I'm really a serious wizard.

Chapter 18 Steam Magic (Please Read)

In the corridor where the murals were hung, two figures stood one in front and one behind, and the atmosphere was as silent as ice.

Looking at the logistics director walking in front, Ron always felt that he had to say something to break this awkward situation where the two kings did not meet.

"Um...how many years will your loan be paid in installments?"

The cold footsteps suddenly stopped, causing Ron to admire his own wit in his heart.

Care about others and remind them to work hard at all times and not to slack off and insist on repaying their debts.

This is exactly the kind of good thing that people with good moral character would do.

Sid Flores remained silent, as if deeply hurt by Ron's words. His handsome and cold face had lost the enthusiasm and innocence of yesterday.

A full minute passed, and just when the boy thought that this guy was going to borrow money from him, Sid Flores suddenly spoke.

"Ron Griffith, mage apprentice, was brought back by the president in the early morning of July 8th."

"The next day, I officially joined the Stardust Club. I didn't go through any assessments, selections, or even any brutal trials."

The voice was devoid of any emotion, as if it was fighting against the injustice of the world, and the boy felt a chill in his bones when he heard it.

This guy doesn't think I'm worthy of a job that pays 12 Golden Lions a month, does he?
Seeing the serious expression of the person in front of him, Ron couldn't help but start to have wild thoughts in his mind.

He had heard that some people in the workplace in the royal capital were very petty, often jealous of others, and even went so far as to kill people to vent their anger.

Ron simply couldn't imagine how he, who was kind and innocent by nature and always did good things, would deal with such a villain.

As his thoughts wandered, the boy suddenly caught a glimpse of Sid pulling his hand out from under his cloak.

In an instant, the atmosphere in this silent and deserted corridor dropped to freezing point. An invisible cold wind blew faintly, making Ron shiver.

Are you going to take action?!

He thought to himself, and at the same time he was ready.

next moment.

The aloof young man quickly pulled his arm away and gave Ron a thumbs up!

"Brother, you're so awesome! You actually took that woman Olivia's backdoor!"

?

Looking at the boy with clear eyes and confused expression, Sid took two steps forward and patted him on the shoulder.

It's as if to say, brother, you are a legend!

"Actually, I wanted to ask you yesterday if that woman had any evidence against you."

"Otherwise, you, a mage apprentice, wouldn't be involved in Xilan Valentine's case."

"I didn't expect you to actually use the backdoor. She's a legend. How did you ensure you didn't get cut off? Teach me!"

What kind of wolf-tiger words is this?
Also, where's your cool and pretentious persona?!
Ron was greatly shocked. He never expected that Sid Flores, who was so serious in front of others, was actually so dirty behind the scenes.

This... maybe this is the legendary contrast bitch?
No, the problem now is that he clearly makes a living by his real ability, so how come it is now considered as using backdoors?
Being misunderstood is a heartbreaking thing.

Even Ron couldn't help but sigh that life is unpredictable.

The blond boy couldn't even imagine how disappointed his colleagues who came to him to learn about backdoor techniques would be after the news spread.

When Ron thought of that scene, his face turned pale.

How could a great man like Ron Griffith be branded as an accuser of false advertising?
"Mr. Sid, please don't misunderstand me. I was able to get here entirely because of my strong strength!"

The boy corrected solemnly.

However, Sid, who has long silver hair, doesn't think so.

He approached the boy with a curious look on his face, just like Ron did yesterday, and put his arm around his shoulders. "Still pretending?"

"I heard it all at the door. You asked the president in the office if he felt good, and he said he didn't feel anything."

"I understand. You're worried about your bad reputation. Don't worry, everyone knows I'm the only one in the Stardust Club who keeps my mouth shut!"

As he spoke, the handsome young man with silver hair patted his chest.

Hearing this, Ron almost fainted and quickly explained:

"Mr. Cid, that was just the president checking on my magic practice!"

Where are you thinking?

"Oh, yes, yes, it's magical training, I understand."

You understand what you!?

The blond boy curled his lips, wanting to explain it completely, but when he saw Sid's "I understand" expression, he didn't know where to start.

A feeling of powerlessness came over me.

Damn, are there any normal people here?
In response, Ron could only awkwardly change the subject.

"Uh, Mr. Sid, Ms. Olivia said she would give me the initiation equipment..."

"Oh, you're talking about this!"

Sid Flores suddenly realized and seemed to remember that it was working hours.

He put away his gossipy thoughts, glanced at the boy who had joined for only a day, and returned to his aloof demeanor.

"I told you yesterday that if you encounter any difficulties at work, you can come to me."

At this point, he seemed to remember something and quickly added:
"Except borrowing money!"

"Come with me, and I'll show you the new inventions of our R&D department."

The interior of the Stardust Club is much larger than the Gothic-style building on the outside. Following the logistics director who led the way,
The boy walked through several floors of office areas and busy staff, and came to a hall full of pipes and gears.

Ron froze in his tracks after just one glance, because he had never expected that in a world dominated by magic and mystery, there would be such a scene—

The brass pipes reflected a dazzling white light under the lamplight. Countless pipes stood side by side. Ron saw someone putting a letter in a can and pushing it into the pipe.

Just pull the wrench, and high-pressure air will emerge out of thin air, successfully sending the corresponding letter.

Seeing Ron stunned, an irrepressible smile suddenly appeared on Sid's cold face.

"You haven't seen it before? This is my exclusive invention."

"See those high-pressure air currents? They're essentially steam. With a little trickery, they can be made faster than wind spirits."

"In this world, too many people rely on the convenience of magic, but ignore the gifts the world itself brings us."

"I think we should abandon traditional ideas, face these new discoveries, and bring them together to form an independent discipline."

“Hehehe, I’ll call it that.”

"Science and technology?" Ron interjected excitedly.

"No, it's steam magic!"

"If you're not an expert, don't talk nonsense. What is science and technology?"

Sid Flores looked at Ron strangely and felt that this guy seemed a little stupid.

(End of this chapter)