Defense magic with different meaning (1)
Eagle statue, the symbol of the Imperial Academy.
In front of him, about 30 students are sitting in three rows. Students wearing red hair thongs shouted slogans for their throats to burst according to the president’s lead.
“Improve the treatment of the lesser class!”
““ “Improve it! Improve!!”””
“Academy, join the movement to improve treatment!”
“““Join me! Join us!!”””
Defense, Healing, Pharmacy – a ‘club for improving the treatment of the lesser class’ formed by students in three columns. The high-pitched voice that echoed through the academy caught the attention of passers-by.
People walking around the area surrounded the protesters as if they were watching a street performance, and the cloud-like crowd included not only students, professors, and researchers, but also employees of the Magic Administration.
“What are you doing in broad daylight?”
“So. I’m going to be busy anyway.”
A dark shadow fell on the faces of the employees. Each of them had an annoyed look on their faces.
It was because the current protest was an unexpected action not authorized by the academy.
“Young people learn bad things from somewhere.”
“There is no such thing as disgrace.”
Employees clicked their tongues and watched the protest. In my mind, I wanted to pull out the members right away. But I couldn’t move quickly.
Geeeeing─────!!
A magic field that separated the protesters and spectators.
The solid barrier was blocking the entry of the staff. It seemed to be the work of sophomore ‘Jane’, as it was sturdy even at first glance.
“Just break it down and go in. It’s an illegal protest anyway.”
“Are you crazy? And what if students get hurt? There are many eyes to see, but they are shouting about trouble.”
There are two ways to pierce the magic field.
Destroy spells or cast powerful attack magic.
The first method was only usable at the moment of manifesting magic. In other words, it was impossible to interfere with magic that had already been completed.
Destruction using attack magic, the second method.
It was the most effective and simple method. No matter how strong Jane’s magic field was, it was just a student’s magic. If you ask the professors around you, you could destroy it right away.
But this is the academy. A place to teach students. In such a sacred place, manifesting offensive magic at the students was against morality. Besides, there were many eyes. There were not only people from the academy, but also outsiders.
This may or may not be the case.
So, only my feet were stomping.
The head of the planning department asked Luna.
“How did you find out how?”
“yes. I called the person most suitable for this situation, but I don’t know when he will arrive…”
Luna stretched her tail as if she was embarrassed. In fact, she had no choice. He was only carrying the responsibility that the manager had passed on as if he were avoiding it.
“What? Did you call the anti-terrorist unit?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
It was when Luna was about to tell the truth. The eyes of the people who were focused on the protesters turned to the back one by one.
At first, only a few
“Hey, hey. there.”
“yes? uh······”
The ripples spread quickly like flames. It wasn’t long before all the attention of the onlookers was focused on it.
The protesters became cold rice in an instant, and the atmosphere in the neighborhood quickly became chaotic.
“Great······”
“Hey, what is it?”
A growing buzz of gossip.
Soon, the tightly packed crowd split like a miracle in the Red Sea. In the meantime, someone proudly walked out and showed himself.
“·······”
A professor who is regarded as having the greatest magic ability ever.
A man who has risen to the pinnacle of the lesser class.
It was Leonard Adonis.
At his appearance, the surroundings became cold. The cold autumn wind stopped blowing, and the chorus of protesters also died down for a while.
A strange silence flows through the area.
The head of the planning department, who was dumbfounded for a moment, looked at Leonard and Luna alternately.
“You-you… are you Professor Leonard?”
“yes. I called because I have some acquaintances.”
“Are these group crazy? You should have said that before!”
The manager hurriedly ran to Leonard’s side. He bowed his head and spoke politely.
“Thank you for your help, Professor.”
“no. Please explain the situation first.”
“That’s because the minority treatment improvement club staged an unauthorized demonstration… These guys even hit the magic field, so there’s no way for us to do anything about it. If you could help me a little-”
“All right.”
Leonard answered briefly. Then, slowly approached the protesters.
jerk- jerk-
One step, another step.
The tension intensifies the closer you get to the magic field. At the same time, the feeling of anticipation in the heart.
Leonard stopped in front of the magic field.
The onlookers watched the scene with bated breath. I wondered how Leonard would convince the students.
Wouldn’t it be enough to sympathize with the same weak class? Wouldn’t you try to conciliate them with warm words? The moment when the thought of ‘ is spreading like an epidemic.
Dismissed ㅡ!
