Defense magic with different meaning (3)
late night.
I sat in my office and perused the magic book. As time is time, there were no more interruptions.
Slowly-
Pages turn slowly.
150 years ago, Archmage Mihawk wrote [Understanding Space: Magnification of Magical Power].
Perhaps because it was an area I hadn’t set up myself, the principles and processes of magic were all unfamiliar. It was a difficult difficulty even for me, who has the characteristic of being a master of defense magic.
It will take quite a while to master all of this.
However, there is nothing to worry about.
Because I had another attribute [Magical Insight].
Unique Attribute Shop
「Magical Insight」
+ 3,000,000 points
The price alone is 3 million points.
A unique characteristic that only Leonard has in the world.
It is the core of one of the greatest talents of all time, and the eyes of a sage that sees through all magical truths.
With this fraudulent ability, nothing was impossible, at least in terms of magic. The ‘Laws of Magic’, which established the standards of modern magic, were useless in front of ‘Magical Insight’.
Squeak- Squeak-
Understanding grows faster as time goes by.
A myriad of knowledge accumulated in the brain.
So I waited for someone while exploring new studies. The moon, which had been visible through the window, disappeared over the building.
smart-
knocking sound then.
When I opened the door with [Depression], a certain female wizard came into the office. He was a person who didn’t fit in with my office, but I wasn’t taken aback as I was expecting this meeting. asked calmly.
“What is going on?”
The one who came to the office in the middle of the night is Jane.
A face as gentle as a sheep was reflected in my retina.
“I have a question for you.”
Jane clenched her fists and said. As if she had come with a great promise, there was strong hostility in her bright eyes.
“How did you do it?”
“·······”
“How did you destroy my magic field?”
It looked like it was overheated. It was a bit of an odd question.
But I also foresaw this situation.
This afternoon, the chastened Jane must have met Professor Reina by chance. She must have gained new motivation from her kind appearance and practiced defense magic until now. Then, he remembered his easily destroyed magic field, and came to find out why.
I said while closing the magic book.
“I saw a loophole.”
In the original work, Leonard’s line was recited the same way.
“I saw a gap in your insignificant magical power and low-perfection magic, and the magic penetrated through the gap. That’s all.”
It may sound disrespectful, but it was all true. Leonard’s eyes could see the flow of magical power. To be precise, the grain of magic was visible.
Thanks to the skill of “Magical Insight”, an insight that can only be obtained by Leonard.
With that fraudulent ability, he accurately saw through the loopholes in the magic field, and injected magic power to exceed the limit of magic power. Just as magic cannot be manifested if mana is insufficient, magic cannot be maintained even if mana is excessive.
Using that simple logic, Jane’s magic field was destroyed.
This is an obvious ‘fact’.
However, if the level of knowledge is not right, the conversation will not work normally.
It was just nonsense to Jane, who did not know Leonard’s privilege.
Jane’s eyes widened. He bit into his teeth and asked as if questioning.
“What did you see?”
“A loophole in your magic.”
“How did you see it? Where was the sloppy?”
But there was no way to explain it.
Because 「Magical Insight」 was a talent beyond common sense.
I was just quoting Leonard’s lines.
“Everything from one to ten is flimsy. The quality of magic is superior to that of other students, but it is at a level that is neither more nor less than that. There’s no way that the magic that I neglected to practice with faith in that poor talent could be perfect.”
For an instant, Jane’s lower lip trembled.
I don’t know if he’s feeling anger or if he’s shuddering with shame, but it’s clear that the relationship between the two has deteriorated because of this line. It was also one of the reasons why Jane had a firm black heart in the original work.
“·······”
“The reason you remain silent now is because there is nothing wrong with what I said.”
As usual, the conversation between the two ends here.
Leonard would say, ‘Leave if you have no more questions,’ and Jane would turn away haughtily.
But I couldn’t utter the last line.
Now that information that Reina is a mind reader is known to the public.
It was because I also had the responsibility to prevent Jane’s blackening.
“Also, the reason why your magic is weak is because I heard the essential reason.”
For that reason, I continued a conversation that was not in the original story.
“Defense magic is originally a science that exists for others. It has the highest value when it protects, protects, and covers someone. But what about your defense magic?”
Jane, a character who has not given any particular setting.
