Chapter 37
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Chapter 37:
There’s no guarantee that creative ideas will always lead to good results.
Stephen’s plan to secure the tent by driving nails into the trees was undoubtedly creative, but unfortunately, there was no one capable of executing it.
In the end, being more experienced, Felicia had to graciously teach the students how to set up the tent without any support.
“When you drive the nails to anchor the tent, make sure to twist the knot tightly like this. That way, the fabric won’t come loose, and the tent will stay taut even after some time.”
The magic undergraduate students were astonished when they saw that Felicia managed to create a convincing tent in just about ten minutes.
“That’s truly impressive!”
Cheryl exclaimed with excitement. Felicia smiled awkwardly and made a suggestion.
“How about we light a fire and have something to eat? I’m feeling a bit hungry since I skipped breakfast.”
“By the way, where did Philip go?”
Felicia began stacking dry branches, feeling a bit frustrated with Philip’s sudden disappearance. Thankfully, they had three skilled mages, so there was no need to worry much about the fire.
After a short while, the aroma of the boiling soup filled the air, and Philip returned.
“Where did you go, Instructor?”
Philip replied casually, “I went to check if there were any demons or dangerous creatures nearby.”
It was a somewhat reasonable excuse, so Felicia could only sigh and turn her head away.
“... Well then.”
The savory jerky, high-quality sheep milk cheese, and mashed potato soup turned out to be a delightful outdoor dinner. Even though it wasn’t fully cooked yet, the students couldn’t resist salivating at the fantastic aroma.
“I think this is the most luxurious soup I’ve ever tasted. During class, we had to eat soup made with weird ingredients to simulate field conditions.”
Soon, the group finished their satisfying meal and regained their energy.
“Now, what should we do next?”
Stephen asked, curious about the possibilities.
“How about exploring the lake? You might discover some of the interesting phenomena rumored to happen around here.”
Philip suggested, and the idea was quickly embraced by the group. For teenagers, new places always sparked a sense of adventure, and a beautiful lake was an enticing prospect.
“Professor and I will stay here. You guys go explore. We haven’t seen any signs of danger nearby, so it should be safe for you to go on your own. If anything happens, just come back and call for us.”
“Sure, we’ll do that.”
As the students left to explore, Philip and Felicia were left alone.
“What should we do now?”
“I’m not sure. How about you take a nap, sis? You seemed to be busy with work until late last night.”
Phillip was right; Felicia hadn’t had a proper rest for the past few days.
Even for someone as disciplined as her, the early semester schedule was brutal, leaving her utterly exhausted. If it weren’t for Phillip’s request, she would have had to handle academic-related tasks at the academy.
“Then I’ll get some rest, just for about two hours,” Felicia said, stretching her arms upward and letting out a tired yawn. Then she fidgeted around, trying to find a comfortable spot to lie down.
“Haahh... you really have to wake me up,” she murmured.
She rested her head on her backpack, using it as a makeshift pillow, and soon drifted off into a peaceful slumber, her breathing becoming soft and rhythmic. Seeing her serene form, Phillip couldn’t help but smile contentedly.
“Yes, sleep well.”
Everything was going according to plan. After making sure Felicia was sound asleep, Phillip quietly left the campsite.
‘Now that I’ve taken care of the kids, it’s time to focus on my own objectives.’
“I know. You’re Geo Lomartan, an untalented fool who dares to defy taboos. Should I guess what you’re doing here? You were attempting to summon the Manticore into the lake, hoping to witness the enraged fairy slaughter all my students and ravage the nearby villages.”
Philip interrupted the man’s speech.
“What kind of nonsense are you spewing? I’m a mage from the Blue Tower, and I have no intentions of breaking any taboos.”
Geo Lomartan, the Blue Tower mage, felt a surge of frustration and shifted his left hand behind him. He was about to activate the magic circle inscribed near the door.
“Oh, you have no such intentions?”
Philip smirked and unsheathed his sword.
‘Is that true, Master?’
Neria, who had been listening, asked Philip in surprise.
Philip nodded, and as he did, frost began to envelop his surroundings.
“... If you take one step forward, you’ll become an ice statue. I don’t know what you’re blabbering about, but I won’t harm you if you leave now. Consider yourself lucky to have trespassed into a mage’s workshop and still be able to leave safely.”
Facing Geo Lomartan’s authoritative attitude, Philip clicked his tongue.
‘Should I just kill him?’
Philip was well within striking distance. He knew he was more than capable of defeating Geo Lomartan, but he considered the opportunity of battling a mage to be quite intriguing.
Philip carefully observed Geo Lomartan’s stance. He decided to abandon his plan of using Geo to accumulate experience points after noticing the traces of illusion magic – the kind that flaunts hiding true abilities and employing trap spells.
