Chapter 158
Meggen Richeld.
The head of the public magic class.
The academy’s strongest magician who reached the 8th class level at the age of only 52.
Even in terms of pure combat power, he is one of the strongest in the academy.
It is said that he was once expected to be a candidate for the owner of the Mage Tower, but for some reason he kicked himself out and took over the academy department.
(hehehe~, that kind of guy is calling.)
‘It’s an absurd way, but it must be an invitation.’
I took a letter out of my pocket and shook it.
A letter arrived this morning in the name of Director Meggen.
‘I thought what you said back then was a pretense.’
I never thought I would send a letter the very next day.
‘It’s no wonder they invited me like this.’
(Are you asking me to come to the class of the guy who is the head of the department?)
‘that’s right.’
The content of the letter was a bit peculiar.
The place I want you to come to is the classroom where classes are held supervised by the head of department Meggen.
In short, to come to listen to his class.
‘Because it’s the department head’s class, it would be an honor if he asked me to come.’
Classes by talented people at the level of the head of department are not often held.
At most once or twice a month? It is also common for nobles to be so busy that even that event is canceled.
Ask students from other classes to come to such a class?
(You can refuse if you don’t like it.)
‘What kind of freezing to death is rejection during student time? And there’s no harm in taking his class.’
I did not refuse to go.
What matters is his intentions.
‘Speaking of Meggen Richeld… … .’
I didn’t know about him, so I only smiled subtlely.
‘are you okay. At least he’s not evil.’
That much I could say with certainty.
… … That doesn’t mean you can’t be relieved.
* * *
“In the realm of a wizard, the criteria for determining that level are the amount of mana you have, the number of circles formed, and the mental strength to control them.”
Apparently, the subject of Meggen’s lecture seemed to be about the elements necessary to advance to a higher level as a magician.
sorcerer’s realm.
1 circle… … 2nd circle… … 3rd circle… … .
It wouldn’t be the magician’s goal just to increase the number of circles of magic he could control.
What matters is the truth.
What is he trying to achieve by raising his level and using more complex and powerful magic?
“Attain the laws of the world in human form and spirit.”
It’s a vague sound indeed.
It may be the sound of catching floating clouds.
But that is the ultimate goal of the study of magic.
“The more complex the realm of magic becomes, the more diverse things become possible.”
At first, it was all about making fire or water and generating wind.
But gradually you can deal with things other than attributes.
space or gravity… … . Further, to the realm of time.
“A human who has reached the end will be able to do anything that their mana can reach.”
All-around.
Anything is possible with magic.
Creation, as well as the annihilation of all that is hostile to it.
A world literally made possible by the wizard’s will.
“… … It would be grandiose to say this, but in short, the true intention of magic transcends the human frame.”
First of all, overcome yourself.
Department head Meggen added so.
“If you can understand the world and compose its laws with magic, then one day humans will surely reach that stage. It was claimed by the ancestors who had pursued magic from before.”
Above all, human magic has continued to develop.
“In fact, in the past history, the level of wizards has continued to rise.”
he claimed so.
“The first wizards risked their lives to create just one circle and had to put their heart and soul into it.”
because I didn’t know how
The children listening to this story right now can’t imagine it. In fact, the students’ expressions showed that they did not understand.
… … Except for one person.
I mean.
I, Xi’an.
“After that, a person who establishes two circles appeared. It was the same after that.”
Magic has always evolved.
“Right now, there are people with the 8th circle.”
Meggen lightly tapped the left side of my chest with his fist as if pointing at himself.
“One day there will be someone who reaches 9.”
as if sure
“Maybe it will be one of the students here.”
After saying so seriously, he asks the students a question this time.
“So what do you think are the most important qualities to take magic to the next level?”
It doesn’t matter if it’s wrong.
As he speaks, several of the students appear eager to answer.
“You tell me. name is?”
“My name is Kane Rovers.”
“Yes, Kane. What do you think?”
A student named Kane proudly begins to tell the answer he thinks.
“What is needed to elevate magic to a higher level.”
“Okay, what do you need?”
“I think it’s pedigree and talent!”
“… … hmm. is it.”
“yes!”
As if he had no doubts, he seemed to firmly believe that the answer he gave was the correct one.
“For generations, the development of magic has been accomplished by those of noble blood with talent. The history of the empire proves that.”
The boy was taking the achievements of great men for granted as if they were his own.
“And since we inherit the blood of such people, of course we will produce results that match it.”
“Do you think so?”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
It wasn’t just the boy who insisted. Several students from high aristocrats nodded their heads in agreement.
Of course, not all students were like that.
At that moment, as if revealing repressed hostility, several of the students widened their eyes.
“Right. … … Then what do you think?”
There is no point in listening to one person’s answer.
This time, Meggen deliberately singled out one student.
“draft.”
“… … yes?”
I, who had been quietly listening with my chin resting on my desk, blinked my eyes in surprise.
Xian of the black magic class.
call me
At that moment, the students were silent. Like why is he here?
However, because Meggen had allowed it, he couldn’t argue.
“You mean that question from before?”
“What is your opinion? … … Do you think otherwise?”
“well… … Sleep differently.”
I pretend to take a break for a while.
Some students send eyes full of anticipation.
I, Xian, is a typical student who belongs to the axis of those who do not have it. Her birthplace is unknown, let alone a black magic class major.
