297 – How far have you been looking? – 1
A major incident broke out just as the fair was approaching. I, the principal, and even Villars, who have developed tolerance for quite a few incidents, unanimously said, ‘This is a large bomb.’ An incident that I agreed to.
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“Really. The mana cycle has been sped up.”
I silently nodded my head at the headmaster’s voice, which seemed to be taken by surprise. With this, it was proved that Ma Jong-gong’s cookie is applied regardless of the level of the realm.
“It’s amazing. Only cookies can have this effect.”
The principal, who lifted the cookie with trembling hands, still seemed to have lost his mind. Of course, it was an event that deserved it, so he just watched. Even I, a non-magician, was shocked, but the principal, a wizard, must be shocked.
An unimaginable incident occurred at a time that was really unexpected. Who would have known that Ma Jong-gong, who was calmly concentrating on confectionery, would stage a surprise like this just before the expo, not after it.
‘It wasn’t my intention.’
The problem is that it was an accidental incident that even Ma Jong-gong could not have predicted.
Yesterday, Ma Jong-gong started making cookies as soon as he returned from his weekly lecture at the discussion club. He must have been tired because he was on his way back from the lecture, but he was immersed with a brighter face than usual, so I just watched. He has no reason to stop doing what he likes.
And then, with a smile on his face, the cookies he made with Louise’s support were placed in front of me.
“Baby, would you like to eat and rate it if it’s okay?”
“Of course you should.”
At that, he quickly nodded. Since school started, Ma Jong-gong has made countless cookies, but he handled it alone, saying he couldn’t feed me poor quality food. Thanks to that, it was the first time that a cookie made by Ma Jong-gong was placed in front of me.
So he gladly ate the cookie. Even if it doesn’t taste good, I’m even prepared to say that it’s delicious.
‘What is it?’
But as soon as I ate it, I felt something strange. The speed of mana circulation in the body rapidly increased.
It is impossible. If you’re just starting to learn mana, you’ll be affected by trivial stimuli or potions, but if you’re like me and have experience doping with all sorts of potions and magic, it won’t work unless it’s a fairly strong potion. But just eating a bite of a cookie makes you go faster? Is that the same as usual?
At first, I thought it was a coincidence, but after taking one bite and eating the whole cookie and plate, I was convinced. This is no coincidence. I don’t know the principle, but all the cookies made by Ma Jong-gong had a high-grade potion effect.
“How about it? Does it suit your taste?”
And I almost laughed at Ma Jong-gong asking carefully. Ma Jong-gong’s expression was not an expression of anticipation of a reaction to the surprise potion, but an expression of genuine nervousness over the evaluation of the taste.
In order to comfort Ma Jong-gong, he replied that it was delicious, but his head was spinning quickly. If Jong-Gong Ma was unaware of this mana-doping effect, and if the cookie he brought to the discussion club room had a doping effect, this extraordinary rumor would spread quickly.
Of course, ominous guesses are always right, so rumors about the handmade mana-doping cookies spread quickly. Thanks to that, even on weekends, I can meet and put my heads together with the principal.
“The problem is that it’s right before the fair.”
The principal, who was silent for a moment, opened his mouth with a sigh.
“Yes, I agree.”
Since it was a reasonable statement, I agreed. First of all, the fact that it is a cookie made by Ma Jong-gong himself is a symbol of food. It was food that the wizards of the academy, and even outsiders, would buy with their eyes open. He probably bought something to eat for himself, one to show off to an acquaintance who couldn’t come to the academy, and one to keep for permanent preservation magic.
By the way, cookies don’t just have symbolism, do they have the same effect as potions? Is that also an effect that affects swordsmen who have a lot of doping experience and archmages who even went up to the academy principal? Can’t stand that The higher the realm, the stronger the desire for mana. Wizards are those who can bet all their fortunes even for a very weak effect.
‘Unconditionally reversed.’
Wow! As expected, His Excellency Majonggong! You turned the academy upside down.
No, it seems like they overturned the entire continent, not just the academy.
“Now what do you want to do?”
I asked the principal, who sighed heavily and was constantly eating cookies. How will these mages control enough news to send them into a frenzy?
“It’s unreasonable to keep your mouth shut. It’s already been a day, so it must have spread enough, and now that I’m covering the students’ mouths, I’m only giving the customers confidence.”
The answer that came back was right this time too. Yes, it is unreasonable to cover your mouth. If the magicians, who are a combination of madness and action power, would have spread rumors like a loudspeaker as soon as the club time was over, and the effectiveness of the loudspeaker would have spread beyond the academy to the empire and the entire continent. The wizard’s network cannot be ignored.
And if the academy loudspeakers that were talking loudly shut up all at once, it’s out of control for anyone to see. Even outsiders who were worried about the doping cookie rumors will come to the academy with confidence.
I’m going crazy. It’s difficult to keep talking about it, but even if you keep your mouth shut, it won’t have any effect and will only cause controversy over student oppression.
