Chapter 947 – 947. Savior Of The Academy
Having dealt with the spirits and the building’s evil spirits, Kales and Namgung Hwayeon moved with lightning speed.
Namgung Hwayeon reported to the higher-ups, and the administration, realizing the severity of the spirits and the building’s condition, dispatched people to clean up the Spirit Department.
It would be great if they could remodel, but unfortunately, they were told there was no budget for that. Whether there really was no budget was another matter. The Spirit Department only had two people, including me and Kales. It wouldn’t be worth spending the budget on us.
Kales was satisfied with the old Spirit Department building.
“The spirits are happy with this building. The older the building, the more mystery it holds, and spirits love mysterious things.”
Kales said as if it were obvious.
‘Not all spirits are the same, though.’
I thought of Machina. Machina, a mechanical spirit with a human appearance, spent her days playing computer games, watching TV, and ordering delivery food. Seong Hari found Machina’s lazy lifestyle cute. It was similar to how people looked at pets rather than humans.
Machina was living the life of a good-for-nothing bum at home unless I summoned her separately.
Anyway, with the creation of the Spirit Department, I naturally became part of it and entered the department today for my first official class. It wasn’t bad, except for the fact that it was separate from the academy’s main building and required a walk. Kales, the Spirit Department teacher, was also sexy.
Swish, swish.
‘Hmm?’
I saw a black liquid-like entity passing through the hallway.
A shadow spirit.
It was a spirit contracted by Kales, a dark elf. The shadow spirit noticed me and extended a hand from its liquid body, waving it. I waved back, and the shadow spirit began to crawl down the hallway again. It was a kind of robot vacuum cleaner. The area where the shadow spirit passed was becoming as clean as if it had been wiped with a mop.
I shifted my gaze. Another shadow spirit was wriggling on the wall. This shadow spirit was also contracted with Kales.
Kales’s trait, Forest of Darkness (A+), gave her a high affinity for shadows and darkness.
“You’re here?”
When I entered the classroom, Kales greeted me with a smile.
Perhaps because there were no other people in the Spirit Department, she was wearing more casual clothes than before. A top that exposed part of her shoulders and the upper part of her ample chest, along with short hot pants. It was a cool outfit to look at.
“Yes. I’m a bit nervous since it’s my first spirit magic class.”
“Oh, come on. Don’t lie. It’s not your first spirit magic class. You’ve been taught by a spirit master even more skilled than me, haven’t you?”
“It’s my first time taking it at the academy.”
Jinryeong Seongga.
I had already received lessons on spirit magic from my mother’s side of the family.
“Teacher Kales, I’ll tell you in advance. I have no talent for spirit magic.”
Spirit magic.
It refers to techniques that utilize the power of spirits, not just the method of summoning them.
For example, let’s say there’s a water spirit. Using spirit magic, you can use the healing power of the water spirit to recover from injuries. Spirit magic is about applying the power of spirits in different ways.
However, I had no talent for spirit magic at all. However, my affinity for spirits was so innate that it could be called genius. So, when I summon spirits, I use their original power.
“Hmm. I’ve heard about that. Since it’s the first class today, let’s keep it simple and chat, shall we?”
“Sounds good.”
When I smiled, Kales smiled too.
A one-on-one class. Since I was sitting right in front of her, I could see Kales’s face and figure clearly, and I could also smell her perfume.
“Lil, come here.”
A low-level shadow spirit was summoned onto Kales’s palm. A low-level shadow spirit. It was a spirit of an uncommon attribute.
“The most basic method of spirit magic is transformation. Spirits are ethereal, so they can easily transform. So, like this…”
The shadow spirit wriggled in her hand. Then, it clung to Kales’s hand, taking the form of a glove. A black glove. At the end of it, sharp claws about 5cm long had grown. Kales moved her fingers. They moved very naturally.
“It’s the most basic of the basics. If the spirit cooperates well, you should be able to succeed without much difficulty.”
