It’s an Academic Fact That Rankers Are Model Students – Chapter 72

Chapter 72: Those Who Desire Kyung-joon (3)

“Yes, that’s right, Your Majesty.”

Larev answered the Fairy King politely.

Why did the Fairy King, the highest-ranking member of the Fairy-Elven Alliance, and Larev, the highest elder of the Council of Elders right below him, come here?

There were two reasons for this.

First, to encourage the Combat Magic Department students who will soon return from their mock battle training at the New Devil’s border.

And second, while they were there to encourage them, they wanted to find out about the otherworlder named Kyung-joon.

“Surely, if he has organized such a joint magic, his Fighting Prowess must be certain.”

According to the report, the otherworlder named Kyung-joon had risen from an ordinary human to the realm of Fighting Prowess – level 300~400 – in just a year and a half.

Even the Fairy King, who had lived for over 700 years, had only seen a handful of talents grow this fast.

However, there was an even more shocking sentence written on the very next line of the report.

『The otherworlder ‘Kyung-joon’ himself reveals that he is still only at level 136.』

This meant that although his actual level was only 136, his skills were comparable to those of level 300~400.

The strength of the currently known rankers is around the realm of Weak Ignorance – Lv.200~300.

The difference between the realm of Weak Ignorance and the realm of Fighting Prowess is enormous.

Roughly estimated to be about 10 times.

To catch someone who has completed the 3rd Promotion, at least 10 2nd Promotions must rush in.

That’s how big the difference was every 100 levels, every promotion.

However, Kyung-joon said he was still level 136.

It is unknown whether he has completed the 1st Promotion yet.

Assuming he has completed the 1st Promotion, it means that he has reached the realm of 3rd Promotion with only the 1st Promotion.

Needless to say if he hasn’t even done the 1st Promotion yet.

‘He is truly a tremendous talent. Looking at his potential, I would like to give him the title of Chevalier and keep him in our alliance. But…….’

However, it is not enough for the king of a country, especially the Fairy King of the Fairy-Elven Alliance, to step forward just for this.

He was a tremendous talent, but he was still human.

Therefore, he could just keep it in mind and end it there.

But the Fairy King came here in person, even covering his identity with a hood.

Because Kyung-joon was a tremendous talent and not an ordinary human.

‘An otherworlder.’

Kyung-joon, he was an otherworlder.

A player.

Like dragons, they are 『immortals』 who do not die even in death.

If that’s true, Kyung-joon is no different from a dragon in human form.

It was enough to warrant a personal visit.

So, while he was at the Magic Academy for political reasons, he secretly participated in Ezeri Capillus’ qualifying exams.

They said they researched together.

However.

Seeing the magic that Ezeri shot up, the Fairy King couldn’t help but recall.

‘……Now I will remember him again.’

700 years ago, the man who contributed the most to sealing the Demon King.

His close friend, the one he admired, and the teacher of all.

He had the name 『Huma』, but everyone called him this.

『Infinite Knowledge Seeker』.

‘I thought I had finally forgotten, but the heavens are really mischievous.’

The Fairy King saw a glimpse of the Infinite Knowledge Seeker in the magic that Ezeri Capillus displayed.

Of course, most of it was the color of the caster, Ezeri Capillus.

But the way mana was handled, faintly felt between them.

Unlike other magic, which is deeply imbued with emotions and will, it was very cold and sophisticated.

All of this, this magic clearly showed that the Infinite Knowledge Seeker had passed through it.

Although it was 700 years ago, his method was still vividly remembered.

Of course, it is not him now, but his descendant.

” ……. “

The magic demonstration was already over, and the inscription of light in the sky had long since disappeared.

Nevertheless, the Fairy King was still looking up at the sky.

His eyes looked a little distant for some reason.

Strangely, Larev asked.

“Your Majesty, what’s the matter?”

“……No, I was just reminded of old times.”

“What do you mean by old times?”

“Just faded memories of childhood that everyone has. Larev, don’t you have such memories?”

