Associate Professor Anna was simply speechless as she looked at the bizarre magic formula Len had created.
'This man is definitely a genius.'
Though his occasional outbursts were a flaw, looking at him as a mage naturally inspired respect.
Len, who had crafted a magic formula so complex it made even the deeply knowledgeable Anna feel dizzy, was genuinely enjoying himself.
'Hehehe! With this, I can give a very interesting lecture.'
His passion and sense of responsibility as a professor of the Magic Department were immense.
Len had been immersed in magic formula research for the past few days, eagerly anticipating the students’ return from field practice.
And today.
The students finally returned, and classes resumed.
Watching Len look so proud while showing his magic formula to the students, Anna found herself smiling unconsciously.
And then...
“I think the formula calculation is wrong, Professor.”
At the words of the exchange student from Seiren, Anna felt a wave of vertigo.
Len looked at Luna, who had raised her hand as if her eyes were about to emit a piercing light.
“Are you the exchange student from Seiren?”
“Yes, I am.”
“I see. In what way is the calculation of this formula wrong?”
“I believe the approach to the first step of solving the formula is incorrect!”
Anna screamed internally.
The other students murmured, glancing back and forth between Len and Luna.
To a mage, a magic formula was like their pride.
Of course, new ideas and approaches were always welcome.
However, in the case of this particular formula... it was a new one created by Len, something that had never existed before.
To claim that the approach was wrong was an act that pricked Len’s pride as a mage.
“The approach to the first step is wrong? I see.”
The corners of Len’s mouth curled upward.
“Exchange student, what is your name?”
“I am Lu.”
“Are there any other students who agree with Lu’s opinion?”
At Len’s question, Chloe cautiously raised her hand.
“I also think the approach process of the formula is a bit off.”
Clap. Clap. Clap.
“Excellent. Simply excellent.”
Len clapped his hands, looking satisfied.
Associate Professor Anna, who had expected him to have an outburst, felt relieved but also puzzled.
“This magic formula is the very first version I conceived. It has been heavily supplemented since then. As you all know, creating a new magic doesn’t happen overnight. The supplemented formula could end up being completely useless. That is why I wanted to use this initial version to discuss and refine it with you. Collective intelligence is important. You might discover something I overlooked.”
Hearing Len’s words, Luna clapped enthusiastically.
Seeing Luna’s energy, the other students followed suit and began to clap as well.
Len let out a small chuckle at the fervent reaction.
“Lu has a wonderful attitude toward class.”
While he wore a satisfied expression, Luna whispered to Leo.
“I love the magic classes at this school. Even that Professor Len is a proper person.”
“You seem to be enjoying yourself.”
“How could I not! Just by looking at that formula, I could tell instantly how much magic has progressed in this era.”
Luna’s eyes sparkled.
“You noticed the approach to the formula was wrong too, right?”
“Yeah.”
Since Luna had taught Leo magic before, she knew his level well.
“By the way, that girl Chloe is impressive too. She’s still so young.”
“She’s a mage with a promising future.”
“I love it. Seeing children with a sparkling future.”
Resting her chin on her hand, Luna looked around the classroom.
Leo and Luna had taken seats in the very back row.
“You get to see this every day. How does it feel to watch children grow day by day?”
“It’s very reassuring.”
“I imagine it would be.”
Luna gave a benevolent smile as she looked at the students who would lead the history of magic.
“It really is wonderful.”
Looking at that smile, which seemed somehow lonely, Leo couldn’t find the words to say anything.
===
After class, Leo and Luna remained in the classroom until all the other students had left.
As for Eiran, she had already left with Chloe because she had lunch plans with Chen Xia.
“Hmm? Leo, Lu. Do you have something to ask?”
Len, who was tidying up the classroom, asked with a smile.
Luna nodded.
“Yes, I have some questions regarding the magic formula you showed us in today’s class, Professor Len.”
“Elves are usually only interested in Star Magic! Your passion for magic is commendable!”
Len nodded with satisfaction.
“I was also impressed by your passion for magic, Professor. Every single part of today’s lesson was a truly ingenious idea.”
“I’m glad to meet a student who speaks my language. You said you were in the lower class? It seems Seiren fails to recognize your value entirely. Would you consider quitting and transferring to our school?”
The two shared a friendly conversation.
“Now then, what is it you’re curious about?”
“The magic formula you devised... it’s magic to go to the future, isn’t it?”
At Luna’s question, Len’s shoulders flinched.
“How... how did you...?”
Len had told the students nothing other than the fact that the theme of today’s magic formula was time.
He had not even told Associate Professor Anna.
He believed that the process of deducing the final goal while researching the formula was a great way to learn.
However, he never imagined that someone would accurately perceive his intention during the very first class.
“Actually, I’ve had similar thoughts recently.”
“Similar thoughts?”
“I thought it would be nice if there were magic to go to the past.”
“Why did you think that?”
“Because I want to fix one of the mistakes I made in the past.”
