The Academy’s Neglected Wizard in the Game

Episode 58 – Sweetness in Ant Hell

#One

The dawning Caesar’s mansion created a scene that could only be seen in outstanding video media.

A towering steeple, the golden sunlight sprinkled on it.

Manus turned his head to observe the dawn.

‘It was a scene I often saw in the car in my previous life.’

Anyone who’s ever driven knows how annoying it can be to see the golden sunlight on a car without sunglasses and tint.

It’s a completely different feeling than when I went to work through the huge crowds and outlaws on the road.

Even a refreshing breeze blew, clearing Manus’ mind.

“… … Not much is at stake on this expedition. But, the sooner you pull weeds, the better.”

I heard her speech.

To say that not much is at stake.

There were only two people who couldn’t hear it straight.

Manus himself and Avon, who lead the Magicians.

In Caesar, everything is subject to evaluation.

Invidea captured the crowd very skillfully.

The speech included the following:

[purpose]

[Motivation]

[Improve morale]

‘It’s definitely a more dangerous world outside the academy.’

Manus admired his sister, who was talking loudly next to him.

I wasn’t confident in my speech, but I learned a lot from watching from the side.

Liveliness bloomed on the faces of the sleeping soldiers.

The eyes full of the will to fight showed how good Invidea’s speech was.

“-depart.”

she turned around

His flowing black hair rippled in gold.

Lightly mounted on a horse, she began to march.

Manus also turned his horse’s head.

‘Certainly a genius is a genius.’

In reality, horseback riding was a fairly advanced sport.

It was quite a long way for a man who lived in reality as if he was just rolling on a treadmill.

Yes, I’ve heard that sometimes the white horse that lives in the next country gets eccentric.

The point is that he, who had never ridden a horse before, was so proficient at horseback riding.

It was unknown if it was because Manus had been accustomed to it from the beginning, or if this was also an effect of the system.

Good is good, Manus decided to just accept it.

“Your riding skills are definitely better than mine.”

“what.”

“Did you say Aden? I want you to ask if it’s okay to follow me like that.”

She glanced at the elongated shadow and asked.

Arden came to Manus early in the morning to tell him how he had been feeling all night.

＜I will escort Gongja.＞

Not sure what would happen, Manus nodded.

I did not forget to bring oil and holy water just in case.

If Aden is there, at least he won’t die.

“It won’t matter. Because this is what happened.”

“Where did you get such an escort… … .”

Hearing their sister’s complaint, they headed for the desert.

The day that started with golden light was clear, and the sky soon turned blue.

The weather was suitable for both marching and fighting.

#2

Not long after he thought the weather was fine, Manus realized why the desert was called a desert.

I tried holding out barefoot for a while to save mana, but it took less than an hour before I realized it was a really stupid idea.

“Put a spell on the horse as well. The desert is really hard on horses. The magic you need is-”

According to Invidea’s advice, he had to pour out various magics.

A magic that makes the floor you step on hard.

A magic that maintains the ambient temperature.

It was actually a magic used in the game.

How is it used?

The tower will tell you everything.

“You’re all here.”

“This… … It’s like an ant hell.”

Avon, who had brought along the horse, said while looking at the ruins visible under the sand pit.

It was an admirably mysterious sight.

Black ruins buried in yellow sand.

The appearance reminded me of an ancient castle.

The bizarre fluctuations in mana seemed like something unusual was happening inside.

Both Invidea and Avon must have felt it, and their faces were hardened.

“Some brazen in Caesar’s territory.”

“Heh heh, that’s what it is.”

Avon is also at a level where you can shoot 4 classes without difficulty.

The Knights also gathered only those who handled the Aura freely.

Because Caesar was such a place.

What about Invidia?

She, who uses 5th class magic, is the youngest mage named after Tirannis.

I was the strongest at the academy, but as soon as I came out into the world, I felt like I became a bridesmaid.

It didn’t matter though.

“Unleash your detection magic.”

“-yes!”

Including Invidea, all the wizards raised mana.

joint magic.

A huge magic circle appeared in the air.

Manus also reached out and helped activate the magic.

‘What kind of mana-.’

‘What is this?’

An overwhelming amount of mana unmatched by peers.

Manae in the rapidly filling magic circle, everyone’s eyes turned to Manus.

Outside the academy was a den of monsters, but Manus was not a monster.

Blue eyes that proudly revealed their presence stared at the magic circle.

Invidea opened her eyes wide and looked at Manus.

I thought there was a lot of mana I could feel, but was it this much?

“I have to finish it.”

“-Oh yeah. It should be.”

