The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 129



◈ Episode 129 Magic Square Class (1)

The reactions of the students who saw the square shape drawn on the magic board were exactly divided in half.

On the one hand there is anticipation about what kind of mysterious magic Teacher Ludger will show us this time.

The other side is in disbelief thinking that this has gone too far and cannot be accepted.

Even though Ludger had shown many appearances so far the square magic circle was something that went beyond common sense.

The reason that magic circles are always drawn as circles is not only because of its symbolism but more than anything because the circle is the shape through which all power flows most perfectly.

Whether it is a force flowing from the inside out or a force trying to come in from the outside.

The “curve” of the circle helps the flow of power flow smoothly and circulate in the magic circle.

However the shapes in which “angles” exist are different.

The magic power that flows through the magic circle has a kind of inertia toward the direction in which it flows.

Naturally the magic power that flows in a straight line cannot be bent the moment it encounters an angled corner and flows outward.

The leaked magic gets lost scatters here and there collides and eventually disappears without having any effect.

no. It would be better if he disappeared. In severe cases it may explode.

In other words the “circle” drawn in a magic circle is the minimum standard for maintaining a stable flow of magic power.

However the square drawn by Ludger had as many as four angles.

This means that there are four corners through which the magic power extending in a straight line can escape.

What if you draw a new line there to stop the magic escaping around the corner?

It’s the same too.

Ultimately the straight line drawn in the magic circle must have an end. If there is no ending it is not a magic circle.

If you wanted to draw an endless straight line to reduce the loss of magical power you wouldn’t have enough space even on a piece of drawing paper the size of a drawing paper that would span a continent.

However the size of the magic circle that Ludger drew now is only 70 to 80 cm on one side.

There is no way that a pass can be created in there that can effectively use magic power.

“Everyone seems distrustful.”

Ludger was not unaware of the suspicion contained in that gaze.

I fully expected this kind of reaction from the moment I drew this on the magic board.

“….”

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“….”

The students kept their mouths shut but could not bring themselves to deny it.

This was because they also had basic knowledge and pride as wizards.

Some students were convinced that Ludger was wrong this time.

‘What is Mr. Ludger’s intention again?’

Flora Lumos furrowed her fair brow trying to understand Ludger’s intentions.

If it were her usual self she would have immediately raised her hand and asked a sharp question without anyone having time to stop her.

However Flora Lumos had the experience of doing something like that once and getting scolded by Ludger.

Afterwards he attempted several opportunities but Ludger did not allow any gaps.

Even if she is not a smart person she has no choice but to realize it at this point.

Ludger Chelisi is never a person who says something in vain.

Flora had learned something like that so she remained silent with a sullen expression on her face.

She instead glared at the students who were giving her a slightly expectant look.

‘What kind of action leader do these people see me as?’

It’s not like she couldn’t understand why they were expecting this side to step forward but Flora was annoyed for no reason.

When it became clear that she was uncomfortable students who made eye contact quickly averted their gaze.

After completing the suppression once Flora crossed her arms and stared at Ludger.

‘joy. There’s no way that teacher would lie about something like that.’

Ludger does not say unnecessary things. Flora’s conclusion was that there must be a good reason for that.

‘If I hadn’t done that I would have been disappointed long ago.’

So this time please show me something surprising and put a damper on the noses of those who don’t believe.

Flora Lumos pretended not to be like that but inside she had expectations.

“There are students who don’t believe it so I’ll show them to them myself.”

Ludger showed the students a piece of paper he had brought as class material.

“As you can see what is drawn here is a magic circle. “It’s similar to what I drew on the magic board.”

The magic board was an ordinary square but the paper Ludger showed me showed a magic circle with various things added based on the square.

However students felt anxious even if something more was added.

The shape which consists of a total of 25 squares divided into five squares horizontally and vertically looked more like a chessboard than a magic circle.

There were letters engraved on the inside but other than that there didn’t seem to be any special magical treatment.

“I will now imbue this magic circle with magic. Let’s start with the manifestation of simple elements.”

The students reacted angrily to Ludger’s words.

The moment you infuse magical energy into a square magic circle like that the magic circle will no longer play its role.

Everyone pictured the same future in their heads.

However after Ludger poured magic power into the magic circle and a little while later the students’ eyes widened.

Jiyiing.

Light began to flow out of the magic circle and soon a small flame appeared in the center of the magic circle.

“So did it work? “That magic circle?”

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“what. “What happened?”

This is unbelievable.

How was it possible for proper magic to be manifested in an angular magic circle that does not allow magic to circulate?

While most students reacted blankly as if they were dreaming some students including Flora Lumos stared at Ludger’s magic circle with a cool-headed gaze.

“As you can see a magic circle made of squares works properly. “What do you think is the reason?”

As soon as Ludger’s question was answered Flora Lumos raised her hand.

But she wasn’t the only one who raised her hand.

Rine was the same one who raised his hand. Flora’s eyes naturally turned to Line.

‘That kid…’

It used to be a bit of a problem in the past but it’s been catching her eye a lot lately.

Even back then I went to Mr. Ludger’s teacher’s office separately…

Flora Lumos’ thoughts disappeared the moment Ludger opened his mouth.

“Flora Lumos. He was quicker to raise his hand so please answer. Why do you think this magic circle worked properly?”

“It’s a letter.”

“Write it down. “Can you explain in more detail?”

“The letters engraved inside a square divided into a total of 25 columns of five. “That helped the circulation of magical power.”

Despite Flora’s remarks the dominant response among students was still doubt.

