I Became the Only Non-mage in the Academy

Chapter 58: Pillager

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In Epic World, there are three professions that let you nurture characters in a supportive role: blacksmithing, alchemy, and cooking.

Among them, there were over 20,000 types of recipes related to alchemy alone.

It wouldve been great if the game company provided instructions on how to create these, but they only revealed the ingredients, not the actual recipes.

It was really a struggle back then.

To uncover those 20,000 recipes, I went through all sorts of trials and tribulations.

And it wasn't just me; other players who joined later also began to discover various things.

In the end, we managed to reveal 19,852 recipes. Despite spending 20,000 hours out of a possible 50,000, that was all we could uncover.

That's why I hoped to reveal at least some of them here in this world.

You could call it a collector's passion.

And so, I started teaching here.

Kill two birds with one stone, boost my reputation and spread some influence.

After all, this kind of knowledge is basic.

Truly basic knowledge.

In the realm of dark arts, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to compare this to creating a void and filling it with the energy of the universe.

Regardless, after finishing 12 hours of lectures, I returned to the real world.

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Raei Translations

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-Today I realized Veritas. Veritas is a genius. I thought he'd just provide a few more recipes, but he straight-up started lecturing, LOL.

-Starting today, I'm going to pray in the direction of Veritas every day.

-Tuning herbs with magic to change their properties is seriously insane.

-And the lecture in the middle? It had me wondering if I should start learning magic. But then he said to just create an artifact instead, and that was mind-blowing.

-Listening to the lecture, it seems like tuning is even more important than talent?

-Ingredients are 30%, recipes are 30%, and the ability to control magic is 30%. So, all are important.

-But what about the remaining 10%?

-Maybe? He didnt say. Perhaps it's something like the environment.

The reactions were explosive.

An overwhelming number of comments were posted, and highlights from the lecture were already being spread on sites like YouTube. Seeing these reactions, I casually got up.

...About 15 hours have passed.

It was past noon. I headed downstairs to eat.

"You're here?"

"Yeah."

The others were already seated and eating. Kim Seohyun was twirling spaghetti onto his fork, while Hong Yuhwa sipped her tea elegantly.

"You're back?"

"Yeah."

I took a sip from my tea, which was warm.

"You really stirred things up yesterday."

"Well, you guys went through more. From what I heard, nobody got hurt."

"Is that so."

Hong Yuhwas lips curled into a slight smile. She tried to hold back her amusement and said with a haughty tone, "Well, what can I say? You were impressive too. You captured two Mines, right?"

"True, I am pretty awesome."

As I replied in a teasing manner, Hong Yuhwa rolled her eyes playfully.

I took a sip of my black tea. The moderately bitter taste swirled around in my mouth.

"Are you planning to head back tonight?"

"Tonight? Technically, my day off extends till tomorrow."

Yesterday felt incredibly long.

But I've been putting off training for a while, so I'd like to get to it.

"What about you?"

"I'll head back today. I need to study."

Come to think of it, final exams were approaching.

In the last exam, I dominated both the written and practical sections, claiming the top spot.

Kim Seohyun came in second, and Ersil ranked third.

"This time, I won't let you win," Ersil commented, taking a seat next to me.

"That's because I've completed a new technique recently."

"Really?"

"Yes. Kim Seohyun might be a formidable opponent, but this time, I'll surpass him."

Our eyes met, and I was captivated by the star-shaped pupils in Ersil's eyes.

"I intend to surpass you as well," she declared.

"Sorry to break it to you, but the one to beat him will be me," Hong Yuhwa interjected with a flare in her voice.

"You think so?" Ersil smirked.

"Of course."

I took another sip of my tea.

It's likely going to be tough. Given that the technique Ersil mentioned is probably a dreamy illusion, one that interferes with reality. At this point, Kim Seohyun might be the only one who could counter it.

While Hong Yuhwa does have a chance, it's not guaranteed.

'She doesn't seem to know about the Pillager talent yet.'

I might need to stick with Hong Yuhwa for a while.

The talent of Pillager.

It's an exceptional and unparalleled talent.

It's on par with what Kim Seohyun or Ersil have.

That's why I was considering investing time in helping Hong Yuhwa awaken that talent.