Still I am strong
It seems that people are already implicitly saying that I am the strongest among freshmen.
Kkeuk… … . yes that’s me
“Pedigree and environment create talent. … … Isn’t that roughly correct?”
What came out of my mouth were words they didn’t expect.
“Hoo? Why?”
“It’s noble and nabal, and I’m not sure about that, as I’m from the street, but at least it’s true that the children of those noble people have a higher chance.”
soberly anyway.
I didn’t mean to sympathize, but it was true.
given environment.
The car of wealth, the car of talent, and the network.
It could never be ignored.
It is said that dragons fly from the stream, but in reality it must be different.
Why would a dragon live in Gaecheon?
“Isn’t it true that the more you eat well in childhood, the stronger your body and the more you have acquired mana?”
It’s not just about magic.
The impression that a person who has nothing achieves greatness at the end of hard work? Try to find it in a fairy tale book.
“Surprisingly, Xian. You would say that.”
“… … I am just not interested in the little things.”
After saying it cynically, I ask if I need to say more.
Dean Meggen glanced at me as if it was all right, and I sat back down.
For some reason, it feels like the eyes of disapproval have multiplied.
(Oh my God, couldn’t I have been more polite?)
‘What do you do with your mouth? … … Who do you like?’
(Uhm?)
I’ll explain to Emily later.
“Then . . . … .” Then he instructs the assistant professors to bring something.
“If you talk about it, the class will be sluggish. Why don’t you try it yourself?”
testing?
What the assistant professors brought was a blue sphere roughly the size of an adult male’s head.
“This is a solid substance after condensing a large amount of mana. I haven’t put an official name on it because it’s still for research, but… … . Well, I am temporarily calling it a Mana Crystal.”
Mana Crystal.
After condensing a large amount of mana, a special spell was applied to it to materialize the mana.
‘aha… … . Right. What is that substance?’
is in memory Did it exist as a material item?
Even at this point, it was still incomplete.
Well, the reason he showed that was probably not just for bragging.
for one practice.
“The amount of mana condensed in this mana crystal is enough to fill the entire building where you are taking classes right now.”
I couldn’t believe it, but it must be true.
If you don’t have that much mana in the first place, you can’t achieve that kind of materialization.
“And even though this material is solid, it retains the properties of mana. … … I mean like this.”
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As he nodded, a mana crystal came to mind.
It seized mana with suspicion and launched it into the air.
In short, that old man is lightly controlling the amount of magic power the size of a building with just a glance.
‘It’s a monster… … .’
(That’s significant, that wizard. I never thought human willpower would be displayed like that.)
Of course, only about 20% of these students knew what it meant.
After Meggen, who showed a demonstration, finished the operation, the mana crystal came down to the floor again.
It is so light that it makes no sound.
“Special points will be given to those who floated this object using magic manipulation.”
“Is that true?”
“of course. Anyone can challenge. Ah, there is nothing to be obsessed with in order. If everyone succeeds, I’ll give everyone points.”
At that, the students go out with excited expressions.
I just watch without any motivation.
(Is it okay for our Xian to not come forward? You like to go first, don’t you?)
‘why me? It doesn’t matter the order. … … It’s annoying standing in line. Why don’t you wait until it’s quiet.’
(Well, it’s okay. Because those kids won’t succeed anyway.)
It was as Emily guessed.
Students who rushed with enthusiasm.
Each of them tried to manipulate the mana crystal using the skills they had honed so far.
“Turn it off!”
“Oh, don’t move!”
“It’s ridiculously heavy! No, it’s light, but strangely heavy!”
Failed.
The crystal ball did not move even one millimeter.
“It won’t be easy. didn’t you say This substance is the condensed amount of mana the size of this building.”
Bizarrely, the actual weight is, at best, a similarly sized ball weight.
However, if you try to float it in the air by mana manipulation, it will be crushed by the enormous amount of mana, and no matter what you do.
‘Light but heavy… … . It’s a contradictory object.’
Probably not many freshmen will succeed in that. Michelle Whistinil is possible. But the guy isn’t here. Maybe you’re hanging around somewhere.
The children all failed and passed out exhausted.
I haven’t even touched it yet, so I just watch it leisurely.
“Sian, won’t you?”
“I have to. yep, yep Is it a success if I just lift that heavy crystal ball?”
“Of course.”
You have to do it.
I shrugged my shoulders and approached the crystal ball.
(Shall I give you tips?)
‘it’s okay. It’s not that difficult.’
(Well, it would be easy with the current draft.)
The point is the control of magical power.
Don’t forget that it’s the amount of mana the size of a building.
“It just won’t work because you’re just trying to lift it up.”
I deliberately spoke with the feeling of being listened to, then touched the crystal ball and took possession of all that large amount of mana.
The crystal ball is stained black.
Characteristics of Magi.
“indeed… … .”
Dean Meggen seems to have noticed.
The point is different.
Once fully aware of and mastering the massive amounts of mana.
“It’ll work out somehow… … .”
After that, you just have to manipulate it.
As I move my palm slowly upward, the crystal ball rises accordingly.
‘… … Is it still this much?’
Even so, this is probably enough for the result the department head wants.
“I see, it’s amazing mana control. Above all, it only takes that much time to seize this amount of mana.”
Outright praise.
“Amazing. draft.”
It felt as if I was being deliberately listened to.
… … Maybe it’s not an illusion.
Anyway, because I’m overjoyed.