Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 875

Chapter 875

-You should be careful... Even such a wise mage can fall quickly if deceived by an evil dragon...-

-J-Jourin is not evil!-

Jourin flared up at the demons' false accusation.

As expected of demons, their actions were vile and petty.

They had only advised out of concern for Yi-Han, yet they cast such false accusations.

-Yi-Han! Jourin advises that you forgive Professor Verduus and respect him as your master!-

Jourin looked at Yi-Han and the demons, snorting as if to say 'How's that?'

"Uh, I don't want to. What on earth made you say that?"

Of course, Yi-Han answered as if to say 'What are you talking about?'

While he might return the borrowed artifact (in fact, he was wondering if even this was too much), he had no intention of doing anything beyond that.

-...!-

Realizing she had been deceived by Yi-Han's cold reaction, Jourin glared fiercely at the demons.

-You evil beings!!-

  *

Professor Verduus's feeble voice flowed out from inside.

-Let's negotiate!-

"Alright, Professor. Let's negotiate. Come out."

Yukbeltire stared at the attic where Professor Verduus was hiding with an icy expression as she spoke.

Meanwhile, her hands kept moving. The meaning of the hand signals was simple.

-Fire immediately when he comes out.-

The enchantment magic school students behind her nodded.

They couldn't give any openings against Professor Verduus. They had to take him down immediately.

-Okay. Then withdraw to the back of the corridor!-

But Professor Verduus was equally distrustful of the other side. The professor knew well that his disciples could betray their master at any time.

"We can't do that, Professor."

-Didn't you say we'd negotiate?-

"Yes. But you'd call other artifacts from within the magic tower, wouldn't you?"

Spirit Festival Hall was Professor Verduus's magic tower, and each floor was filled with artifacts that could be summoned with a single shout from the professor.

It was fortunate they had trapped him in the attic by surprise; if it had been a head-on battle, the students would have been swept away.

-No! Trust me!-

"We don't either. Please trust us."

-Yukbeltire! I'll give you twice the promised reward!-

At Professor Verduus's shout, the students stirred.

If they received twice the bounty set by Professor Krair, this was certainly worth considering.

However, Yukbeltire coldly shook her head.

"I can't trust you."

-I'll give it in advance! I'll tell you the location of the warehouse, so take it!-

"I can't trust you."

-Why are you acting so stupid!?-

Professor Verduus was flustered.

This royal-born disciple had the flaw of only caring about herself and not helping much with her master's work, but she wasn't a mage who acted stupidly or emotionally.

Why was she refusing this offer?

"St... I'm not acting irrationally at all. Open the attic door, Professor."

-I refuse!-

"Bring the magic cannon."

At Yukbeltire's order, the students moved quickly. With the sound of wheels rolling, a huge bronze cannon engraved densely with magic circles appeared.

Inside, Professor Verduus jumped up and down in anger.

-That's my property!!-

"You should have delivered it two years ago, Professor."

-It can still be improved more, why! Why have you become so stupid!-

Professor Verduus didn't realize that the more he said such things, the more he was only increasing his disciple's hatred.

Yukbeltire looked up towards the attic and suggested.

"St... Open the door. If not, we'll begin the siege."

-The artifacts here are enough for defense. You absolutely won't be able to break through?-

"Time is on our side. Who would come to help you, Professor?"

-O... Os?-

"The principal has gone to the capital."

-...-

After pondering, Professor Verduus changed his attitude and pleaded.

-Two and a half times! Yukbeltire! I'll give you two and a half times!-

"St... I don't need it."

-Staff?-

"I didn't say anything."

-No. You said staff, didn't you?-

"Begin the attack."

The enchantment magic school students excitedly loaded their magic. Professor Verduus looked around restlessly.

Unfortunately, he had been ambushed while in the attic, so there weren't many artifacts inside.

The artifacts he had were for self-protection and work.

Artifacts with strong firepower or capable of subduing mages were mostly on the lower floors, and the few powerful artifacts he had, Yukbeltire knew about and had neutralized first during the ambush.

Professor Verduus whined as he tore apart the works inside to make temporary artifacts. The defense at the attic entrance was strengthened and interception magic was added.

Rumble!

"!!!"

"P-Professor has obtained artifacts, hasn't he?"

The students cried out in surprise at the fierce magic flying as soon as they approached.

With this level of firepower, it seemed Professor Verduus might have secured additional artifacts.

"Don't waver. It's just a bluff. He's made temporary ones using the items inside."

Yukbeltire knew exactly how the supplies in the magic tower were stacked.

Since she had blocked other artifacts from being called, Professor Verduus could only use the materials inside the attic.

There were limits to improvisation.

Despite the barrage of lightning and flames, as the students slowly set up defenses and approached, Professor Verduus cursed once again.

"Such a wicked and spiteful mage! How dare you steal someone else's artifacts and use them as you please!"

"Professor. I've arrived."

Professor Verduus let out a beaver mixed-blood's unique scream and fell backwards. Jourin said to Yi-Han, as if she couldn't believe it.

-He looks so cute, is he really Professor Verduus??-

"Haha. You've learned another thing. You shouldn't be deceived by appearances, Your Highness."

  *

After teaching Jourin, Yi-Han first checked the situation below.

As they had entered through the secret passage Professor Verduus had told them about, he hadn't seen the outside situation yet.

Yi-Han was shocked.

'No. Has a war broken out??'

