Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 92

‘Are they really okay?’

 

While Tijiling was worried about that, Professor Garsia kindly answered.

 

“As long as their magical power is intact, they’ll be fine. It’s all recoverable.”

 

“Oh… yes…”

 

Professor Garsia, unaware that Tijiling had subtly taken a step back, smiled innocently.

 

“I’m so glad. Getting struck by lightning is fine, but if your inner magical power gets harmed…”

 

“Yes…”

 

“Come now, Tijiling. It’s alright to come closer. Everyone is safe.”

 

***

 

“Is everyone okay?!”

 

Yi-Han dispelled his Invisibility and rushed over hurriedly.

 

The moment he cast the lightning spell, Perkunthra’s emotions were also transmitted to Yi-Han.

 

Just as Perkunthra could read Yi-Han’s emotions, Yi-Han could also read Perkunthra’s.

 

We’re screwed!

 

It was a brief, simple emotion, but the moment the lightning struck, Yi-Han understood something was wrong.

 

Damn, this crazy spirit Perkunthra could not control their power and almost incinerated everything with their spell! – Thought Yi-Han.

 

Yi-Han did not consider it was because his own magical power was overflowing.

 

In the first place, Perkunthra had borrowed his arm to help cast the spell. Who else could be at fault but Perkunthra? – Also Yi-Han.

 

And it was not completely wrong either.

 

Fortunately, Professor Garsia’s arrival was not too late. Seeing her safely taking in the students, Yi-Han was relieved.

 

”As expected, the only one with eyes open!”

 

Seeing the hurrying Yi-Han, Professor Garsia gave a benevolent smile.

 

She wondered who had cast that spell. As expected, it was Yi-Han.

 

“Everyone is fine.”

 

“Thank goodness!”

 

“They did get a bit electrocuted, though.”

 

“…?”

 

Yi-Han had a similar reaction to Tijiling’s. While both students showed the same puzzled reaction, Professor Garsia remained unshaken.

 

A true educator had to give the same answers even if students repeated the same questions.

 

“They’ll be okay as long as their magical power is intact. It’s recoverable.”

 

“…Oh… yes.”

 

Yi-Han mirrored Tijiling’s action earlier by taking a step back. Tijiling, who was already a step back, nodded approvingly.

 

“Hello!”

 

“Urgh…”

 

“Ack…”

 

The captured students were a mess, having not only their magical power drained but also electrocuted on top of that.

 

Seeing some White Tigers students trembling from the lightning, Yi-Han sighed.

 

‘Damn. They’ll probably resent me for saving them.’

 

Yi-Han would have done that, too, if he were in their shoes.

 

– I saved you guys.

 

– Th-thank… Hey wait. If you could take down that vine monster, why’d you knock us out too with the lightning?

 

– The famous spirit helping me was dumber than I thought and couldn’t control their power.

 

– You expect me to believe that?!

 

Even if they could instant-kill the vine monster, saying they could not control their power would sound like bullshit to Yi-Han too.

 

“Now, everyone. Stand up.”

 

Professor Garsia waved her wand, loosening the students’ stiffened muscles and replenishing their lost magical power.

 

Watching from behind, Yi-Han was newly astonished.

 

‘Professor Garsia can use recovery magic too?’

 

Considering the magic he had seen her use before, the spectrum of magic Professor Garsia wielded was truly broad.

 

Unlike other professors who only paid attention to their area of expertise, Professor Garsia’s repertoire was abnormally comprehensive.

 

I wonder why? – Yi-Han thought.

 

“Th… Thank you, Ms. Garsia.”

 

“Thank you so much.”

 

“Give your thanks to Yi-Han here. He bravely took down the vine monster and saved you all.”

 

“……”

 

The White Tiger students looked at Yi-Han with complicated expressions.

 

Angrago spoke up as their representative.

 

“Thanks, Wardanaz.”

 

“Don’t get caught aga…”

 

Yi-Han was about to say, “Don’t get caught again if you hate it so much,” but stopped himself.

