Became a Lazy Confucius at the Academy

Chapter 9

9 – Placement Test (4)

The academy conference room was filled with feelings of fear and confusion.

It was the president, Clifford, who broke the silence.

“…… What about Nemesis?”

“We are inspecting the facility in preparation for any possible damage.”

“How was it?”

“There are no students involved, but…… The facility is almost complete.”

Clifford was visibly stiff.

“What should I do now? Thanks to Ruid-kun’s large-scale magic, the seeds of the monsters that will be used in this test have dried up.”

Sometimes there are people who don’t notice. Like this, everyone knows that it has become X, but there are people who dare to point out that it has become X.

The stinging eyes of the professors were on him. The man who objected said in a puzzled tone.

“I-no matter what mistakes I make… ? Well, by the way, student Ruid’s magic is amazing. I was honestly amazed.”

“Ha ha.”

Clifford’s face became 10 years old at the professor’s remarks.

‘If I knew it would be like this, I would choose the last number… ‘

It was the first interest in what kind of magic Ruid used to subdue monsters.

So, the professors proposed to the president as a group, saying, ‘Let’s set Ruid first and watch it together.’ Clifford, who firmly believed that he would be able to deliver a blow this time, accepted.

The result was this.

70% Half of ‘Monster’s Forest’, the old highland. Damage to property worth approximately 3,118,000 gold*. But since I hunted monsters, I can’t hold the student accountable.

“Oh, my God.”

Clifford groaned and stumbled. He fell out of his chair and sat on the floor.

“President!”

“What are we going to do next year?”

President Clifford was famous for being a salty person. The professors looked at him and pretended to hand over the papers.

-‘Couldn’t the president cut our salaries?’

-‘No. The research funding this time is also risky.’

-‘That’s right, I’m not messing with genius.’

“That bastard.”

In the president’s seat, the largest crystal showed Ruid’s carefree figure. He had a satisfied look on his face as if he really liked his magic.

Clifford grabbed him by the back of his neck and pointed at Louis.

“Demand compensation from the House of Windsor! It’s an obvious overreaction! He must have been aiming for something like that!”

The ignorant professor earlier timidly retorted.

“Wouldn’t that be difficult… ? It’s natural to pour powerful magic all at once to catch a troll… Besides, isn’t that an object that has been modified to strengthen its body?”

Even if a troll’s head is cut off, it quickly regenerates. The only way to deal with it was to blow away more than 90% of the body at once.

“You want to say it’s my fault, Lord Demonic!”

“Ah, ayu. No.”

“Shouldn’t I come up with a quick plan on what to do?”

The professors’ expressions became serious at someone’s suggestion. Now was not the time to admire Ruid’s magic and watch the President’s neck show.

At this rate, there would be a big setback in the test, and fair placement would not have been possible.

President Clifford took a deep breath and glared at Ruid.

‘How did such a heretic get into the academy? No matter how much magic is used to subdue monsters, that is nothing more than ‘show off’.

Although I acknowledged his magic skills. To use magic, one must necessarily have a good brain.

Couldn’t you figure out the troll’s level? It could never have been. Ruid deliberately used magic to show off.

It was a serious betrayal of Clifford’s magic ethics. Magic must never be a means of display, and must be used in a just and correct way.

That is a proper wizard and the right belief that students should have in the academy he leads.

“When the day is bright, pull it out.”

Clifford muttered calmly. Upon hearing this, the professors were perplexed.

“Yes?”

“There is no point in continuing the test any longer. Don’t say it twice pull it down.”

“… How do I score?”

Clifford sighed and wiped his face. A very displeased expression. However, the position of president could not be discriminated simply because ‘I don’t like it’.

“Hercy Minerva came in at the top of the school entrance. Even if I give it the highest score, everyone will agree.”

Still, the only thing I dared to mention, starting with Hercy, was Clifford’s last remaining pride.

“Then Ruid… ?”

Tension flowed among the professors. Clifford shouted in great displeasure.

“Sure. You mean you have to give that slacker a failing grade just because I’m angry!”

“Hee, hee! Oh no!”

The professors breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Clifford seemed intent on giving a just result.

“… Apart from that, make sure to protest against the Windsor Street. He’s a man with a lot of money, but he’ll fill in some donations for his beloved son. Make up for this loss with it.”

“Well, what should I do for the exam?”

Actually, it was the most important issue.

The class placement test wasn’t just for Ruid.

Clifford said angrily.

“You can’t even think of that!”

Phenicia smiled refreshingly. She was the daughter of President Clifford.

“President, since we can’t find a solution with our stupid brains, can you tell us?”

When his daughter said this, Clifford calmed down and turned away from the professors’ eyes.

“Keuheum, go, put on a mask and do something.”

Even if you are a professor, you are still a paid employee.

When it comes to kka, she has a sad expression on her face.

When something happened that Hercy couldn’t handle, she tended to have a cloudy eye.

Now is the time. Of all the magic she had ever seen in her life, there was no greater magic than this.

A spell to summon a dragon? I hadn’t even heard of that. He even treated the legendary being like a servant.

‘…… Huh. Because it’s Ruid.’

Hersy decided to accept!

Ruid was not a person who could be judged.

“Your aim was not accurate. I only got rid of the poor tree.”

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Ruid scratched her head. She turned out to be much bigger than I thought.

“But thanks to that, the precious ingredients are safe. Look at this. It’s ‘troll’s sinew’. Even the ankle area!”

Hersy crouched down where the troll was. The rest all disappeared without a trace, but a little of the troll’s sinew remained. The original body was tough, and the part that remained on the ankle seemed to be safe.

