Chapter 163

Chapter 163

Chapter 163

Students from the White Tiger and the Black Tortoise shared one commonality: despite their feelings towards Yi-Han, whether dislike or wariness, they all acknowledged his exceptional magic abilities.

Jijel pondered to herself, "If Wardanaz speaks so highly of him, he must truly be a remarkable mage."

Its an honor to meet you, the students from the White Tiger greeted, displaying knightly courtesy. However, Baldoorn, feeling uncomfortable as if sitting on pins and needles, was not uplifted by such greetings; it only made him feel more suffocated.

They are knights, aren't they? he thought, feeling even more burdened by the polite greetings of the freshmen who seemed to hail from knightly families. He wondered if they might turn on him with their swords upon learning the truth.

Shall we go together? proposed Yi-Han. The other tower students hesitated. The Black Tortoise students eventually nodded, but the White Tiger students couldnt, for they had no money.

Ah, no money, Yi-Han noted, understandingly. As the White Tiger students bristled, he added, Ill lend you some.

What?

Ill lend it to you. Of course, with a small interest

Wardanaz

Anglago looked at Yi-Han with disbelief. Considering Bandurs earlier boastful display with a few silver coins, this was a surprisingly generous offer.

Why, though?

Yi-Han felt immensely uncomfortable under Anglagos shining gaze.

Did I say Id give it for free? Im lending it with interest, right?

I heard you, Wardanaz. Thank you.

Is this guy crazy? Yi-Han thought, puzzled by Anglagos reaction, as he couldnt know what had transpired between the White Tiger and Black Tortoise students before their arrival.

Why be moved by a loan with interest?

Thats good, Im glad, Yi-Han awkwardly responded as Anglago extended a hand for a handshake. Yi-Han stepped back, creating distance, and Anglago lowered his hand, looking embarrassed.

Wardanaz seeing you makes me feel ashamed of my earlier boast with a few silver coins.

Whats with this guy now? thought Yi-Han, baffled by the Black Tortoise student who approached him with a self-assured expression.

What had happened before his arrival?

I never understood what the great noble families meant by honor, but now I see it firsthand.

What conversation did you have before coming?

I didnt believe in such things until I saw them with my own eyes.

Before coming, what conversation did you have...

Theres no denying it

Will you tell me straight, or should I guess?

Why, why are you doing this, Wardanaz?

Later, Yi-Han regretted not charging more interest after understanding the full situation.

With such circumstances, the White Tiger students would have accepted even a higher interest rate.

Here we are.

The shop with the sign looked quite suspicious and dim, the kind of place students wouldnt normally enter without good reason.

But the gathered students didnt hesitate.

Baldoorn must have chosen it for a reason.

If Wardanaz, who is said to be a great mage, introduced it, it must be trustworthy.

Of course, its reliable.

Lets go in!

I just come here because its cheap

The owner of had never seen so many freshmen from the magic academy venture out all at once.

Initially, it was unthinkable for students of the magic academy to visit . "Why here?" was the question on everyone's mind. In the Empire, items and artifacts imbued with semi-permanent magic were exceedingly expensive. Consequently, people didn't just buy artifacts from any place; they sought them from the workshops of renowned mages for verification.

However, not everyone sought only safe and certified artifacts. Damaged or partially broken artifacts, those taken out during experiments or research, or those that failed to achieve their intended purpose were also in demand. The reason was simple: they were cheap!

There were many who needed artifacts but lacked funds. They were the usual clientele of , a shop specializing in buying and selling used, damaged, and incomplete artifacts.

Why would students from a magic academy visit here? wondered the shop owner. The arrival of adventurers was usual, but not students.

Wow, what variety!

What kind of cloak is this? Seems enchanted.

It's no ordinary place if Baldoorn frequents it.

Baldoorns face flushed red with embarrassment.

Everyone, please... lower your voices

Ignoring the warning, Yi-Han reached for the dagger, causing the shopkeeper to gasp in horror.

Such reckless behavior was too much, even for a student of the magic academy.

'What in the world?!'

But what happened next was even more astonishing.

Despite being a dagger that had knocked out several adventurers and caused them to bleed, the student of the magic academy remained unscathed.

"It's alright. You don't need to worry."

'Incredible!'

The shopkeeper was shocked again.

He had heard that Einroguard was the best magic academy in the empire, but seeing this was truly startling.

Even for a freshman, this was extraordinary.

"Really, such an academy must be filled with monsters."

"How much for this?"

"Cursed items, always one silver coin. Otherwise, no one would buy them."

"No. Are there more cursed items?"

Baldoorn, observing, suddenly sensed something odd.

'Shouldn't he first ask about the effects? Isn't he just buying because it's cheap?'

"I've received a lot of help."

"It's all thanks to you, Mr. Baldoorn."

All the freshmen from the Four Towers gathered around Baldoorn, expressing their gratitude.

Baldoorn, trying to hide his weariness, nodded rapidly.

"It's nothing, everyone. I really enjoyed meeting you all. Just don't go around saying you learned anything from me..."

"Yes."

"Of course!"

"We'll definitely visit you on our next outing..."

Without looking back, Baldoorn hurriedly fled.

The students admired the cool departure of the unattached wizard.

That's what a real wizard looks like!

"Yi-Han. What did you buy?"

"A watch and a dagger. The other cursed items had rather lackluster curses."

"...Aren't curses supposed to be lackluster??"

While Gainando was confused, Yi-Han prepared to head to the Amur stables.

Yonaire, worriedly, asked.

"Is it really okay to tell the truth?"

"It's fine. He's a reasonable person."

"Really?"

Yonaire followed, still puzzled.

Even if he was reasonable, wouldn't he be surprised to hear about the griffin

"Welcome! Did you find a mount?"

"Yes!"

"Well done! What kind did you get?"

"A griffin."

"..."

Thud!

Amur literally fell backward. Yi-Han, startled, exclaimed.

"Are you alright?!"

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