The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 241

Chapter 76 Disappearance (4)

I thought the moment I heard the knock.

Should I hide myself or not?

It’s a little strange that I’m in the president’s office, but it’s not like it’s a world-changing event.

If you come up with a suitable excuse, even if you have doubts, you will be able to get over it. Moreover, if you use mana to run away, you will likely be caught by Elodie’s mana energy, and if you hide somewhere here, the situation will become more complicated if you are discovered.

So I was prepared to be a little suspicious.

Swish –

Jane waved her hand once, and a translucent circle appeared around me. Is this some type of concealment magic?

“Go to the frontier wall.”

As if my guess was roughly correct, Jane whispered in a low voice. I did as she said and went back and pressed against the wall.

“Come in.”

Eventually, it was Elodie who heard Jane’s voice as she reached the door.

“Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule. “President, then right away… huh?”

Elodie bowed her head politely and narrowed her eyes as she spoke.

“Is there anyone else besides the president?”

“…Is that possible?”

Elodie’s suspicions didn’t seem to go away despite Jane’s response, and she immediately looked around and lifted the tip of her nose as if she was sniffing. I don’t know if you smell it.

“…It smells like Frontier.”

Ah yes?

“Does that student use the same perfume as me?”

Elodie shook her head at Jane’s second taunt.

“No, it’s not a real smell, it’s something like the color of mana…”

It wasn’t a smell.

Then why were you smelling it with your nose?

“It must be an illusion. “If he had come, he would have come while I was gone.”

“Hmm, that could be possible.”

Elodie barely seemed to understand and nodded.

It seems that Jane doesn’t want Elodie to know that she met me.

Actually, it’s the same for me. This is almost a gut feeling, but I think it would be better to not have any interaction with Elodie here. Both of the main people Ospreet mentioned are here now.

“Sit down first. “I’m glad that Elodie is giving me advice.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Elodie sat down on the guest chair at Jane’s gesture.

Jane seemed really happy that Elodie, an unrivaled genius wizard, had come for consultation. Well, I don’t know if I should say this, but I think it’s an opportunity I got because I’m the president.

‘Do I have to stay here?’

How long does this concealment spell last? There’s a period of time, so there won’t be a cartoon-like situation where I suddenly show up feeling sad, right?

If Jane had sent Elodie back, the matter would have been easily resolved, but perhaps because she was happy to receive counseling, she instead made Elodie sit down.

Could it be that people like me have already been forgotten? If I continue like this, will I disappear from the world’s memory like Ospreet?

‘….’

To be honest, it’s a bit funny. I also feel like I’m spying on something. It’s not a feeling, but it actually is.

“So what is the content of the consultation?”

“…Hey.”

Uncharacteristically, Elodie paused for quite a long time. Just by looking at the expression, you can tell that this is something unusual.

“I don’t know if the president will believe me.”

“I believe anything that student Elodie says.”

As if encouraged by Jane’s kind words, Elodie nodded slightly and said,

“I think I can do that four-element combination.”

“….”

He made an incredibly loud noise.

As expected, Jane also looked at Elodie for a moment with her mouth open, as if she was dumbfounded.

“…Is this a slang term for students these days? “I don’t know what the students are saying.”

Elodie’s lips pursed.

“I heard you trust me.”

“You’re not kidding…?”

Jane’s throat trembled at the serious look in Elodie’s eyes.

I looked at Elodie again to see if I had heard correctly.

‘Combination of four elements.’

In this world, exceptional wizards can do something called elemental combination. It is literally a magic technique that creates synergy by combining two different elements.

The reason I say ‘technology’ is because it is not a specific magic but can be applied to many fields. Most of the original magic of current wizards comes from this combination of elements.

A representative example is ‘Jujak Oreum’ used by Elodie. It is her original magic created by combining ‘Storm City’, the highest level of wind magic, and ‘Hellfire’, the highest level of fire magic.

During the last ‘Raid’ event, a third of the monsters that attacked were blown away with this one hit.

Since she freely used spells of such enormous destructive power as a first-year student, her genius was not in the realm of humans to begin with.

‘I heard that you succeeded in combining the three elements during summer vacation.’

One of the rumors I heard during the second semester of my first year. The story of Elodie’s success in combining the three elements was very famous among the many rumors at the time.

