Chapter 007
‘Looks like a mixture of reishi mushroom and ginseng.’
That’s what Lee Han thought when he saw the herbs he needed to find.
It is a medicinal herb called < Dokohcho (瀆汚草) >, and it is written that it is used when making an antidote.
“Have you ever dealt with it?”
“huh.”
“I’m glad.”
Yihan was relieved to hear that Yoner had dealt with it before.
It was quite difficult to tell which one was which among the many grasses and herbs that were scattered around the hills and fields and forests.
No matter how many herbal pictures there are, it is easy for beginners to get confused.
In that respect, those who have experienced it were reassuring.
“By the way… it’s kind of okay for the two of us to move together.”
“Is it too dangerous?”
“right? When going around, at least three are good. I guess I was just looking at Kainan Island.”
“I wouldn’t have followed you even if I didn’t, so it doesn’t matter.”
At Lee Han’s words, Yoner grinned.
“Then shall we just walk around together?”
“no. I don’t want to put my name on the dead list.”
Ein Rogard had many vicious rumors befitting its reputation.
Because magic is such a dangerous science, there are many cases where people die while learning it.
Before Lee Han came here, he thought that there was nothing he could do about it.
No matter how careful the professors are, accidents happen.
But looking at it now…
‘Isn’t it just a general sense of insensitivity to safety?’
From the professor to the students, Ein Rogard seemed to have no regrets about life. By Lee Han’s standard, a modern man, everyone seemed a little crazy.
“A list of the dead… Don’t make creepy jokes with that face. It doesn’t suit you.”
“I’m not joking.”
“If it’s not a joke, it’s scarier, right? huh. After all, it would be nice to have a top-tier kid.”
Yoner looked around.
He was thinking of finding one of the Blue Dragon Tower students and suggesting that he go with them.
But there were no people.
“Uh… is it ruined?”
“Can’t I talk to the princess?”
“You manage to talk to the princess? He seemed to have a very rough personality.”
“You’re looking for herbs, not a ball, are you?”
At Lee Han’s words, Yoner nodded. That was right.
“But I guess it’s already too late.”
A few students were already attached near Adenart.
The princess had already organized a party, as if she felt the need to attend together.
“no. Are there freshmen in the Black Turtle Tower over there?”
Lee Han felt a bit embarrassed.
If the Wodanaz family fears and avoids it, shouldn’t the princess do the same?
Surprisingly, however, some of the students gathered around the princess belonged to the Black Turtle Tower.
“That princess was famous in many ways even before entering school…”
A person who is famous even before entering school is famous.
Adenart was famous among the royal family for his outstanding intelligence and amazing talent.
As soon as he entered school, it was natural for various nobles and commoners to gather.
“Is it?”
“…No matter how much the Wodanaz family has lived without reading the newspaper?”
“I usually only read < Empire's New Business > in the newspaper. I’m not really interested in < News from the Imperial Family >.”
“ah. That was fun. Did you see that adventurers don’t throw away used potion bottles in the dungeon and return coins when they return? Isn’t the idea good?”
“That was a good idea.”
“…no. Now is not the time to talk about that.”
Yoner came to his senses. The story was leaking sideways.
“Anyway, you could have known just by looking at < News from the Imperial Family >, but Adenart was famous in many ways. So it’s only natural that people gather like that.”
“Is there anything in Cainando?”
“No.”
“Right. There’s nothing special about Cainan Island.”
“It’s really nothing.”
Gainando, who was eating potions in the hospital room, was unfairly attacked.
“Then let’s give up the princess and find someone else.”
“Would that be? It looks like the only students left are the Black Turtle Tower students.”
Yihan frowned at Yoner’s words.
‘Mmm.’
Apparently, the only ones left were the Black Turtle Tower students.
Of course, if I grabbed someone and asked them to move together, some might respond.
But still, since we’re working together, shouldn’t we get in the way of each other?
Above all…
‘I wish I had the ability.’
When a group does something, isn’t it each other’s ability that matters?
Lee Han looked around. And I found the right one.
* * *
Nilia, a freshman at the Tower of the Black Turtle, was a dark elf from the < Shadow Guard > in the northern part of the Empire.
The < Shadow Patrol > is a group of outstanding hunters and scouts who travel the northern mountains as if they were their own courtyard.
Being born in such a place, Nilia was also confident in roaming the forests and mountains.
‘what. It’s not too difficult.’
I had never seen Dok-o-cho myself, but it was easy to find if I knew what it looked like.
It is incomparable to desk-bitten novices who have never been to a mountain or a forest in their lives.
In fact, after entering Ein Lorgard, Nilia felt an inferiority complex.
There were too many outstanding newcomers not only from other tower freshmen, but also from the same black turtle tower.
He came from an upstart aristocratic family and a famous merchant family in the empire. Or even a freshman whose parent is a famous adventurer.
Nilia, who was invited to school after running between mountains and forests for the rest of her life among such people, had no choice but to feel inferior.
The magic classes she had never heard of were overwhelming…
Then, it was only natural that Nilia’s motivation would spring up when she came across such a class.
‘joy. wait and see Because I can find them several times faster than the others.’
Nilia thought to move quickly and find Dok Ocho by herself.
Others say they are not used to mountains and forests, so they go around in groups, but Nilia was confident on her own.
