Genius Warlock-Episode 306
Parkan I!
Just as he was about to approach Yareli again, a huge wall of ice rose up from below, blocking the gap between Oliver and Yareli..
And that wasn't the end.
Parkan I!
Parkan I!
Parkan I!
A sharp yet heavy sound rang out, and a wall of ice rose up throughout the stadium, filling all four directions..
Like a maze.
Oliver turned to the side to look for Yareli, but as expected, she was already gone..
Turning the entire stadium into his home ground.
Oliver searched for Yareli by emitting magical energy from his body, but the magical energy that stretched out like a thread was affected by the magical energy and cold of the ice wall that filled the entire area, so it could not properly convey information about the surroundings..
And that wasn't the end.
The feet, which were protected by magical power, were affected by the ice on the floor and were engulfed like clothes in a drizzle, and the ice inside the stadium let out a white cold atmosphere, gradually turning the inside of the stadium into a freezer..
To make matters worse, the ice walls erected in all directions reflected Yareli's image like a mirror, creating visual confusion..
A trick using the reflective and transmissive properties of ice.
One of the properties of ice magic, this was my first time seeing it in person..
A technique that is so difficult to use.
But surprisingly, Yareli, a student who is not yet an official wizard, was speaking the language..
They said I could become an official Magic Tower wizard if I wanted to, and it seemed like it was true..
‘Maybe it's good... … . The ice on the floor keeps trying to freeze my legs, the cold in the air constricts my body, and the ice wall disturbs my vision..’
Of course, it wasn't really that difficult..
Even the deception of ice magic could be easily destroyed with Oliver's emotionally penetrating eyes..
However, I wondered if it was necessary to go that far. It wasn't a fight that had to be won, and there could have been some misunderstanding..
While he was lost in thought, the cold gradually surrounded Oliver, taking away his body heat, and the ice on the floor penetrated his magic and hardened his feet..
Yareli, reflected in the ice wall, also moved in different directions, looking for an opportunity..
In the end, Oliver made a decision.
“I will surrender.”
There was no actual sound, but the sound of the rising flow and atmosphere being cut off in vain seemed to be heard in everyone's ears..
That's because everyone watching the game was paying attention..
This is proof that Oliver was responding well to Yarely..
In the meantime, Oliver declared surrender with such ease that it seemed absurd..
Not only the students around him who were watching, but even Yarely, who was dealing with him, paused in embarrassment and showed signs of disappointment..
Kevin was the only one who didn't disappoint..
He formally declared a halt to the match, raised the magic barrier, and Oliver politely greeted Yareli..
“You were truly amazing..”
After greeting everyone and coming down to the stadium, Oliver felt the warm air all over his body..
It was only due to the temperature difference, but other than that, I felt pretty good..
“Oh, thank you.”
One of the students carefully brought Oliver a coat..
As a student who went through basic training with Oliver, she had an air of emptiness, but was still impressed by Oliver..
Maybe it's natural. Although he surrendered in vain, he did well against Yareli..
At least compared to the previous match, I could say it was more like a fight..
Oliver expressed his gratitude once again, put on his coat, and returned to his original task..
Kevin looked at the scene in silence, then immediately called the next test subject..
***
After a while the test ended.
Not all students' exams are over, but they're almost over..
The rest of the students' exams will probably be over next time..
So Oliver also did his own thing..
"Thank you for your patience.”
Oliver spoke in front of a number of students who asked to wait..
These were all students who did basic training with Oliver..
The hostility, discomfort, awkwardness, and rejection they had when first encountering Oliver disappeared, and they showed a sense of familiarity and intimacy in their own way..
It was rewarding because Oliver seemed to have achieved success in his own way..
“The reason I'm asking you to wait for a moment is because I have an announcement..”
“Notice?”
“yes… … . I'm sorry to tell you this, but most of you here probably won't do well in [Magic Combat Basics]..”
It was too much to say even though the test wasn't over yet, but none of the students could refute it..
Most of them did not achieve noticeable growth like Felix, and most of them stagnated..
In addition, most of the tests were not able to last 2 or 3 matches and were either defeated or passed out..
Therefore, most people expected that they would not get good grades..
"So, the professor said that he is thinking of holding a seasonal semester so that he can make up for this vacation. If there is anyone who wants to make up for their grades or improve their skills, please apply. Of course I'm not forcing it..”
Everyone hesitated at the sudden story..
Oliver also fully understood this. Because the seasonal semester was not originally scheduled..
‘I'm doing it because my elders told me to do it... … . Is it because of me??’
After finishing the meal at Merlin's mansion and talking about what was needed, just before leaving, Oliver talked about the last time he helped Felix and asked if he could use more..
Merlin immediately told Kevin to take charge of the seasonal classes and told Oliver to do whatever he wanted..
I felt a little sorry for Kevin because it seemed like a nuisance..
One of the students who was hesitant, not knowing how to react, raised his hand and asked a question..
“How are classes conducted??”
“I don't know exactly about that yet. However, we expect that there will not be that many students, so we will teach them better. Well, I think those who follow along diligently will improve their skills and grades..”
