I Became the Heavenly Demon of the Academy

evaluation (4)

Humans are not tools. Such a simple fact is often forgotten. No matter how high a person has reached, if mental fatigue accumulates, their efficiency will decrease. Of course, superhumans who surpass even that often appear.

Unless you reach that level of transcendence, you can see that rest is essential.

That was the reason why warriors who could relieve their fatigue with a good luck meal would sleep even a little bit.

From my point of view, I hardly felt any physical fatigue.

The body that reached Talma, the miracle of transformation of the phantom bone, and the supernatural power of the colorful beads did not stop at simply increasing internal strength, but changed the body itself to a level that transcended human beings.

However, I, too, often feel mental fatigue, and for that reason, I made a plan and forcibly took a break. It wasn’t essential and it was a matter of efficiency to some extent, but the higher you got to the level, the more important each and every little thing became.

The method of rest may vary from person to person, but in my case, it was always the same before I came to this world.

Meditating apart from breakfast, and reading any book in my spare time.

The former tended to be practiced steadily, at least once a week, thanks to a meditation fellowship to train the mind.

As for reading…

As I was walking and thinking, I arrived at a magnificent building built luxuriously with a combination of black bricks and marble.

Near the entrance, the several pillars supporting the building were the size of several people in diameter alone, and huge glass windows, which were hard to find in this world, shone from the front.

Altair Hall in the center of the school. It was a building called the Great Library.

Like the Great Hall located near the dormitory, this normally quiet place became quite crowded during the evaluation period.

The warm sunlight beating down from the windows all over the place and the musty but pleasant smell of paper from old books.

Under the light of a soft magic lamp similar to the light of a candle.

Passing between students yawning languidly with bored expressions, I sat down in front of a girl with sky blue hair who was staring at the books with dozens of books stacked like a tower on top of a giant magic book.

– hello! Prince Carol.

As I sat down on the chair, glowing orange letters appeared in the air in front of me, as if written with a quill pen.

– okay.

I also responded with an electric tone.

– Today I will recommend this!

– Always thank you.

– What!

Strangely more excited than usual, perhaps because it was a written conversation, Selina held out a thick cowhide-covered book to me.

In fact, the reason for coming to the library was not simply to relieve mental fatigue.

In this world, I was like a stranger who had suddenly fallen away, and there was still so much I didn’t know.

From the structure of the continent to the basics of history, politics, society, and economy.

Theories about martial arts and magic developed by this world.

I also had the intention of learning those things and organizing them in my own way.

Danger always comes from ignorance, and if you see gods giving power and demons rampaging, knowing what kind of world it is will make it easier to respond when an incident occurs.

At first, I was going through the bookshelves alone, but as I was looking at all these books one by one, it was frustrating to see Selina, who was often in the library, watching.

I started to find and recommend key books by field.

Thanks to this, I tend to read the recommended books every time I come here.

Basically, there is no superiority or inferiority between worlds.

If there is a difference, it is just that the environment they are in is different, and minor coincidences have overlapped to produce different results.

I thought so.

As if the reason swordsmanship in this world developed to focus on strength rather than technique was likely due to the difference in the amount of basic energy.

Humanity, human history has always been nothing more than the sum of those who broke through the limits.

It was a law that the history of a certain field was completely changed by a few supermen born by chance.

If it’s Murim, it’s like Dharma, the first Heavenly Demon, and my teacher.

In that respect, the field that developed intensively in this world was magic, not martial arts.

Compared to martial arts, which have a limited use, magic can be applied in all fields, so each country tends to actively promote it.

Even on a large-scale battlefield, the role of a wizard is very important.

However, it was not a concept that a warrior could not beat a wizard, but if most of those with a natural talent for manipulating energy in Moorim entered martial arts, there seemed to be a much larger proportion of those entering magic here.

It seems that such minor differences have contributed to the underdevelopment of martial arts that require a high degree of unique energy repelling power, such as Kang Ki-Gong.

Of course, due to the abundance of energy, even if the high level of strong qigong was lacking, if it was limited to combat, the field was different, but it seemed to exert power equal to that of the wizard.

In any case, for that reason, magic has developed remarkably, and has come to the level where it is commonly applied in real life.

Right now, this building was built with a structure that simply doesn’t make sense from a simple engineering knowledge, so it must have been applied with magic.

And when there is light, there is always darkness, and the development of magic did not happen only in the sun.

If there is a demon among those who have learned martial arts.

Among the mages, there were black mages.

Unfortunately, in this place, it seems that unsalted geniuses such as the first heavenly demon did not appear, or disappeared without seeing the light of day.

Thanks to this, in this world, demons and warlocks were regarded as collective terms for those who were exposed to demonic energy and lost their minds in half.

The book I was reading today was also about black magicians.

In most countries, they claimed to be punishing black magicians on the outside, but in reality, they secretly supported them and caused major accidents such as the advent of high-ranking demons.

In particular, from the point of view of the nobility, it is said that it was quite attractive in that it was a means to crush rivals with a high probability if only a ‘slight’ sacrifice was made, and there were historically quite a few cases of being caught secretly sponsoring it.