Sparks flew in the magic field. A small gap opened in the solid surface.
It was a magical power collision.
Dismissed ㅡ! Pajijik–!
Waves getting stronger and stronger.
Outsiders thought it was just a conflict, but the mages of the academy, who learned as they learned, understood this situation at once. This wasn’t just a magical clash. Leonard’s overwhelming magic power was pushing Jane’s magic field in general.
The power to go against the ‘laws of magic’. Leonard’s ability that was only heard in words.
A phenomenon beyond common sense made the wizards speechless.
Gripping Support Jik——-!!
The crack widened its area in a short time. Before I knew it, there was a gap big enough for one person to enter.
Leonard stepped into it. He looked straight at the members with cold pupils.
“Improve treatment.”
As he muttered, a red sign was held in his hand. The protest sign held by the member was extorted as “Yeomdong”. After confirming the contents, Leonard made a sneering sneer.
“What the hell do you want?”
“We just want to be treated equally with attack mages.”
The club president took a step closer and said. He had a hopeful face, as if he had finally found someone he could talk to.
“If you look at the number of major government posts and wages, the treatment of attack mages is far-”
“I asked what you want.”
However, Leonard’s reaction was cold. It was a rare coldness. Leonard asked.
“What the hell do you want to achieve with this kind of behavior?”
“·······”
The president and members only then realized.
That Leonard wasn’t here to protect us.
“That, that’s… we are…”
The chairman politely put his hands together. His bright smile suddenly darkened, and he stuttered like a frightened child.
“That’s why… the treatment of lesser magicians is a little bit-“
“The wall of status was torn down more than ten years ago.”
Leonard cut off his words as if they weren’t worth listening to.
“I am no longer treated as a commoner, and I am not treated as an aristocrat. The Empire evaluates individuals purely on merit.”
He looked at the members with insignificant eyes.
“The treatment accordingly is also very meritorious. People with good skills are treated well, and people with poor skills are treated badly. This is true fairness. The world has changed just like that. But.”
A high-pitched voice.
Then, a clear sound penetrated the eardrum.
Tak—!
Leonard snapped his fingers. Then the magic field that surrounded them shattered. Broken like glass. The carefully crafted barrier was destroyed in an instant.
The pieces of magic that fluttered down shattered on the shoulders of the members.
Leonard’s gaze turned to Jane, the creator of the magic field.
As if despising her magic, scolding her inadequacies.
“Even with only this poor capacity.”
Then something fell over my head. It was too fast to react, and it stopped right in front of Jane’s eyes. It was a fruit that fell from a tree.
“Even if you can’t react to a surprise attack like this.”
swish—-
A lighter and a small oil can flew into Leonard’s arms. It was a newcomer who insisted on self-immolation.
“Even if you can’t even understand the psychology of the people around you.”
These were obviously confiscated items.
How could Leonard… we didn’t even notice?
Before Jane’s question could be answered, Leonard continued.
“Even then, do you think that receiving the same treatment as attack mages is equivalent? Do you think you deserve it?”
A sharp blow like a commendation pierced the hearts of the members. It dug into his skin and stabbed him off guard. His flawless logic broke the will of the members.
It felt especially warm to Jane.
Because the inferiority complex he had for Leonard was so huge. Because I was the one who wanted to surpass him more than anyone else.
The current situation is so bitter.
“The actions you have committed degrade the dignity of the lesser class. It is an act that lowers people’s awareness and the status of a wizard.”
Leonard frowned in contempt.
There was nothing wrong with what he said. Rather paradoxically, they were themselves.
He was acting like this for the sake of the lesser class.
Leonard, who is actually a defensive class, is receiving the best treatment in the empire, and it was the Imperial Guard who were protecting the Emperor right away.
In fact, what was lacking was not the treatment of the empire, but their own capabilities.
This reckless demonstration was nothing more than the foolishness of ignorant immature people.
“If you want to change the world, change you guys first. If you do such insignificant things, no one will listen to you.”
short but long.
His reprimand, which was so realistic, was over.
“·······”
The members silently agreed. Jane, who hated Leonard extremely, had no choice but to admit this time.
He is right. Nothing changes like this. It would be more helpful to practice magic at this time.
The obvious truth was not recognized because of a great inferiority complex. It was something that was not covered by the wall of limitations.
It was embarrassing. I was ashamed. It was a shame. It was only then that the gazes of the people gathered here touched me properly, and my whole body became lethargic with the frustration of having done something stupid.
