On the luxurious carriage heading to the Capital City of the Aromatic Wheat Dukedom, Ivan sat steadily with numerous beast hide scrolls spread out before him, all documenting various Breathing Methods.
The names varied: Flying Fish Leap, Caiman Breathing Method, Spider's Kiss, Mountain Hound Breathing Method, Black Snake Breathing Method, and so forth, most originating from various Viscounts, Earls, and Marquises.
These nobles were not demanding, asking only for non-disclosure in exchange for magic stones, and to express a bit of goodwill.
Sorcerers at the academy generally valued promises highly. Once Ivan verbally offered assurance, these nobles trusted him, without the need to sign any contracts.
"Although Breathing Methods have depreciated in value, those cultivated up to Legendary Knight Class are still quite rare, perhaps many nobles fear being targeted once exposed."
