Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 1

Episode 1

The Mervinger Family’s Shame

[You’re really doing well at the academy, right?]

“That’s true, sister. I’m already twenty-two too. You’re not a child anymore, so stop worrying. “I took first place in my department in this written exam.”

[If that’s the case, then I’m glad. Eat well and eat well…!]

“Sister! My friends called me. “I’ll contact you again next time.”

[Be careful of being late…!]

Beep-

Elric was only able to sigh after repeatedly seeing his sister’s face disappear beyond the noise.

I really have a lot of worries, both now and then.

Elric felt confused because he could still clearly remember his sister, who had a lot of worry on her face while communicating through the crystal ball.

Contrary to what he had been shouting about, he was not having a very enjoyable time at the academy.

“All communication has ended. The usage fee is 312 silver.”

“Please withdraw money from the designated account.”

There won’t be much money left now. Should I fill it with baguettes again for the time being? With that in mind, Elric left the communications bureau.

The sun was particularly bright today and it was dazzling.

“I didn’t mention that I might return to my hometown soon…”

Elric walked in the direction of the dormitory, making a shadow with his right hand.

Throughout the walk.

His steps were heavy.

* * *

[Final exam score announcement]

· Elric Mervinger

– Theory of the six physical elements: A+

– Akkadian geometry: A+

– Classical magic philosophy: A+

– History of black magic: A+

…

– Spiritual magic: F-

– Building a barrier : F-

– Actual attack magic: F-

Total score: 1.95 / 4.5

Rank: 41 / 42

Evaluation: Repeated grade warning due to failure to complete required subjects

‘Finally again…!’

Elric looked at the report card posted on the poster and closed his eyes tightly.

The report card had many A+’s, but the only thing that caught his eye was the word ‘repeated grade’.

It was already the 4th time. I received a paid decision.

According to Woosden Academy’s school rules, repeating a grade four times meant expulsion.

‘damn! ‘Do you think anyone does it because they want to repeat a grade?’

Of course, like any other academy, grade repetition and expulsion at Woosden Academy were not very frequent events, but they were not unheard of events.

However, most of these people were nothing more than immature brats who only believed in their own talent or came in with the support of a strong family.

Unlike them, Elric Mervinger belonged to the studious group, always studying until the very end in the library.

It may have been a ploy to paint my face, but I was confident that I was quite smart.

I enjoyed looking at old papers that not only my classmates but even most instructors could not easily organize.

The proof was that I always received perfect scores in the written and theoretical areas.

In addition, his affinity for detecting mana and his sensitivity to control and manipulate it were very excellent.

In other words, he was born with talents that any aspiring wizard would covet, from theory to magic.

but.

That was it.

‘Damn arrhythmia…!’

No matter how much deep understanding and knowledge I have about magic, what can I do?

Also, what would you do if you knew how to sense and control it?

In fact, the most important cohesion is not achieved at all.

Elric was unable to perform the Circle operation, which involves sucking mana from the atmosphere into the body and engraving it into the heart.

This was because most of the energy and blood through which mana had to flow was congenitally cut off.

His advisor described this as ‘arrhythmia.’

An abnormal constitution that only one in ten million people are born with.

It is a rare disease that leaves people born with a brilliant mind but a weak body.

‘If I had known sooner, would the outcome have been different?’

In fact, Elric had no idea that he had a rare constitution until he entered the academy.

In the first place, magic is a discipline that inevitably involves money.

There was no way that a ruined family whose only property was a house that was now in ruins could support Elric.

Thanks to this, Elric had to develop the basics of magic through self-study from a young age.

In the process, it is impossible to conduct a constitutional test that requires an astronomical amount of money.

Still, Elric wasn’t too worried about this so far.

No, I didn’t even feel the need to do the test in the first place.

Until his downfall, his family was one of the most prestigious families that left countless traces in magic arts for generations.

I never thought that my family history would disappear so easily.

No, if you ask me, it was a disaster caused because there was too much.

‘The magician also said that surgery is impossible for me because I am too old.’

Elric’s mind became confused as he remembered the moment when he cried with his sister after receiving the academy’s acceptance letter.

‘Do I really have to end this and return to my hometown?’

I have now been at the 4-year academy for 7 years.

All the dreams and hopes I had at the time were shattered.

That was the reason why Elric’s face was so tense the whole time he was walking.

Although there is a seasonal semester and additional exam system to save failing students, repeating a grade was absolutely inevitable only if all grades in the practical field received an F-.

In any case, practice was much more important to a wizard than theory.

“That person…?”

“uh. “It’s him.”

“I heard that the dean recently recommended expulsion.”

While Elric was returning to the dormitory, he noticed two female students making a fuss at him from somewhere, but he just ignored them.

Because I really didn’t have time to worry about that side right now.

Moreover, I was already used to those looks and gossip anyway.

“That kind of person is the grandson of our school’s first president…”

“So. “Shame on the Mervinger family.”

“How far on earth is the ‘Magic Gate’ going to fall?”

But Elric had to stop midway.

It’s okay to talk about yourself, but talking about your family can’t help but be annoying.

“hey. “You guys are first-year physics and magic cadets, right?”

The female cadets straightened up when Elric suddenly looked at them.