 

The response was different from what he had expected.

 

‘Hm?’

 

He was sure they would say something like, “You almost killed us, you evil necromantic bastard,” but the White Tiger students gratefully acquiesced.

 

Yi-Han wondered if they were just putting on an act before Professor Garsia.

 

But that was not the case.

 

Angrago was looking at Yi-Han with a mix of resentment and gratitude.

 

“I hate to say this as a knight… but not properly thanking someone for the grace they’ve shown isn’t the way of knights. Thank you.”

 

“So does this mean we’ll let go of all our bad blood before?”

 

“That’s not it. Don’t get the wrong idea, Wardanaz.”

 

“……”

 

The cold response stung Yi-Han a little.

 

Shouldn’t gratitude be enough to forget such enmity? – Yi-Han thought.

 

Well, there was quite a bit of a pile-up, but still…

 

“But for this incident… thanks. I think I understand a bit why Dolgyu trusts y… no, why he relies on you.”

 

Starting from Angrago, the other White Tiger students also seriously gave thanks.

 

“Thank you, Wardanaz.”

 

“I may never get along with you, but I won’t forget the honor you showed this time.”

 

“We might not become friends, but let’s cooperate as much as possible for the upcoming lake mission too.”

 

Dolgyu, who had also been captured and was finally recovering his vigor, approached belatedly.

 

Dolgyu was so happy to see his friends thanking Yi-Han as if it were his own accomplishment.

 

“See! He’s not as bad as Jijel said he was, is he?”

 

“Uh…I guess so.”

 

“So are you ready to forget the grudges and build friendship now?”

 

“Not happening. Don’t push it, Dolgyu.”

 

“With everything that’s happened, how can you just forget it all?”

 

“…”

 

Dolgyu was a bit hurt by his friends’ cold response.

 

He thought the good mood meant it would be fine…

 

“Hey! How can you actually shoot so hard! Did you do it on purpose because of the White Tiger Tower guys?!”

 

And finally, Gainando, the last to recover, stumbled over.

 

To Gainando, Yi-Han was not the type who would make such a mistake.

 

He clearly did it on purpose this time to show the White Tiger Tower guys what’s up… Which is all well and good, but why did he have to grab me, Gainando, of all people, when he did it? – Thought Gainando.

 

“Take back those nonsensical accusations…Prince.”

 

“Prince Gainando. Do you not know the dignity and honor of royalty? How can you insult someone who saved you?”

 

Gainando only became aware afterward that the students from the White Tiger Tower were present.

 

He suddenly felt unfairly targeted by the unexpected criticism from the White Tiger Tower students.

 

Despite Gainando being closer to Yi-Han than most, those who typically ignored Yi-Han’s good intentions suddenly behaved in that manner!

 

“What do you guys know!”

 

“We may not have royal blood, but we know honor.”

 

“Apologize. Prince.”

 

Gainando felt wronged but also slightly pleased to be acknowledged as royalty.

 

Yi-Han noticed and found it absurd.

 

“You’re not actually happy they called you Prince, are you?”

 

“…No! But it’s true you guys don’t treat me like royals!”

 

The Blue Dragon Tower students were all from elite noble families. Even with the prince in line for the throne beyond the hundreds, why would they even need to curry favor?

 

But instead of pointing that out, Yi-Han decided to be considerate of Gainando’s feelings.

 

“It’s because we’re all close friends.”

 

“I guess that’s true…”

 

The White Tiger Tower students did not even give Gainando a moment to feel good.

 

“Friendship is no excuse to disregard etiquette. We thanked that Wardanaz guy too.”

 

“Hurry up and apologize. Prince.”

 

The White Tiger students kept pressuring Gainando regardless.

 

Not many could withstand the pressure of stern knights.

 

Gainando thought it was impressive that Yi-Han could consistently trounce these burly savages.

 

“I…I’m sorry. To criticize you after you saved me.”

