The Academy’s Neglected Wizard in the Game - Chapter 199

Episode 199 – The Cherry Blossom Blooming Day

#One

The cherry blossoms in this world bloomed exceptionally late.

In late May.

On the day the first cherry blossoms bloomed, Mitos Academy held a huge sports day.

It was one of the biggest events in the first half of the year, and it was a way to solve various problems with a group of three.

Sports day approaching.

Students who were curious about what this assignment would be, gathered in twos and threes and chatted.

There are many gimmicks that add magic, traps, and monsters to classic sports events.

Manus, too, knew the importance of athletics.

‘There was a pretty important artifact hanging there.’

An important ingredient obtained earlier.

[Core], an important material along with the black stick.

You could get it in the shape of an accessory as a reward for winning the sports day.

I didn’t need anything else, I needed a brooch given to me when I won an individual event.

It would be nice to win the class competition and team competition, but there was no meaningful reward.

As I was thinking about the event and making plans, Nia sneaked up to me.

“Manus.”

“yes.”

“Are you going to the sports day?”

Manus nodded.

Nia tilted her head in surprise.

What’s wrong with the kid who didn’t seem interested in sports day?

“okay? I thought you could read a book on a rooftop or something.”

“Because I need something.”

“okay? Ah, but how are you going to participate in the school year? Are you participating as a third grader?”

I guess so?

is not it?

Nia’s question was answered by Manus immediately.

“I will participate as a sophomore.”

“Oh oh… … okay? Are you sure you want to win?”

“That’s how it is.”

“Then, shall I compete as a third-year student for fun?”

Nia started to burn in a strange place.

Manus looked at her blankly and asked.

How are the surroundings of Fortress Nia rolling?

The system clearly said that the time for her to be ostracized from the world had passed.

If so, has there been a change?

Or has the acceleration of change stopped?

I needed to check.

“How are the surroundings?”

“around? what… … Oh, yes, it’s fine.”

“How about forgetting something?”

“Yeah, I haven’t forgotten about the assignments anymore. Is there some improvement?”

Manus pondered over what to say.

Would it be better to just be honest?

Or should I make her find out on her own?

If possible, it would be better to be sure.

“I’m still not sure. but… … It will definitely get better.”

“huh. This apostle seems to be able to communicate quite well, but I wonder if it would be okay to ask.”

That could be a way too.

Manus nodded, and Nia smiled bashfully.

It’s strange.

Manus is definitely my junior, so it feels really good to be accepted or acknowledged by him.

It’s a different feeling from being praised by family elders and older brothers.

The feeling of genuine recognition made me smile.

By the way, what about the sophomores?

To greet the tyrant in the days without Manus, I wanted to see their expressions.

“Are you going later? Let me go too.”

“I see.”

“hehehehe, I want to see their faces change.”

As if her mischievous temperament had sprung up again, Nia smiled sinisterly.

Manus shook his head.

Soon the bell announcing inquiry time rang.

Nia waved her hand and disappeared, saying see you later, and soon the homeroom professor entered.

He looked at those seated and nodded.

He had a good memory and sharp eye so that he could check attendance by eye.

As he grew older, he untied his neck and opened his mouth.

“You probably know that there is a sports day next week. As this is the best event of the first half of the year, we hope you will participate. I think you know everything, but to explain again… … .”

he began to explain.

The event is divided into half competition, team competition, and individual competition.

The class competition is to compete by selecting the number of students by grade.

In the team event, teams of three compete in a variety of games.

The individual competition was to become a winner by literally playing a game in which an individual could play an active role.

Since ancient times, Bamban has shown a very weak appearance in athletic meet.

Due to the nature of the sports event, which required physical movement, the deer and eagle teams had an advantage.

Maybe that’s why everyone listened to the explanation with a sullen look.

“… … More than that. Those who wish to participate, please contact Professor Nana Kaisa. Finish morning assembly with this, everyone, listen carefully to class.”

“yes-!”

The answer is good.

After Professor Trail left, the children went back to their own stories.

Manus followed Professor Trail to register before class.

Both at work and during school days, the sports hall was far away.

I didn’t have great physical abilities, and I didn’t like sports either.

Even at lunchtime football, which everyone else does, the man preferred to just watch and read.

But what about now?

‘I’m sure even half the eagles will win.’

Even in terms of pure strength, there were few people who could surpass Manus himself if not at the level of Guillermo.

You have to be at the level of Santoreo to press yourself with your skills.

Anyway, now I am physically capable of chewing through the 2nd and 3rd years as well.

It must be fairly easy to get a [Core].

if you don’t care

“Signing up for an individual exhibition… … .”

“yes.”

“Surprisingly. Even in first grade, he didn’t seem to have much interest in athletics.”

Upon receiving Manus’ request, Professor Trail threw a surprising look.

How was Manus last year?

A lofty tyrant who showed no interest in any event.

I just kept my mouth shut during class, but what about now?

Professor Trail was pleased with his change.

