episode_0403

“Again, I don’t know the exact details.”

“are you okay.”

When I gave him a bright look, Arthur continued speaking with a shocked expression.

“Hmm. It’s territory building. It’s probably a magic that spreads a territory around oneself and exerts influence on the incoming magic power. I don’t know any more details.”

“Domain construction… If we have that, we might be able to get ahead in terms of magic speed and power like the president said.”

“In theory, yes. But that doesn’t mean you can just say it. It’s a magic that Aiden has been preparing for a long time. That’s what unique magic is.”

I continued my thoughts quietly.

Aiden is said to be good at politics, but when I actually met him, he wasn’t that good at composure.

It’s easy to mess with that type of person with strong pride.

It’s about crushing your nose in front of a lot of people.

‘Let’s see the reaction then.’

It’s okay if you don’t get a response right away.

As long as we somehow find something suspicious…

‘You’re going to die.’

You can decide your future then.

I asked, looking at the professor drinking a chocolate latte.

“Professor. When is our paper presentation?”

“The day after tomorrow. It’s Thursday.”

“In two days… I guess I’ll give it a try.”

“What do you mean? Are you really planning on recreating Aiden’s magic for two days?”

“No way. I’m also human. How could you do that?”

“What? I’m feeling dizzy.”

I smiled at Arthur, who had a sad expression on his face.

I’m sorry, but I can’t completely trust Arthur yet.

No matter how close you are to your professor, there is no need to scratch them.

The only person I completely trust is Professor Lim Sol.

And, there is no point in just reproducing it.

Even if Aiden’s magic were released in the same way, it would be quite a blow, but if possible, it would have to be done overwhelmingly.

You have to trample on their pride by embarrassing them in front of everyone.

Only then will you be able to see a proper response.

While I continued to worry, the professor started a conversation with Arthur.

“Mister. What’s going on with the secret magic society?”

“We’re still investigating. It’s hard to pinpoint the details. However, the scale of the funds was strangely large. It seems like they’re receiving support from somewhere… but we don’t know the source of the funds.”

“How is the investigation going?”

“It is being led by the Wizards’ Association. There is a separate investigation team.”

“I guess the academics don’t work hard enough.”

“Maybe so.”

Jjook-side-

Professor Lim Sol shook his head and drank his chocolate latte, but the more I listened to their conversation, the more I felt strange.

Could it be that Aiden, the next president of the society, has something to do with it?

I wonder if that’s why the investigation isn’t making progress.

Of course, I didn’t say it out loud because it didn’t seem right to ask the president about the corruption of the society.

Professor Lim Sol seemed to lose interest after finishing his chocolate latte.

“Hoyeon. Would you like to leave now? I don’t think this guy will be of much help either.”

“… What are you talking about? I brought a disciple who is even greater than you, the monster.”

“Thank you for the compliment, uncle.”

“Then, let’s go now. President.”

“Hmm. Yes. If we need anything again, let’s meet at any time.”

I said hello to the president of the society, and Professor Lim Sol got up first and headed to the cash register.

Arthur also took a shot of the remaining coffee and prepared to get up.

Now that we’re alone, I have to tell you.

“President. Thank you for continuing to take care of the professor.”

Nod.

I bowed my head and expressed my gratitude.

This was sincere.

Although the president of the society has not built a trusting relationship with me, it is true that he has taken care of the professor so far.

As a prospective boyfriend, I should be thankful enough.

“Yes. Please take care of Sol, too. Someone like you is always welcome.”

Arthur patted my shoulder with a friendly smile.

A smile that makes me feel good for no reason.

But my expression changed to serious.

It’s a law that you have to give a compliment before saying something that was originally written.

“Yes. But can I ask you one favor?”

“Huh? What is it? It’s okay if it’s something I can listen to.”

“Don’t call the professor a monster. Just because it’s dulled doesn’t mean the scars go away. Please.”

Actually, I was constantly worried after meeting Arthur.

No matter how close the two were, I always wanted to talk to them at least once.

Maybe it’s just a coincidence.

I don’t know the relationship the two have built.

And Professor Lim Sol may have known the president of the institute for a long time and may have become accustomed to any title.

Nicknames that normally make you angry when someone else calls you a nickname don’t make you angry when a close friend calls you it.

‘Still, I hate myself.’

But is that a part-time job? I don’t like it.

Calling your prospective girlfriend a monster is too much.

This is something where you have to be careful of the people around you.

When Arthur heard me, his eyes widened and he lowered his head to me.

“I’m really sorry. I’ll be more careful in the future.”

“thank you.”

“Yes. Please continue to be by Sol’s side. Cadet Lee Ho-yeon. Sol needs people like you.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t go even if I tell you to.”

I nodded, looking at Arthur’s expression.

This is someone you can trust.

It seems that Professor Lim Sol’s eyes were not wrong.

If this is the case, I guess I’ll sneakily say something.

“President. You said there would be a presentation by the professor on Thursday. What is the order of presentation?”

“Sol will probably be the last one. It’s like the highlight of the conference.”

“… Then, please add one more name after that.”

I decided to use a secret strategy.

Bae Su-jin (背水陣).

Normally, when a deadline approaches, people gain strength that they didn’t have before.

If you set a schedule before you even start research, you’ll get it done somehow.

*

After parting ways with Arthur, the professor and I returned to the suite, and I dropped a bombshell on the professor.

