Chapter 047: Dekan’s Gratitude
“It’s rather uncommon to achieve the rank of Special Class below the fifth tier, even though the periods at which other Special Class members reached their ranks vary.”
Reilen couldn’t help but marvel.
Dekan: “Shouldn’t it be increasingly harder to craft Epic-quality Cards as the magic tier gets higher?”
Reilen: “That is indeed correct. However, the higher the tier, the harder it becomes to elevate one’s own rank. You might only stay at the third tier for a brief year, but you could potentially spend decades at the seventh tier.”
Dekan nodded.
Early advancement often doesn’t allow technical skills to keep up with one’s rank.
Later, when it becomes harder to level up, one gradually relies on the accumulation of time to enrich their knowledge.
Of course, all of this applies to talented Card Makers.
Without talent, one might never be able to produce even a single card of purple quality in their entire life.
For the next hour, Reilen continued answering Dekan’s questions.
Dekan gained considerable understanding regarding the structure of the higher-ups within the Special Class Card Makers and the Association.
Once Dekan passes the review and officially becomes a Special Class Card Maker, the Card Maker’s Association will no longer charge him any service or handling fees, and annually provide him with substantial quotas of all basic materials.
Additionally, when purchasing high rarity materials, Dekan will receive the Association’s high-value guarantee, meaning he can purchase on credit.
Moreover, Dekan will be given the privilege to listen in on Special Class meetings.
Holding the title of Special Class Card Maker is equivalent to being in the highest echelon of the Card Maker’s Association. However, voting rights are granted only from sixth-tier Special Class and above.
Naturally, there are also other scattered, highly prestigious privileges.
…
“By the way, President, could you help me look out for Epic-level materials of Demon origin above the sixth tier?”
Dekan felt the conversation had gone well enough, but there was still an important task he had come to the Card Makers Association to accomplish.
He had initially intended just to register his intent to purchase the materials.
But now it seemed that he might be able to directly enlist President Reilen’s help.
“What do you need such materials for?”
President Reilen asked, slightly puzzled.
Even as a seventh-tier Card Maker, even he found it difficult to handle sixth-tier Epic materials.
“I have an idea for an extremely powerful Card that I will create in the future.”
“Alright, I’ll issue a personal request for you. If there’s anything fitting, would you like me to purchase it for you?”
Reilen was still concerned for Dekan.
Given Dekan’s current status, issuing a request for sixth-tier Demon Epic materials might attract the attention of others.
It may even draw scrutiny from the headquarters.
“No, President, I don’t have enough money right now. I might only be able to exchange this third-tier [Purification of Blood] for it.”
“Usually, a third-tier Epic Card isn’t enough to get a sixth-tier Epic material. But considering the uniqueness of your Card, there might be someone willing to trade. If I can find a suitable trading partner, I’ll facilitate the conversation.
“Thank you, President!”
First, let’s not discuss whether the [Purification of Blood] Card is strong or not.
Its high versatility would make it a sought-after item, as every class could include this Card in their deck.
There may even be situations where it might produce unexpected results.
It’s likely that if Dekan normally walked away from the Association, he’d be surrounded by a group of merchants and high-ranking individuals interested in purchasing this Card.
Can this Card be sold?
The answer is yes.
It’s just that Dekan currently doesn’t intend to sell it. For someone at his third tier, this Card still has significant utility.
By the time he reaches fifth or sixth tier, he could sell the Card for money, which would be a good time for him to start preparing to restore his [Master].
Looking closely, for the sake of his Master, he could say he’s practically bankrupt.
Not only did he invest his past earnings, but he’ll have to contribute future earnings without knowing when it will end.
All of this is purely out of gratitude.
What a moving teacher-student relationship.
He could have used the money to craft countless “Young Girl” Cards.
Oh, the Master is also a “Young Girl” Card, no problem then.
“What are you thinking about?”
Suddenly, Dekan’s mind was infiltrated by a mental voice, sending a chill down his spine.
Dekan pretended he heard nothing and continued chatting with President Reilen.
Dekan’s mind remained silent for a while.
It seemed that the Master was temporarily in a lull.
At this point, Dekan’s pupils began to show signs of change.
He quickly covered his eyes.
“Reilen: Dekan?”
“Dekan: Nothing, just got some grit in my eyes. I’ll rub it and it’ll be fine.”
Afterward, in his mind, Dekan exclaimed: “Master! Let’s talk nicely. Don’t forcibly take over my body! I spaced out and didn’t notice you calling me!”
“Seems like you’ve become rather confident lately?”
“Not at all, it’s all thanks to your teaching.”
“Is that really what you truly think in your heart?”
The Master’s voice was filled with disdain.
She might already have noticed Dekan’s evasiveness.
“… I suspect you’ve been awake all this time, eavesdropping on my thoughts.”
Since he couldn’t hide it any longer, Dekan dropped his act.
His wings were starting to harden; it was time to stand up to the Master.
“How boring you humans can be.”
The Master’s voice remained cold.
“Then tell me what I was thinking just now, or I suspect you’re just fishing for information.”
Dekan’s tone was provocative.
“… Is that what you think I am, a ‘Young Girl’ Card? Haha, your boldness is increasing.”
Through years of interaction with Dekan, the Master had learned many of Dekan’s peculiar words.
“…”
Oh no, she did hear that.
But Dekan showed no signs of remorse: “As they say, with great courage, even a teacher…”
“Shall I have you continue?”
The Master’s voice became colder.
Dekan felt the warning signs of losing control over his body again.
“Teacher, please… be assured! Filial piety may go out of business, but it never changes its nature!”
Dekan gave an assurance.
“…”
The Master deliberated for a bit and concluded that Dekan’s words were sincere.
It seemed he did not have any thoughts of insubordination.
Master: “I’ll continue sleeping. Don’t wake me up anymore.”
Dekan: “Alright.” (Alright, my foot, it was you eavesdropping on my thoughts all along).
Master: “?”
Dekan: “(✿＞◡❛)”
…
Once sure the Master had fallen asleep, Dekan dared to breathe easy again.
This teacher was truly hard to appease.
“Are you feeling better, Dekan?”
President Reilen handed Dekan a handkerchief.
“No problem, thank you, President.”
Dekan blinked forcefully several times, as if finally recovering.
“Being diligent is good, but you should also protect your eyes.”
“Understood.”
“I won’t keep you long here. We’ll follow up and inform you regarding the review for the Special Class Card Maker position.”
After a brief exchange, Reilen saw Dekan out of his office, escorting him all the way to the Association’s special exit passage.
Dekan was quite pleased to bid farewell to Reilen.
Being inside the Card Maker’s Association, he momentarily felt as if he had become a big shot.
After all, he had only experienced such feelings at the Demon Academy.