Only then did they realize that their voices were louder than they thought.

Still, one person shamelessly stepped forward, wondering what he could do to stop the ‘Shame of the Mervinger family’.

“But…?”

“Isn’t one of your assistant professors called Sean? “Out of all my classmates, he is the closest to me.”

“…!”

“…!”

In an instant, the two female cadets’ faces turned pale.

Elric laughed in his face.

“Maybe it’s because I’m so old, but there are quite a few of my friends who are already taking the elite course.”

Ousden Academy was famous for its strict order between professors and cadets, as the old apprenticeship culture still remained.

Of course, the assistant professor also had a lot of authority.

“So what are your names?”

“Oh, let’s go! “It’s really weird.”

The two female cadets quickly left their seats, covering their chests with their hands in case Elric saw their name tags. His face was red.

Elric only made a sour expression and did not bother to catch them. Anyway, I was the one who got tired.

However, the statue standing tall in the center of the stairs leading to the main building of the Academy in the distance seemed to be looking this way, so I turned my head slightly.

“….”

He walked towards the dormitory again.

As if nothing had happened.

* * *

Corridor leading to the 3rd floor of the dormitory.

Bah!

Elric had to scream from the impact of being hit on the back of his head.

“Ah! who…!”

“Oh? What about Mr. Ah? “Are you selling my name again?”

Elric jerked his head back with an annoyed look on his face, but then his frown widened.

“Who is this? “Isn’t this Sean who loves his peers and loves his country?”

“It’s so damn bad. Did I tell you last time? Stop harassing your juniors with my name. uh?”

Sean was nagging as much as he always did.

Unlike Elric, he was wearing the blue uniform symbolizing an assistant professor, so he was bound to attract the attention of many cadets passing through the hallways, but Sean didn’t seem to care at all.

Of course, it was the same for Elric.

“okay. I knew. “I think Sean’s nerves are getting really irritated. Would you like to go outside to get some fresh air to cool your head?”

Sean looked very dissatisfied with Elric, who was trying to calmly move on.

Then.

“eww! “I’d rather die than get sick.”

I sighed as if I had just given up and moved to the outdoor cafe on the first floor with Elric.

and.

“Damn you bastard.”

Sean frowned as he looked at Elric visible through the rising steam.

Still, just looking at that guy’s face makes me feel disgusted.

“What is it that makes people so foul-mouthed? Did you happen to win that day?”

“Do you really want to sleep?”

“Hehe. Why are you so scared that I’m just trying to make you laugh? Smile. Let’s live with a smile. huh?”

Tsk.

Sean clicked his tongue and was convinced. As long as I’m friends with that guy, I’ll never be able to win an argument.

“Are you very busy these days?”

“Aren’t you busy? “Even though this guy has the letter ‘Jo’ in front of him, he still holds the title of professor, right?”

“but. “This is why you should have successful friends.”

Elric was truly happy about it as if it were his own.

Unlike other people around me.

Therefore, Sean had no choice but to look at Elric with a bitter gaze.

In fact, unlike Elric, Sean was the son of a powerful family who was known to be a snobbery not only in the central political world but also in the magic tower.

In addition, I graduated second in honors, became the youngest member of the Imperial Research Society, and even took the elite course of being appointed as a professor.

He took the opposite path from Elric, who was even described as shameful.

What’s worse, are there even people who talk about Elric and Sean as ‘parallel lines running parallel to the two extremes’?

Still, Sean did not care about the public’s judgment and did not let go of his bond with Elric.

“But I heard you’re very busy? Why did you come here? “I don’t think they came here just to sell their name.”

I guess it’s because I look like someone so I’m quick to notice.

Thinking like that, Sean took out a bundle of documents from his bag and threw it in front of Elric.

“I want to show you this.”

“What?”

Elric finished the cookie he was eating in his mouth and picked up the documents.

-「Plan for exploring the nest of Diamond Dragon Shaynak」

Diamond dragon?

It was my first time hearing this name as Elric.

I couldn’t even think of a similar name, not only in the species name but also in the scientific name.

Could this be a newly discovered low-level polyp?

Elric looked at Sean as if asking why he was giving this to him.

Sean answered calmly, as if it was no big deal.

“This is an ancient dragon species that has been newly classified in academia, and there is a location predicted to have a nest. “I want you to join the exploration team there.”

“…!”

Ancient polyp!

The nest of the now-extinct Elder Dragon, the origin of magic, has been discovered?

Elric stood up from his place and quickly looked through the documents.

If what Sean said was true, depending on the results of the exploration, there might be an opportunity to obtain a huge artifact.

No, regardless of that, it could have been an excuse to avoid expulsion.

like that.

“….”

Elric narrowed his brows and quietly repeated something for a long time.

By the time the hot teacup, which was smoking, had cooled down.

Elric, who had been silent, opened his mouth.

“hey.”

“why?”

“The three laws of the mana stream. say it.”

“From high to low, from hot to cold, from wide to narrow. “Why are you asking this?”

“yes?”

Questions and answers that only beginners in magic arts would exchange.

At that moment, one of Elric’s eyebrows twitched.

“But you think there’s a nest here? That doesn’t make sense.”

Wizard who swallowed talent