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Chapter 971

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Looking to the side, it seemed the other two hadnt noticed the faint phantom of the crown.

Not only that, but even Yukveltire would lose sight of the crowns form if she lost focus for just a moment.

It was clearly a crown that couldnt be seen through ordinary methods.

Yukveltire calmly recited an incantation.

Pierce through.

As Bakwantalanas Blue Eye was cast on her pupils, expanded information was transmitted directly to her brain.

Then the faint phantom of the crown came slightly into focus, and its form became a bit clearer.

It was a modest crown.

The crown made by weaving bronze, copper, and tree branches was so modest it felt more like a crown of thorns.

A crown should bestow authority and dignity upon its wearer

That thing looks like it would scrape the skin and make it bleed instead.

But despite its alien appearance, the power dwelling within was real.

That wasnt an ordinary crown. True to her nature as a future artifact craftsman, Yukveltire quickly recognized the crowns essence.

An essence divided and imprinted across countless parallel dimensions.

The sum total of power drawn from each and every one of those concepts!

Though it took the form of a crown, that was a pure mass of power.

She couldnt even guess which archmage had created this magic, but Yukveltire felt a spine-tingling thrill. Any mage would have felt a similar sensation.

Magic that split existence countless times, eternally imprinted it in each dimension, then drew that power forth.

When a mage tried to summon power beyond a certain level from their position, they would inevitably face tremendous resistance.

Just as the world disliked imbalance, it also disliked powerful grand magic.

However, that crown mockingly bypassed such chain-like strict constraints.

When the world tried to somehow disperse the extremely condensed power, it would scatter across countless parallel dimensions, then merge back into the form of a crown

Because of all these elements, that crown was difficult to even properly perceive. Without the senses of an experienced dimension traveler or someone who could see through dimensions, it would be hard to even see.

Whats its purpose?

She was certainly curious about why her junior could wear that crown or had the qualifications to wear it, but what she was most curious about right now was the crowns purpose.

She could tell that power that would be difficult to manifest through ordinary means had been gathered in one place.

Then for what purpose had that power been gathered?

All magic has its own purpose. Yukveltire was genuinely curious about what purpose this crowns magic served.

It didnt even seem to be completely finished yet

Phew.

Her junior, who had been pouring out mana, sighed and stepped back.

The ore vein trapping Jarun was so sturdy that even her junior, who overflowed with mana, had grown tired of it.

Should I just give up

As her junior muttered, Yukveltire witnessed the crown above his head become momentarily more faint.

If the incomplete crown disappeared like this, no further evaluation or investigation would be possible. Yukveltire instinctively shouted.

No!

??

You can do it. Dont give up and concentrate.

Senior. I think this is the first time youve said such warm words.

Lee Han was slightly moved.

It seemed the time spent traveling with Diret hadnt been completely in vain.

To think this human-shaped small golem still had a warm heart left.

I understand. Ill try again. Come to think of it, this level of hardship is nothing special.

As the fading crown became slightly clearer again, Yukveltire breathed a sigh of relief.

Wardanaz family junior.

Ive received your encouragement, so please be quiet now.

The crown above the juniors head, who had silenced his senior, began to grow increasingly vivid.

Suddenly, the ground they were standing on quietly moved. It was a movement as quiet as a flowing stream.

Unlike the other students who were focused only on the ore vein, Yukveltires eyes, which were observing the surroundings without gaps, widened slightly.

What was this phenomenon?

The movement didnt occur only on the floor. The cave walls beside the passage also moved. They moved as if alive, revealing the ore veins hidden within to the outside.

It was as if everything in the surroundings was helping her junior easily extract Jarun.

A small world!

Faced with a clear supernatural phenomenon that couldnt be explained by a single spell, Yukveltire realized the identity of the magic.

The crowns power didnt stop. The properties of the ore vein trapping Jarun began to change.

As if it wouldnt waste Lee Hans time by resisting any longer, the ore vein changed into a property that easily melted away to mana.

Got it!

Focused on the circulation of mana, Lee Han didnt notice the changes around him. Having finished its work, the crown quietly slumbered beyond dimensions again.

Cough!

With a cough, Jarun rolled forward. His whole body was stiff from being trapped in the ore vein for so long.

Cough, cough, cough! You you are

Are you alright, senior?

I never asked to be rescued! I absolutely cant pay any gold coins!

After checking the surrounding students, Jarun frowned deeply and shouted.

It wasnt good words for someone who had just been rescued to shout first (especially when his body hadnt loosened up yet and he was vulnerable to attack), but fortunately no one got angry.

The enchantment magic school seniors had no expectations of Jarun to begin with, and in Lee Hans case, he had thoroughly trained patience.

The patience trained by Wardanaz, Cow Wardanaz, Wardanazs disciple, guys similar to Wardanaz, etc., couldnt be scratched by such words.

I have no intention of asking for gold coins. I just rescued you.

What?

The fierce-looking dwarf made an expression as if he had been slapped.

He probably wouldnt have been so surprised even if his junior had threatened him or held a knife to his throat.

More importantly, senior. What happened with the orichalcon ore vein? Did you happen to find it?

As if he found it.

Sigunteng, who was behind them, couldnt hold back and muttered.

