Surviving As A Mage In A Magic Academy [EN]: Chapter 803

The people discussing how much Imperial gold to donate were shocked by Intarendal’s generous offer.

Usually, giving this kind of support took commitment. It wasn’t just giving money once. It meant giving money regularly while the research continued.

Also, unlike investors who wanted high risk and high reward, many visitors during Club Week came to give money for the honor of it.

So, they didn’t get angry or competitive when a stranger said, “I’ll take care of it myself.”

Instead, they showed respect.

“Amazing! Some people in the Empire really know how to spend gold!”

“A famous magic school attracts famous people.”

Clap clap clap-

People started clapping, and Intarendal bowed politely in an old-fashioned way.

His bow was a little old-fashioned. But people thought he was from a faraway place and didn’t mind.

“Then, I’ll let you handle this sponsorship.”

“We’ll sponsor other students instead!”

“Thank you, everyone!”

Palcrius hid his happiness and wiped his mustache.

He knew his junior was smart, but he didn’t know he was *this* good.

To get so much gold from just one person!

Because of that, the other students in the Kitchen Club would get some benefits too!

“Wodanaz, thank you!”

“What a great guy!”

“Wait, where did Wodanaz go?”

The Kitchen Club seniors were going to celebrate Wodanaz but were confused.

Wodanaz was just there, but now he was gone.

Where did he go?

“What’s wrong?”

Intarendal came closer and asked.

His question wasn’t mean or suspicious, but Palcrius still felt nervous. The noble had a calm and dignified way about him.

*People like this were hard to trick, or even just talk to,* Palcrius thought, wiping his suddenly sweaty palms on his apron.

He imagined all that gold his junior was about to get, *gone* because of some stupid mistake *he* made. Even bold Palcrius felt a knot of worry in his stomach.

“My junior seems to have had something come up. I’ll call him back soon!”

“Really, is that necessary? I’ll leave the gold here. As Intarendal Dalcard, I promise…”

Palcrius almost cried seeing the noble continue with the sponsorship even though Wodanaz wasn’t there.

‘Wodanaz… you rascal. Where did you find such a sponsor!’

If he were there, he would pat him on the back happily ten times.

“…There. It’s done. Sorry for bothering you.”

“Not at all.”

“More than that, what are you cooking in this pot? It smells good.”

“W-wait a minute! That’s our meal! Please have the guest meal over here!”

Palcrius was surprised and tried to stop Intarendal.

Since guests were visiting, the Kitchen Club had made a special meal.

They had used the best ingredients to make the meal.

White and soft bread, pea soup, crayfish soup. Roast lamb with garlic, chili, oil, and spices. Apricot pudding and cheese souffle.

Of course, there was also a meal for the Kitchen Club members. They had to eat while they waited, so they made a meal for themselves too.

Stew with all the leftover ingredients from the guest meal thrown in.

That was it. The members would eat this with hard bread or rice.

But now, a guest who looked like a noble was going for the members’ meal!

“It tastes comforting. Excellent! Very good! There’s a reason why this is the Kitchen Club!”

Intarendal took a small amount in a bowl, tasted it, and praised it highly.

“……”

“…??”

The Kitchen Club members looked at each other, confused.

Could it be that the tasteless stew had turned into something else because of a strange alchemical reaction?

Otherwise, there’s no way he would say it’s delicious…

Lee Han ran faster, his heart pounding. He had to get away from Intarendal.

Lee Han breathed heavily.

He had used an invisibility spell, made his body stronger with mana, and sprinted without stopping.

“Welcome, Wodanaz. Have you come to see the guests?”

Illeg, the head of the Library Club, greeted Lee Han with a smile.

Seeing the bear beastman senior, Lee Han realized he was in the Library Club area.

‘I was so busy running that I didn’t even check where I was going…’

“Hello, Senior Illeg. Is the Library Club welcoming guests too?”

“You could say that.”

‘What is it?’

The Library Club was different from the Kitchen Club.

Guests had clearly come, but the atmosphere was…

“This book, *The Perfect Way to Raise a Kingdom Warbler*! This book is mine!”

“Can’t you move? I’ve been looking for this book for ten years.”

“Our family has been looking for this book since my grandfather’s time! You can find it in the Dawn Library!”

“Are you even saying that right? You go to the Dawn Library!”

“Everyone, please calm down!”

The guests loved books so much! They found a rare book and started fighting to get it.

Lee Han asked, embarrassed.

“Is this okay?”

“Of course. Everyone is doing this because they love books.”

Here, they didn’t need to serve meals or introduce themselves like in the Kitchen Club.

A few rare books were enough. The sponsors punched and shouted as they fought.

After a while.

When the fight ended, the sponsors calmed down and went back to normal.

