Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 775

Chapter 775

'Oh no.'

Yi-Han realized there was a basilisk inside only when he saw the tail sticking out between his sleeves trembling sadly.

He had forgotten about it because it was always naturally coiled around his arm like a bracelet.

'I made a mistake. I should have been more careful with my words.'

Originally, mages had to be careful with their words even in front of monsters.

Even in old imperial fairy tales, there was a story of a mage who controlled a yellow demon and a black demon, but when he carelessly muttered "The yellow demon works better!", he was attacked by the enraged black demon. This showed that powerful monsters also had high intelligence.

"...I thought that to understand the language of highly intelligent monsters like basilisks, we should first learn the relatively easier languages of other monsters."

-You don't need to worry about that.-

Orifulas, a demon who had been working as an imperial legal officer for 132 years due to being tricked into a contract, suddenly appeared and advised.

-Basilisk language is certainly one of the most difficult, but it's an isolate language, so learning other monster languages first won't make it easier anyway. If you need it, it's better to just practice basilisk language.-

"..."

Yi-Han looked around.

Of course, his friends were trying to learn relatively easy and useful monster languages among those listed.

"Moradi. I guess it would be easier to learn wolf-related languages, right?"

"I suppose so. The languages of that family of monsters are quite similar."

"Priestess Tijiling. Would cuckoo bird family be better, or cuckoo family?"

"Since the bird-form monsters found near Einroguard tend to have thicker cuckoo blood, that side seems better..."

Wolf languages were useful when dealing with wolf-family monsters once learned, and although there were various types of birds, learning just a few common species was very useful.

"I want to do something a bit difficult."

"!"

Yi-Han brightened at Shyles's words.

As expected of the second-ranked student in Black Tortoise Tower, he had outstanding intelligence and a spirit of challenge.

"Shyles. How about basilisk language?"

"That's a bit..."

Shyles refused seriously.

He said he wanted to do something a bit difficult, but he didn't want to throw himself into a hellfire pit to gain knowledge like Wardanaz.

"Hmm. I think I'll try wyvern language. It will be helpful when I graduate later."

"That's a good idea, Richmond."

"Wouldn't basilisk language be better? It's rare."

Yi-Han persisted, but Shyles ignored him, pretending not to hear.

As someone from an imperial carriage guild family, it was necessary to handle monsters like wyverns that were often used in the transportation industry well.

Moreover, wyvern language was helpful when learning languages of other snake-family monsters or pseudo-dragon family monsters.

There was no need to learn basilisk language over this.

When even Shyles coldly refused, Yi-Han became slightly dejected and read the basilisk language explanation again.

'Hmm. Are there no advantages to basilisk language?'

"Even if it's an isolate language, I don't think there would be no monsters among snake-family monsters that use something similar to basilisk language..."

"There aren't, Mr. Wardanaz."

Siana, befitting a snake mixed-blood, explained confidently.

Tracing back basilisk blood, it was mixed with so many animals that it was very different from the languages used by snake-family monsters.

"...Thank you, Priestess Siana."

"Huhu. It's nothing."

Siana turned her head, feeling proud of helping her friend.

Of course, Siana herself planned to learn cuckoo language, not basilisk language.

Yi-Han sighed lightly and read the list of recommended languages he received once more.

Basilisk language

Griffin language

Frost giant language

Demon language (Pride Duke realm) - Especially recommended by Orifulas!

...

The list of recommended languages Yonaire received next to him was as follows:

Owl language, Cuckoo bird language, Water bird language

Fire elemental language (Sphere elemental realm)

Cat language

Pegasus language - High difficulty. Caution!

...

'...Isn't this bullying?'

Yi-Han shuddered anew, feeling the difference.

When he looked at the professor and legal officer, they didn't notice anything strange and looked puzzled as if wondering why he was acting like that.

"Why is Yi-Han acting like that?"

-I think I know why. He must be agonizing between basilisk language and demon languages. I guaranteed he would like it, didn't I?-

"Ugh. I have to admit it."

Professor Rosine was frustrated but had to admit the demon was right.

To think he would really agonize over wanting to learn demon language!

  *

"Kruruk kruruk. Krurururuk ruruk."

"Kieek. Kieeeeek. Kieeeeek."

"Kit-kit?"

For a while, the lecture hall became as noisy as a beast's den.

Professor Rosine and Orifulas watched the scene with pleased expressions.

"Ugh. I just want to learn with one magic spell..."

"M-me too."

The nonsense of tired students flowed out here and there.

This too was within expectations, so the two still watched with pleased expressions.

Young mages always said such things when faced with difficulties.

-Ugh. Why do I have to learn geometry? Wh-why do I have to learn these laws? Can't I just cover it with magic?-

-Ugh. Why do I have to learn this ancient script? Can't I just cover it with magic?-

By the way, if an upper-year student at Einroguard said such things and was caught by the skull principal, they would be dragged to the punishment room for the 'crime of low-level nonsense'. That's how foolish a question it was.

Magic was not a convenient discipline where one could learn what they didn't know or acquire what they couldn't do with a single spell.

"Shh, shhh, shhhh, shhh?"

-...-

The baby basilisk was waiting for Yi-Han's learning with tail movements full of expectation.

