Chapter 66. Magic Thesis Research
Chapter 66. Magic Thesis Research
“Lucy. Do you… like Hoyeon?”
At Lumi’s words, Lucy’s thoughts momentarily froze.
“H-huh??? W-w-w-what are you talking about! Why are you suddenly asking that?”
Lucy stammered, trying to dodge the question.
But Lumi wasn’t going to let it slide so easily.
“Lucy. Listen carefully.”
Lucy was taken aback by her sister’s serious expression, something she had never seen before, but she was overwhelmed by the intensity and shut her mouth.
“If it’s now.”
Hoyeon’s image swirled in Lumi’s mind. Fun memories surfaced, along with their secret relationship.
A faint blush appeared on Lumi’s cheeks.
“Lumi…?”
Lucy noticed that Lumi’s hands, which were gripping her shoulders, were trembling slightly.
“If it’s now… I can let you have him.”
“Lumi?! What are you suddenly—!”
“But I can’t be sure about tomorrow… and if this week passes, it’ll be too late.”
“What the hell are you talking about?!”
“Do you really… not have any interest in Hoyeon?”
Lucy was confused.
It wasn’t just Lumi’s sudden serious demeanor—it was also how she felt about Lee Hoyeon.
Honestly, Lucy did have some fondness for Hoyeon.
The way he had saved her from Felix, supported her, and even told her he’d always be on her side. She was truly grateful for him, and he was an irreplaceable friend.
But if someone asked whether that was love… Lucy couldn’t confidently say yes.
Love and men had never been a part of her life.
Having grown up dealing with men who wanted her body, adults who demanded sponsorships, and peers who stole glances at her chest, the idea of loving a man had never resonated with her.
‘Is this… really love? I love Lumi. I like Hoyeon too. Does that mean I love both Lumi and Hoyeon?’
Lucy pondered, but she couldn’t find an answer.
In the end, she could only rely on her past experiences to respond.
“…Yeah. Hoyeon is a really good friend. That’s all.”
Only then did Lumi smile brightly and pull Lucy into a hug.
“Okay. Lucy. I love you the most.”
Pat pat.
“Yeah. I love you the most too, Lumi.”
Lucy hugged Lumi tightly in return.
But even as she embraced her sister, Lucy couldn’t ignore the slight aching in her heart.
*
“Hoyeon, I’m sorry.”
Moon Surin suddenly apologized to me.
“Why, Surin noona?”
“You must already be exhausted, and now you’re getting dragged into trouble just because of the attention on me. I promise this won’t happen again.”
“…”
I was sure it wasn’t just because of the attention on her. It was also the attention directed at me.
Shin Dongmin’s hostility couldn’t be explained by just his wariness toward Moon Surin.
“Anyway, I really am sorry. Go get some rest. I need to rest too—I’m exhausted.”
She turned to head toward the student council office.
Watching her back, I felt a pang of sympathy.
“Surin noona.”
“Huh? Why, do you have something to say?”
She was worried about me being tired, yet she had dark circles under her own eyes.
Her gaze, visible behind her glasses, was sunken from exhaustion.
“I’m on your side, noona. This doesn’t bother me, and it’s not a hassle, so don’t worry.”
“Haa… Thanks.”
Moon Surin let out a small laugh at my sudden encouragement.
“I told you, I’m a capable man. You’ve seen it yourself. If you’re struggling, you have to tell me, okay?”
“Pfft. Alright, alright. How many times are you going to say that? Thanks for the support.”
I’ll repeat it as many times as it takes for it to stick.
With a slightly more relaxed expression, Moon Surin entered her office.
This should have raised her affection level a bit, right? Feels good.
Since I had no more business with the student council, I turned toward the elevator.
“Hello.”
“…”
Elise appeared from around the corner—she had been listening to our conversation.
Shit. Why are you eavesdropping instead of just leaving?
“You seem pretty close with the President.”
“Huh? Yeah. I guess.”
“Hmmm.”
Elise nodded slowly before stepping into the elevator.
She kept her gaze locked on me until the doors fully closed.
“Uh… This isn’t good.”
She caught me flirting.
*
“Help me out.”
That was the first thing Professor Im Sol said when I entered her research lab after my student council meeting.
“How difficult is it for you to actually ask for help, Professor?”
It hadn’t been that long since I last visited her.
The award ceremony was on Wednesday, meaning only two days had passed. A lot had just happened in between.
“I’m working on a thesis to present at the magic conference. I need your help writing it.”
“A thesis?”
That’s way out of my comfort zone. Just hearing the word sounds complicated.
“Yeah. I tried researching alone, but identifying the core structures of magic circles is too hard. It’s pure labor. Sorting them one by one is never-ending.”
As she spoke, Im Sol handed me a document compiling various magic circles.
“I just need help with this part. You’re the only one who understands core spell formations, so you’re the only person I can ask… Please.”
Wearing a tight pink sweater, she subtly leaned in close. It was a hard request to refuse. She definitely knew how to use her body. There’s no way she just ‘accidentally’ leaned forward at such an erotic angle.
“Alright. I mean, I got an award thanks to you, so this is nothing. But… is this all the data you have?”
“Huh? Oh, this is just today’s portion. There’s too much to print all at once.”
“Wait, this much will only take me thirty minutes.”
“…?”
Im Sol narrowed her eyes at me. Her expression screamed, ‘Are you talking nonsense?’
“To analyze each magic circle, test them, and channel mana to find the core spell formation, it takes at least five minutes per circle, even if you’re fast.”
“…?”
“…?”
We stared at each other in mutual confusion.
“Ah.”
I finally realized the significant difference in perception between Im Sol and me.