I gave a wry smile. I knew this basic spirit magic too. Of course, I had been taught it at Jinryeong Seongga.
It was a type of spirit magic that spirit masters rarely used. After all, there was no reason to turn a spirit into equipment. It would actually reduce a spirit master’s combat power.
“Moka.”
Poof.
I summoned a thunder owl onto my hand.
“…A thunder owl. That’s your spirit. It’s low-level… but the presence it exudes is extraordinary. It’s on the verge of becoming high-level. You’re more amazing than I thought.”
As expected, Kales was a skilled spirit master. I didn’t expect her to be able to tell Moka’s condition right away.
I placed Moka on my hand. Moka tilted its head, seemingly not understanding the situation.
“You don’t have to do it exactly like I did. Think of an object you’re familiar with and use mana. You’re making a basic design with mana. And then you guide the spirit according to the design.”
I thought of a sword instead of a glove. A sword was more familiar to me.
‘Moka. Do as I say.’
I exerted my will on Moka. Moka slowly nodded. Moka’s form became blurry, as if it was experiencing static, and tried to change.
It failed.
Moka’s form didn’t change. It remained exactly the same. I wasn’t disappointed. I had predicted it.
“I failed.”
“Hmm. The reason for the failure… From what I see, it seems like the mana blueprint isn’t clear enough.”
“I think so too. Teacher Kales told me to spread out mana like a blueprint, but honestly, I have no idea how to do that.”
“…Should we give up on spirit magic?”
“That’s unexpected. Can you give up that easily?”
“It’s not good to hold onto something that doesn’t work. Even if you can’t use spirit magic, you can still summon spirits, right? It might not be as efficient, but… sometimes that might be better.”
“Yes. That’s more comfortable for me.”
I would fight my way, and the spirits would fight their way. As long as we didn’t get in each other’s way, that was enough. Above all, I had the trump card, ‘Spirit Possession.’
“Let’s end the class here today. The kind of class that suits you… I’ll have to think about it separately.”
Kales came closer to me. She sat on my desk and crossed her legs to the side. Her tanned, firm thighs overlapped. She smelled sweet.
“There’s still time left. Don’t you have any questions for your teacher?”
“I do have some. Why are you being so nice to me, Teacher Kales?”
“Yujin, it’s because I like you.”
“It’s not because of the headmaster’s request?”
“You’re quick to notice. That’s right. The headmaster asked me to take care of you. But it’s also true that I like you.”
Kales reached out her hand towards my head. Her slender fingers stroked my hair.
“Why?”
“It’s because I’m an elf. I can smell a strong scent of spirits from you.”
I activated my spirit eyes. My pupils glowed gold. Kales’s face relaxed even more. The hand that had been stroking my hair was now caressing my cheek. At the same time, she stared intently into my eyes.
“Such beautiful eyes…”
I was thinking that I might be able to get her when an uninvited guest came to the Spirit Department.
Two burly men. They were teachers from the Sword Arts Department and the Spear Arts Department.
“Hey, Spirit Department teacher! Yujin is a talent fit for the Sword Arts Department! His swordsmanship is already the best in the grade! Sending him to the Spirit Department is like throwing a diamond into a toilet! Yujin is destined to become a Sword Emperor!”
The Sword Arts Department teacher said. His eyes were blazing as he looked at Kales.
“…That’s nonsense. Have you seen Seong Yujin’s javelin skills? His spear skills are nothing special, but his javelin skills are the best in the world. He inherited his javelin skills directly from the Thunder of the Heavens. Seong Yujin can conquer the world with just his javelin skills. Seong Yujin must stay in the Spear Arts Department.”
The Spear Arts Department teacher said. He was calmer than the Sword Arts Department teacher. So calm that it was chilling.
Before the Spirit Department was created, I had alternated between the Sword Arts Department and the Spear Arts Department. I couldn’t slack off just because I didn’t have a major.
“Teacher Kales. Send Yujin to the Sword Arts Department. What’s the point of the Spirit Department with only one student? I’ll teach Yujin well.”
