Chapter 268 – The World Only Knows Theory -1-

Doran Escaro, the dean of the academy, closed the door of the dean’s office with a big smile as soon as he saw the document with Roman’s handwriting on it.

And as if he had waited for this moment, he moved his mana and created a round block of ice that made a jingling noise in the air.

With one of her hands busy, she placed two glass cups under her.

Karang!

With a clear sound, Doran poured the liquor onto the circular ice that landed in the glass and handed it to Roman.

“This is the first time I’ve seen alcohol. I’ll drink it well.”

Haha!! Drinking during the sun rises tastes special. Did you know?”

“Wouldn’t it taste better if you drink it when other people aren’t drinking it?”

“No way! At a moment like this, there’s no need for snacks. It’s just as refreshing as a drink.”

Although I was sure of permission.

Since it was conditional from the beginning, I did not know that such a good reaction would come out.

He said he was busy with adventurer work, so he was thinking of taking charge of only the 2nd graders he had taught so far.

Doran said that he was relieved by that alone, and was delighted as if he had achieved results in his large-scale research.

“The second year students want to accept only the cadets they want, regardless of whether they are knights or swordsmanship. Most of the cadets from the swordsmanship department are enthusiastic, but…”

“Are there some dishonest guys among the Knights Faculty cadets who were forced to participate under the pretext of being required? I know what I’ve heard.”

Even if she blurts out the end of her words and throws it like a piece of cake, she shows a keen eye like a dean and understands it perfectly.

In a situation where everything was going as planned, I passed a sip of alcohol and immediately connected the back story.

“As you said, there is such a part. No matter how much I am, it takes a lot of energy to guide a cadet who has no motivation.”

“Kkeuh… I’m sorry. I’ll review that part positively as much as possible.”

“I’d appreciate it if you would do that.”

“The fact that there are cadets who are not enthusiastic even at this opportunity is still only a social meeting place for nobles. This must be proof that education is not functioning properly.”

Doran’s words of shame. I even received the promise, so it was enough for me.

“And I have a suggestion for you.”

“Hmm? Tell me.”

“I’d like to hire a gold-grade adventurer as my assistant.”

It wasn’t to show displeasure, but Doran didn’t readily respond to my words.

With a prudent face, she twirled the ice and alcohol in the cup, drool, and opened her mouth.

“Is there a reason? I’m afraid this old man is missing something.”

“As the teaching method in place is individualized, it gives the rest of the cadets tasks to do, but we can’t pay close attention to all the cadets.”

“Certainly… It’s not a theory class, so it won’t be easy either.”

Seeing him sweeping his beard with a convinced face, this would be enough.

For a person in a high position, the more titles there are, the better.

“There’s one more thing.”

“Something?”

“Although I always put my face first, wouldn’t it be better to have a gold-rank adventurer accompany me as an assistant instructor in order to stand on the side of the adventurer’s guild inside the academy?”

“It’s something that has been talked about for a long time. I won’t ask why you suddenly changed your mind.”

In the early days, the story of the academy instructor came out of Doran’s mouth when the three of them, including Roland, gathered at the tavern.

Even the Adventurer’s Guild has a face.

It’s not good if the platinum, which is the highest power, is moved in a light form.

“I also thought about the issue of salary. Wouldn’t it be less burdensome if you allot the part I don’t get?”

“Heh heh!! You man! I’m not that kind of a miser. You didn’t get paid properly, so I set it aside.”

If you keep rejecting it and not accepting it, you tried to send it to the adventurer’s guild as a donation.

It would be unimaginable for a dean who had been in a group with a tight system, but to do such a thing to the adventurer’s guild would be throwing away money.

“Hey, I acted to repay the favor from the beginning… I would appreciate it if you would give it to an adventurer who will assist me.”

“Hmm! Whoever you are is a blessed adventurer. I’ll keep a record of it, so next time just fill out your resume and submit it.”

Continuing to chat, the glass was empty and the round ice was half melted.

As the seat with Doran ran toward the end, his gaze naturally turned to the window where the sun was shining.

‘What should I do…’

If it was the original plan, now they were going to kidnap Robert and head to the forest.

Looking back, the problem is that this outing ended too early.

I thought of avoiding the act of scratching and ignoring the information I knew for no reason as much as possible.

“Hmm.”

After a moment of silence, when the alcohol drained, Doran smiled silently and changed her subject.

“Actually, there is something to decorate this place with the contract.”

“What is it?”

Doran stood up from his seat without giving a clear answer to the question.

Heading to the desk in the center of the dean’s office, he took the key and began to open one of the drawers with a shudder.

“Even if it’s not the case, I just received this this morning. I was going to send a contact to the Adventurer’s Guild after lunch.”

