Chapter 268 – 76. Pre-Match for Ma-Yeon-Jeon (2)
Ellen Hall of the Order of Magic.
Except for stopping by before the midterm exam to sign a contract with the spirit. I feel like I’ve been here for a very long time.
It is the custom of the Empire to strictly ban anything related to the Demon Kingdom. However, the Order of Magic is an exception.
Because it is impossible to maintain a huge empire without the help of magic.
And the effectiveness of witches revealed in the last great war. It completely changed the Empire’s previously conservative view of magic.
‘It’s full of magic numbers. Wizards and witches can’t hate magical beasts.’
That is, taking care of them.
Magic trees, which grew from the roots of the World Tree, were planted here and there in Ellen Hall. The spirits summoned by the cadets are breathing mana through the leaves and stems.
However, the spirits that have contracted with me do not move.
Spirits that have already raised their weight to Intermediate Spirits. Because they receive mana directly through me who ended the contract with the demon archduke.
‘The mana I give will be more delicious.’
And as usual. The atmosphere of the magic sects was free. The smell of sweat at the battle end full of swordsmen. And it was completely different from the aristocratic atmosphere of the alchemy order.
In the outdoor practice field of that magical sect that is as noisy as the market floor. I entered like last time.
“Oh. Count Julian!!”
“It’s Count Julian!!”
And the female students of the Order of Magic recognized me. Even though I came here and didn’t do anything. Their eyes changed instantly.
[Hmm. Julian is good. To think that so many female students look at me like that.]
Like Erti said. It was a gaze of blatant envy toward me.
[Well… Yulian, because you look good enough to be a holy sword. It is natural.]
And I felt a strange pride in Erti’s voice. For her own master has become the object of her envy. She seemed happy too.
‘Come to think of it. Since that night, the title I call myself has also changed.’
Until then, Erti was usually called by the name of you rather than by the name of Julian. Now they call me by my first name.
I thought she was too easy for her Holy Sword. Putting aside her thoughts about her erti for a moment, she looked at her students for a moment.
Although there are ordinary female students who are not born with witch’s blood. Since there was no choice but to have a difference in their talents by birth, most of the female students of the Magic Order were witches.
That moment. A cadet wearing a witch’s hat hesitated and approached me for a moment.
“Hey, hello. Count Julian.”
It was a sight that troubled me a little. Well, considering my status, it’s natural. But more than that, I was full of curiosity.
‘Thinking about it. My classmates are only 21 years old.’
Then, hesitating, she spoke to me.
“Thank you for listening to the Ellen Church. I… This is a thank-you gift for that visit!”
Then, she gave me a cookie. It was a fortune cookie, not an ordinary cookie.
“M… It’s a cookie with a witch’s fortune-telling. It’s definitely not a bad fortune teller. Read for fun!”
Although I was taken aback by the unexpected gift. I opened the cookie and checked the divination.
***
And the lecture of the magic sect began.
Although based on the same 4 elements novel.
Realization of imagination through mana. Realization of reality through matter. Magic and alchemy exert their power in different forms.
‘Imagine.’
Of course, there are limits to human imagination. As the Pantheon, the best academy in the empire, has established specific theories to help human imagination.
A magic circuit that has developed in a way separate from alchemy. The gist of the theory is amplification and change. Based on the four element novel, the modern magic theory organically connects the two core theories.
‘It’s not as difficult as I thought.’
However, I have already decided the direction of my growth with the Lion Heart Sword and the alchemy that assists the swordsmanship.
And as a dragon, the blood of the demons has already awakened. It was actually a theory that I didn’t really need as I had completed the contract with the demon archduke.
The Professor is another Professor, not Olivia the Witch. As a male wizard, he was not a witch, so he emphasized theory more than magicians through lineage.
“There is a limit to the use of human magicians. Of course, there are many cadets with witch lineage here. Although I could use magic easily instinctively. But in the end, you hit the wall of hierarchy. However, it is magic theory that allows you to stably cross that wall.”
And the professor, who cleared his throat once, continued.
“Hmm. I shouldn’t carelessly mention the demons. Here’s an example based on a lecture that passed the censorship of the Central Territory. Asmodians, especially elves and dragons who have a high mana affinity. It is possible to use high-level magic without the theory we use. Because that mana affinity creates a kind of tunneling effect.”
Those words were quite interesting. General magic is blocked by the wall of hierarchy. In order to break through that hierarchy, a very complicated magic circuit written on the blackboard by the professor and the calculations are needed.
However, elves and dragons have been blessed with magic since the days of the Old Empire.
And pure witch lineage can easily implement magic that goes beyond the hierarchy through a special magic effect called mana tunneling effect.
‘I didn’t use magic properly. According to him, I can use third-tier magic right away.’
Currently, the spirits contracted with me have been upgraded to Intermediate. Because the elemental magic that those spirits can implement is about 3rd rank. It means that you can use that much magic as well.
Of course, my alchemy goes beyond the 5th tier. It didn’t come as a surprise.
