Dragon-Devouring Mage - Chapter 6

EPISODE 6

EPISODE.03

Dang dang dang dang-.

The wake-up bell woke Russell from his bed.

Right after that, he frowned at the sudden pain and trembled.

“Turn it off.”

Myalgia It’s because I overworked the muscles that I hardly ever moved.

“Ugh-.”

A moan flowed out of nowhere. My arms, legs, and abdomen were in pain as if they would break at any moment.

I feel like I want to pay sick leave right away.

Nevertheless, Russell rose from his seat.

I crawled to my desk and picked up five reports.

‘It’s a day now.’

Yes, at least one day.

It would be impossible to move forward if you choose to rest because of this work.

I had to learn ‘Overlord’ and ‘Wizard Body’ repeatedly for at least three months to see the effect.

‘Let’s have breakfast in the morning.’

It wasn’t just exercise that was important to building stamina and building muscles.

‘A balanced meal.’

It was a breakfast that didn’t have to be eaten, but Russell dared to head to the restaurant.

Ate breakfast.

Corn soup that appeared to be freshly cooked and a piece of bread the size of a fist.

And a plate of salad made with vegetables. Russell first shredded the bread.

Then, after soaking it in the soup, I began to chew it thoroughly with the salad.

‘I think I saw somewhere that the absorption is much better if you crush it in your mouth…’

Not only that, but also said that the feeling of satiety is maintained for a longer time than usual?

Having finished his meal so carefully, Russell headed straight for his next class.

Of course, the content of the class was not that great.

After all, it was something I had already heard over and over again while delaying graduation.

To add a little bit of exaggeration, I could think of what the professor would say next or even his habits.

‘You’ll be scratching your nose in a little while.’

just as expected.

“Eh, the magical power conversion formula for this part is…”

The professor who was explaining explained lightly scratched the bridge of his nose as he corrected his glasses.

‘hmm.’

As such, it is natural that the desire to take the class again, even for review purposes, withers.

‘At this level, it wouldn’t be bad to bring another book and do self-study.’

The problem was how to get the book.

When I read the books in the library used by the cadets of the academy, it seemed that there were no books worth reading.

‘But I’ll have to look around just in case.’

However, it was not so easy to obtain advanced theories when we cut off the pass and went outside.

‘Then, in the end, all that’s left is a library that only professors can use.’

Consists of a total of 3 layers.

A library dedicated to professors who only collects better and more difficult theories as they go up each floor.

However, as the name suggests, the library was generally open only to professors or some teaching assistants, unless there were special circumstances

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Russell licked his lips lightly.

I have to find a way, but for the time being, I have no choice but to take classes that are close to review.

‘It can’t be helped.’

And finally.

After one supplementary class scheduled in the morning, it was lunch time that I had promised with Professor Hubert.

smart-.

“This is Russell. professor.”

As I knocked on the door of the office, I heard a voice from inside as if I had been waiting.

“Come in.”

Upon opening the door, Professor Hubert greeted Russell from beyond the familiar landscape.

“okay. How about self-study? It’s called Employee Elementary Learning, but I know that your writing grades aren’t bad, but it wouldn’t have been easy to understand them all at once. So, did you have any questions?”

Russell made a meaningful expression at the professor’s question.

Instead of answering, he took out five reports from his chest and said.

“I want you to see and judge for yourself.”

“Mmm.”

Contrary to Russell’s confident attitude, it was Hubert who was taken aback.

But even that was short-lived, and Hubert accepted the report.

He nodded.

‘I know that I am a student who has an excellent brain and does not neglect hard work…’

But it can’t be helped that he is young.

It is true that temple elementary studies belong to the basics, but the advanced section was different.

There were many cases in which not only the expected graduates but also some of the graduates and teaching assistants who had already graduated did not fully understand the deep contents.

That was the reason why the intensive elementary school course, which was taught once in the third grade, was taught again to the fourth grader, who is expected to graduate.

I don’t know, but Russell also reads only what he can see in a situation where he doesn’t understand everything properly, and then shows his confidence.

‘There’s no way I could be so confident in that situation.’

Of course, the fact that I understood it to a level where I could express my confidence felt positive.

In my mind, I wanted to praise her for doing well enough if she understood this much at that age.

However, it is also the duty of an educator to let people know that there is a world outside the well.

‘I’ll definitely have to pay attention this time.’

Obviously, I started reading the report with that thought in mind.

however.

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‘her. Was it this much?’

I already knew that teaching one thing is a talent that awakens more.

‘But this goes beyond that-.’

A talent that is literally close to literacy.

‘To raise the depth and draw higher-level theories and conclusions by only using an academy-level textbook as a frame.’

Even if I submitted this report as a thesis right away, I could put my name on it in an academic journal.

In other words, this report in my hand is at a level comparable to that of the thick-bones mages belonging to the Mage Tower.

