Chapter 71

“Phew… It’s not easy.”

Sion said he was going to the bathroom for a moment and left the clubroom.

Being with the playful Professor Kaela and the teasing Professor Grangshar made him feel somewhat drained, even when he was doing nothing.

It was that fun, but…

‘… A d*ath Knight.’

Sion checked the pattern on the back of his hand.

It was a faint marking that could only be seen when mana was infused.

However, upon closer inspection, the pattern of a skeleton was clearly stamped.

Sion used the magic book to check the detailed specifications.

[Magic Name: Summon Undead.]

[Attribute: Necromancy]

[Hierarchy: 1st Circle]

[Description: A 1st Circle necromancy magic that summons the deceased from the ‘afterlife’.]

[You have discovered magic of a lower circle than your own!]

[A new magic has been registered in the magic book.]

[You can use Summon Undead magic.]

[Currently contracted undead: d*ath Knight (B)]

“…It’s really a d*ath Knight.”

The undead he was contracted with now included the ‘d*ath Knight’. According to what it said, he could summon it with less mana.

If he were to conquer dungeons or work as an adventurer, summoning it would surely be advantageous.

Perhaps it wouldn’t be too difficult up to a C-grade dungeon.

‘Professor Bariyes said my task is to conquer an E-grade dungeon… Isn’t that completely overpowered?’

Sion suddenly realized his own growth.

He was already quite adept at handling elemental magic at the 1st Circle level, and was skilled with transformation magic like Rock Shot and Flame Thrower.

On top of that, he could use necromancy, mind magic, and healing magic…

In terms of combat, he was capable of basic swordsmanship and unarmed combat through grappling techniques.

Moreover, he was expected to grow stronger while learning the Yulseo Sword Technique from Professor Heruj.

Summoning and fighting with a 2nd Circle spirit and a B-grade monster like a d*ath Knight…

‘Isn’t this way too strong for a 1st-year student in the Magic Department…?’

Suddenly looking back, he saw how far he had distanced himself from other students in the magic department.

If he were to fight one against many, Sion might easily win.

…Of course, compared to the professors, he would still be at a very beginner level.

‘Let’s not get too cocky.’

Sion looked into the bathroom mirror and gently tapped his cheeks.

He might be impressive for a first-year, but in terms of the world, he was absolutely weak.

If he were to have a one-on-one spar with Professor Heruj right now, he would certainly lose.

In a medieval fantasy world where one could d*e at any moment, arrogance was out of the question.

With a humble mindset, he decided to take his time learning magic and grow.

Regaining his composure, Sion returned to the clubroom.

Creak.

“I’m back.”

“Hmph, you’re finally back. Good. Then I shall demonstrate another necromancy spell.”

“I said it’s my turn, Grangshar. No cutting in line!”

“Ugh… I told you to stop with the mind magic!”

“……”

The two professors continued their dizzying conversation.

Sion forced a smile and entered the clubroom.

“I’d like to hear about other mind magic as well.”

“You’re saying that too, aren’t you, Sion?”

“Ugh… But the club time is almost over…”

“There’s next week too, right?”

“Speaking of which, I haven’t filled out the club membership application yet!”

Hurry up!

Grangshar rushed to a corner of the storeroom and fetched a single sheet of paper.

The paper she brought was, of course, the club membership application.

Most of it was already filled out, and Sion just had to sign it.

‘… Anyway, I’ve missed my chance to join other clubs.’

The club membership period was nearly over now.

Either he could return to the home club and participate in activities or stay in the Black Magic Club.

If he had to choose between the two…

“I’ll really sign it!”

“Hehe, no need to be so flustered. Sion, I look forward to working with you going forward, okay?”

“I’m going to submit it right away!! No more procrastinating!”

Creak, thud!

Grangshar was so delighted that she dashed out with the document in hand.

She was probably rushing to submit it to the relevant department, worried that Sion might cancel his club application.

…Her desperate back made it hard for him to say anything.

“Now that the distraction is gone, shall we learn some magic?”

“Thank you.”

“Hehe, I like good kids. After all, you learn quickly…”

She looked at Sion with an enchanting smile.

“Shall we secretly learn quite a lot before Professor Grangshar arrives?”

“…Alright. I want to learn up to the 2nd Circle.”

“Oh my, you’re enthusiastic. Youth really is wonderful.”

“……”

Maybe it was just his imagination, but her words felt oddly suggestive.

Was it a manifestation of his own lewd thoughts, or… did she intend it that way?

Sion began to learn magic while chanting the national anthem in his mind.

“I’m going to learn 1st Circle magic… ‘Attention’.”

Attention.

To put it literally, it means ‘focus’, and it is a magic that induces the opponent’s concentration.

“It seems trivial, but it could be deadly in a critical combat situation.”

“Indeed… that would be the case.”

What would happen if ‘Attention’ was used in a combat situation?

If he manipulated the mind to draw the opponent’s gaze away from him, to the rear or the sides…

It was a magic that could cause the opponent’s neck to fly off in an instant due to a moment of error.

“But… as you know, Sion, it’s not easy to hit it even if you use mind magic.”

“It feels colorless and kind of… tangled, right?”

“Exactly. That’s why it’s difficult to use in a combat situation. Especially since you have to aim for the ears.”

“Is there a reason for targeting the ears?”

“Hmm… Well, you see…”

Suddenly.

Kaela gently stroked Sion’s ear.

Sion was so startled that he couldn’t say a word and froze.

She whispered softly into his ear.

“Mind magic has to cover the opponent’s brain with mana…”

“……”

“Eyes can blink, and the nose has holes that are too small to aim accurately. But the ear… thanks to the ear concha, it’s easier to aim. Do you understand now?”

