Episode 387
They made lots and decided the order in that short period of time when Lee Han wasn’t looking.
Lee Han could not help but admire the sincerity and cooperation of the Phoenix Tower students.
If they were Blue Dragon Tower students, they would still be fighting over who would draw lots first.
“Was it Sharukal?”
“yes.”
The people who worshiped Agletaqua, the god of the sea and storms, were usually sailors or marine creatures.
In a way, it was natural for Sharukal, the shark beastman, to believe in Agletakwa.
“I think it’s fate.”
“what?”
“There is no better place to demonstrate Agletakwa’s teachings than this. “Look at this sea!”
“It’s a lake…”
“When I look at this sea, I think of Agletakwa.”
“Yes.”
Lee Han decided to listen for now.
Even though the priests were usually reticent, their stories changed when they started talking about faith.
In the past, while feeding snacks to a Tigiling priest, Lee Han said, ‘But why does Prisinga sacrifice himself to support the world?’ I heard an explanation for three hours.
In times like these, I had to act as cautiously as possible. If I had provoked him for no reason, the story could have been several times longer.
“So, Agletakwa got drunk and spilled his drink, and that’s the sea… indeed. Lee Han of the Wardanaz family. “I heard he is the most interested in magic among the students.”
“You can call me comfortably without being rigid and polite. And I think that’s a bit of a misunderstanding.”
“You are humble.”
“misunderstanding…”
Lee Han gave up trying to explain in detail.
Even if Lee Han had been Sharukal, people taking lectures from all schools would have said, ‘I’m not that interested in magic,’ and they would have said, ‘What nonsense.’
“…So why?”
“ah. I was wondering how to get Lee Han to be interested in Agletakwa. wealth? authority? “That wouldn’t mean anything to Lee Han.”
‘It’s not.’
Lee Han was dumbfounded by Priest Sharukal’s words.
If a denomination declared, ‘If you believe in our denomination, we will give you a gold coin every time you pray,’ Lee Han was confident that he would become an ardent believer of that denomination from then on.
“That’s when I realized. ah! What Lee Han, who has no interest in wealth or power, is interested in is magic. So, I prepared to show you Agletakwa’s divine magic.”
“oh.”
Lee Han suddenly became interested in Shahrukal’s words.
‘But I won’t be able to learn holy magic.’
There were words left by outstanding wizards Lee Han knew about sacred magic.
Principal A.
-I also don’t have much interest in faith. Because I’m too smart to believe in God.
B matriarch.
-It’s a good idea to try to learn holy magic. 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.
Even if he didn’t go to that extreme, Lee Han sympathized with the principles of sacred magic advocated by those two wizards.
The magic of the Empire is based on theories and knowledge accumulated over a long period of time.
What is the most efficient and accurate magic to manifest a certain phenomenon?
And if you repeat this spell, will you get the same result? Is it reproducible even if another wizard uses it?
These histories and principles were the driving force that enabled wizards of an endlessly vast empire to communicate, exchange, and develop together.
Without these things, the magicians of the empire would still be playing separately in their own regions, with their own rules.
However, even this imperial magic could not explain everything in the magical world.
Primitive magic found in places where no one has ever visited, ancient magic that has long since disappeared, supernatural powers instinctively activated by people who have not systematically studied magic, divine magic that operates on faith rather than theory…
These magics, driven by individual ability and sense rather than theory and knowledge, still remained. Some imperial wizards even made it their business to analyze and explain such magic.
‘For sacred magic… faith is essential.’
Among magics that depend on one’s abilities and senses, ‘faith’ was important in sacred magic.
Strong faith in God.
That belief is what makes unique phenomena that are different from imperial magic possible.
But Lee Han did not have that kind of faith. Isn’t he a fake god who is only interested in ashes in the first place?
‘Honestly, I think the skeleton principal’s argument is correct.’
Isn’t it not that God really exists and that we are borrowing His power, but that the will of faith sent by countless believers is influencing reality?
As wizards change reality with their own will, it is not surprising that the will of many people as a group creates a powerful force that shakes reality.
“So what kind of magic is it?”
Lee Han couldn’t guess what kind of magic Sharukal would use.
As sacred magic varied greatly in individual abilities and senses, the magic that appeared was varied rather than consistent.
Of course, there were general tendencies depending on the characteristics of the denomination and the god it served…
“O Agletakwasi, who sees deep within the depths of the sea. Please send me your limbs.”
Sharukal chanted a spell in a low, heavy voice.
It was different from concentrating one’s mind or arranging the flow of magical energy while swinging a staff.
Sigh-
There was a sound of something moving under the lake, and fish began to gather near Shahrukal’s feet.
Lee Han was surprised to see that.
“Are you bringing in marine life?”
“That’s right, Lee Han.”
Seeing the priests next to him expressing their admiration, it was clear that Sharukal’s sacred magic was at a quite extraordinary level.
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‘Well, I’m still a first year student, but it’s not normal to summon creatures from far away.’
Lee Han forgot that he was also a first year student and was amazed.
