Published at 31st of March 2026 9:23 pm

Chapter 828

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At those words, Yukveltire grabbed Lee Hans wrist with rare panic.

What are you doing?

Im trying to do something else.

Why? Dont tell me youre running away?

Yukveltire tried to provoke Lee Hans pride in her urgency.

Though she wouldnt admit it herself, this obsidian staff had actually caught her interest quite a bit.

I want to see the staff being completed.

However, Yukveltire still lacked understanding about her junior.

Her junior had no pride.

Yes.

Yukveltire was so dumbfounded she lost her words.

A mages pride self-respect such and youre Direts junior as a junior, honorably

Oh dear. She cant provoke properly.

Provocation also required definite interest and understanding of the opponent to be cast effectively.

Even when Yukveltire tried to provoke, her understanding was so lacking that it was rambling.

Senior Diret would applaud and say I did well if I ran away.

Thats true. Diret is unnecessarily too soft.

Hes quite soft with you too, Senior

?

At Lee Hans words, Yukveltire wondered what he was talking about.

Diret being soft with her?

How rude Diret is to me

Yes. Yes. So Senior.

At the sight of her junior being just as rude as Diret, Yukveltires fingertips trembled slightly again.

What you called a king-level spirit earlier is ultimately a Spirit King, right?

Thats right.

How am I supposed to obtain a Spirit Kings branch?

Wasnt the lightning spirit you contracted with also a Spirit King?

This time it was Lee Hans turn to be speechless.

That

Thats right?

Certainly Perkuntra had the title of Thunder King.

Among beings from other dimensions, titles of king or nobility symbolized their strength.

While kingdoms and royalty on the continent were determined by bloodline, spirits couldnt have the title of king unless they themselves were strong.

So um yes. I understand. But I contracted with a lightning spirit, so could it give me a branch?

No. Youll have to find a wood-type spirit. Ask for an introduction.

Should I send a letter to Brother Arsil?

Lee Han thought he might have to swallow his pride and send a letter to his brother.

Honestly, though he didnt want to admit it, if it was Arsil, he would probably readily introduce a high-ranking wood spirit with a title like Forest King or Sacred Tree King.

I understand. Ill ask the lightning spirit too, and try sending a letter to my brother. Though I dont know when hell receive it.

Originally, sending letters outside from Einroguard was quite difficult, but now this much was on the easy side for Lee Han.

He had taken out dozens of people, so what was one letter!

Then I guess well have to wait until we find a way to obtain the materials.

Tell me more about the Echo Stone.

Yukveltire subtly suggested.

It wasnt that communication artifacts of this type didnt exist, but this Echo Stone had quite a unique format, sparking curiosity as someone from the Enchantment Magic School.

From what she heard, it seemed connected to an ancient being

I already told you everything earlier.

Im telling you to talk about the stones origins.

Why is that necessary?

Its needed to increase the staffs completion.

How so?

If you dont want to talk, then dont.

No are you angry right now?

Im not angry. Its unpleasant that you keep accusing me of expressing such irrational emotions.

This person. She really does seem interested in the obsidian staff

Lee Han felt his suspicion, which he had roughly dismissed, turning into certainty.

***

After the lecture ended (Lee Han eventually told her about the Echo Stone), as Lee Han was about to get up, something suddenly occurred to him.

By the way, Senior.

What?

Doesnt this lecture have pop quizzes?

No.

I see.

If Professor Verduss weakness was having no interest in students, his strength was also having no interest in students.

Lee Han smiled at the news that there were no pop quizzes.

Then what about midterms? A test?

There arent any.

Huh, no midterms either?

At this point, Lee Han began to worry.

It wasnt good that there were no midterms, because the Skeleton Principal could appear midway and send Professor Verdus to the punishment room, then suddenly add midterms.

Anyway, this lecture is about completing a staff. Its enough if you just make a staff and bring it.

I see

Lee Han nodded at the refreshingly simple criterion of evaluating everything with finals, then paused.

Then what do we do during the remaining period if we finish this first?

Dont attend and proceed with whatever research you want.

!

At first it seemed like nonsense, but thinking about it, it was quite plausible.

Wasnt this a lecture that didnt check attendance anyway?

If I finish first, can I really do whatever I want with the remaining lecture time?

Lee Han thought about what he could do if this lecture time became free.

He could preview the Poison, Bone, Blood lecture, prepare Wickedly Beautiful Creatures in advance, or manage the vegetable garden more before the A Drop of Potion Instead of Complex Magic lecture.

Hmm. Strangely, even though I imagined it, Im not very happy.

Anyway, I understand. Senior. Thank you. Ill contact you as soon as theres news about materials. Please give my regards to Senior Diret, take care of your meals, and stop tormenting other people

Are you done? Lets go.

Ragesa urged from behind. Lee Han stopped mid-sentence and bowed his head.

Then, see you next time.

I never tormented any

Regardless, Ragesa and Lee Han had already left far down the corridor.

Whats the next lecture? Please tell me its an interesting lecture without Vible.

Magical Algebra and Arcane Geometry

Ragesa screamed like a pirate stabbed in the chest.

Of all things, mathematics!

Lee Han realized he had seen it wrong and belatedly corrected himself.

