Turns out you are a magical genius?! (2)
Lee Hak-beom had already learned from his time with Kang Min-hyuk, the successor to Suhomun, that actually, he’s a magical genius.
‘It’s been two years since I started doing Double Casting research. The researcher was sluggish, but as soon as Kang Min-hyuk joined, it began to gain momentum. At first, I thought Kang’s advice was a coincidence, but as time passed, Kang seems to be leading the research on the right path. When the study was successful, it was thanks to Kang Min-hyuk’s advice. ‘
It was the moment when Kang Min-hyuk turned into “Our Hyuk-ie.”
Initially, he saw him as Suhomun’s successor. A saucy man who saw the Magic Department as a joke, Kang Min-hyuk had changed so much, it must have been difficult for him to secretly study magic under Suhomun, just thinking about it made Hak-beom’s heartache.
So he promised.
Apart from this study, he would help Kang Min-hyuk repay him for his contributions.
Kang Min-hyuk’s talent was too special to ignore, and his story moved Hak-beom.
‘By the way, I’ll take Kang Min-hyuk.’
It was a remark that angered Lee Hak-beom.
“Hyuk-ie is a vital component for the study of Double Casting, and he was the one who volunteered to join me. The Magic Department has rules and manners. According to department regulations, students can only participate in one study. Therefore, I cannot accept your request.”
“Professor Lee Hak-beom!”
Choi Byung-ho was disgruntled.
Lee Hak-beom was well aware that he was very proud, but he never dreamed that he would react like this.
Then Kang Pil-doo followed saying,
“I understand your position very well, but isn’t Double Casting an unfeasible theory? On the other hand, Kang Min-hyuk has shown clear results in his Form Change. So, if you let us borrow him for a month, I’ll send Kang Min-hyuk back. Isn’t that a win-win for us?”
Pil-doo was right.
Under the current circumstances, it was quite reasonable, but Lee Hak-beom was thinking differently.
“Unfeasible! Research has been progressing rapidly since Hyuk-ie joined. If the professor takes Hyuk-ie with him, the dual casting study once again stagnates, so will he take responsibility for that? Hyuk-ie is the heart of Double Casting research. He is so indispensable that the last month, he helped me with something that was more precious than the two years I devoted to my research.”
It was decided.
When Lee Hak-beom said this, Choi Byung-ho and Kang Pil-doo looked at each other in embarrassment.
‘What do we do?’
Considering the personality of Lee Hak-beom, once he makes up his mind, there will be no changing it.
‘What did Kang Min-hyuk do?’
Choi Byung-ho couldn’t understand.
Kang Min-hyuk.
The person who held no qualifications to be in the Magic Department was now a critical component for both pieces of research.
Even if shape change was successful, dual casting is a valuable study that cannot be compared to shape change, but that did not mean it is unnecessary. With common sense thrown out the window, Choi Byung-ho was forced to reevaluate his strategy.
“Then, let’s call in Kang Min-hyuk and leave the decision to him. Which research does he want to do?”
It was a last resort solution.
Lee Hak-beom expressed considerable dissatisfaction, but Choi Byung-ho ignored it and invited Kang Min-hyuk.
* * *
As soon as Kang Min-hyuk sat down, the professors began to tempt him.
The first is Lee Hak-beom.
“Hyuk-ie. You’re already part of the Double Casting research. Remember our conversation? I think you’re exceptional, so I’m ready to do whatever you want. So don’t take the suggestions made by these rude humans. We are already making great progress as partners in Double Casting research. If you leave now, I think the research will stop.”
It was a well-thought-of statement.
At the same time, Kang Pil-doo’s raised his eyebrows.
“Me? Rude? This is a natural suggestion as a scholar. Kang Min-hyuk. In a month, a magic arts contest will be held for magical academies around the world. Double Casting research will not succeed immediately. But, if you prove the Magic Shape Change, you can win enough the magic arts competition. Do you know what a magic conference is? If there were Nobel Prizes in the past, there is a magic academy award right at the academy. It means an authoritative position. If you succeed in this competition, you can earn considerable wealth and honor as a wizard. I assure you.”
A magic conference.
It was an attractive word.
Magic is treated as an unattractive discipline, but it is still a globally recognized position.
‘Did Min-hyuk know this?’
Lee Hak-beom’s expression was distorted.
“Answer honestly!”
“Don’t be speechless. If Professor Lee Hak-beom was in your position, he would choose the magic conference too.”
The two began to stare daggers at each other.