“Yes, I do. I shouldn’t have asked.”

Larev bowed his head to the Fairy King and immediately changed the subject.

“By the way, how did you like the magic that Ezeri Capillus just demonstrated?”

“Let me hear your thoughts first.”

“Yes. Then I dare to give my opinion.”

Larev gave his opinion on Ezeri’s magic, or rather, the scroll magic that Kyung-joon developed and Ezeri embodied as her own.

“First of all, the ‘tool’ itself that carries out the magic was the same as the wisdom magic of our alliance. However, the ‘method’ was something I had never seen before. It was neither the way of the dragons nor the way of the demons.”

“An accurate judgment. It’s the human way.”

Larev frowned invisibly at the Fairy King’s words.

“Your Majesty, I am aware that humans are not a race with their own unique magic.”

“That’s true now, but it was a little different 700 years ago. Back then, humans also practiced their own unique magic.”

Dragon’s magic of power.

Fairy’s magic of wisdom.

And the Demon King’s dark magic.

Most people thought these three were all there was to magic.

However, when the former Infinite Knowledge Seeker had not yet disappeared, there was one more magic that he had independently mastered.

That is human magic.

“You were talking about a time of turmoil. I heard that after that, none of them were properly succeeded and disappeared into the back alleys of history.”

Although the Infinite Knowledge Seeker had mastered unique magic for humans, when he finally disappeared, his magic disappeared as well.

At that time, humans did not have the knowledge or power to develop and continue it on their own.

“Larev, if you were told that the Infinite Knowledge Seeker has returned, would you believe it?”

“If you ask me that, I would take it as a joke. No human can live for over 700 years. Unless they become corrupted by the undead.”

The Fairy King nodded lightly at Larev’s answer.

The Fairy King then changed the question slightly and asked again.

“Then what if you were told that his descendant has come?”

“……You mean the otherworlder named ‘Kyung-joon’?”

“Perhaps. Or maybe not. I’ll have to meet him in person to find out.”

Hearing the Fairy King’s words, Larev immediately made a decision.

“I heard from Professor Frankel that he is staying in the Beginner’s Village. And I heard that he is cultivating a small piece of land there. I will send a messenger there right away.”

“No. Making such a fuss would be disrespectful to him and those around him.”

The Fairy King did not want to inform the other cantons about this.

The world still doesn’t know about Kyung-joon.

Only the Fairy-Elven Alliance had noticed it in advance.

If an official envoy were to be dispatched, other countries would surely notice Kyung-joon’s existence and drool all over him.

It wasn’t time yet.

“Choose some suitable beastkin so that other countries don’t get interested, and just send them with gifts. If beastkin are involved, they won’t care too much either.”

Send gifts to Kyung-joon.

The meaning contained here is 『The Fairy-Elven Alliance wants to be friends with Kyung-joon』.

For now, this much is enough.

“I understand what you mean. We will send the fact that it was sent by our Fairy-Elven Alliance along with the gift.”

“Hmm.”

The Fairy King nodded in satisfaction at Larev’s answer.

“However, I think we need a reason for the gift. Do you have anything in mind?”

“A reason?”

“A sudden gift that is not convincing will only be burdensome.”

“That makes sense.”

The Fairy King thought.

How can we approach Kyung-joon and become friends with him properly?

Then, a conversation from earlier suddenly came to mind.

“You said he’s cultivating a small piece of land?”

“Yes. I heard he is living there after building a fence on an unowned land. Beginner’s Village, both the village and its surroundings, is a stateless zone that does not belong to any country.”

“Cultivating land in such a place…….”

The corners of the Fairy King’s mouth rose slightly.

“I heard there’s a saying going around among merchants these days.”

“What is it?”

“Sponsor.”

In simple terms, it means ‘patron’.

The Fairy King was thinking of becoming Kyung-joon’s sponsor.

Not just because he is a talented human.

He is definitely a descendant of the ‘Infinite Knowledge Seeker’.

The former Infinite Knowledge Seeker was like a teacher to the 7 heroes who once sealed the Demon King.

