Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 1110

Chapter 1110

Though feeling somewhat wronged, Saratan still composed himself again.

Actually, he had built up a sort of love-hate relationship with this mage.

Specifically, though Saratan had only been beaten up, emotions could sometimes be illogical.

The fact that this mage had personally stepped up to save Saratan when he was in danger before had left quite a deep impression on this spirit's heart.

Saratan decided to endure and warn him of danger, being the superior being.

'I'll put up with it. This bastard.'

-Sir Mage. Please listen to me. If a strong spirit appears, won't you be in danger too!-

"Hmm?"

Yi-Han looked once at Professor Garcia who had become dejected by the lake.

Then he looked once at Professor Boladi, once at Jourin, and at the crowd of magic tower mages.

'Could I be in danger?'

Honestly, with the forces here it seemed they could take on even a Demon Duke...

Though thinking that, Yi-Han pretended to listen carefully for now.

Since this spirit had spoken up for once, constantly scolding might make it become twisted.

"Indeed. It could be dangerous if a strong spirit appears. Spirits are fearsome beings."

-Hah! Finally you understand!-

'?'

The baby basilisk listening to the conversation in the sleeve tilted its head.

Based on experience so far, if asked who was more fearsome between master and spirits, it was naturally the master.

Hadn't he scared almost all the spirits they met...?

"So which fearsome spirit are you talking about?"

-Probably darkness, lightning, or flame.-

Saratan carefully conveyed what he had detected.

Despite his existence not being fully recovered and even being trapped in a mage's staff, being able to detect this much information about other spirits meant Saratan was that outstanding a spirit.

It wasn't for nothing that he had received the barbaric title 'Gambling Tree King' after causing violent incidents among spirits one after another. A fighter needed brains too.

Of course, from Yi-Han's perspective it was an absurd report.

'What the hell? This bastard?'

If it was one of darkness, lightning, or flame, wasn't that essentially meaningless information?

It seemed like even Yi-Han could say that much.

"I-indeed. Thanks for telling me. Anything else I should know?"

Though Yi-Han's voice was already rippling with slight disappointment, Saratan didn't notice.

Rather, thinking the mage was paying attention to his information, he spoke excitedly.

-It's probably an exile.-

"An exile?"

-I mean a spirit that wanders without settling in any one domain.-

Basically, spirits were beings from other realms like angels or demons.

Nevertheless, the reason they came across as familiar beings to people of the Empire was because among beings from other realms, they had relatively friendly and approachable attitudes.

Of course, they would sometimes be wary of people with overwhelmingly intimidating mana, but except for such exceptions spirits tended to be quite friendly.

However, not all spirits were this amicable and approachable. Just look at Saratan who had been sealed for being too violent.

Usually exiled spirits, like Saratan, had very likely been driven out by other spirits for having committed many crimes.

-Since it's probably not fully released yet, quickly find where it's hiding and finish it off!-

"Huh? Finish it off?"

Yi-Han was slightly taken aback.

Actually, Saratan was bewildered too.

-Then what were you planning to do?-

"Persuasion or... contract..."

-How can you contract with an exile spirit? What did you listen to with... I-I'm sorry.-

Being so dumbfounded, Saratan's original personality came out. Yi-Han wore a bitter expression.

"You're contracted with me now too."

-...That's not a contract...-

If imprisoning in a staff and torturing could be called a contract, that would be an insult to spirits.

To compare such imprisonment to the great magic of sharing true names and resonating souls...!

"Alright, alright. We can attack and banish it, right?"

-I'm ready.-

Saratan growled aggressively.

He was ready to clash and land a hit no matter which spirit it was among darkness, lightning, or flame.

"Right. Thanks."

Yi-Han answered then immediately went to the professors.

Saratan, who had thought the mage would release him outside, stared blankly at the mage.

No...!

  *

The imperial adventurer party <Sentinels of Shadow Valley> hurriedly rode their pegasi.

They had belatedly heard news that the relic they were seeking had fallen into others' hands.

Jute, the party leader and dark mage from Kalaroguard, shouted in an anxious voice.

"Those miners! They should call mages for magical items, not knights!"

"Calm down, Jute. Other knights maybe, but the White Wood Knight Order won't do anything rash."

Iliane, the orc warrior in charge of party protection, soothed Jute.

Though anyone in the Empire knew knights were ignorant about magic, it was somewhat different with experienced and seasoned ones like the White Wood Knight Order.

Surely they wouldn't make foolish mistakes out of greed for achievements.

"They're actually heading to a magic tower now."

"That's a problem in itself. We did the tracking but we're supposed to watch magic tower bastards take it for free?!"

Jute shouted as if absolutely unacceptable.

After decoding ancient texts, following hidden secret maps, dealing with several raiders and thief groups met along the way, finally reaching their destination only to find miners had accidentally excavated and taken the relic?

This was too much even for bad luck. Jute kept grumbling.

"That's dark mages for you. Cursed from the start. Things were bound to go wrong. I knew since Kalaroguard."

"......"

"......"

The adventurer party members exchanged glances.

