episode_0009
by fnovelpia009
Although I finished all of the written exams, I still had a lot of work to do.
First, I had to get the artifact. I got the staff, but I need several enchantments to assist me.
‘I can’t use the items I used in my previous life right away.’
At first, I planned to escape from the academy and then go to where I lived to collect various items and elixirs.
‘But now that I think about it again, it’s been 400 years, and there’s no guarantee that it will all stay intact.’
All of the elixirs would have rotted away, and the artifacts would have been scattered around the world. It would take appropriate force to retrieve it.
I thought it would be better to prove my worth by graduating from the academy with excellent grades. In this life, I am able to fully enjoy the good life that I could not enjoy in my previous life.
‘It will be difficult to appeal through a written test.’
Even if I got top score on such an easy exam, no one would care about me. So, you should show very good results in the practice that follows.
Even there, good artifacts are essential to achieve top honors.
“By the way, I never thought there would be a market inside the school.”
What on earth does this place do? Is there a market or auction house where I study? Although it is large in size, it is truly amazing that even the smallest facilities are provided.
‘I guess I should say it’s actually better because I don’t have to go out.’
Anyway, I walked away from the bottom of the market. There were places selling various foods and equipment for students and professors.
‘It’s just a good place to scam.’
People who attend the academy are usually wealthy nobles. There is nothing better to turn down than people who don’t know much about the world.
Besides, if you stay here, you won’t have to worry about being killed by the noble’s attendants.
Of course it doesn’t work for me. How dare you betray someone? No one can scam the Archmage.
“Welcome!”
I looked around slowly and often walked towards the largest store. A variety of weapons come into view. An ax made of precious metal and a heavy mace that emits an evil black light.
“It’s nothing special, I’m just trying to see the artifact.
“Ah! You are a wizard. These days, wizards often look for things like the ‘Salamander’s Necklace’, which gives them resistance to fire, or the ‘Waterer’s Ring’, which allows them to freely use water magic of the 2nd tier or lower.”
As 400 years have passed, the development of artifacts seems to have been tremendous. When I lived, it seemed like there were only things that could deflect a spear knife or greatly increase the power of magic.
“I want to focus on water attribute magic.”
“Hmm… . Water properties? As I said before, I do not recommend using the Waterer’s Ring because everyone can use second-tier magic.”
“Still, please look around.”
“Okay.”
The employee turned toward the warehouse. It seems that water-type magic is definitely not envied.
It doesn’t have much of an advantage compared to fire or lightning, which can definitely annihilate enemies if you hit it right, or earth magic that changes terrain if you’re skilled at it.
After some time, the employee brought some items from a small box.
“This is Darc’s ring. It strengthens water attribute magic of level 3 or lower by one level. Well, mana consumption also increases.”
“Good.”
“And this is Cuckoo’s tooth. I attached a string to it so it could be used as a necklace. As long as you hold it, you can serve the lowest level water spirit.”
It’s a spirit. Yeah, it would be nice to have something like that. I nodded and decided to buy both items.
“Please give me both.”
“Yes! thank you Oh, there is also something that strengthens fire attribute magic… .”
“That’s not necessary… .”
Then, suddenly, something passed along my spine. What is this feeling?
I took a quick look around. I don’t think something is trying to kill me. It feels more like information than something scary.
‘Is that it?’
The deepest part of the store. Something I don’t know is calling me. I immediately read the flow of mana and walked towards the place that was calling me.
“Guest? Is there anything else you are looking for?”
“… What is this?”
What I found was a small iron bead. A vast flow of mana is coming out of this bead with a small diameter.
‘It’s radiating such strong power, but you don’t know it?’
What the criminal cannot see is the flow of mana. I don’t think this academy is so low-level that no one would recognize this… .
‘No way, this is!’
Memories of the past passing through my mind. Why is this here?
“Oh, you mean that? It is said to be a bead removed from the armor decoration of a wizard who was active about 200 years ago. I thought it might be useful as a material because it contains mana, but it doesn’t seem to be the case.”
“How much is this?”
“Hmm… . I was just taking up space, so just give me 4 gold coins.”
Without hesitation, I took a gold coin out of my pocket and gave it to him. This is not a decoration or anything like that.
This is a trace of an artifact I made when I was young. I don’t know how such a rumor spread. It’s not like you’re stuck in a place like this.
‘Did you recognize my owner…? . I don’t think this feature has ever been added.’
The reason I was able to discover this was probably because this orb recognized me and spewed out mana.
You recognize me. My body is different now from my previous life. her… . Better than people.
“It’s strange because it feels like I’m selling trash for money.”
What trash. This might be the best item in this store. You just don’t recognize the value. I smiled bitterly, paid the remaining amount, picked up the artifact I had bought, and left.
“See you next time.”
You can use this store often. The store owner is honest. Be honest.
“This is a scam!”
As I was coming out after a pleasant shopping trip, I suddenly heard a woman’s voice that irritated my ears.
… It’s a pretty familiar voice. It was definitely the person Erin remembered.
I looked to see who it was, and saw that it was a female student with shaggy hair. She is a female student who is taller than Erin (though it is rare to find a girl shorter than Erin) and has dark circles under her eyes.
‘ah. i get it. It’s Alina Blanc.’
She is the eldest daughter of a very famous family. It seems to be particularly memorable because Erin once flattered her.
‘According to Erin’s memory, she was a gloomy woman and I think she was scary.’
Normally, flattery would be met with a reply or dismissal, but this woman didn’t do that.
He just slowly glanced at Erin with his unique scary red eyes.
‘Anyway, you’re screaming over there. ‘What’s going on?’
I approached Alina. Unlike her usual gloomy appearance, she was actively running around.
“No, it’s a scam. What kind of nonsense is that?”
“This, this… . You said you would go for a few days, but you didn’t go in just one day!”
What she was holding in her hand was a lantern. Looking at the structure, it seems like the light is illuminated with mana… .
‘If the structure is that flimsy, it could easily break down.’
It looks like I was scammed. In other words, children of nobles with strong pride will not come forward for the sake of respect if something like that happens, unless it is a big deal.
Please refund “!”
“No, that’s true. If it comes out like this, you’re in trouble. Asking for a refund for items that have already been used… .”
“Profit! I want a refund!”
“If it continues like this, I will complain to the academy. Yes?!”
“Ugh… .”
As expected, she is famous for having a timid personality, so when someone shouted loudly, she quickly shrunk.
In fact, it would be rare for someone from a noble family to be so intimidated. There was no doubt that the businessman knew this woman’s personality.
“Aaaah… . Well, no, this isn’t it.”
Pretending to know something here is only going to make things more tiring. I tried to sneak back.
“Oh! Hey, Erin! It’s Erin! Please help me!”
Oh, fuck! What.
“No, I’m busy with work… .”
“Eriin! Hey, this guy sold me a light that lasted for several days! It broke down in one night!”
“Well, I have to go quickly… .”
“Tell me quickly! This is cheap!”
I was dizzy at the sight of her saying everything she wanted to say to such a timid topic, and the store owner looked like he was really in heat.
“If it continues like this… . I can’t stand it either.”
What are you going to do because you can’t stand it? Are you going to use violence against a nobleman?
“Kumaan! Get these rude customers out right now!”
At the owner’s words, one of the tough-looking men who had been next to him with his arms crossed stepped forward. I think they are planning to scare me away.
Who’s looking after these guys? I guess they don’t want to do business at the academy.
‘Ah, are you going to come out like this? good. I’ll make you pay for how dare you laugh at me.’
I don’t know anything else, but I couldn’t stand it when people laughed at me.
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