The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 4.2
‘…Didn’t really need to go as far as having him as my attendant.’
I inwardly broke into a cold sweat.
The original condition I proposed was simply, “Please listen to my words just for a month.”
But thanks to the ‘Charisma of the Dark Flame Dragon,’ it got translated and popped out like that.
‘…Doesn’t matter. If not this way, he wouldn’t have easily cooperated.’
I cleared my throat.
Hans stood beside me, his expression a mix of disdain and annoyance.
A type I had often encountered on Earth.
The type that wouldn’t easily acknowledge others.
‘I needed a mage who’d wholeheartedly indulge in what I consider ‘studying.’ This might work out just fine.’
I looked at the pile of basic magic textbooks stacked up like a mountain.
‘When will I ever finish all of this?’
Studying through conventional methods would probably require at least a few years of diving into these books.
‘I need a shortcut.’
I recalled the characteristics of being a ‘Grand Practitioner.’
-innately sees through the essence of magic!
There was a method that perfectly aligned with this ability.
“Start reciting to me the basic theories equivalent to a 1st-tier from now on.”
“…Recite to you?”
“Yes, just focus on the essential parts and skip the unnecessary details.”
I couldn’t ignore the existing theories entirely.
After all, my goal was to be a teacher.
Whether I accept or discard them, I need to know them.
‘With my Grand Practitioner ability, just listening to summaries from others should be enough.’
Hans responded confidently.
“Understood. I’ll do as you wish.”
Hans still didn’t acknowledge me.
He seemed unable to accept what had just happened.
“…Let’s begin. First, the section on the attributes of star patterns. In White Magic, there are elemental attributes, manipulation attributes, summoning attributes, and sacred attributes.”
“Let’s skip over those common-sense parts.”
I was familiar with the information that came from the game setting.
“Each attribute has its own pattern for manifestation in the stars. Elemental magic is primarily based on the patterns of the Seventeen Geometries… If I may describe the first pattern…”
As I was listening to the explanation, another issue arose.
I couldn’t understand the explanation.
No, to be precise, it bothered me.
Just like when I first saw the core of the star.
“Can I ask something? In the case of the first geometric pattern convergence of triangles, is there a reason for setting the second angle to 45 degrees?”
“That’s the most efficient for mana acceleration…”
“After attenuating the second angle, is there a method to proportionally shorten the adjacent side instead?”
“…”
Hans fell silent, as if struck dumb.
It seemed he didn’t grasp the meaning of my words.
“…Never mind. Just continue with the explanation.”
“…The second pattern is…”
The explanation continued, and the agitation persisted.
Feeling like pointing out every detail would be endless, I decided to move on. Instead, I gently closed my eyes.
“The fifth pattern utilizes mana rotation. The transformation of mana starting from the peak of the Pentagram…”
Within my closed sight, stars emerged from the darkness.
I attempted to draw the star as Hans described.
I wasn’t satisfied.
This time, I drew the star in my own way.
I tried modifying the star that Hans had taught me earlier.
It felt better than before.
But it still wasn’t perfect.
This time, I drew the star completely in my own way.
‘This is it.’
A sense of satisfaction naturally filled me.
“Master? What are you doing?”
“Never mind me, just continue chanting.”
“…Okay. After moving mana using the Major Transformation method…”
The same thing repeated.
I listened to Hans’s words and repeated drawing and erasing stars in my mind.
‘Why have magicians been drawing stars so inefficiently until now?’
It didn’t make sense to me.
‘It would be good to try implementing it myself.’
Since I had only imagined it in my mind, I needed to confirm how it would actually activate.
Luckily, I had a good demonstration assistant.
“Now, try implementing the star as I instruct.”
“Implement it as I instruct?”
Seemingly offended, eyebrows furrowed.
“Now, try drawing a star with this pattern.”
“What kind of bizarre pattern is this?”
“Just give it a try.”
Hans scrunched up his face in disapproval.
However, due to our agreement, he obediently followed my instructions.
And…
Paf!
“…?”
Hans, witnessing the magic he manifested, wore a perplexed expression.
It was the same expression he had when facing my fire magic earlier.
Even to me, it was evident that a dazzling ‘light’ magic unfolded.
“W-what’s this?”
“I need to take a nap, so hurry up. The next pattern is…”
He explained each pattern, and as time passed, Hans’ expression turned increasingly absurd.
* * *
The Duke walked through the corridors of his mansion, wearing a deeply furrowed expression.
It was all due to the ugly words his son had thrown at him not long ago.
On that day, I will present a shock to you, my father.
“Hah. The madman.”
A bitter laugh escaped his lips.
Just thinking about it made his teeth grind.
“That’s it. This time, I’ll strip him of his family status and drive him out.”
Originally, it was long overdue to drive him away.
Despite the dislike, he couldn’t let go of his son and had let time slip by.
Then, across the corridor, he saw a familiar face.
It was Hans, the mage he had privately employed from the guild.
“I greet Your Grace.”
“Well, well, it’s been a while.”
The Duke’s expression softened.
“I’ve heard that my son has been bothering you lately. I apologize for that.”
However, Hans’ reaction was peculiar.
“…That’s not true.”
“What do you mean?”
“…It might sound presumptuous, but how much do Your Grace know about the Young Duke?”
It was an odd conversation.
“What are you talking about?”
Hans showed an even more peculiar reaction.
His face was filled with confusion.
“Perhaps we haven’t truly understood the Young Duke.”