However, her inner side was described in detail. Jane has great ambitions. I have a desire to be the best. I want to excel, be noticed, and recognized more than anyone else.
As if there was a hole in her chest, as if something was broken, her satisfaction that would never be filled.
For Jane, defensive magic was just a means.
To fill the void of lost self-esteem.
“You are only for yourself. He sees defensive magic as just a tool to realize his desires.”
Could it be that he accurately penetrated the psychology?
A crack opened in Jane’s hostility.
“It’s full of loopholes when you handle magic with that kind of mind and mindset that deviate from reason.”
The strong inferiority complex toward me, and the heat-bearing expression gradually distorted. The trembling of the lips spread to the whole body, and the momentum that was like a fire was broken.
“So, you are just staying at that level.”
“·······”
Even at that moment, only the vicious eyes remained.
Her pride was strong. Jane clenched her fists and muttered lowly.
“Then you can change it…”
A trembling voice.
“You just have to change your thinking…”
Something burning in the depths that followed.
“You just have to develop to the level the professor said.”
If my guess is correct, it must be Jane’s passion.
Her will, which had been blocked by the wall of talent, and cooled down by the coldness of the world. A desire covered with an inferiority complex. Emotions that had disappeared for a while were rekindled.
Jane raised her finger and pointed at me.
“Leave it smart. How far will I grow?”
Then, he quickly left the office. I silently watched the empty seat she had left.
“·······”
Certainly, he is an outstanding character.
To visit a professor with the highest authority in the academic world at this late hour and point a finger at him.
It’s a warning to watch carefully.
Well… it wasn’t a very nice look, but it was definitely a positive sign. And strangely enough, I liked the look.
Maybe it’s because it’s a side that the real Lee Jin-wook doesn’t have.
“······under.”
I laughed lightly. I tried to open the magic book again, but turned on the crystal ball. I read the text message sent to my assistant, Rainan.
[ Rainan: Professor, I got the book you mentioned the other day. And I am still receiving support for teaching assistants… but there are only candidates who are not very good at it. It still seems like it will take some time. ]
Abel Urs, a black magician and assistant who died in “Lucadelos’ First Attack”.
This created a hole in Leonard’s teaching staff, and Reinan was conducting an interview to fill the void.
This year is the sabbatical year, so it doesn’t matter if one member is missing, but problems arise from next year when they return to the church. This is because Leonard, as a professor, also has to take care of his research and thesis performance.
“I just needed one, but…”
I caressed my lower jaw and pondered.
Even though she is a bum, Jane is quite a useful talent.
In addition, I completed the 1st and 2nd year courses in my first year, and this year, I was planning to graduate early by completing the 3rd and 4th year courses. In other words, from next year, all the conditions for teaching assistants were met.
I wrote back to Ryan.
[Don’t go through any more interviews. Found some decent talent. ]
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Friday the week ends.
The second part of the Intermediate Defense Magic class.
Reina packed her major books and headed to the Adonis Hall. Students were gathered in the spacious interior, and there was Leonard and a simple blackboard on the podium.
Reina gave Leonard a light glance. Then he went up to the podium and looked down at the students.
“It’s already the second time, everyone!”
Raina smiled brightly and waved her hand.
A student with a particularly bad complexion was spotted on her radar. It was Jane who was sitting at the far end. Her fair skin, like a baby’s, was crumbly today, and her dark circles reached down to her cheekbones. He had a thick tissue stuck in his nostrils, probably from a nosebleed.
Jane’s inner thoughts can be heard at the same time.
– Maybe it’s because I practiced all night, so I’m sleepy… I feel like I’m out of my mind…
Raina smiled at her mother. However, he did not directly praise Jane. Because I’m a kid who hates being read.
“ruler! Let the lecture begin!”
The lecture started with fighting spirit.
Today, it was my turn to teach the first lecture, a defense magic called [Petium]. Reina, who floated the chalk with [Infernal motion], explained the theory first.
“[Petium] is simply a defense magic using a shield. The location of the manifestation is the magician’s right wrist, but depending on the will, it can also manifest on the left wrist. Like this.”
Geeing—————!
A rectangular translucent magic field was manifested on Reina’s wrist. If you look only at the appearance, it was similar to the shield of the police riot squad.
“It’s a relatively easy difficulty for intermediate defense magic. Some gifted students learn it in a day. The ceremony is also very simple.”
