Episode 38. Performance test (1)
Long wait.
It came as a surprise even to her master, who was with her almost all the time.
The pointed hat shook.
Does this really mean that he is his disciple?
while letting out a sigh.
-…Student. Do you know the feeling of discouragement?
“…”
The teacher’s question.
However, there was no answer that came back from his mouth or his mind.
Jesse’s gaze is on the smartphone screen.
To be precise, it was fixed on the man in the video.
The teacher’s cone hat sighed once more.
– My heart breaks. Collapse…!
A conical hat imbued with the wisdom of an archmage.
In fact, it is no different from the alter ego of the Archmage.
-This is what is called hyeonta in the language of this world…
Such a conical hat was struggling.
Everything is Ho-yeol, the man in the video.
It was because of the man who changed his one and only disciple.
It was definitely a surprise.
Just looking at the current video, that’s the case.
While being sure of being an adventurer, she expresses magic freely.
The stereotypical manifestations of adventurers were not seen.
That appearance was enough to attract the attention of a disciple who had doubts about magic.
“…how did you understand?”
That alone was enough.
By suddenly appearing at a regular academic meeting.
Pointing out Chief Wizard Marcelo’s announcement.
He even followed his magic and manifested it.
That’s the search interference expression.
It was as if he perfectly understood the concept of magic that even his disciples could not easily accept.
-…No, beyond that.
He is more than a genius.
Of course, the cone hat did not express that impression.
That’s why, whatever.
Jesse had finally erased his doubts about magic.
That was the saddest thing about being a teacher.
Even if I told you a hundred days, you wouldn’t believe it.
How could you look at a man and change his mind right away?
– My lovely disciple. All men are wolves!
Of course it was a joke.
Not because he’s a man, but because he’s an adventurer.
Because an adventurer like yourself perfectly understood the concept of magic.
Jesse must have also been able to break the wall of prejudice.
-I know it just by looking at it. Those sharp eyes and arrogant words. It is certainly. I’m sure that’s a guy with no blood or tears. It’s sure to cause trouble for the woman…
Again——
a voice that came out of nowhere.
The cone-shaped hat, which had been spitting out gossip without hesitation, flinched.
And now it was.
“Wow! I envy you! Hoyeol!”
The exclamation mark returned to Jesse’s eyes.
Jesse is on a wizard class quest.
She was the one who naturally visited the mage’s lab while going in and out of the Mage Tower.
“It’s much better than the labs of skilled mages!”
However, even Jesse is the lower level of the Mage Tower.
That’s why it was the only way to enter and exit the labs of skilled apprentice wizards.
It was no wonder that he was surprised by Ho-yeol’s laboratory.
“Sit down and wait.”
“Oh yes! I’ll wait!”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t have a car to give you.”
“…Is it tea?”
“Rockets cannot be delivered to the Mage Tower.”
…What kind of car is the car referring to?
Americano? black tea?
Rocket Delivery?
Is rocket delivery a new magic?
I was curious, but Jesse held it in.
‘A thoughtful question…!’
Because I couldn’t blow the opportunity to ask a question with such a trivial curiosity.
Jessie sat at the customer table and waited for Ho-yeol.
Wouldn’t it be rude to stare?
Glancing—
Jesse rolled his pupils under his conical hat.
Sukkuseuk—
Hoyeol grabbed a feather pen as soon as he sat down at his desk.
Then, without hesitation, he began scrawling something on the parchment.
Jesse was taken aback.
‘Am I going to do research as soon as I get back?’
I didn’t think I was bothering you for nothing.
‘Because he told me to wait…!’
Jesse took the risk of rudeness and sat quietly and waited.
be disturbed by any means
I didn’t even turn my eyes to the heat anymore.
however.
“?”
…How come it’s so quiet.
since when
I didn’t even hear the feather pen creaking.
I guess I waited quite a while though.
Glancing—
I looked at Ho-yeol, and it was the same.
Waist straight on the back of a chair.