“Hmmmm.”
“?”
Nilia was slightly startled when someone approached. It was a pretty girl with red hair.
“…What are you?”
“I am Yoner of the Maikin family. This is…”
“Lee Han. Please take good care of me.”
At the words of the two, Nilia wondered if Yoner was a nobleman and Yihan was a nobleman.
Usually, when aristocrats introduce themselves, they start with their family name.
‘But he belongs to the Blue Dragon Tower?’
“Why are you like that?”
“Because you didn’t tell me your family name…”
Yoner looked at Lee Han as if he was dumbfounded.
Why did you say your name but not your family name?
“Isn’t it too cumbersome to say your family name every time you introduce yourself? If you go later, you should introduce yourself, starting with the name of the head of the family and also telling where the family land is located.”
“Isn’t that what you do when you party with nobles?”
“……”
Lee Han sincerely hated Yoner’s words.
Nilia, who was watching this, opened her mouth with a voice mixed with caution.
“If the two of you are talking, go somewhere else and talk. Why are you here?”
“Wouldn’t you like to move together?”
“!”
Nilia was taken aback by Lee Han’s words.
I hadn’t even thought of it.
“What are you up to?”
Nilia looked at Lee Han with hostile eyes.
She did not think very well of the children of noble families.
It was the same when I was living in the North.
The nobles who came to the mountains from time to time would frown on their arrogance, saying, ‘How can people live in a place like this?’
Even if the hunters treated them with the best food and the best beds, the nobles only grumbled over and over again, saying that they had no taste, that they were uncomfortable, and that they treated them so badly.
Some of the scouts even joked, ‘If I pretend to guide them through the mountains and push them off the cliff, no one will notice?’
Growing up in such a place, Nilia had no reason to look favorably on the students of the Blue Dragon Tower.
“It’s not a disadvantage to wander alone in such a wide place. If even a monster appears, there must be at least three of them.”
“joy. I do not need.”
Nilia snorted and refused. Lee Han asked without being surprised.
“May I ask why?”
“Why why?”
“Because we can figure out what kind of person you are based on why you turned down. hmm. Shall I guess?”
Lee Han thought for a moment before opening his mouth.
“You didn’t think we would use it as bait or throw it away if we were in danger. It is very disrespectful to both of us.”
“…That’s not right.”
There was no one who could say ‘That’s right’ even after hearing such words from two noble families.
No matter how reluctant Nilia was of the two of them, she couldn’t say that.
“Then did you think that being alone was enough?”
“Exactly that…”
“I hope not. No matter how good you are, you never know what will happen in the mountains and forests. Besides, finding herbs isn’t the end, you have to dig them carefully, right? If you think you can do it all by yourself, you’re really stupid. I don’t think you are that kind of person. hmm. I really don’t know why.”
“…shut up. It’s not okay if we go together!”
Nilia turned around with a sigh.
Lee Han nodded his head in satisfaction. Yoner looked at Yihan with surprised eyes.
‘What the hell do the Wardanaz family teach?’
* * *
Nilia’s gait was light and quick.
He took the lead and quickly made a path and walked like a really skilled hunter.
As if wondering about Yoner, he looked at Lee Han and asked.
“You move really well, but how did you recognize and talk to me?”
“Looks like I have developed leg and calf muscles, and I have lumps and calluses on my hands and fingers. It’s what happens when you hold a bow. It is proof that only experienced hunters can have.”
“!”
“…!”
Not only Yoner, but also Nelia, who was walking in front, was horrified to hear it.
I can’t believe I guessed her whereabouts with something like that.
I thought it was funny because he was from an aristocratic family, but that boy named Lee Han had a bizarre atmosphere that could not be taken lightly.
It’s like they can see through someone else’s mind…
“It’s a joke, and he has the < Shadow Guard > badge on his waist. If you’re from there, you won’t be able to climb mountains well.”
“……”
Nilia quickly turned her head and glared at Lee Han.
Yoner asked with a smile.
“Were you listening?”
“I wasn’t listening!”
“Let’s go together. Adjust your pace.”
“You guys have to match, why should I match!”
Lee Han answered Nilia’s words.
“Yeah, the reason I have the ability to distinguish herbs here is Yoner here. When Yoner collapses from exhaustion, the two of us have to find him.”
“……”
Nilia was speechless again. However, pride did not allow it to be forced.
“okay. You can delay it.”
“oh. As expected, wise as the Shadow Patrol…”
“Are you kidding me?? huh??”
“It’s a compliment.”
Nilia turned the arrow as if she was resentful because she kept being beaten by Lee Han.
“If he says he recognizes herbs, and I act as a guide. what’s your ability What is your role?”
‘Won’t he get angry if I say he’s a free ride?’
Lee Han was about to say that, but hesitated. Because there was no need to arouse the opponent’s temper.
“My role is to chase wild beasts and monsters around me.”
“……”
Nilia was speechless again. When riding a mountain, the person in charge of chasing monsters is important.
Apparently, Lee Han came from a family of knights. It was because he was tall and had a well-built body.
‘…uh? Isn’t the knight the White Tiger Tower?’
“I don’t think I heard it before. Where did you say your family was?”
“Wardanaz. The Wardanaz family.”
“……”
Nilia backed away with a disgusted expression. Lee Han was slightly hurt.
