The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 6.2
A lunatic.
That must be what Cal called me in his mind.
The actions pulled by Van were despicable, unworthy of respect or even the title of ‘trash’, let alone “brother.”
‘Why was such a person born into our family, and moreover, as my elder brother?’
Mana insensitivity couldn’t be an excuse.
He was just trash.
‘The day that damned guy changes won’t come.’
However, after returning to the family from the academy, strange rumors began to circulate.
That Van had changed.
Into an even crazier lunatic.
‘Delusional disorder, too?’
While his disruptive behavior seemed to have subsided, this seemed to be a more serious issue, depending on how you looked at it.
Who knew what kind of catastrophe he might cause.
Turns out, his apprehensions were accurate.
Working so hard and still just at the level of a third star rank. If you ever need my help, reach out. I’m your big brother, I’ll offer guidance.
What nonsense.
It wasn’t just an ordinary delusion disorder!
“Damn it, how did I make such a mistake.”
He knew that the seal of the Lord of Darkness had weakened over the years.
He had made an unforgivable mistake in his anger toward his elder brother.
“At least five minutes. I have to hold out for at least five minutes.”
He didn’t believe Van’s delusions.
If things got to that point, his father, who would have noticed the anomaly, should arrive.
Graaaaaagh!!
Finally, the Lord of Darkness revealed its form.
‘…Can I do this?’
Cal’s hands and feet froze with a chilling sensation.
The Lord of Darkness hadn’t fully regained its strength yet.
It might be only a tenth of its prime, but Cal, just a student from the academy, wasn’t capable enough to face it.
‘…If only I were truly a genius.’
Cal clenched his fist.
isn’t it true that you’re lacking?
As frustrating as it was, Van’s words weren’t wrong.
Being a third star ranked student in the second year was undoubtedly a significant achievement.
But that was within the standards of an ‘ordinary student.’
In front of true prodigies, he felt nothing but insignificance.
The sense of inferiority surged again, and he gritted his teeth.
“With me here, there’s nothing to worry about.”
Once again, Van’s insane words echoed.
“I told you to shut up!!”
Fwoosh!
Holy Blast.
It was a third star manifestation spell attribute magic.
The most powerful anti magic spell Cal could currently employ.
However, the Lord of Darkness merely flinched, taking no actual impact from the attack.
Ghoooooooo!!!
Just agitating it needlessly.
“Using manifestation magic to deal a blow while stalling time is useless. Since its astral body isn’t complete yet, that’s the part you should target. For now, unleash the ‘Binding of Souls” spell.”
It was a basic manipulation system of first-tier magic.
‘Could a spell like that even work?’
“What are you waiting for? Just do it!!”
Under the strength conveyed in Van’s voice, Cal unknowingly followed the instruction.
Poof!
The ‘Binding of souls’ unfolded.
It was a basic manipulation spell that captured entities like spirits.
Not something that would affect the Lord of Darkness in any way.
“In that state, convert the mana from the 5th axis of the stars to the 3rd axis through Sigma transformation.”
“!!”
An incomprehensible command.
‘Huh?! What do you mean!”
Closing his eyes and following it, something unbelievable happened.
Whooosh!!
The star containing mana vibrated, maximizing the ‘restraint’ attribute.
‘This… is this comparable to a fourth-star suppression magic?’
Of course, it wasn’t exactly the same as real fourth-star magic.
It lacked stability and other aspects, but the effect of ‘restraint’ maximized for a brief moment.
“Why are you standing there dumbstruck? Keep overlapping the Binding of Spirits just like that. Then, use the second-tier manipulation spell, Holy Exorcism…”
Cal followed Van’s instructions quickly.
Ghoooooooo!!!
The Lord of Darkness roared and thrashed about.
It really had an effect!
‘No way…’
Cal looked at Van as if he couldn’t believe it.
Van stood confidently with crossed arms, displaying an indifferent expression as though this was to be expected.
‘It wasn’t an exaggerated delusion after all?’
However, there was no time to dwell on those thoughts.
Crash!
“Argh!!”
The restraint spell broke.
As time passed, the Lord of Darkness regained more of its power.
“We have no choice now. With only two minutes left, use any shield magic to hold on somehow.”
“!!”
It was an unbelievable remark.
How could he endure for two minutes against such a monstrous creature?
However…
“Can do. I will help you.”
‘Damn it!’
Cal cursed and followed Van’s instructions.
He couldn’t understand himself.
But what was even more unbelievable was…
“Use astral attacks. Manipulate mana in reverse technique to strengthen the rifts in the shield.”
“Concentrate mana at the tip of the star to reinforce the shield’s fractures.”
“Next…”
Statements completely unrelated to the theories learned at the academy.
The kind of content that, if heard by professors, would have them throwing stones, claiming ignorance of the basics of magic studies.
‘But there’s an effect.’
Cal’s shield, only at the level of a mere 3rd rank, was holding off the attacks of the dark lord.
Tick-tock.
10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute passed.
Clang.
It was finally the agreed-upon 5 minutes.
Contrary to expectations, his father hadn’t arrived yet.
There was no more room for error, no more time to waste.
In a moment of rising despair, Van stepped in front of Cal.
“Well done. Now it’s my turn.”