'Kim Seohyun should also start tapping into his root power soon. I'll have to team up with him.'

There's a lot to do.

However, there's only so much one can achieve at once.

"Yuhwa."

"Hmm?"

"Are you free tomorrow?"

Thud.

A peculiar noise interrupted our conversation.

Ersil, who was about to sip her tea, looked stunned and set down her cup.

"What's the matter?"

"Are you okay?"

"No, it's nothing. But, why do you ask?"

"We should train together."

"Train?" Both Ersil and Hong Yuhwa tilted their heads in confusion.

"You're not... trying to pull a fast one on Hong Yuhwa, are you?"

Ersil's lips curled into a playful smirk.

I shook my head. "Yuhwa has a hidden talent, you know."

"Me?" Hong Yuhwa looked puzzled.

"Yes, you do."

I sipped my tea.

Though not as great as Seoha's, her talent is indeed exceptional and comparable to hers.

"If she manages to awaken that talent, she might even stand a chance against Kim Seohyun or Ersil."

"You think?" Hong Yuhwa asked.

"I don't even stand a chance," I admitted, shrugging.

The talent of Pillager is indeed extraordinary, a power close to being mystical. It might even be capable of stealing my abilities.

But I can't beat it.

The most potent power I possess is the Body Against Heaven and the foundational stats it provides.

To put it bluntly, facing Hong Yuhwa or Ersil Merhen would be quite the challenge for me.

On the other hand, I find Kim Ara and Kim Seohyun challenging.

Their attacks can't simply be negated with brute strength.

While I can fend them off, countering their physical assaults is no easy task.

So why should I train with you?

Because it's the quickest way to become stronger. Plus, aren't you curious? If you train with me, you might uncover my weaknesses.

You seem confident.

Hong Yuhwa smirked.

Fine. Let's train together.

What about me? I'm curious about weaknesses too.

Ersil as well?

Ersil's expression was uncertain.

If she learns about the Pillager talent, Hong Yuhwa would be the one facing the most trouble.

"I dont think that's a good idea."

"So, are you saying I can reveal my weaknesses?"

"No, that's not it. If your talent emerges, wouldn't Ersil be the most troubled?"

"Fine. In that case, I'll decline as well."

Upon hearing Hong Yuhwa's words, Ersil's gaze settled on me, as if questioning my decision.

I simply shrugged in response.

We arrived at the training room of Korea Hero Academy.

It wasn't renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities.

There were certainly places with superior facilities, but Korea has a unique flow of spirit energy. Hence, heroes born in Korea often tend to be more exceptional.

Beneath Korea runs a massive ley line.

Recognizing its power, the grand hero sensed it and relocated the Tower of Trials to an island above the East Sea, where the ley line's energy was strongest.

Because of this, regardless of the facility they train in, heroes from all over the world gather either at Korea Hero Academy or at academies in America.

The American schools had various systems, making them comparable to Korea Hero Academy.

"So, what kind of training are we doing?" Hong Yuhwa asked, looking at me. Her eyes sparkled with a competitive spirit.

"We'll start with some light exercises," I replied.

"That sounds easy enough for me."

However, 30 minutes after we started training, she was gasping for breath, almost collapsing.

In truth, Hong Yuhwa is primarily a mage. While she didn't neglect her physical training, she couldn't match up to warriors.

I might not be on par with top-ranked students either, but at least I had significantly improved.

The 'Black Divine Martial Arts' technique is unbelievably efficient.

There's a saying that one improves daily. I could feel my body strengthening, bit by bit.

[Breaking the physical limits. The power of the Black Divine Martial Arts is fierce, almost uncontrollable. But by applying it to the body, its performance becomes even more potent.]

[Isn't it pointless to tell Lee Seoha? The Tianma from the previous era wasn't even that strong]

Heavenly Demon and Heavenly Spirit exchanged remarks.

I paused my stretching and observed Hong Yuhwa. Although worn out, she was panting with pride, not wanting to appear weak before me.

'I really have changed.' I realized. Normally, I would've been panting right next to her.

Of course, that didn't mean I was going to go easy on her.

"Let's move on to the next exercise. It's another physical workout," I announced.

"Eek."

Hong Yuhwa grimaced at my words.

enjoy! :)

damn is this hajoon's personal trainer arc?

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