Although it was an impertinent remark, Professor Garcia found it hard to refute.
A fierce competition would undoubtedly ensue if it came down to who, between the skull principal and Professor Boladi, had fewer close students.
Well, why do you ask?
Im just concerned, seeing Professor Bagrak pass by like that. He must be in charge of something for the festival.
Hell manage just fine.
No, you misunderstand me, Professor Garcia, the skull principal said firmly.
Professor Bagrak, having no close students, is likely to call upon the boy from the Wardanaz family.
...Ah.
Professor Garcia realized what was meant.
Just as the skull principal, who had only Yi-Han as a close student, might do, Professor Boladi was also highly likely to do the same.
It was indeed an unfortunate situation for student Yi-Han.
How about you concede this time, Principal?
Did I hear you wrong?
Principal, if you just yie...
Still cant hear you. What did you say?
...Right. Its unlikely that you would concede.
Professor Bagrak! Professor Bagrak!
The skull principal called out to Professor Boladi, who was passing by in the distance. The pale vampire mage approached without a change in expression.
So, this is the situation. Do you understand?
Why dont you just concede, Principal?
Ha ha ha... Dont talk nonsense.
I did not talk nonsense.
A conversation between two mages, far removed from the word 'compromise,' gave Professor Garcia an instant headache.
But contrary to her worries, they did not fight.
How about we compromise then? Split the time in half?
Agreed.
...
Predators respect each other's territories.
The principal and Professor Boladi quickly reached an agreement.
It was as if only the herbivores destined to be bitten by these predators were to be pitied.
Wait. There goes Professor Uregor
Just exclude Professor Uregor, he has plenty of close students!
Professor Garcia desperately interjected.
Surely, dividing it into thirds would be too cruel!
Unaware that his schedule had been expanded, Yi-Han was immersed in deep thought and concern, never having imagined such a development.
Professor Alpen had described the magic circle as 'simple', but naturally, that was by a professor's standards, and for Yi-Han and Asan, it was far from simple.
So, once completed, we're to float spheres of light at regular intervals along both sides of the corridor, and in the center, show a statue made of illusions?
It seems so.
Asan, having read the book given by the professor, spoke with a voice full of conviction.
Wardanaz. Professor Knighton is definitely insane.
It seems his speech has become rougher since entering the school.
But Yi-Han understood why Asan would speak that way.
The magic circle was excessively difficult for two freshmen to handle.
Yi-Han wondered if he could simply use his own mana for the spheres of light and place an actual statue there instead.
"Why not?" Asan was baffled.
The reason Yi-Han chose to help Asan over finding a way to escape the academy for the weekend was simple: to gain favor in the eyes of the professor and his friend. But if the Princess joined...
-"Isn't that the Princess? What an honor to meet you! Truly worthy of your reputation, completing such a sophisticated magic circle as a freshman!"-
...such a scenario was highly likely to unfold. Among the numerous royal family members, Adenart had a very high reputation, so there was no way the imperial officials did not know about it.
'Sorry, but for the sake of my advancement, the Princess can't join this tedious and boring task.'
"Because it's a task the professor entrusted to us," Yi-Han reasoned.
Asan respected his decision. After all, who else to listen to if not the friend who sacrificed his weekend to help?
However, things took an unexpected turn.
"Excuse me, Wardanaz?" came a voice.
Yi-Han looked up, surprised.
"The Princess wants to help, is it alright if she and us join you?"
Yi-Han was taken aback. Why would she want to help?
'Does this look fun to her?'
If Gainando were in her place, a glance at the magic circle would have been enough to send him running. Yet, here was the Princess, eager to participate.
Thankfully, Asan stepped in. "Sorry, but we can't do that. This is a task given specifically to us."
"Perhaps Wardanaz has a different opinion," the follower suggested.
"Wardanaz would likely agree with me," Asan assured.
The Princess looked at Asan coldly, her gaze lacking any friendly intent.
After a whispered exchange with a follower, the follower approached Yi-Han.
"Wardanaz?"
"What's the matter?"
"The Princess said she wants to join the task and will bring snacks."
"Snacks!" Asan was even more surprised. An unexpected gesture indeed.
"Wardanaz, I didn't expect her to go this far...!"
'Is he still not fully recovered from the mana depletion?' Yi-Han wondered, bemused by Asan's dramatic response.
Yi-Han was conflicted. Rejecting the Princess could lead to her harboring a grudge. Those born to high status often bore narrow hearts, as evident with Gainando. Unlike Gainando, however, the Princess was surrounded by many influential people who could complicate Yi-Han's life.
'Crafty royals.'
"What's going on here?" Professor Alpen, happening upon the gathered students, expressed his curiosity.
"The others are offering to help."
Yi-Han spoke with a slight sense of expectation. He knew all too well that Professor Alpen, known for his cantankerous nature, wouldn't just stand by and let things be.
He silently hoped the professor would send the volunteers away.
"Excellent," Professor Alpen commented, softening his stern expression and smiling faintly as he looked at Yi-Han.
"Excuse me?" Yi-Han was taken aback.
"It's commendable that your friends are stepping forward to help. You have good friends. Being able to receive help from others is also a skill. Now that things have come to this, take charge and try to create it with the other students. Leading others is a skill in itself."
With that, Professor Alpen left. Asan turned to Yi-Han and said, "Seeing him respond like that, it seems alright, doesn't it? Wardanaz, it should be fine to involve them, right?"
"Asan."
"??"
"I should go to the dormitory and bring more people."
"That... that much?"
Asan was surprised.
This seemed sufficient already!
'He's incredibly thorough. I should learn from him.'
'Given his response, increasing the number of helpers will likely lead to a higher evaluation.'
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