“And be careful with the explanations that will follow from now on. It is something that can only be mentioned by those who have obtained permission from the Heretic Questioner.”
Finally. In addition to the special race or lineage mentioned above, there are cases where the mana tunneling effect can be implemented.
“It is a pact with the devil. We call the demons the demons. That is why wizards who have contracted with the devil are called warlocks.”
Circuit theory, and regardless of the giftedness of the bloodline. Black magic is the ability to exert abilities beyond the limit according to the ability of the devil contracted.
“And it’s the easiest temptation for bad wizards to fall for. Of course, if the contracted demon is a high-ranking demon. It is certain that it can exert magic beyond the effect of ordinary circuit hierarchy magic.”
“But you’re saying there’s nothing free in a devil’s contract, right? Professor?”
“Accurate. The source of the action that moves the devil is desire. And the desires of demons cannot be compared to those of humans. Even though humans are very greedy among animals. So, with a poor contract, the devil’s desire can’t be satisfied in the end, and the soul is eaten.”
I was blown away by that word. As the professor said, demons are predators of desire. And their desires are as endless as the abyss of hell.
[Hmm. But did you satisfy the grand duchess of lust? With that cock… No, with that relentlessness. It’s great too.]
[Is that a compliment, Erti?]
[… Okay.]
But like Erti said. Lately, I’ve been making vulgarity to women who have sexual relations with me at a frightening speed.
And the result. It was because the contract was successful by satisfying even that grand duke who was at the highest rank among demons.
‘Is it the energy that satisfied the demon grand duke?’
Anyway, the idea was up to here. According to the professor, I am a person who does not need to study magic hard.
As a dragon, a naturally-born magical race, even the demon archduke already acknowledged me. With her power, it was not difficult to use magic.
That’s why I went to Ellen’s coffin. The purpose is, of course, because of the rosette. And according to the professor’s words. Rosette is in a very dangerous state.
Even though she was born with true blood witch lineage. Because she can’t get over the wall of hierarchy.
‘That’s why Rosette falls for the Witch’s Crusade’s temptation in Demon King’s Slaughter.’
So, the Pantheon raid by the Witch’s Crusade. Because it makes the worst of it.
Of course, I know how to block that method through Demon King’s Slaughter. And before the lecture begins.
I remembered the fortune-telling that Rosette’s friend, the student girl, had given me.
‘I’m a timid and cute girl who secretly hovers around you. The fire in the heart that is thinking of you is by no means small.’
It was clearly intentional fortune-telling. It seems that her friend is out for Rosette. It was like letting me know that Rosette was conscious of me as her member of the opposite sex.
Probably, enough that everyone around him knows. Rosette seemed to show off her love for me. But. Even the Grand Duke of Jealousy was interested in Rosette.
‘Because there are many women around me. He may have struggled internally.’
And the lecture was finally over. Now is the time to move. I hurriedly moved and grabbed the low twin-tailed witch by the scruff of her neck as she tried to escape from me.
“Yu… Julian! Let this go!”
However, I grabbed the rebellious rosette and took her to the atelier of the Hessos Hall.
***
Rosette obediently sat down at the table in the atelier.
Although she is already familiar with the atelier. For some reason, her eyes were uneasy.
“Where did Eirin go?”
“Ei-Lin, she has a lot of work to do. She had a job at a studio in Andy’s government office, so she was sent that way.”
“That… I see.”
Rosette pressed down her witch hat. With her small face, it was as if her hat had swallowed her face.
Like I said a little while ago. Eirin was sent to Cecilia’s workshop. For the revival of Siertia. Because she had to prepare the overall shape and workmanship of the sword in earnest.
‘Because it’s a holy sword. I can’t make the shape roughly.’
The two are already good friends. It wasn’t a big concern. Anyway, because of that, Rosette and I are just the two of us. So Rosette could hardly stay still.
‘Looks like he’s nervous.’
Actually, Rosette is my friend. And her synchronization with Julian is almost over, although in reality she feels very friendly.
Rosette was different. Love beyond intimacy.
After I possessed it, it seemed that my changed appearance made me completely conscious of myself as a member of the opposite sex. It was not a surprising reaction to me, who had already entered her dark dream.
‘There’s no need to be so shy.’
But you shouldn’t let that love heart lose its direction. Rosette is an important figure. And her Witch Crusade, which is targeting her. If left unattended, it would be a great threat to the ecliptic, no, to Island.
‘Because the Witch’s Crusade is planning a commoners’ rebellion.’
And for that uprising. Rosette, a commoner witch. And she’s even targeting Leaf, who, like her, is a commoner and an excellent cadet of the Pantheon.
I have no intention of being innocent. I was thinking of putting the Witch’s Cross under my influence as well. In a big war. Witches are such a great resource.
‘Even the public sentiment of the common people.’
And the first step in all of that is to solve the problems of Rosette right in front of you. I said to Rosette, who was still wearing the witch’s hat.
“Rosette. Would you like to take off your clothes for a second?”