[Petium]’s spell was projected in the air of Adonis Hall.
A total of 56 magic circles.
Considering that it was an ‘intermediate defense magic’, it was definitely on the simple side.
“Besides, there are great advantages. Does anyone know?”
Reina looked around at the students and asked. At the same time, almost all of the students avoided her gaze. It was a response that he showed every time without fail.
“Me.”
But then, an arm rose between the students.
That identity was none other than Jane. Rayna pointed to Jane.
“okay. Would Jane speak?”
“The expression stays on the go.”
“answer!”
「Barrier」 or 「Iberium」 could manifest only in a stationary state, but 「Patium」 was possible while moving. It was also able to maintain expression while moving. To put it simply, it was a wizard’s shield.
Reina raised her thumb.
“Ool~ It’s great that you matched this? Did you come to prepare?”
“no. I already knew.”
Jane replied triumphantly. But Rayna knew the truth.
– Phew, I’m glad. Because it’s something I’ve studied before. Leonardo must have thought it was surprising, right?
It was as cute an idea as it looks.
Reina barely managed to stop the laughter from bursting out.
“Then it’s even better. Now applause.”
clap clap clap clap
Applause rang in the Adonis Hall.
This was followed by an explanation of “Petium”. In the process, Reina used the word ‘warlock’ repeatedly.
“Because it can manifest while moving, it is advantageous in battles against warlocks.”
“It’s a magic that helps allies advance. It was also useful in the war against the warlocks 30 years ago.”
It was because it was a mandatory rule for professors of lesser classes.
It was a kind of ideological education.
Warlocks, the greatest danger to the empire.
Since their main goal was the fall of the Empire, the kingdom academy instills the idea that ‘warlocks are enemies of the empire and are evil that must never be sympathized with’. If it is to prevent the blackening of wizards, he does not mind brainwashing education.
This unique education stopped at the Kingdom Academy a few decades ago, but is now continued at the Imperial Academy.
And that’s only for the weaker series.
“However, since the effective area of [Petium] is not wide, its effect is maximized when there are a large number of defense mages rather than a small number. In other words, it means that it is good when dealing with a large number of warlocks.”
The reason was simple and clear.
It was because of the overwhelmingly high percentage of lesser classes among black magicians. They succumbed to the sweet temptation of being able to manifest powerful black magic, comparable to offensive magic.
Furthermore, the aftermath of Lucar Delos was great in the creation of the absurd law called ‘The Duties of Lesser Professors’.
Luca delos, a drug wizard and a candidate for archmage who was born around the same time as Frederick.
He, too, was a student at the Imperial Academy—even though he was born among warlocks.
However, as time went on, he felt the limitations of the lesser class and realized that the empire favored the attack class, so he followed his parents and turned to a warlock.
As his notoriety grew, a bizarre fashion spread among the lesser classes.
You won’t be treated anyway, let’s become a warlock like Luca Delos and gain notoriety.
For that reason, the imperial academy had a rule limited to lesser classes. The educational video played during the orientation was similar.
This was outright discrimination.
······But what’s the matter?
It is the will of the empire that even a single professor cannot refuse.
“Then, let’s finish the explanation here, and now let’s all practice.”
match-!
Reina clapped her hands and said. Then the gathered students spread widely to both sides.
······
“Then, let’s finish the explanation here, and now let’s all practice.”
match-!
Reina’s voice spread with the sound of hand clapping.
Jane smiled sinisterly. The corners of the mouth that went up to the deep dark circles were a nuisance in itself.
“Hehe…”
Laughter that I spilled without even knowing it.
When the long-awaited practice time arrived, joy was uncontrollable. Unnoticed by everyone here, Jane had been preparing for Petium. That was the reason why I stayed up all night.
I forcibly opened my closed eyelids, and slapped my cheek to wake up from the fatigue that was coming in as I practiced [Petium].
In order to press Leonard’s nose, to prove that the remarks that ignored him were wrong, he prepared with blood.
Geeing——–
Seniors practicing “Petium” around them.
But Jane wasn’t even prepared. It was to show the image of ‘I can do well even if I don’t have to work hard’. To do so, he desperately needed God’s help.
“please please······”
Jane put her hands together and prayed.
The total number of students is 50.
