Became a Lazy Confucius at the Academy

27 – Auction House (1)

Clifford sat in his office and read the magic newspaper with his monocle on.

Ruid’s achievements were clearly written.

The subtitle was ‘Presentation of a new paradigm’.

“Heh heh, that’s a grandiose title.”

“What are you talking about when the president asked for it himself?”

Phenicia said as she put down the tea.

Clifford raised her glasses and scanned Phenicia with sharp eyes.

“I just gave you an idea, just an idea.”

“… The recommendation of the academy president is compulsion.”

“Tsuttuk, can journalists do it because they surrender to power?”

Having said that, I had already read the newspaper four times over.

All sorts of compliments were written, such as ‘Establishment of a new magic theory.’

However, there was no reality. There is no detailed mention of how magic was developed.

It was because of Ruid’s opposition. Ruid was reluctant to make an official announcement to the academic world.

As the president of the academy, it’s good that the value of videos goes up, but……

As a single wizard, it was a waste.

“What do you think of the next president?”

“Princess Ruid’s magic?”

“Yes.”

“… I think it’s a huge achievement. It made a magic that no one uses, almost dead, useful.”

Phenicia nodded her head obediently and continued.

“The long casting time is definitely a downside, but it seems to have the strongest destructive power among the 5th tier magic. The range is a bit disappointing…… “

“Stupid b*tch!”

“Kyaaak! Why are you screaming!”

Clifford strained his eyes.

“Does this magic seem worth that much?”

“…… The great Archmage Clifford, please tell me then.”

“The true meaning of this magic is not in destruction.”

Clifford put down the paper and spoke with all his heart and soul.

“Until now, there was no precise definition of the level of a wizard. There is a hierarchy, but starting from the 5th hierarchy, the gap was so great that it could not be subdivided.”

It takes much longer to achieve the 6th rank from the 5th rank than it takes to achieve the 5th rank from the 1st rank.

“Think about it. How many idiots have died in vain while engaging in magic warfare?”

As a result, there are people who think, ‘I’m so much better because I’m 5 years older than you’, even if I’m in the same 5th place, and there are wizards who think, ‘I would have been 6th in 5 years.’

What if the two meet?

It’s a magic war. And the wizard’s ego is very strong. There were many cases where they fought a duel without knowing how to bend and died in vain.

“Look at this magic! Magical power, mana control, magic formula, concentration, composure! It is magic that contains everything a wizard needs!”

“No way…… “

Phenicia opened her eyes wide at a fact she hadn’t even thought of.

“Dear President, are you saying that this magic can be used to separate the ranks of wizards?”

“Of course! Do you know that there are only 5 levels? The 11th, no, even the 13th is easy!”

Clifford was a wizard who could use up to the 11th tier. When he reaches the 10th level, he is called a great magician from then on.

The 13th hierarchy was a magic that only the great wizard, Delrin, could use. Until now, there was no magician who could use the 13th level magic.

“The most frustrating thing about wizards is not knowing what level they are at right now. It’s like how much is fulfilled until you go to the next hierarchy…… But if you use it, you can figure out what your level is.”

Am I doing well now?

Could it be better than yesterday?

Isn’t it rather regressive?

If you are a wizard, you will think about the above at least once.

Phenicia said a little flustered.

“I heard… I see.”

“So this is a revolution. Revolution. However… It’s a pity that it’s not made public.”

Clifford seemed to be thinking about something for a moment, then looked at Phenicia and said.

“How did the crystal ball go? Five in total, right?”

Phenicia nodded her head. She went somewhere for a moment and brought her crystal ball in her arms.

“How many divisions?”

Phenicia placed a total of five orbs on her table.

Taking and duplicating a crystal ball with a crystal ball is called division, but each time the picture quality deteriorated, the limit was up to 10 pieces per piece.

“Split? Stupid, stupid Why are you splitting it up?”

“…… I don’t then? How many people do you need?”

“There are a lot of people who need it, so the number should be small.”

“… Yes?”

Phenicia could not understand.

“I will only solve one a year.”

Clifford opened the paper again.

“Why… ?”

Phenicia could not understand.

“A lot of people need it, so shouldn’t we divide it as much as possible even if the image quality is not good?”

“What do you think is more valuable, 5 or 500?”

“Ha, but this briefing session for Prince Ruid is worth even 500.”

“Hmph, the price of an object is not necessarily determined only by its value.”

Clifford closed the newspaper and cast a preservation spell.

“How much do you think it will be? This crystal ball.”

“…… Wouldn’t it be worth asking for 1 million gold?”

“At least 10 million gold.”

Clifford raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, yes?”

Eyes wide open at the price equivalent to 10 times.

50 Million gold was the operating cost of the academy for one year.

“Don’t make my point. At this auction house, it will be sold for more than 10 million gold. And next year, when you sell the crystal ball, you can sell it for a higher price than that.”

Clifford’s eyes were stained with confidence.

**

Ruid was lying on the grass at Delrin’s lake and looking up at the sky.

‘I have to go get the beads, but it’s annoying.’

The briefing session ended safely.

What…… Although there were minor disputes. It was a story that had nothing to do with him.

All that remains is to safely receive Lark’s orb and destroy it.

Once that was solved, there was no problem for at least a year.

