Episode 33
EPISODE.17
Hubert’s call came a few days later.
It was around the time that about 15 days had passed since the screening officers had returned.
Russell, who was having the most peaceful time since returning, immediately headed to his office when he was called.
smart.
“Are you there?”
A response was heard from inside with the light knocking sound and the presence added.
“Come in. Russell.”
The door opens with the sound of old hinges.
“I was waiting for you.”
As usual, Hubert, buried in piles of papers and papers, appears.
“Sit down for now.”
Standing up among the piles of papers, he offered a seat and continued.
“I don’t know if you’ve been resting for a while.”
It has been about 15 days since the selection of the tower was completed.
During that 15 days, it could be said that there were virtually no classes at the academy.
‘Of course, I’m not saying there’s no complete absence…’
Although there was a regular timetable, it was safe to say that there was none because it was actually replaced by self-study.
Even if they didn’t attend, there were no professors who cared too much about it.
‘It’s probably because the selection of the tower is over.’
Grade 4.
No, because the most important exam to wrap up my four years at the academy had just ended.
Of course, that did not mean that Russell had been resting peacefully for a full day.
If it did, it was clear that it would always catch up, fall behind, and be weeded out.
Anyway, Hubert’s question was to ask if he had a good time, so Russell answered politely.
“yes. Thanks to the professor for caring. I had a good rest.”
“What have I done?”
Hubert also knew that he had asked if he had rested, but in reality he hadn’t.
‘Rather, I went to the professor’s library for two weeks without a break.’
After ‘Selection of the Tower’ is over.
It was because he had renewed the permitted access to the second floor.
Anyway, even after that, small talk like this would come and go between the two for some time.
“By the way…”
He blurted out his words when he said it with difficulty when the teacup placed between the two of them was almost exposed.
“I will be graduating soon, so how long are you going to call me professor?”
A voice full of condescension. Soon after, he said as if he had made a big decision.
“I’ll call you priest from now on, so you can call me death penalty.”
It’s a pretty sudden proposal to say that it came out in the middle of a daily conversation.
However, Russell also expected that this would happen at any time.
“All right. execution.”
So I agreed.
Although the term capital punishment is not yet familiar, it was an issue that should have been settled in the end.
“Good. Priests.”
How many times I practiced looking in the mirror to call Russell a priest.
Hubert nods with satisfaction as he puts the memories of the past few nights in front of the mirror behind him.
After that, I took out the main theory.
“The reason I called the priest like this today is for two reasons.”
Not one, but two.
Shuk-.
After correcting his posture and getting ready to listen, he twitched the corner of his mouth and continued.
“First of all, it’s about the graduation speech. I want you to take that position.”
“As for the graduation speech-.”
“The speech the priest thinks will be correct.”
What is a graduation speech?
It is a place to speak in front of all the graduates graduating this year.
As it is an important position, it is a role that cannot be promoted unless you are the most outstanding among the graduates.
“In fact, wouldn’t it be a bit ridiculous for someone other than a priest to act as the alumni representative in the current situation?”
There were several other people besides Russell who passed the Magic Tower, but the King is also the Magic Tower.
Among them, Russell was the only one who passed the salt tower called the Yangdaesanmaek.
In fact, it was not common for people to be called up to the Salt Tower and the Window Tower after graduating from the academy.
Speaking of wizards who have recently set such a record, it is their teacher, Yeomtapju.
All of Daria Snowwhite and the spear tower owner.
Other than that, in most cases, they entered the other mage towers first, and then were recognized for their merits and entered the king’s mage tower.
It was the same with Vermillion and Hubert.
‘It was around two years after I graduated from the academy that I became Master’s disciple.’
Recalling the memories of those days, Hubert finished the proposal.
“Of course the decision is made by the priest.”
Before returning, he was the one who couldn’t even attend the graduation ceremony, let alone represent the graduates.
But even so, I was well aware of how honorable it was to be the representative of graduates.
“hmm.”
With a deep silence, Russell fell to the podium on the spot.
‘The graduation ceremony is also a place where many visitors come to congratulate the graduates as well as the graduates.’
Nobles, of course, rejected merchants, artists, etc.
‘A place where people with names and influence in each field also attend.’
What if Raymond’s name could be talked about in front of them?
It was an opportunity he did not want to miss.
Russell nodded.
“I’ll do it.”
The decision was made after careful consideration of the gains and losses, not simply the desire for honor.
“I knew it.”
Hubert nodded as if he had expected the current situation.
“Then let the priest do that, and then the second one.”
Immediately after, he got up from his seat and opened the drawer of his desk.
drooling-.