After all, Manus would not be living alone.

Is it important to have various relationships in order to survive on a continent where relationships with many people are intertwined?

“I thought it wouldn’t be bad to build memories.”

“Good idea. Are you close with the students of the student council these days? It’s a nice change.”

Manus replied with a smile.

Professor Trail took his signature and sent it back.

The one the emperor watches over.

A star that will shine brighter than anyone else.

He was a talented person with a promising future.

Can he surpass Laves, the greatest mage of all time?

It seems that the magic academia has already begun to pay attention to his progress.

‘I’m quite looking forward to this academic conference.’

Manus’ answer sheet for the midterm exam was also attracting attention in the academic world.

It hasn’t been long since it was delivered, but it seems to have already spread throughout the Mage Tower.

Caesar will soon receive his answer sheet.

I wondered how the family would treat him.

If you think about the future… … He probably joined the Magic Tower from an early age and worked.

Professor Trail laughed heartily.

To have a disciple become a star, it must have a good influence on one’s future.

“Hmm, I guess the second years must be nervous.”

If a magician who has even learned mattology starts rampaging in earnest, the athletic meet will be his solo stage.

I was very excited to see what the Eagle class professors would look like if they knew that Manus would be participating in the sports day, which was usually called an event for the Deer and Eagle classes.

#2

2nd grade deer class.

Not all would-be guardians were reticent.

They were also at the age of 16, a time when they were more active and full of energy than anyone else.

A classmate sneaked up on Guillermo.

Rumors spread that he, who had not interacted deeply with anyone, was friendly with wizards such as Manus and Alano these days.

There are even rumors that he joined a strange club full of student council members.

“Guillermo. Are you going to this solo exhibition?”

“I intend to leave.”

“I’ve asked for some express information, would you like to hear it?”

The blond, blunt man showed a rare interest.

Manus.

Everyone knew that he and Guillermo were still enemies.

Maybe that’s why there were some people who wanted to see the two fight against each other at the athletic meet.

“Manus participated in this solo exhibition.”

“I’m sure he’ll be participating as a 3rd grader anyway.”

“no! They said that this time, they would come out as sophomores.”

“Really?”

Guillermo saw that his motive was nodding his head.

his eyes were shining

To think that Manus, with his monstrous magic skills, would participate in the sports day.

‘Is it simply fun? or not… … .’

So far, the Manus that Guillermo has seen is a man driven by necessity.

It didn’t seem like that, but climbing the tower, gathering allies, and even uttering words toward them were necessary things.

Such Manus goes to a sports day that he was not interested in… … .

“It will be fun.”

“You can’t lose to a wizard. is not it?”

“I agree.”

The events held at the athletic meet were not simply about being strong.

Flexibility, judgment, quickness, etc.

There were many things that required comprehensive physical abilities.

Then there’s the technology.

Manus is a fighting style standing still.

Guillermo, who moved his body relatively more, thought he would have an advantage.

I wanted to compete with you someday.

‘Because they’re colleagues, there won’t be a chance to see each other unless it’s like this.’

Guillermo laughed.

Doesn’t it sound like a very fun sports day?

I was also curious to see how other people would react.

“Thanks for the information.”

“It was nothing. This time is the winning angle! know?!”

Guillermo nodded wordlessly.

What are 1st graders doing?

and… … The sophomore Eagle class wondered which guys would be participating.

#3

Manus’ participation in the solo exhibition surprised many.

In addition, it became a driving force for those who tried to break his notorious reputation to challenge countless times.

Castro was one of them.

“You want to participate as a sophomore?”

“yes.”

“There’s nothing I can’t do… … There are a lot of strong people there.”

“So I want to participate.”

Castro’s eyes were sunken and serious.

Just a few days ago, he was obviously just a clumsy warrior wannabe.

The eyes of the eagle class professor looking at him became serious.

“You have no right to stop a challenge. I will put in an application for participation.”

“thank you.”

He bowed his head and quietly left the room.

Castro.

What does his back look look like?

I didn’t know as a professor, but I thought it was a good phenomenon.

Meanwhile, Castro, who left the professor’s room, headed to the place where the sophomores were staying.

The fewer the number of competitors in the individual event, the better.

Castro himself was well aware that this could be called a hypocrisy.

‘No matter how much I think about it, the strongest in the second year is weaker than me.’

So, I will take the second grade.

If the freshmen and sophomores went to the games separately, they would have cheered me on.

However, as long as you go to the same second year, it would be better to get rid of competitors in advance.

Eagle Class is a place ruled by the logic of power.

Duels and challenges were always welcome issues.

There weren’t many cases where a first grader overthrew a second grader, but this time might be different.

“What are you going to do with the sports day? huh?”

“of course… … Yes?”

A chattering sound was heard, then cut off.

Class 2 A.

Castro appeared with the sound of the door opening.

His dry eyes looked at the surroundings emotionlessly and looked at the strongest of the sophomores.