Chapter 184

Chapter 184

Chapter 184

Yi-Han had not received his compensation.

As he extended his arm to search, the latter had awakened.

...Hah!

What in the world happened?

...

Yi-Han and Ratford glared at the other tower students with dissatisfaction.

If they were going to wake up, they should have done so back in the hallway. After all the trouble of carrying them out...

These kids werent pretending to sleep, were they?

Thank you, Wardanaz.

The Black Tortoise student, having regained consciousness, quickly assessed the situation and expressed his gratitude.

His last memory was of entering the classroom and inhaling the smoke emanating from an ominous magic circle.

His memory after that point was blank, clearly indicating that Wardanaz and his friends had saved them.

Thud-

The Black Tortoise student shook the hand Yi-Han extended, much to Yi-Han's bemusement.

It had been a hand intended for rifling through pockets.

Thank you, Wardanaz.

We never expected you to save us.

One by one, the White Tiger students also awakened.

And they, too, expressed their gratitude in the same manner.

To think you would carry us out like this...

We never imagined. We are sincerely grateful.

The students, now on their feet, politely expressed their thanks and departed.

Yi-Han watched their retreating figures with irritation.

Shall we knock them out again?

Swayed by Ratford's whisper, Yi-Han wavered slightly.

What a curious affair...

Professor Uregor puzzled over the situation, his head tilting in bewilderment.

It wasnt due to a hangover. A hangover after heavy drinking was normal. It would be strange if there wasn't one!

Having chased away the hangover with a potion, Professor Uregor sank back into contemplation.

How did no one get caught?

At the request of other professors, Uregor had arranged several potions in the first-floor classroom of the tower.

Teasing the students, no, aiding their growth was a cooperative task, even for other professors.

Considering the effects of the magic circle, the students should have been causing chaos in the classroom until morning.

But astonishingly, the classroom was empty.

There hadnt been a lack of intruders. The flying chairs and damaged magic circle confirmed an intrusion.

But how?

Did they realize and strategize? No... If they had realized, they wouldnt have activated the magic circle.

Uregor was more curious than angry.

What exactly had happened?

Good morning, Professor.

Students began to appear one by one to submit their alchemy assignments on a Friday morning.

Yes, good morning.

Each student submitted their potion and left.

Their sullen and contemplative expressions pleased Professor Uregor.

Their faces clearly showed the struggles of gathering ingredients all night.

Good morning, Professor.

Yes, Wardanaz.

Upon seeing Yi-Han, Professor Uregor suddenly felt suspicious.

...No, it cant be.

He doubted the boy from the Wardanaz family was responsible, but then remembered Yi-Han hadnt attended those classes.

Having no connection to the classes, it must have been a mere coincidence.

I'll leave this here.

Do so.

Yi-Han respectfully submitted his potion and turned away.

Even after he left, Professor Uregor remained deep in thought.

Hmm. Truly mysterious.

Uregor stood and began examining the potions submitted by the students.

He could feel the desperate struggles of the students in their concoctions, created amidst a lack of ingredients.

Did he substitute thistle for dandelion? The idea is novel, but it hardly seems suitable. This one is... rather foolish. Did he proceed without the right ingredients? Bold, but the effect is greatly diminished. This potion is a complete surrender, mixing it with another potion of similar color.

Professor Uregor halted in his inspection.

Surprisingly, a near-perfect potion lay before him.

?!

Startled, Professor Uregor leaned in closer to examine the potion. Yet, even upon closer inspection, its efficacy was impeccable.

How??

How did he acquire thistle flowers? Did he know the location of another flower bed?

Stop it, it sounds like youre being sarcastic.

Yi-Han ascended the stairs and knocked on the princess's private chamber.

The princess opened the door, a faint anticipation in her otherwise expressionless face.

However, that anticipation soon faded. Yi-Han's hands were empty.

...!

The princess's eyes shook more violently than when she had been suspected of secretly stealing sandwiches.

Everyone is having snacks downstairs, come join us.

The princess let out a slight sigh of relief, then nodded.

Following Yi-Han, who had descended first, the princess came down the stairs.

The followers were visibly surprised.

Are you sure this is okay? Its quite noisy here...

Wont it disturb your thoughts? Perhaps you should stay upstairs...

The princess sternly slapped the back of a follower's hand, causing him to fluster.

Wardanaz. What if the princess finds it too taxing?

She doesnt look troubled at all.

Exactly. Your loyalty is misguided.

Gainando grumbled while stuffing pudding into his mouth.

If only they showed a fraction of that respect...

Quiet, Gainando. What do you know about my loyalty?

Right. My loyalty is pure.

Irritated, Yi-Han waved them off.

Shes not children. Shell manage fine. Look, shes standing over there just fine.

Is... is that so? Is she really okay? But how did you convince her to come down? She doesnt usually like such places, right?

Yi-Han wondered if his friends had ever really talked with the princess.

He was guilty of the same, of course...

I spoke sincerely. Now, next.

Yi-Han. After distributing the desserts, how about a game of cards?

You always lose, dont you?

Although it was meant to be considerate, it seemed to have bruised Gainando's pride.

Trying to remain calm (though visibly shaking), Gainando said,

That... that was a test deck. Ive added new cards now... its stronger...!

Just because its expensive doesnt mean the deck is strong.

Gainando typically crammed his deck with high-magic-cost summoning cards.

In contrast, Yi-Han preferred low-magic cards that whittled away the opposing mage's life, ending the game early.

Naturally, Yi-Han was bound to win.

Fine. Ill play a round with you...

Bang!

The door to the lounge burst open, and a Death Knight appeared.

The students were all shocked.

On a holiday? Isnt this too much!?

Can they do this? Really, can they do this?!

Despite the students' outcry, the Death Knight had a reason for his appearance.

Students whose names I call, who have failed, move to the punishment room.

...

...

Yi-Han was shocked.

So the rumor about being sent to the punishment room for failing wasn't false!

Though one might assume Einroguard was lenient due to its educational approach of letting mages study as they wished, it was by no means easy. Being lazy in attending lectures was not tolerated.

Gainando.

No! No!

Realizing he had to spend his precious weekend in the punishment room, Gainando attempted to flee.

Of course, he couldnt escape the Death Knight.

Yi-Han! Sneak in some food for me! You have to!

Several unfortunate students were dragged away by the Death Knight. Outside, a prison carriage, reminiscent of those used for criminals, awaited them.

Wardanaz.

?!

It was the other students who were more surprised than Yi-Han.

How could Wardanaz possibly fail?

Isnt there some mistake?

You should consider! Even an undead like you would fail at least one class if you attended lectures!

Hes the top student of the Blue Dragon. Follow me.

...

His friends, somewhat resentfully, glared at Yi-Han. Calmly, he said,

Its not my fault.

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