Feeling the dean's gaze upon him, Audis realized he couldn't hide it anymore and honestly said:
"A student from the academy named Lis Kain, he is a Bronze Rank Arcanist."
Yousef turned his head in shock towards Audis.
No wonder, no wonder Audis would shamelessly compete with him for an apprentice!
No wonder Lis's talent and skill in micro magic runes are so high!
So he had already transitioned into an Arcanist!
As a Magic Rune Master, Yousef knew very well what it meant to be an Arcanist—it represents the potential to reach the Legendary Domain, not to mention an Arcanist who had transitioned at the Bronze Rank.
"A Bronze Level Arcanist?"
"Judgement Flame," stroking his chin, grew even more interested.
No wonder these two were vying for him. Never mind Audis, he himself was becoming interested.
Good teachers are hard to find, good apprentices even harder.
You see, among the many apprentices Audis has taken, not one is commendable.
"This fellow you mentioned who has transitioned into an Arcanist, called Lis Kain? From the Kane family?"
Fran suddenly seemed to recall something and asked with a curious look.
"Uh... If you're referring to the one from the family with a Court Viscount, yes, that's him."
Audis felt somewhat puzzled.
What's going on, did the dean know Lis before?
That shouldn't be right, Cour Viacount titles and such, even if they mean little in front of a Legendary Mage, wouldn't matter to him either.
That's not right; Lis shouldn't have even been born when the dean left the academy to wander last time.
Fran ignored Audis's perplexed expression, remembering a message he had received a while ago.
[Fran, this is Joyce. Lis Kain, my elder brother's child; take him as your apprentice, and consider my debt to you repaid.]
This was a message left specifically for him through a Magic Item capable of sending messages wherever he was.
Fran had kept one at the Magic Academy and left one with the Feis Royal Family, and this time, the messaging Magic Item he used was specifically left for that Legendary Shadow Dancer still in the Royal Capital.
If he didn't owe a favor, he would never have helped Joyce hide from the kingdom, allowing a Legendary Shadow Dancer not from his own forces to remain in the Royal Capital; how generous must the King's heart be!
But Joyce also promised not to strike at the Royal Family gratuitously, which is why Fran helped him keep it hidden.
Thus, Joyce stayed in the Royal Capital for so many years without being detected by the Legendary Monk of the Royal Palace.
There's no real way to easily repay a favor owed, especially when owed to another Legendary Strongman.
Simply taking an apprentice was relatively easy.
So, after receiving this message, though he was far from the Feis Kingdom, Fran nevertheless hurried back by employing consecutive long-distance Teleports.
So, the apprentice that Joey guy wants me to take is also this Lis Kain?
Originally, Fran had decided, if Joyce's favor couldn't be avoided and if Lis had decent talent, he would invest more effort; if the talent was mediocre, he would simply teach him adequately, knowing Joyce would understand too.
But, unexpectedly, Lis's talent was not just good, it was impressively stunning.
Fran, who had become an Arcanist only after advancing to Gold Level and had gradually broken into the Legendary Domain, naturally understood what being an Arcanist meant. Thus, he became very interested in Lis.
With the talent exhibited by Lis, he fully qualified to become his apprentice.
Very well, not only could he repay Joyce's favor, but he could also take a promising apprentice, quite fortunate indeed.
Fran's mind stirred, feeling that it was a good deal unlike what he had initially thought.
Actually, although Joyce knew that Lis had become an Arcanist and was exceptionally talented, he was not a Mage and did not realize how extraordinary it was to be a Bronze Level Arcanist, which led to this situation.
Originally, his plan was to have Fran take Risa as his disciple—it was only Lis's change and progress that altered this plan.
"Who did I think it was? Being fought over , it turns out you are fighting over my disciple. Well, then there's no issue."
Fran said with a smile to the two in front of him.
Yousef and Audis looked at each other, bewildered. When had Lis become a disciple of the "Judgment Flame"? They were not aware.
Seeing their doubtful gazes, Fran cleared his throat and put on a stern face.
"What, you doubt I'm telling the truth? Actually, although Little Lis's talent is good, it's just so-so. If it weren't for an old friend asking me, he would still be lacking a bit to become my disciple!"
So that's how it was—it seemed there was a big figure behind Lis!
Yousef and Audis thought to themselves and hastily stopped questioning.
Kidding aside, they barely had the courage to resist with their gazes—a Legendary Strongman explaining to you was already commendable, what more could they want?
Moreover, they didn't think the Dean would joke about such a matter, as after all, if he really forcefully wanted to take Lis as a disciple, neither of them would dare to object.
"Alright then, let's head back early. Don't be so impulsive next time, or others might think our academy is full of warmongers!"
Fran waved his hand, and his figure disappeared in front of Yousef and Audis; Lis's Identity Information Card on Audis also vanished.
Audis was somewhat melancholic for not receiving the disciple he wanted. He ignored Yousef and flew straight out of the Magic Battle Arena.
Yousef, unlike Audis, did not mind much since Lis had already acknowledged himself as his student. Competing with Audis was one thing, but competing with the "Judgment Flame" was another; the current situation was quite good.
Plus, having his student favored by a Legendary Mage...
Seemed to add more honor to himself indeed!
The sparring with Audis was good, a chance to move after being pent up for so long, and since the Magic Power in the Magic Equipment would recover by the next day, there was completely no loss.
Especially since Lord Stephens had returned to the academy, which was good news for Yousef.
Joining the Feis Kingdom Royal Magic Academy was to get guidance from a Legendary Mage. Fran had also said that he could ask for advice during this time, which gave Yousef, who had waited ten years, a sense of seeing the clouds clear after a long storm.
Quickly, he thought to create the Combined Magic Pattern needed by Little Lis, and then use the rest of the time to seek advice from the Dean.
Yousef walked cheerfully towards the Fifth Magic Workshop, showing no signs of having his disciple taken away.
Meanwhile, after confirming their cooperation with the Radiant United Commerce alongside Mora, Lis returned directly to his home.
Mora said it was a big deal, and he needed to plan properly, so he left first.
It was great, the first time seeing Mora this motivated, except when it involved women.
It was still early, so Lis did not delay and went straight to the underground laboratory to continue his previous arcane research.
Since his breakthrough to Silver Level, Lis had many new ideas but had yet to make a breakthrough.
After a while, Joyce, who was busy in the mansion, suddenly stopped and looked toward the basement.
"So, the old man has finally come!"
Lis in the basement was completely unaware of the changes around him, still deeply focused on the analysis and construction of the Magic Model.
Suddenly, a voice broke the silence of the basement.
"If you construct it this way, it will explode in three seconds!"