Chapter 194
Chapter 194
Two errant disciples, who had squandered a precious opportunity given by their professor, reflected on their actions as they revisited the twisted realm. During this time, Yi-Han offered a respectful farewell.
"Then, Professor, I must retire now as I have your class to attend tomorrow."
"Cough. Very well."
Yi-Han sighed in relief, internally grateful for his survival.
'I must avoid this corridor until everything is resolved.'
"You've worked hard, Ymirg."
"Me... What hard work have I done?"
"Something's odd. Haven't you been using formal speech since earlier?"
On Tuesday morning, Snow Lizards scurried about, creating paths through the snowdrifts.
Following these newly formed paths through the torn snowbanks, groups of students made their way to their destinations. Yi-Han, too, headed to the Gaksu Pavilion with his friends to attend a class on alchemy.
"It's really fortunate we're not outside."
Yi-Han nodded in agreement with Yonaire's remark.
Indeed, it was also a good thing for Professor Uregor. Holding lectures outside in this weather would increase the number of students seeking him out after graduation.
The Alchemy Workshop, housed in the Gaksu Pavilion, was warm and cozy, thanks to the numerous greenhouses.
"This weather is actually a stroke of luck for an alchemist."
...
The warm air suddenly chilled with Professor Uregor's remark.
Students, shaking snow from their hair, looked at Professor Uregor in disbelief.
"Think about it. We can easily obtain materials that are only available during heavy snowfalls. Isn't that fortunate?"
'Indeed, he is a professor at a magic academy,' Yi-Han realized.
Professor Uregor was not normal when it came to alchemy.
"That... might be true."
The students tried to accept Professor Uregor's reasoning.
Though it seemed absurd, the warmth and comfort of the Gaksu Pavilion's classrooms were undeniable.
However, the professor's next words shattered their hopes.
"Now, I'll give you a list. Go outside and gather as much as you can. Doesn't the thought of the potions you can make excite you?"
Seeing his friends' dismayed faces, Yi-Han seriously wondered if Professor Uregor would be alright later.
The students, reluctantly following the lengthy list given by the professor, made their way.
In contrast, Yi-Han approached the task more pragmatically.
'I'll start with the ones that seem easier to obtain.'
Rather than wandering aimlessly and returning empty-handed, it was better to fill the basket with relatively easy-to-find items.
"Blizzard Grass, Snowbell Flowers, Dwarf Willows."
Yi-Han prioritized the seemingly easier items on the list.
'This seems doable.'
Materials like Blizzard Grass, emerging through thick, solid snow, were relatively easy to gather compared to those requiring breaking through frozen lake surfaces after snowstorms...
'Is there no conscience? How are we supposed to obtain these?'
"Join us, Wardanaz. Let's go together."
Priests from the friendly Immortal Phoenix approached Yi-Han. Seeing no reason to refuse, he nodded.
"Shall we... Ah, the brilliant heir of the Flameng Order, Priestess Siana!"
"Well, if it isn't Yi-Han of the Wardanaz family, the top scorer in the recent alchemy midterm exam?"
Priestess Siana spoke to Yi-Han with a noticeably colder tone than before.
"..."
"..."
The priests of the Immortal Phoenix were caught in the middle, unsure of what to do.
Tijiling placed both her index fingers behind her head, a clear sign of telling him of her anger, although could already tell that.
'It's unfair,' Yi-Han thought. He had only studied hard, but now he faced misunderstanding from a fellow student.
"But Priestess Siana, the second place also did well..."
"Yi-Han."
Yonaire nudged him and whispered softly.
"The second place in alchemy is me. Priestess Siana is third."
"!"
Yi-Han and Yonaire had teamed up to raid Professor Uregor's workshop. It was natural that Sianna, who hadn't, was at a disadvantage.
"Sorry, Yonaire. I underestimated your skills."
"It's okay. I thought Priestess Siana would score higher than me too."
The students from the Blue Dragon quickly ended their conversation. Yi-Han switched tactics.
'If the first place compliments the third place, it might make things worse.'
"Professor Uregor is an excellent mage, but he has a flaw."
"What flaw, Yi-Han?"
"He doesn't know how to conduct a fair exam!"
Had Professor Uregor heard, he might have felt wronged, but Yi-Han's words had several students nodding in agreement.
Honestly, to the students, the professor removing materials needed for potions seemed like crossing a line.
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