A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

TLed by NolepGuy

Chapter 136

Some things just aren’t meant to be. That’s what I thought after coming down from the ceiling.

I wanted to fly like Iron Man, but the power was so overwhelming that I ended up shooting off like a cannon.

If someone were to ask if this was also in the Soul World, I’d say no. This is a method I devised myself.

For magic, you need to write the words yourself, but it doesn’t matter whether you use your fingers or your toes.

There are even mages who’ve lost both hands. Plus, living in the wilderness has made my toes surprisingly flexible.

Of course, the result was an explosion. I had completely forgotten that using magic in close contact causes explosions.

It’s a good thing my body is sturdy; otherwise, if it were someone else, their ankle might’ve been blown off.

“Attention, everyone! As you just saw with Mr. Sivar, even basic magic can be very dangerous. Those with an exceptional amount of mana may find it difficult to control, and using magic in close contact can lead to massive explosions. As long as you’re cautious about these things, magic isn’t dangerous.”

Because I caused such a big accident, Godin used me as a direct example.

I didn’t have much to say for myself, so I listened without complaint. Godin didn’t mean it maliciously.

From his perspective, it’s like having a bomb packed with gunpowder sitting right in front of him. He has no choice but to be cautious.

“Now then, Mr. Sivar? Shall we train together?”

“Sure.”

“Honestly, with mana as strong as yours, Mr. Sivar, it’ll be quite difficult to work with precision. Even if you control it, the power will still be immense.”

I have no intention of controlling the power. More importantly, I’m not planning to follow the mage route.

The defensive magic Godin will teach me later is something I just need to know, so it’s not an issue.

Moreover, the more mana, the better for that magic. It consumes an enormous amount of mana.

“So let’s put off precise control for now and start with position designation. Do you know how to designate a position when casting magic?”

“No idea.”

“It’s simple. Just point with the finger you used to write the word. Easy, right?”

It’s easy, sure. The problem is, if you mess up writing the word, it’ll explode from your finger.

As I’ve mentioned repeatedly, the language of this world holds a very significant position. Magic is no exception.

This is why I’ve been consistently studying the language. It’s something I’ll need to use often someday, so I must learn it.

“Shall we give it a try now? A fire pillar is too dangerous, so let’s start by creating a water pillar. You know the word for it, right?”

“Yeah.”

Magic works on a principle similar to AI-generated drawings. You combine various words to produce a single result.

If the result turns out well, you can even change the spoken word to something else. Not that I can do that right now.

Following Godin’s instructions, I wrote the word for water pillar with my finger.

Then, I pointed the finger I used to write at the floor and spoke softly.

“Water pillar.”

Just in case, I tried to control my mana as much as possible. If another disaster like earlier happened, it would be a huge problem.

How much did I reduce it by… roughly 10%? I thought that would be enough.

Kwoooosh!!

Until I saw a massive stream of water shoot up from the floor where I had pointed.

It wasn’t a well; it was like a hot spring erupting. A gigantic water pillar shot up. I hadn’t even specified the water pressure.

“Uh… the water pillar is quite large? Did you control it?”

Godin asked, staring at the water pillar with a bewildered expression. Water from the soaring pillar fell like rain.

I looked at the water pillar, which showed no signs of stopping, then scratched my head and answered.

“Yeah, I did.”

“…But when did you set it to stop?”

“I didn’t.”

“Since it’s field-type magic, it’ll keep going until your mana runs out…”

Fortunately, the water pillar didn’t last long and disappeared soon after.

It was only so powerful because of the red mana, but its duration was short.

Still, the entire practice room was soaked with water, and drying it out was a hassle.

“Haha, Mr. Sivar’s mana is truly impressive. Though it’s a bit too strong, that’s the problem.”

“That’s a compliment, right?”

“It is, but mana is like fire. It’s incredibly useful to us, but it can also harm us. Mr. Sivar, you need to start by learning precise control.”

Even I find it hard to precisely control red mana. It’s a force that devours even engraving and condensation.

I wonder if it’s even possible to control it. It’s like a beast running wild.

‘If it’s Godin, maybe he could help theoretically?’

It’s highly likely. But for that, I’d need to consult with Godin separately.

Because Godin doesn’t know I have red mana. Well, he’s not completely unaware; he’s probably caught on somewhat.

‘I also need to check on the progress of the magic he’s been researching.’

And while I’m at it, I should see what Grace is assisting Godin with.

To do that, I’ll need to visit the research lab… I guess I can ask Grace for help soon.

Or I could just tell him now. I looked around and carefully called out to Godin.