I couldn’t believe it was written as a student.

Besides, how well was the cleanup done?

‘I can use this report straight away to give lectures to students without any problems.’

It is a result that is never possible without having a deep understanding beyond simply knowing.

That’s why I asked.

“Are you sure you wrote this report yourself?”

“yes.”

Russell responded with a dignified expression to Hubert’s question, which was reminded of Hubert’s question.

“There’s no lie in the fact that you didn’t get help from anyone, right?”

“I can swear on mana.”

Unless it’s word magic, swearing about mana is practically the same as saying something right.

But for wizards, mana was as important a force as life.

It was also customary to swear an oath on it and had great sincerity.

Professor Hubert, who read the sincerity, nodded.

“Huh, if you understand this far, there is nothing more I need to explain at the student level.”

Professor Hubert’s gaze changed as he looked into Russell’s eyes. ‘I knew right off the bat that he was brilliant

, but I never thought it

would be this much…’ Well, considering only Russell’s written grades, it was understandable enough.

‘I’ve never been out of the rankings.’

However, there is also the evaluation of the ability to circle and the manifestation of magic.

As the scores related to the actual battle were added, even the inferior students who had to take supplementary classes fell.

It was the evil of the current education system that puts more weight on practicality than theory.

‘It must have been because of this kind of educational environment that this talent had not seen the light of day.’

Should such talent be buried?

A magical system in which there is a world that cannot be seen without raising the circle.

And the Academy’s discipline has never been as resentful as it is today.

Naturally, a pity that could not be hidden passed along Professor Hubert’s eyes.

‘If only I had a little talent for mana…’

There are three main ways to enter Walkerhill Academy.

The first was a letter of recommendation through talent.

Wizards belonging to various Mage Towers spread across the continent recognize the talents of young children and encourage them to enroll.

In fact, most of the students who achieve excellent grades after entering the school are in this category because they are exceptionally talented.

and second.

‘Contribution admission.’

A son of a famous guild or an outstanding family pays a contribution and enters the school.

Or, even if they weren’t from a famous upper class or an outstanding family, there were some who paid for admission even if it was unreasonable.

and third.

‘Admission through meritorious achievements…’

Those who enter through meritorious achievements of their parents or ancestors.

Russell’s case was the third.

‘Earl Raymond who died in the war against the Empire. A child who entered school as an exception to the medal the count received.’

And in the Magic Tower-.

‘Even if you were admitted through contribution or meritorious achievements, you are still aware of your talents at the time of admission.’

what a great head

How strong is the mana rod and how excellent is the mana sensitivity.

‘Of course, I don’t deliver it to the children separately.’

Among them, evaluation of Russell.

He has a good brain, but his mana sensitivity is mediocre. But…

‘The mana rod is too thin and weak to become a wizard.’

Even if you become a wizard, it is impossible to reach an outstanding level.

It was for this reason that pity passed in Professor Hubert’s eyes.

‘Despite having such an outstanding talent, Mana Road was born with the punishment.’

I didn’t believe in God, but I was curious if there really was a God.

Is the fate given to this child fair or unfair?

It was a very brief moment, but Russell also recognized that look.

Ordinary people of his age might not have noticed, but it wasn’t too difficult for him, who had memories of his previous life.

‘I know what you’re thinking. professor. but-.’

It will be different this time.

It wasn’t obvious yet, but he was changing his body through ancient magic.

As well as-.

“Anyway, the contents of the report were good.”

It was then that Professor Hubert changed the subject.

“It was a much better report than I had imagined. The level of understanding is also impeccable.”

At the compliment that followed, Russell clenched his fists tightly.

‘It was good.’

Additional rewards that depend on the completion of the report and Professor Hubert’s evaluation.

I don’t know if it’s 100 points, but wouldn’t this be about 90 points? It was in anticipation.

A translucent green window appeared before Russell’s eyes.

[The mission has been completed. I will give you a reward.]

As soon as the first window disappeared, I felt something like a small grain inside my hand.

Stasis was obvious.

‘The lowest level magic stone!’

It is also edible.

The feeling of touching the palm seemed a little bigger than the last time.

It wasn’t that big of a difference, but the amount of mana that could be obtained would have been slightly higher.

[I received a very high evaluation from Professor Hubert for understanding the deepening of the Four Elements. Additional compensation is being calculated.]

Several green spears appear one after another.

[An additional Manastone of the same size is provided.]

‘An additional Manastone is provided!’

As soon as the window disappeared, the sensation in the palm of my hand turned into two.

Besides, the settlement of the compensation was not over yet.

[Your understanding of fire attribute magic will increase slightly.

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[Understanding of water attribute magic has increased slightly.]

[Understanding of all temple elements has increased slightly.]

‘Understanding of temple elements?’

Where is this reward used?

Scared to question, another window blocked Russell’s eyes.

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