episode_0406

Before the presentation begins.

I exchanged greetings with the wizards introduced by the president of the society.

They are all extremely high-ranking wizards, so it wouldn’t be a bad thing to know.

Besides, with Arthur’s connections, there wouldn’t be anyone strange.

“This is Douglas. He looks like a Viking, but he’s a gentle guy who can’t even kill a mosquito.”

“Hey, you’re the genius wizard Lee Ho-yeon!”

“Yes. Nice to meet you. My name is Hoyeon Lee.”

Douglas, the bushy-bearded wizard.

Although he looked quite old, he was full of energy.

In addition, I spent time steadily building connections with many people.

“It’s hard….”

After walking around the presentation hall blushing, I sat down next to Lim Sol and the president of the conference to catch my breath.

I’m so tired from trying to act like I know people.

There was no female wizard as pretty as Im Sol.

There was only one woman, but she was around the same age as the president, so she didn’t act friendly.

I spoke to Arthur, who was sitting with a smile.

“It looks like the Wizard’s Society is a really big event. There are so many famous people.”

“Of course. I made the game bigger.”

“aha….”

The surrounding wizards were also gathered together and talking.

This was a time for light social gatherings before the presentations began, so everyone was working hard to build connections.

‘It’s quiet here.’

If it weren’t for the wizards introduced by the president of the society, I would have sat quietly.

Unfortunately, the people in charge of the society did not like Imsol.

The funny thing is that even though it can’t come closer, it glances in this direction.

The attention paid to Imsol and me was enough to make us feel burdened.

It’s probably because of the expectations raised by the president of the institute.

“It’s almost time. I have to go to the judging.”

“Goodbye, uncle.”

“Thank you for your review, Mr. President.”

“Hehe. I really need a good presentation.”

Jumble-jump-

Arthur smiled and disappeared beyond the presentation hall.

That guy also makes a really good impression.

I immediately sat down next to Imsol and said.

“Professor. When will the presentation start?”

“Since the uncle is gone, we will start right away.”

I’m tired of being friends with men now.

I hope they start announcing it soon.

“Hello, Wizard Imsol.”

At that time, a group of wizards approached us.

A man with a friendly smile but a hostile vibe.

Imsol and I looked at the man who suddenly approached us.

‘Aiden?’

Why did this bastard come again?

Unlike other wizards who couldn’t even talk to him because they were watching him, he was approaching right away, so he definitely seemed to have some status in the society.

Aiden came to our table, looked at Lim Sol, and spoke to him.

“Mage Imsol. I’m looking forward to this announcement as well.”

“thank you.”

“….”

Imsol answered without even looking at Aiden, as if he was bothered.

But Aiden continued speaking regardless.

“And… I’m also looking forward to Cadet Ho-yeon Lee’s presentation. From her debut to the end of her presentation, it seems like the president’s insight is exceptional.”

“That’s right.”

I asked why they came, and it seemed like they were planning to put some pressure on me, who was the last person to present.

Is it that important?

“As it is the grand finale of the Wizards’ Association, it seems like there will be an incredible amount of magic. It’s unlikely, but… everyone will be disappointed if cadet-level magic comes out.”

Aiden smiled bitterly and raised his voice so that those around him could hear.

It seemed like he was talking to other wizards, not me.

Wouldn’t it be nice for me to raise expectations like that?

“Yes. I’m preparing some magic that’s not bad. By the way, Wizard Aiden said he’s also prepared some incredible magic.”

“The rumor has already spread there.”

“I’m looking forward to it too, Wizard Aiden.”

I looked at Aiden with a confident smile.

A slightly uncomfortable look crossed Aiden’s face when he saw my attitude.

– The wizards will present their papers shortly. Presenters, please prepare.

“I look forward to a good presentation. Now then.”

Aiden was about to say something, but when he heard that the presentation was about to begin, he led his followers back to their original seats.

I said to Lim Sol, who was looking at Aiden’s back.

