Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 58

Chapter 58

God knows how many times he had to try, but he was somehow able to complete the marble. Having said that

Um, Yi-han?

?

Im not too familiar with the spell youre using, but is it supposed to be that big? Yonaire asked nervously.

The other students felt uneasy as well.

It used to be around the size of a fist when he first started, but now it was as huge as a boulder.

It felt ridiculous to call it a marble anymore.

Swish, swish, swish, swish

The giant marble let out menacing sounds as it revolved around its axis.

Asan was quick to defend Yi-han.

You think Wardanaz would use a spell he couldnt fully control? I can say with full confidence that the spells meant to be this way.

I-Is that so? It just seemed a bit too powerful for a freshman to handle.

Nilia snapped at Rowena for doubting Yi-han.

Who do you think he is? Were talking about Wardanaz here. If theres anyone that can do it, itd be him.

Though Yi-han was grateful for the support, it felt burdensome as well.

It was too much pressure for him.

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There was a saying among fledgling mages not to tinker with spells.

Spells were by themselves a complete formula, and nothing good would come of touching them, especially if the mage wasnt experienced.

Though it wasnt by much, Yi-han had transformed the nature of the spell.

Am I doing something wrong?

It wasnt easy maintaining the shape of the marble and having it spin at the same time.

What Yi-han didnt know was that even his seniors would have had trouble replicating his spell unless they specialized in a related field.

In other words, his spell could be considered advanced magic, especially if it had been done using a limited amount of mana.

To keep the marble spinning, Yi-han, who didnt have much notion of conservation, kept pouring in more and more mana.

Whenever he did so, the marble would begin to spin faster, but in exchange, its shape would threaten to crumble.

Whenever that happened, he would add more water to the marble. It was raining outside, so there was plenty of water to use.

But once he added more water, the marble wouldnt spin as fast, thus creating a vicious cycle.

This would usually result in one of two things: either the water marble would explode, or the mage would collapse from exhaustion.

However, Yi-hans mana was bottomless, and his concentration didnt allow for the marble to explode either.

As a result, he was able to complete his spell after tens of minutes.

A water marble that was barely maintaining its shape and spinning at a dangerous speed.

It was dozens of times bigger than the previous one though!

I think Im able to keep it under control somehow.

He aimed the cannon-like water marble at the golem.

Even that was strenuous at the moment.

Go!

Kwaaang!!

The ball of water surged forth with great momentum. Unable to keep up with its own strength, it veered slightly off course.

Crap!

He had aimed it at the golems back, yet the marble had hit its shoulder.

Yi-han clicked his tongue in dismay.

Do I have to start all over again? My heads about to explode, and thats just from making one

Boom!

..

..

?????

The students couldnt believe what happened next.

The earth golem was blown to smithereens after its shoulder was struck by the marble.

WOAAAAAAAHHHHH!!

WARDANAZ! WARDANAZ! WARDANAZ!

See!? What did I say? What did I say?

..

Yi-han stood there dazed as he stared at what remained of the golem.

He had missed, and yet

He couldnt tell whether it was his spell that was absurdly powerful or the golem that was surprisingly brittle.

I guess we have Professor Bolady to thank for his lessons, he thought to himself, unaware that it had nothing to do with the professor.

***

Wardanaz, are you alright? I can carry you if you want.

No, let me.

Sorry, I thought I could control it better.

W-what was that? Nilia asked, her voice shaking.

???

Nilia questioned what she just heard.

When did this spell become so outrageous?

It was my first time trying. But its fine now, Im pretty sure I got the hang of it.

To prove his point, he produced a ball of fire in the air and kept it under control.

A strong gust of warm air came over Nilia, melting her body.

Flare Up!

???

Is something wrong?

N-nothing.

Nilia was going to ask if he was alright casting spells continuously, but then decided otherwise.

Just as Yi-han had shown respect for her as a huntress, she was going to reciprocate that respect for him as a mage.

That was what being a friend meant.

Huh, I wonder if its alright using multiple spells simultaneously.

..

Either way, they were able to speed up due in part to the light and fire that were produced.

The fire that Yi-han summoned was able to warm the hands and feet of the students.

As expected, the professor isnt here.

They had arrived where they had parted ways with Professor Ingurdel.

The professor was nowhere to be seen, but Yi-han wasnt shaken by this.

After all, he had known for a while now.

The professors definitely set us up, alright.

Rattle, rattle

??

The skeletal summon suddenly hid behind Yi-han, shivering in fear.

It behaved as if it was afraid of the spot where the professor had disappeared.

Whats wrong with it?

Yi-han focused his mind.

He felt a familiar trace of mana from the spot where Professor Ingurdel had disappeared.

Now whose could this be?

Kwaaang!!

?!?

The students turned toward the source of the sound.

An earth golem was charging toward them from the opposite side of the field.

***

Yi-han had taken on the role of a leader on his side, but there was no one to step up and assume that role over on the side where the Immortal Phoenix and the White Tigers were confined.

When the earth golem appeared, they failed to come to an agreement.

Lets throw potions at it.

Why not gang up on it? We can finish it off while its distracted.

Wont spells work better?

Lets try all of that.

Yeah, why not?

Imagine a project where each person did what they wanted without arriving at a consensus. It was as disastrous as that.

Keep throwing, the potions are working! Way to go, Baetrek!

Werent those made by priestess Siana?

Were they? My bad.

Everyone scatter! Dont bunch up!

For a group that didnt have a plan, they actually did rather well.

They weakened the earth golem with potions that were made on the spot before chipping away at its body with swords and spears.

As one would expect of the White Tigers, they fought valiantly.

However, that was it.

They failed to take out the golem, and the moment they ran out of potions, they began to be pushed back.

Retreat! Retreat if you dont want to be annihilated!

Run! Run for your life!

Their weapons were no longer effective, so the students all fled in a panic.

And they happened to run in the direction where Liams group was at!

Yi-han muttered under his breath as the chaos approached.

Those useless maggots

Nilia pretended she didnt hear to preserve his image.