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Chapter 895

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Sensing that something had gone wrong, Jowrin instinctively hunched her wings.

But she couldnt understand it.

She had defeated an evil monster with a magnificent breath and magnificent strike, so why should Jowrin be scolded?

This is unreasonable!

The professor would have handled it himself, so why did you shoot your breath there! Thanks to that, the enemy targeted His Majesty as a priority!

But we won

What did you say!

Ah, no. I didnt say anything. Jowrin said nothing at all.

Lee Hans voice was unusually stern.

Jowrin, who had been about to make excuses about winning, quickly sensed the atmosphere with her dragons innate instincts and shut her mouth. It was a level of evasion ability completely different from Gainando, who would get hit every time he failed to read the room and said one more word.

Lets say you shot your breath. Then you should have finished it from a distance why on earth did you attempt close combat?

That that just looked cool

I was wrong

When it seemed like no excuse would work, Jowrin sniffled and reflected.

However, Lee Han, who was thoroughly angry, didnt let it slide. He continuously tapped the ground with his staff while scolding her.

Now. Repeat after me. When you see a strong enemy!

When you see a strong enemy

Leave it to the Death Knight!

Leave it to the Death Knight

Next!

When you see a strong enemy, call the professors!

Continuously repeating the words, Jowrin reflected deeply.

So this is what happens when you get excited and shoot your breath!

Reality was indeed different from fairy tales.

The Azirmo in fairy tales destroyed castle walls and buried enemies there, but the real Azirmo would have been busy apologizing to the city people for destroying the walls after the battle ended.

Truly amazing. I never thought Id witness such a sight in my lifetime.

A knight from the Fire Watch approached, calming his voice that trembled with excitement.

Oh no.

Lee Han, who had been scolding Jowrin, belatedly came to his senses.

Come to think of it, now wasnt the time to scold Jowrin for doing something dangerous.

Should I have just covered my face and left immediately?

Of course, it didnt seem like that would have resolved things either

A student chosen by a dragon! Im truly moved. Professor Ingoldel. I honestly thought you were worrying too much about one student.

Both Lee Han and Professor Ingoldel were bewildered by the knights words.

Of course, their reasons were slightly different.

But seeing this, I realize I was actually underestimating the situation. I knew Einroguards mages were remarkable, but to think theyd even be chosen by dragons. This is something that would only appear in legends!

I agree. Professor. Did you call us here to show us this?

No. I didnt know either.

Are you saying no out of modesty?

Didnt you hear me say no?

Professor Ingoldel, usually polite, spoke with a serious expression.

He was so surprised that all courtesy had vanished. The knights coughed awkwardly at their friends reaction.

I, I see. So Ingoldel didnt know either.

Then you must have been even more surprised

Excuse me.

Lee Han, who had been rapidly considering dozens of thoughts, finally made a decision and spoke up.

Though there were many things he wanted to ask or say, he decided to handle the most urgent matters first, one by one.

Say anything, young mage chosen by a dragon.

What exactly does being chosen by a dragon mean?

?

??

The knights looked at each other.

Why would a mage chosen by a dragon ask such a thing?

He should know better than anyone

But the knights were kind. Explaining this to the dragon and its contractor who had just defeated a powerful demon monster in one strike wasnt particularly difficult.

The great race doesnt let just anyone ride on their backs.

Wait. I have a question.

Hmm? What is it?

Does letting someone ride during a play count as what you just mentioned?

Uh

Faced with a question more puzzling than crossing swords with an Archduke of demons, the knights fell into confusion.

The knights were worshippers of sword, honor, and tradition, not scholars of lore.

Does, does it count?

Hmm. I dont think so Its like playing, isnt it. Its not just about getting on the dragons back. Just because you throw a ball onto a dragons back doesnt make that ball a contractor

Youre quite clever!

After organizing their thoughts, the knights answered again.

That probably wouldnt count.

I see Thank you. Please continue your explanation.

Lee Han listened with maximum concentration, trying to find any loopholes.

Dragons as a race originally didnt let just anyone ride on their backs.

Letting someone ride on their back itself meant acknowledging and supporting that person.

Even when an imperial noble family supported a minor prince, it caused quite a stir, so how significant would it be when a rare race like dragons supported someone?

From peoples perspective, they couldnt help but expect that person to be worthy of a dragons support.

Its burdensome, but not as bad as I thought.

Lee Han felt slightly relieved.

Of course, Look there! A contractor chosen by a dragon! was still a burdensome title.

It might be different if he had truly been recognized for his abilities and worth and chosen, but this was just Jowrin forcing him to ride, wasnt it?

Even Jowrin herself didnt know the meaning and value of it

But Lee Han had also achieved some mental abandonmentno, growthwhile attending Einroguard.

Since rumors were already gradually spreading that he had faced the King of Ghouls, Basilisk, Sea Serpent, Anti-Magic Extremists, Mage Criminals, Frost Giant King, Skeleton Principal, and so on, he had become relatively numb to it.

