Chapter 241

Chapter 241

Chapter 241

"That shield!"

"Ah, this shield."

Yi-Han stifled a yawn and nodded his head.

True to his diligent student nature, Dolgyu had a keen eye.

"Isn't it astonishing?"

"Of course it's astonishing...!"

"Yes. I didn't enhance the magic duration, yet it's still maintained. Even I didn't expect this."

The shield had been spinning for over six hours now.

Originally, it should have been deactivated after he moved around for a bit, but Yi-Han left it to see how long it would last.

'I need to see how long it lasts before deciding whether to use it or not.'

The fact that the enchantment was maintained without a magic duration amplification process was genuinely surprising.

No matter how much mana one had, this was beyond expectations.

An unforeseen event, even for Yi-Han.

However, even given this stroke of luck, one must not become complacent. It was crucial to determine the limits of what was possible.

...And if the duration lasted about a day, Yi-Han planned to immediately submit it.

'I hope this wraps up here.'

"But that's impressive, Dolgyu. I didn't expect you to recognize it so quickly. That I didn't enhance the magic duration of this shield..."

"...I, I studied enchantment magic diligently, so I guess I was lucky."

Dolgyu, who obviously hadn't recognized it, stuttered.

He was just surprised by the completed work...

"More importantly, Yi-Han. I was planning to ask while working together."

"It's fine to ask separately, Dolgyu."

"Thank you so much. Wait, can Moradi also ask?"

"It doesn't matter, but I hope you don't ask me and then disrupt my final exams. A person should have a conscience."

"Of course, Moradi wouldn't do that."

"But Moradi has no conscience."

"Yi-Han..."

"It's okay. She probably didn't hear."

'I think she heard it.'

A student raised in a knight's family would have heard from this distance.

"Then just ask Moradi directly, Yi-Han."

"That's a good idea. Moradi. Would you promise, on your family's honor, not to disrupt me during the finals?"

"...Fine. I promise."

"If even one student from the White Tiger challenges me, will you take responsibility?"

"Why would that be my responsibility?!"

Jijel, about to nod carelessly, was shocked.

Trying to deceive her at an inattentive moment.

"Aren't you like the leader of the White Tiger students?"

"Many of them don't listen to me... Do you think our tower is like yours, where they obey?"

"One might misunderstand. Our tower is actually the least obedient of all, Moradi."

'Thank goodness the other friends didn't see this argument.'

Dolgyu thought to himself.

The students of the Blue Dragon, who trusted and followed Yi-Han, and those of the White Tiger, who trusted and followed Jijel, would have been upset if they heard this conversation, wondering 'What did we do so wrong?'

"Okay. Let's agree on this."

Having mutual needs, Yi-Han and Jijel each made concessions.

"Don't forget to lend me the White Tiger guys when I need them later."

Yi-Han secured the right to call upon the White Tiger students when needed.

In exchange, Jijel agreed to let Yi-Han teach the White Tiger students.

Seeing the disastrous midterm results, leaving things as they were would mean only a few, including Jijel, could enjoy the vacation.

"Don't forget to teach them yourself."

"Is teaching really that difficult?"

...

...

There was a lingering silence from both Dolgyu and Jijel upon hearing Yi-Han's words.

Yi-Han felt a slight unease at their reaction.

"Still, shouldn't everyone admitted to Einroguard have at least some basic talent?"

"Yes, that's true."

"Of course."

"Wait. Just a moment."

"Wait."

"?"

When both Yi-Han and Jijel attempted to intervene, Dolgyu was perplexed.

"Is sincere advice really effective in this situation?"

"I don't want to agree with Wardanaz, but he's right. They're preparing in secret; do you think they'd listen if we tried to stop them? They'd just continue covertly."

"That's true. Is there a better way?"

"First, let's confirm their location. Shadowing them seems wise."

"Once we confirm it, we should ensure they can't approach."

"We should even take the book away. If they keep it, they'll just waste the remaining weeks with foolish plans."

"Right. Let's take the book."

There was a stunned silence.

Originally, the plan for the weekend was to traverse the mountains and locate the monsters, but suddenly the topic had shifted to a form of banditry, leaving Dolgyu understandably flustered.

"Isn't taking it a bit extreme?"

"Dolgyu. Don't misunderstand. This is for our friends' safety. Do you think I'm doing this because I fear they might catch the giant and outperform us?"

"Think about it, Choi. Imagine seeing your friends hurt later. Wouldn't you think, 'I should have stopped them then'?"

"...Maybe you're right..."

Yi-Han and Jijel nodded, then each placed an arm on Dolgyu's shoulders.

"So, we're in this together, Dolgyu."

"So who's the one with the book? Tell me."

...

In the meantime, Katono of the Dulak family cautiously surveyed the area outside a cave.

He was checking for any followers.

'After all, who would follow me this far?'

"Who's there?"

"Katono Dulak."

"Come in quietly."

Inside the cave, his team members hastily signaled him.

"Is everything going well?"

"Of course. Here's Bartreck, you know, from the Bark family."

Bartreck was renowned in the White Tiger for his exceptional talent in alchemy...

Though slightly overshadowed by geniuses from other towers, his skill was undoubtedly commendable.

"Is this it... the thing?"

"Yes. A potion to put even a giant to sleep."

In the back of the cave, over a fire, a large cauldron hung, bubbling with a foul-smelling potion.

Just as Yi-Han and Jijel had feared, the students of the White Tiger were not lacking in intelligence.

Their plan to confront the giant was, of course, meticulously calculated.

Here, I write about the elixir that puts giants to sleep, so that the juniors do not unnecessarily clash with the enraged giants...

There was no need to kill the giant to subdue it.

It was sufficient to put it to sleep and take its hair or treasures.

By stealthily approaching the vicinity of its dwelling at night and sprinkling the elixir around while it slept...

Bang!

"What was that noise?"

"An intruder! Someone triggered a trap!"

"Could it be... Wardanaz?!"

"Why would Wardanaz be here! Stop talking nonsense!"

"Are we in the right place?"

"It seems like it."

"Wait. Is that the sound of fighting inside?"

The trio, who had been watching from the bushes near the cave, hesitated.

Indeed, sounds of a fight were coming from inside.

"Hand over the book!"

"You cowards! Do you even deserve to be called knights!"

"Hmph. True knighthood is about conquering with strength. If you can't protect your treasure, you don't deserve to have it!"

Jijel and Dolgyu simultaneously hung their heads in shame.

It was a true disgrace to their tower!

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