After conquering the unexplored area of the Beginner dungeon, Li found herself facing a number of troublesome procedures.

The dungeon had been thought to be completely conquered.

The discovery of an unexplored area there had even been reported to the Royal Castle.

At this point, the female instructor had already slumped in exhaustion, convinced it was beyond her ability to handle.

Seeing her like that, Li could not simply leave her alone.

Li decided to personally handle the information regarding the acquired treasures, including the drop items requested by the Headmaster.

In any case, the Jewel Dimensional Vault would have to be opened.

Li thought it would be faster if she handled it herself.

“Hmm… so this is the area boss’s drop item.”

Stroking his proud white beard, the Headmaster stared intently at the black robe.

“Tori-chan… my familiar tells me it is called the Robe of the Underworld.”

“The Robe of the Underworld, hm. May I hold it?”

“Of course.”

“This has advanced magic enchantments layered upon it. Hmmm…”

The Headmaster touched the robe with suspiciously eager hands.

Watching him, Li let out a small sigh.

“If you would like, I can give it to you.”

“What!? That will not do! Absolutely not!”

“Even if I were to keep it, I would not use it.”

It simply did not suit Li.

Rather than wearing it, it felt as though she would be worn by it.

Though she did not say it aloud, Li could enchant items with magic herself.

With Trismegistus, even something more powerful than the Robe of the Underworld would not be a problem.

So she wanted someone who truly needed it to make use of it.

“Hm…” the Headmaster grunted thoughtfully.

His expression was extremely serious.

“Very well. Then I shall purchase it at your asking price. I cannot simply accept such a thing from a student.”

“If that is your wish, Headmaster, I have no objection. However, I do not know the market value. Therefore, could you discuss that matter with my father?”

“Very well. Let us do so.”

The Headmaster stroked his white beard with a satisfied expression.

That would have been a good place to end things but the discussion continued.

After all, there was the large magic jewel the size of an adult man’s fist and the gold and silver treasures as well.

Li was not entirely sure how ownership of these should be handled.

So she asked the Headmaster.

“They all belong to Li and Megan…”

The Headmaster paused briefly in thought.

“Megan is an instructor dispatched by the Academy and serves in a strictly supportive role.”

“However, Instructor Megan discovered the room containing the treasure.”

“Indeed. I understand that as well. However, would not your familiars have discovered it too? From the report I received, that would be my conclusion.”

Certainly, the Headmaster was not wrong.

An-chan, Andromeda or Trismegistus would likely have found it eventually.

Even so.

Li felt that half would be more than sufficient as compensation.

“Well, I shall discuss that matter with Slan (name) as well.”

“As you wish.”

Li thought that was for the best.

She was not good at these kinds of discussions.

“By the way, Li.”

“Yes?”

“I have heard recently that you possess some rather rare tea ware.”

He was referring to the bone china ceramics Li had created.

The story of their unveiling at the recent tea party must have spread.

“You mean these?”

Li took out a spare set of tea ware she had stored in the Jewel Dimensional Vault.

“Ho! That’s it! I had heard the rumors but the craftsmanship is splendid!”

“These will be put up for sale later by our family’s trading company.”

“What! Since when!?”

“Please discuss those details with my father as well.”

Negotiations involving political considerations were, as expected, Li’s weak point.

Perhaps due to the tension of speaking with the Headmaster, her fatigue became quite apparent.

And so, though she felt slightly apologetic toward her father, she decided to leave it all in his hands and let him handle it.