Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 2 – The Greedy Grimoire #2
Chapter 3 – The Greedy Grimoire #3
Chapter 4 – The Greedy Grimoire #4
Chapter 5 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #1
Chapter 6 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #2
Chapter 7 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #3
Chapter 8 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #4
Chapter 9 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #1
Chapter 10 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #2
Chapter 11 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #3
Chapter 12 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #4
Chapter 13 – Here Comes The Mutiny #1
Chapter 14 – Here Comes The Mutiny #2
Chapter 15 – Here Comes The Mutiny #3
Chapter 16 – Here Comes The Mutiny #4
Chapter 17 – At The Crossroad Of Trust #1
Chapter 18 – At The Crossroad Of Trust #2
Chapter 19 – Outside The Academy #1
Chapter 20 – Outside The Academy #2
Chapter 21 – Outside The Academy #3
Chapter 22 – Outside The Academy #4
Chapter 23 – Night In The Nadun Mountain Ranges #1
Chapter 24 – Night In The Nadun Mountain Ranges #2
Chapter 25 – Night In The Nadun Mountain Ranges #3
Chapter 26 – Mana-Vil Capital #1
Chapter 27 – Mana-Vil Capital #2
Chapter 28 – Mana-Vil Capital #3
Chapter 29 – Mana-Vil Capital #4
Chapter 30 – Catch The Genius #1
Chapter 31 – Catch The Genius #2
Chapter 32 – Catch The Genius #3
Chapter 33 – Tournament Finals #1
Chapter 34 – Tournament Finals #2
Chapter 35 – Tournament Finals #3
Chapter 36 – Tournament Finals #4
Chapter 37 – Awards Ceremony
Chapter 38 – Question And Answer #1
Chapter 39 – Question And Answer #2
Chapter 40 – Return Home After Five Years #1
Chapter 41 – Return Home After Five Years #2
Chapter 42 – Return Home After Five Years #3
Chapter 43 – Return Home After Five Years #4
Chapter 44 – I Ask You #1
Chapter 45 – I Ask You #2
Chapter 46 – I Ask You #3
Chapter 47 – Trio’S Counterattack #1
Chapter 48 – Trio’S Counterattack #2
Chapter 49 – Uh, This Is Eating? #1
Chapter 50 – Uh, This Is Eating? #2
Chapter 51 – Uh, This Is Eating? #3
Chapter 52 – The Voices Calling Him #1
Chapter 53 – The Voices Calling Him #2
Chapter 54 – The Voices Calling Him #3
Chapter 55 – Zero Library Delicacy #1
Chapter 56 – Zero Library Delicacy #2
Chapter 57 – Zero Library Delicacy #3
Chapter 58 – Zero Library Delicacy #4
Chapter 59 – Veronica’S Special Training #1
Chapter 60 – Veronica’S Special Training #2
Chapter 61 – The Second Mission #1
Chapter 62 – The Second Mission #2
Chapter 63 – The Second Mission #3
Chapter 64 – Slavers Raiding Mission #1
Chapter 65 – Slavers Raiding Mission #2
Chapter 66 – Slavers Raiding Mission #3
Chapter 67 – High Elf Ellenoa #1
Chapter 68 – High Elf Ellenoa #2
Chapter 69 – High Elf Ellenoa #3
Chapter 70 – High Elf Ellenoa #4
Chapter 71 – Convoy From The Capital #1
Chapter 72 – Convoy From The Capital #2
Chapter 73 – Convoy From The Capital #3
Chapter 74 – Superbia
Chapter 75 – A Traditional Hero (1)
Chapter 76 – A Traditional Hero (2)
Chapter 77 – A Traditional Hero (3)
Chapter 78 – A Traditional Hero (4)
Chapter 79 – Silver Medal Of Merit (1)
Chapter 80 – Silver Medal Of Merit (2)
Chapter 81 – Silver Medal Of Merit (3)
Chapter 82 – National Treasure Umbra #1
Chapter 83 – National Treasure Umbra #2
