Chapter 403 – Chapter 403. American Dream (5)

“Again, I don’t know the exact details.”
“It’s okay.”

When I sent my bright eyes, Arthur continued with a confused expression.

“Hmm. Building a territory. It must be magic that spreads a territory around you and exerts influence on incoming magic power. I don’t know more details.”
“Establishment of territory… If there is, it might be possible to get ahead in the speed and power of magic, as the president of the society said.”
“Theoretically, yes. But that can’t be done with words. It’s a magic Aiden has been preparing for a long time. That’s what unique magic is like.”

I quietly continued my thoughts.
It is said that Aiden is good at politics, but as a result of meeting him in person, he was not that calm.
It’s easy to touch such an ego type.
It’s just to put your nose in a place where many people are watching.

‘Let’s look at the reaction then.’

It’s okay if you don’t get an immediate response.
If you somehow find something suspicious…

‘I’m going to die.’

His future will be decided then.
I asked while looking at the professor drinking the chocolate latte.

“Professor. When is our thesis presentation?”
“The day after tomorrow. It’s Thursday.”
“In two days… I’ll have to try.”
“What do you mean by that? Are you really going to recreate Aiden’s magic for two days?”
“No way. I’m a human too. How could I?”
“What is it? You’re losing your temper.”

I smiled at Arthur, who had a wistful look on his face.
I’m sorry, but I still can’t fully trust Arthur.
No matter how close you are to the professor, there is no need to make a scrape.
The only person I fully believe in is Professor Im Sol.

And, there is no point in just reproducing it.
Even if Aiden’s magic was presented equally, it would be quite a blow, but at least it should be overwhelming.
You have to trample on your pride by embarrassing yourself in front of everyone.
Only then will you be able to see the proper reaction.
As I continued to ponder, the professor started a conversation with Arthur.

“Mister. How’s the secret magic society going?”
“I’m still investigating. I can’t catch the tail. It’s just that the size of the funds is strangely large. It seems that they are receiving support from somewhere… I do not know the source of the funds.”
“How are you doing your research?”
“The wizarding society is leading it. There is a separate investigation team.”
“Look at the society guys not working hard.”
“I don’t think so.”

Jjook- side-

Professor Im Sol shook his head and sucked on his chocolate latte, but the more I listened to their conversation, the more strange I thought.

Could it be that the next president, Aiden, has something to do with it?
Maybe that’s why the investigation isn’t progressing? Thoughts to do.
Of course, I didn’t say it out of my mouth because I didn’t think it was a good idea to ask the president about corruption in the society.
After Professor Imsol finished eating the chocolate latte, she said as if she lost interest.

“Hoyeonah. Do you want to leave? I don’t think this man is very helpful either.”
“… What are you talking about. I brought a disciple who was more amazing than you, a monster.”
“Thanks for the compliment, mister.”
“Then, let’s go soon. Chairman of the society.”
“Um. Yes. Let’s meet anytime if we ever need another one.”

I said hello to the president of the society, and Professor Sol Im got up first and headed to the checkout counter.
Arthur also took a shot of the remaining coffee and prepared to get up.
Now that it’s just the two of us, I have to tell you.

“President of the society. Thank you for continuing to take care of the professor.”

Nod

I bowed my head and said thanks.
It was sincere.
It’s not that the president of the society has built a relationship of trust with me, but it’s true that he has taken care of the professor so far.
As a prospective boyfriend, I should thank you enough.

“Yes. I’d like to take good care of Sol. A guy like you is always welcome.”

Arthur smiled kindly and patted my shoulder.
A smile that makes me feel better.
But I changed my expression to serious.
You have to give a compliment before you say something bitter.

“Yes. But can I ask for one favor?”
“Huh? What is it? It’s okay if I can listen to it.”
“Don’t call the professor a monster. Just because you’re blunted doesn’t mean the scars don’t go away. Please.”

To be honest, after meeting Arthur, I kept caring about him.
No matter how close the two are, I always wanted to talk.

Maybe it’s an ojilap.
I don’t know the relationship the two built up.
And Professor Sol Im has known the president for a long time, and she may have gotten used to any title.
Originally, a nickname that makes me angry when someone calls it doesn’t make me angry when a close friend calls it.

‘Still, I hate myself.’

But is that part-time job? I hate it.
Being a monster to your prospective girlfriend is too much.
This is a law to be careful of the people around you.
Arthur, hearing me, opened her eyes wide and bowed her head at me.

“I’m really sorry. I’ll be careful from now on.”
“Thank you.”
“Yes. Please stay by Sol-i’s side. Student Lee Ho-yeon. Sol-i needs someone like you.”
“Don’t worry. I won’t go even if you tell me to go.”

I looked at Arthur’s expression and nodded her head.
At this level, she is someone you can trust.
It seems that Professor Imsol’s eyes are not wrong.
If that’s the case, let’s take a quick look at it.

“President. You said that the professor has a presentation on Thursday. What is the order of presentation?”
“Maybe Sol is the last one. She is like the highlight of the conference.”
“…Then put one more name after that.”

I decided to use a trump strategy.

Bae Su-jin.

Originally, when a deadline approaches, a person gains strength that he did not have.
If I set up a schedule before I even start researching, I’ll do it somehow.

*

After breaking up with Arthur, the professor and I returned to the suite, and I blew a bombshell at the professor.

