Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 1087

Chapter 1087

Even with Uman assisting Jourin, it didn't seem like it would help much. He seemed likely to give in right away if she was stubborn or threw tantrums.

That burden would probably be added to student W.

'Thinking that way gives me some comfort.'

Though having a young dragon chattering beside for a semester would be annoying, that too could become nourishment for his disciple.

Of course he would greatly dislike it but wasn't magic about growing while doing things you dislike?

"Fine. Do your best. I'll watch how much you improve Einroguard this semester."

"Hmph. Even if you mock me, I won't waver."

Uman's attitude was firm as rock.

Strong will was felt that he absolutely wouldn't waver no matter how the skull principal teased and sneered.

"I've been preparing for this day continuously. Surely Einroguard mages will rejoice at my methods."

"Let's hear what you prepared. What is it? Piles of gold coins?"

If he had prepared mountains of gold coins it would be a truly threatening strategy.

Einroguard students would gladly sell out the principal for one pile of gold coins.

Moreover there were some who would try to sell him out even without a pile of gold coins...

Considering Uman's position with mage cards and wealth accumulated from that, bringing a gold bribery strategy was quite possible.

"What nonsense are you speaking! I respect Einroguard mages. How could I bribe with gold!"

"You too. You still have far to go."

The skull principal looked at the young dragon as if pitying.

This dragon still didn't know what Einroguard mages liked.

Bribing with gold was real respect!

"I plan to guide Einroguard mages' customs with pure justice, not threats and bribes. Professors are no exception. Especially, I absolutely won't leave mages like Professor Verduus alone!"

"Oh..."

The skull principal's expression softened at the first satisfying words heard today.

This sounded quite plausible?

"That last part was good. If you keep doing just that, mages might like your methods a bit too."

"...Acting calm won't help. I know you cherish Professor Verduus!"

The skull principal immediately turned serious. A chilling cold flowed across his statue-like face.

"Absolutely not, so never spout such nonsense again."

"S-sorry..."

"No... never mind. I'm sorry. Don't know why I'm getting angry at a child. Try your best. Ah right. Don't torment Wardanaz too much. Though fun, he's a bit pitiful."

"I said I have no thought of disturbing students at all!"

Uman stormed out fuming. He still mistakenly thought the skull principal was mocking him.

When the dragon left, the knights spoke worriedly.

-Master. Will this be alright?-

"What if it's not? Are you saying to drive him out?"

-That's not it but...-

"It's just a month or two anyway. With His Highness's personality, secret letters will pour in after just that long."

The skull principal was indifferent.

Though it would be annoying, he was confident a personality like Uman's couldn't last long at Einroguard.

Before two months passed, students' secret letters begging for help would go to the emperor.

"Until then lock the warehouses tight and don't do strange things. It's annoying if he chases around."

-What will you do about professors and students?-

When an inspector came poking around, professors and students might actually be more annoyed than the skull principal.

"What can I do? They have to handle it themselves. Well this works out. Let them suffer once."

Usually professors and students (especially Professor B) often criticized that the skull principal was too stingy and had no blood or tears.

Such words mainly came when he didn't give more time for their magic research or assignments, but from the skull principal's perspective it was ridiculous.

Did these guys have no conscience while having bodies?

Perhaps Uman's appearance might become punishment for these lax Einroguard mages.

"Still, I should send notice. Send letters to the professors."

-To Professor Beavle Verduus too?-

"No. Except him."

-Truly wise!-

Even knights working only from loyalty sometimes needed rewards.

The sight of Professor Verduus getting completely stripped as soon as new semester started would be sufficient reward.

  *

'Seems like he’s bringing new guests every time he goes out, or is it my imagination?'

Yonaire thought inwardly.

Though she knew her Wardanaz family friend had wide connections, to think he would bring new guests every time he goes out.

Moreover the guests' profiles were each splendid.

Professors, principal, a mage among empire's top five in cuteness, dragons...

"What do you think?"

"Huh? Isn't it normal?"

Suddenly asked, Nillia answered wondering without much thought.

Isn't this wide a network normal for great noble families?

"Indeed."

Yonaire nodded.

Well since Nillia had connections no less wide than Yi-Han, it was natural she didn't feel anything strange about that.

'...D-did I answer wrong?'

Nillia was slightly bewildered when her friend passed without saying more.

She had just answered without much thought...!

"Here is the junior's villa mansion."

Direth explained to the dark magic school students on behalf of her junior with dual identities.

After all he couldn't enter this mansion in Setlad Anog's identity.

"Where did Sir Anog go?"

Coholti enviously looked at the villa mansion then belatedly recalled Setlad Anog's existence.

He had disappeared at some point, so where did he go?

"He left earlier. Said he had business."

"What?! Why tell me only now! What business?!"

"Don't know. Probably going to catch bad guys."

Annoyed, Direth made something up. Coholti wore an expression mixing regret and respect.

