The Reincarnated Person Became a Professor at the Academy

22 – The First Lesson.

Fundamental Mana Manipulation.

It all starts with meticulously cultivating your control over mana.

That’s why it is a must-learn skill for any magician, and even martial artists would benefit from learning it.

“It’s a simple reason.”

The power of magic varies depending on whether you can use it or not.

You can dominate the mana in your surroundings to enhance your magic.

If your opponent manifests magic, assuming they cannot control mana, you can crush them.

Martial artists can improve their mastery over their swords and directly cut through the opponent’s magic.

I wonder if it’s possible to create something like this in this world.

[Basic Mana Manipulation]

A basic mana manipulation technique created by Han Seo-jin.

: Increases the dominance of mana.

: Increases the dominance of the sword energy.

: Increases the dominance of magic.

It gives off a vibe like this.

So, how should one control this mana?

“You must feel the mana deeply.”

One must control mana as if it were their own body.

If we were to compare it to martial arts, it would be like blending with the sword.

Similarly, a mage must blend with mana.

That’s why I had already placed an order for what Abel needed.

Abel was able to easily acquire those things.

“To be honest, I didn’t expect him to get them so quickly.”

Because what I asked for is extremely rare.

So, I thought it would take some time for me too.

But surprisingly, Abel managed to get them right away, allowing us to proceed with the lessons immediately.

“Oh, a swimming pool?”

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“Sure.”

The training place I chose was the swimming pool.

Everyone was already changed into their uniforms.

Most were already in their swimsuits.

“Ha, hahahahaha…”

Abel was awkwardly flashing a smile.

“What’s up, Abel? Are you already scared?”

“…Problem child, Miss Yoo Eun Chae. You can speak so confidently because you don’t know what that is.”

As Abel said that, he looked at me.

With eyes that seemed to ask if I would really do it.

I nodded with a smile.

I really had to, even though it was just that much.

“Here?”

“The swimming pool. It’s a place to learn basic mana manipulation.”

“Here?”

“Right here.”

“Hmm. You didn’t just want to see me in my swimsuit, did you? You should have said quietly when we were alone… Ow!”

I lightly flicked Yoo Eun Chae’s forehead as she babbled nonsense.

“What you’ll do from now on is simple. I’ll push you in, and you’ll have to get out of the water on your own. Oh, and of course, don’t use mana.”

“Isn’t it too easy?”

“Is that so? Do you think it’s too easy?”

I laughed at Yoo Eun-chae’s words.

Did she realize something suspicious?

Yoo Eun-chae quickly covered her mouth.

Abel glared at Yoo Eun-chae as if he wanted to kill her.

“But wouldn’t it be dangerous to do it like this?”

“Then the classroom will be empty, right?”

“…Whatever happens, it doesn’t matter.”

There was a woman who spoke arrogantly.

Opponent of Eunbal.

What was her name again?

I think it was Shin Yura.

“Because I was chosen by magic.”

“Right, it doesn’t matter, right?”

Abel let out a faint sigh.

“Then let’s start the lesson. Before we begin, everyone should wear these.”

“…Chulhwan?”

“They weigh about 30kg each. If you wear them on your arms and legs, it’s about 120kg. Just think of it as sinking in the water, it’s that simple.”

“…You’re not going to tell us about any other functions, are you?”

“That’s more fun, isn’t it?”

“…Truly devilish.”

Abel looked at me with weary eyes.

“And it’s also the fastest way to become stronger.”

“That’s true.”

Abel nodded at my words.

“The only problem is that you might die while performing this.”

Said in a very soft voice.

‘Won’t die.’

Some might fall, but

No one will die.

Well, technically.

‘They’ll go until the brink of death.’

I chuckled.

“Master, your laughter is truly ominous.”

“Enough, did everyone put it on?”

“This is quite heavy, you know?”

“It seems like everyone has put it on.”

Ignoring Yoo Eun-chae’s grumbling,

I used the Transcendental Magic.

“Uh, uh?”

“Can this really come to life?!”

“If so, let’s all meet again alive!”

As the students dropped off, the swimming pool surged.

“How many will succeed?”

I don’t expect to succeed all at once.

There were only a few beings who could achieve this in one go, like me.

“But still, it would be nice to pass quickly.”

I saw a few who seemed to have a knack for it.

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“This is unbelievable…!”

Basic mana manipulation.

When demonstrating it, their eyes widened.

They control mana.

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It’s not like I hadn’t thought of this.

Of course, I’ve been trying to increase my mana control.

He said he could show a way to raise it in a short period.

So, I had expectations.

But I ended up disappointed at the place he introduced as the training ground.

“It’s nothing special.”

At first glance, it was just a swimming pool.

But there was a sense that it was heavily imbued with mana.

Yet, Sinyu didn’t quite understand what made it special.

He wore the iron ring given to him, unaware of how it was crafted.

Still, he was confident.

He thought this low level of training would be easy for him to pass.

When he unfolded the Yeomdong magic and amazed all the students, he was surprised.

But still, he was confident.

Splash! Splash! Splash!

And then, he realized it was a mistake.

“What…!”

The water was heavy.

It was pressing down on his entire body.

At this level, he could somehow manage to escape.

“Iron ring…!”

The iron ring he had worn just before being submerged.

That was the issue.

The iron ring was dispersing light.

Water imbued with mana.

The phenomenon of increasing their pressure was becoming more severe.

Suddenly, Abel’s bored expression came to mind.

The man who consistently wore a smiling expression, it was surprising to see him make such a face.

But Shin Yu didn’t let it bother him.

However, now he felt like he understood a little.

A thought that had never crossed his mind.

Perhaps a faint thought passed through, that his end might come from drowning in the swimming pool.

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There is water called 중령수重靈水.

