Chapter 22:

Chapter 22:

Uregor let out a dry chuckle before nodding his head. It wasnt his position to judge what Yi-han did with the vegetables he grew.

As far as I know, youre the first to come up with such an ingenious idea. Creative creative indeed.

Oh, is that so? Thank you. I hope the business does well.

I wasnt praising you. Ever heard of sarcasm?

Though he was grumbling, knowing how to manage ones wealth was important for an alchemist. The ingredients and reagents that they required were all bloody expensive, and alchemists had to earn enough money to purchase them.

Seeing as how hes so thrifty, hell probably never have trouble in regards to his finances.

Cabbages and green onionsHm, theyll go well in a jjigae.

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The professors words caught Yi-hans attention.

With how vast the Empire was, its cuisine wasnt limited to Western food, and each region had its own delicacies.

The Wardanaz Family was located in the western part of the Empire, and the people there usually ate bread and cheese that westerners on Earth enjoyed.

Personally, Yi-han was more familiar with eastern cuisine, which consisted of food such as rice, noodles, miso, and red chilli paste.

Professor, do you like jjigaes?

I do, but I avoid eating them.

?

Because its food from the east, and I dont like eastern dwarves.

Uregor said this with a frown, as if he remembered something unpleasant.

Had a bad experience with them?

See, some of my older relatives live in the east, and they keep nagging me whenever I visit themSometimes, they tell me to sell regen potions because theyre expensive. At other times they ask why Im so poor, or why I dont visit them often. They even called me impertinent once for using a long pipe at such a young age

His complaints were much more detailed than Yi-han had expected, leaving him speechless.

Hed been told that people in the east value rules and tradition even more than people in the west, but he didnt think itd be this bad.

I-I see.

But enough about me. Theres nothing wrong with the food, and its not like I dislike them. Ill eat with you when you make jjigae next time.

Yi-han had never invited him to eat with him, but he knew better than to say that out loud while the professor was in a grouchy mood.

Itd be my honor to serve you, sir.

Hearing this, Uregor nodded.

Wait. The Wardanaz Familys located in the west. Does he know how to properly cook eastern food?

He felt slightly uneasy. Though Yi-han was great at housework, nobles that knew how to cook were few and far between. From the way he cooked steak last time, it was clear he had the basics down, but eastern dishes were rather tricky to make.

I take back what I said. It wouldnt be right of me to eat something that a student grew.

Hm? But professor, the pork you used to make the stew was something my friends and I-

If you put it that way, I was the one who released the boars in the mountain!

Uregor finally exploded.

***

After finishing their meal and cleaning up, Yi-han got ready to return.

Right, what are your plans for the weekend?

Do I have to come here and work?

Im not that evil. Do I look like the kind of person that would call students here on weekends? Uregor asked, feeling wronged.

Yi-han was surprised to hear this.

Huh? You mean they dont usually call students out on weekends? But why? Isnt that a passive skill that all professors have?

Youve worked hard this week, so you dont have to come over again. I wont stop you though if you wish to start your farm immediatelyHaving said that, youll probably be busy, The professor said while giving him a meaningful look.

Yi-han became worried when he saw this.

Whats this about?

Is there some event coming up?

Event my ass. Just think for a moment. The students have been starving this whole week. What do you think theyll do on weekends?

Set fire to the academy?

The gears in Yi-hans head began to turn the moment he heard the word escape.

He would be able to live like a king inside the dorm if he succeeded.

This is exactly why I didnt want to tell you about it!

Uregor knew what he was thinking the moment he saw Yi-hans face.

What do you mean, sir?

Dont pretend like you dont know. Youre making a list of all the things youd purchase if you manage to slip out!

Did you cast a spell on me?

As if! Dont even think about it. The White Tigers are always the first to attempt it because theyre as dumb as a brick!

Did anyone succeed?

Anyone?

Some have succeeded, but!

Ohhh.

Youre going to regret it!

Uregor was about to lecture him but stopped midway. Quite frankly, he wasnt obligated to stop Yi-han, and as previously mentioned, what was youth without a sprinkle of foolishness?

You know what, do whatever you want.

What do you mean, professor? I wasnt planning on doing anything.

Yeah, and I bet pigs can fly.

***

Three people were interrogating an orc with menacing expressions on their faces inside a dimly lit room where the only source of light was a single candle.

Choi, do you understand the situation youre in? Huh? You better cooperate with us if you wish to leave here alive!

Yi-han, I plan on answering your questions regardless, but whats up with this prince?

Dolgyu stared at Gainando, confused. Though the prince was threatening him, he didnt feel scared at all. Instead, he found the situation laughable, as it would only take him a single punch to knock the prince down.

He had followed the three to the room after being jumped on, only to see this farce.

Hmm, I guess the effects arent that great.

Yi-han opened the curtains, allowing sunlight to enter the room, and Yonaire blew out the candle.

Gainando looked back and forth between Yi-han and Dolgyu, trying to understand what was going on.

You guys know each other!? I thought were supposed to interrogate him!?

Yeah, were acquainted.

Then what was the point of that!?

If we didnt drag him here like this, the folks over at the White Tigers might have suspected our relationship.

!

Dolgyu was taken aback when he heard this.

Yi-han was right. It might have caused a needless misunderstanding.

Thanks, Yi-han. They wouldve indeed found it suspicious if you approached me in a friendly manner.

Oh, dont mention it. Youre our spy after all.

Wait. What do you mean Im your spy?

Dolgyu protested his new title as it sounded rather dishonorable.

Yi-han, on the other hand, found this amusing.

You promised to inform me ahead of time if Moradi tried to lure me into a trap.

That I did.

Wouldnt that make you a spy?

There should be a better way to phrase it!

Dolgyu was from a knights family, and he was doing this out of pride and honor, yet he was being labelled as a spy.

I think spy fits perfectly in this situation.

Gainando, who had been listening to their conversation, chipped in. However, he quickly backed out when Dolgyu glared at him.

Or not.