The Player Hides His Past – Chapter 38 – Performance Test (1)

Author: LyraDhani

Having to wait long.

It was surprising even for the teacher who spent most of his time with her.

The pointed hat moved up and down.

Is this really his disciple?

He sighed.

-… Disciple. Do you know the feeling of discouragement?

“…”

The teacher asked.

But there was no answer that came back either both from her mouth or her head.

Jessie’s eyes were on the smartphone screen.

To be exact, it was fixed on the man in the video.

Her teacher, the pointed hat lamented once more.

– My heart breaks. It’s falling apart…!

The pointed hat contained the wisdom of an archmage.

In fact, it was like the alter ego of the archmage itself.

– Get hit by reality, that’s what those words of this world’s language mean…

The pointed hat was making a fuss.

It was all about the guy in the video, Hoyeol.

Because man changed his one and only disciple.

It was certainly a surprise.

Even just looking at the current video, he felt like that.

While the man was definitely an adventurer, he manifested his magic freely.

There was no stereotypical manifestation of the adventurers.

That figure was enough to attract the attention of his disciple who had doubts about magic.

“…How did he understand?”

That alone was great enough.

By suddenly appearing at the regular conference.

Pointing out Chief Mage Marcelo’s presentation.

Even copying Marcelo’s magic and manifesting it.

It was exploration, interference, and manifestation.

It was as if he perfectly understood the concept of magic that even his disciples couldn’t easily accept.

– …No, beyond that.

He was more than a genius.

Of course, the pointed hat didn’t voice his feeling.

No matter how the man did it.

Jessie had finally erased her doubts about magic.

That was the saddest thing about being a teacher.

Even if he explained it to her all the time, she wouldn’t believe it.

How could she change her mind right away when she saw the man?

– My lovely disciple. All men are wolves!

Of course, it was a joke.

It was not because he was a man, it was because he was an adventurer.

Because a fellow adventurer perfectly understood the concept of magic.

Jessie was also able to break the wall of prejudice.

– I can tell right away. That sharp look and arrogant tone. I’m sure. He’s definitely a guy with no blood or tears. He’ll definitely make a girl suffer…

Tap tap–

He suddenly heard a noise.

The pointed hat, which had been talking behind the man’s back, flinched.

And at present.

“Wow! I envy you! Hoyeol-nim!”

Exclamation marks returned to Jessie’s eyes.

Jessie was carrying out a mage class quest.

So naturally, she went in and out of the Mage Tower and visited the mages’ lab.

“It’s much better than the labs of skilled mages!”

However, even Jessie only belonged to the lower class of the Mage Tower.

So she could only get in and out of the lab of apprentices and skilled mages.

It was only natural that Hoyeol’s laboratory surprised her.

“Sit down and wait.”

“Ah, yes! I’ll wait!”

“Unfortunately, I don’t have tea for you.”

“…Tea?”

“There is no rocket delivery to the Mage Tower.”

…What kind of tea is he talking about?

Americano or black tea?

Rocket delivery?

Is rocket delivery a new magic?

Jessie was curious, but she held back.

‘A well thought-out question…!’

She couldn’t throw away the chance to ask questions just because of this little curiosity.

Jessie sat at the guest table and waited for Hoyeol.

Staring would be rude, right?

Glance–

Jessie moved her pupils tactfully under her pointed hat.

Sksk–

Hoyeol grabbed a feather pen as soon as he sat down at his desk.

Then, without hesitation, he began to scramble something on the parchment.

Jessie was startled.

‘Are you doing research as soon as you get back?’

She probably shouldn’t interrupt him.

‘But you told me to wait…!’

Jessie risked being rude and sat quietly and waited.

To not disturb him.

She didn’t even turn her eyes to Hoyeol anymore.

However.

“?”

…It’s so quiet?

At some point.

She couldn’t hear the feather pen creaking.

She supposed she had waited long enough.

Glance–

Looking at Hoyeol, he remained the same.

Straight waist on the back of the chair.

Perfectly balanced jaw and neck and arm angles.

Yeah, his posture hadn’t changed a bit.

“!”

His eyelids were closed.

Even at a glance, his posture looked uncomfortable.

At first, she couldn’t even imagine him falling asleep.

She thought over and over that he was probably just meditating.

However, as she focused her attention, she heard breathing.

…Yes, Hoyeol was sleeping.

In an upright position without a trace of disturbance.

‘As expected, I can’t do this today.’

Jessie rose carefully from her chair.

Then she tried to sneak out of the lab and stopped.

In front of the desk where Hoyeol was sleeping.

With a glance, Jessie looked at Hoyeol’s face.

The appearance of Hoyeol, who was asleep.

Shake–

Jessie shook her head for a moment.

‘…That was impolite!’

She was glad she didn’t get caught!

Snug–

Jessie took a deep breath after closing the lab door.

Jessie whispered to her teacher, the pointed hat.

“For a person with no blood or tears. He’s so humane.”

…Did I fall asleep?

When I opened my eyes, I was in the same position.

I felt like I’d been overdoing it all over again.

Actually, all I did was put a spoon on the table.

I was so weak that I didn’t even have the strength to hold a spoon like this.

‘…Wait.’

I felt like something was missing.

As if I had completely forgotten something…

Yes, Jessie Heinness.

“Oh.”

Jessie was nowhere to be seen in the lab.

I didn’t even notice her leaving.

How deeply did I feel sleep?

When I checked the time, about five hours had passed.

…I slept for five hours in this uncomfortable position?

Even so, I didn’t feel any cramps.

This was the level at which formality dominated my body.

Anyway, I felt bad for Jessie.