Chapter 84 – Empire Mission (1)
Chapter 85 – Empire Mission (2)
Chapter 86 – Empire Mission (3)
Chapter 87 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (1)
Chapter 88 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (2)
Chapter 89 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (3)
Chapter 90 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (4)
Chapter 91 – Leap In Sensitivity (1)
Chapter 92 – Leap In Sensitivity (2)
Chapter 93 – Leap In Sensitivity (3)
Chapter 94 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (0), End Of Volume 4
Chapter 95 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (1)
Chapter 96 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (2)
Chapter 97 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (3)
Chapter 98 – Great Forest (0)
Chapter 99 – Great Forest (1)
Chapter 100 – Great Forest (2)
Chapter 101 – Great Forest (3)
Chapter 102 – Great Forest (4)
Chapter 103 – Exotic Guests (1)
Chapter 104 – Exotic Guests (2)
Chapter 105 – Exotic Guests (3)
Chapter 106 – Exotic Guests (4)
Chapter 107 – Towards The Storm (1)
Chapter 108 – Towards The Storm (2)
Chapter 109 – Towards The Storm (3)
Chapter 110 – Towards The Storm (4)
Chapter 111 – Towards The Storm (5)
Chapter 112 – World Tree’S Reward (1)
Chapter 113 – World Tree’S Reward (2)
Chapter 114 – World Tree’S Reward (3)
Chapter 115 – Mysterious (1)
Chapter 116 – Mysterious (2)
Chapter 117 – Mysterious (3)
Chapter 118 – Book Eating Magician (1)
Chapter 119 – Book Eating Magician (2)
Chapter 120 – Book Eating Magician (3)
Chapter 121 – Crossing The Wilderness (1)
Chapter 122 – Crossing The Wilderness (2)
Chapter 123 – Crossing The Wilderness (3)
Chapter 124 – Crossing The Wilderness (4)
Chapter 125 – Life Is Timing (1)
Chapter 126 – Life Is Timing (2)
Chapter 127 – Life Is Timing (3)
Chapter 128 – Kargas’ Underground Auction (1)
Chapter 129 – Kargas’ Underground Auction (2)
Chapter 130 – Kargas’ Underground Auction (3)
Chapter 131 – Duel Bid (1)
Chapter 132 – Duel Bid (2)
Chapter 133 – Duel Bid (3)
Chapter 134 – Duel Bid (4)
Chapter 135 – The Goal Is The Port (1)
Chapter 136 – The Goal Is The Port (2)
Chapter 137 – The Goal Is The Port (3)
Chapter 138 – Unusual Passenger Ship (1)
Chapter 139 – Unusual Passenger Ship (2)
Chapter 140 – Unusual Passenger Ship (3)
Chapter 141 – Pirate Archipelago (1)
Chapter 142 – Pirate Archipelago (2)
Chapter 143 – Pirate Archipelago (3)
Chapter 144 – Pirate Archipelago (4)
Chapter 145 – Sea Dragon Aquilo (1)
Chapter 146 – Sea Dragon Aquilo (2)
Chapter 147 – Sea Dragon Aquilo (3)
Chapter 148 – Along With The Dragon (1)
Chapter 149 – Along With The Dragon (2)
Chapter 150 – Along With The Dragon (3)
Chapter 151 – Along With The Dragon (4)
Chapter 152 – Along With The Dragon (5)
Chapter 153 – Tell Me Your Wish (1)
Chapter 154 – Tell Me Your Wish (2)
Chapter 155 – One Year Later (1)
Chapter 156 – One Year Later (2)
Chapter 157 – One Year Later (3)
Chapter 158 – One Year Later (4)
Chapter 159 – One Year Later (5)
Chapter 160 – Delicacy From The East (1)
Chapter 161 – Delicacy From The East (2)
Chapter 162 – Delicacy From The East (3)
Chapter 163 – Heaven, Earth And Human Test (1)
Chapter 164 – Heaven, Earth And Human Test (2)
Chapter 165 – Heaven, Earth And Human Test (3)
Chapter 166 – The Road Home (1)
