Episode 605
Lee Han, who was so embarrassed that he could not continue speaking, answered late.
“No, you could do something like that with the school budget…?”
“Isn’t this being done with the school budget?”
“……”
It would have been even more absurd if it had been done with private funds.
Lee Han wanted to ask what kind of enmity he had with the freshmen to do such a thing.
“There is a misunderstanding. “Disciple.”
The dwarf printer saw Lee Han’s expression and hurriedly intervened.
“This is just something we do for you. “To repay Gonadaltes’ kindness.”
“Were you ever threatened to say that?”
“yes? “I don’t know what you’re talking about…”
The good dwarven printer did not understand Einrogard’s unique black humor.
“Once upon a time, the spirit of the printing shop went berserk and an ink monster came out, and Gonadaltes helped me at that time.”
“If it weren’t for Gonadaltes, we might all have died.”
“principal…”
Lee Han was slightly moved for the first time in a long time.
“Why didn’t you tell me this heartwarming thing?”
“under. “My good deeds are so numerous that if I tell them all, the sun in the sky will grow old and die.”
‘You’re really shameless.’
Lee Han nodded, immediately putting aside the slight emotion he had just felt.
“Besides, how happy it would be if we could stop the invaders from Einrogard with our little service.”
“you’re right! “It’s not difficult at all!”
“?”
Lee Han was puzzled.
Stopping intruders?
“principal. “That grimoire… wasn’t it… something that was made so that new students could look at it and be fooled?”
Lee Han still had vivid memories.
The memory of the escape where the White Tiger Tower students came after studying about Einroguard in advance and were brutally treated.
“Well, among the intruders, there might be someone who sees that and gets fooled.”
“……”
Lee Han couldn’t bear to tell the truth to the good printers.
* * *
“You worked hard. “Send it to the places I wrote down.”
The skeleton principal was very cunning and meticulous.
Among the first-year students whose admission was confirmed, they focused on students from Blue Dragon Tower and White Tiger Tower.
Since most of them had family backgrounds, they were always caught if they were placed in a convincing way at a nearby bookstore.
Lee Han was just thrilled by that persistent and persistent effort.
‘Is it really necessary to do something like this?’
“Uh, is this <Dog Beastman Detective Toberiz>?”
Lee Han looked at the printed magazine and was puzzled. It was a mystery magazine that Guy Nando really liked.
“yes. We have prepared next month’s supply in advance. “The newspaper company said that the content to be published next month is so decisive and exciting that it is likely to sell a lot.”
“Do you like that magazine?”
The skeleton principal looked at Lee Han in surprise.
A guy who only reads the economics, business, and magic columns of the imperial newspaper?
“Because Gainando likes it.”
“oh. Then, how about reading it in advance and sending me the content?”
“oh. I didn’t have anything to write in the letter, but it turned out well. thank you.”
“…Yeah, yeah.”
The skeleton principal was thrilled by his student’s quiet madness.
It was a joke…
Dalkak-
The skeleton principal checked the time on his pocket watch and nodded. If they had rested this much, the lethargic bureaucrats would have sat down again.
“let’s go. “I’ll have to try to convince you again.”
“Please wait a moment.”
Lee Han asked the printers a few questions and returned with notes.
“What did you ask?”
“I looked into simple gifts to buy and take home around here.”
“Is there anyone in the capital who would give a gift?”
“yes? “I was planning on taking it to the Treasury officials.”
“…why!?”
The skeleton principal was truly disgusted.
Why should I give gifts to parasites whose only job is to oppose magic?
“Isn’t it usually better to be liked when you go to someone and ask them for a favor?”
“why?”
“……”
Lee Han just gave up on persuading.
“I’m just going to buy it and take it.”
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“Hmm… I’m sure you’re good at handling trash.”
“Isn’t it a bit too much to talk about my friends like that?”
“I meant Biblé.”
‘Oops!’
The skeleton principal thought for a moment.
Originally, what was expected of this boy from the Wardanaz family was to meet and talk with the benefactors of the capital.
-Einrogard is the best magic school in the empire. Students receive the best education possible. Students are not hungry. Students are happy.
-Seeing the boy from the Wardanaz family talk like that, I think I should support Einroguard more!
But when I thought about it, this guy was actually very patient with trash. That was a talent that even the Skull Principal himself did not have.
Maybe these social skills will work for bureaucrats!
“…good night! “Let me leave it to you.”
“yes? “What do you mean?”
“Persuasion.”
Lee Han was astonished by the skeleton principal’s absurd words.
“How can I take charge of that?? “You don’t even know what’s there?”
“Honestly, even if I found out, it wouldn’t change anything. “These studies are so trash.”
“no…”
I have to take my seniors’ research plans with me and try to win a grant.
It was a story that made my shoulders feel heavy just by hearing it.
Moreover, starting next year, I will be able to meet my seniors…
-That guy is the guy who rejected our research proposal?
-You seem like a cocky guy. This is the shame of the Blue Dragon Tower!
I didn’t want to be left with a strange perception from the beginning.
“I think I’ll feel really sorry to my seniors if I fail.”
“You sound like you’re sorry. Those guys who leave it to their juniors and lie down in their mansions should feel sorry. Take it easy, I will never say your name. “If you don’t want to do it, you can just tear up the plan here.”
The skeleton principal was annoyed.
To be honest, the contribution made by first-year students here to Einrogard was higher than that of most seniors.
Other students had to watch and reflect a little.
“Even if you really fail, you shouldn’t say anything.”
“okay. okay. “Do it with a light heart.”
Lee Han sighed and accepted the research plan.
