I Got a Fake Job at the Academy
chapter-62

Coordinate Designation spell…

With the advent of the new spell, although the students did not let screams out of their mouths, their eyes were already on the verge of popping out.

—Just like an active volcano that burned hot after a long slumber.

“Whoa, oh my God.”

In the meantime, there was a student who purely admired the emergence of new magic with an envious eye.

It was Aidan.

“Leo. Did you see that? As expected from Professor Ludger! I can't believe he invented such magic!"

“…”

“Leo? Leo!”

“…”

When Leo, who should have usually answered him, didn't say a word, Aidan shook Leo's shoulder.

“Leo! Are you okay?”

“Oh, uh? Oh? Yeah.”

“Why are you like that? You're just spacing out. So unlike you.”

“Aidan. Do you… know how awesome that spell is?”

“Yeah? Why? It's great, but is it something surprising?"

“You, haah. Nevermind.”

Leo sighed and shook his head.

Sometimes he thought of how comfortable it would be to be in a position like Aidan’s, who didn't know anything.

Because Leo knew a lot, it was hard for him to gather his senses together with the groundbreaking magic that Ludger had just shown.

‘A spell that goes beyond space. What on earth is that Professor’s real identity?’

Leo had no choice but to be suspicious of Ludger's identity.

Just like Leo, there were some other students who were surprised to see Ludger's magic.

The more one knew about something, the more they were able to see things.

One of the prime examples of that was Flora Lumos.

‘Wh-what?’

Flora almost let go of her sanity for a moment because of the sweet scent that lingered strongly at the tip of her nose.

It wasn’t only that. Colors appeared in a complex manner in front of her, and it felt like her vision was paralyzed.

Magic synesthesia…

Her natural gift that she was born with was confusing her at that moment.

‘I’ve never seen it before… Such magic.’

Although she had never heard or learned about such magic, Ludger's spell was just as unique as that.

So far, the magic she had felt with her synesthesia had always seemed to be like looking at a painting in a frame to her.

She could tell how well a spell was created just by looking at it.

But the magic that Ludger used right then was different.

If she had to express it, it felt like she was at the center of a firework show rather than looking at the artwork itself.

Firecrackers exploded everywhere, and the colorful lights made her eyes dizzy.

Flora had a hard time staying sane.

‘Where on earth does that magic…’

Flora closed her eyes tightly without realizing it, but then she felt some regret because of it.

Just a little…

She wanted to see that magic just a little more.

She wanted to feel that sense and pleasure again.

With that thought, she repeatedly opened her eyes and closed them again due to excessive stimulation.

Elendil, the princess, also stared at Ludger's magic with a stiff face, and Lynne, who was sitting next to her, shed pure admiration.

Julia Plumheart showed her usual expression, but her squinty eyes were much sharper than usual.

Ludger stopped his spells, as he had attracted the attention of all the students.

“What do you think? Does it pique your interest?”

With the advent of a spell that went beyond space, the students could not answer Ludger's questions.

They still looked like they were dreaming, and they were just stuck in dazes as they recalled what they had seen.

Ludger opened his mouth again.

"It may be quite a wondrous and surprising magic for all of you, but it also plays a very small part in this vast world because it's just a little bit of a modification in spellcasting."

‘That was just a little bit of a modification, he said?’

The students had no choice but to doubt their ears at Ludger's words for a moment.

But Ludger was being serious.

The Coordinate Designation spell that he used was nothing compared to the 'real magic' that he usually knew.

"This spell that I used is also something that's simply inspired by a wizard's spell."

“Oh, my God.”

“Is that for real?”

Ludger nodded his head to the students' questions.

He didn't have to lie or brag about that kind of magic.

"There are still a lot more undiscovered magics in this world. Anyone here can create and develop their own magic as well."

His words made it seem easy, but none of the students looked down on Ludger's spell.

Even if they felt inspired by it, changing the spell into their own magic was another level.

"Of course, I didn't show this spell to teach you about this."

Ludger's words made some students shed some regretful exclamations.

Since it was a new spell that he showed after the Source Code, they had a little bit of expectation about it.

"No matter how generous I am, I can't share all of my knowledge. Just be satisfied with what I show you."

"Are you not going to tell us about the principle?"

“Yes. If you're curious, think about it yourself and analyze it."

"Then why did you show it to us?"

"Because I want you to see this and realize something."

Some students looked at him as if asking why he showed something he wouldn't teach them, but Ludger also had his own intentions.

"I also made this magic based on the inspiration of someone else's magic. After all, magic isn't all about your own pure creative work."

It was definitely a magic that was born anew by imitating someone's magic.

—Because it was so hard and practically impossible to create magic purely from scratch.

That was why Ludger had shown his magic to the students.

"Don't try to understand magic as something that's too difficult and complicated. Of course, if you dig really deep, you'll feel dizzy enough to have a headache, but sometimes you will look at magic in a simple way."

Ludger's words awakened the students' spirits.

Ludger showed that magic just then to evoke the mindset of the students who were tired of his boring class.

An enthusiasm for new magic…

And his advice that anyone could do it…

"Of course, there will be some students who are purely curious about the spell that I casted, and some students must have already been analyzing the spell."

There were many people who were stabbed by Ludger's words, and they shuddered.

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“So if you're curious, focus on the class. What you need to completely integrate the enlightenment you've learned from the magic that you saw into your own magic is, above all else, a solid foundation."

“…Solid foundation?”

“Is that for real?”