Jane dropped her shoulders. I felt so shabby and pathetic.
By the way······
“So grow up more.”
Leonard’s voice, which he thought was over, flowed quietly.
“Progress until you feel that you are being treated unfairly, even though you have sufficient competence.”
A completely different look than before.
A tone where you can feel even a hint of warmth.
“Then I will stand by your side.”
“·······”
For an instant, Jane’s head went blank. An unknown shock hit her brain.
Could it be that this is the reason why you have refused to sign the request letter and be in charge of the club? Was it waiting for us to realize ourselves?
So many questions filling my head.
But Jane couldn’t utter a word, and Leonard turned his back.
I stared blankly at his back as he slowly walked away.
“·······”
His traces disappeared into the crowd.
The planning department staff who ran after them strongly grabbed the shoulders of the members. said in a meaningful voice.
“I got you guys.”
“Is everyone prepared?”
＊＊＊
home office back.
belt ring-
[Main Quest – Activity]
▶ Classification: Required
▶ Clear condition: Live up to public expectations.
▶ Reward: 3000 points
▶ Status: Incomplete [ 1/5 ]
One episode related to Jane is now finished. I had to finish 4 more episodes to get the reward.
I leaned back in my chair.
“·······”
A tip made by quoting the lines of the original as much as possible.
However, as the members argued, the treatment of the lesser class was inferior to that of the attack wizard. The disparity in the number of national positions and wages was evidence of this.
In other words, what I just said was nothing more than the selfish words and actions of a first-class defense mage. It was nonsense, thinking only of his own position.
According to the original story, today’s incident would have made Jane’s dark heart even thicker.
So I refined the expression as much as possible. Unlike the original Leonard, who used harsh words and actions, he instructed the students in a way that they could understand without feeling antipathy. Also, lines that were not in the original were added.
“I will stand by your side…”
I’m sorry, but it was something I couldn’t keep. It was not a problem that could be solved by taking sides.
Discrimination against the weak is a conflict of the times that can never be resolved. It’s a philosophy that penetrates the worldview like ‘Attack is the best defense’.
No matter how much I was, I couldn’t change the setting once decided. If that was possible, I wouldn’t be suffering like this now.
I shook off the influx of thoughts and opened the magic book. [Understanding Space: Magnification of Magical Power] has been thoroughly read.
After reading the table of contents, I was about to jump to the first lecture page
────!
The crystal ball was dyed purple. This time it was a text message.
It’s not like there’s a curse in the magic book, and how to get in touch if you just want to open the book.
I checked the text right away.
[ Jeniel: Leonard, are you busy? ]
[ Jeniel: If you have time, let’s go see Karios with me. ]
Jeniel’s sudden contact.
Missed texts flooding in at the same time.
[ Narsha: We have a meeting today? So please get in touch. Is the crystal ball a decoration? ]
[ Meriel: Mr. Leonard. Because of the healing invention project, but when can we meet? ]
[ Regilos: So when do you eat with Yerina? Do you believe only the real brother? ]
[Yerina: What is our professor doing without contact? ]
[ Reinan: The book you talked about last time… ]
It was the result of the habit of not checking the phone often.
I was worried while looking at the crystal ball.
Magic polishing and Jeniel and Narsha.
Which of the three should I choose?
First of all, magic polishing can be done at any time, so it is excluded. The only ones left are Jeniel and Narsha…
[ Where should I go? ]
I sent a reply to Jeniel.
I’m sorry to Narsha and the project team members, but now Jeniel was number one. This is because Jeniel’s help was essential to abusing the ‘exception clause’.
Besides, it’s been quite a while since I haven’t seen Karios.
His long-awaited honeymoon was ruined, his father passed away due to his lack of ability, he attacked me with his anger awakening, he killed two people even though he was on death row, and he was disciplined by the academy, so his mentality would not be perfect.
You are probably drowning in pessimistic self-reproach.
Still, he is the main character, and he is the one who has to fight the devil, but on the other hand, I was worried. Moreover, this prison incident could have shaken Jeniel’s heart toward Karios.
The reason why Jeniel fell in love with him was because of his ‘kindness’.
elaborate
For the sake of Karios’ mentality and for the sake of their relationship, it is right to accompany Jeniel.
[You just have to stand in front of the Hectare Hall! I’ll pick you up! ]
Just in time, a reply from Jeniel.
I grabbed my robe and left the office.
