The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 218



◈ Episode 218 Mana Path (2)

“Does that make sense?”

Erendir stepped forward and asked that question.

“Erendir. “Can you fold and unfold your arms?”

“yes? “That’s easy.”

Erendir did as Ludgar told him.

“What muscles did you use while doing that?”

“I guess it’s the arm muscles right?”

“Then I ask. Do you know the exact name of the muscle you use to bend your arm?”

Erendir was puzzled by those words.

You might want to ask whether a wizard really needs to know about the human body in the first place.

“That’s the point.”

“It’s like this.”

“People are not particularly interested in the parts of their body they normally use. Just write. “Because that’s natural.”

If you ask me to move my arm I do it naturally because I usually do it.

If you tell me to focus on my forearms and biceps and strengthen them I don’t know how to do that.

Because there’s no need to go that far.

“The same goes for Mana Pass. “There is no need to use magic while the mana is suppressed so no one will notice.”

Magic can be activated even without a mana pass.

The students’ reaction to those words was half astonishment and half disbelief.

Although he didn’t say anything he clearly conveyed the feeling that he wasn’t sure if it was true.

I understand.

Because I did that too.

‘It’s funny that the Mana Pass exists but it’s also unbelievable that they found the Mana Path that no one has found before using such an ignorant method.’

Modern wizards have focused on the study of magic including more optimal magic and more concise spells.

How can I unfold my magic faster?

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How can I improve my magic to reduce mana consumption?

What should I do?

What else can we do to achieve optimal efficiency?

A process of endless exploration and research challenges.

The object was always ‘magic’.

the other side.

Ancient wizards did the opposite.

The target they were aiming for was always ‘themselves’.

Instead of refining and developing their magic they chose to contemplate themselves.

The only person who can unleash stronger magic is a stronger self.

At that time most people thought that way and believed that they needed to become stronger to embody magic.

If I were to make an analogy it would be something like that.

People cannot lift objects that are heavier than their limit.

That’s why they created a tool called a crane using a composite pulley.

When we cannot do something due to physical limitations we invent tools.

But the old wizards didn’t do that.

-You can’t lift heavy things? That’s because I’m weak. All you have to do is train your body enough to lift heavy things!

Anyone could see that it was a stupid thing to do.

However such a tight mindset surprisingly created a path.

A way to use mana in the optimal way and with the highest efficiency.

Miracles are possible because it is a world where magic exists.

“If there was such a method why didn’t wizards know about it now?”

I asked who asked and it was Freuden.

He waited for me to answer with a sharp gaze.

“You just don’t know. “Because interpretation of the language became impossible and the genealogy was completely cut off.”

“Even so isn’t it possible that the method may have been passed down by word of mouth?”

“Even if it was reported they might not have believed it and dismissed it as a mere superstition. “The method of making a magic suppressant is difficult to pass down by word of mouth and other methods are what wizards today commonly call ‘barbaric’ methods.”

And the most fundamental problem is external… no let’s not talk about this. Even if I say it anyway you won’t understand.

“The method of focusing too much on efficiency ironically led to the exclusion of all other paths.”

As a result they came to deny the very existence of other shortcuts in places they did not know about.

“So you’re saying we were wrong and the old people were absolutely right?”

“It is not unreasonable to think so but it is not unconditional. According to the notes of ancient wizards they also experienced countless failures and trials and errors.”

In fact while interpreting manuscripts I saw many cases that were absurd in many ways.

For example to increase the power of water magic he tied himself to a stone and let it sink down the river.

This was for the simple reason of increasing affinity with water.

And according to the memoir unfortunately the wizard never rose to the surface.

He drowned.

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Can you believe that this is just ‘one’ of the many ways it happened in the past?

In trying to become stronger by putting a strain on their bodies ancient people tried all kinds of strange methods and suffered many failures.

And a lot died.

Nevertheless they did not stop their exploration.

There is also a way to increase the emission amount through the now lost magic suppressor.

It was completed through countless trials and errors and challenges of people in the past.

-It was truly a foolish thing to do. These wizards act like clowns. Still it was fun to watch.

My teacher told me that when I was young.

It was Master who first taught me how to interpret the Larsil language.

Because it was Master who made me increase my mana output.

“Throw away the stereotype that people in the past were dumber than they are now. Rather it is safe to say that we know a better way than we do now because it was then.”

That’s just what comes to mind right away.

‘Relic’ an old ancient relic.

It is an unprecedented item in history where no one knows who made it where or how it was made.

It is only a rumor spread among academic circles that the relic is related to ancient people.

“Then this research we are doing now is truly a great discovery.”

Line said with her eyes shining.

In a way that’s true but I didn’t think of it that way.

“It’s not a great discovery. “Because it is nothing more than a restoration of a forgotten method.”