I had never lived as a mage without [Mana Sensitivity], so I wouldn’t know how others see it.
“Watch closely.”
I pointed to the magic circle at the topmost page with my finger.
“Explosion is a blast magic, isn’t it?”
“It is, right? It’s an advanced spell, so the magic circle is complicated.”
“Anyway, what matters in Explosion is the blast itself. To reinforce the spell by infusing intention into the magic circle, you need to strengthen the strokes responsible for the blast. That part becomes the core formula, and it’s precisely here.”
I pointed at a stroke slightly to the right of the center of the magic circle.
“Huh?”
As expected of a genius mage, Im Sol seemed to be getting the idea once given a hint.
“I’ll show you one more thing. The position of the core formula also depends on the attribute. For example, fire attribute spells place the core formula here, where the ignition formula lies.”
While I don’t fully understand the theory, I can ‘comprehend’ the structure of the magic circle’s formulas.
Even if I don’t know the underlying principles, I can still read what I see.
That was enough. Just pointing out the result with my finger was sufficient for Im Sol to deduce the cause on her own.
“Hmm… Huh… Ah… Oh, I see!”
Im Sol stared at the magic circles I pointed out, scanned the printouts in her hand, and unfolded the magic circle she held while adding strange interjections.
Then she pressed both of my cheeks with her hands and said,
“Why didn’t you tell me this earlier?!”
“Ow… Hey, let go.”
Does she think I’m a kid?
Ignoring my reaction, Im Sol took a big bite of a slice of cake from the table.
“Wow! Thanks to you, I’ve saved a lot of time. Why didn’t I think of this simple concept?”
“Geniuses often overlook the basics. Besides, it’s only been a few days. You probably would’ve figured it out on your own in about a week.”
This was true.
The core formula was not a difficult concept, just a new one. If Im Sol had spent enough time gathering various magic circles, she would’ve discovered the commonality by herself.
“Maybe so. But you did save me a week’s worth of work.”
Im Sol made a happy sound, her face beaming with satisfaction. I couldn’t tell whether it was thanks to me or the chocolate cake.
“By the way, do you know someone named Shin Dongmin?”
“Shin Dongmin? Who’s that?”
“He’s the vice president of the student council.”
“Oh, that half-formed guy?”
“... Yes.”
He does look a bit odd. Hmm. There’s a reason Moon Surin dislikes him.
“But why bring up that ugly guy? You’d know better since you’re in the student council.”
“Actually, I think I’ll be sparring with Shin Dongmin. But I don’t know how strong he is.”
“How would I know how strong he is? I barely remember his name. Oh, but I do recall he’s a mage.”
“I guess that’s true.”
I wasn’t expecting much, so it didn’t matter, but I couldn’t help feeling a bit uneasy.
“It’s not like you’re going to lose, so why worry?”
“Huh?”
Im Sol sipped her mixed coffee as she spoke.
“Is there any mage among the students stronger than you? Aside from Moon Surin, you could probably beat everyone up to the third years.”
“Really?”
“Of course. You took down two ogres on your own, so why even doubt yourself? No ordinary cadet can stand against you.”
“I didn’t really take them down, but... Anyway, thanks.”
What was I worried about? I’m really strong, aren’t I?
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- [Lee Hoyeon]
▶ Strength: 42
▶ Stamina: 48
▶ Agility: 43
▶ Endurance: 42
▶ Mana: 50
- Unique Ability: Combat Sense
- Skills: Clairvoyance , Cotton Guard, Acceleration…
- ???: ???
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Come to think of it, I have gotten pretty strong.
With average stats above 40, I rank among the top cadets. I’m definitely on the stronger side.
“Alright, shall we begin?”
“Huh?”
“Won’t you do it? You know, this. Thanks to you, I have plenty of time, so I should reward you.”
Im Sol opened her mouth slightly, stuck out her tongue, and moved her cupped hand back and forth in front of her lips.
Well, I was going to let it slide this time since I gained a spellbook and an artifact thanks to Im Sol… But I can’t resist when she makes such lewd gestures.
“Alright. Please take care of me.”
Im Sol knelt before me, who was sitting on the sofa, and I pulled down my pants, revealing my dick.
“Mwah. Sluurp…”
Her reddish tongue climbed up the shaft, lightly teasing the glans. As her tongue made obscene noises and engulfed my glans, she used her hand to stroke the remaining length.
“Guh…”
I barely held back the moan that was about to escape. How does she keep getting better at this?
“Mm… Hey.”
“Yes?”
Suddenly, Im Sol pulled away from my dick. It felt so good, it’s a shame she stopped.
“You know, I thought it was just my imagination last time, but… why does it taste sweet down there?”
“…? Oh.”
It seems this is due to the reward called ‘Sweet Body’ I got after conquering Lumi.
Ever since then, Liliana said I smelled sweet, and Lumi mentioned my semen tasted good, so it looks like Im Sol noticed too.
“So there really is something! It wasn’t my imagination! I thought maybe my taste buds were messed up by chocolate, so I cut back, but it still tastes sweet down there! You must’ve done something!”
“Argh! No, it’s a skill. I got a skill.”
Im Sol grabbed my crotch firmly and started shaking it back and forth. It hurt, but the soft friction still felt good, and I hated myself for enjoying it.
“A skill?”
“Yeah… I got a strange spellbook from the black market and tried it out, and since then, my body became sweet.”
“… So it’s not anything weird.”
Buying and selling things on the black market is pretty common in this world.
Im Sol stuck out her tongue again and licked the pre-cum on my glans.
“Delicious…”
Sluurp.
The way Im Sol gazed at my dick was the same look she gave that chocolate cake.
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