Chapter 237
Chapter 237
Professor Boladi, known for his magnanimity, did not fault his pupil for resorting to clever tricks. A true educator always possesses such generosity, guiding students to the right path, even when they opt for shortcuts.
Yi-Han was utterly shocked to see Professor Boladi draw his sword and charge at him. Is this not going too far? he thought, alarmed.
"Not bad at all," Professor Boladi remarked as Yi-Han lay sprawled on the classroom floor, too battered to respond. The aches throughout his body were a testament to the professor's relentless beating. A skilled swordsman excelled not only with the sword but also in punches and kicks. Professor Boladi had continued his fierce assault until Yi-Han succeeded in turning not only his cloak but also his other garments into iron.
Yi-Han shook his head to dispel the absurd thought that perhaps violence was, in fact, an effective teaching method. "But you are still too slow. Make it a habit to wear iron items regularly." For a transformation mage like Yi-Han, familiarizing oneself with the color, texture, weight, and even the scent of iron was crucial.
"I will keep that in mind, Professor."
"And do not forget to practice the ."
"Yes, Professor."
"And the advanced transformation of water elements."
"Yes."
Yi-Han, though, internally grumbled about the professor's uncharacteristic loquaciousness, which seemed to surface only when assigning tasks. While a foolish student would concoct excuses for uncompleted assignments on the due day, a clever one would start building them from day one.
"But Professor, I am currently attending many classes, which might delay my progress. As you advised, I am striving to integrate various schools of magic to respond effectively to all possible situations."
This wasn't something Yi-Han had chosen willingly, but it served as a perfect excuse. Even the most heartless professor would relent upon seeing his extensive class schedule.
Professor Boladi nodded in understanding, prompting Yi-Han to sigh in relief. It worked, he thought.
"There is a way," the professor said suddenly.
"A way for what?" Yi-Han asked, a sense of dread washing over him. He hoped it wasn't something like 'do not sleep'.
"Professor Verduus mentioned planning a simple artifact as a pre-final assignment."
"Ah."
The professors at Einrogard often assigned weekly tasks as part of their hobby, but there were times when these assignments were given with more gravity. These tasks were more challenging and voluminous, serving as a grim reminder of the impending finals.
So it begins, Yi-Han mused, lost in thought. If Professor Beavle's pre-final task was to create a simple artifact...
Fireworks would be ideal, he thought. Having (forcibly) made magic fireworks during the last festival, he was confident in his ability to craft them again. Considering the level of illusion magic he had (forcibly) learned then, he was sure to pass.
"Submit the autonomous shield for this assignment."
"What?" Yi-Han was taken aback by Professor Boladi's unexpected directive.
The professor looked slightly perplexed, as if wondering why he had to explain something so obvious.
Where are you struggling with the '' spell?
Its the part where the shield autonomously protects the caster.
The '' was a formidable spell, understandably so, being a 4th-circle magic. Even by 4th-circle standards, it was considered particularly challenging. First, there was the difficulty of maintaining the inherently unstable cold element. Second, sustaining this element in a shield form demanded a considerable expenditure of mana. And lastly, the greatest challenge: imparting autonomy to the shield. In fact, it was odd that Yi-Han had already overcome the first two barriers and only the third remained.
Right. Creating an autonomous shield artifact could help break through this stagnation.
...Ah!
Tired, are you? To miss something so obvious.
Of course, Yi-Han's "Ah" wasn't one of enlightenment but of incredulity. Was he now being encouraged to test his limits with an already challenging task?
Has it never occurred to him I might fail? he wondered internally. Regardless, Professor Boladi remained indifferent to his silent rebukes.
And
Yes?
Yi-Hans sense of foreboding deepened. Was there more?
Professor Millei is considering a contract with beings from other realms for the pre-final assignment.
Ah, thats true. Ive already made a contract with an undead.
The incident with the intruder over the weekend had been a bit chaotic, but considering the magic circles with various safety measures that Professor Millei had prepared, a contract as an assignment wasn't unexpected. Yi-Han felt relieved; at least one task was already completed.
I did well to contract with the Skeleton Warrior.
Good. Now find a water spirit from the spirit realm.
...
Yi-Han, who had made a contract with an undead, and Professor Boladi, who had a deal with the skull principal, seemed unfazed by the others choices.
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