The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1205 358: Hector Chases the Prince in the Snow (Part 6)

Although he didn't use the designated recruitment channel, and insisted on humbling himself to take part in the apprentice assessment, it was clear he carried Count Hillfin's letter of recommendation.

In the carriage, Taufu, who was taking a nap, couldn't help but let out a "pup-pup" laugh like a small pig.

Even with the wind and snow as cover, that laugh was still clearly audible.

She wasn't mocking the dream-chasing young man; she thought the boy was naive but not bad, just someone who followed blindly.

However, seeing the sneaky Demon King and the pleading Mage, she couldn't help it — how could these adept scholars be so cowardly?

As Giselle stuttered, not knowing how to explain this monumental scandal, new sounds came from the sky.

It wasn't the cry of a Griffin, but a more ethereal horse neigh.

Everyone looked up and saw a carriage drawn by four white winged horses descending slowly from the clouds, landing in the snow not far away.

The carriage door opened, and Professor Hector Rain stepped down personally.

At this moment, he had long lost the dignity and irritability he showed in the examination hall, his face carrying just the right amount of apology and respect.

He quickly walked up to Luo Yan, first shaking off the snowflakes on his clothes, then slightly nodding his head, offering apologies on behalf of "inadequate" Assistant Giselle and the Academic State.

"Esteemed Prince, I am Professor Hector from the Tower of Great Sage, and on behalf of the Academic State and my Mage Tower, I welcome your arrival... I apologize for the inadequate reception, please forgive us."

Luo Yan looked at the professor in front of him, who had made a complete turnaround in attitude, and smiled warmly without blaming him.

"Not at all, Professor, you overstate the matter. I just didn't pass the assessment, you don't need to be so courteous. I'm someone who can afford to lose."

The words "can afford to lose" felt like three invisible slaps, making Hector's face burn.

He was embarrassed and wanted to explain that things were not like that, but he didn't know how to clarify the complexities involved, so he could only look at Luo Yan with an almost pleading gaze.

"We made a mistake, and we ask you... to give us a chance to explain, correct, and compensate you. There's a lot of misunderstanding involved, and once we return, I'll personally explain the situation to you."

Luo Yan looked at the professor's awkward expression and chose not to trouble him further.

The professor's face was surely sore enough, if Luo Yan continued, he'd seem unreasonably unforgiving.

However—

There were things he still needed to address.

"Professor Hector, I hope there's an explanation for this incident, not just regarding my scroll... What do you think?"

Hector's face stiffened slightly, but considering that a joke might cause even more trouble if it reached the Holy City, he ultimately nodded.

"Alright, I promise you!"

Choose the lesser of two evils; family reputation should not be spread outside.

Anyway, the outcome was what the prince wanted, it wouldn't be his problem if anyone was offended.

Luo Yan smiled and nodded.

"Then, I look forward to your resolution... Additionally, I missed the interview, I wonder if it's still possible?"

Hector chuckled wryly.

"Your Highness, you're joking again. With your knowledge, to have you as an apprentice is a disgrace to you and your knowledge…"

He paused, then continued with a sincere tone.

"I would like to hire you as a master at the Academic State. Not only will you have your own Meditation Room, laboratory, and Lecture Hall, but you'll also be free to borrow books from the Academic State's collection and exchange academic results with other Mages."

"I think you didn't come here to listen to lectures from assistants far below your level... How do you feel about this proposal?"

Indeed.

This was the purpose of Luo Yan's visit.

He thought for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

"Then I will humbly accept."