The Author's POV

Chapter 302

"The headmaster?"

My eyes shot wide open.

"The SS ranked hero headmaster who never once showed up during my stay at the lock?"

Waylan almost spat out his drink. Giving me an odd look, he wrily smiled.

"Odd way to put it, but correct."

"...my god."

Leaning back on my seat, my brows furrowed tightly.

Although I knew that Waylen and the headmaster were on a mission together, I didn't actually know that they were in the dwarven domain.

This was because Kevin back in my novel only went to the dwarven domain after the conference that took place a couple of years from now.

That was also the first time the two properly showed up in the story.

Tap.Tap.Tap

Tapping on the table, I fell into thought.

'Who would've thought that he was here?'

The headmaster's presence makes things complicated.

Although he wasn't there during the tournament, most likely he was aware of me. After all, there was no way Donna wouldn't have told him about me.

Furthermore, as the headmaster, he was probably made aware of each death that occurred during that day.

Explaining to him how I was still alive was going to be really troublesome.

'ugh, how troublesome indeed.'

"Do you have any other questions for me?"

Waylan downed the whole drink and smacked the cup on the table. He then proceeded to wipe the foam that lingered on his lips.

Lifting my head, I nodded my head.

"Yes, one more."

"Go on, but make it quick I'm supposed to leave soon."

Waylan replied as he checked his watch.

Leaning forward, I asked.

"Have you perhaps heard of anyone called Malvil Ironhawk before?"

"Sir Malvil?"

An odd look flashed Waylen's face.

"Is there something wrong?"

From the look on Waylen's face, it seemed as though he knew him.

With a complicated look, Waylan scratched the back of his head.

"No, not really, it's just that...he's, mhhh, how should I say it."

Stroking his chin, Waylan tried to find the right words to say.

"...Let's just say that he's a very hard man to please."

"I figured."

Leaning back on my seat I let out a sigh.

Malvil was one of the few people that could handle Okleum properly.

He was a legendary craftsman. Without a doubt his standards for materials were high, and not just that, he was probably also very selective of his clients.

In no way would he craft artifacts for whoever asked.

But.

I still had to try.

"Even if he might reject me, I want to know."

I wanted to get stronger faster.

Surrounded by so many enemies, I had no choice but to get stronger.

It was a must.

At my response, a small smile appeared on Waylan's face.

"Mhm, if you insist."

Twirling his now empty cup, Waylan thought for a moment.

"Usually he's working at the fourth level, but you can find him on the first level from time to time. In fact, he's probably at his shop right now."

"Where exactly is that? Can you tell me the location?"

Don't expect him to make an artifact for you. No matter how rich you are, he

"Mhm."

Understandable.

I've said before if he just crafted for anyone, he'd have a line that

"Pay close attention."

watch, a holographic map soon appeared before us. To my surprise, it was a map of the whole

a

follow this path over here, you

"I see."

My brows furrowed slightly.

was a bit of a mess since wasn't an official map, but it got to

now knew where

have to go

back on, Waylan suddenly stood up. Before

I go, take this as

"What's this?"

I curiously

the plate in my hand, Waylan

want to meet me, you can

plate in my hand, I gratefully looked

"I see...thank you."

might come

"No problem"

behind the hood, Waylan

go now. Thank you

"No problem."

something, Waylan's footsteps suddenly halted. Turning around,

up again Dd tell me more about that guy you mentioned before. Very curious

dripped

"...sure."

"Good, good."

Waylan turned around and left

sitting, I closed my eyes and wished

really couldn't get out of this

***

[Leviathan building, Lock.]

hour, Emma and Kevin would train at the public training ground inside

was it bigger than their own personal training grounds, but it was also

the middle of the training grounds, Kevin

"Achoo!"

"Kevin?"

swords and worriedly looked at

hand to gesture to her that he was fine,

felt a chill

"...got a cold?"

"Don't think so."

feeling good these days.

to rank not too long

was healthier than

probably just my

to himself before once again

—Sha!

deadly arc drew in

great, probably just my

"That's great."

before suddenly her face turned

Kevin, did you finally make

moment, Kevin's focus completely

"...Regarding?"

you told me not too long

"Ah, that."

distorted. Clenching tightly onto his sword, he

to

"A pity."

look of disappointment flashed

not like I can stop you since I also think that this decision isn't a bad

"I know, but..."

Kevin's fists clenched tightly.

problems. Kevin realized that he

had someone backing him up, of

he want to

and raising his sword, Kevin once again

—Sha!

Union is the fastest way to make up

***

city built directly inside of a mountain range, the only indication I got that it was nighttime was the slight chill that

system built underground turned on, warming up

should be the

head, I stopped in

saw, this shop was the shabbiest looking one. Yet, despite

was hard to

it perhaps its atmosphere? Or just my

I was

[The Golden Hammer.]

looking insignia hung

taking notice of my surroundings, to my surprise, I barely found anyone frequenting

was as though everyone was avoiding the shop

Clang—! Clang—! Clang—!

of metal being pounded was the only thing that indicate

I knocked on the

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