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Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 929
🕑 Added 2024-10-13 03:49:58 +0000 UTCChapter 929
Yi-Han didn't know, but inside the beast, Sharakan was going wild.
When the beast tried to simply refuse the contract and end it, Sharakan's anger exploded.
Realizing that this ungrateful doppelganger's will was much stronger than expected, the beast had no choice but to concede.
Otherwise, there was a high possibility of another unseemly display like before...
Though the previous unseemly display had only been witnessed by mages, if other beings of the undead realm happened to witness it anew, the beast's authority and dignity would be greatly damaged.
-Mage. You can only summon this beast on the longest night of... No. I'll relax the conditions a bit.-
"????"
'Has it gone mad? I heard it was severely injured.'
As the other kept saying one thing and then retracting it, Yi-Han became even more perplexed.
According to Professor Mortum, the other had been severely injured, so it wouldn't be strange if it developed mania or amnesia in this recovery process.
If it was an injury that even a powerful being from another realm could sustain, it must surely be extraordinary.
"Um. Senior. The other doesn't seem to be in their right mind."
"I think so too. We should be more cautious."
When even Direth agreed, Yi-Han was convinced.
The other was definitely a bit crazy!
'Why are all the beings I contract with strange?'
Thinking thoughts that would enrage the other if they knew, Yi-Han answered.
"Then what are the conditions?"
-Only for battles where destruction and slaughter are predicted... No. I'll relax the conditions further.-
'It might be crazier than I thought.'
The beast changed its words a few more times before finally settling on the conditions.
It would respond to summons in exchange for mana only when Yi-Han encountered a strong enemy he had difficulty dealing with.
And the beast shouted loudly.
-Can't you stop, you stupid beast cub! No matter how young, you are the beast's doppelganger! Do you think I'll accept such humiliating submission!-
"Pardon?"
-It's nothing.-
"It really seems to have severe mania. Junior. Never let your guard down when summoning."
The two mages observed the beast while whispering.
Unaware that the mages were having an evil conversation beyond the door, the beast exhaled a deep dark breath.
It wanted to smash everything if only for the sake of face, but the humiliation it had already suffered wouldn't disappear by doing so.
The beast resolved to vent its anger by tearing apart other enemies in the undead realm later. It seemed difficult to calm down otherwise.
-The contract is over, so get lost. ...What do you want me to do? Treat those who didn't even come in person as guests?-
"Who are you talking to..."
-Get lost!-
'Its temper is worse than Ferkuntra's.'
Yi-Han thought it was about time to withdraw.
Having confirmed Sharakan's situation and received the new contract mark, there was no need to provoke the other further.
Now that it had merged with the main body, he wouldn't be able to call it easily and make it work like before, but it wasn't all bad since Sharakan had become stronger.
'Ah. Right.'
"May I ask just one more thing?"
-What is it?-
Surprisingly, the beast answered readily without get angry.
It intended to answer quickly and send them away, but Yi-Han couldn't know that.
"Do you know about any undead who recently contracted with evil god worshippers? I heard they use the power of corruption and decay..."
Even as he asked, Yi-Han didn't expect much.
Seeing the other's personality, it didn't seem like it would have many friends even in the undead realm.
Moreover, having just recovered from a fatal injury, it was unlikely to know much about the surrounding situation...
-I know. It's the Defiler.-
"?!!"
"!"
Not only Yi-Han but even Direth was greatly surprised.
They hadn't expected to obtain information so easily.
"The Defiler?"
-A powerful and disgusting undead. It recently received offerings and contracted with mages. Thanks to that, its minions are organizing that army...-
The beast, befitting its title of ruling death and darkness, was skilled in infiltration and gathering information.
How could it grasp the strong enemies of the undead realm so quickly when it hadn't been long since it recovered its power?
It wasn't something just anyone could do.
The undead called the Defiler ruled a section of the realm as a powerful undead like the beast.
The corrupt and decayed subordinates of this leader were infamous for thoroughly rotting all enemies they encountered and thoroughly polluting enemy territory once they set out.
Direth's brow furrowed slightly.
She had wondered when she heard the enemy used the power of corruption and decay, but to think they had already finished contracting with such a powerful undead.
Moreover, from what it was saying now, that wasn't the end of it. There was a high possibility that an army would be summoned additionally.
"It seems more... troublesome than expected. I didn't know it had progressed this far."
"That's right. Can you perhaps warn me in advance if it seems like the Defiler's subordinates will be summoned?"
-Mage. I'll tear you into ten thousand pieces... I'll do it. This is really the last time!-
"Ah. Thank you!"
Thinking it would refuse, Yi-Han expressed deep gratitude when the other changed its mind again.
Though it had mania, the beast seemed to have some unexpectedly generous aspects.
*
As the end of the weekend approached, the Blue Dragon Tower second-year lounge was bustling.
"Buy this for me when you go out. I'll pay double the price."
"Am I your servant? Don't talk nonsense."
With club outings opening in order from the coming weekdays, people were asking for errands outside.
Senior students had some means of receiving items from outside, but such know-how was still beyond second-year students.
Of course, Blue Dragon Tower students didn't easily accept such errands.