I fell asleep after accepting her question.

‘This isn’t good.’

Jessie Heinness.

The relationship with her was more important than the relationship with any other player.

There was nothing good about making an enemy out of the top ranker.

Aside from her status, Jessie was an inspiration to me.

‘To be more exact, Jessie’s skill is an inspiration.’

Anyway, let’s answer her as kindly as possible when we meet next time.

I was the type of person who couldn’t afford to live being indebted to anyone because of my pride.

“It’s too bad there’s no tea.”

…I’ll keep some green tea bags for hospitality.

At what point did I fall asleep?

I could tell by looking at the parchment.

I had fallen asleep after requesting an appraisal.

A reply to my request had shown up on the parchment.

– I understand. The type of tools that can be made with the items you requested for appraisal. To be able to meet your requirements. I will analyze them in detail and report them.

My requirement was simple.

Above all, the level restrictions.

Even if there was a compromise in the effect, I needed magic tools and items that I could use right away.

But fortunately, I leveled up 50 levels at once by defeating Greed of the Seven Deadly Sins.

I added to that answer.

– It doesn’t matter how much it costs.

…Isn’t this the worst line in bargaining?

However, for the mages of the Mage Tower, wealth and honor were as meaningless as they were to Grandfel.

I didn’t know about other adventurers but I wasn’t about to rip off Mage Tower.

I shifted my gaze from the parchment.

To the pile of books on one side of the desk.

Those were the magic books that I asked Marcelo under the pretext of research.

I opened the book at the top and, sure enough, I saw unfamiliar words.

“I see.”

Of course, what was more unfamiliar was my understanding of such books.

It didn’t even take me much effort to understand.

Compared to the magic and concepts presented at the regular conference.

This was elementary level.

Nevertheless, the reason why I needed this low-level magic book was simple.

Because my level was terrible.

To put it simply, a bottomless pit.

That was me.

Float–

A sphere of magic floated in the air.

The basic magic of pure mana, light.

Beginner’s skill to light up the surroundings.

The moment you changed your job to mage class.

This was one of the beginner skills you learned.

Learning such a basic skill,

Why am I learning that through magic instead of skill?

It was simple.

Because I wasn’t a mage, I was a demon hunter.

Of course, the mages of Mage Towers wouldn’t even imagine I was a demon hunter.

Suddenly, I recalled my class identity.

But let’s think positively.

“I’m going to build up the basics.’

Let’s think of it as closing the bottomless hole.

I belatedly entered the beginner level.

Isn’t that inefficient?

It was natural for such a question to arise.

However, it only applied to skills.

Magic and skill were different.

Magic, unlike skills, could be creative.

Like now.

Float–

I repeatedly manifested the light.

Soon, dozens of mana balls floated in the air.

Even if it was beginner magic, its essence was a mass of mana.

Exploration, interference, and manifestation.

If you go through that series of processes…

Crackle–

The mana sphere could become a fire sphere.

Bzz–

It could be an electric sphere.

Whiing–

It could even become a small storm.

‘Of course, only within what my mana can handle.’

Magic with different properties.

Perhaps because dozens of them were manifested at the same time.

…The mana consumed is no joke!

Because of this, it seemed that using it wouldn’t be easy even when the Natural Enemy Relationship was active.

I realized it once again.

I was still very weak.

Even if my level went up fast, I was only at level 226.

My level was so slow that it wouldn’t be strange if I sunk anytime because of this heavy pride.

Likewise, this meant that I lacked basic skills.

‘I really don’t think I have time to rest.’

To stop the bottomless pit on both sides.

What if I struggle and it doesn’t work?

As I was in the middle of worrying.

Knock knock–

“?”

Someone knocked on the door.

That someone.

There was no need to ask who it was.

At the same time, the quest window flashed.

[Quest: Marcelo’s Research]

Mage of the Mage Tower, Chief Mage Marcelo.

In order for him to reach an advanced level of magic.

He wants you to join.

– Accept Marcelo’s offer. (Successful)

– Demonstrate your ability. (In progress)

Convince the majority of senior mages. (0/20)

Yeah, I thought it was too quiet.

Chief Mage.

No matter how powerful he might be in the Mage Tower, not all mages were convinced by Marcelo’s decision.

Besides, I was a parachute.

This was like a parachute test.

I was expecting it.

I said.

“Come in, Chief Mage Marcelo.”

The door opened and Marcelo came in.

For some reason, he looked more skinny than before.

He looked surprised as soon as he opened the door.

…Is it because of the smell?

There was a ball of fire in the air just now.

It was understandable to be surprised if it was because of the burnt smell.

The borrowed lab might get burned.

Whether it was me or Marcelo.

Thinking of the amount to be compensated was already terrifying.

I quickly changed the subject.

“I know why you’re looking for me.”

“…Oh, have you heard? I’m ashamed of myself.”

Marcelo looked genuinely apologetic.

He took a moment to catch his breath and then continued.

“Everything is because of my position as a chief mage. To occupy the position of chief, senior mages constantly seek to prove their qualities to the chief mage. The same is true in this case. Because of my shortcomings…”

I shook my head.

I even get an apology from the person who gave me a parachute ride.

“No, what is lacking is their faith, not yours.”

…Well, it might be a little cheesy.

I wasn’t an ungrateful guy.

Besides, did he say that it was a position where he had to constantly prove himself?

『If he’s underestimated, he can prove himself to them. Because he’s the one who ends up making that overestimation a reality.』

It was also a familiar position for Grandfel.

I got up from my seat with the most relaxed mind

I added.

“Get used to that spot. Chief Mage Marcelo.”

Marcelo paused for a moment.