“There are a lot of annoying people, Professor.”

“If you had said one more word, I would have opened a magic circle. You’re lucky.”

“…don’t be so scary.”

– iced coffee. We would like to thank everyone who brought glory to the Wizarding Society. First, an introduction to the judges…

The time I’ve been waiting for has finally come.

After the boring introduction of the judges, congratulatory remarks by the president of the society, and introduction of the invited wizards, the first presentation began.

“This proves the Miranteos hypothesis….”

I was curious about the criteria for determining the order of presentation, and it seems that research with the least difficulty is presented first.

Well, if everything comes out in front, the concentration of the people presenting behind you will decrease.

‘That’s why Aiden had a seizure.’

He didn’t like that I was ranked behind him.

But what can I do?

I have a great connection as the president of an academic society.

“Aren’t you nervous?”

“yes I’m okay.”

I smiled as I looked at Imsol, who was giving me a worried look.

“You don’t have to be embarrassed even if you are asked a strange question.”

“Don’t worry, I got a lot of support from my bed last night.”

“….”

slap-

Imsol frowned, slapped the back of my hand and turned his head.

I laughed at the reaction and watched the announcement in front.

“Still, the levels aren’t bad.”

“Because they are people who have devoted their lives to magic.”

We chatted while watching the presentation.

The presentations weren’t bad, but there were a lot of areas that needed fixing.

“That needs to be corrected. The distribution of magical energy is too wasteful.”

“The calculation is wrong. The medium must be changed to a lighter object.”

I laugh without realizing it.

It’s so fun to teach others.

We enjoyed the conference, admiring the wizards’ presentations.

Since it was the last turn, it was convenient to be able to watch others give presentations.

– Next, there will be a presentation by Aiden Wizard.

And finally, it’s Aiden’s turn.

Aiden got up from his seat and walked to the podium with a triumphant expression on his face.

“This is wizard Aiden Miller. From now on, I will announce the development of the magic and area developed for combat with wizards.”

Jiying-

Aiden moved his hand and began drawing a magic circle.

Soon, the shining magical energy surrounding his body created a thin film, and the thin film gradually expanded until it filled the platform.

The magical power that shimmered as if looking under water showed off a quite strange appearance.

“Hmm?”

It was magic that even Im Sol, who was watching from the side, was interested in.

– what? Only that space has become more magical.

– It’s not just that. I think Aiden’s spirit has gotten stronger.

Jijijik- Grumbling-

Soon, the followers who came up with Aiden cast magic.

These were simple but powerful spells such as Fireball, Ice Arrow, and Wind Cutter.

The target is Aiden’s territory.

Everyone quietly watched his announcement.

“Please fire.”

At Aiden’s next words, the followers fired magic.

Kwaaang- Kwazijic-

The magic that was launched with the power to consume everything soon entered Aiden’s area, and at the same time, as if it had been promised, its speed began to slow down.

– what?! The speed of magic has slowed down. Was it manipulated by the caster?

– No, Aiden is controlling the magical power that came into that area.

– Such a ridiculous thing…

– It is the discovery of the century. This is a revolution in combat between wizards!

Other wizards also began to murmur.

This is because it was an effect worthy of the name of magic developed to deal with wizards.

Interfering with the other person’s magical power without a recalculation process was that difficult.

I nodded and looked at Lim Sol next to me.

“Professor. How are you?”

“It’s refreshing. It seems like there’s still a lot of room for improvement… but the speed of the calculation is abnormally fast.”

“Then how does it compare to me?”

“Hmm… I don’t know. Maybe it’s similar to you. If it’s improved, wouldn’t it be faster than you?”

Imsol tilted his head and answered honestly.

If our professor, a genius wizard, evaluates it that way, it’s definitely a good magic.

‘Just as expected.’

Of course, it was as I expected.

I thought it was an expansion of the area, but it didn’t show more than I expected.

I looked at Aiden finishing his presentation.

