Chapter 532

Chapter 532

The friends shouted firmly.

Yi-Han was slightly flustered by his friends' intense reaction.

"Why?"

"Why, you ask... If it's not allowed, it's not allowed!"

Nillia waved her hand, expressing her feelings about divination.

Gainando agreed.

"Yi-Han. I heard many mages have ruined their lives by doing divination wrong. You shouldn't rely on such a potion."

"You asked me to give it to you before the exam when the divination potion is completed, didn't you?"

Gainando turned his head, pretending not to have heard.

Yi-Han decided to ask the alchemy experts.

Yonaire and Priestess Siana could have different thoughts from these non-experts.

"No."

"No, you can't."

"..."

Yi-Han became slightly gloomy.

'I made it with great effort.'

"Wardanaz. I have a slightly different opinion."

"Right. It might be dangerous if you drink it often, but wouldn't it be quite good if you use it appropriately when needed occasionally?"

"Than... No."

When his Blue Dragon Tower friends spoke with a slightly crazed look in their eyes, Yi-Han hesitated.

'These guys' eyes are scary.'

"Why are you like that? Wardanaz? Should I bring it now?"

"Ah, no. It's not even completed yet."

***

Professor Alpen Knighton, who taught , had a slight frown on his forehead.

It was natural for students to become distracted as the weekend approached, but today they were particularly distracted.

"Everyone, be quiet."

"So when we go outside..."

"I told you no. Setting fire is unwise."

"But when will we get to set a fire?"

At the rebellion of the students who always listened well, the old professor opened his mouth in disappointment.

"Since everyone seems unable to concentrate today, instead of a lecture, a simple additional test..."

"We're sorry, Professor!"

"Shut your mouths, you guys!"

The students who weren't confident about the test quickly subdued their chattering friends.

Gainando, who was secretly playing a card game, was hit by a magic missile in the face and rolled over.

As the lecture hall became quiet, Professor Alpen nodded and resumed the lecture.

"Precise calculation is essential in the preparation process of magic, and if you don't learn this, it can be difficult later on. You all will also start leading and researching magic in earnest when you become 2nd-year students..."

It was what the old professor always said, but magic wasn't just about chanting spells and waving a staff.

Preparing reagents, writing magic circles, and calculating the flow of mana.

A mage who couldn't do this groundwork couldn't become great.

"The blueprint we will study today is the gate of the famous Ganistalas Castle. It's also called . Since it's such a famous gate, I'm sure you all know about it, but..."

Gainando tilted his head and asked.

"Why is it called the Miracle of the Three Mages?"

The old professor explained with dignity without getting angry at his disciple's pathetic question.

"The treasury of the lord of Ganistalas Castle was completely empty due to the successive rebellions and raids at that time. So when building a new gate, he offered gold coins that were less than 1/10 of the usual budget."

Bang!

Yi-Han slammed his fist on the desk and was outraged.

"How could such a thing happen!"

"..."

"Is... Is that something to get so angry about?"

Gainando was flustered by his friend's unusual behavior.

However, Professor Alpen nodded his head as if sympathizing with Yi-Han's outrage.

"No. It's right to be angry. It's a truly unfortunate history. If the others around had helped the lord, it would have ended much faster... Anyway, the three mages of the castle completed the gate despite such bad conditions. It was close to a miracle. Now. The blueprint we will study today is the blueprint of that very gate."

At Professor Alpen's historical story, the students received the blueprint with interest.

Of course, Yi-Han was displeased.

'No, is this like an anecdote?'

-...-

-...???-

The people were flustered.

Yi-Han was also flustered.

"Uh. Professor. Isn't it a bit too early for me to do it?"

"How humble of you."

'Why do Einroguard professors all fail to understand the concept of refusal?'

Yi-Han was bitter at the professor's reaction.

He couldn't understand why the professors were always happy that he was being humble even when he refused.

Can't he really refuse?

"But Mr. Wardanaz has sufficient skills to take on the challenge."

"Why do you make that judgment?"

"Didn't I personally see your answer sheet during the midterm exam?"

"..."

Yi-Han was at a loss for words.

When the other party said that, he had nothing to say.

-Your Excellency, the administrative off... No, Professor. Is it really okay?-

"I guarantee it with my name. Trust me, everyone."

"No..."

Yi-Han felt very pressured when the old professor put his name on the line without even being asked.

What if Yi-Han made a mistake like that?

-Hmm. If Your Excellency, no, the professor says so...-

-But even if he's an Einroguard student, can a 1st-year participate in such construction? As far as I know, usually, you have to be at least a 3rd-year to take on such a task...-

-I also thought so. But there are always unbelievable rumors about Einroguard, aren't there? We must have been mistaken.-

-Come to think of it, last time there was a false rumor that Einroguard students had to fight for their own meals, right? I must have been mistaken. Since we rarely see them, such rumors must be circulating.-

"..."

Yi-Han listened to people's conversations with a gloomy expression.

Knowing the truth but being unable to speak it was more disheartening than he had anticipated.

"Professor. What exactly will my role be in this fortress construction?"

"Hmm. You will mainly be in charge of calculations related to magic."

Buildings of a certain size or larger usually couldn't be built without artifacts.

Then, all the tasks of calculating the amount of mana for these artifacts, securing a mana source that could supply that much, and arranging the artifacts in appropriate locations so that they wouldn't malfunction with each other were the mage's job.

In a word, it was a vicious job that required constant calculation.

'Just hearing it makes me dizzy.'

"...Will I be able to do it all within the time limit?"

"Hmm... I think it's sufficiently possible by the time of the final exam."

Yi-Han, who was listening to the professor's words, felt something was off.

"By the time of the final exam? Shouldn't it be finished before the final exam?"

"Mr. Wardanaz. What a joke... Hoho. Of course, if you take on such a task, it replaces the final exam."

The old professor laughed at Yi-Han's words.

No matter how confident he was, trying to finish a task of this scale before the final exam and then take the final exam again.

It was truly the confidence of a genius.

Of course, as a professor, Professor Alpen intended to responsibly ensure that his disciple wouldn't overdo it.

"Thank you, Professor."

Yi-Han was slightly relieved that he didn't have to worry about the final exam.

And he felt self-loathing.

'Damn it. It's not something to be happy about.'

Come to think of it, the reason he could do this was because Yi-Han had already taken a test beyond the scope of the final exam during the midterm exam.

There was no need to be grateful to Professor Alpen at all.

-Professor. Where should we send the gold coins?-

"I would appreciate it if you could send them with the next eagle."

"What gold coins?"

At Yi-Han's question, Professor Alpen answered as if it were obvious.

"Since you took on an external mission, you should receive compensation. It will help Mr. Wardanaz when researching magic next year."

"...Could you give me the fortress documents? I will do my best."

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