Chapter 753
As if the answer had been unexpected, the glow of the spell circuits dimmed for a moment.
—Bold move… are you sure that’s wise, Friend?
As Miguel’s breathing behind him grew quieter, Yog whispered with a snicker. Ian, of course, ignored it completely. He simply stood there with his arms folded, staring at the wall etched with spell circuits.
Soon, the chamber brightened again, and the buzzing voice echoed through the room.
"So, an external apprentice who has yet to even place his name on the official registry dares to refuse the magic tower’s request?"
Even though the voice sounded artificially altered, the anger in it was unmistakable.
Ian still didn’t so much as blink.
"All the more reason I cannot tell you. I’m not even formally affiliated yet, and you demand the contents of my research. Don’t you think you have the order backward?" He said coldly, barely moving his lips, making no effort to hide the distrust in his eyes or tone.
He was certain that blind obedience to such a question would look far more suspicious.