Chapter 91: Pendant? (2) (Teaser)
Epherene’s eyes widened in shock as she stared at Gindalf, who chuckled quietly while stroking his long beard. The mention of a pendant puzzled her—Deculein had apparently carried around a worn picture of her as a child, one that had needed restoration.
“Hahaha.”
Epherene couldn’t understand Professor Deculein’s actions. Despite her efforts, the reasoning eluded her. The thought crossed her mind—perhaps Gindalf wasn’t telling the truth.
"Quite amusing, indeed."
It still didn’t make sense. Gindalf might have seemed like a pervert, but he was a Super-Ethereal-ranked mage, one of the most powerful. There was no reason for someone of his stature to lie to her; he had nothing to gain from it.
As Epherene reflected on the times Deculein had shown her kindness—overlooking her mistakes, approving her club, and giving her fair evaluations—she had assumed it was out of guilt for her father. But now, her mind was swirling with confusion.
“Um, about the pendant—”
"Haha, the interview’s over. But don’t go telling Deculein I said anything. I’m too old to face his wrath again. And remember, that’s a warning, not a request," Gindalf said with a knowing smile.
Epherene swallowed nervously before asking, "...Could you tell me just one more thing?"
“Ten thousand elne.”
“Sorry?”
"That’s the value of a single word from me. Deculein willingly paid fifty thousand elne for what I had to say."
“Fifty thousand elne… Could you possibly settle for just one hundred elne? I’m only a student, after all—”
***
Thud—!
With a heavy thud, the interview room door closed behind her. Epherene, abruptly thrown out of her negotiation, stumbled forward and soon spotted Karixel. It looked like his interview with Deculein had just ended as well.
"Mr. Karixel! Mr. Karixel!" Epherene called out, her eyes brightening as she hurried toward him.
“Oh, yes? What can I do for you?” Karixel responded.
“How did your interview go? What did they ask you?”
Karixel awkwardly scratched his temple, let out a small laugh and said, “Well… I’m not really sure.”
Epherene tilted her head, puzzled.
“I ended up giving up.”
“... Sorry?”
"They told me...
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