Academy’s Undercover Professor

C220: Research results (2)

Hey, did you hear that?

You mean the Mana Emissions Study?

Yes, I found out that it was true.

Rumors spread in Theon that the research to increase mana emissions ended with successful results.

Originally, no one should know until the results of the study were published but the reason it was known in Theon was because someone leaked the results.

There were people at the monitoring station beside the observers who saw the results of the increase in mana emission and they couldnt stop everyone from speaking.

Those who went as observers will also testify what they saw after returning, so it was a set procedure anyway. It was only pulled forward a little.

The students who heard the news naturally responded enthusiastically.

I shouldve done it if I knew this would happen!

I cant believe it was real!

The students who did not apply for Rudgers research regretted their choices. Of course, even if they said so, their judgment at that moment was definitely right because the purpose of the study itself was absurd.

But who knew it would actually succeed?

However, it was too late for regrets so the students interest shifted to the other side.

If they couldnt participate in Rudgers research shouldnt they ask the students who participated in it?

As many as six applicants participated in the study and they might be able to get information from them but they didnt approach anyone.

First of all, there were people whom they couldnt talk to like Flora Lumos, the second-grade genius and the daughter of Duke Lumos, Erendir von Exilion, the third princess and the eldest son of Duke Ulburg, Freuden Ulburg.

They were all people with prominent families and, above all, extremely unfriendly relationships with others.

If Erendir had heard it, she would have cried out why she was on that list, but that was what most of Theons students thought.

As a result, their target was narrowed down to first-year students.

Julia Plumhart, who was the first-year top student, was like an iron wall so she was excluded.

Most of the time she responds with a smile when spoken to, but the reluctance felt in her smile bothered people.

As a result, Aidan and Line became the easiest targets.

Hi. Are you going to class now?

What?

As she was heading to class some students suddenly approached Rene.

They werent interested in her, but you suddenly approached her pretending to be friendly. Did they suddenly want to get close?

No way.

Rene was not naive.

There must be a plot behind the sudden change of attitude and Rene knew exactly what they were after.

If you have time, lets.

Im sorry, but I cant tell you the results of Mr. Rudgers research.

Rene flatly refused.

There are some things that she didnt know that much, but she didnt intend to tell them even if she knew.

Its not because she signed a magic contract but because she promised and didnt want to betray Rudger.

The students who tried to aim for Rene while Erendir was away had no choice but to open their eyes at the sharp rejection.

Rene passed by the students who called her up.

Ah, no luck.

She tried to ignore the voice from behind. Rather, the eyes of other students who were interested in this were sharp.

Now that rumors were already rampant and they wanted to find the secret of increasing mana emissions from Rene somehow.

Go to the classroom.

As soon as Renes steps were about to get faster, someone blocked her path.

Are you a freshman?

She looked at the name tag and it was a third grade student.

I want to talk with you. Follow me.

I dont want to.

It was not a subtle suggestion, but an order to follow.

Rene naturally backed away, but his opponent wouldnt tolerate it.

Look at this guy. Are you talking back?

When did I?

This is why commoners dont do it. You cant understand if I say it nicely.

When did you ever say good things?

Rene tried to argue, but the opponent strode up first. She did not panic, but rather stared at her opponent strongly and the third grade aristocrat didnt like it.

Whats with your eyes? How dare you look up to the aristocracy when you are a commoner?

What?

I wonder if you can keep that attitude going after this.

It was then that a third party intervened.

Im curious about that, too.

Whats going on?

Annoyed by the sudden interruption, the third-grade nobleman stared at where his voice was heard and when he saw the person standing there, he froze.

Rudger Chelici.

You call a teachers name recklessly when youre a student.

The third-grade aristocratic students froze, perhaps because they didnt know they would face Rudger in a place like this.

Rudger looked at the frightened Rene and the frozen seniors with a knife-edge stare.

It was easy to see how the situation was going without needing an explanation.

I cant believe third grade students are doing this since early morning.

What are you talking about? We havent done anything.

You didnt?

Yes. We just talked to the junior here for a while.

It was just an attempt anyway.

What are you going to do if its nothing?

The other two naturally nodded at the words.

Thats right. The teacher misunderstood.

Its just a joke, a joke.

Rudger squinted at them.

You are joking?

Yes, were just kidding.

Rudger released his magic and a huge amount of mana spread around him.

Ah!

At the pressure the faces of the third-grade nobles turned white like corpses.

Why, why the hell?

Whats wrong with you? Im just kidding.

What kind of joke is this?

Isnt this the kind of joke you like?

Under increasing pressure, the third-grade students could not even answer.

Did you think it was funny enough if I would have fallen for a lie that even a child would not have been fooled by?

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Since you are aristocrats, you must have thought that if you put it around properly, I would let it go.

Agh!

Thats just stupid.

Despite the stifling situation, Rene felt strangely relaxed.

Thats strange. I dont think Ive ever seen my opponents as aristocrats. Should I remind you where you are again?

The violent energy flowing out of Rudgers body made the third-grade nobles go blank. They couldnt think of any excuse to make, and they couldnt even speak.

All they were allowed to do was tremble like a mouse standing in front of a predator.

