Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 387



Qualifications of an assistant professor (1)

“The biggest problem in the partial development process of the magnetic field is that it is difficult to arbitrarily apply the art of binding to images.”

Palak Palak.

A sheet of paper flutters ceaselessly in the lab. Meanwhile a fox cub is jumping around and rubbing its back.

“The magic and mental power consumed in the process of separating the kaleidoscope that projects my image using barrier techniques and reorganizing their respective areas is too much.”

Lennok ignored the sight of Dabi running around around him and focused on solving the problem at hand.

“Considering that the kaleidoscope which was partially unfolded naturally in the Hanghasa Labyrinth moves only when combined with the power of the magic eye it does not seem impossible to press down with the amount of magic power but…”

[Are you saying this is because the horsepower itself is insufficient?]

In the process of receiving the memories of the barrier technique through a conversation with Jindun Lennok inherited the authority to operate the Hanghasa Labyrinth and even received some of its magical power.

Even as the remaining magic power was disappearing from Lennok’s body he assimilated some of it into his own and increased his maximum magic power but it still did not reach the temporary doping state he had achieved at that time.

“It is impossible to significantly increase the amount of magic power unless you use Papyrus Argentius. The problem is that even with papyrus it is difficult to maintain that condition for a long time.”

Papyrus Argentius where the control codes for the labyrinth artifacts were kept. Bondi is a top-level artifact that records and stores high-level techniques such as barrier techniques but it is also possible to simply store the magic power itself and use it separately.

Lennok knew that he could temporarily increase his magic power significantly by using the item that came into his hands but he also understood that it would be difficult to continue research while maintaining that heightened state.

“The best thing is to combine innovative methods or techniques to reduce the cost itself but there is no way to know how long this will take….”

I get lost in thought as I scribble a new boundary line between pieces of paper.

Now without consciously realizing it Lennok’s hand was holding a pen and filling in the large circle with patterns and shapes.

The art of binding is a technique that imitates the frame and order arbitrarily by physically drawing the image in reality.

Therefore simply drawing a virtual boundary line on the display is not very helpful.

It is more desirable to verify the knowledge that exists in your head one by one by tracing the lines and patterns directly on paper.

Lennok had been practicing the reproduction of this barrier technique every day since returning to the city not missing a single day.

[No even if the master practices like this the barrier technique doesn’t work because he can’t draw a circle.]

“No I actually like it. In any case in actual combat I plan to shape the intention into magical power and create a barrier.”

While answering do not take your eyes off the pen and paper.

“If I think positively wouldn’t I be able to focus on practice to my heart’s content without using any unnecessary techniques?”

[…Master seems to need to re-study the meaning of the word positive.]

“Does it look like that?”

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At Dabi’s slightly worried question Lennok burst out laughing and leaned back in his chair.

“Well it’s true that I didn’t have enough time to study magic. Also when I hold the pen like this old memories come to mind…memories of times that I can no longer go back to.”

[….]

The Thunder Spirit also kept silent as Lennok muttered to himself as if he was looking into the distance.

This is because Dabi also knew that there were secrets that even the spirit who was born from Lennok himself and had been pondering various secrets at the closest distance to him until now did not yet know.

The spirit also recognized that this easy-going magician who seemed to hide nothing and had no secrets was more mysterious and strange than any other human Dabi had known.

Having such a magician as his master may be why Dabi doesn’t make an effort to remember other people’s names.

“There’s not enough paper. “I need to order more.”

[I already ordered 5000 more copies from Auction. But the boss asks me in a private message if it is being used for crime. How do I answer?]

“…Now that I think about it if it’s of this quality it wouldn’t be surprising if it was used as counterfeit money. “It might look suspicious.”

As I practice the art of binding all the papers piled up here are of the highest quality in terms of texture durability and feel.

If you polish it up a little it will look good even if you use it with an image of a banknote overlaid on it. In this huge city where all kinds of crimes are rampant this is not just a needless worry.

