Became a Lazy Confucius at the Academy

3 – I need a pillow (2)

Louid slept as usual today.

He was sleeping on the goose down pillow Amelia had brought, not a book as usual.

It was a famous brand product purchased by rich aristocrats in the islands.

“Hmm.”

Ruid turned her body around.

She felt uncomfortable in either position.

“Ah…… “

She let out a sigh of annoyance.

She couldn’t help it, so she pulled herself up and glared at the pillow.

I thought it was because I know that sleeping with a book is inherently uncomfortable.

When I think of modern pillows, this subtle discomfort is insanely annoying.

“I’m so frustrated I’m going crazy.”

– Basrak.

At that time, I heard someone coming through the forest.

‘…… Is it Ame noona?’

But it wasn’t.

The one who came out of the forest was a white-haired professor with a white beard and impressive hair.

The professor widened her eyes as if surprised to see Louis.

“hehehe, you are the true identity of the fairy living in Delrin’s lake.”

It was the first time he had seen Louis, but he seemed to already know who she was.

“Professor Pennell?”

“Oh, do you non-teachers know my name? But half right and half wrong. My name is Richard.”

Richard Pennell. As an alchemy professor, Ruid had information that he was an ‘unusual geek’.

“Did you come to catch me?”

“Of course, I’ve always been interested in the fairy who lives in Delrin’s lake, but that’s not why I’m here today.”

Richard trudged and stood next to Louis. He pointed somewhere.

“Have you heard of Adrane’s flower?”

“No.”

“It is a flower that blooms with a rare chance in areas with high mana density in the air. It is a very valuable alchemy ingredient.”

A blue, frozen flower bloomed just barely near the lake.

‘That ice flower’s name is Adrane.’

It was also a flower that Ruid often saw. It’s a strange-shaped flower that blooms in abundance near the lake’s edge, but I didn’t expect it to be rare.

“There are too many of them to be rare.”

“Because Delrin’s lake has the highest mana content in the entire world. Even the noble Adrane can’t help it.”

Richard put his hands behind his back and went downstairs. He was worried that he might fall over, but he managed to pick up some flowers.

He opened his hand to Ruid and showed him Adrane’s flower.

“But you can’t take a lot at once. The limit is three per day. This flower grows well only when it exceeds a certain number.”

“Ah, yes.”

Richard said with a soft arc.

“Will you protect me? It looks like there’s nothing to do anyway.”

“…… I see.”

Ruid, who was afraid that he might be bothered and forced to take classes, replied obediently.

“Then see you later. Preferably in the classroom.”

Of course, she had no intention of doing that, but as a person born in an eastern country of courtesy, Louis bowed her head.

When I bent down, I saw a pillow.

‘Still, he’s a professor. Maybe he knows something?’

I think it’s better than worrying alone.

He spoke to Richard, who passed right in front of him.

“Professor Pennell.”

“Why is that, Christopher?”

Richard deliberately called Ruid’s middle name. It was in return for calling me Penel. But Louis didn’t particularly care.

“What is the best material for a pillow? Except for the goose down.”

Richard blinked at the unexpected question, but it was a student’s question. He touched his chin and answered with sincerity.

“Hmm… Duck down is also a commonly used material for pillows, but I don’t think it’s the answer you’re looking for. If that’s the case, there’s no need to ask the alchemy professor.”

That was correct.

Ruid nodded coldly.

“I want a special material for the pillow that changes according to the shape of my head.”

Richard pondered for a moment, then raised his finger.

“When it comes to feathers that change depending on physical force, there are at least two types, ‘Leipne’s Feather’ and ‘Phoenix Feather’. But Leifne’s habitat is 100 miles away, so a phoenix feather would be realistic.”

“Phoenix feathers?”

“It is absurd to put the feathers of that great spiritual creature on a pillow… It changes shape freely, so if you make a pillow with it, it will feel like you are cutting clouds.”

Ruid’s eyes twinkled.

“Where is he?”

“It’s not far away. Highest place in this academy.”

Richard pointed his finger into the air. Although obscured by clouds, the shape of the skyscraper was blurred.

“There is a Phoenix nest at the end.”

“Thank you.”

“… Are you going right away?”

“Yes.”

Ruid was in a hurry for a pillow. There was no reason to hesitate.

Richard was taken aback when he saw Ruid offering to bring the feather of the phoenix, the spiritual creature of the century, as if he were visiting the local market.

“Did you know that the phoenix is one of the four great spirit creatures?”

“Does it matter?”

“Huh, you mean that. If anyone who is not allowed to approach the nest, the whole body will burn. Do you want to risk your life at such a young age?”

“Then what should I do?”