“Godin. I need a favor.”

“What is it? If it’s about magic, I’ll help you to the best of my ability.”

When I mentioned needing a favor, Godin responded as if it were no problem. I cautiously approached him.

I then looked around, lowering my head so only the two of us could see.

Since Godin and I were of similar height, we could huddle closely together.

Pop!

I revealed red mana on my finger. I had adjusted it to be as weak as possible.

Even so, the mana flickered like a lighter. It wasn’t hot or anything, though.

“This is…”

“My mana. It’s red. It’s hard to manage because of this.”

My mana is red, making it difficult to control. Can’t you do something about it?

When I asked with that meaning, Godin wore a troubled expression. He seemed to be deep in thought.

Within the academy, no one can rival Godin in theory. That’s why I asked him like this.

Until now, I hadn’t had the chance to learn magic, so it was hard to approach him, but not today. This is how I’ll gradually get closer.

“Red mana… the first mana ever manifested by life… So this is why it’s been hard to control its power?”

“…”

“Hmm… I’ll need to check my research lab for this. Could you come by later with Grace after class?”

“Got it.”

Good. Things were moving in the direction I wanted.

When Godin said he’d help, I thanked him. He just laughed it off, saying it was his job.

“Does the headmaster know about this?”

“Yeah, he knows.”

“I see. It’s best to keep it hidden if possible. It’s not exactly a good thing.”

I’m already starting to feel uneasy. I hope this doesn’t lead to some kind of illness or worse.

Even after berserk turned into rampage, the red mana didn’t disappear and remained firmly intact.

There was no clear explanation for it even in the Soul World, so it remained a mystery.

“Professor! I need your help for a moment!”

“Alright. Please wait a moment. As for your magic practice… take it easy.”

It sounded like he was telling me not to cause any trouble, but maybe that’s just me.

I watched Godin’s back as he went off to help the student, then turned my head.

The direction I turned to was where the massive water pillar had just erupted. Unsurprisingly, it was still soaking wet.

“Hmm…”

Should I hold back? Or should I just go all out?

I mulled over it for a while, then looked around.

Both Luna and Kara were deeply focused on their magic.

“Water and lightning combined. How’s that? Cool, right?”

“Wow… what’s with you? You’re always so annoying.”

“It’s super easy, so you should try it too, sis.”

It seems Luna has already moved on to the stage of elemental combination.

Combining water and lightning is hard to block unless you construct a wall made of earth or stone.

‘She’s really something else.’

I don’t think I need to worry about Luna’s magic. I’m not sure which route she’ll take, but she’ll figure it out.

I averted my gaze from them and looked at the floor. It’s about time to do something fun.

Of course, I won’t cause trouble for others. This is purely for my own amusement.

‘First, I need to lower my mana output to about 5% and adjust the range and power…’

I added various elements based on the knowledge I gained from the Soul World. Like how AI combines words to create images.

All I needed to do was add some modifiers next to the water pillar. Thanks to this, I also realized my language ability.

‘This should be enough, right?’

To finish, I pointed my finger at the floor. Immediately, I felt an unusual aura emanating from it.

The moment I sensed that aura, I placed both feet firmly on the floor.

Since the magic was already in effect, it wouldn’t explode.

Crash! Crash! Crash!

As I expected, a massive water stream shot up. Even though I had adjusted its power, it was still quite strong.

However, it didn’t surge up like hot spring water as it had earlier. It was just powerful enough to lift my body.

“Whoa!”

Thanks to the water stream, my body began to rise slowly. I almost lost my balance but managed to hold on.

How should I put it? It feels like surfing. A giant water pillar is supporting me.

This was exactly what I had intended when I summoned the water pillar earlier, and it worked perfectly.

“What is he doing?”

“Looks fun.”

“Should I try it too?”

My eccentric act drew a lot of attention. Most people reacted with a “There he goes again” kind of expression.

But the reaction this time was distinctly different, especially from the male students.

They were looking at me with faces that genuinely said, “That looks really fun.”

I couldn’t even resist myself and ended up doing this, so I could only imagine how they felt.

“Yeah!”

Clap, clap, clap, clap!

When I raised my arms and cheered, the guys even applauded. Men are all the same, after all.

“Sivar, you’ll be responsible for cleaning the floor today.”

“… …”

Of course, getting scolded was inevitable.

“Then I’ll help with the cleaning too. We need to head to the research lab together anyway, right?”

“If Grace says so, I don’t mind, but…”

“What’s the big deal? We’ll be spending more time together from now on.”

“?”

It was all so natural.