She wanted to smack the back of the head of her other self in the Hero Record who had confessed to Leo.
...It was a completely absurd reason.
“I devised this formula because I wanted to see my future self.”
Len was curious about how much he would be praised as a great figure in the magical world.
Both were reasons rooted in purely personal desire and pettiness, but that was the nature of magic.
Achieving a massive revolution for a trivial reason.
That was exactly what magic was.
Of course, it was safe to say there was almost no possibility of completing magic that allowed time travel.
Even so, the idea itself was not wrong.
'Because that is what magical progress is.'
“Seeing your formula made me want to discuss it while comparing it with the one I’ve drafted.”
“Oho.”
Len let out an exclamation of admiration.
He looked at Luna as if she were a commendable pupil.
“Could you show it to me?”
Nodding, Luna stood before the chalkboard of the large lecture hall.
Then, she lightly snapped her fingers.
Snap!
The chalk on the board instantly turned to powder.
The fine chalk dust gathered in the air like smoke, then drew a magic formula on the board.
Seeing this, Anna’s jaw dropped.
Len stared at the magic formula on the board, mesmerized.
'Is this... a work of art?'
Len’s body trembled.
The magic formula drawn on the board looked like the ones found in ancient texts.
It was not a formula based on the latest trends.
But because of that, it felt even more valuable, possessing a depth that seemed bottomless.
'This feeling... where have I felt this before?'
Len’s gaze shifted to Leo.
'Right, I felt it when I first met Leo.'
Leo’s existence had been a shock to Len.
He believed Leo was the very future of the magical community.
But the elf student before him surpassed even that.
'Just who is this elf student?'
Len had seen countless magical talents.
He considered himself to be among the geniuses.
But today, his thinking changed.
The elf girl before him was, quite literally, on a different level.
Anna thought Len would absolutely have an outburst.
However, Len remained calm.
“What kind of feedback are you looking for?”
“Are there any points that need supplementing or anything that is incorrect?”
“Hmm.”
Len crossed his arms and stared at the magic formula.
Then, he spoke.
“I think it would be better if the intermediate formula rune language were slightly modified. Instead of simply making the flow of Mana move backward, make it flow in reverse while drawing a spiral. The concept of time is something that transcends multiple dimensions.”
“Aha.”
Luna clapped her hands.
“You’re right!”
After that, Luna and Len continued to discuss magic.
Len was amazed to see Luna actively accepting his opinions and developing the formula in a better direction.
'To have this much talent and ability, yet maintain an attitude of actively accepting others’ opinions! Is this not the very ideal of a mage?!'
“Leo, what do you think?”
“It’s amazing.”
“Right?”
Luna wore a happy expression.
Looking at her, Leo let out a small smirk.
Luna Lubinence.
A mage who loved magic far too much.
An elf who found the greatest joy in exploring and researching the academic field of magic and pursuing the truth of magic.
For Luna, magic research was happiness itself.
That was why he wanted to let her do whatever she wanted when it came to magic.
Watching the two converse, Len looked at the ceiling and burst into laughter.
“Hehehe. Hehehehe!”
At the sudden laughter, Anna looked anxious.
“Associate Professor Anna, I just felt my destiny. I have realized what the greatest achievement I can leave behind in the magical world is.”
'Is it starting already?'
Anna tensed, expecting Len’s outburst.
“You two students, could you sit in front of the lecture hall?”
At those words, Leo and Luna sat down with puzzled expressions.
Anna looked at Len with a face that asked, 'What on earth is this man trying to do now?'
“I felt today that you two need a special lesson.”
“A special lesson?”
“Yes.”
“What kind of lesson is it?”
“A lesson on how a man and a woman make a baby.”
At the completely unexpected words, Luna wore a blank expression.
“As this is something Leo and Lu must do together in the future...”
“What kind of crazy talk are you saying to students! You lunatic!”
Her face turning bright red, Anna slammed the attendance book hard against the back of Len’s head.
“What do you think you’re doing!”
“That’s what I want to ask! What the hell are you doing with students sitting right there!”
At Anna’s shout, Len spoke firmly.
“This is all for the sake of the magical world! Leo and Lu. Imagine a child born between these two geniuses of magic! What a blessing it would be for the magical world!”
“Leo! Lu! Get out of here right now! Don’t listen to this pervert any longer!”
At Anna’s words, Leo and Luna immediately left the classroom.
“He’s an interesting professor,” Luna said, giggling. “I like this school!”
“I’m glad. Where do you want to go next?”
Luna grinned.
“The library.”
===
Rumble—!
Powerful Dark Mana swirled.
Crack—!
Soon, a woman emerged, breaking through the floor.
“It has been a long time, Kinesi.”
“Hell Kaiser.”
The Demon with transparent hair and transparent eyes, the Mirror Queen Kinesi, looked at the Death King.
“What is the meaning of this?”
Looking at his former comrade, who asked with an expressionless face, the Death King curled the corners of his mouth.
“I have brought you back to life using divine authority.”
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