Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 1084

Chapter 1084

'What a crazy tyrant.'

He had never heard of such an evil king. It was incomprehensible why rebellion hadn't broken out in the Yaksha King's realm.

-Why do you deny the king's wisdom? Even the brutes of any realm don't deny the king's wisdom.-

Aphazragon couldn't understand Yi-Han's reaction.

The Yaksha King was a powerful one respected even across realms. Even demon dukes respected this king's wisdom.

Yet why?

-You're being deceived!-

Yi-Han spoke firmly.

No matter how renowned the Yaksha King was as a sage in the realms, Yi-Han had absolutely no intention of acknowledging the other.

-You mustn't be fooled by that one's words. He is an extremely cunning being.-

-Amazing. A very fresh opinion I've never considered.-

The angel listened attentively to Yi-Han's words.

From the start since the Yaksha King told them to go gain learning, there was no reason not to listen to the other's words.

Such unique and radical opinions.

Was this the dignity of one walking ahead on the ancient mage's path?

-Could you give me more teachings? I will engrave them deep in my soul and follow.-

-Don't trust the Yaksha King, and don't trust that ancient mage eith...-

About to speak quickly from anger, Yi-Han paused.

But was this right?

'Wait.'

Come to think of it, the other seemed quite desperate.

Though Yi-Han didn't know much about angels, he basically knew these heavenly beings stayed in seclusion not leaving their realm.

For such a race to wander outside like this, weren't they truly desperate?

Should he speak so emotionally to someone trying to heavily take in and remember every word of his advice?

-...Come to think of it, you shouldn't need to follow my words.-

-Why?-

The angel who had been trying to remember and follow every piece of advice without missing any wondered.

-I'm not a mage at the level to give teachings. ...Just don't follow my words! That's the advice.-

-Indeed.-

Aphazragon was certainly a powerful angel.

Despite the mage's utterly incomprehensible words, they noticed the profound mystery hidden within.

'Is he saying not to rely on words but learn from actions.'

Transmission through language was prone to easy contamination and distortion of meaning.

That mage must have spoken like that worrying about this.

-I understand. I shall learn by myself.-

-That's good.-

-Originally before meeting the king, I was practicing capturing and imprisoning demons.-

-......-

Yi-Han wanted to ask where they had seen and were following this practice from but was too afraid to do so.

-I was going to fill my pledged number of demons then seek the ancient mage's disciple, but I met you first like this. This too may be revelation.-

-I think it's just because there are few demons like Orlach in the continent.-

Aphazragon ignored this and continued speaking.

Because the mage had just said there was no need to follow his words.

-That's all I had to say. I look forward to our future together.-

-Right...-

With those words, the angel withdrew the locally spread spirit realm. Then the blazing soul view disappeared and the awkwardly made human body appeared again.

Pop!

Having said everything, Aphazragon transformed into a bird again and flew away.

Blankly watching that, Yi-Han belatedly realized something strange.

"Wait, what do you mean look forward to our future together?! What does that mean?!"

Of course no matter how he shouted, the angel who had flown far away didn't return.

Startled by the angel suddenly flying away and her junior urgently shouting, Direth asked.

"What happened?"

"Well..."

Yi-Han appealed about the evil tyrant's plot with a slightly choked voice.

How many times had this realm's bastard tormented him!

"..."

Listening to the story, Direth's expression changed strangely.

'...How does he really gather beings from outside realms like this?'

She couldn't say it since he would probably cry his eyes out if told, but it really seemed like he was born with such fate.

"Since they said looking forward to future together, it must be angels' greeting right?"

Yi-Han made an expression saying 'please say it's a greeting'.

Still disguised as Setlad Anog, it was quite a frightening expression.

Direth wanted to agree but couldn't. She slowly shook her head.

"I don't think so."

"..."

"Seems they'll follow you from now on."

The angel Aphazragon, like other angels, had strong obsession.

Such an angel didn't seem likely to be satisfied and leave just hearing advice to 'don't follow my words'.

Looking at them saying 'I'll learn by myself' and 'look forward to our future together', seems they'll just follow her junior around learning from his actions...

"..."

Setlad Anog became greatly dejected. He probably hadn't been this dejected even when captured by pirates.

Direth urgently spoke to comfort him.

"B-but we don't know how they'll follow. Maybe they'll just come find you when it's time while doing their own things."

"I really hate that too."

Yi-Han was disgusted.

Though better than following every day, it was still horrifying.

Frankly speaking how was it different from Professor Verduus?

'No. That thought was too rude.'

Yi-Han immediately reflected.

How could it be the same as Professor Verduus when the angel just wanted to follow and learn?

"Should we send another message? Wait. Where did Senior Yukbeltire go?"

"She kept insisting you were plotting evil schemes to betray me and we should spy on the spirit realm, so I told her to get lost downstairs."

