The Academy Needs a Real Education

Episode 44. first strike (1)

Ina, Sepia, and Frill were practicing magic.

Sepia had a solid knowledge and aptitude for magic from the beginning, and Ina, a Rang tribe, seemed to be learning free magic anew, but she still seemed immature.

“Wow-! princess. It’s snowing! Did I do it!?”

“… Isn’t this enough sleet?”

And the frills… . He doesn’t seem to be familiar with the magic ceremony yet, but during the short winter vacation, he showed amazing growth.

“Lido, Ganin, Bia.”

Red, green, and blue paint swirled around her like a water balloon in the chanting of frills.

three primary colors.

When Frill reached out, the paint burst out and began to paint over the world. When she drew a shield, it became a shield; when she drew a tree, it became a tree.

‘Didn’t Professor Ian say that mana is a drawing paper for expressing yourself?’

The knight who had been watching her now seemed to know what that meant. Frill was engrossed in art and creation, not knowing that his clothes might be splashed with paint.

If it is true that the world changes as she draws it, in fact it did not. It is clear that such a thing will only be possible when one reaches the realm of unique magic.

‘However, this miraculous scenery… .’

The clarity of free magic is determined by the clarity of the image. This is because, after coming up with an image in your head, you realize it as it is.

So, of course, it takes a long time to implement complex magic.

The more complicated the object to be implemented, the harder it is to clearly picture it in your head.

So, most free mages spend a lot of time meditating to practice recalling images more clearly.

However, after drawing a clear picture in front of his eyes, Frill thought that realizing it would be more accurate and faster than imagining it, so he decided to draw the image himself rather than meditate.

The huge canvas that is now unfolding in front of my eyes was only possible because Frill had such an aesthetic sense.

‘… I never thought that being interested in art at a young age would be so helpful.’

Sepia slowly approached the knight who was impressed by the growth of frill.

“I didn’t know you were there. hello?”

The Guardian Knight, who had been staring blankly at the princess, was taken aback.

Didn’t they try to pass Sepia when the fanatics called ‘Akula’ attacked the princess… .

‘But why… .’

“Birgo?”

Eventually, as Princess Frill approached, Virgo knelt down. The weight of the shining armor might seem harsh to him as he is senile, but his bright blue eyes stubbornly denied the passing of time.

“Meet the princess.”

“You switched. You can sit down, don’t push yourself too hard.”

“The grace that has already been given is so great. We are worried that we need to whip ourselves more. Please let me do my duty.”

Even a year ago, Frill always led all four Guardian Knights. Because they were also symbols of the imperial family and authority.

However, after being influenced by Professor Ian, Frill ordered only one of the four Guardian Knights to protect him.

It was clear that it would be painful for those who had reached their peak as knights to always maintain a combat readiness, wearing a helmet, whether it was hot or cold, and as Frill went out for school more often, their duties would have become more difficult.

Moreover, since Kiruna is close to the imperial family, even if there is only one guardian knight, no one will dare harm Frill.

Therefore, reducing the number of Guardian Knights is obviously wise.

but… . Since this was the same as reducing her prestige as a princess, the knights carefully tried to change the name of Frill. In the end, I couldn’t break her stubbornness.

“… I am old and sick, but please believe in my soul.”

“Why, how many people in this country won’t trust you?”

Watching the frills grow like flying, the veteran Virgo agonized.

At that time, he did not listen to the princess’s order and tried to hand over Sepia to Akula.

Is protecting Princess Frill’s comfort really what the emperor really wants?

As a shield to protect the emperor, he had watched over the previous emperor and Emperor Zernim for a long time, and he began to doubt the nature of the mission he had been protecting for decades.

‘What kind of sword and shield should I be for the princess… . Even though I’m worried, I want to be with you.’

Seeing Princess Frill, who suddenly had many friends, the old man smiled.

* * *

April, the beginning of spring when forsythia and azaleas bloom and dandelion seeds travel on the wind.

Even on a day like this, when the sparrows dozed off in the warm sunlight on an empty bench, Mina Spearmint was having a very busy day.

There were so many things to solve that even the magic training with Princess Frill was missing.

First, she had to sit on Davi Bianca’s disciplinary committee. In fact, the faculty only asked for a brief testimony from Mina, but Mina did not want to end there.

‘It’s also largely because I couldn’t control my emotions. I almost hurt my opponent during a duel. I am also responsible.’

‘I’ll dismiss it.’

But, what the hell is this all about? All committee members, including Vice-Professor Hadley, did not want to hold Mina responsible for Darby’s 5th circle magic case.

Professor Hadley, who is the main pillar of Darby’s disciplinary committee, laughed at Mina’s request and told her not to worry about anything.

Not only she, but all the professors there seemed to be paying attention to Mina.

‘Why? Because I’ve been receiving countless letters from numerous magic labs lately? Currently the only unique magic user in the Ministry… ?’

No matter how much I thought about it, that was all.

Mina didn’t want such childish privileges, but the professors kept doing things for her that she didn’t want.