To Philip, Geo seemed far beneath his expectations. With such mediocre skills, he doubted Geo would be of any help in future battles against other mages.
In a split second, Philip summoned his aura and swung his long, blade-like sword before Geo could react.
Though Geo managed to secretly cast a defensive spell and block the blade once, it couldn’t fully withstand the impact.
“Ugh!”
Geo’s frail body crashed against the cabin wall. Dazed, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, his injuries evident.
From the moment they met, Philip knew Geo stood no chance against him without proper preparation.
While a fully prepared mage could be insufferably formidable, most mages, save a few exceptions, struggled in impromptu situations.
‘I should be cautious with the magic circle.’
With Geo lying helplessly, it was time for Philip to deliver the finishing blow. He moved the blade closer to Geo’s neck.
Seeing the menacing blade, fear replaced the arrogance in Geo’s eyes.
“Who... who are you? I’ve never heard of anyone like you.”
“And I’ve never come across a reckless mage like you. Let’s call it a draw. But more importantly, release the magic circle immediately. If there’s any trace of magic around me by the time I count to three... well, use your imagination.”
Philip was determined to end Geo’s life.
Sacrificing young students for personal gain was against his principles, something he could never forgive.
“Damn it...”
Silently cursing, Geo reluctantly dispelled the magic circle. Philip felt the frost and cold dissipate as he approached Geo.
“What... What are you going to do with me?”
Geo’s pupils trembled. Philip responded by grabbing his throat, as if asking why he should even bother answering.
“You should ask the fairy lady you were trying to deceive. You’ll have to explain everything you planned to do in your own words. She’s quite kind; if you’re lucky, she might spare your life.”
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Chapter 37:
There’s no guarantee that creative ideas will always lead to good results.
Stephen’s plan to secure the tent by driving nails into the trees was undoubtedly creative, but unfortunately, there was no one capable of executing it.
In the end, being more experienced, Felicia had to graciously teach the students how to set up the tent without any support.
“When you drive the nails to anchor the tent, make sure to twist the knot tightly like this. That way, the fabric won’t come loose, and the tent will stay taut even after some time.”
The magic undergraduate students were astonished when they saw that Felicia managed to create a convincing tent in just about ten minutes.
“That’s truly impressive!”
Cheryl exclaimed with excitement. Felicia smiled awkwardly and made a suggestion.
“How about we light a fire and have something to eat? I’m feeling a bit hungry since I skipped breakfast.”
“By the way, where did Philip go?”
Felicia began stacking dry branches, feeling a bit frustrated with Philip’s sudden disappearance. Thankfully, they had three skilled mages, so there was no need to worry much about the fire.
After a short while, the aroma of the boiling soup filled the air, and Philip returned.
“Where did you go, Instructor?”
Philip replied casually, “I went to check if there were any demons or dangerous creatures nearby.”
It was a somewhat reasonable excuse, so Felicia could only sigh and turn her head away.
“... Well then.”
The savory jerky, high-quality sheep milk cheese, and mashed potato soup turned out to be a delightful outdoor dinner. Even though it wasn’t fully cooked yet, the students couldn’t resist salivating at the fantastic aroma.
“I think this is the most luxurious soup I’ve ever tasted. During class, we had to eat soup made with weird ingredients to simulate field conditions.”
Soon, the group finished their satisfying meal and regained their energy.
“Now, what should we do next?”
Stephen asked, curious about the possibilities.
“How about exploring the lake? You might discover some of the interesting phenomena rumored to happen around here.”
Philip suggested, and the idea was quickly embraced by the group. For teenagers, new places always sparked a sense of adventure, and a beautiful lake was an enticing prospect.
“Professor and I will stay here. You guys go explore. We haven’t seen any signs of danger nearby, so it should be safe for you to go on your own. If anything happens, just come back and call for us.”
“Sure, we’ll do that.”
As the students left to explore, Philip and Felicia were left alone.
“What should we do now?”
“I’m not sure. How about you take a nap, sis? You seemed to be busy with work until late last night.”
Phillip was right; Felicia hadn’t had a proper rest for the past few days.
Even for someone as disciplined as her, the early semester schedule was brutal, leaving her utterly exhausted. If it weren’t for Phillip’s request, she would have had to handle academic-related tasks at the academy.
“Then I’ll get some rest, just for about two hours,” Felicia said, stretching her arms upward and letting out a tired yawn. Then she fidgeted around, trying to find a comfortable spot to lie down.
“Haahh... you really have to wake me up,” she murmured.
She rested her head on her backpack, using it as a makeshift pillow, and soon drifted off into a peaceful slumber, her breathing becoming soft and rhythmic. Seeing her serene form, Phillip couldn’t help but smile contentedly.
