episode_0408

The Wizard’s Society is essentially a place to research better magic.

And the award given every year to the wizard who has done the best research at the society is the Society President’s Award.

The Society President’s Award is elected by votes from outstanding wizards and elders selected by the Society.

After the presentation is over.

At the ceremony to select this year’s academic president award, Arthur couldn’t believe his ears.

“What do you mean? Five on five.”

“As a result of the vote count, Wizard Imsol and Wizard Aiden were tied.”

“….”

Arthur frowned unconsciously at the ridiculous voting results.

A paper was published that shook the wizarding world around the world, but there was a tie.

This could not have happened without manipulation.

He looked around at the elders and wizards around him.

Young wizards biting their lips with exasperated expressions. Some of them were lowering their heads as if they were embarrassed.

Maybe they were forced to vote for Aiden.

The problem is the elders who hold their heads high proudly.

Arthur gritted his teeth and looked at the elders.

“How did this happen? Aiden received 5 votes. Has anyone voted for Aiden even after reading Lim Sol’s paper?”

“Academic president. Basically, everything feels different depending on what perspective you look at it from. Some people were more impressed by Aiden’s magic.”

“Do you really… have no heart for the Wizarding Society at all?”

“We are all working for the Wizarding Society. We just go in different directions.”

The elders looked at the president and smiled wryly.

While the president of the society has changed several times, they have maintained their position.

Several academic presidents who were calling for justice had no choice but to kneel to the already established elders.

Arthur, who knew that, was no longer angry and muttered quietly.

“… You will definitely regret it.”

“This is already the 5th time an Imsol wizard has won the award. The 4th time is an unprecedented record, but the 5th time. Don’t you know that this actually lowers the reputation of the society? No matter how much Imsol is your connection, this is a bit harsh.”

“You’re talking nonsense I don’t need to hear. I have no respect for you anymore. I won’t sit still. I’ll do everything I can.”

“Try your best, Arthur.”

“Hehehe.”

The elders laughed as if it were funny at Arthur’s reaction, and Arthur clenched his fists and stormed out of the meeting room.

“Okay. Since the president has left, shall we end today’s meeting here?”

“Yes, yes…!”

The remaining wizards looked at each other and bowed their heads to the elders.

*

Bang- Bang-

– From KLS! Just one interview… !

– Is it true that the 5th Presidential Award has been confirmed?

-What is the relationship between these two?!

“Uh….”

“I refuse to be interviewed. I made it clear.”

“No, help me.”

As soon as Lim Sol and I left the presentation hall, we were surrounded by reporters.

Where on earth did the information get leaked so that it’s already gathered like that?

“How did they know that we’ve already gathered together? Reporters are amazing.”

“There are branches of the Wizarding Society all over the world. Invited wizards like you and me will gather at the headquarters, but most wizards will check via relay.”

“… Were you also broadcasting that?”

Could it be that the announcement I made was seen around the world?

I didn’t know it was that big.

“Yes. I guess they gathered like this because there were probably reporters who saw it in real time.”

“Please let me know about that in advance, okay?”

Why doesn’t our professor tell us these important facts?

Magic is good, but I wish I would think about it too.

– Imsol Wizard! Please answer once!

– Is it true that you have opened a new path to magic?!

I turned to look at Imsol as I heard loud voices around me.

“To refuse an interview, everyone only calls the professor and not me.”

“ha….”

Im Sol started to make his way through the reporters with an annoyed expression on his face, and I stood next to him to protect him.

“Go to sleep. I’ll pass by.”

“Please say something about this announcement!”

“Please check the presentation at the conference.”

“I’m very interested in Cadet Hoyeon Lee’s debut! She’s showing tremendous growth from a young age. What do you think?!”

“We will also present that at the conference.”

Like Lim Sol’s bodyguard, I cleared the way by answering reporters on their behalf.

My professor refuses to do an interview, so I have to do it. What can I do?

“Wizard Imsol! Do you have a boyfriend?”

“I don’t get questions like that.”

“Then do you have an ideal type?”

I laughed out loud as I looked at the reporters talking nonsense.

What questions do these crazy people want to ask?

Although it was annoying to answer questions, it was even more annoying to be asked such questions after presenting the research I had worked so hard to prepare.

Don’t touch her because she’s my girl.

“… Now is the time to ask questions about research. Get rid of reporters who tell useless stories.”

I checked the faces of the reporters who were talking nonsense.

If those guys ask me for an interview, I have to decline.

At that time, Im Sol, who was next to me, stopped and opened her mouth.

“A stronger wizard than me might consider it.”

“… yes?”

As soon as I panicked, the sound of reporters’ shutters rang out.

Click- Click-

“Please say that again!”

“Mage Imsol!”

“ha….”

I sighed and quickly passed by the reporters, dragging Lim Sol’s arm.

I’m really going crazy.

After returning to the inside of the hotel where reporters could not follow.

I sighed as I looked at Im Sol, who had no idea what he had done.

“No, what if I say that? I don’t think we’ll get a ton of sparring requests.”

“Why? Are you nervous?”

“… That’s not the problem.”

“You just have to work harder and beat me faster.”

“So why is it so connected, you frustrating person?”

I shook my head as I looked at Lim Sol, who was smiling.

It’s not normal.

Not everyone is normal.

Why are all the women around me like this?

Are you deliberately harassing me?

‘That’s clear. huh.’

Otherwise, there’s no way I would make something this bothersome.

– There are many people saying that you will miss out on this year’s President’s Award. What do you think?

– There is an opinion that even the next presidential candidate is dangerous… .

Outside, Aiden was being interviewed.

Just by hearing the question briefly, I felt like I could understand the reason for his bad expression.

It’s probably because he’s being asked questions that hurt his pride.