“Professor. My student will begin research now.”

“Research? Is this what you were talking about earlier?”

“Yes. Did you really hear the conversation? I thought you weren’t listening because you were yawning.”

“… I said I heard it.”

“Anyway, it’s the next two days. I’m going to try my best.”

“Actually, I don’t know why you’re trying to create Evan or Ade’s magic… but will the research be done in two days?”

“If it doesn’t work out, I’ll sell Acra. Well.”

We have already created a space by asking the president of the institute.

No matter what you do, you have to make an announcement.

I did it for two days and if it doesn’t work out, I’ll just sell Accra.

I clenched my fists as I looked at the professor.

“Don’t be lonely even if I’m gone.”

“Okay. Good luck. If you need any help, let me know.”

“All right.”

I entered the room with the professor’s support.

“From now on, the training is closed.”

Clap clap-

I clapped my hands and came to my senses.

Although I only have two days, I actually think two days is enough.

That’s because I’ve never been serious about magic research until now.

Although I practiced magic every day, I had never focused entirely on magic research.

First of all, there were too many people to take care of, and if I did anything, an accident would occur.

Magic training was always done in spare time.

‘This time I can really focus on magic.’

Right now, I don’t have anyone to take care of. This is a chance to test my limits.

Moreover, I was confident that I could use magic for the area.

This is because it can handle the rune barrier, which is the highest level of barrier magic.

“Let’s make a plan first.”

– Domain domination by applying rune barriers.

– You can use the rune barrier as the basic framework and increase the control of internal magical power.

– If you increase the power to control external magical power using [Magic Sensitivity]…

‘What if it’s like this and it’s nothing?’

As I was writing the plan, something suddenly occurred to me.

In fact, there is no way that Aiden is 100% a bad guy.

I am not a perfect person and I may get it wrong sometimes.

There is a very low probability that he may just be an innocent young man looking to become the president of an academic society.

“Then it’s a shame.”

What if you’re not a bad guy?

From flirting with Professor Lim Sol, it is clear that he is the one who will kill him.

Still, if he’s not a bad guy, let’s spare his life.

“… ah.”

And when I thought of Professor Lim Sol, another thing came to mind.

I should have asked my professor to take a step back tonight. shit.

Should I go out and do some research right now?

“No. Let’s focus. If we stop now, the flow will be interrupted.”

I shook my head, cleared away distracting thoughts, and began forming a magic circle.

*

Wednesday afternoon.

It has been about 20 hours since Hoyeon Lee was locked in the room.

Imsol was meeting Arthur at the cafe on the first floor.

“He didn’t even eat and stayed in his room. He made such a fuss about me telling me to take care of myself and study.”

“I see. Our Sol must have been very lonely.”

“No, sir. If you say something strange, I’ll leave.”

“Hehe. I’m sorry. But please consider my position as I’ve been sitting in a cafe listening to Lee Ho-yeon talk for three hours.”

“… It’s been three hours? When did it take that long?”

Imsol checked his smart watch and frowned.

When on earth did so much time pass?

I don’t think we talked much.

“Well, I don’t know. Who suddenly started talking about his first meeting with his proud student?”

“… I’m going, so you pay, uncle.”

“Sol. I’m sorry. Sol!”

Arthur smiled bitterly as he stopped Lim Sol from leaving.

I haven’t seen them together for a long time, but young people’s love is difficult.

‘Sometimes it’s right for an old man like me to help.’

Arthur spoke to Lim Sol, who was looking uncomfortable.

“Sol. Why don’t you accept that?”

“What can I accept?”

“I mean Lee Ho-yeon. Anyone can see that she likes you.”

“….”

“He’s a healthy young man. He may be popular with women, but when I hear him talk, he doesn’t seem to have that kind of personality.”

“You don’t know anything about Hoyeon.”

Imsol quenched his appetite.

The only downside to the lovely disciple was that he had a lot of women.

“Really? It’s surprising. Still, I’m having fun like that when I’m young. That’s just temporary. It’ll come to you eventually. Is there a better woman in the world than Im Sol?”

“…But that still doesn’t work.”

Although Arthur liked Imsol as a human being, he slowly felt frustrated.

Of course, you may not like Lee Ho-yeon.

People have different tastes, and no matter how good a man he is, if he doesn’t like him, he won’t like it.

But if so, you should definitely express your opinion. Only then will Lee Ho-yeon be able to give up.

“Why on earth are you doing that? If you don’t like it, you have to say it clearly so you don’t hurt Lee Ho-yeon. Like you said when you were 20, ‘I will only accept men who are stronger than me.’ “It’s not like this, is it?”

“… What’s so bad about that?”

Imsol looked at Arthur with dissatisfied eyes, and Arthur opened his eyes wide.

“Is this really true? That’s why he’s trying to become so strong?”

“…….”

When Imsol quietly turned his head, Arthur opened his mouth and stood up, holding the desk with both hands.

“Sol! That’s abuse. It’s abuse. It’s trampling on the bud. Lee Ho-yeon will lead the next generation of wizards….”

“Ah. Really! I’ll take care of it, so leave me alone. No more talking about Hoyeon!”

“Tsk. I understand.”

It was Imsol who came over and started talking about Lee Ho-yeon, but Arthur just nodded.

Because making fun of a cold genius wizard becoming a woman was more fun than I thought.