In a certain workroom of the enchantment workshop, Wolban hurried to meet Sorceress Mauline under the guise of Ivan.
"Sorceress Mauline, what urgent matter do you have for me?"
"There is a task I hope you can undertake. It is —"
"Sorry, I've got a lot on my plate recently. Find someone else please."
Wolban came in haste and left just as quickly, not waiting for Mauline to specify the task, he chose to refuse without further discussion.
In fact, Ivan had already reached his quota of tasks for the year: first, the investigation in the Night Forest, and then, recently taking on apprentices, gave him no qualms about refusing.
Mauline watched him leave the room, her face clearly filled with angry colors, cursing under her breath that he was becoming increasingly presumptuous.
Considering his actual combat capabilities, she felt some apprehension and after brooding for a moment, she chose not to pursue the matter further.
Meanwhile, in an underground chamber,