Chapter 167 – The Road Home (2)
Chapter 168 – The Road Home (3)
Chapter 169 – The Road Home (4)
Chapter 170 – Claimhb Solais (1)
Chapter 171 – Claimhb Solais (2)
Chapter 172 – Claimhb Solais (3)
Chapter 173 – Claimhb Solais (4)
Chapter 174 – Return To The Magic Tower (1)
Chapter 175 – Return To The Magic Tower (2)
Chapter 176 – Return To The Magic Tower (3)
Chapter 177 – Eye Of The Storm (1)
Chapter 178 – Eye Of The Storm (2)
Chapter 179 – Eye Of The Storm (3)
Chapter 180 – Eye Of The Storm (4)
Chapter 181 – Paracelsus’ Legacy (1)
Chapter 182 – Paracelsus’ Legacy (2)
Chapter 183 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (0)
Chapter 184 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (1)
Chapter 185 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (2)
Chapter 186 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (3)
Chapter 187 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (4)
Chapter 188 – Uninvited Guests (1)
Chapter 189 – Uninvited Guests (2)
Chapter 190 – Uninvited Guests (3)
Chapter 191 – Around The Desert (1)
Chapter 192 – Around The Desert (2)
Chapter 193 – Around The Desert (3)
Chapter 194 – Mercurius (1)
Chapter 195 – Mercurius (2)
Chapter 196 – Mercurius (3)
Chapter 197 – Mercurius (4)
Chapter 198 – Traces From The Age Of Mythology (1)
Chapter 199 – Traces From The Age Of Mythology (2)
Chapter 200 – Traces From The Age Of Mythology (3)
Chapter 201 – Sand Dragon Desertio (1)
Chapter 202 – Sand Dragon Desertio (2)
Chapter 203 – Sand Dragon Desertio (3)
Chapter 204 – Together With A Dragon (1)
Chapter 205 – Together With A Dragon (2)
Chapter 206 – Together With A Dragon (3)
Chapter 207 – Library (1)
Chapter 208 – Library (2)
Chapter 209 – Library (3)
Chapter 210 – Upcoming Battle (1)
Chapter 211 – Upcoming Battle (2)
Chapter 212 – Upcoming Battle (3)
Chapter 213 – Upcoming Battle (4)
Chapter 214 – The Swirl Of A Civil War (1)
Chapter 215 – The Swirl Of A Civil War (2)
Chapter 216 – The Swirl Of A Civil War (3)
Chapter 217 – All-Out War (1)
Chapter 218 – All-Out War (2)
Chapter 219 – All-Out War (3)
Chapter 220 – All-Out War (4)
Chapter 221 – All-Out War (5)
Chapter 222 – Babarino Plains (1)
Chapter 223 – Babarino Plains (2)
Chapter 224 – Babarino Plains (3)
Chapter 225 – Great Battle (1)
Chapter 226 – Great Battle (2)
Chapter 227 – Great Battle (3)
Chapter 228 – Great Battle (4)
Chapter 229 – Elsid’S Gifts (1)
Chapter 230 – Elsid’S Gifts (2)
Chapter 231 – Elsid’S Gifts (3)
Chapter 232 – Elsid’S Gifts (4)
Chapter 233 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (1)
Chapter 234 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (2)
Chapter 235 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (3)
Chapter 236 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (4)
Chapter 237 – Second (1)
Chapter 238 – Second (2)
Chapter 239 – Second (3)
Chapter 240 – Second (4)
Chapter 241 – Where Is This (1)
Chapter 242 – Where Is This (2)
Chapter 243 – Where Is This (3)
Chapter 244 – Where Is This (4)
Chapter 245 – The Rightful Heir (1)
Chapter 246 – The Rightful Heir (2)
Chapter 247 – The Rightful Heir (3)
Chapter 248 – Ominous Identity (1)
Chapter 249 – Ominous Identity (2)
Chapter 250 – Ominous Identity (3)
Chapter 251 – Ominous Identity (4)
Chapter 252 – Baekun Mountains (1)
Chapter 253 – Baekun Mountains (2)
Chapter 254 – Baekun Mountains (3)