"To move like that so soon after defeating a demon."

"I thought you say the demon defeat there wasn't even a fight."

"Can't you be quiet? How amazing is it to finish by negotiating and persuading an angel without fighting."

Coholti grumbled as if he had been insulted himself.

At that sight the dark magic school students whispered among themselves.

"Why is that person following along when he already graduated?"

"Should we just tell him to go back?"

"...Got it. Just stay quiet."

At the juniors' rebellion, Coholti quietly closed his mouth.

'Such stupid fellows not knowing what's amazing.'

Actually it wasn't that the dark magic school students didn't respect Setlad Anog. Coholti was just a bit peculiar.

Vowing to absolutely not introduce them, even if he build friendship with Setlad Anog later, Coholti moved his steps.

"Wait. Yukbeltire. Have you been here before?"

Direth paused at her friend's movements as if familiar. Yukbeltire nodded.

"When?"

"I’ve been staying here since working last time."

"..."

Direth realized the truth a beat late.

So she hadn't just chased and extracted magic from her junior but even stayed at the villa mansion to extract it!

"...This won't do. Where's Setlad Anog? Call Setlad Anog."

"Senior! You're back!"

Yi-Han who had removed his disguise appeared from inside and called Direth.

Then he was bewildered at his senior looking for Setlad Anog.

"Why are you doing this. This is different from what we promised."

"S-sorry. Yukbeltire momentarily made my reason... no. Wait. Why did you let Yukbeltire stay anyway?"

"She's still a senior so I couldn't just tell her to get lost..."

"From now on just tell her to get lost. If it’s hard to say it then change your identity and say it."

'Is she really her friends?'

Yi-Han was bewildered at Direth's proposal more extreme than himself.

While being her friend!

"Junior, think carefully. If you can't drive out seniors what will you do when professors come? Will you accept them then too?"

"Ah. Professor. Hello."

Just then Professor Boladi was seen walking behind. Yi-Han greeted politely.

As their eyes met, the professor lightly nodded too.

"..."

Direth blinked.

There's a professor too?

"Why is the professor here?!"

"Long story, Senior. Unlike Senior Yukbeltire this has proper reason."

Unlike Yukbeltire who was accepted afraid she would cause trouble, Professor Boladi had convincing reasons related to evil god worshippers.

Listening with serious expression, Direth nodded very unsatisfactorily.

"Well... alright. Professor Bagrak has a reason to be here. Still, you should develop habit of refusing Yukbeltire. Otherwise..."

The front gate opened and the skull principal in human form and Professor Garcia came in.

"Professor Boladi. Come here! I have something to briefly discuss with you and Professor Garcia."

"Ah. Do you need drinks?"

Yi-Han asked while looking at Professor Garcia. It was a far too natural attitude for the situation of principal and professor kicking open the villa door.

"I'm fine."

"I'm fine too, student Yi-Han."

Unlike the two, Professor Boladi answered with hand gestures instead. It meant to stay still.

Direth stared entranced unable to close her mouth at that familiar back walking away after putting out white teapot and teacups on a tray.

...Is this perhaps an Einroguard annex??

"Wh-what was that just now?"

"Isn't the Principal shameless? I only asked Professor Garcia if she needed drinks, not the Principal."

"...Not that! Why are they gathering here so naturally?!"

At Direth's shout, nearby 2nd year students paused.

Oh?

'Right?'

Having gotten used to it from repeated shocks they had forgotten, but thinking about it this was very strange.

Usually one didn't meet principal or professors this often during break.

"Seems it just happened somehow."

"This doesn't seem like something that can be summarized as 'somehow'..."

Professor Garcia's shrill scream reached Direth's ears as she muttered.

Not just Direth but other students were startled too.

"Professor!!"

"Principal, don't attack Professor Garcia!"

The students rushed inside. They wondered if the skull principal might send Professor Garcia to punishment room.

However the scene in the reception room was different from expectations. Professor Garcia was very fine.

...Though her expression was pale.

"E-everyone. It's nothing. No need to worry."

"Punishment room? Interrogation? Firing?"

"Einroguard bankruptcy? Magic plague? Evil god descent? World end?"

The students each threw guesses about what made Professor Garcia scream.

Professor Garcia shook her head and pushed the students out.

"No need to worry! So everyone don't mind!"

"How can we not mind..."

Bang!

When the door closed the students fell into confusion. Even Direth as a 5th year did.

"Professor isn't one to scream."

"Should we eavesdrop on the meeting?"

"..."

At Yi-Han's words, Direth wondered if her junior had frequently invited professors aiming for this.

Surely not...

Bang!

Suddenly the reception room door opened. The skull principal shouted from inside.

"Wardanaz. Don't break the soundproofing magic because it's annoying. If you break it I'll make you cast it until it's perfect."

Bang!

And the reception room door closed again. Yi-Han looked at the closed door as if frustrated.

How did he know?