Published at 3rd of April 2026 8:32 am

Chapter 1006

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No. How can you circulate such a letter? If you spread it widely, only wicked people will swarm around His Majesty.

Prince Jowurin doesnt go out much anyway, so thats fine. And its not exactly widely spread.

The Skeleton Principal was already happy due to the debt cancellation.

In that state, seeing his disciple jumping around made him feel a little happier.

Only family heads of considerably large houses would have received the letter. The palace bureaucrats are bound by silence oaths, so it wont spread further. Dont worry too much.

What nonsense hes spouting.

If noble family heads knew and bureaucrats knew, that was already enough to worry about.

At that level, it wouldnt be strange for Lee Han to hear Ah! Arent you that mage who newly contracted with a dragon! wherever he went.

It was touching that even non-contracted dragons protected contractors, but more than that

From now on, Ill definitely have to use disguises and aliases when doing bad things.

Feeling a premonition that hed continue using Stedal Nagos identity, Lee Han thought to himself.

-Indeed. Did Master calculate even that? That bureaucrats wouldnt dare treat a newly appeared dragon contractor coldly

Heh. That was just one of the reasons.

-As expected of Master!

Seeing the Death Knights and Skeleton Principal cheering excitedly, Lee Han grumbled.

He was feeling unsettled, but seeing them so happy made him want to hit them from behind.

***

Hidan, who belonged to the Dalcard family and was Asans older sister, was currently staying in the Empires capital.

It was because of guests who had come from various noble families of the Empire.

No matter how much Lord Gonadaltes devotes himself to the Empire, this time he went too far.

Thats right. We cannot just let this pass.

To be precise, they were closer to victims who had come from various noble families of the Empire.

Families who had their treasures plundered by the Skeleton Principals outrageous act had joined forces to accurately calculate and claim damages.

Since they came representing each family, their status was by no means ordinary. Some families had even sent their family heads directly.

Given this situation, Hidan had no choice but to come up to the capital directly from the east.

We trust in Hidans abilities.

The Dalcard family also suffered damage this time, so please handle this strictly.

The various nobles sent expectant gazes toward Hidan.

Hidan, from the Dalcard family, belonged to the eastern Bronze Dwarf Bank and was a prodigy recognized by those picky dwarves.

Such a person as Hidan would be able to coldly and accurately calculate the damages suffered from the Skeleton Principal this time.

Since they had been robbed so suddenly, each family hadnt even determined exactly how much they should claim.

But isnt Hidans younger brother from Einroguard? Theres a saying that arms bend inward for a reason

One noble who participated as a family representative cautiously raised a question.

Someone with family studying at Einroguard might take the Skeleton Principals side.

However, other nobles rather scolded the person who raised the question.

Watch your words. Hidan is not someone who would show favoritism even to family.

When Daihal from the Dalcard family visited the Bronze Dwarf Bank, Hidan chased him away without even looking at his face. Even if its family, if its not beneficial, shell cut them off ruthlessly.

Though it sounded somewhat like an insult, Hidan was rather proud.

These twins, Daihal and Hidan, were always pursuers of coldness and reason.

For them, ruining work with family sentiment and blood ties was absolutely unacceptable behavior.

Though Hidan rejected Daihals request, Daihal wasnt displeased at all. Rather, if she had accepted, he might have despised Hidan.

Im grateful for the praise.

Oh right. Your younger brother Asan also has quite excellent qualities as a mage.

Hes still far from it. He needs to resemble at least half of his friend.

How truly modest.

Though Hidan spoke sincerely, the surrounding nobles simply understood it as modesty.

Just entering Einroguard was already remarkable, and among them, Asan was achieving quite high grades.

No one realized that Hidan was comparing him to his friend who was the years top student.

Then please submit the lists of treasures and reagents you each lent. Ill calculate the damages.

While Hidan received lists from the various nobles, Yoanen whispered to Mrs. Kraha as if dying of annoyance.

Mrs. Kraha, Gainandos mother, had connections with Yoanen since her own sibling had married someone from the Meikin family.

Why do we have to do this?

Yoanen. Dont complain too much. Someone has to take charge of this work.

The task of presenting lists of items each family had plundered and determining their prices wasnt actually work requiring very high intelligence.

Moreover, wasnt someone from the Dalcard family handling all the practical work?

However, that didnt mean it was work requiring no responsibility. Since they were discussing here and making final decisions, they effectively needed full authority.

Even if not family heads, at least direct family members should come to make decisions easily.

Mrs. Kraha spoke with elegant demeanor.

I heard the Meikin family also lent quite a few precious treasures.

It doesnt matter since theyre not my treasures anyway.

Yoanen was indifferent.

Unless one was a noble with strong family loyalty, high-level mages rarely obsessed over family pride.

Whether the family treasures were plundered by the Skeleton Principal or not, managing reagents for tomorrows workshop was far more important.

Rather, didnt Mrs. Kraha seem generous toward Lord Gonadaltes before?

Yoanen asked, tilting her head slightly.

This lady who led the Kraha family, always mentioned when discussing wealth in the Empire, had been Einroguards most generous patron from long ago.