After freeing him and looking him up and down, it seemed he hadnt found even a copper ore vein, let alone an orichalcon ore vein.

Orichalcon? How do you bastards know about that You, you bastards! You despicable bastards! You spied on my application!

We didnt spy on it. The rumor spread throughout the school.

Despicable bastards! Sons of thieves! You scoundrels who only think of stealing a dwarfs blood and sweat

Thats enough. Senior.

Sigunteng cut off his words as if he was tired of listening. Anfargon nodded as if he agreed.

They had taken him out because of their juniors stubbornness, but honestly there was nothing good about having a long conversation with someone like Jarun

Just as students from other schools were reluctant to interact with enchantment magic school students, enchantment magic school students were also reluctant to interact with students from other schools.

Especially if it was a madman like Jarun.

Senior Yukveltire. Please.

Alright.

Yukveltire immediately resorted to force.

Jarun was hung upside down with a squawk of a scream. His body had become too weak from being trapped in the ore vein.

Compass. An ordinary item without any special magic.

Silver pieces. Isnt this from the healing magic school area? When did you go there?

Map. No magic, no ore vein markings.

Mold clump. Is it a reagent? Its strange for a reagent

Thats the bread I was eating!

Jarun, enraged by the forced body search, choked up and shouted. The enchantment magic school students who finished the search put Jarun back down and returned his belongings.

Junior. I checked, but theres no trace of an orichalcon ore vein.

Lets dump him quickly and go back. Staying longer is just a waste of time.

I understand.

Lee Han readily acknowledged it.

From the beginning, Lee Han had come this far with an attitude closer to since were here anyway, lets take him out and ask, and hadnt really seriously expected an Oriharckon vein.

Ugh.

Jarun, whose body was still stiff, staggered.

Grumble-

Looking gaunt as if he might collapse at any moment like Gainando who had skipped two meals, Lee Han carefully asked.

Would you like something to eat?

I dont need it!

You dont have to pay gold coins. Ill give it to you for free just this once.

Though Lee Han usually hated giving things away for free, he made an exception for someone who looked ready to collapse.

Just once should be fine

Dont lie!!

Jaruns voice grew even louder.

A Soup Club student giving food without money? That was ridiculous.

It must be a trick!

Fortunately, the senior was in a very weakened state. Lee Han immediately subdued him with magic and poured warm meat broth down the dwarfs throat.

No, no! My gold coins! My gold coins!!

The Divination Magic Guild upperclassmen looked at Lee Han with expressions that said why is our junior wasting time like this, but Lee Han ignored them and continued moving.

Bread and sausage cut with a pocket knife, pickled vegetables, canned goods, and a surprisingly large amount of food quickly went into Jaruns stomach.

Lee Han dusted off his hands, released the dwarf, and said.

When you recover, be careful climbing up. Other people are looking for you too, so dont forget to be cautious. When you see people, shout first that theres no Oriharckon.

With those final words, Lee Han moved his steps to follow the upperclassmen.

Jarun, with strength returning to his limbs, stared blankly at Lee Hans retreating figure before suddenly shouting.

Wait!

???

Wait, come here.

If you want more food, pay money. You have gold coins. Payment later is fine too.

Its not because of that! Hurry up and come here?!

Having eaten and regained his strength, Jarun was different from the vulnerable senior from before. Lee Han grumbled as he walked over.

What is it?

Only you should know this. The Oriharckon vein actually exists.

Jarun gulped.

It was the first time in his life he had told someone else about a vein he had discovered.

Even as he spoke, Jarun wasnt confident he had made the right judgment. Perhaps his judgment had been impaired from being trapped in the vein for so long.

But Jarun didnt regret the choice he had just made. It seemed better to clear this debt rather than continue feeling uneasy about it.

Yes. Well, it must exist somewhere in the world.

Its here in the mining district!!

Jarun was frustrated by his juniors indifferent attitude.

That might also be found somewhere if you look

I found the exact location, you stupid fool!

???

Lee Han looked at Jarun as if asking what nonsense he was spouting.

Though Lee Han himself didnt realize it, hearing Jarun speak made him newly aware.

I really dont trust this person at all!

Though he had said with his mouth that they should check it out directly, when Jarun actually said it existed, the only thought that came to mind was what nonsense?

His level of trust in the other person was almost drilling through the underground floor.

You found the location but were wandering around here empty-handed without a single ore in your pocket?

Jaruns face reddened at this very humiliating point for a western dwarf.

Thats there were circumstances.

Senior. Do you know the story of the shepherd giant? The one who tended the Mountain Destroyer

As his junior scratched at his pride, Jarun nearly collapsed from anger and humiliation.

Enduring with superhuman will, Jarun gritted his teeth and growled.

Shut up and listen! Be quiet and listen! Ill explain!

Whether the senior was throwing a fit or not, Lee Han took out his cracked pocket watch to check the time.

Then he spoke with a stern attitude.

Ill give you 5 minutes.

What?

The other upperclassmen have been waiting too long. I have some sense, so I cant make them wait any longer. You must finish within that time. Not even 1 second over.

Grrrrr-

Jarun foamed at the mouth and fell backward.

To think there was such a bastard in the world who would treat an Oriharckon vein like this

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