'Damn. This is disgustingly difficult.'

Although he thought he wasn't that lacking in intelligence at Einroguard, basilisk language was trickier than expected.

As Yi-Han groaned and agonized, Orifulas approached.

-Don't worry too much.-

"Mr. Orifulas."

-If it really doesn't work, practicing demon language might be a good method too.-

"Mr. Orifulas..."

-I'm joking. Actually, speaking monster languages is close to primitive and simple magic. Very faintly, but mana seeps out. Have you learned command magic?-

"...Pardon?"

-I thought Lord Gonadaltes said you would learn it soon... Am I wrong?-

"Haha. The principal usually enjoys talking nonsense."

Yi-Han laughed it off while suppressing his anger. The imperial legal officer seemed to accept that and moved on.

-If you think about the structure of command magic, it's much easier to understand. You speak with will to resonate directly with the other's soul. Of course, it's so simple and low-level that it can't be called magic, so you'll have to pronounce the language much more accurately, but still.-

Orifulas thought a mage like Yi-Han didn't need to agonize unnecessarily.

First of all, he should know something about command magic since he heard about it from the skull principal, and there was a basilisk right in front of him.

Then it would be much faster to learn by talking directly with the basilisk.

Although monster language was fundamentally a very academic field, fundamentally it fell within the realm of magic.

'That's certainly correct.'

Yi-Han thought inwardly.

Although it was close to nonsense regarding command magic, it was somewhat relatable as he was learning music magic.

Where did music magic start from in the first place?

It started from imbuing phrases with mana.

Of course, monster language was a simple and primitive magic incomparable to command or even music magic, but there were certainly parts where the basic principles applied.

'Then that's advantageous for me.'

Rather than learning alone, learn through direct conversation.

At first, he would rely heavily on mana as he was very clumsy, but the more he repeated, the faster he would become proficient and mana would become unnecessary.

"Are you awake by any chance? Can you help me?"

-!-

The basilisk excitedly tried to poke out its head at Yi-Han's call.

Then Professor Rosine and Orifulas said coldly.

"Wait, wait a moment!"

You go practice in the next lecture hall. Don't forget to lock the door.

Even if it was a baby, if poisonous breath came out while talking or their gazes met wrongly, it would be troublesome to deal with.

"..."

-...-

The baby Snake King and the mage moved to the next lecture hall, slightly dejected.

  *

"Hello? Hell- Hello? I, greet?"

After about 30 minutes of hissing at each other.

"Hello?"

-!-

The basilisk reacted happily for the first time as if it understood Yi-Han's words.

For a moment, Yi-Han felt like his words got through for the first time.

'So this is it!'

-Master, Master?-

"Yes. Nice to meet you."

-Whine... What did I do wrong for you to dislike me?-

"..."

Yi-Han, who had been speaking in simple words, was flustered by the sudden words.

Huh?

"There seems to be some misunderstanding. I don't dislike you."

-You said earlier you would learn other monster languages too…-

Yi-Han felt his skills improving rapidly.

He could even understand the other party whining and crying in a young voice.

"...Basilisk words difficult. I not understand."

-Other monster, words, learn! Basilisk, not like!-

The baby basilisk protested by banging its tail on the desk.

It wanted to convey its meaning to its master somehow.

"I like basilisk very much. There is misunderstanding. Basilisk words difficult."

When the master repeated his words, the baby basilisk's anger subsided a bit.

Pretending to give in, the basilisk boldly stated its demands.

-...Then scold the griffin.-

"Griffin?"

At Yi-Han's question, the baby basilisk nodded and tattled about what had happened.

This incident occurred when it was going around with Niffirg before.

The baby basilisk, bored from being only in the sleeve, came out and plucked one of Niffirg's feathers to decorate its tail, but Niffirg grabbed it with its beak and shook it violently left and right.

At that time, the baby basilisk really thought it would be eaten.

'So that happened.'

He had wondered why Niffirg seemed particularly angry during camping, but to think this had happened.

"You not worry. I scold griffin."

The baby basilisk was very pleased at Yi-Han's words.

Of course, Yi-Han planned to do nothing after saying this.

He didn't even know griffin language in the first place...

-Then give me a name too.-

"Name?"

-A cool name. Only I don't have a name.-

"Ah."

Yi-Han realized the other party was talking about Niffirg's name.

"That's not a name I gave, and is that name a good... name?"

-Master, you speak well?-

The baby basilisk tilted its head.

At some point, natural hissing was coming out instead of stiff and forced speech.

"Want to eat snack?"

-Wow, yes!-

While the baby basilisk munched on snacks, Yi-Han bought time and fell into thought.

'Were names basilisks like in the book?'

If he gave a wrong name here, it might really get upset. It was a more important issue than expected.

'<Professor Bagrak's Assassination Attempt>, hmm. Too long and not good. Something like <King of Snakes> might seem arrogant when applying for grants later. Should I just name it like Niffirg?'

The baby basilisk, having finished its snacks, said in an innocent voice.

-By the way, I don't like names like Ksilisab.-

'As expected of a powerful monster. Its intelligence is high.'

Yi-Han shuddered at the other party's intelligence.