The saying, ‘Trolls have nothing to throw away’ is a famous saying among wizards. The troll’s blood, which had tremendous healing power, was a good magic material that could be used in various ways.

“Take that for you.”

“Yes, yes?”

“I don’t need it.”

Ruid looked at Hercy, who was taking care of him with salty eyes.

Where are you going to use something like a monster’s ankle tendons? I didn’t like it because it looked gross.

“But.”

“Well, it’s not necessary. If you bother me one more time, I will burn it.”

Hersy was startled and hid his sinews behind his back.

“If I give you something in the future, just say thank you and accept it. Okay?”

“Yes, yes!”

Hersie answered like a new member of the Magic Knights and carefully looked at the tendon.

His hands were charred, probably from digging through the ashes. She didn’t even care about that.

‘Oh…… ?’

The supply of troll sinew was overwhelmingly less than the demand. Although trolls are quite strong, it is not easy to find them.

So, when ‘Troll Tendon’ goes up for auction, the auction house is always full. Fierce price competition takes place.

Coincidentally, Hercy was in dire need of this tendon. This is because during the process of making the wand that descended from the Minerva family, she needed the ‘Troll’s Ankle Tendon’, which had been dead for less than three days.

Originally, she was going to save the Phoenix Feather after she got it back…….

‘Well, can’t I make a wand?’

Hersy dazedly touched her tendons. Now, she had all the ingredients in her own hands.

“Hey…… !”

“Huh?”

“I-I really don’t mind talking about this during the exam.”

“Tell me.”

“…… I’ve gathered all the wand materials. By any chance, can I make it here?”

Louise nodded her head willingly.

“Sure.”

She was a Hercy who had once experienced loss. She was also anxious, and while she had the ingredients, she wanted to try making it.

Hercy urgently found a flat land. He chose a place where Ruid’s magical warmth still remained. It was full of pure mana. It seemed that the magic circle would eat well here.

She raised a cane. From now on, I plan to combine ‘Phoenix Feather’ and ‘Troll Ankle Tendon’ into this staff.

Hersy began to draw her line without hesitation. A complicated magic circle was drawn in an instant. It was quick, but accurate.

Louis looked at the small back of Hercy’s head and touched her chin.

‘Is this a wizard?’

It was amazing to see the magic circle being drawn in real time.

After about 30 minutes.

The magic circle is complete.

Hercy caught her breath from her high concentration.

She placed the phoenix’s feathers and sinews on the apex of the Pentacle Castle, then stood up and brandished her staff.

“Rune, Acapelta.”

As the ancient runes burst from Hercy’s mouth, her magic circle shone brightly with green light.

The wand floated in her hand and entered the magic circle. An intense light that could not be seen in front of an inch came out, and it stopped at once.

All ingredients were missing.

Hersie’s magic wand was scorched black like a dry piece of wood.

‘Isn’t it a failure?’

Although Louis looked at Hercy with her suspicious eyes.

Hersy smiled brightly.

“It’s a great success. This is groundwork.”

Hersy carefully held the twisted branch.

“Now, apply magic to it and that’s it.”

“Really? I’ll have to do it after the exam.”

Louise stretched her. She used a rather big magic, so she was sleepy.

“Let’s go back to sleep.”

She was about to return to her seat.

“…… I want Louis to do it.”

Hersy’s face was red as if she was embarrassed. Bringing her wand to her chest, she groaned.

“This, this is also a fate. In the end, all the ingredients were obtained thanks to Ruid.”

“Well, I’ve never made a wand before. Wouldn’t it be better to leave it to the alchemist?”

A strong swordsman did not know how to make a good sword. Ruid pointed out that, and it was extremely orthodox. Making wands is the realm of alchemists.

However, Hercy shook her head. He grabbed Louis by the collar and made an earnest request.

“I’m not looking for performance.”

“What if I fail?”

“The shape has already been completed, so I can try again as much as I want. And since Ruid is a genius, that won’t happen.”

“Well, I’ve never done it before. Anyway, what okay. Is it okay if I put magic power into it?”

Hersy cleared her throat.

“It’s better if you think of characteristics that would suit me well.”

An easy request.

Ruid received a staff from Hercy.

‘What should I put in?’

The worry was not long.

Anyway, this was temporary. In the future, it would be better to leave it to the experts.

So, let’s add characteristics that suit female students.

Rather than being cheap, something pretty.

But I have this question.

‘Ah, but it’s the work of this genius wizard Ruid?’

Let’s add one minor characteristic.

However, this is a secret to Hercy.

-Shoot ah.

Ruid’s pure magic was sucked into Hercy’s staff.

Just like waves crashing, an overwhelming amount of magical power.

Hercy’s white face was dyed blue. I looked at her wand as if possessed.

– Pot.

The staff was full of Ruid’s magical power. Ruid imagined two things and poured her magic into them, but the characteristics of one of them were immediately revealed.

Unlike ordinary wands, it was shining softly. The appearance was also beautiful. Hercy has never seen a more elegant wand in her life.

“Wow, wow.”

Hersy was delighted like a child with her staff. A shining wand. Any wizard would be envious if they saw this wand.

“It shines with plenty of Ruid’s mana! Is this Luid’s magical power? So pretty… !”

“Similar.”

Hersh hugged the staff tightly and asked curiously.

“By the way… What did you think of when injecting mana?”

“That’s a secret.”

“Yes?”

Hersy’s eyes turned round.

“You find out for yourself.”

Hersy made a puzzled expression. But he couldn’t hide his joy.