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Associate Professor Anna could only be left speechless as she watched the bizarre magic formula that Ren had created.
‘This person is definitely a genius.’
Though his occasional fits were a flaw, it was impossible not to feel respect when viewing him as a wizard.
Ren, who had woven a magic formula so intricate that even Anna, the associate professor well-versed in magic, felt her mind go blank, was genuinely enjoying himself.
‘Teehee! With this, I can have an interesting class.’
The passion and sense of responsibility that a professor of the Department of Magic should possess were also formidable.
Ren had been deeply engrossed in researching magic formulas while waiting for the students to return from their mission practice these past few days.
And today.
Finally, the students had returned, and class had resumed.
As Ren proudly showed his magic formula to the students, Anna unknowingly smiled.
And then…
“The formula calculation seems incorrect, Professor.”
As the exchange student from Seirun spoke, Anna felt a dizzying sensation.
Ren stared at Luna, who had raised her hand, with a gaze that seemed to emit spiritual light from his eyes.
“Are you the exchange student from Seirun?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“Is that so. How exactly is the calculation of this formula wrong?”
“The approach method of the first step in solving the formula seems incorrect!”
Anna inwardly screamed.
Other students murmured, alternating their gaze between Ren and Luna.
For a wizard, a magic formula is akin to their pride.
Of course, new ideas and approaches are always welcome.
However, this magic formula in question was something unprecedented… a new magic formula created by Ren.
Claiming that the approach method of this formula was wrong was essentially an action that touched the pride of Ren as a wizard.
“Is the first step approach method incorrect? Indeed.”
Ren curled the corners of his mouth.
“Exchange student, what is your name?”
“Luna.”
“Are there any students who agree with Luna’s opinion?”
In response to Ren’s question, Chloe cautiously raised her hand.
“I also think there’s something wrong in the approach process of the formula.”
Snap- Snap- Snap-
“Excellent. Very good.”
Ren clapped his hands, seemingly satisfied.
Instead of having a fit, Ren’s praise made Associate Professor Anna feel both relieved and curious.
“This magic formula is the earliest version I first conceived. Though it has been perfected to a great extent now. As you all know, creating new magic isn’t something that can be accomplished overnight. There’s a possibility that the perfected formula I offer could end up being useless. That’s why I want to discuss and improve this early thought-out formula with all of you. Collective intelligence is important. There are things you might discover that I never thought of.”
Upon hearing Ren’s words, Luna applauded enthusiastically.
Seeing her enthusiasm, the other students glanced at each other before joining in the applause.
With that fervent reaction, Ren smiled.
“Student Luna has an excellent study attitude.”
As he smiled in satisfaction, Luna said to Leo.
“This school’s magic class is so good. Even Professor Ren here is quite someone, isn’t he?”
“It seems enjoyable.”
“There’s no way not to enjoy it! You could just tell how far magic has developed in today’s era by looking at that formula just now.”
Luna’s eyes sparkled.
“Did you notice that the approach method of the formula was flawed?”
“Yes.”
Since Luna had taught magic to Leo before, she was aware of his level.
“In any case, this girl Chloe is impressive too. She’s still young.”
“She’s a promising future wizard.”
“Good. It’s satisfying to see children with promising futures.”
Chin in hand, Luna looked around the lecture hall.
Leo and Luna had taken seats at the very back.
“Every day, you see sights like this, right? How does it feel to watch the children grow day by day?”
“Very fulfilling.”
“Feels like it would be.”
Luna smiled kindly as she observed the students who would lead the history of magic.
“That’s really good.”
Looking at that somewhat sorrowful smile, Leo couldn’t say anything.
After class ended Leo and Luna waited in the lecture hall until all the students left.
Eiran had already gone ahead with Chen Sia for lunch with Chloe.
“Hmm? Students Leo and Luna, do you have any questions?”
Professor Ren asked with a smile as he tidied up the lecture hall.
Nodding at Ren, Luna said,
“Yes, I wanted to ask about the magic formula Professor Ren showed us during today’s class.”
“Elves usually aren’t interested in much outside of the Magic of the Stars! Your passion for magic is admirable!”
“Professor Ren’s passion for magic made me impressed. Every single thing shown today was so innovative.”
“Happy to meet a student who understands me. You mentioned a lower class, didn’t you? It seems Seirun doesn’t recognize your true worth. Have you considered dropping out and transferring to our school?”
The two had a pleasant conversation.
“Well, what’s your question?”
“Is the magic formula you devised about traveling to the future?”
Luna’s question made Ren’s shoulders tremble.
“How did you…”
Ren hadn’t informed the students that the theme of today’s magic formula was time, aside from that.
He hadn’t even told Associate Professor Anna.
He believed the process of deducing the ultimate purpose while studying the formula was also an education in itself.
However, he hadn’t anticipated that someone would precisely penetrate his intent on the first class.
“Actually, I’ve also thought about something similar lately.”
“Something similar?”
“I thought it would be nice to have magic that allows time travel into the past.”
