I Became the Academy’s Genius Shikigami Summoner – Chapter 2.2

Seo Ji-an had no reason to accept. So I had to create that reason, starting now.

“Nature-type spells are tricky. They’re hard to master, and since there aren’t many people who use them, it’s hard to follow precedents.”

“. . . . . . .”

That’s why Seo Ji-an, who was obsessed with nature-type spells, was known as a weirdo at school.

That’s because there was no reason to delve into nature-type spells, which were generally inefficient and difficult to grow with.

But on the other hand, that’s why there was room for negotiation.

If she was so obsessed with such an inefficient method, it must have been for some kind of desperate reason.

Swish.

Whooosh.

Behind me, after I finished speaking, a wind sphere identical to the one Seo Ji-an had created appeared.

Seo Ji-an’s face was filled with surprise when she saw it.

“How did you . . . . . . .”

It must be incomprehensible to her common sense.

After all, I, who was known as the ‘dead-last loser’, was now skillfully using the very spells that were said to be so difficult.

Of course, it was easy for me with the help of the Mental Spellbook. Among all the spells I had used in the game, there were also nature-type spells that Seo Ji-an was researching.

“Just in case you were wondering, I can do other things besides wind.”

Rumble.

Splash.

I added a ball of fire and a ball of water. Now, Seo Ji-an couldn’t hide her surprise.

“Impossible. You’re not a yokai, so there’s no way a human could have so many affinities. . . . . . .”

“I can also do earth.”

Boom.

As soon as I finished speaking, the pile of dirt in front of my feet rose up to my ankles. Seo Ji-an was speechless.

“I’m sure you’ve confirmed it, but I can use all four types of commonly known nature-type spells.”

Of course, the power itself was nothing special. My specs were low to begin with.

But the important thing is that I can use them.

“. . . . . . .”

“Isn’t that enough to make you want to invest a little?”

I don’t know why Seo Ji-an is so into the epitome of inefficiency, nature-type spells, but as long as there’s a reason, there’s no way she won’t be interested in me, who can handle all four attributes.

Just having a colleague to research the training method that hasn’t even been properly established yet would be a big advantage.

“That’s definitely true.”

“Then let’s talk about the details. . . . . . .”

“But.”

Once again, a wind sphere began to rise above Seo Ji-an’s head. And it was much more ferocious than before.

“Isn’t this a little suspicious? The reason there was a lack of support in the first place was because your grades drop all the way down to D-class, right? So why did you just let yourself fall all the way to D-class when you can do all that?”

“Uh. . . . . . .”

Now that I think about it, that’s true.

Since I had fallen to this point, I was thinking about improving my situation from now on, but in fact, if I had this much ability, there was no reason for me to have fallen to my current position.

「𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙙.」

Seo Ji-an’s imposing figure as she entered battle mode far exceeded my initial expectations.

She had only just established the basics of nature-type spells, and yet she was on this scale. She was a completely crazy talent.

I hurriedly checked Seo Ji-an’s information with my emotional ability.

【Seo Ji-an】

▶Level 31

▶Ability Scores

【Stamina: C+】

【Spiritual power : A+】

【Spellcraft: B】

【Mental Strength: B-】

▶Traits (5/10)

【Water God (S)】

【Accelerated Growth (B)】

【Daughter of the Wind (B-)】

【Wealthy (B-)】

【Eagle Eyes (C+)】

「𝙎𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮?」

Compared to Han Kang-yoon’s, her traits and ability scores felt luxurious.

I felt like confronting the production team right away. Strictly speaking, I was also part of the production team for the sequel.

“Hey, calm down and let’s start from the beginning.”

“Wouldn’t you naturally give honest answers if you felt threatened?”

She wasn’t wrong. But I couldn’t let her do that to me.

I sighed and recalled a spell that I had used in the old game. The effect of the Mental Spellbook trait that is activated accordingly.

Swish.

Seo Ji-an is a character with many variables, since there is little information about her. The reason why I acted without much thought about an opponent like that was simple.

“I’m telling you to talk.”

I was confident that I could handle anything Seo Ji-an threw at me, no matter what variables she had.

Snap.

Whoosh.

“Huh?”

The spell unfolded as soon as I snapped my fingers. With that alone, the wind sphere that Seo Ji-an had created subsided and disappeared.

Seo Ji-an, who didn’t understand the current situation, had a question mark floating above her head. I delivered the finishing blow to her.

“If I help you, you can do this too. Stuff like this.”

Strictly speaking, there are no formal stages such as basic and advanced levels in nature-type spells.

But because of that, it was a system with a clear hierarchy.

Whether it’s increasing the efficiency of the spell, increasing the affinity, or simply being able to draw more power from nature, it’s easy to nullify the opponent’s spell.

In other words, I had just shown her that I was clearly superior to her in terms of wind-type spells.

And Seo Ji-an must have understood that.

「𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨.」

At some point, the option of refusal had completely disappeared from Seo Ji-an’s face, which looked like she was possessed by something.

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