Chapter 15 (1/2)

Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi

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In Hisran’s ear, Zephiroth’s words, which responded as if blocking the escape route, struck him as sarcastical. Normally, he thought it was annoying, though he wasn’t really interested in where or how long the business trip would be held.

However, now the situation was different.

Even so, it was a short contract period.

‘I felt that after signing a few contracts, the shorter the contract period, the better.’

‘Still, this is a study that is difficult to achieve in a short period of time…’

‘Then you can show you a good side throughout the contract period. Who knows? Will I renew the contract because I am moved by Party B’s attitude?’

Originally Hisran wanted his contract to be longer than one year, but it was ninety-niune days because Jaeha didn’t want to increase his contract by more than triple digits.

‘By the way, you want me to lose another month or more here?’

Even though he was a little lazy, it was Hisran who worked hard for the cause and peace of this continent, just like the previous masters of the red towers. But, this time, he was reluctant to accept the quest no matter what cause that was attached to it.

As he was staring at Zephiroth with a wrinkled face, Jaeha’s voice was heard.

“The ongoing research with Hisran is important. In a time-limited situation, it’s a waste to just waste a month. I know it’s not an easy quest, though can I accompany you? Of course, when you arrive at the site, you will have to focus on the quest. Nevertheless, I want to use the intermission time efficiently.”

Hisran’s eyes lit up. If he had ears as big as a rabbit, they could even see his ears fluttering.

It was natural that it was more comfortable to stay in the red tower than to go on a journey, and perhaps, while embarking on a journey, he might be in a dangerous situation. So, he couldn’t dare to ask her to join him, although her accompaniment was what he longed for.

Seeing Hisran’s expression change in an instant, Zephiroth opened his mouth, clicking his tongue.

“Aside from the inconvenience, it is very likely to be dangerous. Perhaps because of my lack of insight, it seems that Miss Jaeha cannot handle swords, other weapons, or magic. Isn’t it difficult to protect yourself in the worst case?”

It was a reasonable opinion.

Next, Zephiroth emphasized the dangers of warlocks.

“Warlocks are formidable creatures. As long as you don’t mind the sacrifice of others or damage to those around you, you have to think of it as similar to dealing with magical beasts. A smart beast who can think and use tricks.”

At this point, it was difficult for Jaeha to insist on her argument any longer.

‘I should just wait at the enemy tower. I will see him a little, but my body will be comfortable.’

As she thought about it, she could hear the voice with that arrogant feeling of overconfidence.

“Zephiroth.”

“Yes, Master.”

“You are right. That’s right…”

Although he was affirming what he was saying, it didn’t feel right.

Seeing that, Zephiroth, anxious, gave strength to his eyes and looked at Hisran.

“You seem to be ignoring me a little, or a lot, aren’t you?”

Among the five Archmage, he was secretly ranked first and second. With Hisran’s single gesture, a number of demonic beasts would change to ashes and disappear. As far as magic is concerned, there were also rumors that he would not be pushed by anyone other than a dragon. So this wasn’t just arrogance.

“I am Hisran Ephesion. Are you afraid that I won’t be able to take responsibility for one person under any circumstances?”

“Did accidents and crises come with a kind foreshadowing?”

“If you can’t deal with such a thing properly, you’ll have to drop the title of Archmage.”

‘…You may use this opportunity to take it off this time.’

Zephiroth’s word reached the end of his throat, but he swallowed it. As the deputy master of the enemy tower, he had sufficiently warned and discouraged him. What happened after that would be the responsibility of Hisran and Jaeha themselves.

‘Actually, it’s not wrong. If a crisis is difficult for the Tower Master to handle, who can handle it?’

Although there was a childish side, Zephiroth believed in Hisran.

He was a strong enough and capable archmage, and despite his loose appearance, he had a strong sense of responsibility.

“Tower Master and Jaeha are not children, and I had given you a warning. However, please contact me at least once a day. I have to figure out how far you have moved and how the quest is progressing.”

“All right.”

“Then I wish you good luck.”