Episode 33
EPISODE.17
It was a few days later that Hubert called.
About 15 days had passed since the selection officers returned.
Russell, who was having the most peaceful time since returning, immediately headed to his office upon receiving the call.
smart.
“Are you there?”
A light knocking sound and a gesture of recognition are heard from inside.
“Come in. “Russell.”
The door opens with a squeak of old hinges.
“I was waiting.”
Hubert appears, as usual, buried under a pile of papers and documents.
“Sit down first.”
He stood up from among the piles of papers and continued speaking, offering me a seat.
“I don’t know if you’ve been resting for a while.”
It’s been about 15 days since the selection of the towers was completed.
It could be said that there were virtually no classes at the academy during those fifteen days.
‘Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s completely gone… … .’
Although there was a regular timetable, it was virtually replaced by self-study, so it was safe to say that it did not exist.
Even if you didn’t attend, no professor paid much attention.
‘I guess the selection of the tower is over.’
Grade 4.
No, because the most important exam that concluded my four years at the Academy had just ended.
Of course, that didn’t mean Russell just rested peacefully for 15 days.
If that were the case, it was clear that they would be overtaken and left behind at any moment.
In any case, Hubert’s question was to ask if the time had been spent well, so Russell answered as a courtesy.
“yes. Thanks to the professor’s concern. “I had a good rest.”
“What did I do for you?”
Although he asked himself if he had rested, Hubert also knew that in reality he had not.
‘Rather, I went in and out of the professor’s library non-stop for two weeks.’
After ‘Top Selection’ was over.
This was because the access pass granted to him was renewed to the second floor.
Anyway, after that, various trivial conversations continued between the two for some time.
“however… … .”
He, who had been speechless, spoke with difficulty when the teacup between them was almost empty.
“I’m going to graduate soon, so how long are you going to call me professor?”
A voice full of humility. Immediately afterwards, he spoke as if he had made a big decision.
“I will call you priest from now on, so you can call me capital punishment.”
It was quite a sudden suggestion to say that it came up while we were chatting about our daily lives.
But Russell also expected this situation to come at some point.
“egg… … I see. execution.”
So I agreed.
Although I am not yet familiar with the term “death penalty,” it was an issue that should have been resolved in the end.
“Good. Priests.”
How much practice did you have to do while looking in the mirror to call Russell a priest?
Hubert nods with a satisfied expression, recalling the memories of spending the past few nights in front of the mirror.
Afterwards, I brought up the main topic.
“The reason I called the priest today is for two reasons.”
Not one, but two.
Sze-.
As I sat down and prepared to listen, he twitched the corner of his mouth and continued.
“First of all, it’s about this graduation speech. “I would like you to take that position.”
“If it’s a graduation speech-.”
“The priest’s speech must be correct.”
What is a graduation speech?
This refers to an opportunity to stand in front and give a speech on behalf of all graduates graduating this year.
As it is an important position, it is a role that only the most outstanding graduates can take on.
“Actually, wouldn’t it be a bit funny in the current situation for someone other than a priest to represent the graduates?”
There were a few people other than Russell who passed the Magic Tower, but the royal road was also the Magic Tower.
Among them, only one person, Russell, passed the Salt Tower, also known as the Yangdae Mountains.
In fact, since graduating from the academy, it has not been common for people to be called up to the Flame Tower and the Spear Tower.
The only wizard who has achieved such a record in recent times is their teacher, Yeomtapju.
Daria Snowwhite and Spear Tower are all.
Other than that, in most cases, they first entered another magic tower and then entered the royal magic tower in recognition of their later achievements.
It was the same for Vermilion and Hubert.
‘It was about two years after I graduated from the academy that I became Master’s disciple.’
Hubert concluded his proposal by recalling memories of those days.
“Of course, the decision is made by the priest.”
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Before returning, he couldn’t even attend the graduation ceremony, let alone be the valedictorian.
However, even so, I knew very well how honorable the position of graduate student representative was.
“hmm.”
With a sigh, Russell fell into the podium on the spot.
‘Graduation ceremonies are not only events where graduates but also many visitors come to congratulate them.’
Not only nobles, but also merchants, artists, and wealthy people.
‘An event where people with names and influence in each field also attend.’
What if Raymond’s name could be mentioned again in front of them?
It was an opportunity he did not want to miss.
Russell nodded.
“I’ll do it.”
The decision was made after carefully weighing the pros and cons, not simply out of a desire for fame.
“I knew so.”
Hubert lowered his head, as if he had expected the current situation.
“Then let the priest handle that matter, and then the second one.”
Immediately after, he got up from his desk and opened the drawer of his desk.
Grumble-.