“Yes. I understand. But… why my ear?”

“Hehe.”

Kaela moved a little closer to Sion.

Sion consciously tried to avoid looking at her, focusing only on the front.

“Do you know what most students who come to learn mind magic are thinking?”

“…No.”

“They don’t learn this to use in combat; they intend to use it for other purposes. In my view… I think you seem to be one of them, Sion.”

Kaela looked up at him with a gaze that seemed to know everything.

Her chest pressed against him, and her hand still gently touching his ear.

Everything created a strange atmosphere.

“It seems like no one will come right now… what do you think?”

“……”

“It will probably take a while for Grangshar to submit the document. So…”

Whoosh!

Mana burst out from Sion’s hand.

It precisely entered Kaela’s ear.

When her body trembled slightly and she turned abruptly, Sion immediately distanced himself from her.

“What… kind of magic did you cast on me?”

“…It’s Attention magic. I wanted you to look back.”

“Why?”

Sion boldly met her gaze.

“Unlike others, I want to learn mind magic to use in combat.”

“…!”

“So please teach me. I want to learn up to the 2nd Circle before Professor Grangshar arrives.”

Kaela’s expression went blank.

Sion found her face and figure to be attractive.

If it had been someone else, he might have easily succumbed to her temptation.

Despite that, Sion was able to maintain his composure and did not touch her because…

‘But… she’s a professor.’

Touching a professor was not something to be taken lightly.

Even if it led to momentary pleasure, one had to risk being caught at any time.

If the fact that he had touched a professor got exposed, not only would he be expelled from school, but he might also end up in jail.

For Sion, who wanted to live a decent life, that was an absolutely undesirable conclusion.

“Professor, you may have noticed, but I’m a commoner without a noble background.”

“……”

“I want to learn as much as I can within the academy. While doing so… I want to get stronger. If you help me, I won’t forget your kindness. However…”

Sion’s gaze became serious.

“If you use any negative means of contact with me… I won’t stay quiet.”

“…If you don’t stay quiet?”

“I’ll seek help from other professors or possibly go to the academy’s relevant department… saying that a professor is making inappropriate advances on a student.”

“I see.”

Kaela laughed at Sion’s words.

Not a playful smile, but one that seemed to come from the heart.

As Sion just blinked in surprise at that change…

“See? What did I tell you? Sion is different from those shameless groups!”

“Only time will tell if the long or short lasts; we’ll see, Grangshar.”

“…Huh?”

Rustle!

Grangshar, who had been hiding in the darkness, appeared in the clubroom.

What on earth was going on?

“I’m sorry, Sion. This is… a sort of test before learning mind magic.”

“A test…?”

“Earlier I mentioned that most students who want to learn mind magic have impure intentions, didn’t I? That’s actually true.”

“So before learning mind magic, professors conduct tests! To see if they can resist the temptation for s*xual seduction or not!”

“…Ah, I understand somewhat now.”

Something along those lines made sense.

‘So it’s like checking if this guy is learning to punch people or to play sports before teaching them…?’

Not all gyms worked that way, but he had heard that some places did.

They wouldn’t teach exercises to people who looked dangerous or seemed likely to harm others.

Perhaps that was how they had tested him?

“I-I apologize if I made you uncomfortable! I’m sorry. But… it’s a necessary step that must be done in the mind magic department.”

“…It would have been terribly embarrassing if I had fallen for it. It’s just that Professor Kaela is that charming.”

“Oh really?”

“?”

Grangshar approached Kaela with a playful expression.

“How is it? Complimenting such a well-behaved student who learns magic well is attractive, right?”

“…Hehe, I’m happy you said that?”

“How long are you going to keep pretending? You haven’t had any male experience at all!”

“H-What are you saying in front of the students!”

“Right?”

Kaela’s face turned bright red all at once.

Totally different from the nonchalant approach she had earlier.

…Could it be?

“This guy is switching his embarrassing self on and off with mind magic. So this is her true self.”

“Then did she trick herself into acting up until now with mind magic…?”

“H-How could I do something so embarrassing towards students…?”

“……”

Kaela hid her face behind Grangshar.

Her face was flushed with heat and her eyes trembled.

…Was this really the same Kaela who had been there just a moment ago?

‘More importantly… no experience with men despite that figure?’

Kaela Daery, who had a more voluptuous body than any woman Sion had seen in this world.

Considering that she was a rare species like a cowgirl, many men must have actively pursued her…

Hearing that she had no male experience was quite shocking.

And if she was in a professorial position, she must have been at least in her late 20s or early 30s…

“Of course, you’d be embarrassed. It suits you well to embrace that demeanor…”

“D-Don’t say unnecessary things and be quiet, Grangshar.”

“Did you cast mind magic again? Fine, I’ll settle it today!”

“…..”

Once again, the two professors began to bicker again.

Having witnessed a new side of Professor Kaela, learned new magic, and passed a rather difficult test in the mind magic department, Sion thought…

“Ah, time has already flown by… I’ll take my leave now. It was fun.”

“Ah! Where do you think you’re running off to!? Sion!… Heeyaang.”

“Where are you going, Grangshar? Let’s play together. You had no qualms a moment ago in front of Sion, right?”

“W-Wait! Sion, help me! Sion! Sioooon!!!”

“……”

Creak, thud.

Sion closed the door, ignoring Grangshar’s wails.

—I will curse you!! Ugh!!!

Even as he walked away, he could still hear her screams from the clubroom.

…Sion covered his ears and left the club building.

He felt like he might lose his sanity if he stayed any longer.