Chapter 42

The title has been changed!

Old) You Can't Disobey the Witch at the Magic Academy

New) The Domination of the Academy by the Otherworldly Female Teacher

She summoned a flaming spear, a sphere of water, a wall of earth, followed by a miniature tornado and a lightning strike, and finally, she activated a healing spell in form only.

There are also non-elemental spells, but since they are rarely used, I thought they wouldn't be helpful and omitted them.

However, it seemed to have quite an impact, as everyone was speechless and staring at me.

"...Teacher Aoi. How far have you mastered magic? Could it be that you have reached the truth of magic? The depths of sorcery..."

Foah said something mysterious and looked at me sharply.

Since the classroom was enveloped in silence, I had no choice but to answer.

"It's difficult to say how far, but if I have to give a benchmark, I can perform all advanced elemental spells without incantation. Additionally, I have created original spells for each element. However, I don't think I have mastered magic, and I am still in the process of research."

When I said this, ignoring the murmuring students, Foah continued to ask questions.

"What more do you research? What do you aim for? Even stronger magic?"

Asked in a disbelieving tone, I shrugged.

"My teacher is researching a teleportation spell that can instantly arrive at the destination. So, I'm thinking of helping with that."

To be honest, I am researching a spell to return to my original world, but I hesitated to say that. Therefore, I mentioned Owen's research.

"...Teleportation. I see, a fitting research topic for you. Perhaps it's a spell that only you can develop."

Foah whispered and nodded quietly to himself.

At that moment, the bell signaling the end of the class rang.

"...Then, that's all for today. Until next time, do not use today's magic individually. As you understand, there is a risk of失控. Therefore, I forbid its use outside of class until I determine it is safe... even for Headmaster Glen."

Saying this, I glared out the window, and Headmaster Glen, who was excited by the discharge, hurriedly nodded.

He was making a friendly smile with one hand in a circle outside the window, but it was suspicious. It seems that a mysterious localized heavy rain occurred last night, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye on the headmaster.

No, that would be rude.

After all, he is the headmaster of the world's top magic academy. He should have good judgment.

Reconsidering this, I concluded the day's lesson.

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The next day, there was talk of lightning striking in the academy without a cloud in the sky, and I summoned the headmaster.

However, seeing the headmaster bow his head with a look like a rain-soaked stray dog, I couldn't bring myself to say anything harsh.

So, I limited myself to a single warning.

"If you don't follow my instructions next time, I won't teach you any new magic."

"Oh..."

Glen, with his hands on the floor, bowed his head deeply.

Is he feeling unwell?

Well, even the headmaster can't win against age. I should be kind to him.

"You shouldn't overexert yourself. I know you're curious, but it's fine if you don't come to my class."

"That, that's...! It's indecent! Please, just wait! I'm at a really good part right now! If you stop here, I won't be able to sleep at night!"

"Don't cling to me. Sexual harassment is not appreciated."

"Ah!? I, I'm sorry!"

The headmaster hurriedly stepped back and apologized.

There's no point in saying more; it might look like bullying.

I sighed and relaxed my shoulders.

"It's fine now. Then, I'll be going."

"O, oh...! Thank you! Thank you, Aoi!"

I left with exaggerated gratitude and prepared for the next class.

I had permission, so I came alone to a square next to the arena.

Now, how should I construct it? Rather than aiming for the highest hardness, automatic repair might be better.

The size will depend on the type of magic, but a considerable space is necessary. A height of six meters, a width of five meters, and a depth of fifteen meters. With this, it should cover most spells except for large-scale ones.

"Stone Defense Wall"

I muttered, infusing magic power, and created a row of stone walls. Each wall was six meters high and five meters wide, with a thickness of one meter. While this is more than enough for a regular wall, it is weak as a defense wall against magic.

Therefore, while maintaining the defense wall without running out of magic power, I began to engrave magic arrays on the surface of the wall.

Maintaining a spell while engraving a magic array is incredibly difficult. Although not as much as when activating it, I had to continuously adjust the magic power to maintain the wall's shape. If I failed to adjust, parts of the wall might chip off or crack.

I continued to adjust the magic power almost unconsciously and engraved a flat magic array at the center of the wall.

This is a technique that even Owen Millers struggled with.

"...Simplify it, maintain hardness and automatic repair... The power source will be the magic power of those inside the facility... No, if a child accidentally enters, they might lose consciousness due to magic power depletion."

A moment of thought.

If I use materials infused with magic power from the outside, the function will stop if the supply is cut off.

Then, I should limit the users.

"Only those who can use advanced magic should be allowed to enter."

This way, only those with sufficient magic power will be able to enter.

"...Alright, it's complete."

I created the walls on all four sides in the same manner. There was only one entrance, and the door was made of thick iron to prevent it from being easily opened.

The walls were made of white stone, forming a rectangular building. It was somewhat conspicuous, but it would blend in soon.

"Well, let's use it in next week's class and see how it goes."

Having built a building for the first time in a while, I nodded in satisfaction and returned to the dormitory.

Back at the dormitory, I encountered Eliza, who had set the weekend as a break due to class schedules.

Eliza, looking startled, ran over to me at an unbelievable speed.

"A, Aoi! Where have you been all day!? I've been looking for you! Come, let's go to my room... no, Aoi's room! We need to talk..."

Despite being overwhelmed by the noisy Eliza, I tried to respond, but suddenly a large figure appeared behind her.

The figure, with a gleam in his eyes, grabbed Eliza's head with one hand.

"Peep!?"

Shaken, Eliza trembled as the dormitory head, Glenora Novascotia, who had suddenly appeared behind her, spoke.

"Be quiet, Eliza. Calm down."

"H, hahaha, yes!"

With a snap, Eliza's back straightened. Standing at attention, she looked at me and whispered.

"L, let's move. Quietly, quickly..."

Saying this, she bowed to Glenora and tried to push me to move quickly.

At that moment, Glenora narrowed her eyes and whispered.

"If you run, I'll kill you."

"Ah!"

Eliza let out a soundless cry and led me away.

Instead of her own room, Eliza came to my room and looked around happily.

"Of course, the senior teacher's room is spacious! I hope I can...!"

Eliza, who was looking around the room with sparkling eyes, suddenly looked startled and turned around.

"T, that's right! I have a favor to ask...!"

"Favor?"

When I asked, Eliza knelt on one knee, clasped her hands together, and brought them to her face in a praying posture, like a knight. It looked cute coming from the child-like Eliza.

"Please...! Teach me about magic arrays! Even a little, please teach me about magic arrays! Master!"

"Master?"

I tilted my head at the new title.

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