Episode 294
‘Oops. What was I thinking?’
Lee Han immediately came to his senses.
Of course, the educational environment in Baldrogard was a little more comfortable than that of Einrogard, but that did not necessarily have anything to do with magic skills.
Wizards who graduated from Baldrogard can also be excellent wizards.
Moreover, the opponent is a graduate.
Lee Han, who was only a first year student, was definitely not someone to look down on.
“Wardanaz. “I’m ready.”
Asan whispered with a very determined look on his face.
“Wardanaz. “Tell me when you need a pickpocket.”
Ratford also whispered with a determined look on his face.
It was quite busy in the back as people were preparing to see the magic, clearing tables and pushing chairs out.
“Ratford. Sorry, this is just testing the magic. “It’s not a duel.”
“But wouldn’t it be a little easier if the opponent’s wand disappeared?”
Asan was intrigued by those words. Lee Han said firmly.
“If you do something like that, the commotion will go in a strange direction. “You just have to use magic.”
“But Wodanaz. “You never know what magic your opponent will use.”
It was not a duel, but a place to check the wizard’s skills.
In this case, rather than clashing with each other by throwing magic at all their might, one side presented a difficult problem and the other side used magic to solve it.
This time, Daoin, a wizard from Baldrogard, will take the test and Lee Han and his friends will solve it.
“No need to worry too much. Because we are in first grade. The other party will also take that into account and pay. “If you give an overly difficult test, you will be losing face.”
There was no way he would come to the Dalkad family’s mansion and forcefully humiliate the Dalkad family wizard. If that happens, there will be a backlash right away.
“So, don’t worry unnecessarily and stay focused so you don’t make any unnecessary mistakes. got it?”
Asan nodded.
Ratford also nodded.
“Just in case…”
“I said I wouldn’t steal it.”
“yep.”
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While Lee Han and his friends had a strong antipathy towards Baldrogard, Doin had no particular antipathy towards Einrogard.
Of course, it would be a lie if I said I wasn’t at all envious of Einrogard, which has always held the reputation of being the best magic school in the empire.
But even more than that, the Taoist loved and trusted Baldrogaard, which he attended.
-It’s because the people of the Empire are steeped in inertia, but if you really know how to look at it properly, you’ll think that Baldrogard is the best and most outstanding magic school!
If Lee Han or other Einroguard wizards heard about it, they would immediately challenge him to a duel, but at least that’s what Daoin thought.
To that extent, the Daoin had no particular animosity toward Einroguard.
What I was thinking about now was not how to embarrass those Einrogard students, but how to save face.
‘Asan of the Dalkad family is a boy with a pretty good reputation, and that’s the Wardanaz family, so he won’t make any ridiculous mistakes, right?’
Confirming magic skills in this situation was close to a kind of play.
The person giving the test must also do well so that the other person can pass.
What if the test is magic from a school that is difficult or unfamiliar to the opponent?
At that time, the atmosphere will become as cold as ice.
And it was clear that the wizard who took the test would be looked down on by the Dalkad family and everyone related to that family for a while.
Just thinking about it was a terrible nightmare.
‘Which test is best…’
Doin wondered what kind of test he should give so that the students could pass it easily and the people present would be able to understand it and be impressed.
“So, what kind of magic are you three interested in?”
“I am interested in precognitive magic.”
“I am illusion magic.”
“I… um… I haven’t decided yet.”
Even wizards who had practiced magic for over ten years changed schools as needed, so it was not surprising that a wizard who had just learned magic could not decide on a school.
Thinking like that, Doin didn’t notice the two students looking at Lee Han in confusion.
‘I’ll have to choose the easiest magic between illusion magic and foresight magic.’
After much deliberation, the monk made a decision and waved his staff.
“Illusion, turn into chains of elements.”
One of the advantages of fantasy magic was that its appearance was gorgeous.
It may sound like a joke, but this was a more important benefit than you might think.
When most people look at magic, they do not see the mysterious flow of magic power or the deep philosophy contained within it. I just saw what was visible on the outside.
Thanks to this, when the warlock searches the tombs unable to find an investor, the fantasy wizard can comfortably conduct research while receiving support from several nobles.
That advantage was revealed here today as well. As fantastic magic appeared sparkling in the spacious hall, applause and exclamations came from everywhere.
‘Isn’t it too slow?’
However, Lee Han was puzzled inwardly.
Compared to the professors at the magic school, the Taoist’s casting speed was too slow.
Of course, from a Daoist’s perspective, it was unfair to say, ‘If I can cast Einroguard faster than the professors, I’ll become a professor,’ but no matter what, it couldn’t help but look slow.
Sigh!
“Do you see this chain of illusions? “They are connected to the handcuffs that bind my wrists.”
“I see it. “Sir Doin!”
The wizard and Taoist raised their wrists and showed the people the connected phantom handcuffs and phantom chains.
The phantom chain hanging down to the floor was connected in four places, and a phantom pillar was placed at the end of it.
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“If you cast the appropriate element on the pillar, the chains will loosen one by one. Will the wizards of Einrogard be able to rescue me? Everyone, please give us a lot of support!”
Applause and applause again.
The Taoist was better at speaking skills and showmanship that made people happy than his magic skills.
