Magic was definitely a practical application. Especially if he could learn new spells to eventually defeat Mordegon should he ever show his face. But survival was important too and survival meant practical things like eating.

Hendrik would even try to do some sort of monetary compensation or do something in return because accepting favors and not returning them was unthinkable.

But then he made a mental note not to bow to Yotsuyu because somehow he'd offended her and he wasn't sure how. It was merely a thank you, but something he would endeavor to never do again.

Maybe he should apologize, but then she chuckled as she spoke again. So he nodded. "I am more than sure that you would have people willing to learn."