Chapter 255 – Baekun Mountains (4)
Chapter 256 – Receptacle Of Solitude (1)
Chapter 257 – Receptacle Of Solitude (2)
Chapter 258 – Receptacle Of Solitude (3)
Chapter 259 – Receptacle Of Solitude (4)
Chapter 260 – Unexpected Reunion (1)
Chapter 261 – Unexpected Reunion (2)
Chapter 262 – Unexpected Reunion (3)
Chapter 263 – The Die Is Cast (1)
Chapter 264 – The Die Is Cast (2)
Chapter 265 – The Die Is Cast (3)
Chapter 266 – The Die Is Cast (4)
Chapter 267 – Three Days Free (1)
Chapter 268 – Three Days Free (2)
Chapter 269 – Three Days Free (3)
Chapter 270 – Karul Plains (1)
Chapter 271 – Karul Plains (2)
Chapter 272 – Karul Plains (3)
Chapter 273 – Karul Plains (4)
Chapter 274 – General War (1)
Chapter 275 – General War (2)
Chapter 276 – General War (3)
Chapter 277 – Revenge (1)
Chapter 278 – Revenge (2)
Chapter 279 – Revenge (3)
Chapter 280 – Revenge (4)
Chapter 281 – Revenge (5)
Chapter 282 – Followers Of The End (1)
Chapter 283 – Followers Of The End (2)
Chapter 284 – Followers Of The End (3)
Chapter 285 – Followers Of The End (4)
Chapter 286 – Emperor Moves (1)
Chapter 287 – Emperor Moves (2)
Chapter 288 – Emperor Moves (3)
Chapter 289 – Invidia (1)
Chapter 290 – Invidia (2)
Chapter 291 – Invidia (3)
Chapter 292 – Invidia (4)
Chapter 293 – Reproduction Of Myths (1)
Chapter 294 – Reproduction Of Myths (2)
Chapter 295 – Reproduction Of Myths (3)
Chapter 296 – Reproduction Of Myths (4)
Chapter 297 – Victory Scar (1)
Chapter 298 – Victory Scar (2)
Chapter 299 – Victory Scar (3)
Chapter 300 – Victory Scar (4)
Chapter 301 – Hall Of Fame (1)
Chapter 302 - Hall Of Fame (2)
Chapter 303 - End Of War Agreement (1)
Chapter 304 - End Of War Agreement (2)
Chapter 305 - End Of War Agreement (3)
Chapter 306 - Lairon, The Last Day (1)
Chapter 307 - Lairon, The Last Day (2)
Chapter 308 - Lairon, The Last Day (3)
Chapter 309 - Lairon, The Last Day (4)
Chapter 310 - Lairon, The Last Day (5)
Chapter 311 - Nastronds Demon King (1)
Chapter 312 - Nastronds Demon King (2)
Chapter 313 - Nastronds Demon King (3)
Chapter 314 - Towards The World Tree (1)
Chapter 315 - Towards The World Tree (2)
Chapter 316 - Towards The World Tree (3)
Chapter 317 - Towards The World Tree (4)
Chapter 318 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (1)
Chapter 319 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (2)
Chapter 320 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (3)
Chapter 321 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (4)
Chapter 322 - Eve Of The Storm (1)
Chapter 323 - Eve Of The Storm (2)
Chapter 324 - Eve Of The Storm (3)
Chapter 325 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (1)
Chapter 326 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (2)
Chapter 327 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (3)
Chapter 328 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (4)
Chapter 329 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (5)
Chapter 330 - Dmitra (1)
Chapter 331 - Dmitra (2)
Chapter 332 - Dmitra (3)
Chapter 333 - Dmitra (4)
Chapter 334 - Promised Night (1)
Chapter 335 - Promised Night (2)
Chapter 336 - Five Years Later (1)
Chapter 337 - Five Years Later (2)
Chapter 338 - Five Years Later (3)
Chapter 339 - Five Years Later (4)
Chapter 340 - Unknown Land (1)
Chapter 341 - Unknown Land (2)