That came as a greater pressure to Mina than being discriminated against as an inferior student.

‘Professor Hadley, that is nonsense.’

‘Spearmint students, think about it one more time. What a great opportunity for you I heard you are struggling with tuition. The school wants to recognize and apply for your talent, so use your judgment.’

‘I’m in E class right now. You cannot get a scholarship without any other achievements, even unofficially. this is really… .’

I don’t know how Professor Hadley found out about the poor wallet situation, but he didn’t want to hold on to such an unfair favor.

‘I’d rather do a part-time job and make money…’ . You can get a job at a cafe in Alley No. 2.’

It sounds funny when you think of the days when you were an inferior student, but the unique magic became another shackle to Mina.

“… It’s a bit depressing.”

With the start of the semester, Mina had a lot of thoughts, and since she hadn’t had a chance to meet Professor Ian lately, Mina was a bit depressed.

In fact, I tried putting in a retake request in Professor Ian’s 1st year magic-style basic class, but for some reason, Professor Hadley was cut from the line.

“Shall I say this one more time… ?”

The class in charge of Magical Linguistics Department E class, which will be held in 5 days by Professor Ian.

Mina’s dislike of discrimination and excessive preferential treatment seemed to be the most appropriate time for counseling.

‘Until then… . Let’s focus on the things ahead of us.’

* * *

A quiet office even after the saint’s baptism was over.

Having fully received the wave of light, I thanked Karin with my head still bowed.

“… May you always be holy.”

The saints were not given names, so they were all called by the name of the cathedral.

They are human, but not persons. I just live my life as an incarnation that symbolizes the cathedral.

There may be differences depending on the atmosphere of the cathedral, but the life of a saint is obviously far from happiness.

A controlled life that should exist as living proof of the belief that innocence still exists in the world… .

Who would want to live such a life?

It was clear that living as a saint in Saint Stica’s church, which had a particularly strong sense of solemnity, must have been painful.

Karin didn’t resent the goddess or the cathedral, and did her best to take her responsibility in it.

Whether in the novel or in front of me right now, seeing her bravely living with Yuri, I honestly thought it was amazing.

‘How can I not blame my fate?’

The leader of the Knights of Stica, Peedo, must have fallen in love with Karin and longed for her.

She, the strongest enemy in Chapter 1 of the novel, is a person who has a maniacal obsession with Karin.

‘It’s become clear that Pierre is visiting me. This must be really dangerous.’

There must have already been reports that the saintess was possessed by the devil, so the cathedral would try to dispatch the knights as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, there was no way Karin would come to me so suddenly.

“I, actually… . We heard about the professor arguing with the priests… ?”

Yuri confessed trembling when he saw me who had not been burned even in the purest light that humans can emit.

‘Now I understand the situation… . Things are twisted like this.’

“There’s no way Sharp’s eyes were wrong, but there’s no doubt about the saintess’s grace as well.”

Karin nodded at my words, took a step closer to me and squeezed my hand tightly.

I gave her both hands, and she carefully began to write something with her finger on my right hand.

‘sorry.’

I silently shook my head.

It looks like you’re apologizing to me on behalf of Saint Stica. In fact, all of these are the changes I made that came back like a boomerang. How can I blame her

I just wanted Karin to get over her difficult past and live here like a girl my age.

“… .”

It’s an anomaly I made up. So, this ordeal, I had to handle it alone.

* * *

‘Rien, are you okay these days?’

‘yes? why.’

‘You say you’re in charge of Professor Ian? Professors hate him so much. He said he’s a soldier, so is his personal life tidy?’

Lien, the maid in charge of Professor Ian, has been getting a lot of worries lately.

Even among her co-workers, there were rumors of her safety going back and forth, but Rien couldn’t understand it at all.

In fact, Lien did not meet many professors. No, Professor Ian was the first one to be assigned to the exact position in charge. So I don’t know what other professors are like… .

Listening to the laments of the other maids in charge, it would not be enough to call Professor Ian a person of character.

Whether it’s to relieve work stress to a maid, or to make all sorts of requests in one-minute increments.

He said that it is basic not to let him leave work until right before he goes to bed even though he studies until dawn every day, and in severe cases, it can even lead to sexual harassment.

but… . Lee Ahn, a first-time professor I met with a trembling heart after hearing such rumors, was a good person who thought of students first even before falling asleep.

Looking over her shoulder, she was thoroughly prepared for classes, and even when several students came to the office out of nowhere, she never refused without reason.

Rumors spread that he was an eccentric professor because of his cold tone in class, but he was always polite to Lien.

He didn’t enjoy luxury, and he didn’t have many demands, so Rien felt bored with the lack of work compared to the other maids.

‘rather… .’

Lien gradually felt sorry for him.

Being despised as a soldier by other professors, and always trying to be a proud person to students.

Even the appearance of trying to take all responsibility so that students do not suffer damage… .

That’s why I was able to come here. Because I wanted to help him.

“I risked being rude to visit you, Princess Frill. I am Lien, the exclusive maid of Professor Ian Laver.”