Wizard: This mushroom is too fierce.

"I understand. Let them in." Roland frowned. What do the Hope family want with me?

A moment later, the two, led by Emilia, arrived before Roland.

The person standing in front of Roland was quite old, and his voice was hoarse: "Hello, I am Sane, the current leader of the Hope family and a first-class wizard apprentice."

"What brings you here?" Roland was somewhat surprised; it was quite rare for a first-class wizard apprentice to personally visit.

The wizard Sane's expression was full of remorse. He extended his palm, bowed deeply before Roland, and said in a deep voice, "I am sorry for the conflict between you and Killian. I have come to apologize to you today."

At the same time, Sane's voice grew cold, and he turned his head with a serious expression: "Killian, now, immediately apologize to Wizard Roland. Your actions of spreading false information and defaming Wizard Roland on the academy forum must be resolved. You need to obtain Wizard Roland's forgiveness."

"Killian?" Roland's expression was complicated as he looked at the mummy sitting in the floating chair with a surprised expression.

The healing magic is still too overpowered; it can even revive Killian after he has been dismembered.

Kiri was completely wrapped in white cloth, and Roland could only see his mouth and two eyes. His mouth was open, and his eyes showed fear and timidity as he looked at Roland: "Respected Wizard Roland... I sincerely express my apologies to you."

"I beg your forgiveness... I will clarify everything on the forum."

"You..." Killian's voice was extremely unpleasant, as if there was a problem with his vocal cords.

Roland interrupted him, his gaze scrutinizing Sane: "There's no need for a refusal. What's the use of trying to salvage the situation now that rumors have already started?"

"Does he think the rumors will disappear after he apologizes?" Roland's gaze grew cold.

Sane seemed to have heard the last thing he wanted to hear, and aged several years in an instant. He sighed, "Wizard Roland, you are right."

He raised his head and extended his palm: "I know you are a learned wizard, so I have decided to bestow upon you some knowledge unique to our family."

"Oh?" Roland's interest was piqued, and he asked, "What kind of knowledge are you planning to offer?"

Killian seemed to be acting strangely; he struggled to place his hand on Sane's clothes and shook it.

Why do it this way?

Why pay such a high price!

What exactly did I do?

A moment later, Killian's hands fell limply to his sides, completely powerless.

Sane's expression gradually calmed down, and suddenly a dozen books appeared beside him: "Some of these books are essential for becoming an alchemist."

"In addition, it also includes knowledge of puppetry."

Roland was intrigued. Alchemist knowledge and complete puppetry knowledge were priceless treasures outside the Deep Caverns. They were basically the inherited knowledge of various small wizarding organizations, and couldn't be bought with magic stones alone.

Even in a large academy like the Deep Caverns, it would probably take hundreds or even thousands of magic stones to obtain it.

After a moment of silence, Sane handed over another book: "This book contains all the puppet designs of our family."

"You can try your hand at designing after you've accumulated some knowledge!"

"Oh?" Roland's expression changed drastically for the first time. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Isn't this the foundation of your family?"

"You're giving me this?"

It's important to understand that these puppet design blueprints are not something that can be compared to mere alchemy and puppetry knowledge. They represent a goldmine that can be earned consistently with magic stones. If Roland had enough magic stones, he could open an alchemy workshop to sell these puppets.

"Of course it's a gift for you." Sane's expression showed a slight struggle, but it quickly turned into a smile: "As long as you accept our family's apology and promise not to attack our family again because of Killian."

"These will all be given to you for free," Sane said again. "In addition, if you need anything, our family's alchemy workshop can also provide assistance."

"We specialize in manufacturing lightweight armor for golems. If you need it, you can come to us to purchase it; you only need to pay the cost price."

"This is my badge, please take it!" Sane handed over another badge engraved with lightning. "Upon seeing this badge, anyone in the Sane family will be at your service."

Roland's brows gradually relaxed. The Hope family was indeed very sincere in their apology. If converted into magic stones, it would probably be close to three or four thousand magic stones.

"The wizard Sane is indeed an excellent leader of the Hope family." Roland paused, then added meaningfully, "However..."

Before Roland could finish speaking, Sane said, "I will inform you of the outcome regarding Killian's fate."

"Rest assured, you have already proven your potential under the watchful eyes of the first-ring wizards of the Deep Caverns."

"Killian's future will be one of endless work in our family's alchemy workshop, until he dies of old age!"

Having said that, Roland stopped dwelling on it and nodded: "In that case, Wizard Sane, I'll wipe the slate clean of my grudges with him."

"Alright... I'm tired, please leave now."

......

After being ordered to leave, Sané and Killian left Roland's residence.

On the way back, Killian struggled to raise his hand from his floating wheelchair and grabbed Sane's sleeve: "Lord Sane, why are you begging Roland for forgiveness so humbly..."

"You are a first-class wizarding apprentice..."

"Killian!" Sane's voice boomed like thunder. He seemed to have been hit where it hurt, his expression contorted with rage. "You still remember I'm a first-class wizard apprentice!"

"Do you even know how old I am?!"

"You piece of trash. If you were any more capable, I wouldn't be begging you like this."

"Look at yourself now," Sane said coldly, pointing at Killian's bandages. "Do you even have a future?"

"Your wizarding career is over."

"Killian, you have utterly failed."

"The family will not provide you with any financial assistance. The family's losses this time will be repaid starting with you, and your descendants and grandchildren will continue to repay them."

"As long as Roland is alive, you will never be separated from the family's alchemy workshop. Even in death, you will become the soul material of the alchemy furnace."

"This is the punishment you deserve!" Sane said, heartbroken, pointing in Roland's direction. "If you had tried harder, if you had beaten him."

"Then his honor today and his bright future should all belong to you!"

"But there are no 'what ifs' in life, Killian. You lost. You lost completely in the struggle against others."

"You are a sinner against the family!"

"Your family has fallen because of you; your death is no loss!"