Ah. I saw it wrong.

Spirit, Energy, Mind. Its Professor Ingoldels lecture.

Oh!

Ragesa let out a happy exclamation at the combat lecture.

Then she wondered.

But now that I think about it, why is a Blue Dragon Tower brat like you taking a White Tiger Tower exclusive lecture?

To get easy grades?

Kihihi! Thats quite a joke.

Its not a joke Raphadael. Angrago!

Lee Han waved at his friends he spotted.

The two White Tiger Tower friends were having a serious conversation when they turned their attention to Lee Hans call.

Oh. Wardanaz.

I missed the last lecture, did I miss anything?

Take this.

Angrago held out a note with the quiz content written on it.

Visit the most dangerous place possible, survive for at least two days, then write and submit a journal (weekends recommended, places with different time axes recommended).

Professor Ingoldel

Ho. As expected of Professor Ingoldel, teaching well.

Ragesa was satisfied with the lecture content.

As expected, Ingoldel knew well how to forge students like steel, living up to her reputation.

Lee Han and his friends glared resentfully at the evil pirate. Ragesa didnt care and asked back.

Where else is there such a perfect test for honing a swordsmans abilities?

Cant we just do something normal? I want to enter the Empire sword tournament.

Eh. Thats something only greenhouse flowers would enter. Maybe if it were an underground illegal fighting ring sword tournament.

Lee Han apologized to his friends with his eyes.

It was an apology for bringing Ragesa.

Angrago made groaning sounds and said.

I wish shed just decide the location for us. I dont know where to choose. If we pick wrong and get told its easy, its worse than not doing it at all.

In the worst case, they could suffer through hardships only to hear from the professor, What, you went and played in such an easy place?

Choosing and finding the location is also an ability, brats.

Well figure it out ourselves!

Finally Raphadael got angry.

Then Ragesa burst into laughter as if shed been waiting and swung her staff. Raphadael tried to resist in shock, but the pirate crones attack was much faster.

Clank!

Raphadael, bound tightly in chains, hung upside down in the air.

Let me down!

If you want to get free, you have to free yourself with your own skills! Brat. You learned a lesson. This is what happens when you act up in front of a mage stronger than you.

After finishing her words, Ragesa suggested to Lee Han.

Oh right. For a test like this, how about taking your White Tiger Tower friends there with you?

Huh? Uh, wouldnt that be a bit dangerous?

After this lecture ended, Lee Han was planning to go down to the punishment room to meet Perkuntra.

Since he had to ask about the tree branch, he needed to visit in person.

Now that Professor Ingoldels lecture had become an assignment, he had to visit the punishment room anyway

Isnt it dangerous?

No matter how much his friends had become second-years, taking them to visit the punishment room, especially to visit Perkuntra, felt a bit sorry.

What are you talking about, Wardanaz?

Angrago said with gleaming eyes.

Come to think of it, there were few friends who knew the most dangerous places as well as Wardanaz.

Moreover, Wardanazs reluctant attitude made it even more appealing.

How well had he chosen?

Im ready. You dont still think of me as last years Angrago, do you?

Youre last years Angrago, what else would you be, some other dimensional Angrago?

Raphadael thought to himself while hanging.

But certainly following Wardanaz seemed quite plausible.

He was really amazingly good at finding dangerous places!

Well then alright. Lets go together.

You should bring other friends too. Kihihi.

Ragesa suggested to Angrago. Angrago made a troubled face, not wanting to lose the dangerous place hed finally found.

Theres no need to go with so many

Dont tell me a knight would monopolize a chance for glory?

Ill call them right now!

Watching Angrago being played in the palm of her hand, Lee Han felt unnecessarily worried.

They wont get angry about being tricked, will they?

***

Weve been tricked!!

Angrago shouted without realizing it.

Giselle and Durgyu, who were beside him, looked at Angrago as if asking what nonsense he was spouting.

Tricked about what.

Lee Han didnt trick you, Angrago.

Ah no. The punishment room I didnt expect to come this deep

Did you think Wardanaz would take you to a cozy study with a warm fire in the fireplace?

You said you asked first, Angrago.

Angrago had nothing to say back to his two friends scolding.

Ugh. This is unfair.

The punishment room is well, its on the mild side.

Giselle said, looking at Lee Han.

Actually, she had been somewhat prepared for places more terrible and dangerous than the punishment room.

Hey. Moradi. I have something to tell just you for a moment.

This feels ominous.

When Lee Han called her aside, Giselle suddenly felt very ominous.

Usually good news didnt require calling someone aside.

The thing is, actually, the reason were going deep underground in this punishment room isnt to endure in the dungeon there, but because I have a favor to ask.

From whom? Youre asking a favor from a prisoner?

No. A high-ranking spirit. Its in charge of the general punishment room guards here.

Wow. Thats really not surprising at all.

Really? Thats a relief.

That was sarcasm, you bastard

Anyway, I have to ask for something quite precious. So things might get more difficult. I thought itd be better to know in advance.

Why the hell did that idiot bring all his friends saying lets follow you?

I definitely tried to stop him.

Giselle cast a slightly suspicious look.

It seemed that with Wardanazs abilities, he could mind control Angrago while restraining him.

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