it’s a denomination ‘s’?
