Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Combat Training Practice Notice

Freshmen who have received this notice are requested to gather at the following location.

(Map)

With this notice in hand, you can use the Academys Southern Magitech Gate checkpoint for free. (Please be aware that free access may be unavailable without this notice.)

Two days had passed since the weekend ended.

The notice had arrived.

Its still amazing to me.

Ian gazed mysteriously at the paper in his hand.

To be exact, the [About] part.

More precisely, it was the section labeled [Map]. The map provided detailed directions to the Magitech Gate, including the path from his current location. It felt like he had activated a navigation app.

Ian, who often struggled with finding his way, was quite impressed.

Its incredible, this magic engineering.

He had always felt that advanced magic was not much different from modern technology.

Grunt.

Ian, with his backpack and magic staff ready, set out from his dormitory.

For some reason, the staff felt heavier than the backpack, but it was probably just his imagination.

As expected, I need to do some physical strength training.

As he pondered this, he smoothly slid backward on the mana tram, his body wrapped in mana.

[Academy South Gate Platform]

The South Gate, where the administrative offices of Lichten City were concentrated.

Well-maintained, wide roads stretched out before his eyes.

Recommended Routes: On Foot (18 minutes), Carriage (8 minutes)

About 20 minutes on foot should be fine.

The reason he had met Sebastian at the East Gate during the weekend was the same.

Ian was expanding his experiences in this new world.

He regularly visited the library, but taking the time to explore the surroundings whenever possible was also a valuable experience.

For instance, the various modes of transportation catching his eye right now were quite interesting.

From carriages that served as budget taxis to steam-powered cars, the choices were diverse.

Furthermore, there were mana trams crossing the paved roads and mana trains passing on the horizon, sometimes visible between the buildings and along the citys outskirts.

And there stood the Magitech Gate building, visible in the distance.

Just by looking at the means of transportation, it was clear that magic engineering was driving Lichten.

I should definitely buy some Ecomana soon.

Hmm.

I hope no one heard that.

Ian quickly swallowed the unexpected mutterings.

It was important to be cautious with insider stock information like this.

Looking around, all he could see were people with dark circles under their eyes.

They might look like zombies, but if you turned your head, you could see a sign that read <Lichten Magic Engineering University>.

It wasnt as prestigious as Lichten Academy, but in the field of magic engineering, it was considered a prestigious university on the continent.

Many magicians who graduated from here played significant roles in running the city.

There might be a few exchange students at the academy too.

According to Fanta X Aca, there were well-known magicians at the university. If the opportunity arose, it wouldnt be a bad idea to meet some of them.

Hey there, student! Get some medicine!

By the way, as he got closer to the Magitech Gate checkpoint, it seemed that there were more street vendors on the street.

Need better concentration? Try this medicine!

Feeling nervous? Just one pill of Clearmind makes all your worries disappear. Buy it now!

Hey, girl! This one makes your mana sensitivity go up, they say. Give it a try!

Some vendors were trying to entice the freshmen who seemed to be unaware of todays combat training practice.

Ian wondered if students at super-prestigious academies like the Lichten Academy would buy something like that

Just give me the one for mana sensitivity.

Sure, sure. Here you go. Good luck with your exams~!

Surprisingly, there were some naive students in between.

Being good at studying and being wise were two different things.

Maybe its the complacent thinking, Nobody would ever scam a Lichten student.

Tsk. As expected of a magic newbie, he doesnt have a clue.

A guy muttered and bumped Ians shoulder, but Ian had a bitter taste in his mouth.

The guy raising his eyebrows awkwardly toward Team 7, which was centered around Lina.

Feelings of inferiority and self-blame.

You could easily read those emotions on the guys face.

Ian are you nervous?

Danya asked with a worried look.

Yeah, why would he be nervous?

Ian declared, raising his magic staff.

Lets go.

Inside the dungeon, it was as dark and eerie as ever.

Since it was their first time, they took a safety-oriented position.

Ian led, with Everidge, the scout, right behind him. Danya followed, and Yurran was in between.

At the beginning, there were several teams around, but as they passed through a fork in the road, each team ended up separated.

While walking like this, Everidge asked Ian from behind.

By the way, Ian.

Yeah?

Whats with that magic staff?

This?

Ian raised the Lunar staff he held in his right hand. Everidge nodded.

Ians eyebrows twitched slightly.

Its a magic staff.

Yes?

A magic staff.

Is it?

At Everidges question, Ian shook his head with self-deprecation.

Why dont people believe me?

It was probably because he was in Pongpongs body.

Changing peoples perceptions would take time.

Try to say it. Magic staff.

Huh?

Ma-gic. Staff.

Ma-gic staff

Reluctantly, Everidge repeated after Ian, while Yurran just laughed away.

Watching their reactions, Danya felt somewhat relieved as her tension began to ease.

Right. If I stay nervous, I wont see anything. Lets focus more on the surroundings.

She didnt distrust Everidge, the teams scout, but she knew that her own instincts could be helpful to the team.

Huh?

As she relaxed and focused on her senses, she felt something.

Sniff.

It was hard to distinguish in the already damp cave-like dungeon, but

There was a musty smell.

As if it was emanating from an old parchment.

Blink Blink.

Danya urgently called out.

Ian, in front!

A monster suddenly jumped out.

Ian subconsciously swung his magic staff.

Crack!

A lively full swing.

Looking at the skull of a skeleton soldier flying in the distance, Everidge muttered.

Its definitely a newbie weapon.

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