Adding the title of contractor chosen by a dragon from nothing would be very burdensome, but adding it after already acquiring the above titles gave him a feeling of Well, this much is

Wait. Am I viewing the situation too positively? Maybe Im in shock and my judgment has declined.

Come to think of it, the Skeleton Principal had somehow entered that list above. It was a mistake Lee Han himself hadnt noticed.

Dragons respect their own kind as much as their numbers are few. A person supported by one dragon will be acknowledged by other dragons as well.

Thats how powerful a dragons support is as a declaration. If a mage commits a serious crime, the dragon who supported them would also be punished together.

The dragon race, being few in number, might not usually interact intimately with each other, but their relationships were deep and thorough.

If Lee Han became an evil mage criminal and stained the continent with blood, other dragons would hold Jowri responsible as well.

Jowrin stakes her honor on believing in Lee Han! Lee Han is absolutely not that kind of mage!

Jowrin declared firmly.

She wasnt one to be swayed by such words. Trusting Lee Han as much as she did, Jowrin resolutely showed her determination.

If Lee Han commits a crime, Jowrin will take responsibility!

The knights were moved again by this sight. This was the kind of true bond youd only see in legends.

Of course, Lee Han, like a cold Einroguard mage, didnt get swept up in such atmosphere.

Wait. I have a question.

What is it?

You said that if I commit a grave crime, Prince Jowurin would also be punished. Then if Prince Jowurin commits a crime, will I also be punished by the dragons?

I suppose so?

Lee Han stared intently at Jowurin. Jowurin flusteredly shouted.

Jo, Jowurin wont commit crimes!

But just this week alone, youve already used your breath attack twice without permission

Th-those were exceptional circumstances!

This is worrying.

Though Jowurin appealed to his emotions with teary eyes, Lee Han remained cold.

His Majesty is at the peak of his growing years. This is serious.

The turbulent adolescent period wasnt called that for nothing. Anyone in their prime growing years was bound to act impulsively and cause trouble.

Having come to Einroguard and already causing this much trouble in just a few months, it wouldnt be strange if he burned down a castle or so after about a year.

Lee Han witnessed a vision of himself standing in the dragons court being sternly questioned, Does defendant Lee Han of Wardanaz Family acknowledge responsibility for the castle walls that Jowurin burned?

Come to think of it, this bond relationship was one-sidedly disadvantageous to Lee Han.

Since Lee Han wouldnt cause trouble, Jowurin practically had no burden!

Could it be that the Principal tried to dissuade His Majestys visit for this reason?

If he had predicted even this, the Skeleton Principal was truly a sage. Lee Han shuddered with reverence for his absent master.

Hiiing

As Lee Han contemplated alone instead of saying Haha, I trust His Majesty too, Jowurin gradually approached the verge of tears.

He had trusted him!

Im sorry, Your Majesty. I was worried that if I attack the professors later, Your Majesty might also be punished.

So you werent worried about Jowurin committing crimes?

What are you saying? How could someone like Your Majesty commit crimes? Its so absurd that I cant understand it.

Lee Han! Feel free to attack the professors as much as you want! Jowurin is prepared!

Jowurin grinned and nodded his head. Then, suddenly feeling something strange, he asked.

Wait. But didnt Lee Han just interrogate me about firing my breath twice?

That was just confirming what happened, Your Majesty. I dont lie.

Hehe.

The knights watching were slightly flustered.

Huh?

This doesnt look like being chosen by a dragon, but rather deceiving the dragon

No, no. Dragons arent a species that can be fooled. He must be joking.

You fellows.

Hmm? Whats wrong?

Am I the only one who finds it a bit strange that the boy said he might attack the professors later?

The knights reflected on themselves.

To miss such an obviously important point due to surprise!

***

After finishing consoling Jowurin, Lee Han explained to the knights.

That was a joke. An Einroguard-style joke. You could call it an expression of resolve to surpass ones master.

Indeed!

Impressed by the wonderful joke shown by the young mage of Wardanaz Family, the knights burned with passion to try making jokes themselves.

May I try telling a joke too?

Ill listen attentively.

Do you know the difference between riding a dragon to defeat monsters from hell, and facing the combined attack of the knights here?

Uh well. Both seem difficult.

One is the test youll take, and the other is what you did today!

The knights burst into laughter, impressed by their friends wonderful joke.

However, Lee Hans face turned pale.

Is my midterm exam facing the combined attack of everyone here??

Hmm? No. Ah. You didnt understand this joke. This joke is funny because, the moment I said the test youll take, you must have thought the test was riding a dragon to defeat monsters from hell! But actually the test was the much simpler task of facing our combined attack. Isnt that funny?

Its not funny at all.

Hmm? Ill explain again. This joke is funny because

Unable to watch any longer, Professor Ingoldel stopped his friends.

Wardanaz. You dont need to worry. The test is sufficient with defeating the monster.

Professor!

Lee Han was moved.

The combined attack of these friends here was just an opinion that came up when thinking about the test, so you dont need to be surprised.

Professor!

Lee Han was shocked.

That was actually a real opinion that came up!

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