Each method (1)

a few days later

I went to work at the academy as usual.

The only difference is that he is holding the ammunition box he had previously purchased in one hand.

Today is the practice day as scheduled.

I applied for a change of classroom in advance, and all the students gathered in their seats after seeing the schedule I had posted.

Upon entering the lecture hall, which is comparable to a spacious playground, the eyes of 100 couples were focused at once.

“Open the book.”

As I let go of my thoughts in my voice, the students began to smoke their textbooks one by one.

Today is practice, but the book is necessary nonetheless.

As much as the content itself is based on theory, there will be a lot of things to see in the book.

“The main goal of today’s practice is to use the communication method of the ‘Masu language’ learned so far.”

I opened the ammunition box I was carrying.

Then, rats the size of adult fists began pouring out of the dark interior.

They were the ones I caught in the border area yesterday, and they neatly gathered in front of the students, guided by my mental wave.

“What, what is that?”

“Kyaaak cute!”

The eyes of the students shone with their small body and large eyes, and their fluffy appearance.

It’s true that he has a cute appearance, but I restrained him in advance because the atmosphere would overheat.

“quiet.”

He urged silence in an amplified voice.

Looking at the students who were silent in an instant, he continued his explanation.

“These guys are called ‘Leap Shrews’. Today, we are going to use these guys to learn how to use mental communication and magic language.”

“Then are they witches too?”

“No. It’s not a Witchbeast.”

Leaping shrews have a communication system similar to that of witches, but strictly speaking, they are not witches.

It’s just that it’s nimble and can go anywhere, so it’s a beast in a kind of symbiotic relationship bred by demons for reconnaissance and infiltration.

It was mainly used as a biochemical bomb by stealthily withdrawing military swords or self-destructing at the same time as infiltration, but Earth suffered greater damage than expected because it did not know such things at the beginning of the war.

Later, a countermeasure was developed, but to me, they are invisible.

“The leaping shrew’s communication system is compatible with the Witchbeast’s ‘sympathetic nervous system’. Today, you guys have to communicate by interpreting their language.”

He paused and took out a token that looked like a small bead from the ammunition box.

I handed out as many tokens as the number of students to them.

“If communication is successful, bring me this token.”

As a demonstration, I threw the token from a distance and played the converted demonic language to one of them.

As for the content, bring me what you just threw.

Upon hearing the contents, the shrew quickly ran towards the token and brought it to me with both hands on its head.

“This is how it works. Do you have any questions?”

The crowd was quiet.

They were already looking at the shrews with their eyes shining.

“I’ll give you points based on speed, technique, and completeness. Then, let’s begin.”

As soon as it started, mana was seething here and there.

There were those who looked at shrews, and there were also those who used dragons to listen to the shrews’ language.

They seemed to think it was easy because I made it easy, but in fact, listening to and interpreting the language of the witch is not a simple task in itself.

However, since you have to give orders in the interpreted language, the level of difficulty is considerable for students.

At that time, a shrew that had been standing still ran toward the student.

It was Estelle who was waiting at the place where she jumped with her short legs.

She made eye contact with the shrew for a moment, then placed her token on his head.

“Go.”

As if he had listened to her words, the shrew carried the badge and ran.

The guy ran straight to me without leaking anywhere, and handed me the token above his head.

“Estel von Shearan Altair, passed. Excellent.”

Stares of admiration flew from everywhere.

Others can’t catch it, but it’s because I’ve already completed the communication of course, of course, of course.

From my point of view, there was nothing to criticize her magician.

Indeed, it is a skill worthy of being called the greatest genius in the history of Altair.

“Well done. You can go, you can have some free time.”

“Isn’t there such a thing as a first prize?”

“does not exist.”

“Chit.”

Instead of leaving the classroom, Estelle sat next to me and played with the shrew that had matched.

Estelle scribbled something on her notebook with an expressionless face as she watched the party of forward and backward rolls.

It was the magical power formula of the magic word that was interpreted.

‘You’re diligent.’

good attitude

Not being complacent with short successes and continuing to devote yourself is the biggest factor in growth.

I silently gave her the highest score of 5 on the score line.

Time passed like that, but success other than Estelle rarely came out.

Magical language was different from any other study they had ever learned, and mental fatigue was high as they had to deal with magical powers extremely carefully.

“Ugh Shrew… please listen to me…”

“It’s cute, but it’s arrogant… It looks like my house cat is looking at it.”

The pain was moderately ignored.

I looked at the students and looked closely to see where they were blocked.

And if there was a common wall, he explained it there.

“Think of the intelligence of the person you interact with. You shouldn’t try to have a human-level conversation right away.”

“Refrain from using strong waves of magic. It only arouses vigilance.”

“Please keep your communication as concise as possible.”

Every time the voice continued, exclamations burst out here and there.

They are accustomed to communicating with humans, so they easily forget that the other person is not human.

And thinking that we have to communicate blindly, we increase the intensity of the wave.

Even the same person tends to be reluctant to listen to difficult sentences in a strong tone.

If it is a beast faithful to its instincts, such characteristics are bound to stand out even more.

