Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy - Chapter 1052
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Chapter 1052
“No. What I’m saying is correct.”
The Skeleton Principal was dumbfounded by his disciple taking sides like a true dragon’s contractor.
“You’re talking nonsense that sounds reasonable. There are over a hundred safe places in the Empire, so why specifically Einroguard?”
“There are many mages, Marryongwan is there, and it starts with ‘E’.”
“Then we should send her to Erindarvel’s manor.”
“But you’re not there, Principal.”
The Skeleton Principal swung his staff to hit his annoying disciple, but Lee Han had already predicted this and distanced himself.
Teaching an excellent disciple is a master’s joy, but sometimes when they’re too excellent, it turns into anger.
The Skeleton Principal controlled his emotions and said.
“Fine. It doesn’t matter if you’re stubborn anyway.”
“?”
“His Majesty won’t allow it.”
Originally, the Emperor wasn’t keen on sending Jowrin to Einroguard. He judged it would interfere with the Einroguard students’ education.
“It doesn’t really seem like…”
“Be quiet.”
Certainly, Jowrin, being both a dragon and royalty, could disrupt Einroguard’s diligent and sincere atmosphere.
Moreover, hadn’t Jowrin used deception that would go down in Imperial history last semester?
“If His Majesty refuses, we’ll have to move her somewhere else. The Imperial Palace would be good. You try persuading her.”
“Does she dislike going to the Imperial Palace?”
Lee Han was puzzled.
If going to Einroguard was rejected, the Imperial Palace seemed like the best option.
It was in the same capital so the distance was close, there were powerful allies and support forces, and most importantly, her family was there.
“Of course she’d hate going there. She’d only have to study if she went there.”
The Emperor absolutely wouldn’t tolerate his children acting recklessly or tyrannically, even if they were his offspring.
Currently, the capital’s Imperial Palace was like the heart of Imperial administration where countless bureaucrats came and went.
In such a place, if she opened just any room and said ‘Let’s play with Jowrin!’, she’d inevitably receive a severe scolding.
The only books available to read were ancient texts and administrative reports, and the only thing to do was enjoyable document analysis with the bureaucrats…
‘No wonder she’d hate going there.’
“If I send her to such a place, she’ll probably resent me later. Isn’t there somewhere more enjoyable?”
“You’re talking nonsense. There’s nothing good about letting His Majesty contact the Empire’s ambitious people.”
The Skeleton Principal spoke seriously.
Even the Emperor’s children who weren’t of pure blood had ambitious people flocking to them like this, so in Jowrin’s case, it went without saying.
“And this is advice for you too. If His Majesty becomes widely known, who do you think people will target?”
“You, Principal?”
“…Did you make the contract or did I?”
The Skeleton Principal restrained himself from wanting to punch his disciple and explained. Only then did Lee Han realize.
‘Oh right. That’s certainly true.’
In terms of fame alone, he thought they’d flock to the Skeleton Principal since he was so famous, but thinking about it, Lee Han was the contractor.
If they wanted to draw Jowrin into their faction, they’d be more likely to contact Lee Han himself rather than the Skeleton Principal.
“Hmm. But still, forcibly sending her somewhere boring is a bit…”
While speaking, a paper bird flew over. It was a reply to the message sent to the Emperor.
The Skeleton Principal unfolded the letter to show Jowrin.
“Look here, Your Majesty. His Majesty says it’s not allowed…”
?
“?”
-?
Everyone nearby was puzzled. Jowrin blinked and asked.
Doesn’t it say it’s allowed?
Surprisingly, the letter had permission written in elegant handwriting. The Skeleton Principal’s smooth face crumpled like paper.
“…His Majesty must have lost his mind.”
“Principal. Your inner thoughts are leaking out.”
“They’re not inner thoughts.”
“…”
Usually, the Skeleton Principal showed respect toward the Emperor since he had brought him in, but this time was different.
Why on earth would he allow sending her to Einroguard?
“Isn’t it because Student Lee Han is there?”
Professor Garcia cautiously offered her opinion.
Recently, Jowrin had been growing mentally at a rapid pace.
With even a contractor present, wouldn’t she not interfere with the Einroguard students that much?
“No. His Majesty would surely have considered Wardanaz too.”
The Skeleton Principal expressed disagreement.
Of course, the fact that Jowrin was getting smarter was something the Principal himself agreed with.
With a contractor present, she wouldn’t cause major incidents.
But it placed quite a burden on the contractor who had to take care of Jowrin.
The Emperor wasn’t someone who would sacrifice a student for his child’s enjoyment. Not even a single one.
“What if he thought that level wouldn’t be much of a burden given Student Lee Han’s abilities?”
“…Professor…”
Lee Han was incredulous.
What kind of ridiculous speculation was that?
“It sounds plausible, but His Majesty doesn’t seem like he would do that. Strange. There’s something I don’t know…”
The Skeleton Principal pondered with a serious expression. He looked several times more serious than when talking about the evil deity cult appearing earlier.
‘No. Is Jowrin going to Einroguard really something to worry about so seriously?’
Regardless, Jowrin flapped her wings excitedly.
Exciting! Going to Einroguard!
“It’s not over yet, Your Majesty. I’ll go directly to His Majesty to confirm.”
The Skeleton Principal stubbornly persisted.
He wondered if there might be some trick in the letter like last time.
Of course, Jowrin didn’t care at all.
Einroguard!! Isn’t Lee Han excited too?!
“Yes, yes.”
Wow! Einroguard!
“Your Majesty. Please don’t pull the chain. Your Majesty?”
Jowrin excitedly grabbed the chain connected to Lee Han’s still-unlocked handcuffs and walked forward.
