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Chapter 157 - Adon (Part 2)

Adon was bewildered by the unexpected situation of not being able to find a freelance earth magician, so he decided to ask his former teacher from his student days for help. To be honest, he did not want to increase the number of people who knew of the circumstances, but his current situation left him no choice. Without someone who could use earth magic, the production of Magic Stone Tools was nothing but a pipe dream.



"Hmm…"

"What do you think, Professor."

On the condition that he would not speak of it to others, Adon explained the situation to the extent that it would not cause trouble, omitting Yuri’s personal information. His former teacher, Professor Magam, Chief Professor of the Magic Department at the Royal Academy, was also lost in thought.

He knew it was possible to create objects with earth magic, and he had heard that carefully imbuing them with magical power could increase their durability. However… a knife as strong as the one Adon described, and now showed him, was something that even Professor Magam, renowned for his extensive knowledge, had never heard of before. Still, the knife was right there before his eyes, so there was no room for doubt. The problem was…

"...If it is just a matter of knowing someone who can use earth magic, then I certainly do. The problem, however, comes down to whether or not they could do the same thing."

"Then…?"

"You must have a faint suspicion yourself, but to process mere earth to be this strong, and to make it so compatible with magical power… this is no half-hearted skill. I must say it is doubtful that any old amateur could do the same… No, it would be more correct to say they could not."

This was no laughing matter. He had already set various things in motion on the premise that the same item could be produced. He could not just say it was no longer possible.

"Professor."

"Now, wait a moment."

The professor stopped Adon as he tried to press the matter, crossed his arms, and sank into contemplation. After thinking for a while in that same posture, he eventually raised his face and spoke.

"...One of my disciples can use earth magic. He does not specialize in it, but he should be able to use it better than some fledgling magician. His magical power is also… a little less than mine… but he is on par with any high-ranking magician out there. He should be able to handle it."

Professor Magam himself was one of the nation’s foremost mages, boasting immense magical power, but unfortunately, he lacked an aptitude for earth magic. He possessed the four attributes of fire, water, wind, and light, but he could not use the crucial earth magic.

"...So, I can meet this person of interest next spring? If possible, I would like to be introduced as well…?"

"On that point, I cannot say for certain on my own authority. I intend to send a letter in advance, so I will convey your wishes, Professor."

"That will be fine. I will be counting on you. ...Now, about the earth magic in question... or rather, the method of making the knife, you will not be making this public, correct?"

"I must ask that you accept that condition…"

"I see… No, I did not bring this up out of pure greed. A product of this caliber. If you keep the manufacturing method a secret, there is a possibility that those who want to learn it will start making a fuss. Depending on the situation, we may have to worry for our safety… not just us, but the developer as well."

From Adon’s perspective, he could not even imagine a situation where that Yuri would be in danger. After all, this was the same person who hunted Greed Wolves and Tyrantbots while humming a tune. But still, he could understand his teacher’s concern. Above all, it was possible the repercussions could be directed at them. It would be best to prepare for the worst.

"I understand. I will speak with the creator, including on that point."