Episode 112
Lee Han didn’t know.
What an incredible opportunity it is to receive such affectionate loyalty from a griffon.
‘this guy…!’
The lightning-walking professor chuckled in frustration. Lee Han said with a worried expression as he picked up the cigarette holder.
“Did you swallow it wrong?”
“no!”
Who is worried about whom now?
Professor Lightning Step calmed down and spoke again.
“Why don’t you be a little nicer?”
“How can I be more… kind here?”
Lee Han answered in a slightly embarrassed voice.
The voice was so sincere that even Lightning had nothing to say.
The students didn’t know it, but Lightning Gait was steadily watching the stables.
This was only natural since I had entrusted these childish words to the iron heads, or rather, the freshmen.
And Lee Han truly took care of Gryphon faithfully. It was not easy for a boy from a great noble family to be that sincere.
Not only did he save his life, but the loving care he showed before that also probably played a part in helping Gryphon open his heart.
…But that was it. Not trusting Gryphon now meant not trusting him.
“Is there something wrong with the way I feed or brush you?”
“no. “Not things like that… There’s faith and trust, things like that, right?”
– Fuheung.
The white horse nodded as if asking for more information.
Of course, Lee Han did not go down easily.
“There is a difference between being kind and trusting someone without suspicion. professor. “Isn’t the latter irresponsible?”
“……”
The boy from the Wardanaz family was only saying the right things today.
It is true that while taming an animal, overlooking its instincts and simply trusting it unconditionally is not a good habit.
It is right to trust and love someone, but to have some doubts…
That’s true, but…!
-Phew! Phew!
“Look at this. “You get angry right away.”
“okay. “Do it yourself.”
When the lightning-walking professor gave up and turned around, the white horse glared at him.
Yoner asked curiously.
“Now that I think about it, what is that horse’s name? “Even when I called him by his name, he didn’t listen.”
The horses in the stable understood that they would call you if you called them by name, but the white horse did not understand.
To be precise, he refused to understand.
-No matter what name you give it, it seems like it doesn’t like it.
-Isn’t it just that you have a dirty temper?
-no. Maybe it’s because it’s not a name I like.
-Isn’t it just that you have a dirty temper?
-It may have originally had a different name, so let’s ask the professor later.
-I think he just has a dirty temper.
The lightning-walking professor was slightly embarrassed.
I was glad I turned back. I was able to avoid my facial expressions from being noticed by the two students.
“Pon… Ponrig.”
“Ponrig… That’s an unusual name.”
“Ponrigra.”
Lee Han looked at the white horse and said.
“Phone League. Am I right?”
-Puh hee hee!
The white horse shook its head in disgust. Lee Han looked at it and spoke with confidence.
“You just have a bad temper.”
* * *
Thanks to Professor Lightning Step’s persuasion of the river spirit, the students who arrived later were able to drink water more easily.
The students who came first and had a hard time grumbled.
“That’s not how you give water.”
“Do you have any idea how difficult it is to give them water? “It’s true that you feed the river spirit water when it’s angry.”
Lee Han approached the lightning-step professor who was recording the scores. The professor said, flicking his cigarette pipe.
“why? Wardanaz your score is perfect. “There’s nothing to worry about.”
“I didn’t come because of that, I came because I had something to ask. “I came across the monster’s name while reading a book and it was the first time I heard it.”
“Tell me.”
“Do you know about the monster called Sharkan?”
“The king of leopards.”
The lightning-walking professor flicked off his cigarette butt and spoke.
“According to the legend of the mountain people, he was born between a rocky mountain range and a leopard. “Maybe that’s why it’s a monster that leopards worship.”
“Is it a dangerous monster?”
Whether he was born between a rocky mountain range and a leopard, or between a spirit king and a leopard, that was not what mattered to Lee Han.
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How dangerous is it?
To Lee Han’s question, Professor Lightning Walk answered as if it were absurd.
“Then it wouldn’t be dangerous? “Isn’t even a leopard dangerous?”
“…What would it be like if you made an undead monster called Sharkan and controlled it?”
“Why do you have to do such a dangerous thing? Just because an undead monster is alive, its wildness and ferocity does not completely disappear. “If they see a loophole or become dissatisfied, they may lose control and attack.”
“oh…”
The next time he met Professor Mortum, Lee Han wondered whether to use magic from behind or swing his sword.
‘Isn’t this worse than the principal?’
Even the principal didn’t give me a monster like that as a gift!
“But why are you asking that? Do you already want to create an undead monster?”
Professor Lightning Walk said with a grin.
I often heard rumors among professors that they had excellent magic skills, and as expected, talented people seemed to be different no matter what.
“no.”
“There is no need to be embarrassed for fear of failure. Setting arrogant goals is something that only freshmen can do.”
‘It’s not real.’
“But even if you want to create an undead monster, it would be a good idea to research well in advance and choose a useful one. Do you know what the top 3 reasons why Imperial Warlocks died last year were? “That’s what happens when you use a monster that doesn’t fit the container as an undead summon.”
“……”
Lee Han stroked his neck without realizing it.
‘I need to do better in the future…’
* * *
When the time came, the lightning-walking professor stopped waiting and spoke.
“You probably learned a lot from today’s exam. Those who have always been lazy will have learned how their laziness returns, and those who have been diligent will have seen their diligence bear fruit.”
Lee Han looked at Vonrigg after hearing the professor’s words. As the white horse blinked with innocent eyes, Lee Han became suspicious.