As such problems occurred frequently and continued to eat away at my flesh, the empire unanimously decided in the imperial council that if caught supporting a warlock, it would be punished as a treason. Although it has decreased…

It seemed that there were still those who secretly tried to use it.

In particular, among the countries outside the empire, it is said that there are territories ruled by warlocks.

The Licht Church and the Holy Kingdom gnashed their teeth and tried to punish them, but they couldn’t act easily because of the problem of interfering in internal affairs.

The situation in this world didn’t look too good either.

– Prince Carl!

I was thinking while looking at the book, but Selina threw up a letter.

– What’s going on?

– How are you preparing for writing?

– I’m just looking at it in moderation. Academy grades don’t matter.

– Isn’t that why you’re just getting first place?

– No way. Actually, I’m going to be 1st place.

– yes…? Is that already confirmed?

– Unintentionally, it happened thanks to the quick rise to the stage.

Originally, I thought that I would have to train for a while even at the extreme end, but I reached it during the entrance exam.

– Well… you ranked first in the entrance exam. If it’s Prince Carol, it’s worth it. Has the actual opponent been decided?

– It was decided a long time ago.

– oh…! Who are you?

– Dean Amelia.

– yes…? Who are you?

– Dean Amelia is my practical training partner.

The glowing letters that floated in the air and disappeared like cursive writing stopped as they were.

“That… Archmage Amelia?!”

Selina shouted out loud, perhaps forgetting to use magic, and received stinging glances from the students around her.

“sorry….”

– okay. Archmage Amelia is my opponent.

– No, Dean Amelia is directly dealing with a student?

– Is that such a surprise?

– of course! As far as I know, this is unprecedented. What do you think of the Archmage, anyway?

– A strong human?

– Uh… not wrong, but…

– I don’t know because it’s my first time fighting a wizard and a warrior.

– Didn’t the dean say anything?

– okay.

– Hmmm… then I’d say be a little careful…

Selina turned the pen in her hand a few times.

– Assuming the level is the same, it is difficult for a mage to beat a knight at close range. Even more so if the area is limited.

– Isn’t it different when you become a great wizard?

– Because that’s how strong the knight is. While he couldn’t even react, he approached and cut his throat. Even if you have automatic defense magic, you can’t block it if it’s the same level.

– I must have prepared something.

– yes. The fact that the mage accepted a head-to-head confrontation means that. Although it can feel a bit petty.

– It’s petty, but it’s better if you prepare thoroughly.

– …As expected, you think differently.

– It’s not common to fight archmages, so it’s good to experience as many as possible. There was no way he would accept it even if he asked another archmage to go and see him.

– Yes. Usually, archmages are stuck at the top of the mage tower and don’t come out. Because there are many cases where everyone is immersed in their own world. I’ll treat you like a madman. In that respect, the dean is an unusual case.

– Certainly, it’s not uncommon for a person of that level to focus solely on nurturing younger students.

– yes. And Prince Carol, I…

Selina stopped talking and hesitated for a long time.

– Is it possible to observe?

– Observation?

– yes. The sparring between the dean and Prince Charles will probably take place in a closed format.

– I bet.

It seems very likely that it will be for the safety of the students.

– But… it won’t be private to everyone. Right now, Dean Amelia has an apprentice. You need someone to be prepared for any unforeseen eventualities. There’s a high chance that you’ll be watching at least a handful of people around you.

– So, do you want to see them?

– …yes. The magic of the Archmage can be studied just by looking at it.

– Let’s talk for a moment. But I can’t give you a definitive answer. I am not the decision maker.

– That’s enough for me. Thank you, Prince Carol.

* * *

Schultz Academy pursues infinite competition. It was the policy of the emperor who founded this place, and it was also the unchanging principle of the empire.

The reason why dueling was tolerated while thoroughly regulating life and death was to some extent to encourage competition among students.

Likewise, the practical test also basically determines the opponent based on the comprehensive evaluation of the undergraduate school, but if you do not like the opponent, it is also possible to designate the opponent yourself.

And the application was not simply limited to the same grade. It was only blocking the upper grades from applying to the lower grades, but on the contrary, in the case of the lower grades, it was possible to apply unlimitedly to the upper grades.

Those who were confident in their skills even applied to the upper grades in a spirited way. Of course, there was a more complicated procedure before the confrontation was concluded. From the perspective of the upper grades, such a policy was not so welcome, so he secretly tried to educate the ‘cheeky’ lower grades separately.

Indeed, this academy could be said to be a microcosm of the Empire, which advocated the rule of thumb under certain laws.

A room lit by moonlight.

“Ha ha ha… Yulia. Are you really crazy?”

The red seaweed-haired young man trembled with anger and spat out every single word.

“no. Brother Godwin has always been a big wall for me. I want to ask you to teach me seriously.”

thud!

The young man threw the teacup he was holding against the wall. The antique porcelain with the rose pattern shattered and scattered in all directions, but Yulia, who was standing next to it, did not even move.

