Idiot Beyond Redemption

Especially at the peak of the mountain, where Arch-Battlemages below the 5th Rank wouldn't last a day before being torn apart by the lightning. A 4th Rank Arch-Battlemage could even die in ten minutes.

Even the rest of the mountain was terribly dangerous, as thick lightning bolts could strike anywhere. Many people would die every year extracting Lightning Ore.

'Half a year… This…'

Kempes' face was filled with despair as he looked at his teacher.

Daryl fiercely glared at Kempes. How could he disobey Prophet Deloy's command at such a time? If someone brought this matter to the King's attention, the penalty would be even heavier.

"Kempes, did you not hear the words of Prophet Deloy? Or are you thinking that the penalty is insufficient?" 

Kempes scrunched his face bitterly and promptly lowered his head.

"I, Kempes, accept my punishment…"

Deloy nodded and continued to look at Daryl.