The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

With a peaceful expression, he basked in the morning sunlight, exuding a sunny aura.

Since I didn't have classes in the morning, Dekan registered for today's Level 3 Card Maker Certification Exam.

After obtaining advanced certification, you will receive a greater discount when purchasing various standard materials from the Card Makers Association.

Furthermore, the commission rates for consignment and accepting targeted commissions will also be reduced.

In addition, the Card Makers Association is also a good place to purchase rare materials.

Although Dekan's current net worth is far from enough to buy sixth-tier epic materials, he can register his intention to purchase them first.

Once his Shadow World ships again, he might have enough money to buy it.

Dekan and Cornelia set their next expedition into the Shadow World for a month from now.

First, there is a cooldown period for conquering the Shadow World.

Secondly, Dekan hoped to wait until Cornelia advanced to the fourth rank in the real world before going to the Shadow World.

This would result in a qualitative leap in their destructive power.

Cornelia has been acting strangely these past few days, always heading towards a small hill behind the school.

However, since she did not actively seek Dekan's help, Dekan decided not to pry into her privacy.

Although the two seemed inseparable to other classmates, they actually separated and did their own things most of the time.

Dekan often locks himself in his dormitory to make cards, while Cornelia goes to practical training every day.

However, when Theresa heard from Dekan that he was going to participate in the certification of a third-tier card maker, she made an appointment with him in advance to go and observe.

She was one of the few people in the school who knew that Dekan was a card maker.

Theresa had long wanted to see Dekan's card-making process.

In addition, if Dekan creates any new works, she will have the opportunity to buy them as soon as possible.

Good morning, Dekan!

Good morning, Theresa!

The two met at the agreed-upon spot at the school gate and then headed towards the Card Makers Association.

Dekan has recently gained fame in the royal capital. His exploits, including his and Cornelia's ravages of the fourth-order shadow world and his defeat of the Faceless Man, have become widely known in the royal capital.

The school has also prepared a highlight reel, but most residents don't have the magical equipment to watch it.

Therefore, many people in the capital had only heard of his name but had never seen him in person.

On another note, while Dekan's conquest of the Shadow World was very entertaining, some of the events involved might... seriously damage the school's image.

Therefore, the school ultimately decided that the subsequent Dekan's world-building process would only be broadcast live internally, and the edited recordings would be released to the public.

However, Professor Murgut of the Alchemy Institute still signed a generous profit-sharing contract with Dekan & Cornelia.

......

About half an hour later, they arrived at the Card Makers Association, the Norton capital branch.

Pushing open the heavy solid wood door, they entered this magnificent and spectacular building.

The interior of the association looks very rustic. Apart from the clearly defined counter area, there are not many decorative items, and everything looks very clean.

Even though it was still morning, the association was bustling with staff, and groups of customers were chatting about various topics in front of the counter, with bursts of hearty laughter coming from time to time.

What time does your exam start?

Theresa asked.

"Ten o'clock. I'm a bit early. I plan to register my purchase request and go to the second floor to buy some things."

Dekan checked the time; it was only a little past eight.

"It's okay, I'll take a look too."

The two went up to the second floor together.

Upon arriving at this floor, which resembled a chamber of commerce, their attention was quickly drawn to one direction.

Not far away, there was a blonde girl also wearing the uniform of Hevenlit Academy, accompanied by several staff members dressed in high-ranking butler uniforms, surrounding her like stars around the moon.

Judging from her school uniform, she should be a second-year student in the Alchemy Department.

Such scenes are not commonly seen.

Unless she is of exceptionally high status.

Before Dekan could express his surprise, Theresa had already recognized the blonde girl.

She grabbed Dekan's sleeve as if she was about to turn and leave.

However, because Dekan and Theresa's school uniforms were also quite conspicuous, they just happened to attract the attention of the blonde girl.

"Theresia?"

The elegant and beautiful blonde girl looked at Theresa and Dekan with a hint of surprise.

Theresa sighed inwardly.

When he looked at the blonde girl again, his face was full of smiles: "Good morning, Your Highness Alice."

Dekan, who was standing nearby, noticed Theresa's subtle attitude and seemed to have discovered something.

This blonde girl is a princess, and a rather unsettling one at that.

"What a coincidence, Theresa!"

Alice had already walked over quickly, looking at Theresa with a smile on her face.

Clearly, she and Theresa were already acquainted.

"Hmm... This is Dekan? I didn't expect to see you here. Your heroic feat in conquering the Shadow World was praised even by my brother."

However, Alice quickly turned her attention to Dekan, after all, Dekan had become quite famous at school recently.

"Your Highness, hello."

Dekan bowed to Alice, a composed smile still on his face.

As expected of the capital city, you can bump into such important figures just by going out.

That was really exciting!

"Dekan, I presume you've come to the association today to sell the materials you obtained in the Shadow World? I'm willing to pay a high price for them!"

Alice quickly walked up to Dekan and said to him with a smile.

"Oh no..."

Before Dekan could finish speaking, Alice nodded thoughtfully: "I understand, you're here to buy Tier 3 cards. You've just leveled up, it's time to replenish your cards."

Dekan was about to explain something.

Alice continued, "You're so lucky to have met me! I'm an incredibly skilled magic card maker!"

Dekan: "......"

He already understands.

This princess simply doesn't listen to anyone.

That was too presumptuous of them.

When Dekan wanted to refuse.

But he found Alice looking at him with a smug expression.

It seemed they were eagerly awaiting Dekan to say, "Please, Princess Alice, make cards for me!"

This is truly an invitation that's hard to refuse...

But since she's so confident, she must be quite skilled.

After all, even Dekan wouldn't dare to say something like "his card-making skills are super amazing".

043 Dekan's Amazement

Dekan looked at Theresa helplessly, as if asking for help.

This was the first time he had ever met royalty from this country.

Every word he says next could disrupt his peaceful life.

"Your Highness Alice, I have a few words to say to Dekan."

Theresa quickly said that and pulled Dekan away.

She whispered to Dekan, "Alice is actually a good person, just a bit willful and loves to show off. Just go along with it and make her happy."

Dekan nodded slightly and looked at Alice.

"Your Highness Alice, our team happens to need a Tier 4 group purification spell card. Could you please make one for us?"

Dekan is still unable to create fourth-tier magic cards, so he buys essential spell cards like [Group Purification] directly.

One of the purposes of my visit to the Card Makers Association was to purchase this card.

Second-year students in the Alchemy Department should be able to create fourth-tier spell cards.

"Hmph, you have a good eye! My card-making skills will definitely amaze you! So without further ado, watch me make this card!"

Seeing Dekan's attitude, Alice's joy instantly spread across her face, and her tone was filled with delight.

She seemed eager to make Dekan, the little devil, idolize her even more.

The senior deacon waiting nearby immediately understood what he meant.

He strode up to Alice and her two friends, gave a respectful bow, and said, "Your Highness Alice, and your friends, please follow me."

Led by the deacon, the three of them bypassed half of the association's grounds and took a floating staircase directly to the fourth floor of the association.

The third floor of the association is the venue for the certification exams for card makers at level 5 and below; the areas above that are clearly not accessible to ordinary visitors.

The corridor on the fourth floor looks like it's over a hundred years old, but in order to preserve some historical relics, it wasn't overly renovated.

At the end of the corridor, a room with a white sign on the door came into view. The butler opened the door for them and then made way for the three of them to go in.