"I… … . Zenon, are you helping me too??”
Rather than asking if they are really helping, it is a question with an underlying meaning. Oliver answered.
“of course. If you work hard, we will help you as much as we can..”
***
After hearing Oliver's answer, each student nodded hesitantly and left..
Some students hesitated, some were confused, and some showed great motivation..
The situation is much better than the first time..
After telling them about how to register, Oliver cleaned up the training room and came out of the training room to return to Kevin..
When I got to a certain distance, I noticed a person standing in the hallway not far away..
A familiar feeling. It was Yareli Ice Eye..
With her curly silver hair tied back and wearing thick glasses, she changed from her training uniform to neat civilian clothes..
It looked like he was waiting for someone, but I thought it was Oliver..
“hello. Mr. Zenon.”
“hello? Mr. Yareli… … . By any chance, is someone waiting for you??”
“Actually, I was waiting for Mr. Zenon..”
“Me?”
“yes… … .I have a question..”
It was true. Yareli had a question for Oliver..
In addition, there were doubts and a desire for confirmation..
Oliver answered.
“I will answer if I can..”
“thank you… … . Why did you surrender in the end??”
An unexpected question. Oliver tilted his head..
“yes?”
“I asked him why he surrendered at the end..”
“hmm… … . well? Because it was obvious that I would lose?”
Oliver answered with some sincerity..
If we had kept fighting, we might have found a way, but that's just in case..
With limited magical power and using only pure magical school magic, it would have been difficult for Oliver to defeat Yareli..
She had superior quality and quantity of magical power than most wizards in the Magic Tower, and she had not only magical skills but also extensive combat experience..
As evidence, Oliver was repeatedly pressured with cold air, frozen floors, and multiple ice walls imbued with magic..
The cold and ice continued to take away Oliver's physical abilities, and Yareli himself not only hid himself using a magical ice wall, but also disturbed Oliver with illusions unique to ice magic..
Perhaps, even if there had been just a small gap, the level of pressure would have been increased in an instant and a fatal attack would have been launched..
‘For some reason, I felt like I shouldn’t have been caught..’
Oliver recalled the uneasy feeling he continued to feel during the game. Because Yareli was always aiming for something..
Anyway, when Oliver explained the reason, Jarelli expressed his doubts..
“That's strange. I thought I had the skills to overcome that..”
“Thank you for your appreciation, but it doesn't go to that level..”
Oliver answered. Although Yareli did not believe it. If anything, her doubts and confidence shined even brighter. She just doesn't know what her doubts and convictions are.
“Even if it doesn't work out, I never thought I'd give up so easily..”
“Is that so?”
“yes. Since you convinced Derek, I thought he was more persistent than you... … . Can I ask one last question??”
“yes please say.”
“How did you get hired by Professor Kevin??”
"Hire?”
“Yes, as far as I know, he doesn't hire any employees..”
***
“So what did you say??”
When I reported to Kevin what I had discussed with Yarely earlier, he asked:.
“First of all, I avoided answering by saying that I couldn't answer on my own..”
“good job. That's better than telling a clumsy lie... … . What did Yareli say after hearing the answer??”
“I didn't say anything. After hearing my answer, he said he understood and walked away… … . I don't know the details, but I think you're suspicious of me..”
“It's not that strange. Because I actually won an award.”
“yes?”
“The fact that I hired an employee is suspicious, and you are also quite suspicious. That means Yareli is normal..”
What Kevin said wasn't so wrong..
Vacation days that can be used like food, combat abilities beyond one's expectations, unexpected magic knowledge, Mountain Face's suspicious activities, etc. Anyone could see that Oliver was very suspicious..
“However, the question is which direction the suspicious direction is..”
Even though it was something that could have been a big problem for him, Kevin remained calm..
There is no use worrying about it; try not to foolishly embrace it..
Looking at Kevin like that, Oliver asked a question..
“professor.”
“why?”
“Is there a story between Mr. Yarely and the professor??”
Kevin stopped calculating grades. Proof that it's the right question.
Kevin was silent for a moment. He was debating whether to answer or not..
He was inclined not to answer, but suddenly changed his mind..
“……I can answer that, but why are you curious??”
“Although Mr. Yareli is suspicious of me, the professor is also concerned. He has been keeping a constant eye on the professor ever since he first came to sign up for class. At first, I thought it was just because I was awkward like other students, but I guess that’s not the case… … . That's why I'm asking what's going on between you two..”
“hmm… … . Are the feelings Yareli has when she looks at me good feelings? It's a bad feeling?”
“It's not a very good feeling. But it's not such a bad feeling. There are disapproval and doubts, but there is also acceptance and understanding.."
“That's amazing. Unlike my father.”
“Father?”
“Yes, Yareli and I are not directly related, but I am related to Yareli's father..”
“ah… … . What was your relationship??”
“Even if you call it a relationship, it's not that big of a deal. I knocked that guy down. Thoroughly in front of everyone in the Magic Tower.”
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