“Hmm···.”

Still can’t catch the inspiration.

He added more advice in a voice mixed with a sigh.

“Most of you, maybe all of you, have been taught ‘Theory of Pure Magic’.”

Another core subject comparable to Mathematics.

When I mentioned other subjects, their eyes lit up with curiosity.

“What did you learn there? You must have taken a class on the structuring of magical power and the formula for constructing it.”

“ah···!”

“Apply structuring to interpretation and construction techniques to painting. Follow the same process, but you can’t do that either.”

“·······.”

I gave a hands-on demonstration of the process of pure magic theory I was talking about.

“If you’ve learned it, think about applying it instead of rotting like an idiot.”

As he lowers his voice and recites it, the students who have shrunk are motivated.

A light mockery helps to increase morale. Even a fool would understand, since he even gave a hint.

If you can’t do this, you have no will to do it, so I had no reason to teach.

“hehehe.”

Estelle, who was sitting there, hummed.

The fact that the bridge of his nose is getting higher even when he pretends to look at it seems to appeal to him that he has realized that part himself.

“I knew everything even though I didn’t hear it.”

“Know.”

“That’s great, isn’t it?”

“yes.”

He gave her a quick glance and gestured to be quiet.

disrupting class

“oh···!”

At that time, an exclamation was heard from the corner of the classroom.

One of the quiet shrews ran towards it.

The second success was Cynthia.

“Eh. You understand what I’m saying…? You can wear this on your head like this.”

She continued, even pretending to place the certificate on her head.

Even if I did that, the seeds wouldn’t be eaten.

As if to represent my words, the shrew was staring at Cynthia endlessly, blinking its large black eyes.

“Can’t you drop it? OK?”

Handing over the voucher, Cynthia pulled out a small piece of chocolate from her pocket.

It seemed like a regular snack.

‘Did they induce it through an exchange?’

I could guess what kind of conversation they had.

He must have asked for something to eat.

It was a good approach.

The way to give orders like Estelle is the way of the ‘Queen’, which is highly effective but has a high level of difficulty.

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Just as a person’s speech has a tone, you have to embody a tone that will be eaten by them and at the same time have enough dignity not to avoid it.

This is only possible for geniuses like Estelle.

‘Originally, that’s the correct answer.’

Best way to ask a favor.

That, of course, is an equivalent exchange.

It’s a law that covers all living beings to pay a price that matches the request.

A shrew whose cheeks were puffy with chocolate came running with the certificate.

I took Cynthia’s token and checked the time.

“Cynthia Westerlund. Passed.”

“I did it…”

Eyes gathered again this time, but the reaction was quite different from Estelle.

Although the incident of the day was over, they still saw Cynthia as a demon and were reluctant.

Unfavorable glances flew here and there, but Cynthia didn’t care and approached me.

“Cynthia. You asked for transportation through barter. Is there a reason?”

“If I want to order something… I think I need to give something too.”

“Hmm. That’s the correct answer.”

At those words, Cynthia’s eyes widened.

The students who were watching also became rabbit eyes.

“The method Estelle showed is effective, but difficult. There are many things to pay attention to because it is giving orders. If you do not have natural talent and sense, it is a difficult method.”

“uh···.”

“Most of us aren’t geniuses. If so, we’ll use a simpler, more universal method.”

“Is that… bartering?”

“yes.”

War is not fought by geniuses alone.

They need countless criminals to back them up, and they can’t fight with the methods of genius.

Therefore, Beomjae must have its own universality.

“There is no need to put the tone into the magic, or adjust the dynamics. Even if the accent is weak, if there is a price to pay, it is a conversation that can be established.”

I picked up the evaluation sheet and wrote down a 5 on Cynthia’s name.

“It was a great approach. You may go, Cynthia.”

Cynthia’s eyes shone brightly.

Was it even a thrill?

I am worried about how I will live in the future only when I am so weak against praise.

“thank you!”

She bent her back at a 90 degree angle.

And before leaving, he gave all the chocolates he had to the shrew.

Seeing the shrew hurriedly stuffing the chocolate, the face was full of happiness.

-Kyewut

And after Cynthia’s success, students who figured out the formula began to emerge one by one.

I didn’t particularly stop going to other places during practice, and the students ran to the canteen and bought chocolates and almonds.

After that, the shrews, whose cheeks were puffy from nuts and snacks, carried the certificates one by one.

“Damon von Mile. Passed.”

“Lucy von Lamont. Well done.”

“Veronica Chantier. Cheer up.”

The students who caught on to it started to succeed one by one, and the number of people in the classroom began to decrease one by one.

And right before the end of class at 4:00, the last student succeeded.

“Julia Prosion. You practice a lot.”

When the last person returned to their slumped shoulders, silence remained in the classroom.

As I was about to pack up and leave, Estelle, who had been sitting all this time, stood up.

“professor.”

“Tell me.”

“The squeakers. Can I borrow some?”

borrow?

Looking back, her blue eyes were staring this way.

“There’s nothing impossible.”

“Please lend me.”

“Hmm···.”

Are you thinking of practicing more?