Chapter 342 - Unknown Land (3)
Chapter 343 - Unknown Land (4)
Chapter 344 - Dragon Lord (1)
Chapter 345 - Dragon Lord (2)
Chapter 346 - Dragon Lord (3)
Chapter 347 - Prometheus Plot (1)
Chapter 348 - Prometheus Plot (2)
Chapter 349 - Prometheus Plot (3)
Chapter 350 - Prometheus Plot (4)
Chapter 351 - Overload (1)
Chapter 352 - Overload (2)
Chapter 353 - Overload (3)
Chapter 354 - Pandemonium (1)
Chapter 355 - Pandemonium (2)
Chapter 356 - Pandemonium (3)
Chapter 357 - Lusts Apocalypse (1)
Chapter 358 - Lusts Apocalypse (2)
Chapter 359 - Lusts Apocalypse (3)
Chapter 360 - Seimeis Legacy (1)
Chapter 361 - Seimeis Legacy (2)
Chapter 362 - Seimeis Legacy (3)
Chapter 363 - Seimeis Legacy (4)
Chapter 364 - Final Evolution (1)
Chapter 365 - Final Evolution (2)
Chapter 366 - Final Evolution (3)
Chapter 367 - Final Evolution (4)
Chapter 368 - Choice And Responsibility (1)
Chapter 369 - Choice And Responsibility (2)
Chapter 370 - Choice And Responsibility (3)
Chapter 371 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (1)
Chapter 372 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (2)
Chapter 373 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (3)
Chapter 374 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (4)
Chapter 375 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (5)
Chapter 376 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (6)
Chapter 377 - Through Adversity And Towards The Stars (1)
Chapter 378 - Through Adversity And Towards The Stars (2)
Chapter 379 - Through Adversity And Towards The Stars (3)
Chapter 380 - The Marriage Of The Century (1)
Chapter 381 - The Marriage Of The Century (2)
Chapter 382 - The Marriage Of The Century (3)
Chapter 383 - The Marriage Of The Century (4)
Chapter 384 - The Marriage Of The Century (5)
Chapter 385 - The Marriage Of The Century (6)
Chapter 386 - Forest That Leads To The Future (1)
Chapter 387 - Forest That Leads To The Future (2)
Chapter 388 - Forest That Leads To The Future (3)
Chapter 389 - Armageddon (1)
Chapter 390 - Armageddon (2)
Chapter 391 - Armageddon (3)
Chapter 392 - Armageddon (4)
Chapter 393 - Armageddon (5)
Chapter 394 - Armageddon (6)
Chapter 395 - Goodbye, Dear Friend (1)
Chapter 396 - Goodbye, Dear Friend (2)
Chapter 397 - Goodbye, Dear Friend (3)
Chapter 398 - Happy Ending (1)
Chapter 399 - Happy Ending (2)
Chapter 400 - Happy Ending (3)
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Completed, Fantasy, Harem, Martial Arts, Supernatural Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 400
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
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Alternative Titles:
BEM, The Book Eating Wizard, 책 먹는 마법사
Source: Wuxiaworld
Book Details / Information: [‘Lightning Magic Primer’ has been consumed. Your understanding is very high.] [The 2nd Circle magic ‘Lightning Bolt’ has been acquired.] The unprecedented magician who will eat all the magic books of the world has appeared !
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Chapter 1 – The Greedy Grimoire #1
The Greedy Grimoire #1
“Theodore Miller.”
A man with dark circles under his eyes called Theodore’s name. The man’s thin cheeks pushed his cheekbones higher, giving off a bonier impression. He would’ve been considered a resident of the slums if he had been dressed poorly.