“The second reason to call a priest today is… … .”
He added, taking out a crimson-colored envelope from the inside of the dresser and placing it on top.
“It’s to deliver this letter.”
An envelope with the Flare Rose seal clearly stamped on it.
“Welcome to becoming a member of the Flame Tower. Priests.”
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“ah.”
After receiving the certificate of acceptance from Flame Tower, Russell’s face suddenly became blank.
I was confident that I would receive it, but when I actually received it in person, I felt a special emotion.
Before returning, let alone this passing certificate.
‘I didn’t even receive a diploma from the academy.’
Now, not only do I get to give a speech as a representative of the graduating class, but I also get to receive a certificate of passing.
I thought life could be so different.
At that time, Hubert added in a slightly regretful voice.
“I congratulate you, but I feel a little sorry for the priest.”
“… … ?”
“If you have the grades and skills of a priest, it wouldn’t be surprising if you received a passing certificate from one of the many magic towers.”
However, their teacher.
Due to the fact that Daria Snowwhite had personally predicted it, other magic towers did not send recruitment offers.
If you try to stab her just in case, it will be difficult to deal with it if you incur Daria’s wrath.
Hubert couldn’t help but feel sorry about that, and Russell shrugged his shoulders.
“it’s okay.”
He said as he put the crimson envelope into his arms.
“One sheet of this is enough for me.”
It was a passing certificate from Yeomtap, not from anywhere else.
This one would be much more valuable than the acceptance letters you receive from several magic towers in other regions.
“I’m glad the priest thinks so.”
Hubert’s expression improves at Russell’s answer.
That doesn’t mean he isn’t proud of being part of the Flame Tower, but unlike himself, Russell is still young.
‘I was wondering if you might be disappointed by the acceptance letters that didn’t come from many places…’
Russell’s answer was to say that those concerns were unfounded.
‘They definitely don’t have the adult side compared to other students their age.’
This idea is possible because we do not know that Russell’s life is older than his actual age.
“And this is my personal gift to the priest.”
“gift… … “This?”
“ah. “It’s not an official gift, it’s a loan, so strictly speaking, it’s not a gift.”
As he speaks, he takes out a small piece of paper and a key.
It was a key about the length of a finger and a half, and a piece of paper with the address of a certain place written on it.
“It’s the address and key to the house I own.”
“execution?”
“After moving up to the royal capital where the Flame Tower is located, I understand that you have not yet been able to find a place to stay there… … “If it’s okay with the priest, you can live in that house for a while.”
“I am grateful for the death penalty’s favor, but-.”
The salary paid by the Flame Tower to the wizards was by no means small.
In addition, additional money was paid depending on research results or work done.
Is it because of that?
The annual salary received by wizards at the Royal Capital’s Magic Tower could literally be said to be unprecedented.
Even if it is impossible to buy a house right away, you can get a decent room with just your salary.
“There is no need to do this… … .”
So, I was just about to refuse his favor.
Hubert added cautiously.
“Isn’t it a situation where a priest can’t just spend money carelessly?”
“ah-.”
Only then did Russell realize how much Hubert had considered his situation.
“I’ve known for a long time that you want to rebuild your family. So, save your salary for that time and live at my house for the time being.”
Since no one is living there right now anyway, I think I would feel at ease if a priest took care of it.
He shows consideration for himself even as he concludes his words.
Seeing his thoughtfulness, Russell felt his heart warming up for no reason.
I bowed my head with sincerity.
“thank you… … , execution.”
“What is gratitude?”
He lightly waves his hand at Russell’s greeting.
“I’m not saying that the priest should continue to live there alone.”
“… … ?”
“Once my contract with the Academy is over, shouldn’t I return to the royal capital? Even before that, I would often go up during vacation.”
It was said as a joke, but Russell didn’t dare laugh at the joke.
‘Term of contract with the Academy’
Russell’s face suddenly hardened at those words.
‘It was definitely around that time.’
This was because Hubert’s death, which we knew about through the future, occurred around that time.
After the contract with the Academy ended.
‘When I took a sabbatical year to think about whether to extend my contract or return to the royal capital-.’
I don’t know what happened, but for some reason, Hubert left the academy for a while.
‘That way I crossed a river from which I could never return.’
Immediately after that, he was expelled from the academy, so even if he tried to forget it, he couldn’t.
‘At that time, I only heard the news after everything had ended… … .’
This time was different.
I don’t know exactly what happened.
However, I clearly remembered the time of his death.
‘I have to stop it.’
That’s before regression and after regression.
Because it was the only way to return even a little of the gratitude I received from Hubert.
Steeling his resolve, Russell tightly grasped the key in his palm.
Wow.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