Their leader Jute was objectively an outstanding mage, but had one flaw.

As soon as things went slightly wrong, he would start blaming himself saying 'This is all because I learned dark magic.'

Of course, dark mages weren't a welcomed school in the Empire. In some remote rural areas they even showed sensitive reactions like 'Eek! Block them from approaching the cemetery!'

But for a mage like Jute who had built up such skill and achievements, there seemed no need to belatedly regret choosing the dark magic school now.

He was already a sufficiently excellent mage...

"Jute. Calm down. It's just a minor coincidence."

"Right. Becoming unlucky from learning dark magic is just a superstition. You said so yourself."

"...Maybe so. Let's try persuading those magic tower bastards first."

Finally calming down, Jute nodded.

Actually the situation wasn't completely hopeless. Conventionally, mages would often yield to those who had been tracking first in such situations.

Moreover, the White Wood Knight Order had the relic.

The White Wood Knight Order wasn't this Day Lily Magic Tower's minion, and since they could incur this adventurer party's grudge, they surely wouldn't just hand it over.

However, the response waiting for the party when they arrived at the magic tower was completely different from expectations.

"...You're busy right now?"

"Yes. We're sorry. If you could wait just a bit..."

The magic tower mages kept bowing and apologizing.

They hadn't yet completely brainwashed, no, persuaded their guest.

Until that persuasion was finished, they had to make other guests from outside wait.

"Wow. What's going on?"

At his orc friend speaking so casually, Jute was enraged.

"Talk sense! There's no way all the mages of a magic tower like Day Lily could be busy! It's not like some great demon was summoned!"

"Then?"

"Day Lily Magic Tower...! I didn't think so poorly of you, but you're pulling this trick to swallow the relic?!"

Jute trembled.

Originally he had disliked magic towers since before (specifically since graduating Kalaroguard but receiving no invitations from any magic tower).

When the magic tower mages made excuses about all being busy without giving reasons, his suspicions solidified.

"We're going in secretly! I have to persuade the knight order even by force. These cowards. Think you can take advantage because I'm a dark mage?"

Though his companions were uncertain, they followed their leader's lead.

Though Jute complained a lot, he had never been wrong about magic!

  *

After meeting the professors, Yi-Han excused himself and left the banquet.

Of course, that process wasn't easy.

-You're not leaving, are you?-

-No. I just have something to check...-

-Did we make some mistake or do something wrong...-

-That's not it, I really just need to check...-

-Please don't just leave! We still have eight more prepared events!-

-......-

Yi-Han and the professors fell silent. A heavy stillness flowed between them.

Saratan asked in bewilderment.

-If you're that scared why not take me out?-

"No. It's not the spirit that's scary, it's the magic tower people."

-......-

Saratan cursed inwardly.

This mage bastard was thinking of something else after I went to the trouble of warning him?!

However, not just Yi-Han but both professors were thinking similarly. Professor Garcia carefully spoke up.

"Um, Professor Bagrak. I just thought, maybe... there actually was no request?"

Perhaps the Day Lily Magic Tower's request was just about calling Yi-Han to feed him well, treat him well, and entice him?

Though it was a novel request unheard of even in Einroguard's long history, Professor Garcia's suspicion was growing firmer.

Yi-Han spoke trying to deny reality.

"Could the spirit Saratan mentioned be that request?"

"I hope so..."

Professor Boladi checked the next time from beside them regardless of what conversation they were having.

'Can teach for about 30 minutes.'

Crash!

"?"

Along with the sound of a wall breaking, a group of adventurers appeared before Yi-Han.

'Huh? Thieves?'

Yi-Han had that thought for a moment then immediately reflected.

This wasn't Einroguard, how could he suspect people as soon as he saw them? It was very rude.

"Ah. A Kalaroguard mage."

Hearing Professor Garcia mutter beside him, Yi-Han reflected even more.

To suspect a Kalaroguard mage, not even Baldurguard...

'It's a magic tower, they can break some walls.'

"Do you know where the White Wood knights are?"

Like an experienced adventurer, Jute asked without panic.

Showing signs of panic in this situation would only look more suspicious.

"White Wood knights? I'm not sure. Are knights at the magic tower?"

"...Alright. Let's go this way!"

"Ah, wait! That way is..."

Yi-Han tried to stop them in panic.

They seemed like guests from outside, but where they were trying to go was the lakeside where the meditation rest session was being held.

Even Yi-Han couldn't know how this event would look to outsiders.

But seeing how the magic tower mages weren't revealing it to outsiders they specifically invited...

'It might seem very unfamiliar or strange!'

"You can't go there!"

"Aha! I get it! The knights are here!"

"No that's not a guest area..."

Before Yi-Han could finish speaking, Jute went with his companions.

And a moment later returned with a lifeless expression.

"Wh-why are all the mages lying down resting there?! Are they under illusion magic???!"

"...It's like a new event. Run by the magic tower."

Professor Garcia, unable to watch anymore, made excuses instead, but it wasn't very effective.

Jute fell into contemplation wondering if perhaps the entire Day Lily Magic Tower had fallen into evil god worship.