The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

"Oh, then no."

Wiener, however, seemed to be deliberately contradicting her.

He knew in his heart that Sigurd had been crippled in the Griffin War, and the Academy had to give a reasonable explanation.

The so-called explanation is nothing more than the division of responsibility and compensation.

The academy already has the simplest solution: relinquish the investigative power and let the Empire and the Valentin Chamber of Commerce negotiate a solution.

No matter how far the two can investigate, it has nothing to do with the academy; it will only make the Valentin Chamber of Commerce pay a higher price.

However, Viña chose a much more complicated and convoluted route, just to avoid alerting the enemy.

Tilisa had already given him support once, and this time Vina decided to rely on his own strength to find a solution.

"I know someone who can buy us enough time."

Viner's gaze swept to the wooden box beside him, which contained Admira.

"...You mean Idel?"

Tissa immediately guessed who Vena was referring to.

Viner has only stayed in Lumiel Village and St. Freya Academy so far, and the number of people she has come into contact with is extremely limited.

Within the academy, the only person of sufficient stature and qualification to accomplish this task was this imperial princess.

"Yes."

Viner nodded slightly, which confirmed Tilissa's guess.

“I know you have some connection with her, but it won’t be that easy to persuade her on such a sensitive issue.”

Tilissa frowned slightly, seemingly not very optimistic about Vina.

"hehe."

Upon hearing this, Vena took out an exquisite badge from his person, slipped it onto his middle finger, and then opened his palm to show the badge to Tissa. "Do you still think so now?"

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Chapter 342 Do I have to repay this debt with my body?

"You traitorous bastard."

Upon seeing the badge that Vina displayed, Jessica reacted strongly first, reaching out to teach Vina a lesson.

Fortunately, Tilissa stopped them.

"If what you say were true, I wouldn't have taken this out."

Wiener was puzzled, not understanding why Jessica was so agitated.

It seems this badge is more than just a free reward.

However, if I really had other ideas, I wouldn't have refused Adele's offer.

"Seeing the object is like seeing the person. Since you dared to accept such a token so easily, don't be afraid of others misunderstanding."

Jessica snorted coldly.

Class badges are awarded only by the class leader. They are not only a symbol of status, but also represent the recipient's absolute trust and status as a trusted confidant.

If Wiener were to claim that he was a member of the Black Eagles or Silver Wolves class based solely on his words, outsiders might not believe him.

But if this badge were shown, even if a real member of the Black Eagles class saw it, they would all be convinced of Viner's identity.

Not to mention that this badge was personally awarded by Adele.

It was practically a declaration to outsiders that Vena was the one being protected by her next empress.

"That Edel is truly wicked."

Jessica muttered a complaint under her breath, then quickly pulled out a Silver Wolf Class Badge from her chest that was quite similar to the badge given to her by Adele, except for the design, and personally put it on Venus's hand.

She deliberately used the silver wolf badge to cover the black eagle badge, as if to assert some kind of sovereignty.

"Don't say that the Silver Wolf Class mistreated you later."

After doing all this, Jessica turned her head away, her face still showing lingering anger.

“If Edel is willing to give you such an important class badge, then you have a better chance,” Tilissa said thoughtfully from the side.

"But speaking of which, what did you do to make her give you all her class badges?"

As Tilissa asked her question, Jessica also quietly perked up her ears.

"If I said it was because I helped her restore the Axe of Basara to the light of day, would that be enough of a reason?"

This was the only explanation Wiener could come up with.

“I see,” Tilisa nodded, seemingly quite agreeing with the reason. “I thought the Basara Axe in Adele’s hand was reforged by the Imperial family itself.”

A craftsman who can forge A-rank weapons can be hailed as a master forger.

However, this does not mean that a master blacksmith can necessarily reproduce the legacy of a hero.

“Then you’re really missing out,” Jessica chimed in. “The Basara Axe means much more to Edel than just a weapon.”

"Its symbolic significance to the empire is no less than that of the crown on top."

“Edel dismissed you with just a Black Eagle Badge; in a way, she got the better deal.”

And indeed, Jessica's statement proved true.

Edel needed to accumulate more achievements to intimidate the wavering nobles before ascending to the throne.

Defeating the Blue Lions in the Griffin Battle would be an excellent opportunity to prove yourself.

However, from the moment she took out the reforged Basara Axe and gained the relic's approval, these things became less important.

Arlandley bid farewell to Edel and left the Academy immediately after the Battle of the Griffins, all to bring news of the reappearance of the Basara Axe back to the Empire.

"It's just a weapon, why would I offer myself in return?"