After consulting with Darby Lennok decided to divide the companies ordering paper into several companies from now on and then turned his attention to the pile of paper on the workbench again.

“You might get a feel for it if you follow the partial development of the kaleidoscope that you came up with in the labyrinth a few times but in the end it is impossible to demonstrate it.”

[Are you saying that it is difficult even with the magic power or artifacts that the Master has now?]

“We need a facility that can fully store the temporarily enhanced magic power and accelerate it to that state. The problem is that it is difficult to even see such a large-scale particle acceleration facility unless you are a fairly large research institute.”

Lennok slowly shook his head and stood up.

“I always come back to the same concerns… It’s not a problem that can be answered just by sitting still so let’s take care of the backlog first.”

Lennoch selected one of the messages on his phone opened it and picked up his coat.

“There are places you need to stop by to secure research materials.”

* * *

External advisor to the agent. Dyke’s management advisor. Outside director of Kartel.

A wizard from District 49 who has succeeded only in requests of unrealistic difficulty.

Little by little word spreads that the fast team has begun to cooperate with the cartel’s leadership in earnest.

Confirmation through a registered director directly under the head office and a secret meeting with President Virgil. Even the current situation is extremely noisy externally.

Rumors began to circulate that Gyeon-roe who had once declined the position of president was finally ready to become a member of the new presidents.

It didn’t take long for the news to get the other bosses’ butts moving.

“Virgil!!”

bang!!

The president’s office is located on the top floor of the headquarters.

The person who burst through the door of the vast space occupied by Virgil was a young man with an elegant appearance.

“Is Virgil there!”

“You can hear everything even if you don’t shout loudly Ayun.”

Virgil responded expressionlessly and gestured.

“Let’s sit down and talk.”

“Whoa….”

The appearance of Ayun the young man sitting across from the vampire was quite foreign to the atmosphere of this city.

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White hair clearly visible among black hair.

Two eyes neatly divided into black and white. And even a neat suit to match that black and white appearance.

Although his shirt is undone as if he just worked out the strength he feels from his body is amazing.

Ayun who drank the hot coffee in front of her like water frowned.

“The people of this city really like this bitter water. “Why don’t you bring me a drink instead?”

“I tend not to drink while working.”

“You’re here what are you talking about?”

“….”

Hayun casually opened the display case next to the office and took out a bottle of whiskey. She opened the lid with one hand and took a sip.

“Wow… it’s great that civilization is so successful. “The taste of alcohol is definitely much cleaner than that of Kangchon.”

“Stop talking nonsense and get to the point.”

Virgil’s red eyes shone sharply.

“Unless you want to hear how much the liquor you just drank costs.”

“Isn’t this money I can handle with my salary anyway? “Don’t be so angry.”

Ayun gritted her teeth with a sad expression and smiled.

“If it weren’t for my relationship with Baekmo I wouldn’t have bothered to be here.”

“…Are you just calling the Chairman Baekmo?”

Ugh…!!

The glass that Virgil was holding was crushed like a piece of paper.

A strange phenomenon in which the glass is crushed instead of broken by the tremendous grip force. The young man saw that and took a step back.

“Woah calm down… You know that’s not what I’m saying.”

“I heard that he is a relative of an acquaintance of the Chairman so I gave him convenience but it would be better to watch his mouth.”

Virgil said his face cold.

“Even if you are the boss behavior that ignores the hierarchy according to the company’s organizational chart and undermines discipline is absolutely unacceptable.”

The corner of Ayun’s mouth began to twitch at Virgil’s cold assertion.

“No if you’re going to say that… shouldn’t you be the one to stop those below from trying to match me?”

“what?”

“I heard a strange story recently.”

Ayun slightly cleared her throat looked away and muttered.

“There was a rumor going around that there was someone on the board who wanted my position.”

“….”

“Isn’t this truly amazing? “There is not just anyone else but someone who is aiming for my position after being recommended by the Chairman. It seems like this is all caused by poor water management downstairs so you need to be clear-”

“No there is no need for that. “Because it’s not a rumor.”

