Life of a Magic Academy Mage

Chapter 085

Before Lee Han could argue, Professor Willow walked away. Of course, even if he hadn’t left, Lee Han wouldn’t have protested.

In the first place, the professor who would protest would not have made me do that!

“Yoner. sorry.”

Lee Han sincerely apologized.

I should have stood out when I packed a lot earlier, but I paid the price for trying to look good to the professor.

“huh? what?”

But Yoner was already digging up and tinkering with the dry soil near the plants. It was to see if it was okay to give water.

“…Isn’t it resentful that it is unfair labor?”

“Isn’t caring for plants fun? You say you like it too?”

Surprisingly, Yoner didn’t seem dissatisfied at all.

As much as I love taking care of plants, I was very satisfied with the experience of taking care of rare plants I had only seen in books here.

“I like my plants, but other people’s plants, especially professor plants, are a little… not. It’s okay if you feel good.”

Lee Han stopped talking.

Come to think of it, Yoner’s mindset was positive.

It’s depressing to think that the professor ordered it, but if you think it’s an opportunity to see rare plants that you could only see in books… ‘

But the depression doesn’t go away.’

Lee Han was too snobbish to be positive like Yoner.

Still, Lee Han moved.

Emotions are emotions. Because work was work.

“Lee Han. The soil is dry, should I water it?”

“The leaves are hard… and the book says you don’t have to water it, so let’s move on. I’m sure he needs to be watered…”

“Wait. The plant needs only rain water, not just water. I have read it.”

“that’s right. I read it too.”

“Did I make such an amateurish point?”

“no. We have to match the knowledge we know each other.”

The two remaining students in the botanical garden looked at each other with a grin.

How experts get to know each other!

If there were other Blue Dragon Tower students, they would not have understood, ‘Why the hell do I have to go so far to take care of a plant?!’

Growing plants was a very tricky and time-consuming task for boys and girls from aristocratic families.

However, it was different for Lee Han.

‘Plants are better than professors.’

Of course, after checking the soil condition every day, adjusting the type and temperature of water, giving it to the plants, removing insects or mold, ventilating the air, and taking potions, the same things could feel annoying and annoying.

But the plants were few and silent.

That alone made plants more endearing than professors.

How many hours have passed?

“Does it seem like everything is done?”

“okay.”

The two straightened their backs, wiping away the sweat. Plant care was as hard work as swordsmanship training. My muscles screamed.

I was looking at you little humans.

“…?!”

“!”

Lee Han immediately pulled out his staff and pointed it in the direction of the voice.

Surprisingly, the voice came from a nearby pond.

With a bubbling sound, a huge mass of water appeared in the pond. Anyone could see that it was a powerful spirit.

My name is Parakis. It is the spirit of this pond. You young humans must be disciples of the dwarves.

“…yes. Do you know the professor?”

okay. I made a contract with the dwarves to look after this garden.

I felt that the spirits were looking very favorably on the two. The reason was immediately clear.

Among young humans, it is rare to find a person who takes care of plants as diligently and meticulously as you…

‘Ah. Was it because of this?’

Looking at Farakis, I thought I knew what Professor Willow was thinking by sending the two of them here.

Professor Willow is a professor of botany.

You must have been moved by Lee Han and Yoner who are serious about caring for plants.

That’s why I sent it to a spirit who highly appreciates taking care of the plants here.

If the two of them truly love plants, they will be recognized by the spirits!

‘sorry. professor.’

Lee Han quickly apologized.

I thought Professor Willow Namu just did his job for me, but it had a much deeper meaning than I thought.

I was moved by the look. Normally, I don’t like to show myself in front of people, but I can’t stay still after seeing this kind of devotion.

After speaking, the spirit looked at Lee Han and said as if he was puzzled.

But how do you have a tree spirit when you think the spirits will be afraid of it?

“……”

Lee Han was slightly hurt. Yoner unknowingly came to his defense instead.

“Even though he looks like this, Lee Han is a really good friend.”

I’m sorry, little human. The lower spirits do not have the ability to even recognize the character of the contractor.

The weaker and lower the level, the lower the intelligence.

At least, in order to know the personality of the contractor, you have to stay together for a long time and get to know each other, but in the case of Lee Han, it was difficult to have such an opportunity.

Quite a few spirits were emitting magical energy from their bodies that seemed to make them all run away!

“I was given a wand as a gift by the Talking Oaks.”

aha. So it is. Don’t be too heartbroken. The tree spirit of your wand was scary at first, and it’s still scary, but it praises you for being a good person.

“……”

Lee Han looked at the cane involuntarily.

Were you afraid?

Yoner asked with pity.

“Mr Farakis. Is there any way for Lee Han to make a contract with the Spirit? I try to contact the spirits in the spirit realm, but they are avoiding me.”

Well… this is my first time worrying about this either…

Parakis splashed in thought.

How about this?

“What is it?”

Lee Han slightly expected.

As a powerful spirit with a name, it also has a smart way…

Giving up on contracting with spirits and contracting with other beings? If you had that much magic, most would be afraid of it, but that’s not necessarily the only downside. Because there are people who like that.

“…I want to make a contract with the spirits as well.”