“But it’s still awesome!”

“okay. The effect is amazing. But what is truly amazing is the wisdom of the ancient saint who first devised the method.”

I have no intention of taking credit for that great first discovery.

There is just one thing to do.

All we have to do is pay our sincere respect to that.

“Do not forget the path you found. And it’s about endlessly studying how to keep moving forward.”

“So what do we do next?”

Julia who had been listening quietly asked.

“Once the road has been cleared it’s time to widen it. “You have only just become aware of the existence of the Mana Path and the magic power that can flow through it is very weak.”

The Mana Pass is not something that can be left behind once it has been penetrated.

If you leave it alone it will fade and be forgotten and on the contrary the more you use it the bigger and stronger it becomes.

So I had to work endlessly.

“And the Mana Path shows even greater growth power if you try to increase it as much as possible while the magic power is suppressed. That’s why I gave you one week.”

The students exclaimed in admiration at my words.

Of course it is correct to set it to about a week in order to achieve a visible effect as soon as possible.

Even if emissions were increased by just 10 percent that would be an achievement that would make academics drool.

Still I was thinking of teaching them one by one if they couldn’t recognize the Mana Pass but I didn’t know that they would all be able to do it in one day.

‘Thanks to this there is less to explain and the time is shortened which is a good thing.’

I couldn’t help but feel strangely regretful.

“Now that I have explained the Mana Pass try releasing your magic power again. This time it starts with being conscious of the mana passes you use.”

The students began to focus again on what I said.

* * *

‘It’s fascinating.’

Julia Plumheart flowed magic power through her mana path and looked at Ludger with half-glazed eyes.

‘There was something like an optimal path for my body that I didn’t even know about.’

It was as if I had discovered a small pebble that was invisible in broad daylight but glowed faintly at night.

And it was similar to the dream magic he was using so it felt somewhat dreamlike.

‘But I sense something strangely familiar about Mr. Ludger Chelisi.’

If I’m not mistaken that’s definitely a trace of dream magic.

I could clearly feel it because Julia was the most talented in the dream school.

‘Looking at the traces it appears that the teacher did not use dream magic. ‘Is it related to a senior from another school?’

But there was something that stimulated Julia’s curiosity even more than that: Ludger’s dream which had not been visible before began to be seen albeit faintly.

‘The dream of someone who doesn’t dream. Could that be something else rather than a dream?’

Perhaps a path that did not exist was opened after coming into contact with something through dream magic last night.

Just like he taught them Mana Pass now.

‘I’m a little curious maybe a lot.’

Knowledge of all kinds of amazing magic that I don’t know where I got it from.

Most people don’t even have dreams that they should have and it even affected Sedina Roshen’s dreams.

He was truly a man whose everything was covered with unknowns.

‘Sedina.’

Julia’s eyes naturally turned to Sedina Roshen who was standing next to Ludger.

Although she was trying hard to pretend that she wasn’t Sedina’s gaze had always been focused on Ludger from a little while ago until now.

Julia felt slightly annoyed at that sight.

‘I won’t even care anymore?’

Julia was not one to get close to people but Sedina was different.

Even though it was a long time ago it was a time when people could not be trusted.

The first friend Julia made at that time was Sedina.

Sedina was so kind and pure that Julia who could not trust others opened up her heart to him.

But starting one day Sedina changed.

I refused to meet her and became distant from her.

And as time passed when we met in Seorn.

Sedina has changed.

Instead of being bright and pure in the past it is dark and broken.

‘I thought so.’

It changed again.

After working with Ludger Chelsea he was regaining his former brightness.

‘I need to find out when I get a chance.’

I was planning to catch a glimpse of Ludger Cellisi’s dream.

And I wanted to know.

How he changed Sedina.

* * *

Research on increasing horsepower output has progressed rapidly.

The students who confirmed that the research process itself was not a lie did their best in the research.

There was no reason to refuse since showing good results meant increasing the amount of one’s magic power which meant growing further as a magician.

“Drink. Freuden.”

“….”

Freuden frowned as he looked at the magic suppressant Ludger gave him.

“Why aren’t you drinking?”

“…Please give me something else.”

Freuden didn’t know that Ludger was deliberately giving himself a bitter taste.

“This is yours.”

“Aren’t there more things left? “If everything is the same anyway give me the right to choose.”

“I see. “Then I guess I can give this to Rine.”

“…I’ll just eat it.”

In the end Freuden had no choice but to drink a special bitter magic suppressant.

“Big!”

Freuden frowned and covered his mouth with his hand as the taste became stronger than before.

Ludger looked at Freuden and said with his eyes.

‘Even if you ran you would still be a young wolf.’

‘Ugh. ‘You damn human being.’

Ludger lightly ignored Freuden’s glare.

