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IBP 52
“And since my uncle has had such an eccentric personality since he was young, everyone is afraid of him.”
“.......”
“So why don't you just look for another teacher? Like the other collateral branches, it's obvious you'll just end up being kicked out. You'll only end up getting your feelings hurt.”
“......Hmph.”
“We know how great you are, but Uncle Belief's standards might be different.”
“But I think I can do it!”
Despite Ruth's attempts to dissuade me, Duke Ardos, who had been staring intently at me as I refused to give up, cleared his throat with a loud ahem.
“What an ambitious brat.”
He spoke to me with an expression that suggested he was secretly impressed.
“Fine. It is certain that if you become Belief's disciple, you will grow significantly. Do you want to give it a try? You only have three days anyway.”
“Why three days?”
“Belief—that fellow—immediately kicks out anyone who doesn't show a spark of talent within three days.”
“What!”
“For your information, every single one of them was kicked out within three days.”
“Anyway, if you aren't recognized by him in exactly three days, I'll switch you to another teacher.”
That could not happen.
I clenched my fists tight and nodded vigorously.
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