Perfectly balanced chin, neck and arm angles.
Yes, my attitude hasn’t changed at all.
“!”
Its eyelids were closed.
An uncomfortable posture just by looking at it.
At first, I couldn’t even imagine falling asleep.
Are you just meditating? Just thinking about it.
But as I focused my attention, I heard breathing.
…Yes, Ho-yeol was sleeping.
In an upright position without the slightest disturbance.
‘As expected, it can’t be done today.’
Jesse cautiously rose from his chair.
Then, as he was about to sneak out of the lab, he stopped.
In front of the desk where Ho-yeol is asleep.
Jessie glanced at Hoyeol’s face.
The sleeping Ho-yeol was definitely new.
Dori Dori—
and for a moment, Jesse shook his head.
‘…This was rude!’
I’m glad I didn’t get caught!
Gently—
Jesse took a deep breath after closing the lab door.
Jesse whispered to his teacher in the cone hat.
“There is no blood or tears. You have that kind of humanity.”
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.
…Did you sleep?
When I opened my eyes, it was the same.
I feel like I’ve been overdoing it all over again.
In fact, all I did was put a spoon on the prepared table.
I’m so weak that I don’t even have the strength to lift a spoon.
‘…for a moment.’
Anyway, I feel like something is missing.
It’s like you’ve completely forgotten something…
Yes, Jesse Heinness.
“this.”
Jesse was nowhere to be seen in the lab.
You don’t even notice that you’re leaving.
How deeply did I sleep?
When I checked the time, about five hours had passed.
…slept for five hours in this uncomfortable position?
Even so, there is no place to exhaust.
This is the level at which formality dominates the body.
Anyway, it became a sorry thing for Jesse.
After answering the question, I fell asleep.
‘Not good.’
Jesse Heinness.
The relationship with her is more important than any other player.
What would be good for losing the enemy with the top ranker?
Aside from that level, Jesse was an inspiration to me.
‘Exactly, Jesse’s skill is what inspires me.’
Anyway, the next time we meet, try to be as kind as possible.
I’m the type of person who can’t afford to live in debt because of my pride.
“It’s a pity I don’t have a car.”
…and some green tea bags for hospitality.
At what point did you fall asleep?
I could tell by looking at the parchment.
Still, you went to sleep after requesting an appraisal.
The answer to the request was floating on the parchment.
-All right. Appraisal What kind of magic tools can be made with the requested items. whether it can meet your requirements. We will analyze and report in detail.
My requirements were simple.
Above all, level restrictions.
Even if there was a compromise in the effect, it was because I needed a magic tool item to use right away.
But the good thing is that he leveled up 50 at once by defeating the Seven Deadly Sins of Greed.
I added a word to that answer.
– It doesn’t matter how much it costs.
…Isn’t this the worst line in bargaining?
However, for the wizards of the Mage Tower, wealth and honor were as meaningless as Grandfel.
I don’t know if he beats up adventurers, but he won’t eat even the same mage tower wizard.
I moved my gaze away from the parchment.
Heading towards the pile of books piled up on one side of the desk.
Those are the magic books that Marcelo asked for under the pretext of research.
When I open the topmost book, I still see unfamiliar words.
“Right.”
Of course, what is even stranger is my understanding of such books.
It didn’t take much effort to understand.
Magic and concepts presented at regular conferences.
Compared to him, this was childish.
Still, the reason why I needed such a low-level magic book is simple.
Because my level is not good.
To put it simply, bottomless poison.
because that was me
Fluffy—
a sphere of magical power floating in the air.
The basic magic light of pure magic science.
A beginner’s beginner’s skill that illuminates the surroundings.
The moment you change your job to a wizard-type class.
It was one of the beginner skills to learn.
Why did I finally learn
such a basic skill as magic instead of a skill?
Simple.
I’m not a wizard, I’m a demon hunter.
Of course, even the magic tower wizards in the world wouldn’t even imagine me as a demon hunter.
Suddenly, my class identity comes to mind.