“Why did you think about that?”
“I want to fix one of the mistakes I made in the past.”
Which is to punch the back of the head of the other self in the Hero’s World. A ridiculous reason, that.
“I wanted to see my future self, so I devised this formula.”
Ren was curious about how great he would be praised in the world of magic.
Both were selfish and petty reasons but that’s how magic was.
Small reasons leading to great revolutions.
Of course, it’s almost safe to say that the magic to travel through time could never be completed.
Even so, this idea definitely isn’t wrong.
‘That’s what magical progress is.’
“Seeing your formula, I felt like I want to discuss and compare it with the one I came up with.”
“Hoho.”
Ren exclaimed in admiration.
Looking proudly at Luna, he said,
“Could you show us?”
Nodding in response, Luna approached the lecture hall’s blackboard.
She lightly flicked her fingers.
Snap!
The chalk on the blackboard instantly turned to powder.
The fine chalk dust hovered in the air like smoke before drawing a magic formula on the blackboard.
Upon seeing this, Anna’s mouth dropped open.
Ren was transfixed, staring at the magic formula drawn on the blackboard.
‘Is this… a work of art?’
Ren’s body trembled.
The magic formula drawn on the blackboard resembled ones he had seen in ancient literature.
It wasn’t the latest trend in formulas.
But for that exact reason, it felt even more valuable and possessed an unfathomable depth.
‘This feeling… where did I feel it before?’
Ren’s gaze shifted to Leo.
‘Ah, when I first met student Leo.’
Leo’s existence was a shock to Ren’s system entirely.
He thought Leo was the future of the field of magic itself.
But the elf student before him surpassed even that.
‘What is this elf student?’
Ren had seen countless talents in magic.
He considered himself as part of the genius category of humans.
But today changed his opinion.
The elf female student before him was truly of a different class altogether.
Anna thought Rent would definitely have another fit.
But Ren remained calm.
“What kind of feedback would you like?”
“Are there any points for improvement or errors?”
“Hmm.”
With his arms crossed, Ren stared at the magic formula.
After a bit, he spoke.
“I think slightly changing the middle part of the lune language would be better. Instead of just making the mana flow backward, making it spiral in the reverse direction might be more effective. Time is a concept that transcends dimensions, after all.”
“Aha!”
Luna clapped her hands.
“Indeed, that makes sense!”
Later, Ren and Luna continued discussing about magic.
As Ren observed Luna accepting his opinions and developing the formula into a better form, he was amazed.
‘This level of talent, ability, and attitude of actively accepting others’ opinions! Isn’t it the embodiment of an ideal wizard?!’
“Leo, what do you think?”
“Amazing.”
“Isn’t it?”
Luna smiled happily.
Seeing her, Leo smirked.
Luna Rubyneance.
A wizard who loves magic so much.
An elf who finds the greatest joy in exploring and researching the academic field of magic and pursuing its truth.
For Luna, studying magic is pure happiness.
That’s why Leo wanted to let Luna do as she pleased with regards to magic.
Watching the two converse, Ren looked up at the ceiling and laughed.
“Heheh… Hehehehehe!”
Startled by the sudden laugh, Anna looked worried.
“Associate Professor Anna, I’ve just felt my destiny. I’ve realized what my greatest achievement in this field of magic could be.”
‘So it begins.’
Anna braced herself for Ren’s episode.
“Could the two students please sit at the front of the classroom?”
Confused, Leo and Luna sat down.
Anna stared at Ren, wondering what he was up to now.
“I felt the need for a special class for the two of you today.”
“Special class?”
“Yes.”
“What kind of class?”
“The method of making a baby, between a man and a woman.”
Completely unexpected, Luna’s face went blank.
“This is something that the two students, Leo and Luna, will have to do together…”
“WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TELLING THE STUDENTS! YOU PSYCHO!”
With a blazing red face, Anna powerfully struck the back of Ren’s head with the attendance book.
“What is this nonsense?”
“That’s exactly what I wanted to ask! What on earth are you trying to do with the students?”
Anna shouted as Ren sternly responded,
“All this is for the field of magic! Just think, if a child is born between the two brilliant students of magic, Leo and Luna. What a great blessing for the world of magic it would be!”
“Students Leo and Luna, hurry out! Don’t listen to this pervert any longer!”
Hearing Anna’s words, Leo and Luna left the lecture hall on the spot.
“What an interesting professor.”
Giggling, Luna said.
“I like this school!”
“Good. Where do you want to go next?”
Luna smiled slyly.
“The library.”
GOOOOOOO!
A powerful wave of dark magic energy swirled about.
Crack!
Eventually, a woman appeared, breaking through the floor.
“It’s been a while, Kinesh.”
“Hel Kaiser.”
The translucent-haired and translucent-eyed demon, Mirror Queen Kinesh, looked at the Demon King.
“What situation is this?”
Upon seeing her emotionless-looking old companion, the Demon King curled his lips upward.
“I’ve resurrected you through the power of a god.”
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