“Professor. From now on, the student will begin his research.”
“Research? Is that what you were talking about earlier?”
“Yes. Did you hear the real conversation? I thought you weren’t listening because you were yawning.”
“…You said you heard it.”
“Anyway, it’s two days from now. I’m going to try.”
“Actually, I don’t know why you’re trying to create Evan’s or Aid’s magic… But can the research be done in two days?”
“If it doesn’t work, we’ll sell the Ark. What?”

I already asked the president of the school to make a seat for me.
Whatever you do, you have to make a statement.
I did it for two days, but if it doesn’t work, I’ll sell ARKRA.
I looked at the professor and clenched his fist.

“Don’t be lonely even if I’m not there.”
“Yes. Fighting. Let me know if you need any help.”
“All right.”

I entered the room with the professor’s support.

“From now on, it’s closed training.”

Clap clap-

I clapped my hands and awakened my spirit.

Even though I only have two days, I actually think two days is enough.

Because, until now, I had never been serious about my magic research.

Although he practiced magic every day, he had never completely focused on magic research.
First of all, there were too many people to take care of, and it was because incidents broke out when I did something.
Magic training was always conducted in spare time.

‘I can really focus only on magic this time.’

Right now there is no one to take care of. This is my chance to test my limits.
Besides, if it was magic for the realm, he was confident.
This is because it can handle the highest level of barrier magic, the barrier of runes.

“Let’s start by making a plan.”

– Domination of the realm by applying the rune’s barrier.
– The basic framework is to increase the dominance of internal magical power while holding the barrier of the rune.
– If you increase the power to control external magic using [Magical Response]…

‘I said this, but what if it’s nothing?’

As I was writing the plan, I suddenly remembered it.
In fact, there’s no law saying Aiden is 100% bad.

I’m not perfect, and I can get it wrong sometimes.
With a really low probability, he might just be a pure young man looking for the position of president of the society.

“Then what’s the pity?”

What if you’re not a bad guy?
From the fact that he flirted with Professor Im Sol, it was confirmed that he was the one to kill.
But if he’s not a bad guy, let’s spare his life.

“… Ah.”

And when I thought of Professor Im Sol, another thing came to my mind.
I should have asked the professor to take one step off tonight. Shit.
Should I go out and do some research right now?

“No. Let’s concentrate. If we stop now, the flow will be cut off.”

I shook my head, erased my thoughts, and started forming a magic circle.

*

Wednesday afternoon.
It has been about 20 hours since Lee Ho-yeon was locked in his room.
Im Sol was meeting Arthur at her first floor cafe.

“I didn’t even eat and locked myself in my room. They made a fuss about me to study while taking care of myself.”
“That’s right. Our Sol must have been very lonely.”
“It’s not. Mister. If you say something strange, I’ll go.”
“Heh heh. I’m sorry. But please consider my position sitting in a cafe and listening to Lee Ho-yeon for three hours.”
“… 3 hours? When did that happen?”

Imsol checked her smart watch and frowned at her.
When did all this time pass?
I don’t think we talked much.

“Well, I don’t know. Who is it that suddenly started talking about the first meeting with a proud disciple?”
“… I’m going, so calculate. Mister.”
“Sol. I’m sorry. Sol!”

Arthur stopped Im Sol from going back and gave her a bitter smile.
I haven’t seen them for a long time, but love between young people is difficult.

‘Sometimes it’s right that an old man like me helps.’

Arthur addressed her to Im Sol, who made her look uncomfortable.

“Sol. I’ll accept that.”
“Accept what you accept.”
“Lee Ho-yeon. Anyone can see that he likes you.”
“…”
“That’s enough for a solid young man. He’s a popular face with women, but listening to him speak doesn’t seem like that kind of personality.”
“You don’t know Hoyeon at all.”

Imsol smacked her lips.
The only downside of the lovely disciple was that he had many women.

“Really? It’s surprising. But since I was young, I played like that. That was only once in a while. Eventually, I’ll come to you. What better woman in the world could there be than Im Sol?”
“…But still can’t.”

Although Arthur also likes Imsol as a human to human, she gradually felt frustrated.
Of course, Lee Ho-yeon may not like her.
People have many tastes, and no matter how good a man is, he doesn’t like it if he doesn’t like himself.
But if so, you should definitely express your opinion. Only then can Lee Ho-yeon give up.

“Why are you doing this? If you don’t like it, you have to say it clearly so that you don’t hurt Lee Ho-yeon. Like you said at the age of 20, ‘I will only accept men who are stronger than me.’ Isn’t it like this?”
“…What’s wrong with that.”

Imsol looked at Arthur with her disgruntled eyes, and Arthur opened her eyes wide.

“Can you really do it? Is that why he’s trying to be so strong?”
“…….”

As Im Sol quietly turned her head away, Arthur stood up holding the desk with both hands, not enough to open her mouth.

“Sol! That’s abuse. Abuse. Trampling on buds. Lee Ho-yeon will lead the next generation of wizards…”
“Ah. Really! I’ll take care of it, so leave it alone. Don’t talk about Hoyeon now!”

“I’m sorry. I get it.”

It was Lim Sol who came to visit and started talking about Lee Ho-yeon, but Arthur just nodded her head.
It was more fun than I thought to make fun of a cold genius wizard becoming a woman.