“How can we persuade <Study on the species that trolls prefer to feed on>…”
“hey. “Give up on that.”
The skeleton principal gave cool advice.
* * *
Silvas, who was working as a proud judge for the empire, looked worried after hearing the words of his colleagues.
“Gonadaltes has come?”
“okay. But since you can’t see me, it looks like you’ve given up.”
“Everyone has worked hard. really.”
“We protected the gold and silver of the empire!”
Other officials were emotional and had tears in their eyes.
But Silvas was still a little anxious.
‘If you keep doing this, won’t you come back when you let your guard down?’
smart-
“Are you there?”
“Oh. Please come in.”
Silvas straightened his posture when he saw the boy coming through the door.
Guests visiting the imperial palace were those whose identities were confirmed and certified. Ordinary people could not enter.
As such, even government officials could not exercise their power here. On the contrary, there were many times when visitors believed in authority and acted abusively toward officials.
-This land is an area over which I have jurisdiction! Why aren’t territory wars allowed? Are you going to insult my family?
-Do I have to pay twice as much tax? Are you a robber or a bureaucrat? I must speak to His Majesty the Emperor face to face. Tell it! I have brought an elixir to offer to Your Majesty. Even His Majesty, who is tired from work, will be happy!
However, the boy who came in greeted me very politely. Silvas was surprised by the fresh appearance of the guest.
“What brings you here?”
“hmm. “I am a wizard, and I came here because I wanted to request support.”
“iced coffee! You were a wizard. Did you leave the guild? Or the magic tower? Please sit here.”
Silvas pulled out a chair and pushed it towards the boy.
I was surprised at how different he looked from ordinary wizards, but I liked him more.
If wizards had even half the manners of that boy, my job as a bureaucrat would be much happier!
‘Is he the youngest member of the guild or the magic tower?’
They don’t usually send young people to work like this, but looking at the boy’s old-fashioned appearance, it was easy to guess that he came from a great noble family.
If you were from a noble family who was good at etiquette, you would be able to take on this job even if you were young.
When I actually saw it, I realized that it wasn’t for nothing that I was competent and nervous.
“really. “This is a gift.”
“yes?! No… bribery…”
“It’s not a bribe. “You must have been working hard in charge of the empire’s affairs, so I bought it for you because I wanted you to get some rest.”
The aroma of fragrant coffee and freshly baked apple pie permeated the office.
The taste of custard cream and apples came to mind, and Silvas swallowed his saliva without realizing it.
“This is my first time receiving a gift like this.”
‘??’
Lee Han was embarrassed.
I never thought anyone would bring something like this.
‘Isn’t it basic?’
It was a shame to offer a bribe while asking for a favor. It was Jungsu who came without anything. The expert was to bring a subtle, memorable gift.
Lee Han managed his expression. Aren’t the imperial officials the ones who will one day become Lee Han’s superiors and push and pull him?
I always had to leave a good impression.
“I bought it at <Rock Spirit’s Apple Jam Café> in front of here, but I wonder if it will suit my taste…”
“I love it there! “You know something!”
Silvas was delighted to hear the familiar name of the cafe.
That cafe was a place where the coffee was fragrant, the apple pie was delicious, and the stone soup prepared by the rock spirit was very hearty.
I can’t believe I received it like this.
“Hey guys! “Bring some snacks!”
“Where did you get the snacks? “You probably didn’t even have time to leave?”
“This customer here bought it because he was worried about us.”
“!”
“!!”
The officials greeted me with looks of shock and emotion. Some officials even had tears in their eyes.
“You’re not crying, are you?”
“Okay, the coffee was just spicy.”
Silvas asked in a much softer and kinder manner than before.
“For what purpose would you like to request support? Wizard? Difficulties will vary depending on the case. In the event of a natural or dimensional disaster, the Imperial Knights are immediately dispatched along with support funds. “It may be a bit more difficult than that, but if it’s independent magic research, you have to prove its usefulness.”
Lee Han hesitated.
‘Should we just give up <Study on the species that trolls prefer to prey on>?’
No matter how much I thought about it, it might have been right to just give up and start over.
“Please don’t be nervous and speak comfortably. really. I was so out of my mind that I couldn’t even ask about my family name. “Where did you come from?”
“This is Ihan of the Wardanaz family.”
“Wardanaz family…! Are you here to ask for help in the name of your family?!”
As I said that, I thought it wouldn’t be Silvas.
If the Wardanaz family needed help, they would have contacted His Majesty directly, not just a bureaucrat.
The boy shook his head.
“You came in the name of the organization you belong to. I was surprised. I never thought I would actually meet the wizard of the Wardanaz family. “There was someone so young.”
“I am quite young. for a moment. “Are you acquainted with Mr. Daihal?”
Lee Han paid attention to the photo on Silvas’ desk.
Silvas, Dyhal and several other young officials were smiling in the photo.
“ah. you’re right. Do you know Daihal?”
“yes. “We are quite close friends.”
In fact, Lee Han wasn’t sure if they were that close or not, but right now Lee Han was desperate.
<Study on the species that trolls prefer to prey on> was something that could not have been attempted unless one was desperate.
“I was often invited to the Dalkad family.”
“also. I think so since you come from the Wardanaz family. I have always respected the head of the Dalkad family. “He is my role model.”
“Actually… Asan, one of the Dalkad family boys, was almost attacked by a troll.”
“that!? Are you okay!?”
“yes. Fortunately, I was safe, but from then on I began to worry whether the Empire was too insensitive to the threat of trolls…”
Silvas was moved without even realizing it by the young wizard’s words.
Compared to other wizards who focus only on their own interests and rush to ask for money, how noble this wizard’s reasons are!