······
-If something bad happens to your husband, you should hurry up and visit him and take care of him with utmost sincerity.
ㅡIf you do that, people in the Cedric family won’t like it. It’s all hateful behavior. Go ahead.
The request that Cecil, the mother, gave to Jeniel a little while ago.
Because of the instigation, I had no choice but to go to Karios’ mansion.
boo woo woo-
A sedan that goes smoothly. A trip I never wanted.
Still, Leonard was comforting. I just wanted to thank you for staying by my side whenever I was having a hard time.
Jeniel looked at Leonard. Sitting in the seat next to him, he was lost in thought.
“What do you think Leonard?”
“just.”
“why? Because you hate Karios?”
I heard that Karios, who had lost his temper, attacked Leonard.
That’s why it’s a worrying expression to dismiss.
“It’s not like that. I forgot everything that day.”
“Ohh- as expected~”
Jeniel tapped Leonard’s forearm. Well, there was no way that Leonard had an aftertaste. Because the bowl itself is a different person from someone who is a nerd.
With a proud smile, Leonard said.
“Actually, I have something to tell you.”
“yes? What?”
Jeniel pricked up his ears and listened. He leaned towards Leonard.
After thinking for a moment, Leonard opened his mouth.
“In this pharmaceutical invention project-”
Horns sounding at the same time.
Bread—————!!
A roar that hit his eardrums obscured Leonard’s words. The knight looked in the rearview mirror and lowered his head.
“I’m sorry, Miss Jeniel, Miss Leonard. The car in front stopped suddenly.”
“it’s okay. It was enough if I didn’t have an accident.”
Jeniel waved his hand and passed it. I focused on Leonard’s words again.
“Sorry I didn’t hear. what?”
“・・・・・Don’t hate Karios either.”
Because Karios needs at least one support.
Leonard said only behind his back. And then he smiled lightly.
“This is all.”
“What is it, cool.”
Jeniel returned the tilted body to its original state. I pursed my lips and looked out the window.
Eventually, the sedan arrived at its destination.
When the driver opened the door, the butler who had been there earlier greeted them.
“Thank you for visiting, Mr. Leonard and Mr. Jeniel. I will take you inside the mansion.”
A white-haired butler with a benevolent smile.
Leonard and Jeniel followed him into the mansion. True to the reputation of the Cedric family, the inside was spacious and decorated with a splendid interior. It was more like a castle than a mansion.
“This is Karios-sama’s sleeping quarters.”
The butler pointed to a room at the end of the hallway. After that, he bowed his head and left.
The time to finally meet Karios had come.
“let’s go.”
“Uh.”
Leonard took one step ahead. Jeniel followed.
jerk- jerk-
A hallway with a somewhat eerie atmosphere.
The closer the distance to the sleeping quarters, the more ominous I felt. Come to think of it, this was the hardest time for him.
The misfortune that befell Karios one after another, which was not in the original work.
I wonder if that’s why I’m depressed, or if I’m having bad thoughts.
I was worried because I was about to meet Karios. I was worried that I would not have made an extreme choice.
The stride that naturally speeds up.
jerk- jerk-
Leonard reached the door a few steps faster than Jeniel. Gulp – After swallowing dry saliva, he slowly pulled the doorknob.
Kiki profit ·······
Karios’ sleeping quarters were slowly revealed through the gap in the door.
A musty smell filled the room. Sunlight hidden behind curtains. A bottle of wine lying on the table and Karios lying on the floor.
“·······”
Leonard’s face hardened. I couldn’t believe the reality in front of me.
Just as I was about to seek help with my trembling lips, I heard a belated snoring.
“Careaaa…”
The source of the sound was Karios’ nostrils.
Carios was asleep. The sun had risen in the middle of the sky, but it was still sleeping. Looking back, the boy’s condition was unreasonable.
No matter how soundly he fell into sleep, needle marks were clearly visible at the corners of his mouth, and on his stomach, which was loosely covered, the boat pier was woven like a skein of thread.
It was a sight that was difficult to capture. There were no unemployed people like this.
Kung-!
Leonard immediately closed the door. Fortunately, Jeniel couldn’t see the room.
If you witnessed this scene, if you saw him not showing any remorse, it was undoubtedly a divorce. I had to stop it somehow.
again – again –
Jeniel, who came belatedly, tilted his head and asked.
“Why don’t you go in, Leonard?”
“Uh… that’s it .”