‘Should I leave it alone?’
It’s obviously a major incident, but it’s a situation where you have to stay still. It’s sad.
“So, I have a favor to ask the director of the inspection department.”
“Are you talking about me?”
At the same time, an unexpected word came out and I was a little surprised. What should I do in this situation? The authority of being the head of the inspection department is not very effective when foreigners crowd around.
“Now that this has happened, I’m going to publicize it extensively.”
?
What are you talking about? Would you like to know more? Even if you come as little as possible, it’s not enough?
‘Have I gone crazy?’
I even thought of that. The principal, who dreamed of a simple fair at the academy, at best visited by aristocrats from graduates, seems to have gone mad in the end. It is natural that it has evolved into an international fair rather than a simple fair.
Apart from my thoughts, the headmaster continued his speech steadfastly.
“It’s obvious that everyone will be aiming for the cookies made by His Excellency Majonggong. Supply will not be able to keep up with demand.”
“Yes, probably.”
It’s a sound that doesn’t even need words. Jong-Gong Ma has only one body, but there are hundreds, thousands, or even more guests coming from all over the continent. No matter how much he is, it is impossible to satisfy that crazy demand.
“So let’s say it’s a limited edition. Auction-style sales wouldn’t hurt either.”
“…Yes?”
What are you talking about again?
The quickness and ideas that come from years of experience were beyond the reach of a young guy. Didn’t he earn the title of principal through poker?
“If supply can’t satisfy demand anyway, it’s better to go with a limited edition. If you sell it normally, they’ll complain about the sellout, but if you put it up for auction, they’ll blame their money.”
“Oh, yes.”
“However, we cannot arbitrarily put up anything that your Excellency has made. So I hope the Inspector General will convince you.”
“Of course. That’s enough.”
It was thrilling. If it sells out normally, it is the seller’s lack of preparation, but if he can’t buy what he put on the auction, it’s the buyer’s wallet responsibility. It was a crazy capitalist logic that only a golden ball could hear.
But it wasn’t exactly wrong. Muu-ryeo Ma Jong-gong’s special mana-doping cookies, where can I buy them comfortably? I need to prepare a lot of gold coins and more gold coins, so I’m going to give you one because of your sincerity.
“I’m fine. I don’t have enough to give to my baby, so it’s good if I can sell less.”
Fortunately, Gong Ma Jong also said, ‘I want to show my cookies to more people.’ It’s not like they have the same mind, so I was able to easily convince them. Instead, the problem is that I will have to eat the cookies that would have been sold at the booth originally.
“Thanks, Beatrix.”
Still, I was grateful because I was grateful, so I touched Jong-Gong Ma’s ear. The other members are in class, so it’s possible because it’s just the two of them.
The way he touches his ears as a thank you is bizarre, but unexpectedly he likes touching his ears more than stroking his hair. Is it something like the racial characteristics of elves?
“Huh…”
As proof of that, Majonggong melts away as soon as his ear is caught.
I’m so glad you seem to like it.
***
Ernesto Academy is more than just an educational institution, it is a symbol of the United Kingdom of Juven.
A great wizard who made a great contribution to uniting the five kingdoms of the Juvenian region, which were at odds with each other. Since the Five Kingdoms were called the United Kingdom of Juven, Juven’s teacher has dedicated his life to the development of magic. That’s why, with a heart of respect and worship, a great being called Mentor Ernesto.
The academy named after Ernesto itself is the significance of Juven’s existence and a living history.
“If Kpelofen is an empire that holds the Mandate of Heaven, then Juven is a powerhouse that holds the hegemony of magic.”
As if to prove that pride, the 3rd principal of Ernesto Academy left such a statement. I admit that the empire is the strongest and the only one, but even the empire won’t surpass Juven’s magic.
This is a teaching that every magician in Juven carries in his heart. We held the hegemony of magic, and when it comes to magic, we are not inferior to the empire. We are the continent’s most powerful country in magic. We have not forgotten that pride.
That’s why Ernesto Academy competed and confronted Imperial Academy for a long time.
“Are you ready?”
“Yes, you can move right away.”
It’s just unfortunate that the competition ended in defeat for me.
But what can I do? If Prince Majong had made the Imperial Academy his home, there would be no way. Only when Mentor Ernesto is resurrected will he be able to challenge Lord Majong.
Defeat is painful, but refusing to acknowledge inferiority and boasting only pride is a mistake worse than death for a wizard. Acknowledge what to admit, take care of what to take care of. How that makes sense.
“Let’s go. The students will have high expectations.”
Besides, losing to Lord Majong is an honorable defeat. Even the descendents who would regret the defeat would have no choice but to know that the opponent was Ma Jong-gong. Would respond.
‘It’s a crouch for progress.’
And if you can see Majonggong in person and learn from him, if you can secretly secure the drifting Mana Cookies, then you can accept this kind of defeat.
In case you didn’t know, I had enough funds. I had enough to buy a decent manor or castle, so it wouldn’t be enough.