Return of The 8th Class Mage Chapter 148:


The high sorcerers nodded to Ian’s request .  Instead of dismissing them, the Ivory Tower Lord who has reached the level of sorcery that was beyond imagination was treating them as his seniors, with great respect .  How can they feel not good about something like that?  People’s emotions are simplistic and silly at times .

“Then except the high ranking sorcerers, the rest of you may clear the room .  The sorcerers who are standing by outside will lead the way . ”

As per Ian’s instructions, Hailey, the princess, the servant girls and Kevin, the imperial palace’s sorcerer stood up from their seats .  Then they headed toward the large, iron gate in order to exit the room .

“Your highness . ”

Then Ian’s voice caused the princess to strop .

Were there any other issues that needed to be addressed?

With her heart pounding, the princess turned to look back .

But, something unexpected was being said to her .

“Please come this way and take your seat . ”

“What?  How, how can I… . . ?”

“Your highness is also a high sorcerer as well . ”

That was right .  Although a few conditions have been placed on her, Hailey Greenriver, the princess, was being treated as a high sorcerer of the Ivory Tower .  She has earned the right to be present in these meetings .

“But, but I still do not know any… . . ”

“That is why I’m asking you to take a seat .  You would need to learn what you do not know .  What exactly is being done and how they are being done, and what you have to do .  Do you not agree?”

“… . . Ah!”

Was it because of the unsettled feeling that rose from the trial?

Her sense of comprehension has become quite duller than the usual .

***

The first council meeting of the Ivory Tower of the 509th anniversary of the empire’s founding .

That event has come to a smooth closure .  Several matters of discussions were put forth after the trial and for the most part, all the issues were addressed in positive manner .  The dawn of the new-year was rather satisfactory .

Tuck, Tuck, Tuck… . .

Ian was riding a horse carriage for the first time in a long while .  Was it because he has been counting on teleportation and like magic for a while?  Now, even the horse carriage ride seemed very unfamiliar .

‘Have I been living a very hardened life… . . ?’

Horse carriage ride wasn’t unfamiliar at all even in the former life .

Of course the horse carriage ride wasn’t the only unfamiliar thing .

The lady that rode the horse carriage with him was also unfamiliar .

Well, rather than unfamiliar… . .

‘… . . Awkward . ’

Ian took a subtle peek .  There he saw a picturesque profile of Hailey, the most beautiful woman, the princess, who even earned a conditional high sorcerer title .

‘Should have not been riding together’

It wasn’t Ian’s proposal .

It was the princess’ request all along .

He accepted her request without giving much thought .

I didn’t realize how awkward it could be .

“Well… . . ”

 

Was the princess not able to hold herself much longer in this awkwardness?

She began a conversation .

“Please speak . ”

“… . . Thank you .  Teacher . ”

Her first words were a thank you .

“What about, your highness?”

“That you personally took control of the meeting . . ”

The princess was not dumb .  Ian did not need to step forward in his position, yet he came forward without any hesitation .  What could possibly be the reason?

“Thanks to you, the servant girls and Sir Kevin were spared from any punishments .  Although I am embarrassed to say, even I, who have committed the offense, got off free . ”

“Your highness was not found innocent .  It has been simply deferred . ”

“That, that is true, still… . . ”

Was it because of Ian’s cold response?

Princess’ voice became smaller .

“Well, it’s all good that you understand . ”

“… . . What, what?”

“That is, it’s all good that you know why I stepped forward, and by me stepping forward, what benefits you’ve reaped .  Should I explain further?”

“No, no!”

The princess raised her voice without even recognizing it .

The silence returned soon after .

She must have been embarrassed about the response a moment ago .

“In fact . ”

Ian smiled lightly upon seeing her that way .

“There is no need to be so thankful . ”

“What are you saying all of a sudden… . ”

“Your highness has rescued my family, have you not?”

Princess Hailey had saved Ian’s family during the chaotic attack by the dragon soldiers .  Since he considers his family’s safety over his own to be the top priority, that act was the ultimate act of grace for Ian .

“I should be the one to be thanking you .  Today is just a part of showing my appreciation . ”

“That, that was just by my brother’s order… . ”

“Since I’m at it, I would like to give you another token of my appreciation . ”

“… . . What?”

Out of the spatial pouch that was around his waist band, Ian brought out a blue robe .  It was the imperial robe artifact, the ‘Michel Greenriver Robe . ’

“By tomorrow, the news of you, rising to the position of high sorcerer would be widely spread throughout the empire .  This robe has also found its rightful owner . ”

Michel Greenriver Robe was left with a will that only allowed it to be passed down to a sorcerer in the imperial family line .  And today, after almost 300 years later, a high sorcerer, representing the imperial family was born .

Translations by AsianHobbyist Website .

“But, but this is the item that was given by the highness… . . ”

“Act first, report later is one of the discretionary authorities of the tower lord . ”

Ian continued to speak .

“I will give first and will report later . ”

“… . . ”

Princess Hailey took the robe cautiously .  The artifact that is passed down generations to only the sorcerers of the imperial family members was in her possession .

“And this is… . . ”

Ian’s repayment did not stop there .

In fact, this time around was the true form of repayment .

It was none other than the staff of the Great Prairie .

Only the communications tunnel at the end has been removed .

“About now, your highness should also have a staff of your own . ”

Ian had received the staff, a master piece, created by Jerbio, the carpenter .

He no longer had the need for the staff of the Great Prairie .

Yet, it would be a waste to keep it go rotten somewhere .

It is much better than having somebody look after it .

‘It is one hundred folds better for the princess to have it . ’


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