Chapter 378: Gauss, a Rising Star
After hearing the report from Ivan, the "head steward" of the base, Gauss habitually praised him for his work.
Watching him walk away with a spring in his step, Gauss looked a little puzzled.
Since when had Ivan become so lively?
If Gauss remembered correctly, Ivan had seemed rather composed when he first came for his interview, keeping a serious expression the whole time.
But on second thought, Gauss supposed it wasn't hard to understand.
Back in his previous life, plenty of fresh graduates applying for jobs claimed to have several years of work experience. Who didn't "touch up" their résumé for an interview?
At least Ivan's work ethic and ability were beyond reproach.
After discreetly checking on the base, Gauss next went to visit the place where Alya was "meditating."
To avoid disturbing her, he didn't approach. He simply watched from a distance for a while.
After reminding Shadow of a couple of things, he finally left.
After all, they had learned their lesson at Flute Castle. Someone needed to keep an eye on things.
Of course, compared with Flute Castle, this place was within Falim's jurisdiction, so its security was several levels higher.
He would still drop by from time to time whenever he had a spare moment. The place wasn't all that far from the Red Dragon Group's base.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
At the estate base, Gauss held the invitation to the magic academy Ivan had mentioned.
After thinking it over, he decided to pay them a visit as invited.
Thanks to the Adventurer's Handbook, he had a head start over other spellcasters. Still, it would be beneficial to talk with his peers now and then, so he could get a clearer sense of how