 

“Be more careful in the future.”

 

“Prince. One’s honor comes from one’s actions.”

 

The White Tiger Tower students nodded in a knightly manner, accepting his apology.

 

Then, they abruptly left.

 

Yi-Han could not believe it.

 

‘Did you three forget that you tried to gang up on me?’

 

Yi-Han wanted to point that out, but the satisfied White Tiger Tower students had already walked away.

 

Gainando still seemed wronged when he cautiously asked.

 

“But was it really not intentional?”

 

“It wasn’t intentional.”

 

“Ugh…! I really thought it was intentional…!”

 

It truly was not intentional.

 

Similar, but not quite!

 

Professor Garsia called Yi-Han over after the scene cleanup and aftermath. Her face was full of worry.

 

Yi-Han could immediately predict what she would say.

 

– Perkunthra, you need to explain yourself.

 

If Perkunthra did not give an explanation, Yi-Han would be treated as a “crazy bastard who uses magic without caring about his own safety” by Professor Garsia.

 

It was a dangerous misunderstanding in many ways.

 

– If you think about it, it’s all your fault.

 

– I get it, I get it.

 

Perkunthra felt as wronged as Gainando, but he decided to accept it.

 

He was not blameless.

 

Since he had possessed Yi-Han’s arm, he should have made sure that the magic was properly controlled until the end.

 

However…

 

– …Wait a minute.

 

“?

 

– Time… is up…

 

Yi-Han felt the avatar of Perkunthra that had possessed his arm disappear.

 

Not only that, but Perkunthra was returning to the punishment room where he had originally been.

 

Yi-Han was shocked.

 

– Please say it’s not true.

 

– …I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to.

 

–  Please say it’s not true! Quickly!

 

– I’ll really show you my abilities the next time I’m summoned…

 

– Are you telling me to summon you after seeing this mess?!

 

Perkunthra could not refute the novice mage’s words.

 

It was a situation where he had no words to defend himself even if he had ten mouths.

 

– I’m really sorry, but next time…”

 

Pop!

 

Perkunthra disappeared.

 

Professor Garsia looked at Yi-Han with eyes that were a mixture of worry and sternness.

 

“Yi-Han, I couldn’t say anything because I was out of my mind, but I think I need to say something. Lightning magic, like fire magic, is a violent and difficult magic to control among elemental magics. It’s really great and amazing that you’ve mastered it to this extent on your own, but I’m still worried about you.”

 

“Ma’am, there’s actually a deep story behind this.”

 

Yi-Han told the story of Perkunthra in detail.

 

Of course, he left out all the details about raiding Professor Uregor’s greenhouse and modified it appropriately!

 

But even as he spoke, Yi-Han was worried.

 

‘Will she believe this nonsense?’

 

“Such a run of misfortune!”

 

‘She believes me?!’

 

To Yi-Han’s surprise, Professor Garsia believed him. A true professor indeed.

 

“I see. Well, I didn’t recklessly think you were that kind of reckless person who would do such a reckless thing recklessly.”

 

‘I get it, you don’t have to emphasize it anymore…’

 

“That spirit is a little…”

 

“Are you saying that it’s suspicious and incompetent?”

 

“No? A spirit of that level can’t be incompetent. It’s probably because you, Yi-Han, are such a unique contractor that there have been all sorts of mistakes.”

 

“……”

 

Yi-Han respected Professor Garsia, but he could not respect what she said now.

 

‘Too kind-hearted.’

 

“Of course, there are evil spirits who want to lead the contractor to ruin, but from what I’ve heard, I don’t think that’s the case. Be careful in the future, and above all, use magic with your own safety in mind.”

 

“I understand.”

 

“Did you use lightning magic?”

 

At the familiar voice, Yi-Han and Professor Garsia’s heads turned at the same time.

 

With eyes devoid of emotion like cold ice, Professor Bolady gazed in their direction with a faint spark of curiosity.

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Translator: Kaiser | Editor: Gleru