Mmm. Is that too Well, if you like that kind of thing, it’s usually evil beings. Not a good fit for a good-hearted human like you.

“?”

Lee Han was taken aback.

…was it?

But Yoner, unsurprised, agreed.

“Yes.”

“I don’t necessarily want to make contracts with only spirits…”

Hmm… If you must make contracts with spirits, making contracts with violent and ferocious spirits is one of the ways.

Farakis came up with another method.

The personalities of the lower spirits were not all timid and naive. Even when they were low-level spirits, there were violent and ferocious ones.

In particular, the more unstable and destructive elemental spirits, the stronger they tended to be.

“That way…! Wait a minute, but the professor didn’t say that.”

Lee Han realized that it was strange.

Could it be that Professor Woore-Geol didn’t tell Lee Han on purpose?

It was a highly probable story.

That’s right… No matter how violent and ferocious the lower spirits are, they’re not stupid enough to be out of their control… They’re probably more likely to dodge and run away.

“……”

“……”

Lee Han and Yoner fell silent again. Yoner’s pitying gaze hurt my heart for no reason.

Still, what I said is not entirely wrong. The stronger the spirit, the higher the rank, the more likely they won’t run away right away when they see you. And if it’s such a spirit, it might be possible to reveal your true nature through conversation.

“Thanks for the advice.”

Um… no. Not all spirits are strong and high in rank, so if possible, it would be better to contact a violent and ferocious spirit among them. Of course, it doesn’t mean that spirits that don’t necessarily run away, but since spirits generally don’t like meaningless fights…

“……”

Lee Han thought he shouldn’t have listened to Parakis’s words as if he were making excuses.

After listening to it, it gets even worse!

As Yoner asked, he asked.

“Couldn’t Mr. Parakis sign a contract with Lee Han?”

“Yoner. are you okay. stop.”

“no. I’ll be sure to help!”

Yoner tried to repay Yihan for the help he received.

However, Lee Han started to feel embarrassed.

It was as if he couldn’t find a spirit friend on his own, and the teacher said, ‘Is there no spirit to be friends with Lee Han?’

It is unreasonable for a young human wizard to sign a contract with me. Fall down right now…

Parakis, who was talking, looked at Lee Han and changed his words again.

…I won’t lose, but I’m sorry. Now I have a contract with the dwarves. It must be difficult to follow you and help.

“it’s okay.”

Lee Han thought that he should prepare his mind to become friendly with the undead.

What do you think of this? A spirit I know has been summoned to this school. If I told you that I introduced you, they might listen to the story.

“!”

Lee Han was surprised.

It was a good suggestion that I hadn’t even thought of.

“Can I? I don’t think I’m causing too much trouble…”

Seeing you two young horticulturists, I really want to help you at this level. don’t worry too much And…

Farakis pondered for a moment whether he should say this or not.

Then finally said.

Don’t be too disappointed if that friend avoids you. got it?

“…Yes…”

Lee Han began to wonder how strong he had to go to find a spirit to talk to.

Should I go to the King of Spirits?

* * *

Parakis curled up, floated, and emptied the pond. Then a deep cave was revealed beneath it.

If you go in here, you will be able to go directly to the friend’s location.

Lee Han was grateful for the spirit’s kindness. But Farakis’s kindness was not over yet.

Dig!

Ancient characters resembling a pond were engraved on the backs of Yihan and Yoner’s hands.

I put a little bit of my strength in it. The pattern will help you young wizards.

“thank you.”

“Thank you!”

Lee Han and Yoner expressed their sincere thanks.

It seemed that the spirit in front of me was much more benevolent than most of the professors at school.

okay. Don’t forget to love plants.

As Yihan and Yoner walked down the pond, Farakis quickly returned to the original pond. The passage to the basement became quiet in an instant.

“Light.”

Lee Han floated a sphere of light. And without realizing it, he looked at the tree spirit’s staff.

I wanted to ask if I was scared even now, but I held back because I thought I was too nasty.

‘Still, I really want to ask.’

“Lee Han?”

“!”

Lee Han was taken aback, thinking that he might have found out his true intentions.

“Why?”

“Mr. Farakis was at the pond. Where do you think the spirit you are looking for is?”

“…hmm.”

Yoner’s question was certainly incisive. Farakis forgot to explain what kind of spirit it was.

“Probably… somewhere under a lake or under a river.”

As Farakis is the spirit of the pond, there was a high possibility that his friend was a similar spirit.

water river pond sea and so on.

‘It’s probably not even connected to the sea.’

In the worst case, the destination could have been a dungeon under the sea.

Lee Han knew that this magic school could do just that.

“It would be nice if it was a river spirit. I heard that most river spirits are wise and wise.”

“Certainly, if I can make a contract with the river spirit, I will be able to gain the wisdom needed for this prison… no, this school life.”

Lee Han, who was speaking, hesitated.

‘By the way, I heard that most river spirits have a gentle personality?’

…Then wouldn’t it run away again?

Crunches!

With a sharp sound, the two left the aisle and climbed up.

Along with the dark and desolate air, the image of a place Lee Han had seen before caught his eye.

…This was the school’s punishment room.

“……”

Lee Han thought.

That friend would never be a river spirit!