And I knew it was true. Even in the game, Elodie succeeds in combining the three elements at some point. It was a little early, but I thought it was possible.

As long as the three-element combination is successful, which is extremely rare among professionals, you can literally choose where you want, get the salary you want, and work only the days you want. It is a literal expression without any exaggeration.

But at this point, not long after winter break had passed and I entered second grade.

Can you do ‘combination of four elements’?

‘If that’s true, you’ve surpassed even the Zodiac, let alone the pros. ‘I will be competing with Ospreet on the path to becoming an archmage.’

“Have you tried it?”

“…no.”

Elodie shook her head at Jane’s words. Jane’s shoulders sank as if she was a little relieved.

“But if you want to do it, I think you can do it.”

“….”

I don’t know because I’m not a wizard, but expressions like that from wizards are usually not bluff.

Due to the nature of magicians who must have both intuition and theory, it is said that when breaking down a wall, enlightenment comes first in the head. Execution comes later.

Therefore, Elodie would have already created four element combinations in her head. Of course, there may be differences from reality, but even if it fails, it will be somewhat close to success.

“Why didn’t you try it? “You could have come to me after checking.”

“….”

That’s right. The question is, if it is possible, why isn’t it being done? I didn’t come here because I failed, but I came for counseling because I was worried about success.

From here, Elodie’s worries begin in earnest.

“…If I succeed in combining four elements.”

Elodie lowered her eyes deeply and muttered.

“You can’t be in Constel.”

“….”

Jane couldn’t say otherwise.

Because it’s almost confirmed.

There is no way the empire would leave alone a talent capable of combining four elements. They will take Elodie wherever she goes, whether it’s the Magic Tower or the Imperial Palace, and turn Elodie’s surroundings upside down into a place just for her, and provide maximum support for her magic research.

For some, it is a life they long for like a dream. But it didn’t seem to be for Elodie.

“Do you want to spend more time in school?”

In response to Jane’s question, Elodie shook her head silently.

Jane tilted her head and asked again.

“So you don’t like living alone? How about joining the party? “The Empire won’t stop it.”

Magic research is important, but subjugating monsters is more important.

A talent like Elodie is stepping forward to expand the realm of humanity, so even rolling out a red carpet would not be enough.

“There is a great talent called Aster Evans who is the same age as Elodie’s current student. “Just wait a few years until he graduates and I’ll be okay with joining that party.”

‘Hoo.’

I listened to Jane.

As Elodie was a rare talent, all players wondered why she did not join Aster’s party.

His talent and skills are comparable to Aster, and his sense of justice is also second to none. It’s not like I have a bad relationship with Aster.

Elodie’s answer will tell you why.

“…I am.”

Elodie’s eyes tilted diagonally, and after a long hesitation, her mouth opened.

“I promised something.”

“promise? “What promise?”

“That’s…”

Jane asks, tilting her head.

Elodie was about to answer when she looked at Jane’s face again and narrowed her eyes.

“…President.”

“yes?”

“…Mr. Jane?”

“….”

Two titles. Elodie, who was reciting those two words with her own mouth, gradually brought her eyebrows together.

Oh, that can’t be right.

“Why is Teacher Jane the president….”

Blame!

Elodie jumped up from her chair almost as soon as a conclusion came to her mind. His movements were so agile that it was hard to believe he was a wizard.

Elodie suddenly distanced herself from Jane. The band she was wearing glowed blue.

“…okay. “Frondier’s expression looked strange at that time.”

Then he nods his head as if he understands something and calms his eyes.

He doesn’t even have a sixth sense, and he didn’t even get any hints from conversations with his classmates like me, but he figured it out on his own.

I think Elodie would have noticed the magic anytime and anywhere.

“…ha.”

A long sigh escaped Jane’s mouth. The thought of having to do the same thing they did to me again makes me feel bleak.

Moreover, the situation will be even more daunting as the two people whom Ospreet told them not to be caught will all be found out.

‘…To be honest, I think they are the easiest to recognize.’

Of course, I can’t help but think that way.

Me, who has a ‘sixth sense’, and Elodie, who is already outside the standard as a student. Elodie and I have the highest probability of recognizing this magic, which is not yet complete.