Complex processes, theories, and preparations were needed to show the imperial magic enough power to reach living creatures from such a distance, even under the harsh conditions of being underwater.
However, if you had faith, you could have solved it all at once that way.
Although it is not as versatile and versatile as magic, it is incomparably effective in certain situations.
“How is it? Lee Han?”
Sharukal asked while sweating.
Even though the magic was successful with faith, it was not without mental power and magical power.
Lee Han responded to quickly relieve Sharukal’s burden.
“I’m impressed. To bring in creatures like this from so far away. Plus it’s very useful. Get it right…”
“haha. These creatures are like my friends, and they do their best to listen to my requests. “I am always grateful.”
“…That friendship really shines like gold! i envy you!”
Lee Han quickly changed his mind.
Sharukal had no idea that Lee Han thought of his friends as fresh raw fish and continued talking.
“When I was young, I was driving a boat out to sea and was caught in a storm and set adrift. I prayed and prayed to Agletakwa. Fortunately, Agletakwa admired me and gave me this magic. “I managed to return with the help of my sea friends.”
Lee Han, who was listening, spoke with a serious face.
“indeed. “Then should I go out and face the storm in my boat?”
“…yes!? “You don’t have to do that!”
Sharukal responded in a voice that was tired of Lee Han’s extreme remarks.
What kind of ridiculous asceticism is that?
“uh? is it? However, if there is no specific method, the most likely option is to simply follow other people’s experiences…”
“It’s too dangerous… I just wanted to ask you to pray with that much sincerity.”
“Right.”
‘I think I’m weak with that.’
Regardless of Lee Han’s own faith, Lee Han was a bit skeptical about that type of prayer.
Why do so many priests awaken divine magic in times of crisis or emergency?
People had to fall into extreme situations for their faith to become stronger.
Aside from that, Lee Han himself also saw his magic skills improve significantly when his life was threatened by Professor Boladi…
‘…this is crazy. ‘I’m thinking like Professor Boladi!’
Lee Han was surprised by his own madness.
It had to be Professor Boladi.
They say that if you look into the abyss for a long time, the abyss will also look into you…
“okay. “Then I will try praying.”
Lee Han still planned to pray as best as he could to repay Sharukal’s sincerity.
Whether I succeeded or not, there was no harm in leaving a good impression on the priests.
Even if they couldn’t use sacred magic, sincere believers would get something from the church.
‘What does the Church of Agletakwa provide for you? Raw fish?’
“Why doesn’t that kid breathe underwater and do other things?”
“You idiot. It’s Wardanaz, isn’t it? “You must have already learned how to breathe underwater.”
Lee Han raised his head when he heard the voices of White Tiger Tower students talking next to him.
“Sharukal?”
“yes?”
“Let’s practice underwater breathing first.”
“Ah, oops!”
* * *
30 seconds later.
“It was a success.”
“……”
“……”
The two White Tiger Top students who were practicing next to him glared at him, but Lee Han didn’t notice.
“Sharukal, can you not practice?”
“I can actually breathe in water, right?”
“……”
“……”
The two White Tiger Tower students who were practicing next to me glared more sharply than before.
“okay. Then… how should I pray?”
“Let’s pray with the thoughts you usually have toward the sea. People who believe for the first time usually start like that.”
Sharukal was so excited to see Lee Han behaving sincerely towards Agletakwa that he smiled.
In contrast, Lee Han had a lot on his mind.
‘I have no idea about the sea.’
If I had to be specific, did you worry about the idea that it might be a good idea to invest in the herring craze in the southern part of the empire last year?
“Lord Agletakwa… um…”
Lee Han tried to summon up his faith that was missing, but gave up.
It seemed better to try it my own way, whether it worked or not.
Imagine the faith of countless people who believe in Agletakwa.
I think of that huge ocean of energy.
and…
‘You can’t just ask for it.’
Lee Han thought rationally.
Since he did not have the faith and devotion that other priests had, Lee Han decided to just think of it as magic.
I’ll offer up my magic power, and in return, ask me to borrow a little from that ocean of energy.
At that moment, Lee Han’s magical power moved and was consumed. The magic power that was offered has disappeared.
‘As expected, nothing happened.’
Nothing happened, but Lee Han was not disappointed.
Because this was normal originally.
Just because a wizard wishes for something by consuming magical power does not mean that all phenomena will occur as desired. The order and rules of the world were basically stronger and stronger than the wizard’s will.
Still, Lee Han was conscious of Sharukal’s gaze and offered his magic a few more times.
Unlike other wizards, it doesn’t really matter if you waste magical power…
Wiggle.
Shahrukal opened his eyes wide.
In Lee Han’s body, he began to feel an alien magical power that was different in nature from normal magical energy.
Magical power that all priests know.
It was divine power.
“That’s it!! That’s it!! Lee Han! As expected, Agletakwa had true faith deep in his heart! more! Pray more! That’s where it starts… Wait. Why is everyone coming this way?!”
Sharukal realized the gaze he felt behind him and hurriedly shouted.
Before I knew it, the Phoenix Tower priests had arrived and were looking very anxious.
