Chapter 141: Training (2)

“Isn’t that too grandiose?”

In Hadekain, the Yukline Castle.

Yeriel was a little disconcerted when she met Deculein upon his return to the estate because of the mentors that he recruited for the Yukline Magic Training.

“…This is the tail wagging the dog. You didn’t even think about how much money it would cost, did you? Did you give all of the down payment by family check?”

This training wasn’t a very important event. Rather, it was only a part of the Yukline sponsorship policy. In addition to wizards, there were many remaining sponsorship schedules, such as knights, painters, musicians, and many others. But if he hired Bercht’s elder…

“It’s good enough because it’s Yukline.”

The Lord, Deculein, asserted himself. Yeriel pouted, but she had no choice but to stop complaining about what he said next.

“Be proud of your family.”

“…”

That caused Yeriel pain. It hurt as bad as if he had dug her heart out with a chisel.

“…Still, this old man Gindalf has a bad relationship with us.”

Yeriel forcibly twisted the topic. She wasn’t childish enough to express her pain.

“It’s all in the past.”

“…You said you would never forget.”

Deculein took a sip of tea without a further word. Yeriel, who was reading his face, spoke.

“But, you know? Because of this, there are so many applicants for this training. So, I’m thinking of taking other wizards besides the University ones.”

“Do you mean adventurers?”

“Yeah. The world is changing fast. Considering the Underground Passage, we should keep our relationship with the Adventure Guild as good as possible. If we give them access to the training, they will like it too.”

From the moment the training expenses increased this much, Yeriel had only compensated the investment in her mind. She said support, but it was an intangible investment.

“I’ll leave it to you. Young people will be better able to adapt to the rapidly changing world.”

“…What’s with that? You’re young enough, aren’t you?”

Then, with a small smile, Deculein stood from the lord’s seat. Yeriel was stunned for a moment by his faint smile, but she quickly ran and got the lord’s seatback.