Since one professor could not individually coach 50 wizards during the lecture, Leonard attended as an assistant teacher. The two will teach 25 students each. In other words, Reina could have been hired as the guidance teacher if he was stubborn.
‘Are you listening? If I mess up this time, I’ll turn into a warlock right away.’
Did the anti-threat prayer work?
Leonard headed to the area where Jane was.
“name.”
“This is Third Year Thairn.”
“Let’s try to manifest it right away.”
“yes!”
Seeing this, Jane immediately crossed her legs. I waited for Leonard as arrogantly as possible.
“It has form, but lacks solidity. Not only can you not block an attack with this kind of magic, but there is a possibility that it will be easily destroyed by impact. Still, it’s not bad for a first time, so if you keep practicing, it will develop into good magic.”
“Yes, thanks Professor!”
Leonard is slowly approaching.
“next.”
“Grade 4. This is Veron.”
In no time, it came right next to me.
The previous turn, Veron, could not even manifest [Petium].
“That… doesn’t manifest, Professor.”
It was a golden opportunity. It was an opportunity to highlight one’s capabilities.
“It’s because the level of understanding of the technique is low. Please review it until next time.”
“yes.”
Leonard moved to the end with a short advice.
jerk- jerk-
He finally stood before Jane.
Jane said her name sullenly.
“Jane in the second year.”
“Let’s try to manifest it right away.”
Leonard recommended apparitions regardless. That proud attitude was about to collapse soon. Open your eyes and see clearly what kind of person I am.
Jane manifested the “Petium” she had been practicing until she died.
Geeing——–
A rectangular magic field ejected from the wrist.
A dazzling figure that shimmers in the light.
It was a flawless 「Petium」. It was the most perfect expression I had ever practiced.
“·······”
Leonard looked at him wordlessly. It was clear that he was so shocked that he was at a loss for words. He was taken aback by his unexpected appearance.
Jane asked with a huhu-smile.
“how about it? Perfect, right? So much so that no one can easily destroy it.”
To pay back the humiliation suffered during the protest like this.
It was cool even I thought. I was so proud I was about to die.
Now it was perfect as long as I praised it once and turned it off to the side. Everything was to come true as imagined. By the way······
“······Not at all.”
Leonard’s reaction was different than expected.
He looked at Jane with cold eyes, and leisurely raised his arm and snapped his fingers.
Tak──────!
A clear sound that reminds you of a certain moment.
At the same time, Jane’s “Petium” was smashed. completely shattered Jane stared blankly at the pieces of magic scattered on the floor.
It must have been perfect, but how…
“It’s a mess.”
“Yes······? However-“
“It’s just as lax as last time. I didn’t expect to grow up in a short time, but as expected.”
A direct statement that destroys the efforts of the past.
After saying that, Leonard tried to move. I was about to move on to the next turn. But Jane’s voice stopped him.
“I’ll do it again.”
“…?”
Leonard’s gaze reached over his shoulder.
Soon after, Leonard stood in front of Jane again. He repeated the same words as the first time.
“Let’s try to manifest it right away.”
“······yes.”
Jane immediately warmed up her magic.
Geeing——–
“Petium” expressed with great care
However, it collapsed powerlessly at Leonard’s gesture.
Tak──────!
It was destroyed again.
Jane bit her molars. said in an angry voice.
“Again.”
Magic manifested without permission.
“Petium” took shape in an instant.
Geeing———
sand castle carefully built
Tak──────!
He collapsed powerlessly in front of Leonard.
It was an indescribable sense of despair. It felt like a wall I couldn’t get over.
But Jane didn’t give up.
“Again.”
Leonardo never left her either. Silently destroyed magic.
Tak──────!
A common fall that repeats like that.
Jane’s magic is helplessly destroyed like a candle in front of the wind.
“Again.”
“·······”
“Again.”
“·······”
“Again.”
“·······”
Jane continued to challenge with a mind of seven battles, but Jane’s will was still the same, but her body could not support it. The tissue stuck in her nose was stained red.
Jane barely spoke.
“Everything… again…”
It was dizzy. My vision gradually became blurry. I had a severe headache, and my whole body felt heavy as if it were wet. The exhaustion and mana consumption of the past overlapped, and the physical condition dropped rapidly.
“Everything, again…”
Jane, who never gave up
Tak──────!
With Leonard’s magic destruction, he passed out as it was.
“uuu ;”