“You put letters in the magic circle?”

“Is that possible?”

To be able to do something like that with only letters you would have to use an ancient language that is now known to have been lost.

Even if it is Flora Lumos this is too much of an interpretation.

The students who were thinking that way widened their eyes at Ludger’s next words.

“I saw it right.”

Really?

The students’ eyes turned to the letters engraved on the magic circle.

It’s not even a sentence it’s a letter.

And one in each space. It didn’t occur to me that it might have any magical meaning.

The students’ eyes turned to Ludger.

This teacher.

Another new magic was brought and thrown away.

* * *

‘Your eyes have changed.’

Now I have become accustomed to the students’ reactions.

There was a similar reaction the last time I showed the source code.

Even if they don’t believe it at first the moment they accept that it is reality Seorn’s students turn into hungry ghosts who crave knowledge.

In that respect I couldn’t help but think that he was truly Seorn’s student.

‘It’s a unique type of magic circle that can’t be seen in this world so it’s only natural.’

Because the magic circle I just showed the students was not from this world but from Earth.

To be exact it is a magic square not a magic circle.

The origin of the magic square dates back to the Han Dynasty in China about 4000 years ago.

King Wu the king of Han Dynasty at the time accidentally discovered a turtle shell while working on flood control of the overflowing Yellow River. When he saw the pattern engraved on it the first thing he came up with was Magic Square.

Afterwards the magic square was introduced beyond India to West Asia South Asia and Europe by Persian and Arabian merchants and developed into various forms.

Nowadays it only has a mathematical meaning saying that if you add numbers in any direction you get the same number but its origins are closely related to the occult.

‘This is how I benefit from my mother who was a shaman.’

At that time I didn’t believe in the occult or supernatural phenomena but my mother still forced it into my head.

I studied like crazy.

I didn’t want to learn but I felt a greater sense of opposition to my mother who told me to become a shaman.

I wanted to prove it.

No matter how perfectly I memorize it and study hard it is ultimately useless.

Even though I tried my best to learn it was completely meaningless.

You made your son waste his time and effort like that.

So I wanted to show my mother that she was wrong.

It was a childish action.

I know that I had no choice but to act that way at that time. Even now I think it was natural that I acted like that.

But at this moment.

no.

Not just now but all the moments when I was born and live in this world.

The teachings of that time were not in vain.

Mother was not wrong.

“….”

I felt depressed for no reason so I decided to focus on the magic circle.

‘The magic circle I used was not a magic circle based on numerology but a “Sator Magic Square.”

Sator

Arepo

Tenet

Opera

Rotas

These five words engraved in ancient Latin have the same effect even if you read them rotated or upside down if you write them according to the specifications.

It is called a palindrome or palindrome.

This does not simply stop at making the meaning of the letters harmonize no matter how they are read.

Words that have the same meaning even when read in reverse and in different directions literally mean circulation or completeness.

In other words even if you do not necessarily draw the magic circle in a circular shape if you borrow the power of the letters contained within it the cycle of magical power will be completed.

“Even if it is a magic circle drawn in a square like this it can be used like a normal magic circle if you use the language contained in it well.”

“teacher. “I have a question.”

Someone raised their hand and asked a question and Ludger nodded and allowed the question.

“What is it?”

“Obviously drawing a magic circle with squares is amazing. But is there any advantage to doing it this way compared to a circular magic circle?”

“It exists.”

“What on earth is that?”

“It’s easy to draw.”

“….”

The student who asked the question was speechless due to the clear answer.

Is it easy to draw? Are you saying that now?

“….”

But when I tried to refute that I couldn’t think of anything in particular.

Because Ludger was right.

Ludger himself explained it to students who did not know it yet.

“As everyone knows drawing a magic circle requires quite a bit of effort and practice. A circle is a perfect shape. So the moment you go astray even a little… you lose your power.”

The reason magic circles are still in the spotlight in the artifact business is because no one is good at drawing magic circles.

Anyone can draw on flat ground or clean drawing paper.

However carving a neat circle into an object especially one with a hard surface and a curved surface was not something that just anyone could do.

If the proportions are even slightly off and the shape is off it is ineffective.

Therefore the government granted Meister certification only to wizards who could professionally engrave such magic circles.

“But squares are different. “You can easily draw a square anywhere by just drawing four dots at the same distance from each other and connecting straight lines.”

The advantage of the magic square lies right here.

It is easier to draw than a circle that requires concentration at every moment.

Even with a light glance you can tell whether this is right or wrong.

And that was possible not only for meisters but also for students.

“An advantage would be that it can be drawn more quickly and concisely than existing magic circles. “Is this a sufficient answer?”

“…yes. “Yes.”

“Then take a look at the materials I’m handing out.”

As I gestured with my chin Sedina moved around diligently and distributed class materials to the students.

“The magic circle drawn in a square is just a simple example; in reality there are many different types.”

All students focused on the material.

Not only the various shapes and letters engraved within it but also the numbers that occupy the blank spaces.

“This magic square can be expressed not only with letters but also with numbers. Of course the effect will be very minimal compared to the existing magic circle but it will be more effective than the existing magic circle in detailed areas.”

Numbers look at the world rationally but there is definitely mystery within them.

Egyptian Numerology.

Gematria of Israel.

Even the Pythagoreans of ancient Greece.

It gives meaning to numbers and evokes mysterious power through the arrangement of numbers.

This is something I can teach because I possess knowledge of the Earth that can never be tasted in this world.

That was the lesson I would teach my students today.