‘This bastard tricks again.’
-Puh-hee-hee-hee!
The white horse seemed to have sensed Lee Han’s suspicions and became angry. As expected, the diligence was far from bearing fruit.
“If you feel your shortcomings, don’t end with that, but try to correct that shortcomings. It’s not just about taming animals. “Magic is not learned overnight.”
Everyone nodded with impressed expressions.
But Lee Han thought to himself.
‘Aren’t the lazy guys away now?’
The students who were now looking impressed by the professor’s words were the diligent students, while the lazy students had not even come near the river yet.
Lightning Gaeth also said that he knew that.
“Now tell this to the lazy bastards. Class is over! See you next!”
“thank you!”
The students tried to calm down and go back.
At that time, Salko of the Tutanta family approached.
“Wardanaz.”
“Tutanta.”
“Did you feed the carrots well to the horse?”
“okay. Well fed. “Thank you.”
“I gave it to our horses because they liked it, so I’m glad I did.”
“????”
Rowena, who was passing by, looked at Lee Han with an expression of shock and fear.
What did you just say…?
“I came here because I have a favor to ask of you.”
“Are you the master of carrots?”
“no. The carrot was gratitude for something that happened last time. This matter is separate. “There’s something that needs your skills.”
Lee Han was slightly surprised.
I would never have thought that Salko, with such strong pride, would ask Lee Han for something like this.
What’s going on?
‘Are you trying to rob the principal’s warehouse?’
“Tell me.”
“I need your cooking skills.”
“……”
* * *
<Tower of the Eternally Burning Phoenix> was a tower where priests from various denominations in the empire gathered.
The quietest and calmest place among the magic school towers.
Dwarf Muhaddin was a priest belonging to the Sisenja Church.
The Order of Sisenja, an order of knowledge and learning, is an order that is respected by many people as it is an order that researches, transmits, and preserves various studies of the empire.
The Tutanta family was also a supporter of the Sisenja Church.
“The problem is that Father Muhaddin doesn’t eat very much.”
“……”
Lee Han was still dumbfounded and belatedly came to his senses.
‘Why do you do that to me?’
“I… I see. It’s a shame. It must be because of the poor environment at the magic school. “Have you gone and talked to the principal?”
“no. Eating is not the problem. Originally, I was someone who ate less. The problem is that other priests in the church took care of it, but there is no one here. Even if the other priests in the tower try to pay attention, there is a limit.”
Lee Han tried to say, ‘So why did you do that to me?’
If he was from the Blue Dragon Tower or the Black Turtle Tower, there was no way that there would not be a student who was better at cooking than Lee Han.
But Salchow spoke first.
“While I was thinking about it, I heard a story about Wardanaj’s cooking skills. “I asked other priests at the Tower of the Phoenix, and they praised your cooking skills.”
“It’s because the priests are nice.”
Lee Han could see what had happened.
It backfired because he flattered the priest Siana too much.
How on earth did I praise you…
“You probably heard it from Priest Sianna, right? “Priest Siana is kind…”
“I asked priest Tigiling and heard it from other priests as well. Wardanaz. “You’re too humble.”
The Black Turtle Tower students behind Salko nodded as if they had no choice but to acknowledge it.
The tomato and vegetable stew that the boy from the Wardanaz family made at the black market last time was amazing.
One of the Black Turtle Tower students even glared at Lee Han with anger.
“Renjid here comes from a family of leading chefs in the empire. But she admitted she couldn’t beat you.”
“……”
For a moment, Lee Han thought the other person was crazy.
‘It’s not a fair match at all…’
That’s right, Lee Han can use all kinds of materials at will, but his opponent can only use limited ones, so that kind of reaction was likely.
But no matter what!
“So you want me to cook for you?”
Lee Han came to his senses and asked.
It was ridiculous, but there was nothing I couldn’t do.
It wasn’t a bad thing to impose a debt on Salko, nor was it a bad thing to treat him well to a priest of the Sisenza Church.
There is always nothing wrong with becoming friends with someone who is good at studying.
“okay.”
“Right. Have you prepared the ingredients? Or should I help you? “I can give it to you at a low price.”
Salko shook his head at Lee Han’s words.
“no. I’ve already found the ingredients I need. All you have to do is go get it together.”
“okay? “Where is it?”
“In the kitchen.”
“?”
Lee Han paused.
Was there a kitchen in the dormitory tower?
“Where’s the kitchen?”
“Kitchen in the basement of the main building.”
“…Right. “I remembered I was busy, so I’ll just stand up.”
“Wait a minute, Wardanaz! “This is something I need your help with!”
“I can’t do it without you! “If it weren’t for you who broke into the White Tiger Tower…!”
The Black Turtle Tower students rushed over in a hurry.
In order to conquer the back of this labyrinth-like magic school, a boy from the Wardanaz family who was skilled in magic was essential.
“Why are you saying such strange things when you say you need cooking skills? Bring the ingredients and come out. “Then I’ll cook for you.”
“Wardanaz. Of course, we had no intention of just asking! “Your thoughts will change when you see this.”
Lee Han was puzzled.
Is there something that would change your mind?
‘what?’
“It’s a forbidden black magic book.”
The Black Turtle Tower student carefully took out the steel box. When I opened the lid, a book with a blood-red cover spewed out a bloody curse.
“Close!”
bang!
The students quickly closed the box. And he said it with a proud expression.
“how is it? “Do you think this will make you want to do it, Wodanaz?”
“…no?”
“?!?!”