Each volunteer student took a magic suppressant and focused on releasing magic power.

Today is the fourth day of research.

The students who had already cleared the Mana Pass on the first day showed progress beyond Ludger’s expectations.

‘Especially this one.’

Among them there were two students who caught Ludger’s attention the most.

Julia Plumheart.

and Flora Lumos.

The two students who ranked first in each grade by an overwhelming margin were showing remarkable results that did not make them ashamed of being called a genius.

‘The basic release is already complete. Beyond that is it possible to create a basic magic line to perform a magic trick?’

It was no different from making elaborate brushstrokes while hanging heavy dumbbells on both arms.

To get used to it you have to go through repeated mastery over a long period of time.

‘Are these two people able to complete the process that used to take a month by taking it from their teacher in Spartan style in just three days?’

The two people’s expressions were extremely calm compared to the other students.

Carrying out such elaborate work in a state where most mana does not move well through magic suppressors means that you have definitely made the mana path your own.

‘Only three days. It’s truly a gift from heaven.’

It was a talent that made me jealous.

But Ludger wasn’t too obsessed with it.

I already knew that I had no talent anyway. Because I was aware of that I didn’t really feel any sense of self-destruction.

‘Ranking first place in a place where all kinds of talented children gather from all over the world means that you can rise to the level of a great wizard in the future.’

There is nothing more meaningless than comparing yourself to someone born differently.

Rather Ludger was satisfied with just the fact that he was teaching those children.

We give those with talent a push so they can move forward.

He extends his hand to those without talent and enables them to walk.

Although the speed may be different and may not reach the same destination.

It is my duty as an educator to at least walk that path without giving up.

‘These two are doing well on their own so there’s no need to watch them any more.’

Ludger’s gaze naturally turned to other students who had not fully completed the course.

“Rine. Too much force was applied. Rather I would say to reduce the output there.”

“ah. “Really?”

“In the case of Mana Pass if you forcefully try to widen the entrance there will be a reaction. “You are just realizing the Mana Path and are expanding it so you need to be a little more careful.”

After following Ludger’s advice Line confirmed that the flow of mana which had been somewhat frustrating became a little more flexible.

“It’s true! “I just did what the teacher told me to do and that’s it!”

“Well done. Just do it calmly. Now that you’ve cleared the mana path the next process doesn’t take that long. “Don’t be impatient.”

Erendir who was watching the scene closely from the side opened his mouth.

“teacher. “I don’t think this is working well.”

The soft eyes that were looking at Line instantly turned hard.

“Stupid. You can’t even do that? “I don’t know how to manipulate magical power but there is a lot of it so that’s what happens.”

“….”

Erendir was so mortified and dumbfounded by the completely opposite reaction from Liné.

‘Why is there such a difference in the attitude towards me and Lee’s juniors?’

Moreover Rine is a commoner and this one is a princess.

Of course in the face of teaching status is meaningless. It was also true that Erendir himself was extremely reluctant to treat people based on their status.

Even so isn’t this difference too drastic?

“teacher. “Aren’t you being particularly harsh towards me?”

“What are you talking about? “I treated everyone the same.”

“That teacher. “I have one more question. Is that okay?”

“Of course. Line. What are you curious about? “Any questions are welcome.”

“It’s different no matter who sees it!”

Erendir shouted and Ludgar looked at her with an annoyed gaze.

“What on earth is the problem? Erendir.”

“I mean the temperature difference! The temperature difference! “No matter what the difference between how Lee’s juniors treat me and me is so severe!”

“Erendir. You are a senior who has been taught here for one more year. “But I treated the new student well so are you really dissatisfied with that?”

“How much?!”

“Aren’t other people doing well besides you in the first place? Look at Julia. “He’s younger than you but he’s much better.”

“He’s a senior!”

“Then look at Aidan. Aren’t you working hard alone? “Yet you don’t even try to call me out with annoying questions.”

“Oh me? “I also have something I want to ask.”

“Erendir. Still do you think your actions are so honorable?”

“hey? “Mr. Ludger?”

“Ugh.”

Erendir bit his lip.

No matter how much he thought about it his situation was at a disadvantage.

“If you understand at least try to do something. And if you can’t decide I can at least give you some advice.”

‘Ugh! it’s annoying!’

Erendir completely lost in logic could do nothing but grit his teeth.

“teacher. “I have a question.”

Then someone called Ludger.

When I asked who it was I saw Flora Lumos staring intently at me.

“What’s going on?”

“Suddenly the magic line became unstable and implementation is not working well.”

I saw something that was working fine a little while ago but suddenly it doesn’t work?

Ludger looked at her with suspicion but Flora trembled with suspicion as she slapped an iron plate on her face.

“Can you tell me what to do? teacher.”