This water possesses a very unique property.

As the name suggests, it is heavy water.

Like a spirit playing a prank, it has the property of becoming heavy.

And here, 중령수重靈水 is fully filled.

“중령수 is hard to come by.”

Heavy water.

Once fallen into here, ordinary people can only drown in this strange water.

However, due to its high purity, magicians occasionally use it as a research material.

I only made it for training purposes.

There is one reason.

“중령수 allows you to deeply sense mana.”

The nature becomes heavier.

It becomes heavier the more mana one possesses.

However, everyone here is on the same page.

That’s why I added one more thing.

The iron rings distributed to them.

The iron rings I specially crafted allowed them to better accept the attributes of a colonel-level nature.

‘It must be quite challenging.’

Ordinary individuals wouldn’t go this far.

But if those who are talented and chosen can’t handle even this, then disappointment is inevitable.

‘Most of all, it’s entertaining.’

I smirked as I looked at Yu Eun-chae, who was struggling beneath the water.

“So, how’s the training?”

“Ah-pu-pu-pu!?”

“Really? You enjoy it to the point of death?”

“Ah-pu-pu-pu!!!”

Yu Eun-chae’s eyes were filled with vitality.

Yet, seeing him struggle, it seems he still has some fight left in him.

‘He’s more talented than I thought.’

Perhaps it’s his sharp eyes.

His sense for reading mana is exceptional.

And I’ve shown them a few things.

Seeing them trying to apply it made me proud for no reason.

“Do I really have the talent of a true professor?”

Magic, martial arts, and even family affairs were not lacking.

But to have the talent to teach as well.

It made even my own talents seem intimidating.

I looked at them with content eyes.

Some were already trying to adapt to this environment.

The most noticeable one was Abel.

He was already turning the mana around him ‘red.’

“A truly exceptional blood mage.”

The blood flowing in his veins was already ‘controlling’ the mid-ranked soldiers.

The method to escape from the pool created by mid-ranked soldiers.

It’s simple.

“Just reduce the weight.”

Maximize your mana manipulation, dominate the mid-ranked soldiers.

Then, you can escape on your own.

Really simple, but…

There were plenty in this world who couldn’t do that.

Even in their second lives.

In the third life as well.

And I looked at another person with keen interest.

“And here’s the strangest one.”

There is someone even stranger than those two.

Someone in the water with a blank expression.

“I did it.”

Already successful, floating on the water.

“Seems easier than I thought.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, maybe because I can’t handle mana.”

Was it called Wigeunak?

Impossible.

It was literal.

‘Impossible power.’

It holds its literal meaning.

It cannot be defined by anything.

I’ve heard about such kind of power through hearsay.

But seeing it for real is the first time.

“Cough, cough. Am, am I first place?”

“No, you’re fourth.”

“Four?!”

Yoo Eunchae, who had suddenly appeared, was staring at me with round eyes.

I pointed at the two of them.

The first was Wi Gunak.

The second was Abel.

And the third was…

“Hoo-uk, Hook, Hoo-uk.”

Sun Woo-hyun.

That man.

“To think my disciple ended up in fourth place.”

How pathetic, Yoo Eunchae.

But I can’t help it.

“He’s also at a disadvantage against Yoo Eunchae.”

The three of them started off too advantageously.

Abel easily overcame with the power of blood.

And Wi Gunak used a power superior to mana.

“And that guy, Sun Woo-hyun…”

Is it his innate characteristic?

When he’s in the swimming pool, his temperament changes.

In an instant, he completely transforms into a different person.

That peculiar thing might be…

‘Individual characteristics, perhaps.’

Such a intuition arose.

And the level of danger might be greater than I thought.

Step by step.

A boy adorned with a hero’s aura approached me.

“How was it?”

“It was impressive.”

“Impressive, was it?”

His speech was unique.

And a faint sense of anticipation lingered.

‘Seems like I roughly know.’

This fellow’s ability is incredibly unique.

Perhaps, unless I’m at his level.

This guy might never fully develop his abilities in his lifetime.

‘In that sense, he’s incredibly lucky.’

Since it’s not me, I wouldn’t know how to help him develop.

“Do you have any intention of taking a special class later?”

“…A special class, you say?”

“You might need a slightly different kind of class compared to the others.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah.”

And that strength will be immense.

It’s not just about this level.

You have to push yourself to the brink of death to bring out the potential.

“I understand.”

With that, Wigeunak turned to another direction.

Yueunchae, who had recovered in no time, came up to me with a chuckle.

“How do I look?”

“There’s potential.”

“Right, right? It’s amazing, isn’t it, even in the eyes of the master? If she learns magic, she’ll be truly amazing, don’t you think?”

“What nonsense.”

“Huh?”

“She’s a martial artist.”

But.

It seems like Yueunchae knew why she mentioned magic.

If she’s vaguely aware of that ability, she might have no choice but to make that choice.

But I thought differently.

“She’s a martial artist.”

That characteristic suits a martial artist the best.

Magic can reach a high level, but even so, there are clear limits if you take the magical path.

“But if you go with magic, the limits will be clear.”

“So, how was it?”

“Fine.”

“…Is this level really okay?”

“Yeah.”

I lifted the four who were trying to die on the floor with my magic.

“For a first lesson, this isn’t bad.”

Four passed.

But the remaining six showed potential.

“At least one of them is a professor.”

At first, I didn’t know why they came to learn.

If you become a professor, stubbornness naturally develops.

Especially, working hard to teach in a world where magic is lagging behind.

“He also did most of the talking silently.”

If Abel noticed while preparing for the class.

When he entered the first class, the professor subtly noticed.

Even so, he silently followed my instructions.

This level of tenacity isn’t bad.

And so, the first lesson came to an end.