“Knock on the door politely. Aren’t we intellectuals?”

Louis scratched her head as if it was annoying.

“Walking that high place?”

“Then. Do you know how easy it is to get a phoenix feather?”

Richard smiled and looked toward the skyscraper.

“Even in a single year, there are countless people who climb skyscrapers to obtain phoenix feathers. And most of them fail. Phoenix won’t even open the door if you don’t deserve it. So there is even a crystal made of the magician’s tears in front of that door.”

“With just one strand, you can achieve what you want. A phoenix with eternal life force can reproduce even a single feather infinitely.”

“Instead, the main body feathers should be nearby. That’s why phoenix feathers are not available in the market. There is no foolish wizard in this world who would leave something valuable that is worth calling…… “

Richard, who was excitedly preaching, noticed that at some point Ruid was nowhere to be seen.

There was a faint scent of mana. After following the trail, I saw Ruid flying towards a skyscraper in the distance.

“Heh heh.”

Richard smiled generously, narrowing his eyes.

“Christopher.”

No matter how fast it was, Ruid had already turned into a black dot.

“You are a penalty.”

The reason is the professor’s play.

**

“That man. You talk a lot.”

Ruid glanced behind her as they flew and muttered.

I was scolded for holding back my sleepiness.

It was as if a shower was pouring down from my ears.

He was a professor worth looking for if you can’t sleep later.

Anyway, Ruid arrived at the skyscraper with flying magic and stepped on the ground with both feet.

It was a dizzying height. He said everything until he could see the clouds right next to him.

“The nest… ….”

There was no need to search for it. Directly in front of him, Phoenix and his eyes met.

What caught my eye the most was the long, beautiful feathers. It was radiating red and gold. Its beak and claws were golden, and its eyes glittered like jewels.

‘This is the Phoenix.’

The feeling of actually facing the legendary spirit creature…….

‘My pillow.’

It was that the hair looked really soft.

**

Phoenix looked at the uninvited guest who had come since broad daylight.

“Caw, cack, cack!”

– Who are you? You dared to come in without knocking?

Phoenix flapped his wings. He spread menacingly. The feathers, as if on fire, pressed menacingly on Ruid.

Ruid walked toward Phoenix with grim eyes.

“Kahah!”

– Human. Stupid. Which one is safe?

“Can I take just one feather?”

Phoenix flapped his wings in anger.

“Caw, caw! Caw cack!”

-There are no feathers for a cheeky human! Get off my rare right now!

Of course, Louis, who couldn’t understand, tried to pluck a feather from her.

Phoenix stepped back and flapped its wings.

Ruid covered her eyes with her right arm from the tremendous wind.

“Caw!”

-Warning. If you approach it carelessly, you will suffer from cold hands and feet and suffer for three years.

Phoenix was a familiar* raised by the president.

*A supernatural being that protects and helps wizards. To wizards, they are often recognized as life partners.

Of course, she was aware that Louis was an academy student, so she didn’t do an attack that would endanger her life.

“Ah, you act so petty.”

Louise waved her hand in the air as if it were annoying.

Tremendous mana moved and gathered in Ruid’s body.

“Cow, caw!”

Embarrassed, Phoenix hurriedly flapped his wings to block his chant.

A cold wind rushed at Ruid.

Powerful cold enough to freeze a normal human standing upright.

Phoenix wanted to be sorry even after doing it himself. Surprised by the enormous amount of mana, the attack was too strong.

But contrary to Phoenix’s worries.

“Oh.”

Ruid was fine.

Leaving the sane—

“This is so cool.”

I was rather enjoying the icy wind of Phoenix!

“As expected, natural resources are different. I should come back in the summer.”

I’ll use it as an air conditioner.

Louis thought so and waved his hand.

The cold wind blew away in an instant.

“So it’s my turn now?”

Although there was no damage at all, I wasn’t so careless that I didn’t know that the cool wind I had just hit was an attack.

Ruid stretched out his arm, intending to subdue the phoenix.

I was thinking of putting a powerful sleep spell on it to put it to sleep.

“Caw… mow!”

– The amount of this mana…… Human. You are sincere

Phoenix glared at Ruid with hard eyes.

The 4th Spiritual Beast, Phoenix.

He had the pride of having lived for tens of thousands of years.

Reluctantly, Phoenix made a decision.

“… It’s okay.”

– Please take this and take it out. I’m sorry.

“?”

Phoenix plucked his own feather and handed it to Ruid.

His head was bowed politely. His shaggy, hairy hands looked a bit pitiful.

Yes.

A phoenix that has lived for tens of thousands of years.

He was a spiritual creature of wisdom who knew that there were things in this world that could not be solved with pride alone.