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    Saul showed a much more respectful attitude.

    Until just now, "Predius" had been just a mysterious giant.

    But he''d proven his exceptional abilities in front of everyone.

    Since he was also a young heir like Saul.

    He judged it wouldn''t be a problem to bow first.

    Actually, the other volcano giants acknowledged Predius too.

    ''He''s an incredibly extraordinary person...!''

    Just walking around with closed eyes would make someone seem obsessed with their concept.

    But showing mysterious abilities turned that concept into charm.

    ''What kind of person is he!''

    The giants felt both charm and curiosity toward Predius.

    At the drastically changed atmosphere, Sephina trembled.

    ''What... what is he really!''

    After just exchanging a few words, Ian had already started building relations with the volcano giants.

    Sephina looked at Ian with fresh eyes.

    She''d known he wasn''t an ordinary human, but never imagined he had such skills.

    "[You''re truly amazing.]"

    Saul said.

    "[I''m not called lukewarm myself... but I''ve never met someone as hot as you.]"

    "[I am pretty hot.]"

    Of course, since it was magical fire.

    But Saul hadn''t noticed that fact at all.

    That was natural.

    Giants were ignorant about magic, making them very vulnerable to magic-related thinking.

    "[But I''ve never met someone as hot as you either.]"

    That was true.

    Where else would you see a creature with fire coming from their body?

    Volcano giants were truly fantasy creatures.

    Ian had just said it out of curiosity, but Saul took it as praise.

    Saul''s face brightened.

    Though the other was superior, he still acknowledged Saul''s abilities.

    What excellent character!

    "[You''re too kind.]"

    "[When I return to my tribe, I want to tell my father about you. About meeting an amazing giant while passing through the north.]"

    Ian skillfully stroked Saul''s metaphorical ego and.

    Saul completely fell for Ian''s flowery words(...).

    If he''d known the other was a wizard, he would have been more cautious about the words.

    Saul had no idea wizards were medieval masters of smooth talk.

    For wizards, silver tongue was everything-

    And Ian was an experienced wizard with lots of practice.

    Wrapping one giant around his finger was nothing.

    "[Hahaha! I''ll tell my father too! About meeting an incredible big brother on the road!]"

    "[Big brother, is it.]"

    "[Does that displease you?]"

    "[No. I quite like it. Little brother.]"

    Ian spent some time chatting with Saul.

    Though Saul wanted to take Ian''s group home right away, Ian firmly declined.

    True to their name, volcano giants lived near volcanoes, famous for being extremely hot.

    Giants could handle it, but humans would collapse instantly.

    "[Big brother. Are you really keeping your eyes closed?]"

    "[Yes.]"

    Saul looked at Predius curiously.

    Walking with closed eyes - why such a strange thing?

    "[It''s part of training.]"

    "[Training?]"

    "[Yes. I''m studying magic under the human wizard Ian.]"

    Saul found Predius''s words hard to believe.

    He was a superior giant with hotter flames than Saul himself.

    Yet he was learning magic under a human?

    "[With magic, one can see clearly even with closed eyes.]"

    Things were already unsettled with hill giants kidnapping people.

    If volcano giants came charging in causing chaos, the university might really collapse!

    "[? Why not?]"

    ''This crazy...!''

    Ian was momentarily flustered, not expecting Saul to say he wanted to learn magic.

    What kind of giant is this interested in magic?

    Actually, Ian himself had sparked the interest in magic but.

    Still didn''t expect such enthusiasm that he''d volunteer to learn.

    Even suggesting kidnapping magic teachers!

    "[There''s... Ian''s master there!]"

    "[Ah. Must be an incredible wizard! I can learn from them!]"

    Just then, Demonite flashed a look.

    Should we kill him? Ian?

    Ian desperately made a negative expression.

    What do you mean kill him, Professor.

    "[Listen well. Ian''s master is a wizard called Eredith.]"

    "[Got it. Wizard Eredith.]"

    "[Wizard Eredith is incredibly dangerous! Eredith is a bloodthirsty maniac...!]"

    "?"

    Demonite looked at Ian.

    What''s with this guy? That kind of expression.

    But Ian brazenly ignored Demonite''s look.

    This was just to scare them!

    "[A bloodthirsty maniac?]"

    "[Yes...! Eredith is so cruel, she can''t sleep without killing someone each day! Specializes in giant hunting. Loves arson!]"

    Saul was startled.

    Wizard Eredith. Said to be Ian''s master...

    Way crazier than Ian?!

    No, more importantly, there''s someone like that in the world???

    ''Incredible!''

    "[Eredith is that much of a maniac?]"

    "[Indeed. The title ''Demon Lord'' suits her well.]"

    "[Demon Lord...!]"

    This should be enough. Ian thought.

    He''d been scared before, so this should work too.

    Indeed, Saul showed an understanding expression.

    "[I see. I shouldn''t venture into human territory then.]"

    "[I''m glad you understand.]"

    Ian exchanged a few final pleasantries with Saul before parting.

    Though Saul tried to keep them, Ian refused.

    Sephina and Sephius were reaching their limits too.

    "[Thank you for the valuable information.]"

    "[?]"

    "[I''ll remember to be careful of Wizard Eredith and Ian.]"

    "[Y-yes... don''t forget.]"

    Only after exchanging K-promises to have a meal together sometime could Ian finally leave.

    "[Whew! Thought we were dead!]"

    Sephina and Sephius sighed in relief.

    Though it had been dicey, they''d brilliantly deceived the volcano giants!

    That alone made them feel good.

    Demonite looked at Ian with an expression of disbelief.

    "Ian... you seem like... a strange person."

    Ian was bewildered in return.

    That''s rich coming from Demonite?!

    "Better than a professor who suggests killing at every opportunity."

    "? I''m normal. You''re the strange one."

    "What do you..."

    Ian and Demonite looked at each other like they were looking at strange people.

    Watching them, Elia just turned away...

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