But let’s think good.
‘It’s about building the basics.’
Let’s think so to close the bottomless hole.
someone could say that
Belatedly entering the beginner level.
Are you sure it’s not efficient?
It is natural to have such doubts.
However, that only applies to skills.
Magic and skill are different.
Unlike skills, magic can be creatively expressed.
like now.
Fluffy—
I repeatedly manifested the light.
Dozens of spheres of magical power floated in the air.
Even if it is a beginner magic, its essence is a mass of magical power.
Again exploratory interference manifestations. If
you
go through that series of processes…
.
Gripping—
it could be an electric orb.
Whiiing—
it could even become a small storm.
‘Of course, within the line that magic power can handle.’
Magic with different properties.
Could it be because of the simultaneous expression of dozens of them?
…The amount of mana consumed was no joke!
Because of this, it seemed that it would not be easy to use even when the natural enemy relationship was active.
Realize again.
still very weak
Even if he rose quickly, he was only level 226.
Due to his heavy pride, it is at such a low level that it won’t be strange if he sinks at any time.
Likewise, it was said that this side was also lacking in basic skills.
‘I really don’t have time to rest.’
To stop the poison from sinking down on both sides.
What if you struggle and get a mouse?
I was in the midst of worrying about lack of nutrition.
Smart—
“?”
Someone knocked on the door.
Who is it?
I didn’t have to ask.
At the same time, the quest window blinked.
[Quest: Marcelo’s Study]
Marcelo, the chief wizard of the Wizard’s Tower.
In order for him to reach an advanced level of magic.
want to be with you
—Accept Marcelo’s proposal. (Success)
─Prove your ability. (In progress)
Convince the majority of senior mages. (0/20)
Yes, I wanted to be quiet for some reason.
chief wizard.
Not all magicians, no matter how powerful they may be in the Mage Tower, will agree with Marcelo’s decision.
Moreover, am I not the parachute itself?
It’s like a parachute performance test.
was expecting
I said.
“Come in. Marcelo Chief Mage.”
The door opened and Marcelo entered.
For some reason, the skin and bones are closer than before.
He was startled as soon as he opened the door.
…Is it because of the smell?
Just a moment ago, fireballs shook in the air.
It’s understandable to be surprised if it’s because of the burnt smell.
Just in case, try burning down the borrowed lab.
Whether it’s me or Marcelo.
Thinking of the amount to be compensated is already terrifying.
I quickly changed the subject.
“I know what you are looking for me for.”
“…Ah, have you heard? I have no face.”
Marcelo was genuinely sorry.
He took a moment to catch his breath and then spoke.
“Everything is because of my position as a chief mage. To occupy the position of chief, senior mages constantly seek to prove their qualities to the chief mage. The same is true in this case. It’s because I’m lacking…”
I shook my head.
To the point where I even received an apology from the person who gave me the parachute.
“No, what is lacking is their faith, not you.”
…even if it can make you cringe a little.
I’m not an ungrateful guy.
Besides, did you say that it is a position where you have to constantly prove it?
『Proof for underestimation. Because the overestimation had to be made into a reality.”
That was also a familiar position for Grandfel.
I got up from my seat with the utmost peace of mind.
added to Marcelo.
“Get used to that position. Chief Mage Marcelo.”
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Marcelo hesitated for a moment, then stopped.
magic mark.
Traces left by manifested magic.
Those magic waves that are still flying around the lab.
It was telling how complex search and high level of interference were repeatedly manifested here.
The moment you enter the lab.
That was the reason Marcelo was startled.
‘…This level of magic was manifested at the same time?’
Regardless of the level of magical power, his understanding of magic to the point of being ‘strange’.
But Marcelo did not think deeply.
-No, what is lacking is their faith, not you.
Because even I couldn’t be a person who lacked faith.
Marcelo hurriedly followed Ho-yeol.
“I will guide you.”
I didn’t do this when I announced any results.
For the first time, the reaction of the senior mages was expected.
