Chapter 38: Materials Needed

After leaving the auditorium, Astr was pushed back to the infirmary. Entering the door, Astr saw an unexpected figure that came into his view.

"Astr!" In the infirmary, a figure circling anxiously stopped, and a pair of icy-blue eyes that were very similar to Astr looked at him in surprise.

"Father, why are you here?" Astr was a little surprised.

'I originally thought that my father would come later on here due to his workload.

Unexpectedly, he actually dropped all his affairs and rushed to my side immediately.'

'I feel warmth from his actions, which made me feel more comfortable than any other panacea.'

"My son, you finally woke up!Noye shouted excitedly, his eyes red, and he leaned over and hugged Astr gently to avoid touching the wound.

Ever since Noye learned that Astr was involved in the nightmare and that although he escaped alive, he was still seriously injured and unconscious, Noye had not slept a single night.

As soon as he closed his eyes, Astr would appear in his mind, covered with bandages and lying on the hospital bed as angry as a silk thread.

"You are my pride; you make me extremely proud; you are the glory of the family; there is no doubt about it. But..."

"My wish has never changed; that is, I hope you are safe and healthy."

Noye's voice was a little hoarse. He didn't even want Astr to enrol in Astral.

Astr's cheeks were a little red. He pushed Noye away gently and said softly,

"Thank you for your concern, father. However, in order to cure my illness, I must study wizard knowledge in depth."

"But -"

Noye wanted to say something else, but when he met Astr's icy-blue eyes, he paused.

In these eyes, Noye saw an unwavering faith. The look that firmly believes in oneself and can defeat fate

"I once said that I would never question your decision again, Astr."

"So."

Noye raised his head, his blue eyes curled up, and a proud smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Just go on the path you think is right, Astr! I and the Serene family will be your eternal support and safe haven."

Hearing this, Astr couldn't help but feel a little moved. He didn't speak; he just nodded vigorously and grinned.

Two identical faces in the same frame were so eye-catching that Instructor Byron wished he could take a photo of this scene as a work of art, but he just regretted not having a camera at hand.

At this time, Astr yawned. After all, he had just woken up from a serious injury and had gone through a "thrilling" entrance ceremony. His body and spirit were already exhausted.

"Sorry, I was too excited. You must be tired, my son. Take a good rest."

Noye acted swiftly, expertly assisting Astr onto the hospital bed, arranging the quilt, and adjusting the pillows at the perfect angle.

Astr, his fluffy little head peeking out from the covers, obediently expressed gratitude with a simple "thank you."

'It is a critical hit'

Instructor Byron couldn't help but cover his chest, feeling that even his strong pectoralis major muscles could not withstand the impact.

'well! It would be great if all his students were as obedient and sensible as Astr's.

Instructor Byron sighed with emotion for the umpteenth time, without any intention of reflecting on himself.

"I have asked the maid to pack your luggage and put it in your dormitory."

Noye said that and gave a few more instructions. Though Noye wanted to stay with Astr all the time, the busy work forced him to get up and leave.

After watching his father leave, Astr couldn't hold on any longer. As soon as he closed his eyes, he immediately fell into a deep sleep.

In the infirmary, the sound of even breathing soon sounded.

Instructor Byron expressed gratitude, gazing kindly at Astr's sleeping form. "Thank you so much for today, the rising star of the empire," he said, blending kindness with a touch of apology.

After all, he was the one who forced Astr to enter the entrance ceremony. He liked and admired this tenacious child very much and wanted to teach him and give him careful guidance.

"However, Astr is so weak that he probably won't take my swordsmanship class." Instructor Byron murmured regretfully.

Instructing the duty nurse to notify him of any developments, he winked, successfully excusing himself. As night fell, the scene was set for the unfolding events.

Under the light of the bright moon, Instructor Byron whistled and walked through the quiet corridor with few pedestrians.

In the nighttime, the human-faced moon grinned as always, and sometimes Astr couldn't help but wonder whom this moon was mocking.

After that, a familiar bedroom appeared in front of Astr.

A figure stood silently beside the bed, looking down at Astr. Astr kicked Rafeal's lower abdomen and whispered softly,

"You were pretending too much."

"Ahhhhh!"

Rafeal fell to the ground and wailed, enduring unbearable pain for a man. A good boy can't say bad words, but Rafeal can't bear it.

But Astr showed no pity at all. He stepped on Rafeal's shoulder with his bare feet, crushed it, and said,

"Where's my Banshee heart? Did you take it away?"

"Ah, yes, Master! It's with me." Rafeal rolled his eyes and hurriedly tore open the space.

From his ruined oil painting gallery, he took out the pale heart covered with cracks and

gave it to Astr with both hands, like a treasure.

He said righteously,I was afraid that they would take it away, so I hid it in advance!"

"I definitely didn't have any ulterior motives."

Realising the weight of his words, he regretted uttering that final sentence, sensing a sudden absence of silver coins in the room.

Astr narrowed his eyes, opened his mouth, and said in a softer tone,

"Do you still desire to steal? Do you believe I could forget the events that unfolded when my judgement was clouded?"

"How dare I? I am just a little servant."

Rafeal sweated, Under the rain, a handsome face was full of flattery, and the feet on him felt heavier.

Astr rolled his eyes, was too lazy to pay attention to him, and looked at the broken banshee heart in his hand.

On the surface of the heart are abstract faces, with their mouths twisted and wide open, frozen in the most frightening moment.

Cracks are all over these faces, making them even more desperate, as if they can neither survive nor die.

"So beautiful..."

Astr murmured, smiling with satisfaction in the fearful eyes of Rafeal.

Making people fear him couldn't be more delicious to Astr.

[Main Mission 2: Making a Goblin Bone Mug]

[Materials required: [Animal Bone or Part (Broken Banshee Heart): Obtained]

[Tempering Flame: Not Obtained]

[Unchanged Mould: Not Obtained]

[ Essence of Soul: Not Obtained]

[Reward: 50 Experience Points, Special Effect Goblin Bone Mug× 1]

Contemplating the process, Astr mulled over the abstract names of the materials, struggling to envision what would fulfil each requirement. In jest, he murmured,

"Destiny will serve it, I think." Suddenly, his eyes lit up, focusing on peculiar figures within the manor.

A smile formed on Astr's lips as he realised they had unexpected guests.