They were already busy buying their own things, and above all, being from noble families, they wouldn't run errands just because someone offered some silver coins. It was a matter of pride.
"What's this. Then I'll do it."
"Wardanaz!"
"You'll pay double? Really? Is that okay?"
Thanks to this, Yi-Han was able to monopolize the market.
Yi-Han smiled contentedly as he noted down his friends' generous errand requests one by one.
'All requests in the empire should be this easy.'
"...Damn. I could have done it too."
Seeing Yi-Han write down all his friends' requests, Asan felt pangs of conscience.
His friend was taking all school courses yet still fulfilling his friends' requests, while he had refused saying he was busy and it hurt his pride.
"I'll help too, Wardanaz."
'What a vile bastard!'
Yi-Han looked at the back of Asan's head with subtle contempt and anger.
For a friend who had just said he wouldn't do it to suddenly step up.
He clearly changed his mind after seeing Yi-Han making income from monopoly.
As expected, his friends had definitely become wiser as second-years. They seemed to be gradually realizing the importance of silver coins too.
"Finish it quickly. If you don't finish by tomorrow, you can't go out!"
"I know, I know!"
In the corner, students hurriedly making magic potions could be seen.
Thanks to club activities, they could legitimately skip lectures (in fact, they could just skip even without club activities), but that didn't mean students' duties disappeared.
If there was work in progress or work to be done, it had to be finished in advance before going.
Because of this, Yi-Han also had to do a week's worth of work in advance on the weekend.
Animals and plants to care for, vegetable garden, secret base, assignments that could be done in advance...
"Yonaire. You really won't sneak out?"
"..."
When his red-haired friend's expression became complicated at the casually thrown question, Yi-Han was slightly flustered.
"You don't have to sneak out. I was just asking."
"Well..."
As much as the skull principal hated the theater club, its surveillance was especially strict.
It was to the extent that Yi-Han had given up on joining after hearing the explanation...
Of course, even if he hadn't, Yi-Han had already joined too many clubs.
Anyway, Einroguard students were always reckless and fearless.
Even within the theater club, students started saying 'Let's sneak out midway and buy what we need before coming back in'.
'It's natural.'
Yi-Han nodded.
Humans were bound to struggle for freedom. It was all too obvious that Einroguard students who went outside would attempt to escape.
"...Won't it be difficult?"
Yonaire was negative.
With her realistic personality, she felt the danger inherent in the current situation more accurately than anyone.
There was no need to jump down when a dragon was waiting below with its mouth open, was there?
"But Maykin. If not this opportunity, it will be difficult to replenish necessary items within the semester."
When Adenart quietly chimed in from behind, Yi-Han was inwardly surprised.
'No way. Was the princess in the theater club too?'
"That's right, Maykin. According to calculations, it's worth trying. Either we get caught or we don't. 50%, 50%."
'Even Asan?!'
Yi-Han was greatly surprised by the high rate of Blue Dragon Tower students joining the theater club.
'These bastards. Joining a fun club instead of a difficult one.'
Of course, just because Yi-Han was forcibly made to join didn't mean his friends had to be forcibly made to join difficult clubs too, but somehow it felt unfair.
Rather than pointing out Asan's nonsensical forced calculation, Yi-Han nodded.
"Certainly, Asan's calculation is convincing. Either we get caught or we don't. 50%."
"..."
Gainando looked at the back of Yi-Han's head in disbelief from behind.
When he made such calculations, Yi-Han would get furiously angry!
"Wardanaz. What do you think?"
"You, the expert here, should judge, Wardanaz."
"I don't know what you mean by expert, but... I believe in your abilities."
Yi-Han encouraged his friends with a serious look.
Adenart and Asan weren't the type to engage in hopeless battles like Gainando, so if they went this far, they probably had some kind of plan.
And even if they got caught, so what? That was a good experience too.
"Yonaire. You should believe in your friends too."
"You're not saying this because you're not escaping together, are you?"
"What nonsense!"
*
'Hmm. Maybe Yonaire's words weren't completely wrong.'
In the early morning before the sun had fully risen.
As he moved his steps to meet Senior Sebius, Yi-Han thought inwardly.
Due to the nature of its requests, the Change Location Club departed from school first and had the earliest gathering time.
'If it had been something I was participating in, I might have been a bit more careful.'
Certainly, if Yi-Han had been a member of the theater club, he might have been more cautious about escaping.
But Yi-Han had something to say too.
It wasn't wrong to believe in his friends' abilities, was it?
Of course, though the theater club was a bit annoying, and it didn't matter even if the members went to the punishment room a bit, Yi-Han hadn't encouraged his friends without any basis.
'No one has the right to stop the struggle for freedom.'
"You're here."
"Yes, senior. When do we depart?"
"In 30 minutes. Oh right. One request was added."
"Is it Professor Verduus again?"
Yi-Han spoke in a bored voice as if he knew without being told.
Who else would add retrieval items so urgently?
"No. It's not the professor this time."
"??"
"I received gold coins from the theater club president. They asked for some help with escaping midway."
"..."
Yi-Han reflected deeply.
To think he still hadn't grasped a kind heart even after learning Decline!
