Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 42

Chapter 42

The mana that went rogue resulted in an explosion that dealt critical damage to Garakse.

However, Yi-han wasnt spared either, and he was sent flying backward after being hit by a force that shook his entire body.

Kuh!

A clean hit from Arlongs sword didnt hurt nearly as much as this.

Yi-han began regretting his decision.

Did I pour in too much mana!?

Dead set on putting an end to the fight, he had poured in as much mana as he could, which resulted in something unexpected.

The shockwave had rendered him immobile.

Fortunately, all the enemies near him were down

Yi-han!

What surprised him was that Professor Garcia was running over to him from afar.

What happened to the other assailants that were attacking her?

It didnt take long for him to get his answer. There were several people sprawled around her, with injuries that appeared to have come from getting hit by a massive hammer.

There was blood on the professors fist, and it didnt seem to be hers.

Rightshes a troll mix-blood

Yi-han was really starting to regret his decisions now.

Even if he hadnt stepped out, Professor Garcia mightve been able to deal with the assailants by herself with those fists of hers.

After all, with or without magic, her troll lineage granted her an impressive physique.

WHO DARES!

A blob of green light and a massive skeleton flew over from the direction of the academy.

Under normal circumstances, Yi-han wouldve freaked out seeing the Principal, but he felt relieved to see him for once.

Time to rest.

Yi-han closed his eyes and lied down where he was. His body throbbed all over the place, and he wanted to get some well-deserved rest.

***

Principal Skelly had rushed over with Professor Bolady in tow.

The anti-magic extremists were like poisonous mushrooms and mold that secretly grew in the dark, and this time around, one of the academys professors had been attacked.

Im sorry, Professor Kim. Because of my carelessness, you were placed in a dangerous situation.

After taking a look at the battlefield, the principal lowered his head and apologized.

P-please raise your head, Lord Gonadaltes. Its impossible for anyone to predict the attacks of anti-magic extremists ahead of time, especially ones that involve the Twilight Dawn.

A sincere apology from the principal was a rare sight to behold, and Professor Garcia, who was at the receiving end of it, became flustered.

Professor Bolady, who was watching from the sidelines, opened his mouth.

Thats where youre incorrect. A principal of Einroguard should be able to prevent it.

..

Professor Garcia became utterly speechless hearing this.

No one asked for your opinion, you social misfit of a professor!

Principal Skelly wished to smack the vampires head, but he held back. After all, he was indeed at fault here.

I shouldve checked the surroundings first. Im deeply ashamed. Waitis that an ancient relic?

Yes. Its a powerful relic that can suck all the mana in the nearby area.

They came fully prepared.

Principal Skelly clicked his tongue.

The ancient relic that they brought was a testament to the fact that none were as skilled as the anti-magic extremists when it came to dealing with mages.

This mans Garakse.

Professor Bolady was able to identify the dying swordsman.

Garakse was a famous figure within the Twilight Dawn. As an expert at anti-mage combat, he had the nickname of the Mage Killer.

Hes still alive. Ill imprison him in the dungeon, dig through his memories, and obtain information about the Twilight Dawn. By the way

Principal Skelly gave the battlefield another glance.

It was clear that most of the assailants had been scorched by Professor Garcias lightning magic.

As someone whose expertise wasnt in magic combat, she had done well to restrain herself and not destroy the nearby region.

***

Waking up on a soft bed, the first thing that greeted Yi-han was the principals skull.

Is this a nightmare?

Yi-han, thanks for your help earlier. You must be tired.

Professor Garcia was beside him.

I-I simply did what I had to do in that situation.

Even so, that doesnt negate your accomplishment. Youve done well.

Thank you.

Though of course, youll still be punished for trying to escape the academy.

Fuck me.

Yi-hans hatred toward the anti-magic extremists shot up in that instant.

He wouldve been in a town by now if not for them!

Professor Garica looked at him apologetically.

Im sorry, Yi-han. Youve done so much

Whats there to feel sorry about? Rules are rules. Rewards are rewards. Punishments, punishments. By the way, how were you able to go past the warehouse? Thats not somewhere you can go past in your second week.

This was something that truly stumped the principal.

Each year, a handful of freshmen would attempt to enter the warehouse that was located behind the central stairways of the academys main building.

Not all of them were trying to escape. In fact, most students were simply hungry, so much so that they would sell their souls to the devil if it meant getting access to the storage room where the food was being kept.

The principal, who knew this, would purposely scatter keys to the back of the central stairways in the hopes of luring in students.

However, he didnt think someone would actually manage to get past the warehouse.

First of all, it required indomitable will to ignore all the goods inside the large storage room. Second of all, there was the warehouse keeper.

How did Yi-han manage to shake him off?

I have no idea what youre saying, sir.

Yi-han kept his mouth shut and dodged the question.

He had already been caught. He had no intention of letting his secret out as well.

Principal Skelly, however, knew what he was thinking and grinned.

Youre not simple, Ill give you that. Unfortunately, Ill make it so its impossible for you to access the underground warehouse again.

Shit!

The principal then became serious.

Yi-han of the Wardanaz Family. For standing up against the anti-magic extremists and for protecting the workers and a professor of the academy, I would like to represent Einroguard in extending our sincere gratitude.

..!

As a sign of our gratitude, you will be bestowed the sword Star of Dawn.

I gratefully wait a minute. Isnt this the sword that the enemy used?

Yi-han was so flustered he forgot to ask whether it was alright to give a real sword to a teenage student.

Should we break it instead then?

You have a point. Ill gratefully accept.

It took all but one second for Yi-han to be convinced.

I could sell it in the future.

Professor Garcia, who had been watching, was dumbstruck by how quickly Yi-han changed his mind.

She had planned on convincing him, thinking he would refuse to the bitter end.

The sword has done no wrong. It was simply in the hands of the wrong person. Yi-han, please use this sword for good, was what she had planned on saying.

Take this as well. Its an exit permit.

!!

Yi-han appreciated this reward much more than the sword.

Principal Skelly was baffled to see this boy who always remained expressionless become visibly happy.

The swords worth much more though?!

Thank you, sir! Ill devote myself to the academy!

R-right.

The madness in his eyes overwhelmed even the principal.

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