Kang Min-hyuk listened quietly.
He enjoyed the hot tea before him, but he needed to think seriously.
‘What should I do? ‘
There are various reasons why Kang Min-hyuk volunteered for Professor Lee Hak-beom’s research.
Using Professor Hak-beom’s research as a disguise to introduce Double Casting was needed to establish a magical foundation.
Not only that, but Professor Lee Hak-beom’s name will be valuable when he announces his research results later. That’s the original plan. The 17-year-old student had not yet made a name for himself, so he used Lee Hak-beom to prevent unpleasant incidents brought by the research results.
Lee Hak-beom wanted Kang Min-hyuk as a co-researcher.
That alone will make people see Min-hyuk differently, and the results announced later would be fully recognized.
‘I originally thought I’d announce it three months later.’
He felt that it was an appropriate amount of time.
Double Casting or Shape Change.
It’s nothing in Klinsmann’s world.
Now that the value of the two studies has peaked, he wanted to make the most of it.
That’s what Kang Min-hyuk’s father did.
‘What made Suhomun a legendary fighter was his power and how he used it.’
Kang Min-hyuk said,
“I will accept both professors’ proposals. After a month, I will attend the academic conference with Professor Kang Pil-doo. In the meantime, I will split my time equally between the two studies. If you don’t like this, or wish to follow the rule that students can only participate in one study, just drop out.”
“Oh, no.”
“……Hm.”
The two professors showed signs of dismay.
They wanted to focus on one thing and show results, but Kang’s position is firm, so they can’t say anything.
They didn’t want to lose Kang Min-hyuk.
Kang Min-hyuk was in such demand.
“Oh, and Department Head Choi Byung-ho.”
“Yes?”
“In fact, as a student, isn’t it the department head who truly benefits from my research? So, I want you to give me a ‘Magic Library Top Pass’. That’s my other condition.”
“… … ?! “
A magic library
The lower floors are open to all students, but the upper floors are not.
The upper floors contained all the spell books held by the Department of Magic, so it was not something Byung-ho could permit easily.
He considered it.
Both professor’s gaze caught both his hesitation.
‘Please approve it!’
‘For research to succeed, right?’
Min-hyuk’s eyes sparkled.
Feeling the pressure, Choi Byung-ho was forced to concede.
To ensure the research is successful, Byung-ho needed Min-hyuk.
“Okay. I’ll do that.”
“Thank you.”
The deal was set.
In the end, Kang Min-hyuk benefited the most because of the three people’s ambitions.
* * *
Kang Min-hyuk thought of Klinsmann’s suggestion.
‘Monster’s subjugation is not achievable because it is strong alone. In the end, you have to form a team. ‘
Ganghwa civilization has made tremendous progress.
But can such strong men completely subdue the monster?
It’s absolutely impossible.
After countless battles, they’ve learned it was impossible, so people chose to coexist and settle down for real.
So, Min-hyuk participated in the study.
Kang Min-hyuk thought that joining the research was his beginning as a pioneer of magic.
‘It’s a great advantage to have a high level of magic civilization. First, I need to grow up with pre-emptive knowledge. Then, I can gain a considerable position as a wizard once I announce my magical knowledge. That is the beginning of gaining power. It takes a lot of strength to challenge the impossible with one’s ability. ‘
It’s impossible right now.
But just as Suhomun’s ancestors rose to power with their bare fists, Kang was envisioning his power.
And now.
In exchange for joining the study, Kang Min-hyuk spent all his free time at the top of the magic library, reading books.
‘This knowledge is necessary to understand the world of Klinsmann accurately. That’s the only way I can comprehend it. ‘
At the top of the magic library.
There all kinds of magic books that can be found.
From number 1st to fifth.
While the fifth circle is precious, Choi Byung-ho was willing to allow Kang to enter the upper floors.
Kang Min-hyuk looked at magic.
What magical level is his world on, and how far have they developed magic?
Once he answers all these, he will know exactly how wide the gap between the two worlds is.
So that,
‘I know much information I can leak into this world. To gain influence, I must find a way to grasp power. Once it becomes public information, what I know won’t matter anymore. ‘
Kang Min-hyuk is not a saint.
Kang Min-hyuk has not lived enough to earn privileges without any thought.
Be wary of one’s own power.
Kang followed his father’s teachings thoroughly.
Time had passed.
And after the full moon.
“…… At last, a month has passed.”
Kang Min-hyuk opened his eyes like as Klinsmann.
