Chapter 34: The Knight hates spellcasters (2)
The dean finally concluded his long speech after a full 120 minutes, and the faculty members gave a heartfelt round of applause, grateful to finally be free from the lecture hall that had served as the setting for a meeting in name only.
Though they dispersed with the dean’s satisfied expression behind them, some groups of people clustered together, engaging in conversation.
Since they belonged to different faculties and rarely had a chance to meet, they were taking this opportunity to familiarize themselves with each other.
And while Ihan had resigned himself to a life of isolation, he was lucky enough to have encountered Hans, who turned out to be a good-natured person.
So much so that he even introduced Ihan to his acquaintances.
“This is Dorothy. She’s an instructor in the Art Department and specializes in religious paintings.”
“Call me Kam. I’m just a fallen noble and an instructor in the Statistics Department.”
“Den from the Architecture Department. I’ve been undeservedly appointed as a professor, hoho.”
“I’m Alen de Wagner, a stodgy History Department professor. But feel free to call me Alen.”
All of them were Hans’ acquaintances, and though they humbly referred to themselves as insignificant, Ihan knew that they were big shots.
Even though Ihan didn’t keep up with the news, his only friend from the knightly order sometimes filled him in on the world’s happenings, and these names had been mentioned regularly.
“It’s an honor to meet such a rising star in the world of painting. One day, even if it’s just a failure, I’d love to buy one of your works, Dorothy.”