“…what?”

Virgil answered looking straight at Ayun whose eyes were blinking.

“It has not been officially decided yet but it is true that one of the outside directors is interested in the CEO position. “We plan to hold a general shareholders’ meeting soon to review the agenda.”

Only then did Ayun understand Virgil’s words and her expression became grim.

“You’re crazy…!! So are you saying that I should give up my position now for that guy?!”

“Is there some problem?”

“There’s more than enough!! I’m the person who came to help you through my relationship with the Chairman! “Isn’t it natural for the beast named Merylda or the 5 presidents from the board of directors to be replaced not me?”

“Except for the chairman’s agenda all of the cartel’s work is strictly performance-oriented.”

Virgil smiled inwardly and leaned back in his chair.

Haven’t they been steadily leaking information to Ayun’s close associates just to see this reaction?

“And among our presidents the one with the worst performance is you the third president.”

“this….”

“Do you have anything left to make excuses for buying into entertainment without knowing how the companies you took over work?”

Virgil stared at Ayun’s shirt with a cold gaze.

“A shirt soaked in alcohol and drugs. Lipstick applied to the sole of a shoe. The smell of blood on the belt. “You must have killed a few people while enjoying alcohol and drugs including women right?”

“….”

“Whether you enjoy the pleasures of the Balkans or not is none of my business… but the position of president is too much for someone who has no intention of working. In fact the new candidate to replace him is someone who has recently been reputed to be the most competent in our organization.”

Looking at Ayun who was speechless Virgil spoke as if driving a wedge.

“To the extent that the Chairman attempted to elevate that person to the position of President before you. The position you are sitting in right now would not have been given to you in the first place if that friend had not declined the position of president. Do you understand?”

bang!!

The table in front of Virgil split in half and sank.

Ayun suddenly got up from her seat and threw away the huge stone table with one hand.

“Tell me your name.”

Ayun muttered her eyes sparkling with murder.

“I’ll show the chairman right now who is better between me and that bastard.”

“Even if you don’t do that we’ll prepare the stage for you so just wait a moment.”

Virgil realizing that the provocation worked perfectly faintly twitched the corner of his mouth.

“Because I will be able to show who is suitable to be the new president in front of all employees.”

* * *

“Assistant Professor Evan!”

Lennok calmed his expression and looked away when he heard someone calling him.

A female student with impressive bluish hair was looking up at Lennok.

“Priscilla. “It’s been a while.”

“I was worried because you didn’t come to school for a while…!”

She said with a slightly guilty expression.

“I’m afraid you may be uncomfortable because of what happened last time…”

“….”

Lennok who was quietly listening to what she said remembered the last time he saw her and nodded.

In the process of tracking down Priscilla’s friend didn’t you deal with the cult’s missionary Walter Martinez?

In the process I remember taking annual leave and heading to the fortress in search of traces leading to the Palgoong Fortress.

Even after dealing with Walter who had become an apostle he continued his research with Aris but was unable to return to school due to the National Guard incident.

It was not strange for Priscilla to be worried about Lennok.

Lennok smiled and nodded.

“It’s not just because of the church’s problems. I had some personal business to do. Thank you for your concern.”

“But Professor Aris suddenly said he would take a sabbatical… and the atmosphere in the lab didn’t look that good…”

“hmm….”

Students enter the empty classroom and listen to the conversation between the two.

At this rate I might have to come up with a good excuse in front of hundreds of people.

Before that happens Lennoch decided to take extraordinary measures.

[Master?]

She immediately took Dabi out of her arms and placed it on Priscilla’s head.

The other students all exclaimed in admiration as the plump belly of the fox cub was revealed through Priscilla’s hair.

“cute!!”

“Did you gain this much weight during that time?”

“The assistant professor fed me a lot of delicious food!”

Female students flock in with exclamations of exclamation.

“…No I think that thing has gotten a lot stronger.”

“What kind of spirit magic power… can you win?”