My will was imaginary, so I released the shrews once again.

“Instead, it has to be done inside this classroom.”

“Yeah.”

“I’m not out there.”

“Are you waiting?”

Estelle’s eyes sparkle and shine.

“Because it bothers me when you lose your mouse.”

“·······.”

“Call me when you’re done.”

Nod.

For some reason, she pouted and nodded her head.

Then, he went back with a grave face and began to reflect on what he had learned today.

“·······.”

You’re a hard working genius. It’s a nice picture.

I’d like to watch it, but if I were there, it would only be a hindrance.

I quietly went out of the classroom and watched her through the closed door.

To be precise, I watched the shrews.

It should not disappear.

You don’t know where you’re going, and it’s troublesome to find them if they disappear.

I strained my eyes to see if there were shrews leaking elsewhere.

*

that evening.

Cynthia was reviewing what she had learned in Mathematics.

Although there was no shrew, he had recreated the magic of that time countless times according to the written notes.

Her body was drenched in sweat from using magic all day, but her face was full of happiness.

-Hmm. That’s the answer.

– It was a great approach.

“lol···.”

Kang Yoo-jin’s praise I heard today.

A few words that had been heard in a careless, low-pitched voice lingered in my head.

Does this feel like being praised?

The dreamy and exhilarating feeling is like swimming above the clouds.

“The kind professor…”

What were the words she had heard from professors so far?

Abusive language is a nobleman, and there were not a few people who used hand-jjigeom.

It is because of her origin as a demon.

‘Your bloodline is dirty, so you can’t do such a simple thing.’

‘If you don’t have talent, why don’t you try hard?’

‘I can’t teach you! Get out!’

Abusive language, contempt, and even bullying.

She was always a loner, but the Kang Yu-jin she met this time was different.

-You have talent.

I treated her without discrimination and told her that she had talent.

That voice still lingered in my head.

Cynthia could never forget today’s class.

The praise was nice, but the content itself was also very good.

‘I don’t think they’d give me the opportunity to use the contents of other subjects…’

It was a wide range of classes that not only taught one subject, but also applied the contents of other subjects.

Even though the main guest could be overturned if he was wrong, he carefully tuned the center of gravity of the class so that it did not tilt, and adjusted the pace so that it did not deviate from the argument.

Has there ever been a professor who led a class in such a colorful way?

As far as Cynthia knew, Kang Yu-jin was the first professor with such abilities.

The students know that, so lately, I’ve been hearing a little bit about Yujin Kang in the dormitory.

“You’re a scary professor, but…”

Her shoulders trembled as she recalled the sharp gaze and the pitiful murmur of her voice.

It’s scary, but it’s also true that it’s kind.

Cynthia’s mouth went wide as she recalled his praise once again.

“let’s work hard!”

Let’s be praised like that next time.

He clenched his fists and sighed inwardly.

“Aja! Cynthia fighting!”

Dinner was late.

I put my notebook and writing utensils in and left the empty self-study room.

I was about to go back to the dormitory, but I saw an unexpected person in the classroom across the street.

“professor?”

In front of the classroom where we practiced today, Professor Yujin Kang was standing there.

That too, while looking inside through the glass window.

What are you doing?

As he approached, his eyes moved to see Cynthia.

“professor?”

Yujin Kang did not answer.

Cynthia, who naturally followed him into the classroom, let out a low exclamation on the spot.

“ah···.”

Inside the classroom, Estelle was reviewing today’s lesson against numerous shrews.

Gracefully closed eyes, slightly outstretched arms, and a sweaty face.

Beside her, who seemed extremely focused, all the shrews were listening to her commands and building towers of sand.

‘Wow…’

It was a thorough and far-off area of talent.

It was difficult for Cynthia to carry the tokens, but Estelle was giving a complicated order called ‘construction’.

“·······.”

Cynthia stared at him indifferently.

To see him working so dazzlingly, he felt ashamed of himself for thinking that he would only get one compliment.

So, without realizing it, Kang Yu-jin opened her mouth.

“Don’t be impatient.”

A quiet but clear voice.

Cynthia raised her head.

“That’s just Estelle’s way. You have your own way.”

“·······.”

“Each person shines in a different way. You don’t need to blame yourself just because others do well.”

Yujin Kang was looking at Cynthia before she knew it.

“You just have to shine your talent in your own way.”

“Am I really… talented?”

“Of course.”

Yujin Kang replied with a confident voice.

To think he was asserting a talent that even Cynthia himself had never felt before.

The feeling was so strange, a part of my chest tickled.

“Professor, how do you know my talent…?”

Cynthia’s voice as she spoke while looking at Yujin Kang gradually diminished.

Because Kang Yoo-jin’s eyes, looking elsewhere, were very heavy.

“Because I had no talent.”

The voice was distant, as if recalling the distant past.

“If you have nothing more to say, go.

Cynthia was speechless.

I just nodded and walked back to the dormitory.

And then, the eyes I saw just before kept coming back to me.

Dark eyes that looked distant and a bit sad.

Cynthia, for some reason, seemed unable to forget those eyes.