"...I'm sorry."

Yi-Han felt sorry for seemingly causing cracks in their friendship because of the Setlad Anog identity.

However Direth shook her head.

"Never apologize for things you don't need to be sorry about, junior. And the Setlad Anog identity seems well made. Did you see Yukbeltire squirming?"

"It's certainly convenient when attacking or plundering or stealing too."

Direth decided to pretend she hadn't heard what was just said.

A moment later.

They called Yukbeltire back and sent a message to the angel, but this time there was no reply.

'...Surely they're not ignoring because I said no need to follow my words...'

With an uneasy feeling, Yi-Han kept looking around.

The unease that a disguised angel might be somewhere in the crowds filling the imperial capital's main street wouldn't disappear.

"Let's go back for now. We have to split the reward with the kids."

Direth pushed the large combat mage and her friend toward the mansion. Yukbeltire tilted her head.

"Split the reward?"

"?"

Yi-Han rather felt puzzled at his senior's reaction.

What else would they do with the reward if not split it?

'Can I pick a fight over this?'

In the empire there are requests and when completing these requests rewards come out, and though you might not know but among participants it's custom to split these...

Though made up on the spot, it was decent mockery. Yi-Han felt slightly proud.

'...No...'

However Direth signaled with her eyes not to do it.

Nothing good would come from provoking Yukbeltire with this.

"Why. We should split the reward."

"You mean dark magic school students get a share too."

"That's right..."

"Direth. I'll explain why dark magic school students don't deserve reward from this request."

'Damn.'

Direth cursed inwardly.

Same ending even without provocation!

'Senior.'

Her junior sent eye signals again. Thinking he wanted to pick a fight like earlier, Direth glanced at him.

'I don't want to hear it so let's just run away?'

No problem since they wouldn't need to contact the angel anymore anyway right?

'...Very good idea.'

So that's what they did.

  *

"Huff, huff huff. Successfully negotiated with the angel and wrapped up the talk. We can take the demon. Done!"

"G-good work. But why... why are you so out of breath? Like you ran at full speed...?"

The dark magic school students wondered at Direth's panting appearance.

"Did you fight the angel?"

At Coholti's point everyone stirred.

"Senior, did you really with the angel..."

"Didn't fight."

Though Direth denied it, Coholti sharply pointed out again.

"Direth might be saying that not wanting to worry you all."

"..."

"..."

When Direth and Setlad stared at him simultaneously, Coholti quietly closed his mouth.

Must not be that after all!

-Sniff sniff. Thank you. For driving away that angel bastard.-

Orlach spoke beside them in a moved voice.

He felt he had done well trusting the Wardanaz family. Few beings were as reliable as this family in such conflicts.

-I will serve with complete loyalty from now on!-

"Ah. About that."

Yi-Han hesitated slightly.

Come to think of it, he hadn't fully explained the situation to the demon yet.

"You're not my demon."

-What?-

"So strictly speaking, from now on you'll be a demon helping all these dark mages..."

-......-

The demon's face that had been moved and joyful stiffened like stone.

What nonsense was this?

-Aren't dark mages so poor they can't even scrape together gruel? You're sending me to such a destitute place??-

'This bastard.'

Yi-Han flared up slightly.

They could eat gruel at least!

Not knowing he had thoroughly scraped the young master of the Wardanaz family's nerves, Orlach desperately flattered.

-Please take me as your direct servant! I will compose and offer beautiful poems of praise at dawn and dusk every day!-

Orlach had confidence in the conditions he offered.

Since both the Duke and Arsil had been satisfied with such tribute, surely this young master would be tempted too.

Of course Yi-Han immediately ignored it.

"Don't need it. Either contract or I call the angel back. Choose one."

-Waaah!-

Orlach cried miserably. Even the other students felt slightly sorry.

"Do you hate our school that much?"

"Still Einroguard dark magic school must be better than other dark mages..."

Regardless, Setlad Anog squeezed Orlach without blood or tears. Indeed an attitude befitting a fierce combat mage.

Crying sadly, Orlach finally couldn't overcome the coercion and signed.

-Sniff sniff...-

Having gotten what he wanted, Yi-Han spoke soothingly.

"Still Einroguard dark magic school is better than other dark mages."

-They're still dark mages though...-

"...I said better you bastard."

Unable to hold back, Yi-Han grabbed Orlach's collar. The demon was startled and screamed.

-I'm sorry! I'm sorry!-

"C-calm down, Sir Anog! What are you doing?!"

"This demon bastard keeps insulting dark magic school!"

"!"

Coholti was moved once again.

How could someone have such a broad heart?

"..."

Direth lowered her head. She couldn't watch her friend's stupid appearance anymore. She felt ashamed herself.