“Yes, sleep well.”
Everything was going according to plan. After making sure Felicia was sound asleep, Phillip quietly left the campsite.
‘Now that I’ve taken care of the kids, it’s time to focus on my own objectives.’
“I know. You’re Geo Lomartan, an untalented fool who dares to defy taboos. Should I guess what you’re doing here? You were attempting to summon the Manticore into the lake, hoping to witness the enraged fairy slaughter all my students and ravage the nearby villages.”
Philip interrupted the man’s speech.
“What kind of nonsense are you spewing? I’m a mage from the Blue Tower, and I have no intentions of breaking any taboos.”
Geo Lomartan, the Blue Tower mage, felt a surge of frustration and shifted his left hand behind him. He was about to activate the magic circle inscribed near the door.
“Oh, you have no such intentions?”
Philip smirked and unsheathed his sword.
‘Is that true, Master?’
Neria, who had been listening, asked Philip in surprise.
Philip nodded, and as he did, frost began to envelop his surroundings.
“... If you take one step forward, you’ll become an ice statue. I don’t know what you’re blabbering about, but I won’t harm you if you leave now. Consider yourself lucky to have trespassed into a mage’s workshop and still be able to leave safely.”
Facing Geo Lomartan’s authoritative attitude, Philip clicked his tongue.
‘Should I just kill him?’
Philip was well within striking distance. He knew he was more than capable of defeating Geo Lomartan, but he considered the opportunity of battling a mage to be quite intriguing.
Philip carefully observed Geo Lomartan’s stance. He decided to abandon his plan of using Geo to accumulate experience points after noticing the traces of illusion magic – the kind that flaunts hiding true abilities and employing trap spells.
To Philip, Geo seemed far beneath his expectations. With such mediocre skills, he doubted Geo would be of any help in future battles against other mages.
In a split second, Philip summoned his aura and swung his long, blade-like sword before Geo could react.
Though Geo managed to secretly cast a defensive spell and block the blade once, it couldn’t fully withstand the impact.
“Ugh!”
Geo’s frail body crashed against the cabin wall. Dazed, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, his injuries evident.
From the moment they met, Philip knew Geo stood no chance against him without proper preparation.
While a fully prepared mage could be insufferably formidable, most mages, save a few exceptions, struggled in impromptu situations.
‘I should be cautious with the magic circle.’
With Geo lying helplessly, it was time for Philip to deliver the finishing blow. He moved the blade closer to Geo’s neck.
Seeing the menacing blade, fear replaced the arrogance in Geo’s eyes.
“Who... who are you? I’ve never heard of anyone like you.”
“And I’ve never come across a reckless mage like you. Let’s call it a draw. But more importantly, release the magic circle immediately. If there’s any trace of magic around me by the time I count to three... well, use your imagination.”
Philip was determined to end Geo’s life.
Sacrificing young students for personal gain was against his principles, something he could never forgive.
“Damn it...”
Silently cursing, Geo reluctantly dispelled the magic circle. Philip felt the frost and cold dissipate as he approached Geo.
“What... What are you going to do with me?”
Geo’s pupils trembled. Philip responded by grabbing his throat, as if asking why he should even bother answering.
“You should ask the fairy lady you were trying to deceive. You’ll have to explain everything you planned to do in your own words. She’s quite kind; if you’re lucky, she might spare your life.”
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Happy reading!