Turning her head again, she shouted the magic words.

Cooperative magic is magic performed by many people at once.

When the main caster shouted a starter word, everyone had to manipulate mana accordingly.

“Quaero!”

Peeing-.

A huge wave swept around.

Waves that spread endlessly searched for everything around them.

Grubs and worms hiding in the desert, and even small creatures attached to the bottom of rocks.

It was like a map floating in the air.

It was projecting the information of all life forms onto the magic circle.

After checking the safety of the surroundings, Invidea looked at the ruins that were not affected by detection magic.

“It is piled up with sand, but from Umbra’s confirmation, the inside seems to be disconnected from the outside. Be very careful.”

“All right. I will rush in.”

The knights rode the sand down into the pit.

After that, the wizards followed, and finally Invidea and Manus.

The thick sand hit my face, but I didn’t care.

Because I know that convenience and cleanliness are luxuries in a place like this.

The interior of the ruins is truly a castle.

As if completely denying that it was a desert outside, it was preserving its neat and antique appearance.

“There seems to be nothing on the first floor, just as the Umbra said.”

“I guess so. order. Find your way down.”

“All right. Divide into groups of three. move.”

“The Magicians assist.”

Invidea gave orders and distributed personnel.

They were people who would do their job clearly wherever they went.

There won’t be any problem with dividing the number of people.

“I move alone.”

“Do you think I will allow that?”

“I didn’t ask for permission. My escort is quite strong.”

Invidea frowned.

The leader is herself.

Solitary action was a serious disqualification.

“I’m your sister in private, but I’m your commander here. If you disobey the order, you will be fully penalized?”

“Then the commander should move together.”

Before he knew it, he had activated his magic.

A dimly lit path led the way.

It’s a fraudulent skill, and the reason why you must include a male character in your party.

[Dux]

Pearson’s unique fraudulent magic spread from his hands.

Looking at the knights and wizards searching everywhere, Invidea realized that there were only two left.

Yes, it’s also a chance to see your brother’s ability.

“-good. I just give orders.”

“as you please.”

Manus walked along the light.

His sister followed him, questioning his mind over and over again.

Because I couldn’t quite understand it.

‘I couldn’t have fooled my father’s eyes.’

Or was it a special talent?

What if you used it to hide your abilities?

What if even what you are doing now is to hide your true feelings?

‘Anyway, I’ll need to keep an eye on it a little longer.’

I was honestly surprised.

That much mana, that much magic skill.

maybe he… … .

“Here you are.”

“-huh?”

“Entrance going down. It’s surprisingly close.”

“Yeah, that’s right. Then we should all go down together. Wait.”

what else is this

Invidea felt another chaos rise above the chaos.

Usually, he was famous for not losing his calm tone, but today he showed the same reaction as others.

Rather than solving the problem step by step through search, they find the correct answer at once.

This may sound easy, but in practice it is not.

Because trial and error, variables, and other various situations are entangled in many situations.

“Whoa… … I really don’t know.”

Invidea decided to give up thinking.

It is not too late to take the time to answer all questions.

More than anything else, she had the skills to not give up no matter how many tricks she threw at her.

At the Gongnyeo’s signal, the scattered people gathered.

The stairs were surrounded by a strange mana barrier, and when I gently touched it, I felt a strong repelling force.

“I think I can get in only by unlocking this.”

“You can do it. Avon, come here.”

While the two were putting their heads together, Manus was looking at the message.

A message that only you can see, the story of this world begins.

It was the devil’s whisper that seduced based on sweet fruits.

[Sub Quest: Omen]

[If you enter before the mana barrier is released, you can complete the quest alone.]

[The reward is lowered, but the chance of survival is increased.]

[When everyone enters, the reward increases, but the survival probability decreases.]

When I sneaked my hand in, I realized that Manus himself could pass without any restrictions.

What should I do?

I turned my head to see what was going on.

It seems to take some time…

Interpreting the contents of the text, it must be summoning or strengthening something inside right now.

The question of whether to handle it alone or to go in and raid together.

Manus pondered.

The bigger the reward, the better.

If it’s a problem that you can’t go in and handle alone, it’s not bad to go in together.

‘It would be better to wait.’

The deceased do not compromise.

No matter how realistic it is, there are not many groups that can beat this level of power right now.

Manus firmly believed.

‘It’s still in the early stages, so there won’t be any variables.’

For a starter, I felt like I was fighting great enemies, but was there anything special?

Manus quietly waited for the barrier to be lifted.

he didn’t know

Flags, that thought can happen.

-Words can become seeds, but sometimes thoughts can become reality.