“I’m taking Seong Yujin. Get up, Seong Yujin. Let’s go to the Spear Arts Department together. I promise you the best support in my name.”
“Spear Arts Department is… a department that’s already past its prime. Yujin! Choose the Sword Arts Department! There’s romance in your swordsmanship!”
“Romance? You’re talking nonsense. The king of all weapons is the spear. Humans have used spears since ancient times. Seong Yujin, don’t forget that your mother… the Thunder of the Heavens, also uses a spear as her main weapon! The blood of the spear flows in your veins!”
“Stop distorting the truth, Spear Arts Department! The king of all weapons is the sword! A hundred days of spear, a thousand days of sword, ten thousand days of sword! The sword is the king of all weapons and the strongest weapon in this world. Yujin! Come to the Sword Arts Department! I’ll make you a Sword Emperor and let you rule the world!”
I glanced at Kales’s face. Kales’s smile was getting deeper. She was the type of person who smiled when she was angry.
“You two, what are you doing here? Did you think I was so easy to look down on just because I’m new?”
The Sword Arts Department and Spear Arts Department teachers flinched and trembled for a moment at Kales’s spirit. But it was only for a moment, and they quickly regained their composure.
“I admit my rudeness. I’m sorry. But Yujin is a talent that the Sword Arts Department can’t afford to lose. For Yujin’s future, can’t you give up on him in the Spirit Department? Yujin has the potential to become the best swordsman in the academy.”
“…I also apologize for my rudeness. Seong Yujin must become the best javelin thrower. So, I hope you’ll give up on him in the Spirit Department. The Sword Arts Department… we’ll have to settle things separately.”
The Sword Arts Department and Spear Arts Department teachers glared at each other as if they were going to kill each other.
“Haa… Everyone. It’s impossible for me to give up on Yujin. Yujin came to the Spirit Department. So, let’s leave it up to Yujin to choose which major he wants to take.”
Everyone’s gaze turned back to me.
The Sword Arts Department and Spear Arts Department were mistaken in thinking I was an unparalleled genius. They had only seen a part of me. The reason I seemed like a genius now was because of the experience I had accumulated and my physical abilities, which were superior to those of ordinary students. Moreover, they had never formally taught me.
As time passed, they would realize that I had less talent than others. Then they might get disappointed and harass me.
‘Sword Arts Department or Spear Arts Department. If I go to either one, they’ll bother me. Above all… why would I want to sweat and train under a bunch of guys when I have a beautiful dark elf right here?’
I looked at Kales. Her tanned skin was so tempting.
“I’ll choose the Spirit Department.”
“Why?!”
“Why?”
They asked me at the same time.
“Because I’m a spirit master.”
Of course, they wouldn’t be convinced by this. If they were, they wouldn’t have barged into the Spirit Department together.
I continued before they could voice their complaints.
“My mom and grandpa want me to become a spirit master.”
They stopped in their tracks, about to get angry.
My mom was Seong Hari, and my grandpa was the head of the Jinryeong Seongga. When I mentioned those two names, the Sword Arts Department and Spear Arts Department shut their mouths and looked at each other.
They were names that were hard to ignore.
Among them, Seong Hari’s name resonated more strongly with them.
“Seong Hari wants you to become a spirit master?”
“Yes. Should I call her to confirm?”
“Ah, no, it’s okay. The Sword Arts Department will respect your choice. Ahem, Spirit Department teacher. Forgive my rudeness. I’ll be on my way…”
The Sword Arts Department teacher left with awkward steps.
“The Spear Arts Department also respects your choice.”
The Spear Arts Department teacher bowed deeply and left.
“Hmm… It seems like things have been resolved, but… I feel complicated.”
Kales crossed her arms and gave a wry smile.
“Teacher Kales. I have a question.”
“A question? What is it? Don’t hesitate to ask.”
“What’s your ideal type of man?”
Kales chuckled softly.
“Well. A man like you?”