“Those who have a good foundation can analyze and use magic properly when they want it in the future. I guarantee you."

In some ways, it was really just lip service.

But it was also true that the weight of those obvious and natural words became different depending on who said them.

Some students, who thought that it was just a boring class without much to learn, had no choice but to reflect on their attitude.

"And if I have to give you a hint, this Coordinate Designation spell has the concept of space. Perceive space while focusing on yourselves and figure out how to send your mana there."

“Is that our homework?” Someone raised her hand and asked.

It was Flora Lumos, who still couldn't get out of the magic shock given to her by Ludger.

Ludger stared at her for a moment and nodded with a blank face.

“You can think of it like that. If you can look at my magic and analyze it, and then vaguely imitate it, it's proof that you followed my instructions well."

She was asking just in case, but she didn't expect him to answer so seriously.

Flora was at a loss.

"If you think you've mastered this magic, you can come and show me. If you do that, I'll give you award points."

A lot of them, too.

His last words were enough to inspire the students' subdued motivation.

“Today’s class ends here. Everyone seems quite tired, so I won't give you homework today. I think the spell I showed you is already enough for your homework."

“Whoaaa!”

Students raised their hands and cheered when they heard there was no homework.

For students who took multiple classes every week, it was a reality that every bit of homework in each class was very heavy for them.

Professor Ludger was stern and thorough, but he was really good in that part.

The students, who were already excited to hear that there was no homework, chatted among themselves.

"Then, you should prepare and review your lessons thoroughly until the next class. Today’s lesson ends here.”

“Yes! You have worked hard!”

Ludger nodded and left the classroom at the students' loud answers.

***

As I was back in the professor's room after class, I flopped down in my designated seat.

Sedina, who was only peeking at me, approached me gently.

“Uh, professor…”

“That’s fine. Just go back.”

“Pardon?”

"Today's work is done, so you can go back and rest."

“Ah, yes.”

I guess she was worried because I looked a little tired.

It was a relationship that was only beneficial to one side, but she was still cute whenever I looked at her.

But I was more comfortable being alone right then.

Sedina answered in a small voice as she could not resist my orders and left the professor's office.

After I was left completely alone, I was absent-minded for a moment before picking up a professor-only crystal ball on the table.

‘It's time for the Omnipotent Stone talks to come out.’

Omnipotent Stone…

The 'Relic' was the source of rumors that had heated up Sören.

The principal had said she would leave the Omnipotent Stone in the temporary storage area before bringing it back to its original place.

And in the process of that, she said she needed my help.

According to her words, the process itself didn't seem to take that long, so it was time for the principal to contact me.

Bee beep

“Speaking of the devil.”

As I was looking at the crystal ball that was sending a signal, I immediately activated it.

“Yes, Your Honor?”

[Professor Ludger. There’s a big problem.]

Big problem?

The principal's voice, contrary to my expectations, was quite seriously subdued.

Naturally…

I also straightened up my posture and waited for her next words.

“Is something happening?”

[The Omnipotent Stone was stolen.]

“…”

***

No way, even I hadn’t expected it to happen before the Stone was even moved yet.

I organized my thoughts for a moment and spoke in a careful tone.

"What exactly happened?"

[I looked down on the enemies too much.]

“What do you mean?”

[They've dug more deeply into Sören than I thought.]

“…”

As I was listening to her sentence afterwards, I understood why the principal was talking like that.

I had heard that the incident related to the Omnipotent Stone was a top secret known to very few people.

Although I thought it would be all right if I quickly brought the Stone back to its original location, even if the rumor had spread outside.

I didn't know it was a mistake.

The enemy already knew the location of the reserved storage place, and the principal said that they snatched it first before the principal tried to implement her plan that night.

The unidentified assailants who had stolen the Omnipotent Stone were hiding inside Sören.

I heard that a manhunt party was quickly formed to chase them, but we didn't know when they would be caught.

[More than anything, if they use the Omnipotent Stone, things will get out of hand.]

“That’s for sure.”

I didn't know how much power the Omnipotent Stone had, but since it was a relic, it was undeniable that the stone was a very dangerous object.

What if the person who had the Omnipotent Stone accidentally ordered things to go out of control?

There might have ended up being enormous casualties.

But even so, it didn't make sense to declare an emergency to the entirety of Sören.

Was there any reason to panic the students?

Furthermore, announcing that fact might damage Sören's reputation. There was already a lot of talk about the werewolf crisis, so we couldn't cause more crises there.

In the end, it was a time fight that required us to put out the flames before they had completely spread.

"What do you think is the golden time?"

[It's until midnight today.]

“I see. Understood.”

[…You won't ask me anything more than that?]

"It would be better to move right away rather than asking you questions."

I said those words and hung up the call with the principal.

I couldn't act like a stranger to things that might get me involved.

If someone used the Relic incorrectly, it could be a dangerous weapon powerful enough to blow up a city.

And there was no guarantee that the aftermath to that wouldn't affect me.

If I ran from there irresponsibly, I would also be accused of being an accomplice without being able to completely clear the principal's suspicions.

It was beyond control as long as I had already put my real face on it.

“Pheew.”

I sighed and released the sound barrier that I had set before I spoke to the principal.

“Sedina.”

I called her in a low voice and felt a sense of presence from someone who got startled beyond the door.

I had known for a while that she hadn't left yet and had been hanging about in front of the door.

“Come in.”

It was a good thing.

—Because I needed to gather some information.