He was greeting me with a relieved expression, and when I saw his face, I felt like I was going to smile.

‘Let’s see how long that smile lasts.’

– The next presentation is a joint presentation by Wizard Im Sol and Cadet Ho-yeon Lee. Please come up to the podium.

“Let’s go, Professor.”

“huh.”

We happened to be next after Aiden.

We got up from our seats and went up to the podium.

– Being the last person to debut, there are no special benefits.

– Will that young man be able to prove himself?

– After all, it’s Aiden’s back. Tsk tsk.

I laughed at the criticism I heard from those around me.

You’ve done a lot in your own way, but people outside the academy don’t know much about it.

I need to prove it clearly this time.

Lim Sol began his presentation casually, as if he was used to such gazes.

“This is Lim Sol. From now on, we will prove the monodromy hypothesis and the Goldbach hypothesis.”

Lim Sol continued his presentation smoothly.

I don’t know when I started preparing for this, but I was explaining US hypotheses as if I was warming up before the presentation.

After all, our professor is the hope of the Wizarding Society.

– That’s amazing… Have we finally solved the Millennium Problem?

– And it’s so perfect. There is absolutely no place to point it out.

The wizards who had been praising Aiden just now also listened and concentrated on Imsol’s presentation.

Meanwhile, I quietly watched Imsol from behind.

Because I didn’t prepare this.

“This is the proof of the monodromy hypothesis and the Goldbach hypothesis.”

As soon as Imsol’s proof was over, the wizards continued to express their admiration.

Since there was no fault with it, I had no choice but to admit it.

– The genius wizard Lim Sol is not going anywhere.

– I have no choice but to acknowledge his abilities…

But there weren’t only good words.

– It’s definitely great. It’s definitely great, but… something’s missing?

– It’s just my usual routine. The president said this time it was really great…

This was the reaction of high-ranking wizards who had known about Im Sol from the beginning.

I maintained my facial expression by lowering the corners of my mouth that were about to rise.

I was impressed just by looking at this, but how surprised I will be when the real thing comes.

“Next, I will begin the presentation on the core magic techniques.”

Imsol immediately drew a magic circle in the air.

The blue glowing magic to show to others drew three magic circles, and soon three flames appeared in the air.

– What is that? What are you going to do by summoning three fire balls?

– hey. Look at the shape of the flame.

– for a moment. The shape is clearly different.

The three fire balls summoned by Imsol had distinct characteristics.

One had a sharp shape like an arrow, and the other was like a roaring bonfire. The other one was condensed into something smaller and had a completely different magical form.

– I drew the same magic circle, but got different results? How does it work?

– Didn’t they add an additional technique?

– no. I definitely checked. The three magic circles had the same shape.

When the wizards sitting at the presentation hall were confused.

Imsol continued speaking with a nonchalant expression.

“Until now, magic has been the realm of thorough calculation. However, all magic can contain the will of the caster. That is the core technique discovered by Lim Sol and Lee Ho-yeon.”

As the presentation continued, the inside of the presentation hall began to become noisy.

Magic was a discipline that focused on formulas and laws that required the perfect amount of magic power, a perfect magic circle, and finally, precise magic control.

However, Imsol’s announcement was destroying the foundation that had supported magic until now, so it was bound to happen.

Of course, it was not surprising if there was a huge backlash, but Imsol began explaining the theory of the core technique before the magicians could react.

The theory we examined together was so perfect that even the wizards who were trying to raise questions gradually focused on Lim Sol’s explanation.

‘As expected, our Sol is the best.’

And I was standing behind Imsol, sucking honey.

There was no time to interfere as Sol was doing the presentation perfectly.

Imsol was explaining things in a way that anyone with some knowledge of magic could understand.

No matter how you look at it, it must have been difficult for Lim Sol, who has genius talent, to write like that, but it must have been the result of tremendous effort.

‘I’ll have to praise you again later.’

I nodded and watched Lim Sol’s presentation.