“Huh.”

Ruid let out a yawn.

Beside her, Hersy was also lying side by side.

“It is peaceful.”

“Right.”

The wind blew my hair.

Hersh took out a notebook from his chest and flipped through it.

He feels relieved when he sees the tightly written handwriting.

Ruid took a peek and asked.

“Why did you write so much?”

“I wrote down everything Ruid said.”

“… That far?”

“If there is a theory I don’t know, I have a habit of pointing it out.”

Hersy seemed to be absorbed in the contents of the note even as he spoke. Louis said as she wept.

“You’re trying, Hersie.”

Ruid recalled Hercy, who was diligently looking at the board and taking notes among the sh*t.

…… Hercy was certainly not normal either. There is no feeling like My Way.

“Of course! Minerva is a family that needs to work hard.”

Hersy said with a bit of pride.

“So, I will definitely protect the chief.”

Ruid suddenly became curious and asked.

“Why do you want to be the chief?”

“…… It’s a successor. It’s risky. I. You shouldn’t do anything that would get you caught.”

Come to think of it, it reminded me of how Justin defeated Hercy in the original work, describing it as a ‘David and Goliath’ fight.

It is said that it is a miracle that Justin, a commoner, destroyed the heir of a prestigious family……

Ruid’s eyes deepened in an instant.

‘It’s not Goliath, he was just trying to look like that.’

She was just a girl who worked hard to keep her place.

“Come to think of it… There is no such thing as a succession battle in Windsor, right?”

“Sometimes I think Hercy knows Windsor better than I do.”

“Can that be? What…… I have been interested in it for a long time and have been looking for it.”

Hersie turned her face away slightly and fidgeted with her bangs for no reason.

“No. It’s like a battle for succession.”

“…… IM jealous. Minerva people can’t eat each other, so they don’t like it. I understand why you and Amelia are close.”

The battle for succession to the nobility is as fierce as that of the imperial family.

Usually, nobles give birth to four to five children, and according to imperial law, succession is not necessarily made by the eldest son, but by the judgment of the family head.

Some say that the Empire was able to develop this far because it gave preference to meritocracy, but-

Thanks to this, the nobles here live a bloody daily life.

‘I’m glad I was born in Windsor.’

Ruid felt it again.

“By the way, Louis had another brother besides Amelia-sama, right?”

“Yes.”

Hercy showed curiosity.

“As far as I know, he is the successor… To beat Amelia-sama, she seems to be a great person.”

Amelia was also here in the name of her successor test, but she was close to her concept of self-proving and her coming-of-age ceremony.

The successor to Windsor has already been decided.

Ruid briefly thought of his older sister, Irene Windsor.

I broke out in a cold sweat just thinking about it.

“He’s not a skilled person.”

“Tell me in detail! I wonder. Are you stronger than Amelia-sama?”

Ruid couldn’t say anything.

Because Irene Windsor’s swordsmanship was a one-hit kill.

If Amelia blocks that sum, she wins. Of course I’d like to see if that’s possible…

“Well…… I didn’t see Ame-noona do it with sincerity. I haven’t seen my older sister swing her sword more than once. Ame-noona always loses by one shot.”

“Yes?!”

Hersy opened his eyes wide.

“So strong?”

“I’m not the successor for nothing.”

“Wow, as expected, Windsor is amazing…. What is your personality like? A classy style like Amelia-sama’s?”

‘Dignity?’

Louise narrowed her eyes.

It was a story that could not be heard even as a joke.

“It’s crazy.”

“… Yes?”

“That’s a b*tch too.”

Hersy was taken aback. It was the first time I had ever seen Louis say such harsh words.

“Stupid… ?”

“It’s more than anything you can imagine.”

Ruid shook his head.

The most dangerous thing in the north wasn’t the powerful monsters or the freezing cold.

Her own older sister was Irene Windsor.

It’s not really bothering me, but-

How to say, it was more like a natural disaster.

“…… !”

At that time, Ruid felt something strong.

She got up quickly and took her wand from her bosom and said.

“Aegis.”

Among all he knew, it was the most powerful barrier spell.

“Louid… ?”

In front of Ruid’s staff, a huge four-layered protective shield appeared.

And that moment.

Kagagagak—!

A blonde woman flew in and crashed into it at almost lightning speed.

Sparks flew as the barrier collided with the sword she was holding.

Ruid bit his lip and strengthened his mana.

Hersy just sat down.

Ruid was slowly pushed out of the barrier.

Took, Tuduk-

Layer by layer of Ruid’s barrier was broken.

The sword was getting closer and closer to the forehead.

Zeng!

One last chapter.

Even if this is broken, he will be safe because of the internal barrier, but he gets hurt.

Ruid gritted his teeth and shouted.

“Big sister…… !”

At the sound of Ruid’s suppressed voice, the man suddenly appeared and drew his sword.

Ruid glared at the assailant.

The assailant raised the corners of his mouth and smiled softly.

He smiled so peacefully that it was hard to believe that he had just been raided.

However, the eyes weren’t smiling at all.

There was only one woman in the world who laughed so terribly.

Heir to the Windsor family, and Ruid’s first sister.

Irene Windsor.

She said in a gentle voice.

“Your reaction is a little slow, Louie.”