Chapter 280: Completion (1)

Chapter 280: Completion (1)

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"Heh, have you been well?"

"Yes... Nothing much has happened."

"Heh, that's good to hear."

"Prepare a cup of tea for Master Franz."

"Ah, got it."

Franz, the Empire's head Wizard and owner of the Magic Tower, visited the Astria residence.

"What brings you here?"

"Heh, do we need a reason to see each other?"

I frowned at Franz's remark.

Surely, the position of the Empire's head Wizard is too busy for idle visits.

Why would he come without any reason?

More importantly, what is our relationship, to begin with?

No matter how I thought about it, Franz and I weren't particularly close.

"How's your magic training going?"

"Yes, I've actually found something to train on."

After sparring with Astina, I pondered.

I was definitely superior in terms of abilities.

But that didn't mean there was nothing I could learn from Astina.

A new ability.

Astina polished a new ability.

This new ability allowed for considering various scenarios in combat.

The opponent had to think of multiple counters, giving the user the upper hand in attack choices.

This made me realize the need for a new ability.

I slowly thought it through.

Just dealing with spatial magic and fist-fighting seemed lacking.

What came to mind was the dark magic I had been neglecting lately.

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There's no teacher for dark magic, but his documents remained.

Thus, I began studying from the materials Robert had left.

Though many were difficult to understand, I researched on my own.

"Dark magic... It's a challenging path, but being Robert's disciple, I believe you'll do well."

"Thank you."

"Young master Rudy, I've brought the tea."

"Ah, thank you."

I brought the tea the maid had served to my lips.

Franz tasted the tea and quietly opened his mouth.

"The tea tastes good."

"It's nothing special."

"Heh, perhaps it tastes better because of the company?"

What the hell did he eat to say that?

Is it senility because of his age?

Why has he been acting like this since the last time?

I didn't voice those thoughts.

I just cursed him with my eyes.

Franz, noticing the look in my eyes, cleared his throat.

"Cough cough, so you've been researching on your own lately?"

"Yes, looks like I've reached the point where I need to study alone."

"Heh, you might not need a teacher anymore, but having someone to assist in research could be beneficial."

"I don't think I particularly need it."

Of course, having help would be nice.

That's why professors at the academy have assistants, after all.

But, what I'm doing is closer to training than researching.

Creating something new wasn't the goal; it was about interpreting and mastering existing materials.

Do I really need someone's help for that?

"Heh, you don't know what you're missing."

"Excuse me?"

"If you were just learning techniques, it might not mean much, but to properly apply those techniques in combat and use them alongside your existing skills, you'll need support from others."

Applying techniques in combat.

That means training is necessary.

Having someone to spar with would definitely make it easier.

Incorporating my spatial magic, Priscilla, and close combat into it...

Having someone to assist with all that would surely be beneficial.

"But it's not like I can just receive help from anyone. And who would help..."

The people around me are busy with their own affairs.

At least, those in the capital are.

Then, an idea struck me.

"I know someone who can be of help!"

Thump!

"What?"

Franz jumped up, eyes wide.

I looked at Franz, bewildered.

And then, I flipped the page.

"Increase my salary by about four times, and as I just mentioned, remove this attendance rule. A contract duration of 10 years? That's downright scoundrelly. Let's make it 3 years."

"Ah... Ah..."

Franz was at a loss for words at my statement.

I modified the contract myself.

After making all the changes, I passed the contract back to Franz.

Franz was aghast as he looked over the revised contract.

"You want all of this?"

I nodded and smiled brightly.

"Don't like it?"

"No, it's not that..."

If he didn't like it, too bad.

Franz was the one at a disadvantage.

With trembling hands, Franz tried to sign the contract.

As he was about to sign, he looked up at me.

I smiled with my eyes, watching Franz.

"Is there a problem?"

Hesitating, Franz carefully began to speak.

"Could we add just one clause to the contract?"

"I'll listen and then decide."

"..."

"Please, speak."

"Could you make it so that it looks like you approached me for this contract... like you were the one who asked me..."

Franz wanted to save face.

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Raei Translations

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"Is this the place?"

A man walked towards the Magic Tower.

He was sure the letter had directed him here, but he wondered if this was the right place.

Why would he be here?

Despite his questions, the man approached the vicinity of the Magic Tower.

"Please stop for a moment. What's your business here?"

A guard at the Magic Tower questioned the man.

"Good day. I have this..."

The man then pulled out a letter from his pocket.

The letter was from Rudy Astria.

"Ah, a letter from young master Rudy. You may enter. Young master Rudy is waiting for you in Room 202, his personal research lab."

"Personal research lab?"

To get a personal research lab in the Magic Tower, one had to climb to a high rank.

One would typically need to be in their 30s or 40s to even consider getting a personal lab.

It was baffling to hear that Rudy had not only joined the Magic Tower but also acquired a personal research lab without any prior notice.

The man nodded and entered the Magic Tower.

Inside, lavish decorations greeted him.

He made an awkward expression and climbed the stairs.

"Room 202..."

Upon reaching Room 202, as the guard had mentioned, there was a large sign posted.

'Rudy Astria, Senior Researcher.'

It wasn't just a borrowed personal lab; it was indeed his own.

Just a few weeks ago, he had heard that Rudy had renounced his heir position, yet now he was in the position of a Senior Researcher.

Being a Senior Researcher meant a position that required immense effort to attain... a position like a fantasy for wizards.

At that level, it wasn't just a path to success; it was as if he had already achieved it.

The man opened the door with a bewildered expression.

"Oh, Evan. You're here?"

The man was Evan.

Evan, who had been training in magic alone at the academy.

Rudy had predicted Evan would have nothing to do and called him here.

"What on earth have you been up to?"

"Let's explain that slowly, but you're not busy, right?"

"Well, I guess not."

"Then sign this."

Rudy handed a paper to Evan.

"What's this?"

"It's a contract that temporarily affiliates you with the Magic Tower. If you sign, you can freely come and go as you please within the Magic Tower."

Evan looked incredulously between the contract and Rudy.

"And what am I supposed to do after signing this?"

"Nothing much."

Rudy stood up, stretching his shoulders.

"Time to train."

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