I Give Up on the BL Novel's Male Leads - Chapter 4
Belaine Academy was a gathering place for prodigies whose abilities had manifested.
The academy claims to be egalitarian, regardless of social status, but that wasn’t entirely true. Despite declarations of equality, the reality was that it was impossible to ignore the differences in social status within the academy.
This was especially true for someone from a modest family like mine. However, there were exceptions.
For instance, my childhood friend Damon, a young duke from a ducal family, treated me without any regard for status.
“Were you okay? I heard you were sick for a few days.”
As I was about to put my bag down at my new seat, Damon approached me.
“Yes, I received the medicine you sent. Thank you, Damon.”
Damon was an air elementalist, with an enigmatic appearance marked by his blue hair and purple eyes.
I was in class 1. 4th year, class 1. This meant it was an elite class composed only of students who had the highest manifestation of their abilities and the best understanding of the theory.
“Could you show me the notes for the progress made while I was absent?”
“I already took notes for you as well.”
I smiled and took the notebook Damon handed me.
“Thanks, you’re the best.”
He chuckled and sat down in the seat right in front of me.
I was relieved as I checked the notes. Everything was the content I had already pre-studied, and I was familiar enough to understand it by just reading.
Typically, the ability to wield magic was considered more important, but the academy was different.
The capability to handle magic was fundamental, and to stay competitive, one had to study and master the complex and delicate magic circles.
“I heard you were ill, are you better now?”
“Yes, Professor. Thank you.”
Professor Shalian, who was also a water elementalist like me, seemed quite favorable towards me.
He had been the homeroom teacher of my class during the period when classes were divided by element.
“Today, we’ll practice manipulating magical power without a wand.”
The professor waved his wand, and desks moved towards the wall.
As students got up, the chairs moved on their own to stack against one side of the room.
“As many of you know, a wand is merely a tool designed to make the use of magical power more convenient. In real life, you should be able to use magic even without a wand. While having a wand makes casting spells easier, you won’t always be able to go into battle with a wand in hand. So, it’s necessary to be prepared, right?”
Each class had a capacity of ten students.
We stood in a line without touching the wands tucked next to our uniforms.
Edwin, who had ignored my greeting earlier, stood behind me with a dark expression. When our eyes met, I smiled brightly, hoping to survive his glower.
By now, any semblance of a mysterious image I might have had was completely gone. He looked at me with a scowl that screamed discomfort.
“This way, you can protect yourself in emergencies.”
The professor tapped a small bag with his wand, and it expanded to the size of the classroom door.
Tapping it again, the bag opened wide, and a creature that resembled a human but wasn’t quite one, leaped out.
“Today’s class will be assisted by Keleb.”
The standard length of a wand was similar to a baton, but many adorned theirs with ornaments or increased their size to express individuality.
In my case, due to limited pocket money, mine remained white and semi-transparent, its basic form.
The girls’ wands were typically very elaborate.
They often hung with jewels imbued with magical power to adjust their abilities.
This doesn’t mean the boys’ wands were plain, though.
The issue with the boys was more about the mischief they committed with their wands rather than the decorations.
Of course, hanging things on it didn’t significantly enhance one’s inherent abilities.
At best, it slightly adjusted the natural talent they possessed.
“Beep.”
“Without using your elemental attributes, release your magical power entirely and send it into the circle. The magical power sent into Keleb’s circle will be safely transported to another dimension.”
The fluffy creature creating a transparent circle in front of it was a magical beast named Keleb.
Usually, such creatures are well-trained to assist in practice sessions.
Keleb was split into five entities for two students each to practice channeling their magical power.
For us, 4th-year students of class 1, it was not a difficult task, and everyone took turns firing their magic.
Just when it was about to be my turn again and the atmosphere seemed unusually calm, an accident occurred.
Bang!
A loud noise erupted, and all eyes turned towards Edwin at its center.
“Squeak!”
Edwin had managed to knock out the Keleb in front of him.
Such a feat was not something easily achieved, even for fourth-year academy students.
“What happened?”
Professor Shalian looked at him in surprise.
“Oh dear. It seems his magical power was too strong and distorted the space. It’s nothing serious, everyone please focus on your own practice!”
Excessive magical power could indeed warp space.
The mirror Keleb was holding couldn’t withstand Edwin’s magic and shattered, with fragments floating in the air.
The overflow of magical power that should have been transported to another dimension caused the Keleb to faint due to its impact on our space.