Returning to his seat, Doran handed over the wooden frame with wrinkled hands, and it had an antique pattern engraved on it.

It was as small as a matchbox.

“It’s a library basement pass.”

*****

Lilyne caressed her eyes as she headed towards her destination.

‘Should we change the bed?’

Clearly enough sleep time. Even so, lately I’ve been strangely distracted and my concentration has been low.

The feeling that her head is not spinning as fast.

Because she had similar symptoms to the time she suffered from insomnia in the past.

I was worried about whether I should raise the quality of my sleep rather than how long I fell asleep.

‘Should I do what I have to do first… And listen to the denomination?’

It may be the effect of being exposed to the magic of a powerful black magician.

If Alice was similar to herself, she would have to join hands and head for the church.

‘Mr. Roman is…’

I don’t know what the condition of Roman, who received it directly, is.

She returned without being seen coming out of the church.

“Huh…”

Lilyne, who arrived at the adventurer’s guild before her thoughts were over, exhaled in her frustration and pushed the door on her.

Squeak!

Because you don’t know when a request that suits your taste will appear on the request board.

The fact that the party members take turns checking the bulletin board at all times is basic among the basics.

Lily’s headed to the adventurer’s guild early in the morning to read the bulletin board and make breakfast.

She came face to face with a familiar figure by accident.

“Alice!”

“Sister!”

Maybe it was because the sun had just risen, so I wasn’t awake.

Alice, who had been staring blankly at the bulletin board, saw Lilyne with a light in her eyes.

“Hey, how are you?”

“Yes! Thanks to my sister’s advice!!”

Let Lilyne suspiciously move her twisted feet and come over and say hello to her.

Alice showed a brighter smile than usual.

“···Okay?”

“Would you like to have a meal with me if you have time? In return, I’ll buy it!”

I want to hear what happened. I’m curious enough to die with stupid words.

‘Of course I wanted to eat breakfast too…!’

She didn’t have a specific schedule until Seria’s return, so spending time with Alice was welcome in every way.

“Before that, can I just look at the bulletin board and move?”

“Of course!”

Alice took a step back from her to make it easier for Lilyne to see.

Lilyne, who moved her pupils and read the wide bulletin board at speed, took her gaze away without hesitation.

‘Today is not good either.’

It’s a good quest, you really have to be lucky to meet it, so let alone disappointment, you don’t have any negative feelings.

…
…

The place where Alice and Lilyne went to settle their morning was not an underground tavern.

Sitting in the basement of a tavern among women would only get uncomfortable stares.

Chuck!

Alice, who took the lead to treat her, stopped in front of her shop, where her flower pots were piled high.

“I really wanted to come here at least once! It bothered me every time.”

A signboard that reads ‘Letter from Flowers’ and a menu board hanging next to it.

It was a unique shop that combines a restaurant and a flower shop.

“Welcome! Are you two?”

Upon entering, let’s be guided by a woman who greets us and take a seat in her corner.

The eyes of the two headed first to the plants around them.

“Wow! What a cool smell!”

“Huh… It’s a cool smell. Just as you said, it’s refreshing because it feels like you’re in the forest. I think Seria will like it too.”

Lilyne opened her menu board, feeling her head loosen a little from the smell of her grass.

Is it to maintain the atmosphere and air like a forest?

Looking at the menu and looking around, there were no dishes with a strong scent, so it was more like a cafe than a restaurant.

‘It doesn’t matter.’

It’s breakfast, so after ordering a simple menu.

Lilyne couldn’t stand it and immediately opened her mouth.

“Alice. Are you feeling well? Have you had a headache lately or can’t concentrate at all…?”

“I’m fine.”

“Ummm… Did Mr. Roman finish treatment at the church well?”

“Ah! Roman-nim, of course, be healthy!”

Alice’s expression loosened up at the mention of the name Roman.

‘···.’

Lilyne understood in her head that she should not take too much interest in the privacy of others.

But before she was a wizard, she was a human.

There is a moment when the rules set by you break down.

“…Wasn’t anything special that day?”

Convinced that something was wrong, Lilyne asked the other way around.

At that question, Alice put her hands up and smiled brightly as she cooled the redness on her cheeks.

“Eh! I’m embarrassed compared to my sister, but…”

“…”

“I think the result was excellent by my standards!”

“I see.”

I wonder if the creaking sound came from the head that nodded at Alice’s words.

My neck, which had been forced to move to express my understanding, was sore.

“Alet- no. Alice.”

“Yes?”

My head was complicated, and even the name started to get tangled up.

Checking on her clerk, who was still preparing, Lilyne lowered her head slightly and asked in a voice as small as an ant’s footprint.

“If the advice was helpful… So, did you do it by hand?”