“The second reason to call the priest today is…”
He added, taking out a crimson-colored envelope from inside the chest of drawers and placing it on top.
“It is to deliver this letter.”
An envelope with the seal of Flare Rose clearly stamped on it.
“Welcome to becoming a member of the Tower of Flames. Priests.”
.
.
“ah.”
Upon receiving the acceptance certificate sent from the salt tower, Russell’s face went blank for a moment.
I was sure that I would receive it, but it was because I felt different after receiving it in person.
Before returning, let alone this pass.
‘I didn’t even get an academy diploma.’
Now, not only did he give a speech as a representative of the graduates, but he also received a certificate of acceptance from the Tower of Flames.
I thought life could be so different.
At that time, Hubert added in a slightly regretful voice.
“I congratulate you, but I feel a little sorry for the priest.”
“…?”
“If you have the grades and skills of a priest, it wouldn’t be strange if you received a pass from several magic towers.”
just their master.
It’s just that other Mage Towers didn’t send recruiting offers because Daria Snowwhite had personally marked them.
If you try to stab it and incur Daria’s wrath, it will be difficult to clean up.
Hubert felt sorry for that, and Russell shrugged.
“it’s okay.”
He said as he put the crimson letter envelope into his chest.
“One copy of this is enough for me.”
It was a certificate of acceptance from Yeomtap, not from any other place.
One copy of this must be much more valuable than the acceptance letters received from several Mage Towers in other provinces.
“I’m glad the priest thinks so.”
Hubert’s expression improves at Russell’s answer.
It wasn’t that he didn’t have pride in belonging to the Tower of Flames, but unlike himself, Russell was still young.
‘I was wondering if you would be disappointed with the acceptance letter that didn’t come from many places-.’
Russell’s reply was to tell her that those concerns were unfounded.
‘Certainly, he doesn’t have a mature side compared to his peers.’
Possible thought because we don’t know that Russell’s life has been older than his actual age.
“And this is my personal gift to the priest.”
“A gift…?”
“ah. It’s not officially given, it’s a loan, so strictly speaking, it’s not a gift.”
With his words, he takes out a small piece of paper and a key.
It was a slip of paper with an address written on a key about half a finger long.
“The address and key to the house I own.”
“execution?”
“I know you haven’t found a house to stay in there yet after going up to the royal capital where the Flame Tower is located… but if the priest is okay with it, you can live in that house for the time being.”
“I appreciate the courtesy of the death penalty, but-”
The salary that the Tower of Flames paid to the wizards was by no means small.
In addition, additional money was paid according to research performance or work.
Is it because
The annual salary received by the wizards of the Royal Capital’s Mage Tower was literally unconventional.
Even if it is impossible to buy a house right away, it is said that you can find a decent room with just a salary.
“There is no need for you to do it this far…”
That’s why she was about to refuse his favor.
Hubert added cautiously.
“Aren’t priests in a situation where they can’t spend money recklessly?”
“ah-.”
Only then did Russell realize how far Hubert had taken his situation into account.
“I’ve known for a long time that you want to rebuild the family. So save your salary for then and live in my house for the time being.”
No one is living there anyway, so if the priest takes care of it, I think I’ll be much more at ease.
The way you take care of yourself until the end of the conversation.
Because of his care, Russell felt a warm feeling in a corner of his heart.
I sincerely bowed my head.
“Thank you… Death penalty.”
“What is gratitude?”
He waved his hand lightly at Russell’s greeting.
“It’s not like I’m talking about living there alone as a priest.”
“…?”
“Shouldn’t I return to the royal capital when my contract with the academy ends? Even before that, I would go up often during vacation.”
At other times, it was said as a joke, but Russell did not dare to laugh at the joke.
‘During the contract with the academy’,
Russell’s face suddenly hardened at those words.
‘It must have been around that time.’
It was because Hubert’s death, which he knew from the future, was around that time.
After the contract with the academy ended.
‘When I had a sabbatical year thinking about whether to extend the contract or return to the capital-.’
I don’t know what happened, but for some reason, Hubert temporarily left the academy.
‘I ended up crossing a river that I would never return to.’
Right after that, he was expelled from the academy, so even if he tried to forget the time, he couldn’t forget it.
‘At that time, I only heard the news after everything was over, but…’
This time it was different.
I don’t know until exactly what happened.
However, he clearly remembered the time of his death.
‘I should stop it.’
before the regression and after the regression.
Because it was the only way to return even a little of the gratitude I received from Hubert.
Resolving his determination, Russell grabbed the key that was placed in his palm.
Kwak.
dragon-swallowed wizard