And the descendant is the otherworlder ‘Kyung-joon’.

Moreover, the Fairy King was once one of the 7 heroes 700 years ago.

There was no reason not to sponsor him.

To her, Kyung-joon was like the hidden son of an old friend who had already passed away.

“There must be many things lacking in the early stages of territory development. Go and express your intention to sponsor him. Without being noticed by neighboring countries.”

The Fairy King gave the order with a very serious expression.

“Keep this all unofficial. Larev, make your own judgment and move.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Larev stepped back first to carry out the order.

The Fairy King also had to move on to his next schedule.

But his wings didn’t come off easily.

Ezeri Capillus’ master’s presentation had already ended successfully with a ‘pass’.

Nevertheless, the Fairy King kept looking up at the sky from earlier.

What is she looking for in the clear sky?

Memories and recollections of 700 years ago faintly linger in the Fairy King’s eyes.

“It has been 700 years since your dream was shattered and disappeared, and now your descendant has appeared.”

The dream of the former Infinite Knowledge Seeker 『Huma』 was shattered.

The remnants of it are the current 『Humanity Cantons』.

At first, the Humanity Cantons were created with the meaning of all races coming together to enjoy a glorious future.

But where did the ideals of that time go, and now it was no different from separate countries divided into seven.

“I wonder what kind of dream he has in his heart.”

Kyung-joon.

Only he knows what kind of dream he has.

🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷

Kyung-joon’s current dream was simple.

It was to study in a cool room with air conditioning!

And that dream has just come true.

[Successfully crafted a Unique Item.]

[This is the first time crafting this item.]

[Dexterity increased by 20.]

[This is a magic tool that uses mana.]

[Mana increased by 20.]

[Intelligence increased by 20.]

[Kyung-joon’s Air Conditioner]

▶A magic tool that combines various magical materials and the mystical technology of another world. It cools the air and has a perfect dehumidifying function.

It has been independently developed and applied with the unique scroll magic of the Fairy-Elven Alliance. 『Compression』 magic-engraved scrolls can be charged and used.

▶Special effect 『Optimal Summer Temperature』 is activated when the room temperature is maintained at around 24 degrees.

▶Item Grade: Unique

[Optimal Summer Temperature]

▶The optimal summer temperature is neither 26 degrees nor 28 degrees. Only 24 degrees is the ultimate golden temperature.

▶Overall study ability increased by 20%.

※Study abilities known so far: Tenacity, Creativity, Calculation Ability, Concentration, Memory

▶When installed in the homes of territory residents, all work efficiency increases by 20%.

“Wow~! I can’t believe I’m experiencing this kind of air in a medieval fantasy game.”

The pleasant cool air from the air conditioner!

The dehumidifying function is also perfectly implemented, so there is no need to worry about books getting soggy from humidity anymore.

‘There’s no more sweat dripping from my pencil-holding hand, and I don’t have to flap my shirt every second.’

“Yes! This is how studying should be!”

It’s summer vacation now, but he remembers suffering terribly from the heat at school when it was hot.

The temperature in the classroom exceeds 30 degrees from the morning.

So, to lower the temperature, he tried to set the air conditioner to 18 degrees, but due to central control, it only went down to 26 degrees.

It’s only been a few years since the lowest temperature of the school air conditioner was 24 degrees, but it’s already up to 26 degrees!

No matter how much you turn on the air conditioner set at 26 degrees, it never reaches 26 degrees.

If they had turned it on a little earlier, maybe it would have been different, but they only turned on the air conditioner when the classroom became like a steamer and it was difficult to even conduct classes properly.

‘As a student studying, it’s absolutely killing me!’

He was suffering from the heat like that, but now even Beginner’s Village was going crazy from the heat.

But it didn’t matter now.

[The current room temperature is 34 degrees.]

[It is 10 degrees lower than the optimum temperature.]

[Running the rapid cooling algorithm.]

Wooong!

Kyung-joon’s air conditioner began to glow with intense mana.

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