The enchantment magic school seniors, including Yukbeltire, were fiercely armed and deploying siege weapons.

"What on earth did you say to Senior Yukbeltire? Did you perhaps mock her with the staff?"

For someone as cool-headed as Yukbeltire to be so determined to kill, it was surprising.

Yi-Han suspected that Professor Verduus might have provoked her further without his knowledge.

Of course, Professor Verduus felt very wronged.

"I didn't! Why would I do such a useless thing! And what's this about a staff?"

"Think carefully, Professor. Even if you don't realize it, Senior might have felt that way..."

"I really didn't! More importantly, we need to escape quickly! Yukbeltire is trying to kill me! She's completely crazy! She must have gone mad!"

-Yukbeltire is not that kind of mage...-

When Jourin cautiously took Yukbeltire's side, Professor Verduus finally noticed the dragon's presence.

"A dragon!"

"Yes. This is Princess Jourin."

"Then claws, scales, tears, blood..."

Professor Verduus was about to shout 365 magical ingredients from dragons, starting from tendons to molars.

But that shout couldn't be finished. Professor Bentozol rushed in first and started strangling Professor Verduus.

"I'll kill you here!"

"Gak... Wardanaz!"

Caught by surprise, Professor Verduus desperately called the name of his most trustworthy disciple.

'I really shouldn't have come.'

Yi-Han sighed deeply, not wanting to get involved. Eandurde beside him looked at her senior with eyes full of sympathy.

To think her godlike senior had been suffering like this from the professors!

"Everyone, please calm down! Professor Verduus. Surely you're not coveting the dragon's body? You could be eternally cursed and hunted."

"Wouldn't it be fine if the dragon gives it directly?"

"Don't say such nonsense! Before I kill you!"

Professor Bentozol warned, rolling his eyes. Even the strong-hearted Professor Verduus flinched at that fierce aura and took a step back.

"Do you think Her Highness the Dragon would give even a part of her body to worthless mortals!"

Yi-Han could see Jourin fidgeting and avoiding eye contact.

'It's okay, Your Highness. No one will know.'

-I-Is that so?-

"More importantly, Professor. Can't we leave through the secret passage we came in?"

"Yukbeltire engraved a tracking mark on my tail. If we leave through the secret passage, she'll notice."

Professor Bentozol grumbled at those words.

"Then we should cut it off."

"It's a curse that regrows even if cut?"

"Then cut it again!"

"Are you stupid? As if such a thing could be solved..."

-Stop fighting! Jourin is going crazy!-

Jourin, who had exploded, pounded the floor with her front paws. Eandurde patted Jourin's tail as if she finally approved.

"I-I'm sorry, Your Highness! Because of that bastard I'll tear to pieces!"

"Right! Because of that bastard... mmph."

Yi-Han quickly covered Professor Verduus's mouth.

"Can't you dispel the magic?"

"There is a way."

"What method?"

"If we bring the artifact that cast the magic or an artifact for dispelling."

"Where are they each?"

"Yukbeltire has both."

"..."

Yi-Han had to admit that Professor Verduus's top disciple was truly meticulous.

'Could she have been preparing a plan to assassinate Professor Verduus for a long time?'

"What if we make it?"

"If we bring reagents and materials, we could..."

"Does Senior Yukbeltire have those too?"

"Yes."

'Should I just sell him out?'

Yi-Han, who was pondering slightly, held back. Still, wasn't this happening because of the artifact he had taken?

"...It seems persuasion is the only way after all. Professor. First, here's the <Star Guide>. Professor Krair will probably lift the bounty if she receives this."

"!"

Professor Verduus looked at the artifact Yi-Han took out with surprised eyes.

"You retrieved this?!"

"...Um, yes."

"Isn't this strange?"

Professor Bentozol asked, feeling something was off.

An artifact disappeared from Professor Verduus's workshop, yet it was brought back so quickly.

Usually in Einroguard, in such cases, the culprit...

"The reason is simple."

Professor Verduus, in a good mood after obtaining the artifact, answered proudly.

"What is it?"

"He brought it back so quickly because he respects me that much!"

"..."

For a moment, Yi-Han almost kicked Professor Verduus's tail.

'This happened because of the artifact I took. This happened because of the artifact I took.'

"How can you say such a thing?"

Professor Bentozol cried out, dumbfounded.

For Professor Verduus's disciple to come to rescue him out of respect for his master. It was something that wouldn't happen before Einroguard's destruction.

-No! Jourin will testify!-

Jourin hurriedly made excuses when it seemed Yi-Han might be suspected. Professor Bentozol made an expression as if he wanted to hang himself.

"I-Is that really true!?"

"Yes... I hurriedly retrieved it out of respect..."

Yi-Han had no choice but to say. Professor Verduus's proud look was strangely irritating.

"Wardanaz has respected me so much that he even helped with my work during vacations."

"...Ugh."

Yi-Han let out a painful groan.

It was harder to endure than most curses.

'If I stay any longer, I might really go crazy.'

"Professor. I'll try to persuade Senior Yukbeltire first. Now that we've retrieved the artifact, the bounty should disappear soon, right?"

"Yes. Be careful. She's completely mad."

"Senior isn't that kind of person. Senior Yukbeltire! It's me, Yi-Han..."

"Trying such a petty trick with a fake voice?"

Along with the answer, attacks full of killing intent came rushing. Yi-Han quickly dodged and then cursed at Professor Verduus.

"What on earth did you do!"

"I really didn't do anything!"