However, this man was actually a third-grade professor and a 5th Circle master, making him one of the best within Bergen Academy.
The skinny man, Professor Vince, spoke in a businesslike tone, “You should know why I called you.”
Theodore Miller, shortened to Theo, nodded with a shadowed face. This was because he couldn’t bear to open his mouth and answer the question. He had been prepared for a while, but it felt like his heart was falling apart now that it was actually happening.
“Your written grades are brilliant. You were only deducted three points among all your subjects. Even then, they were just minor mistakes. There was no one else who could answer it except for you, so you can think of it as a perfect score.”
Although it couldn’t be confirmed publicly, some test questions had been ‘designed to be wrong’. It was a tacit rule in the academy so that a full score wouldn’t be granted easily. Nevertheless, Theo only had points deducted for three questions. Perhaps it was a better performance than some professors.
Vince admired the talent of this young man while feeling sad at the very same time. It was because Theodore Miller lacked the talent to become a magician.
“However, you can’t graduate because your practical results were a failure.”
The decisive voice pressed firmly on Theo’s back.
The academy had two graduation requirements: one was to have a written score above 70 points; and the other was to become a 3rd Circle master. The former wasn’t difficult, but the latter condition was the problem.
For Theo, who had been born with a low amount of magic power and sensitivity, the wall of the 3rd Circle was too high for him. Even though he had reduced his amount of sleep just so he could practice, he couldn’t even reach the level of his classmates’ feet. Despite his practice, his magic would pour out wildly.
As a result, Theo hadn’t been able to graduate for three years.
“Hu… Theodore, what circle are you now?” Professor Vince asked with frustration.
He had asked the same question last year and the year before that. However, the answer had never changed. Theo once again repeated the same answer, “…2nd Circle.”
It was a terrible number.
Most of the academy’s students usually reached the 2nd Circle by the end of the first grade and the 3rd Circle when they entered the third grade. It wasn’t uncommon for excellent students to reach the 4th Circle by graduation.
However, Theo had stayed at the academy for five years and still couldn’t cross the wall of the 3rd Circle. Additionally, that wasn’t the only problem.
“Have you mastered 2nd Circle magic?”
“…I failed.” Theo’s voice died down even further.
If the only thing that was lacking was just the amount of magic power, then he could supply it from outside sources. This was a bit expensive to do, but if he took reagents made of magic power, he could gain enough power needed for the 3rd Circle.
However, Theo’s sensitivity was close to the bottom, and this was indispensable for using magic. The lack of magic power could be overcome, but there was no method to increase mana sensitivity.
It was why Professor Vince had given up on sponsoring Theo.
‘It is a waste of Theo’s brilliance, but… with poor magic sensitivity, he will never survive as a magician. Spending 5 years and not even mastering 2nd Circle magic, it is hopeless.’
He looked down at Theo with a wistful expression.
Any other student would’ve given up sooner… Theo, who knew better than anyone else that he was without talent, had been trying for three years. That commitment was incomparable to the other students who had grown up like plants in a greenhouse.
If Theo had ordinary levels of magic sensitivity, then the position of chief graduate would’ve been his.
However, reality was too cruel to Theo.
Professor Vince pulled out an envelope from the drawer and hesitated for a moment. This wasn’t the first time, but it felt like the weight of the envelope had increased as the years passed. It was a letter given to a grade repeater.
“This is my role as a professor, but… I can’t help feeling like I’m doing something wrong to you. I’m sorry.”
“…No, it’s fine.”
“Read it once and discard it. There shouldn’t be anything different from last year, but you never know.”
Theo accepted the envelope calmly.
His fingers were continuously on the verge of trembling, but he managed to resist it somehow. This was his third repeater letter. Receiving it once would make someone an object of ridicule, while receiving it twice would make someone the shame of their family.
Theo was the only student at Bergen Academy ever to have received it three times.