Mr. Rudger, please stop there.

Rene reached out and dissuaded Rudger.

There was a minor misunderstanding.

At those words the pressure weighing on the third-grade nobles disappeared.

Ignoring the students who were out of breath, Rudger looked at Rene and she looked back at him with clear eyes that were as pure as a childs.

Really?

Yes, Im telling you the truth. You think so too, right?

The third graders, who got the redemption rope at her words, nodded hurriedly. Of course, their drooling looks were not normal to anyone.

Rene, now that you say so, I will not argue about this anymore.

Thank you, sir.

Even so, you dont know the future. If anything happens later, come to me.

Rene opened her eyes wide.

What?! Its okay. You dont have to do that.

Although it was purely your will to participate in the study, its also my duty as a teacher to help you if you have troubles.

Rene opened her mouth at the words and soon smiled.

Yes, sir. I will.

Youll be late for class. Follow me.

What about those seniors?

Leave them alone, they will recover on their own.

Rene didnt defend the seniors any more.

They made a mistake first and paid the price for it.

Follow me.You were going to my class, werent you?

Ah yes. I was.

So lets go together.

Yeah?

For a moment, Rene thought that her ears werent working properly.

* * *

Aidan was also targeted by other students.

Aidan, did you eat? Do you want to eat with me?

Aidan, why dont we go to the study room together?

Aidan. Aidan. Aidan!

His name was called everywhere and Aidan was dizzy for the first after hearing his name being called a lot.

At first, he was happy to think that he would make a pure new friend, but his thoughts quickly changed.

Everyone wanted to ask me about the research process.

Of course they want to. You havent had much contact so far, but now theyre suddenly talking to you, so what other purpose is there than that?

No, I thought it might be because they just wanted to get close all of a sudden. Its a bit of a shame.

you. What a flower bed your head is.

Leo shook his head and sighed and it was the same for Tracy.

Aidan is too white compared to other black-hearted guys, thats why she couldnt leave him alone.

Had Leo, Tracy, and Iona not been able to stop the countless students a while ago, Aidan, who has a good personality, would have accepted everyones questions.

That was a terrible thing to imagine.

Aidan ignore everything. Theyre not talking to you because they like you anyway. Its because theyre all after something.

Yes, I should. Im the reason why you guys got swept up. Im sorry.

You dont have to apologize. I was worried that you wouldnt have been prepared to do this at the time I wasnt with you.

Aidan was deeply moved by the words.

Thank you, everyone!

Why are you so moved? I didnt compliment you.

Tracy replied curtly.

Even if she said so, it was her who was attacking the people who were approaching Aidan like an angry cat more than anyone else. In particular, when the female students approached, her reaction was the most intense, and Leo did not bother to point that out.

The important thing is that the class will start soon so theyll be safe for now but what about class?

They were already worried about how many people would come.

Then Iona said in a blunt tone.

But I understand their reaction, too. Everyones trying to be strong.

That was something Leo and Tracy agreed with but there was a limit.

Tracy asked, twisting the ends of her braids with her fingers.

So Aidan. Is the rumor true?

What rumor?

The fact that you secretly participated in Mr. Rudgers research this time.

Oh, Im sorry about that but I really wanted to do it.

Okay. We dont mean to say anything to you about the past, you wouldnt have stopped even if we said something.

Oh.

The important thing is that the rumors are spreading now, so is Mr. Rudgers research true?

Uh Thats true, as youve already seen other peoples reactions.

Really?

But I cant tell you more than that.

All right, thats it.

Aidan, who thought they would ask more questions, was dumbfounded by the unexpected answer and the sight made Tracy wince.

What? Did you think we were going to ask a difficult question under the pretext of friendship?

Oh, no, so thatsYeah. Sorry. Honestly, I knew it.

What do you think we are?

Im sorry.

Hmm. You apologized honestly, so Ill let it slide this time. You cant say it even if you want to.

Thats right. I signed a magic contract.

Thats why I dont want to bother you for no reason, so I wont ask. If the research is successful anyway, it will be published later and well check the results then. Well, those idiots who still keep an eye on us dont seem to care about that at all.

At those words, Aidan realized that his friends were very considerate of him.

Leo murmured.

This is very surprising. Mr. Rudger hasnt even finished giving away the framework for the Source Code and he came up with something even more interesting. What the hell was Mr. Rudger doing?

At this point, he should be used to being surprised, but he couldnt do anything about Rudger.

Hes not just a normal teacher.

Doubts have sprung up inside Leos heart.

I really hate to ask the Liberation Army, but I have no choice but to ask them to find out about this.

It seemed necessary to clearly confirm Rudger Chelici origin and family.

At that time, the students sitting by the window talked.

Here comes Mr. Rudger!

At the word that the owner of this classroom and the party that is receiving the most attention right now was coming, the students quietly took their seats.

At that time, the back door opened and Rene entered at the same time as Rudger was entering through the main door.

What? Why is she coming in now?

Most of the students were not interested in Rene because they only cared about Rudger but Flora Lumos was different.

Maybe its because shes been conscious of it for a long time, but she noticed that Rene came in at a similar time as Rudger.

What is this? Are you two here together?