“You look stronger than me aren’t you my brother now?”

“Dabi was a male?”

The male students make shocked expressions.

[Hmm it’s not bad to enjoy this kind of pleasure for the first time in a long time.]

Dabi too smiles contentedly as he curls up on Priscilla’s head as if the outpouring of praise and attention for the first time in a while isn’t bad enough.

A happy ending that satisfies everyone. Lennok smiled proudly and Priscilla looked up at him with a shocked expression.

Lennok said clapping lightly to brighten up the surroundings.

“Let’s take a nap and look around for a while and then go up when it’s time for the lecture. “I came today to say hello to my new professor…”

Although Aris declared that he would take a sabbatical and returned to the Magic Tower Lennok still maintained his position as an assistant professor.

No matter how you think about it being affiliated with Labatenon University a magic education institution directly under the city government does more harm than good.

Not only does it make the identity of Evan Bylan plausible but it also allows access to various literature and data warehouses by borrowing the name of Labatenon.

From Lennok’s perspective who had to refer to as many different materials and papers as possible in the process of creating a new magic system the Labatenon College of Magic was a place he should frequent very often.

However in order to freely enter and leave the university he will have to complete his duties as an assistant professor which he had put off until now.

As Aris was on sabbatical a temporary professor was assigned to lecture on elemental magic for a year so he was planning to at least show his face.

‘It’s peaceful. It feels like a lie…’

Lennok who had been silently looking at the noisy students from the side raised his gaze.

Unlike the rapidly changing cityscape outside the inside of the classroom is extremely peaceful as if time has stopped.

People chatting leisurely and the faint sound of a bell ringing in the distance.

The noise of bookshelves turning over and footsteps echoing in the hallway.

All the sounds ringing in his ears feel extremely relaxed and warm to Lennok.

Lennok could understand why the leader of Pandemonium and the lighthouse keeper of Blue Eyes were trying so desperately to protect this world.

The world in which people live. This time is extremely calm and relaxed.

They knew from a long time ago that all of this was a miracle achieved based on unfounded belief and confidence that the future exists.

The despairing assumption that this next does not exist. Mortals’ struggle to break through that barrier and find the next way.

Only those who know the preciousness of life can prepare for death and open the way to the next.

That is why they have consistently wanted and desired the existence of Lennok without a single moment of deviation.

Lennok was one of those people who knew that every moment of life was more precious than anything else.

“Hey is there Evan…?”

While Lennok was thinking this a cautious voice was heard from behind.

A woman with a sharp appearance was looking at him with wide eyes.

Gray hair that looks familiar somewhere. And the magical power pattern remains in my memory even more clearly than that.

Someone’s name came out of Lennok’s frowning mouth.

“Cassia?”

“That’s true!”

“….”

With a bright expression on her face she held Lennok’s hand and shook it vigorously.

Lennok also never thought he would see her here again.

Cassia Rubenil.

A wizard so talented that he holds the position of deputy researcher at Carlisle Research Institute which is supported by the city council.

And wasn’t he the wizard who first accompanied Lennok on the train heading to the Philenom Dominion?

I remember how she went to the Dominion a territory famous for growing rare medicinal herbs to obtain the necessary ingredients and also prevented herself from being swept up in the plans of a drug lord.

Lennok whose thoughts reached that point suddenly turned his head.

Cassia is a talented wizard but she is not good enough to replace Aris as a professor.

There is no doubt that she is here…

“I didn’t know you were still an assistant professor.”

A middle-aged woman with a sharp look who walked into the classroom last stared at Lennok with a keen gaze.

“What’s going on in my classroom?”

Director of the Carlyle Institute and an acquaintance of Aris.

The person who temporarily took over as professor in Aris’ place was Bayla the director of the research institute.

However despite Vaila’s sharp gaze Lennok muttered as if he had remembered something.

“Lab?”

A very large particle acceleration facility that cannot exist unless it is a fairly large research institute.

The way to use that facility was walking in front of Lennok’s eyes.

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