Then, one of Aiden’s followers came into my field of vision.

‘He’s a suspicious bastard.’

A guy who seemed to have a different relationship between superiors and subordinates.

There’s definitely something between that guy and Aiden.

As I was watching closely, I noticed that he was slowly backing away, leaving Aiden alone to conduct the interview.

“…Professor. Please go to your room first.”

“huh?”

Tadadak-

I didn’t wait for Lim Sol’s answer and immediately chased after him.

‘If you get a little closer, you can break through the barrier and identify its identity.’

When I was at the presentation, I didn’t have a chance to get close.

The guy was walking towards the back exit of the hotel.

I naturally approached him.

First, we should try to talk.

“Hello. Can I talk to you for a moment?”

I approached the other person with a friendly smile.

Daddada-

But the guy turned his head slightly, and as soon as he made eye contact with me, he started to run away in a hurry.

“Oh, that’s really annoying.”

Why isn’t anything going right?

I quickly chased after him, but he seemed to be physically stronger than me.

He ran out of the hotel faster than me.

‘If you keep chasing it like this, you’ll miss it.’

I remembered the road outside the hotel and headed towards the route he would take to escape.

‘Acceleration.’

No matter how fast the opponent runs away, if he waits in advance while using acceleration… !

“Ugh?!”

“Gotcha, you bastard.”

We met in a narrow back alley.

Quad deud deuk-

As soon as he saw me, he drew a magic circle, as if something was pricking him.

Magic rope and searing heat climbing up my legs.

I lightly calculated and hit the ice spear back at him.

“Ugh!”

Shadow cutter continues at the same time.

The guy fell to the floor, unable to resist the shadow blade cutting into his body.

I didn’t miss the opportunity and used my magic to securely grab the guy’s body.

“What are you doing? You knew who I was and you did this!”

“Hey. You ran away because you were being stabbed too, right? Be honest. Why did you run away?”

“Well, now I see it’s wizard Lee Ho-yeon. I usually have a lot of enemies….”

“What is he saying now.”

“Aaaah!”

Sigh-

I kicked the fallen guy in the stomach and lifted the barrier surrounding him.

At the same time, an unpleasant magical feeling is felt.

Only then did I know for sure its identity.

“Are you a demon? How did you sneak into the wizarding society?”

“K, keke.”

“There is a demon among Aiden’s followers, and he is controlling Aiden. Hmm.”

If Mine is able to sneak into the academy, then the academy must be extremely corrupt.

I rummaged through his arms.

In terms of strength, this guy is a simple minion.

There must be something that can serve as evidence.

Soon, a familiar purple cloth flowed from the man’s arms.

“A sign of a pandemic?”

Looking at the patterns drawn on the cloth, it was of a fairly high grade.

It means that you are in charge of such an important task.

‘… ‘Are they all related?’

Aiden and the pandemic.

Maybe even a secret magic society.

This is going to be incredibly annoying.

I took the token of Pandemic, looked at him, and quenched my appetite.

“For now… should I hide him in my room?”

If you kill them or abandon them, it will be difficult to deal with them later.

I took Mine, who was all wrapped up tightly, and headed to my room.

*

The day after the conference presentation ended.

Imsol and I sat in a cafe and had a conversation with Arthur while drinking coffee.

“Thank you for your hard work. Yesterday’s announcement caused an uproar all over the world.”

“Of course it should be. Professor Sol and I made it.”

“Huh… Sol is a professor. I guess they have become very close.”

“….”

“Ahh….”

Imsol put his hand under the table and pinched my thigh, and I hit my head on the table, complaining of pain.

After all, it seems too early to call someone like this in front of others.

“Anyway, this is the end of what I’m going to say. As the president of the society, I feel truly sorry.”

“I’ve said this many times, but I’m not particularly interested in awards.”

“Yes. I would really appreciate it if you said that….”

What Arthur said was simple.

The President of the Year award will be postponed due to lack of consensus.

Actually, I don’t understand why Imsol didn’t receive it, but it didn’t really mean anything to me, so I didn’t pay much attention to it.

In fact, it seemed like Arthur was more disappointed than Imsol and I.

“Uncle. By the way, do you really need any help? I’ve scheduled things a little longer because of the secret magic society or something.”

“Secret magical society… I don’t know. I don’t know if that has any meaning anymore.”

Arthur smiled bitterly and sighed heavily.

He wasn’t like that before, so why is he like that today?

“What happened? Did you fight with the elder again?”

“It’s always like that. Isn’t the Wizarding Society that kind of place?”

“I guess the president’s award has something to do with it?”

“As expected, Sol has a good sense. That is the correct answer.”

“hmm….”

I watched their conversation and thought about the right time to intervene.

The mine I caught yesterday was still tied up in my room.

I discussed it with Im Sol, but I concluded that it would be right to tell Arthur first.

So I came to see Arthur, but he wasn’t in very good condition today.

As soon as we met, my whole body felt weak, like a tired office worker.

“The people who support Aiden and I, who support you, are at odds. They don’t acknowledge you.”

“It’s always been that way.”

“Yes, they did. But this time it was worse. They crossed the line.”

Arthur’s lips trembled as if his teeth were trembling just thinking about it.

His pride as a wizard was hurt, and his anger was felt even to me.

“Uncle. Are you okay?”

“Don’t worry, you guys. This is the fight of my wizarding life. I will do whatever it takes to find their weaknesses.”

I listened to Arthur and thought.

Their weakness?

‘Isn’t that what I have?’

There is a fresh minnow caught yesterday.

I slowly turned my head and looked at Im Sol.

Imsol looked at me and nodded, and I spoke to Arthur.

“Well, Mr. President. I have something to show you.”