“Hoo. That was an honorable fight.”

“Lend me *The Perfect Way to Raise a Kingdom Warbler* later.”

“Oh, aren’t you Student Sebius? How is the object-passing cloak you mentioned going?”

“……”

Lee Han was shocked to see people who were just fighting wildly suddenly become polite and act like nothing happened.

But the Library Club members were calm, like it was normal. They had seen this many times.

No matter how cultured and noble they were, book lovers would go crazy when they saw a rare book.

“Who is this student?”

“Hello. I am Lee Han from the Wodanaz family…”

“Ah. You are Lee Han from the Wodanaz family. The top student in the second grade who has been recognized by magicians! You have been recognized by Yoanen Maykin and Master Puyo, and you are already working with fifth-grade seniors? A second-grade student doing 5-circle magic, no one would believe it if it weren’t for Einrogaard.”

“…Do you have a way to talk to people among the Einrogaard guests?”

Lee Han was shocked to hear the rumors spreading so well.

They were saying the same things as the guests from the Kitchen Club.

“A student like this can be trusted. I will sponsor you.”

“I will also sponsor you.”

“Well, I heard a Rock Drake has been appearing in the Einrogaard Library. I’m worried if a second-grade student can beat it.”

“So, are you saying you won’t do it?”

“N-no, that’s not it. I’m just worried. You can’t ignore experience.”

Lee Han listened to the guests with a bitter look.

Sebius asked quietly.

“Didn’t you say you caught a Rock Drake?”

“Where did you hear that rumor?”

“Your friends were saying that.”

“……”

While he was feeling bitter, he heard a loud bang from behind.

It was the same bang he had heard before.

Something heavy going up, and the sound of gold coins inside…

Lee Han suddenly got goosebumps.

Could it be?

“Is this where Lee Han Wodanaz is?”

“Yes, but who are you?”

“The sponsorship for Lee Han Wodanaz is enough for me! Please help the other magicians here.”

“…!”

Surprisingly, Intarendal had come again.

Even after spending so much gold earlier!

‘No. How much gold does that human have?’

Lee Han couldn’t believe it.

How much of the Dalcard family’s money did he bring to do this?

The guests didn’t see Intarendal’s evil plan and just respected him.

“To think there would be such an honorable person in the Empire!”

“All collectors of old books are honorable people.”

“I can give you *The Perfect Way to Raise a Kingdom Titmouse*!”

“That’s a common book.”

A good feeling is sure to happen when a lot of Imperial gold is given out.

The Library Club members were happy about the big shot and looked for their junior.

“Wodanaz. Your desire to be in all the departments is turning into gold… Wodanaz? Wodanaz?”

“Where did Wodanaz go?”

Lee Han ran away in fear.

He knew the Headmaster’s crazy copy was dangerous. But he didn’t think he would control Lee Han so much.

The evil shown by the ancient archmage was something Lee Han couldn’t guess.

“Junior! I knew you’d come!”

Carnella, who was brushing the horses’ manes, saw Lee Han and waved.

As expected of a junior who raises griffins and basilisks, she knew he would visit the ranch today.

Besides, again…

“…Hello, Senior.”

“Yes. Are the animals doing well? Many people want to see the animals you raise, junior.”

“Oh, isn’t it dangerous?”

“You have to accept that. Attractive animals are always dangerous.”

The baby basilisk hissed, happy with those words.

Lee Han looked at his sleeve, hesitant.

“Okay, I understand. Um… what should I help you with?”

He had arrived without thinking, but Lee Han was also a member of the Quidditch Club.

Since he was getting support from the Imperial Quidditch Association for his rare animals, he wanted to help with the Quidditch Club’s work.

But Carnella shook her head.

“You don’t have to help.”

“Yes? You really don’t need any help?”

“Yeah. I said you don’t have to help.”

“The griffin is easy to take care of and takes care of himself…”

The baby basilisk hissed, doubtful.

“…Of course, the basilisk is also easy to take care of and takes care of himself.”

-That’s right!

“Anyway, even if it’s not my animal, there are many strange, I mean, rare animals in the Quidditch Club, right?”

Carnella was raising Cerberus.

So, even if Lee Han’s animals were easy to care for, the seniors raised many animals that needed a lot of care.

Especially with guests visiting, they had to be careful.

Even an animal that was gentle could get angry when seeing strangers.

“Yeah. That’s right. It would be nice to help. But you don’t have to help. You’ve already done enough, junior.”

“?”

Lee Han was confused because he didn’t understand.

Was it about the basilisk and griffin?

But something felt different. It felt like she was talking about something else. Like…

“…!”

Lee Han felt goosebumps and asked.

“Did someone with a lot of gold come and give money before I came?”

“Huh? That’s right. How did you know? Was it someone you knew?”