“How did this happen? “Where has Ospreet gone?”

Elodie is already on full alert, glaring at Jane. Jane said, almost feeling like crying.

“…So I don’t know who Ospreet is…”

“…?”

Elodie’s eyes blinked at that one word. Soon I thought, ‘Oh, is that so?’ He mumbled something to himself and placed his hand on his chin, appearing to be thinking about something.

Indeed, Elodie. I can roughly guess what the situation is from that one word. At least Jane would have realized right away that she was under the influence of this magic.

“…So Teacher Jane is the president? now?”

“That expression is very offensive! “I was the president from the beginning!”

Elodie must have felt a little sorry for Jane’s strong appeal, so she tugged at the corners of her mouth and looked somewhere else.

It’s unfortunate from Jane’s point of view, but Ospreet’s presence will be very strong in Elodie’s perception.

‘It seems like Teacher Jane is trying to hide the letter itself.’

Now that Elodie’s magic has been discovered to some extent, Jane seems to have completely changed her mind and ended up in a situation where she doesn’t understand the situation at all.

In other words, he does not want to show his relationship with Ospreet or his letters. As long as we don’t know the extent of ‘getting caught’ that Ospreet is talking about, it’s probably the best option for now.

“…Then, President. “Please excuse me for a moment.”

After saying that, Elodie put her hands together and chanted a spell. Adae’s light shone even brighter. No, it was more than bright, sparks were flying.

…That arm is used as a deterrent for Elodie, who cannot control her strength.

It’s screaming. What kind of ignorant power are you using, Elodie?

“…found!”

And soon Elodie’s eyes sparkled and her fingers pointed at me. No, more accurately, he pointed to the translucent membrane that covered me.

Jane’s concealment magic has been discovered.

“Excuse me, President, but could I do a little research over there? “I have now detected strange magic in this room.”

“…Oh, that’s it? “Student Elodie.”

Jane opened her mouth with a troubled smile. Even in that short period of time, I can see the head rotating at an incredible speed.

“Actually, it’s a magic I installed.”

“…the president?”

“yes. There is something that should not be shown to anyone. “It’s hidden away.”

It was almost an honest statement, unless I had been turned into an object.

“…Hide it in a little more corner. Or you can put it on a bookshelf or in a drawer.”

“From experience, the more you hide it in such a place, the easier it is to be discovered. Rather, ‘Could it be in a place like this?’ “The place I want to be is safe.”

It was almost sophistry, but Elodie seemed to think for a moment as if the words “teacher” and “experience” were persuasive, and then nodded.

“…All right. “I’m sorry for causing a commotion.”

At that sight, I let out a silent sigh. I almost got into big trouble.

Afterwards, Elodie spoke a few more words with Jane and then went outside. In the end, I didn’t hear what the ‘promise’ Elodie was talking about was.

“…come out now.”

After seeing that Elodie’s expression had completely disappeared, Jane lifted the concealment spell.

“Luckily nothing happened.”

“Iknow, right.”

I was worried that the ‘unexpected situation’ that Ospreet had mentioned would occur when Elodie’s magic was discovered, but it seems that I was unfounded.

“Then let’s go back to Frontier. For the time being, let’s carry on as usual. According to what that Ospreet said, this spell will naturally break soon.”

I nodded after hearing that.

It seemed like there was no need for me to step forward in this case. Trying to antagonize Jane was also a sign of excessive caution.

I went back to the mansion with the intention of observing the situation for now.

…But the next day. I knew right away.

The ‘unexpected situation’ that Ospreet spoke of has already begun.

“….”

As soon as I entered the classroom, I squinted.

At first glance, the scene looked no different from usual, but I soon realized that a huge problem had arisen.

Elodie was absent.

“….”

I looked around. No one mentioned that Elodie was absent or even showed any signs of concern.

Above all, another student sat in the chair that would have been Elodie’s seat.

I took a deep breath, filled with determination, and spoke to Aten who was nearby.

“…Aten. Is Elodie absent from school?”

“…yes?”

And I looked at Aten, who tilted his head at me.

Looking at Aten, who blinked and immediately made a troubled face.

“I’m sorry.”

I didn’t have to hear her next words to realize what had happened.

“I guess I haven’t memorized all the names yet.”