Previously, Yoanen had even seen the Skeleton Principal turn a noble who insulted the Kraha family into a frog and bury him deep in a swamp. Such affection didnt come without considerable donations.

Thats right. But Lord Gonadaltes clearly said he would repay and borrowed them.

Mrs. Kraha drew a clear line.

Though she had consistently sent donations to the Skeleton Principal due to his devotion to the Empire (Mrs. Kraha still slightly suspected donations influenced Gainandos admission), the lady wasnt benevolent enough to support all his eccentric behavior.

Then isnt it natural to receive them back?

This is my calculation, but I dont think Lord Gonadaltes can repay on time.

Like an excellent alchemist, Yoanen showed sharp prediction.

The gold coins Einroguards madmen wastefully spent like water each year.

Adding the gold coins supported by the Empire and sponsored from various places

the Skeleton Principals treasury could never be abundant. Unexpected extreme expendtures like this incident were especially fatal.

That too would be something Lord Gonadaltes considered when doing this. Yoanen doesnt need to worry. Hell come prepared with some countermeasure.

Im just worried well have to stay long

Yoanen let out a light sigh filled with frustration.

As the lady said, the Skeleton Principal was certainly someone who would come with various countermeasures.

But the Mrs. Kraha beside her and that merciless gold coin collector from the Dalcard family were absolutely not easy opponents.

Since the Skeleton Principal wasnt someone who gave generously either, negotiations would likely drag on tediously with push and pull.

What a waste of time this was.

If Einroguard were on vacation, I would have asked Yoner.

Yoanen had an absurd thought.

No matter how much the Meikin family trusted Yoner, they wouldnt send the youngest sibling to such matters.

I hope Lord Gonadaltes comes with a useful countermeasure

Everyone doing well!

!

The nobles gathered in the spacious hall were startled to see the human-formed Skeleton Principal appear with a cheerful voice.

Some nobles showed hopeful expressions at that sight.

Seeing His Excellency like that, isnt it a positive sign?

Thats right. He must have secured compensation!

The usual Skeleton Principal was always in a moderately bad mood.

Moreover, in a situation like this, it wouldnt be strange if he were even worse. But such a cheerful attitude.

It couldnt be explained without something warranting it.

That doesnt make sense

I heard rumors that he even borrowed gold coins from the bureaucrats. Theyre not the type to be persuaded theyd rather have their heads cut off.

Of course, there were skeptical nobles as well.

While everyone was murmuring among themselves, the Skeleton Principal opened his mouth.

Everyone, I sincerely express my gratitude for lending your strength in sealing the thought entity this time.

Yes well

The nobles present nodded with reluctant expressions.

Strictly speaking, it was closer to the Skeleton Principal coming and threatening them with his staff, but that was all in the past now.

From the nobles perspective, it sounded better to say they had stepped forward voluntarily.

Have you prepared compensation for the items you borrowed?

Whether the Skeleton Principal was pleased or displeased, Hidan spoke up without caring.

When the descendant of the Dalcard Family, who had tormented him for generations, aimed her arrow at him, the Skeleton Principal let out a sigh.

Compensation. Compensation, you say

I trust Lord Gonadaltes.

When Mrs. Kraha joined in as well, the Skeleton Principal was even more overwhelmed.

Of course, I know you all have some complaints about me.

Some?

The nobles flinched inwardly but couldnt voice it out loud.

The opponent was a debtor, but at the same time, he was the Empires greatest Archmage.

If they carelessly picked a fight over his words, they might disappear from the Empire forever.

Ive disappointed you all more than once or twice, so it cant be helped.

Lord Gonadaltes. Ill speak frankly. If you just hand over that bastard Verdus, Im willing to pay any price, even an entire castle

One of the Family Heads spoke through gritted teeth, but the Skeleton Principal pretended not to hear.

It was truly regrettable, but that was a request he couldnt fulfill.

But here, wouldnt it be a different story if it were my disciples request? Hmm?

The door opened again and Death Knights came rushing in, bringing his disciple with them.

Ta-da!

Lee Han had to make superhuman efforts to hide his feeling of dying from embarrassment because of his master.

It was even more painful because there were several familiar faces among the audience.

Couldnt you show mercy, if only for the sake of my disciples face here?

One of the nobles was dumbfounded.

Your Excellency theres no way wed listen just because your disciple asks, is there? Are you mocking us?

It was a natural question.

When even the Skeleton Principals pleas were questionable, how could they listen just because his disciple asked?

Other nobles who had similar thoughts also looked at Hidan.

The descendant of the Dalcard Family would surely point this out sharply, befitting her reputation!

If its the disciples request, then I understand. That makes sense.

????!??!?!

The nobles present nearly fell backward.

Could that be not Hidan but an Einroguard professor disguised as Hidan?

When their trusted pillar collapsed, the nobles instinctively looked at Mrs. Kraha.

The only person they could trust now was this lady who led the Kraha Family.

However, Mrs. Kraha said with an apologetic expression (though her expression wasnt visible to others due to her veil):

What should we do? I also have no choice but to listen if its a request from the disciple

!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!

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