Chapter 37:There's no guarantee that creative ideas will always lead to good results.Stephen's plan to secure the tent by driving nails into the trees was undoubtedly creative, but unfortunately, there was no one capable of executing it.In the end, being more experienced, Felicia had to graciously teach the students how to set up the tent without any support.When you drive the nails to anchor the tent, make sure to twist the knot tightly like this. That way, the fabric won't come loose, and the tent will stay taut even after some time.The magic undergraduate students were astonished when they saw that Felicia managed to create a convincing tent in just about ten minutes.That's truly impressive!Cheryl exclaimed with excitement. Felicia smiled awkwardly and made a suggestion.How about we light a fire and have something to eat? I'm feeling a bit hungry since I skipped breakfast.By the way, where did Philip go?Felicia began stacking dry branches, feeling a bit frustrated with Philip's sudden disappearance. Thankfully, they had three skilled mages, so there was no need to worry much about the fire.After a short while, the aroma of the boiling soup filled the air, and Philip returned.Where did you go, Instructor?Philip replied casually, I went to check if there were any demons or dangerous creatures nearby.It was a somewhat reasonable excuse, so Felicia could only sigh and turn her head away.... Well then.The savory jerky, high-quality sheep milk cheese, and mashed potato soup turned out to be a delightful outdoor dinner. Even though it wasn't fully cooked yet, the students couldn't resist salivating at the fantastic aroma.I think this is the most luxurious soup I've ever tasted. During class, we had to eat soup made with weird ingredients to simulate field conditions.Soon, the group finished their satisfying meal and regained their energy.Now, what should we do next?Stephen asked, curious about the possibilities.How about exploring the lake? You might discover some of the interesting phenomena rumored to happen around here.Philip suggested, and the idea was quickly embraced by the group. For teenagers, new places always sparked a sense of adventure, and a beautiful lake was an enticing prospect.Professor and I will stay here. You guys go explore. We haven't seen any signs of danger nearby, so it should be safe for you to go on your own. If anything happens, just come back and call for us.Sure, we'll do that.As the students left to explore, Philip and Felicia were left alone.What should we do now?I'm not sure. How about you take a nap, sis? You seemed to be busy with work until late last night.Phillip was right; Felicia hadn't had a proper rest for the past few days.Even for someone as disciplined as her, the early semester schedule was brutal, leaving her utterly exhausted. If it weren't for Phillip's request, she would have had to handle academic-related tasks at the academy.Then I'll get some rest, just for about two hours, Felicia said, stretching her arms upward and letting out a tired yawn. Then she fidgeted around, trying to find a comfortable spot to lie down.Haahh... you really have to wake me up, she murmured.She rested her head on her backpack, using it as a makeshift pillow, and soon drifted off into a peaceful slumber, her breathing becoming soft and rhythmic. Seeing her serene form, Phillip couldn't help but smile contentedly.Yes, sleep well.Everything was going according to plan. After making sure Felicia was sound asleep, Phillip quietly left the campsite.Now that I've taken care of the kids, it's time to focus on my own objectives.'I know. You're Geo Lomartan, an untalented fool who dares to defy taboos. Should I guess what you're doing here? You were attempting to summon the Manticore into the lake, hoping to witness the enraged fairy slaughter all my students and ravage the nearby villages.Philip interrupted the man's speech.What kind of nonsense are you spewing? I'm a mage from the Blue Tower, and I have no intentions of breaking any taboos.Geo Lomartan, the Blue Tower mage, felt a surge of frustration and shifted his left hand behind him. He was about to activate the magic circle inscribed near the door.Oh, you have no such intentions?Philip smirked and unsheathed his sword.Is that true, Master?'Neria, who had been listening, asked Philip in surprise. Philip nodded, and as he did, frost began to envelop his surroundings.... If you take one step forward, you'll become an ice statue. I don't know what you're blabbering about, but I won't harm you if you leave now. Consider yourself lucky to have trespassed into a mage's workshop and still be able to leave safely.Facing Geo Lomartan's authoritative attitude, Philip clicked his tongue.Should I just kill him?'Philip was well within striking distance. He knew he was more than capable of defeating Geo Lomartan, but he considered the opportunity of battling a mage to be quite intriguing.Philip carefully observed Geo Lomartan's stance. He decided to abandon his plan of using Geo to accumulate experience points after noticing the traces of illusion magic the kind that flaunts hiding true abilities and employing trap spells.To Philip, Geo seemed far beneath his expectations. With such mediocre skills, he doubted Geo would be of any help in future battles against other mages.In a split second, Philip summoned his aura and swung his long, blade-like sword before Geo could react.Though Geo managed to secretly cast a defensive spell and block the blade once, it couldn't fully withstand the impact.Ugh!Geo's frail body crashed against the cabin wall. Dazed, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, his injuries evident.From the moment they met, Philip knew Geo stood no chance against him without proper preparation.While a fully prepared mage could be insufferably formidable, most mages, save a few exceptions, struggled in impromptu situations.I should be cautious with the magic circle.'With Geo lying helplessly, it was time for Philip to deliver the finishing blow. He moved the blade closer to Geo's neck.Seeing the menacing blade, fear replaced the arrogance in Geo's eyes.Who... who are you? I've never heard of anyone like you.And I've never come across a reckless mage like you. Let's call it a draw. But more importantly, release the magic circle immediately. If there's any trace of magic around me by the time I count to three... well, use your imagination.Philip was determined to end Geo's life.Sacrificing young students for personal gain was against his principles, something he could never forgive.Damn it...Silently cursing, Geo reluctantly dispelled the magic circle. Philip felt the frost and cold dissipate as he approached Geo.What... What are you going to do with me?Geo's pupils trembled. Philip responded by grabbing his throat, as if asking why he should even bother answering.You should ask the fairy lady you were trying to deceive. You'll have to explain everything you planned to do in your own words. She's quite kind; if you're lucky, she might spare your life.-Happy reading!