Wiener said, half-jokingly.

Unexpectedly, both master and disciple fell silent.

"...Say something, please."

Wiener finally realized that something was wrong and broke the silence.

“Adel is destined to become Empress, so don’t even dream about offering yourself to her,” Jessica said slowly, her tone serious.

"However, someone as young as you who is capable of forging the Basara Axe, yet has no foundation or influence within the empire, she should be happy to reserve a place for you in the harem."

“Yes,” Tilisa agreed, “She won’t do anything too outrageous while she’s at the academy. Once she graduates and returns to the Empire, she’ll probably try everything to keep you by her side.”

“If you are really interested in Adele, I won’t object. Otherwise, you should avoid showing your face where she can reach you.”

“That’s it—” Jessica was about to subconsciously agree with Tilissa’s statement, but then suddenly realized something was wrong. “What are you talking about, teacher! Viner is one of our Silver Wolf Class members!”

"Joining the Silver Wolf Class is just about like-minded people coming together, not signing some kind of indentured servitude contract."

“On graduation day, it will be Vena’s freedom to go wherever she wants,” Tilisa said dismissively.

If joining the Silver Wolf Class means being tied to the academy, then let's be conservative and just consider that there would be enough people to fill the academy every three years.

"If you can't bear to part with it, then find a way to leave it for him yourself," Tilisa teased.

Who would miss him?

Jessica immediately retorted, a fleeting hint of panic crossing her face.

Felix, on the other hand, listened to everything and looked at Vena with teary eyes: "Hey, Vena, wouldn't it be better if we were to be Master's disciples for life?"

"You get out of my way too."

Vena gently pushed Felix's silly face away and looked firmly at Tilissa. "We're talking about serious matters now."

"it is good."

Tilisa stepped back.

“I plan to meet with Adele and find out why she desires Admiral.”

"Logically speaking, Ademura needs to be paired with the corresponding emblem to maximize its effect, so her desire to obtain it is definitely not as simple as just using it for herself."

"No matter how much Sigurd was valued by the Lafner family before, he is now just a useless person. They must consider the interests of the rest."

“If Edel could send a goodwill signal to the Laughna family and only ask them for more time, the Laughna family’s problem could be solved.”

"An Admiral in exchange for a favor, I don't think Edel would refuse."

Wiener analyzed each point according to his own understanding.

"What about Admira? Just give her that?" Jessica countered.

“If Adele agrees to this deal, I can rebuild an Admiral in just two or three days.

“After that, Adramlah was no longer of any use to me.”

Perhaps for other craftsmen, the forging difficulty of Admira is even greater than that of the Udvik armor.

When it comes to the field of sword forging, Wiener has absolute confidence.

This solution is clearly more reliable than waiting for Wiener to forge the Udvik Armor, then capturing the mastermind behind it all, and finally explaining Sigurd's injuries.

"Since you've already considered this much, then go ahead and do it."

Tissa once again chose to support Vina's decision.

“Take me back, Jessica.”

Chapter 343 Wiener: I must show my class badge immediately

Jessica teleported away from the workshop with Tilisa.

With Adramura's return to its sheath, the indoor temperature finally returned to normal thanks to the stove's heating.

Wiener looked at Felix, who was sweeping up ice shards from the ground, and asked, "Felix, what are you thinking?"

What do you mean by "what I think"?

Felix hoisted the broom onto his shoulder, a puzzled look on his face.

“This Adramura is your spoils of war, and now I’m handing it over to outsiders. Don’t you feel uncomfortable?”

"Hey, is that all?" Felix said nonchalantly. "I've already given it to you, so it's yours now. What you do with it is up to you."

"Just remember what you promised me before the game and don't go back on your word."

"Of course, when have I ever denied it?"

"Oh, and one more thing. If you're going to Anna's, remember to bring some tea back. That thing just now broke a lot of things at home."

Felix gave instructions.

"I remember."

Viner nodded in agreement, then took out her student card and sent a message to Anna, asking her to help arrange a meeting with Adele to see when she would be available.

Although negotiations are a matter of who takes the initiative and who takes the initiative, time is of the essence right now, and there's no time to worry about that.

Whether Wiener's method will work depends entirely on Adele's attitude.

Soon the student card vibrated.

The teacher will be very busy for a while. Please try not to disturb her unless it's something important.

If you need any help, just call me.

It was a message from Jessica, her reluctance clearly visible, yet she seemed helpless.

I don't know what Tilisa said to her after she left.

"The problem is, I'm not waiting for you."

Wiener slammed his student card onto the table.

"Buzz."