He was a magician who was bound to be popular with others at salons and gatherings. Lee Han was also slightly impressed.
‘When a wizard goes to a gathering, does he have to do something like that to become popular?’
It was definitely a lesson in many ways.
While Lee Han nodded, saying that he would try to follow suit later when necessary, Asan whispered in a worried voice.
“Wardanaz. “Can we succeed in one go?”
“I don’t think you need to succeed all at once.”
The illusion magic the Taoist cast was a kind of puzzle.
Four pillars connected to four chains.
Now, when the appropriate element is cast, the pillars are loosened one by one and the chains disappear.
In other words, even if you cast the wrong elemental magic, you can just cast another magic again…
“But my older brother and sister are watching. “What will you say if I don’t succeed the first time?”
“Then why don’t I ask you to try it?”
Asan cried and shook his head. Lee Han clicked his tongue in regret.
‘I can’t believe I was unilaterally treated like that just because I was born a few years earlier.’
Originally, this was something that was solved through trial and error, but I can’t believe you noticed it like that.
Lee Han said nothing more.
If there are advantages to being a great noble family, there are also disadvantages. It wasn’t something others would say.
“There is a way to solve it all at once.”
“how?”
“You break it with force.”
Lee Han briefly explained the destruction method he had learned from the excellent illusion wizard Baldororn.
Rather than understanding the structure of fantasy magic and finding loopholes to remove it, it is a destruction method that simply blows away the fantasy magic itself by swinging strong magical power.
“Is that possible?”
“Of course it might not work. “Magic with a strong structure holds up quite well.”
“no. Wardanaz. “What I meant was whether you can release that kind of magic power.”
Asan said as if it were absurd.
I understood the theory. With that much magical power, the magic would inevitably be shaken.
But can you really extract that magic?
“It’s not necessary that much. “If this is enough…”
To demonstrate to Asan, Lee Han held up his staff and lightly released his magic power.
Kwasik!
It wasn’t even a direct hit, but the phantom chain that lightly grazed it collapsed with a clattering sound.
And the other chains connected to the phantom chain collapsed, along with the handcuffs…
Squeeze!
“……”
“……”
Lee Han, who was trying to demonstrate, was embarrassed, and Asan, who was watching, was also embarrassed.
And of course the Taoist was embarrassed.
‘what…!?’
When I asked him to solve a fantasy puzzle, he suddenly smashed it to pieces with a single stroke of his wand. Since he was human, he couldn’t help but be surprised.
‘What did you do? It didn’t seem like he was casting any special magic? I’m sure he wouldn’t have broken it with force. Did Einroguard teach you magic that I don’t know?’
Although his head was a mess, Doin reacted first.
“It’s great! That’s great! You probably saw it too! The wizards of Einrogard dispelled the spell all at once!”
The guests who were watching were amazed and clapped.
Among them, those who knew a little bit about magic tilted their heads as they felt something was different from what they expected, but they also clapped.
Because it worked out well!
‘I was surprised.’
The Taoist inwardly sighed.
The reaction was almost delayed because Einrogard’s students behaved unexpectedly.
If I had made a mistake, I wonder how the atmosphere would have become cold…
“Lord Doin! Show me one more!”
“!”
“!!”
Both Lee Han and Doin were surprised.
A person with a slightly drunk face, who must have already had a drink, shouted in an excited voice.
“When and where else will you see magic like this!”
“you’re right!”
“It’s eye-opening to see the magic displayed by the Empire’s most talented wizards!”
Excited people want to see more of everything.
Doin thought it was too late, but it was already too late. He was very excited about everyone.
“Good… good. Then, with the next magic…”
Doin was nervous once again.
The people sitting in their seats raised their glasses like that and shouted ‘One more time!’ because it was none of their business, but the Taoist who was taking the test had a dry mouth.
I couldn’t give a test that was the same or easier than before. It had to be a little more difficult.
And the test had to be intuitively understandable to the people gathered, and it had to be an atmosphere in which young students could make mistakes even if they made mistakes.
In addition, since the students may have consumed a lot of magical energy now, we had to keep in mind that magical energy could be depleted along the way…
“Aren’t you tired or dizzy?”
“yes. it’s okay.”
“I’m fine too.”
“…great. Then the next magic…”
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pop!
When Lee Han closed his eyes, avoided the phantom monster summoned for the fourth time, and then dispelled it, the people cheered again.
Clap clap clap clap clap-
‘Oh, no.’
Doin was surprised.
To be honest, while I was just doing magic, I thought, ‘I’m in big trouble! It was a magic that made me regret thinking, ‘I made it too difficult!’
But it’s so easy to solve it.
A nobleman sitting nearby asked with concern.
“Lord Doin. “No matter how much he is a wizard from Einroguard, he is still a first-year student and it is very difficult…”
“No need to worry! “You’re solving it so well, aren’t you!”
“Next magic! Show me your next magic!”
Regardless, the people gathered were very excited as Lee Han and his friends solved the problem so well.
The Taoist thought to himself.
‘You’re so good that there’s this uproar! ‘Do your best in moderation!’
I was at a loss as to how long I should continue using magic.
I have to stop halfway…!
