The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 16.2
I had a slightly surprised expression.
‘That’s Professor Burnstein, the head professor of “Magical Theory” for the regulars!’
He was the professor responsible for the magical theory in the regular department.
‘Why did he come? It can’t be related to the Rapalt Duchy.’
Burnstein was famously an eccentric who had no interest in the politics within the academy and solely focused on magical theory research.
A true ‘expert.’
‘What should I do? Professor Burnstein is not someone I can easily deal with.’
I felt a sense of difficulty.
Valic shouted nervously,
“Y-Yes, Professor Burnstein! Doing such a thing in a real battle…!”
However,
“Silence.”
“!!”
“It’s not a conversation for someone who doesn’t even know the ‘F’ in fractal.”
Valic’s face turned pale.
It was only then that I caught onto Burnstein’s intentions.
‘He’s not trying to be hostile. He’s genuinely asking as a scholar.’
He had always been such a character.
Dedicating his entire life to the study of magical theory.
Professor Burnstein was purely curious.
He wanted to know if my unraveling technique could be applied in real combat.
‘…This isn’t a bad situation, is it? It’s an opportunity to give people an even greater shock.’
If I wanted to pass, I had to show an overwhelmingly impressive performance that no one could deny.
Professor Burnstein would be the perfect opponent for that.
“Well, you can prove that directly. Professor, would you mind demonstrating the ‘Ring of Fire’ spell for me?”
“!!”
It was a representative attack spell with a fractal structure.
Fire forming rings, flying in a circular motion.
“Ring, for you? You’ll die.”
Burnstein frowned.
However, I nodded.
“No, I can do it.”
The reason for my overflowing confidence was always the same.
<Probability of Unraveling the Tsundere Weirdo Professor’s Magic>
100%
‘I can do it!’
“Professor, today you’ll experience a new realm of magical theory.”
In the end, Burnstein reluctantly ascended the platform, furrowing his brow.
“…I hope your skill matches at least half of your confidence.”
Whoosh
Flames soared, drawing a ring in the air.
A fearsome momentum.
‘…Huh? Professor, did you unleash too much power?’
I momentarily flinched and checked the success rate again.
It was still 100%.
‘…Is it really a genuine 100%?’
The majesty of the flames I faced directly was no joke.
However, to achieve successful business, one must be willing to take risks.
I summoned courage.
Thanks to the charisma of the Dark Flame Dragon, an overwhelmingly arrogant voice echoed.
“You may shoot.”
Boom!
The flames approached head-on, drawing a ring.
One fortunate aspect was that the speed was slower than expected.
‘Perhaps it’s showing consideration. Just in case I fail, it won’t cause harm.’
I looked at Professor Burnstein.
Although he wore a fearsome expression, a faint hint of concern was perceptible.
‘Alright! I will grant your wish, Professor Burnstein!’
Unraveling the fractal structure had been a long-standing theme for Professor Burnstein.
Perhaps the reason for him attending this conference was precisely the topic of unraveling the fractal structure.
‘The Ring of Fire’s fractal structure is a distinct area.’
I could see small sectors forming a larger one repeatedly.
However, it wasn’t just about the structure.
There were other stars’ installations to make the structure strong, interference devices to avoid magical disruptions, and so on.
‘The strength of the bond may be lower than a pure fractal, but it makes magic approaches exceptionally challenging.’
In analogy, earlier, it was like breaking a sturdy rock standing still, and now, it was like hitting a bird in rapid motion.
‘It’s possible.’
While it might be hard if it were a magical display at full power, the magic was deliberately slowed down to consider my well-being.
I stepped forward towards the flames.
Professor Burnstein’s eyes widened.
“What?! It’s dangerous!”
As expected from the tsundere eccentric professor, he was clearly worried about me getting hurt.
I was about to cast a spell, so I spoke up.
“It’s okay. Just watch carefully. Your long-cherished wish will be fulfilled, Professor.”
“!!”
I reached out towards the flames, aiming for the empty center of the circular ring.
Crackling!
The defensive spells began rejecting my hand.
“Stop! What are you trying to do with mana insensitivity?!”
Professor Burnstein shouted in frustration.
He had a point.
No matter how much I understood the vulnerabilities, with my tiny speck of mana, it was impossible to unravel this magic.
Nonetheless,
“I did say I could do it, didn’t I?”
Shadows rose from my hand.
Invisible to anyone’s eyes, especially sharp shadows.
My secret weapon.
The mysterious magic obtained after clearing the Cave of Lamentations, ‘Shadow Blade.’
Creak.
The sound of something being cut echoed, and once again, a miracle unfolded.
Crumble.
The ring of fire collapsed into pieces.
Just like when the fractal magic circle crumbled earlier.
The room fell silent.
Professor Burnstein stared at me in astonishment.
Not only Professor Burnstein, but everyone in the room directed shocked gazes at me.