Seeing that terrible sight, Professor Garcia firmly resolved to confiscate the handcuffs immediately once they were unlocked.
* * *
The bizarre mansion in the capital that had recently been transferred to the Wardanaz family boy.
Originally, it was a place where not a soul stirred and only the sounds of ghosts and evil spirits could be heard, but now it was different.
Lively bustling from various mages’ work was flowing throughout the entire mansion.
“Is the repair of the end room on the 2nd floor finished?”
“Water’s not coming out. There seems to be a mistake in the connection.”
“Can’t we just use magic to summon water whenever we need it?”
“Are you crazy? Hanging around with Wardanaz must have driven you insane. Want to collapse from exhaustion making water?”
“…Just connect it. Just connect it!”
As the White Tiger Tower student grumbled and went downstairs, Salko looked around the mansion building from outside with a pleased expression.
The building that had been so bizarre at first was gradually regaining a more decent appearance.
‘After finishing the end room on the 2nd floor repair, I need to repaint next to the chimney. That looks like traces of magical contamination, so should I make a new potion…’
“Tutanta. Have you heard about this metallurgy workshop here? Would it be okay to take on a commission?”
“The pay there isn’t very good. The nearby carpentry guild would be better.”
“Oh no. I was hoping to handle commissions here during the second semester too…”
“Granden City would be better. Places closer in distance would naturally be more advantageous.”
Commissions coming into Einroguard were largely divided into two types.
One was commissions where outsiders visited directly, entrusted students with tasks, and came back to collect them. Mainly crafting or analysis types fell into this category.
The other was commissions where Einroguard students had to go out directly to find them. Usually search or subjugation types corresponded to this.
Naturally, the former was much more numerous. Shrewd students were already trying to secure such commissions in advance.
“Certainly. Since the guilds in Granden City are close, they’d probably entrust us more often?”
“That’s right.”
“But if it’s guilds in Granden City, wouldn’t they entrust them to Wardanaz?”
“…”
Salko flinched at the unexpected observation.
And it felt quite plausible.
‘…Is that so?!’
Granden City, which was close to Einroguard, was already in a state where rumors about Lee Han had spread far and wide.
“What nonsense are you talking about. Does Wardanaz have a hundred bodies or something? To take on all of that.”
Asan, who was passing by, spoke as if it was ridiculous.
Hearing that, Salko came to his senses. Certainly, thinking about it, it was nonsense.
‘I can’t believe I stupidly fell for what that White Tiger Tower guy said!’
“But Wardanaz takes classes from all schools. Then he could take on all commissions too…”
“…”
“…”
Salko and Asan couldn’t accept the fact that they were left speechless by just a White Tiger Tower student.
How could this be?
“I’m back.”
Fortunately, Lee Han came to their rescue.
Lee Han, having finished his outing and returned, opened the main gate and entered inside.
“Wardanaz!”
“Wow. You fixed all of this? That’s amazing.”
Lee Han was greatly surprised by the villa manor’s exterior that had changed again in the meantime.
He didn’t expect the repairs to be completed this quickly.
‘…Wait. Do I need to pay wages?’
He wondered if it was okay to just let it slide when his friends had worked so hard.
‘How much should I pay? Surely the standard rate is…’
“…Ahhh!!!”
When Asan screamed, Lee Han was startled.
Had his shabby inner thoughts of trying to save on wages somehow been exposed?
“Th-there…! Over there! Wardanaz!”
“Ah.”
Lee Han understood why his friend had screamed.
Jowrin in human form, who had followed along with Professor Garcia from behind, revealed herself.
“I understand you’re surprised. When I visited the manor, she said she wanted to come play.”
“Not that! Behind her!”
Asan shouted as if frustrated.
He hadn’t screamed because he was surprised by Jowrin.
Of course he was surprised, but since he had already met her last semester, he wasn’t that shocked.
The reason Asan was surprised was right behind her.
The Principal of Einroguard, returned to skeleton form, was floating and flying in.
“Ah. Principal? I met him at the manor and we came together.”
“…There are other things to come together with…!”
Asan shuddered.
Seeing his friend speak so nonchalantly as if he had picked up a pebble on the roadside, he wanted to grab him by the collar.
‘Even if it’s Wardanaz, isn’t this crazy?!’
“Ahhh!”
“Kyaaah!”
“Kyaaaah!”
Friends who belatedly discovered the skeleton burst into screams from various parts of the manor.
This was the worst opponent they could see in this villa.
I thought there would be nothing enjoyable today, but I was wrong. All the idiots of the Empire are gathered here.
The Skeleton Principal thought there were quite a lot gathered and sneered.
Einroguard students were like grains of sand, so it was very rare to see them clustered together like this.
Where is Professor Boladi?
“He went out for a moment.”
Where to?
“Uh… I think he said he was going to get some new wanted posters since they all ran out.”
…
The Skeleton Principal inwardly sighed at the sight of the professor who had left his post in the meantime.
What an annoyingly diligent disciple.
Follow him. Wardanaz.
“Me? You mean me?”
…Have you already forgotten what you said earlier? Then who should follow? Should that blockhead follow?
When the Skeleton Principal pointed at him, Gainando grumbled.
“I’m not a blockhead anymore.”
“If I suddenly follow him now, even Professor Bagrek would find it suspicious…”
?
“?”
The Skeleton Principal and Gainando simultaneously expressed puzzlement.
What would he find suspicious?
“What would he find suspicious, Lee Han?”
“…Well, if I suddenly show interest in bounty hunting, I think he’d find it suspicious…”
The Skeleton Principal and Gainando simultaneously burst into laughter. Lee Han glared at Gainando with a gaze full of betrayal.
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