The cultural festival was almost over, and I was about to move to another venue to observe the presentations.
However, a familiar group walked toward me.
It was Middleton, the Rhea couple, Isaac-dono, Diagio-dono, and Grantz-dono. Furthermore, a little behind them was the figure of Lorette. All the key figures of the major powers, except for Ramsey, had headed straight toward me for some reason.
Feeling a premonition of a troublesome conversation, I raised one hand and opened my mouth.
“I am sorry. I was thinking of going to observe other people’s presentations now…”
When I said that, Middleton laughed out loud.
“Those who would respond like that upon seeing us would only be Aoi-dono or Marquis Ramsey.”
“We just wanted to praise the students’ presentation.”
Following Middleton, Isaac-dono said such a thing with a wry smile.
If they are going to praise the students’ presentation, I suppose I can have a bit of a conversation.
Stopping my feet, I turned my whole body toward them.
When I looked back at everyone with expectation, Rhea waved one hand while laughing.
“So Aoi-sensei becomes like a child at times like this, too? But truly, the students’ presentation was wonderful. I wonder if it’s the skill of the teacher, after all?”
Laughing, Rhea stated such an impression.
“It is the fruit of the students’ efforts. Since they are very honest and diligent children, they might become better mages than the teachers next year.”
When I said that and puffed out my chest, Rhea laughed out loud again.
“You boast as if it were about yourself. I think Aoi-sensei is a wonderful person not just as a mage, but also as a teacher. But no matter how diligent a child is, normally they wouldn’t be able to use such amazing magic. That is precisely due to the power of Aoi-sensei, who made them master magic that has never existed before at a tremendous speed. As a Kingdom, we are grateful that you taught Rocks as well.”
“No, that’s not…”
I waved my hands from side to side in front of my chest to deny it, but Middleton showed an exasperated face.
“Of course it is so. No matter how you think about it, it is not a normal growth speed. And an original magic, at that?”
When Middleton said that, Isaac-dono also nodded with a wry smile.
It doesn’t really matter, but seeing that expression, I thought he looked exactly like Court.
“Mastering basic magic, then learning beginner, intermediate, and advanced magic. This is considered the fastest and most efficient training method for understanding magic. And normally, what can be mastered while being a student is only up to advanced level. Special-grade or original magic is something that magic researchers or Court Mages spend several years mastering and developing.”
“Well, it is the same in the field of healing magic. Rather, even advanced level is something that cannot be easily mastered.”
Diagio-dono spoke words close to agreement with a complex expression.
Is it an expression born from the awareness that they are lagging behind in fields other than healing magic?
The other day, I talked about a few tips for mastering magic at Maple Leaf, so I think the magic level of the Academy can be expected to improve in the future.
While I was thinking about that, Grantz-dono king of grandsands furrowed his brows and groaned.
“…To be honest, until now I didn’t place much importance on the power of magic… no, I probably did to some extent, but my recognition must have been insufficient.”
While scratching his head vigorously, he spoke a word to the Dwarven knight standing diagonally behind him.
Then, the Dwarven knight easily lifted a large shield that was about half the size of his body.
Grantz-dono pointed at that shield and opened his mouth.
“This shield is a top-tier item not even sold within the Grandsands. Not only can it block fire, water, earth, and wind, but if combined, it can also create an impromptu wall. You can quickly build a base on the battlefield, and during retreat, you can suppress the damage from pursuit by magic.”
After giving such an explanation, Grantz-dono lightly tapped the shield with his fist.
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“…But this shield cannot block lightning. Lightning would penetrate the shield. Until now, there was no lightning magic, and magic that manipulates the weather was a thing of legend. So I didn’t care much, but… really, it’s a problem.”
Grantz-dono let out a deep sigh and turned an aggressive smile toward me.
“With this, I have to make Dwarven equipment that can overcome lightning magic… ahem, if I can make a shield that can block lightning magic, this time for sure, with me, iron… ah, no, it’s nothing.”
Looking at Grantz-dono, who started laughing shyly, I couldn’t help but laugh along.
Since a new challenge was discovered, he immediately seeks a path to a solution. I found this way of thinking very likable.
Therefore, I decided to teach him a little about lightning magic.
“Lightning is transmitted through various things. Especially water, it passes through it well. This is because there are small impurities in the water, and the lightning passes through by being transmitted by these. However, if that water has no impurities at all, it will not pass lightning. Similarly, there are several substances that do not pass lightning. If you use those, you will be able to block lightning magic as well.”
When I told him that, Grantz-dono widened his eyes and stopped moving. The same was true for the other people around.
Only Rhea had a face as if she had seen something interesting, but for the most part, they had dumbfounded faces.
“…Is something wrong?”
Since it couldn’t be helped, I asked from my side, and Middleton, who was the first to return to his senses, cleared his throat and narrowed his eyes.
“Ahem… no, it’s lightning magic that only a handful of people can use. I didn’t think you would teach its weakness so easily. You aren’t unaware of how much value that single piece of information holds, are you?”
Being asked that by Middleton, I unintentionally showed a smile.
“If it is magic to the extent of releasing lightning in one direction, there is no problem even if it is blocked.”
When I told them that, everyone’s faces twitched simultaneously.
“…So this is the Witch of the Academy.”
When Lorette, who had been silent until then, muttered that in a small voice, for some reason, everyone nodded in unison.
“Is the Witch of the Academy referring to me?”
Do even royalty of other countries know such a strange nickname?
Thinking that, I asked back, but everyone, including Lorette, groaned and took a step backward.
“N-No, I am sorry. I didn’t mean to insult you…”
“Umu, I understand what you want to say. Sir Lorette… I understand very well.”
To Lorette, who showed a panicked appearance, Diagio-dono showed some kind of agreement while nodding rapidly.
While tilting my head at that, Isaac-dono let out a dry laugh, spread his hands, and stepped forward.
“Perhaps, she spoke it in the sense of a Great Mage. In the past, there were those who called Principal Glen the Sage of the Academy…”
The Sage of the Academy. I prefer that one, but a nickname isn’t something one gives oneself.
While nodding reluctantly, I looked at Middleton.
“Well then, I will be going soon. I will be giving a presentation at the central plaza shortly, so please come and see that as well.”
After casually promoting my own presentation, I bowed to everyone and turned on my heel.
Now, the cultural festival is almost over. Let’s make sure to prepare properly so as not to make a mistake at the end.
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