More than anything, the third repeater letter had a separate meaning. This was the last one. A fourth letter didn’t exist.
Professor Vince hadn’t said it, but if Theodore Miller didn’t graduate next year, he would be expelled. It would be a scandal so disgraceful that it would be better for him to quit and defend his honour.
‘Is it only up to here?’
Theo looked down at the repeater letter with empty eyes.
His eyes which had once been filled with dreams were darkening. The young man, who had stepped into the academy to become a great magician, now had to face the grim reality which would cause his knees to buckle.
‘I can do it next year. I can graduate next year.’ Such a hope was now devastating for him, as he stood on the precipice of ruin.
Theodore Miller…
He was born the eldest son of a disgraced noble family. The Miller family, which at one time had served the feudal lords as earls, had been pushed to their downfall 100 years ago. Their attempts at re-establishing their family had left nothing for Theo.
So, Theo had wanted to become a magician. Unlike those who had to undergo harsh training since childhood, children with noble titles were able to enter the academy without much difficulty. He thought he was quite smart, so he convinced his parents and stepped inside, beyond the threshold of the Royal Academy.
However, it was up to there. Theo would sleep later and got up earlier than anyone else. He worked enthusiastically in class and reduced his amount of sleep in order to practice his mana. Rather than blaming the scarce environment, Theo had believed he would be rewarded if he put in more effort.
‘Was I too optimistic?’
His classmates had graduated two years ago, and juniors one year younger than him had graduated already. Now, there would be juniors two years younger than him who would accept their degrees.
Even the new students knew his name. He was the academy’s long-time dunce.
Theo would bring dishonour to the fallen Miller family.
‘Where did it go wrong?’
Was it when the spells used in the first test had failed? When he had realized that it was hopeless with his magic sensitivity? When he had accepted his first repeater letter a few days before the graduation ceremony? When he had thought that his efforts had been lacking after receiving two letters?
Or maybe… it had been when he first dreamt about becoming a magician.
‘Dammit.’
So far, he had never resented his own poverty. There were people who ate less than him and those who couldn’t live in abundance. Even though their status had fallen, Theo was still a noble and had managed to enter the Royal Academy.
However, his patience was reaching its limit.
The magic reagents which other students drank like water? Theo had given up on those knowing that one bottle would cost two months of the Miller family’s budget.
Hiring another magician as a private tutor? He wouldn’t be able to afford one even if he sold the Miller estate.
Of course, many students graduated without using such methods. They increased their magic power with natural born talent and didn’t need to be taught separately. With no talent or no money…
One could still graduate even if they were lacking just one of these things. However, Theodore Miller had nothing.
“I should be going back.”
As soon as the professor nodded in agreement, Theo turned around.
He wasn’t confident about maintaining this cool composure much longer. His calm face was already half-distorted. At the very least, he didn’t want the professor to see something so ugly.
Bang.
The door closed with a harsher sound than when he’d entered.
With a heavy expression, Professor Vince looked toward the door through where Theo had disappeared, but the professor soon dropped his gaze back down to the book he was reading. The pages of the book weren’t turned for a long time.
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Ding!
The loud bell could be heard in the hallway. It was a clock signaling that it was evening.
Due to magic, the volume was constant no matter where it was heard. Students staying in the dormitory couldn’t leave school after this time, while students not staying in the dormitories were required to leave.
As Theo headed to the dormitory blankly, he suddenly stopped moving.
“…Come to think of it, I haven’t eaten dinner yet.”
Should he go to the cafeteria now?
He thought for a moment before shaking his head. Due to the repeater notice in his hand, Theo didn’t have any appetite. Should he go back to the dormitory and sleep? No, his drowsiness had been lifted a long time ago. It would be fortunate if he didn’t get a nightmare while sleeping.
In the end, Theo’s footsteps headed to the same place as always.
It was a place that rarely had visitors, and it was the most comfortable place for him in Bergen Academy—the library.
Total Chapters in book: 400
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
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