Life is truly bitter.

Among their peers, Lub and Katherin were regarded as the most talented young magicians. Rising stars of the Magic Tower. The pride of Akshan.

But the skills that inspired admiration from their colleagues were useless in real combat.

Faced with the colossal corpse of a high-grade monster, Lub and Katherin couldn’t even lift a hand. Whenever they tried, the senior magicians would glare at them, practically cursing them with their eyes.

Director Lecter, in particular, snarled with his teeth bared.

"This monster was personally hunted by the Tower Master you so admire. Every claw, every tip of its antlers is a priceless magical resource you won’t find anywhere else! Be careful! Extra careful! Do you even realize how much this is worth...?"

The sincerity in his final words was undeniable.