“Your master teased me like that, didn’t you look funny at me too…!”

“Master, it doesn’t matter. I speak only of my own will.”

“Damn it b*tch. Did you give him a body? very master Master. Master. It’s a spectacle that only the tail follows you around like a dog. Do you have any awareness that you are a direct descendant of Rosenberg?”

“…You talk too harshly, brother.”

“Is it okay for you to do this to me? How many times have you ignored me…! Are you doing this by trusting the master?”

“Again, Master has nothing to do with it.”

When Carol’s story came out, Yulia, who hadn’t changed her expression even when a teacup was smashed right next to her, immediately frowned.

“This guy and that guy…”

“Then I understand that you accept it.”

“Now… get out of here…!”

Ignoring the sound of objects breaking and smashing along with a scream behind her back, Yulia closed the door and left.

‘…It is necessary.’

Julia knew that it was harsh on her older brother. However, for Yulia to move forward, in the end, this was the only way. It is impossible to recreate the martial arts that Master showed us. He wouldn’t be able to break Yulia’s older brother as easily as Master did.

But I had to. Not with someone else’s help, but with Yulia’s own hands. I was convinced that only then would I be able to completely break the wall blocking my images and go out into the world.

‘I’m sorry, brother.’

Godwin’s anger was justified to a certain extent, since he ended up using his brother for that. So, I hope that one day, when my brother regains his cool, he will be able to apologize.

Yulia let go of the remaining hesitation and moved on.

* * *

The notes were taken at one time per class, but the practical work tended to proceed slowly over a considerable period of time. Dalian, the core of the practical test, was especially so. Because the safety of students is more important than simply giving grades.

Practical training was always held in the grand scale of ‘Amelia Hall’. True to its name, this is a building that Dean Amelia painstakingly completed.

Inside Amelia Hall, all sorts of magic were placed for the safety of the students, and spectators were placed around them so that they could watch.

Because of its grand scale, there were many cases in which the match was held with empty seats, but today, many of the seats were full.

Starting from the numerous students of all grades, not just the first year, to the faculty staff and professors, there was no room to set foot.

Excluding the research department, practical training is basically held without distinction between the knight department and the magic department.

Shultz Academy was an academy that nurtured talents who would carry the future of each country, especially the empire, and there was no way that wizards and knights would fight at all in actual combat.

Still, it was common for a partner to be designated from the same department, but there were quite a few cases where it wasn’t like now.

Faculty of Magic, Selina de Flanders, the head of the entrance exam, and Luke Laurentis, the Faculty of Knights.

Obviously, it took only about 3 seconds for Selina to defeat Luke, even though the bachelor had decided to take into consideration the level of the opponent.

Luke’s surprise attack was nullified as soon as the highest level water spirit appeared, and the moment the huge book was opened, high-level binding magic, in the form of a shining chain, unfolded along with an enormous flow of magical power, and Luke’s whole body was tightly bound.

“Unbelievable….”

“Thank you for your effort. Luke.”

Selina, distraught, approached the tied-up Luke, grabbed the hem of his robe, and greeted him politely.

“Winner, Selina de Flanders!”

When the proctor announced Selina’s victory, cheers erupted from all directions.

“Isn’t he the chief admissions officer?”

“I heard that they are from a baronet family that is no different from a commoner. Shall we try our family?”

“Arthur, Bernstein has already spit on you.”

“…I guess I’ll have to give up.”

“Is this a main event match now?”

“okay. A sparring between Her Highness the Princess and the Hero, where can I go and see something like this?”

“But is Her Highness the princess getting into a fight with a hero? They say this hero is the best ever.”

“I don’t know. Maybe there’s something that made the match like this?”

“He is like that too.”

“oh…! It comes out there.”

The reason why the normally empty auditorium seats were full. It was to see the match between Princess Riena, who had been kept secret from the imperial family, and Stella, who was evaluated as the greatest warrior of all time.

The noise around them was noisy, but when Princess Riena and Stella appeared in the arena, the audience held their breath and watched them.

Beneath the broad grandstands were tinged with silence.

“hi. Please take care of me?”

With her red eyes shining brightly, Princess Riena lightly waved to Stella.

“The atmosphere has changed a lot since last time.”

Warying Princess Riena, who was exuding mighty momentum due to her lifting her yogi, Stella slowly raised her white greatsword.

“When you fight, you need a spirit. I think so.”

“All right. No matter how much it is called Her Highness, I have no intention of looking at it.”

“You are arrogant. Do you regret it?”

“I am the earthly agent of divine punishment. You can’t lose in a place like this.”

“Ah, you said you were defeated by our master before?”

“…”

Stella, who had silently accepted Princess Riena’s provocation, began to pick up her energy, and little by little pushed away Princess Riena’s spirit, which was spreading as if the light from the Holy Sword was spreading to cover the entire large arena.

“The precautions were given in advance. Enough then.”

At the same time the test supervisor stepped out of the arena, the white light blended into each other.