The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 114



◈ Episode 114 Ludger’s 8 (2)

The signal sent by Ludger was relayed to all other members.

‘The owner can’t act? Is this operation okay?’

Violetta who followed the Keymaster to his personal room was troubled by the news received through the portable radio.

However they had planned in advance to prepare for such a situation and have reserve personnel move instead.

Here I have no choice but to trust and leave it to you.

Crash.

The Key Master smiled sinisterly as he locked the door to the room.

“Hehehe. Hey girl. Shall we play something fun?”

“oh. “It’s good to play.”

Violetta answered in a lively tone as if asking when she was drunk.

The Key Master who thought she would stumble from intoxication suddenly looked dumbfounded.

Sigh!

At that moment Violetta’s delicate hand grabbed his collar.

Violetta narrowed her eyes at the perplexed Key Master and smiled seductively.

“How about a game like this?”

Quang!

And then he hit the Key Master on the floor with all his might.

“Ugh!”

Without even thinking about taking the fall technique Master Key let out a futile sigh rolled his eyes and fainted.

Violetta clenched and opened her hands circulating the magical power in them throughout her body.

Her arms glowed with subtle magical power.

‘Body strengthening through magical power. It’s a really mysterious feeling.’

The only magic that Violetta knew how to use was <Attribute Element> and <Magic Release>.

Even in the case of elements he could only handle the element of wind so rather than being a true magician he was only a half-hearted person who learned from looking over his shoulder.

However Ludger recognized her abilities and filled in the other half that she lacked.

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Violetta realized how much of an aptitude she had for magic.

Among the five classes of magic she specialized in the manifestation class.

With Ludger’s help Violetta learned the remaining specializations of the manifestation series <Strengthening> and <Telekinesis> in a short period of time.

It’s just a surface level not yet in-depth but it’s enough for now.

‘Anyway you have to get the key first.’

Violetta searched every nook and cranny of the fallen Key Master’s body.

But no matter how hard I searched I couldn’t find the key.

That means the key master does not have the key right now.

‘This is the room where the Key Master lives. Then it must be here somewhere.’

Violetta walked towards a tightly closed shelf on one wall and opened it to both sides.

And I could see it.

“…this.”

Keys hanging inside the shelf.

Just by looking at it there were hundreds of keys all of which were used at the Kunst auction house and hotel.

* * *

‘Damn. Why do I have to go in person?’

Hans grumbled internally but finished getting dressed and getting ready to go out.

“Mr. Hans. Are you going?”

“okay. Since it is difficult for my brother to move on his own I have no choice but to step forward. So arpa. “I ask that you use this device on my behalf.”

“ah. Oh by the way Mr. Hans. “There’s a problem.”

“problem? “What’s the problem?”

Arpa said pointing to the machine Hans had entrusted to him.

“this. “It’s not working?”

“what? “That can’t be possible?”

“I pressed it once as a test but there was no response. “Is the signal weak?”

Hans looked at the invention that Sheridan had made with a serious look on his face.

How to use this is simple. All you have to do is press the button at the designated timing.

It was designed so that the machine’s light would turn on in red as evidence that it was working properly.

However when Arpa pressed the button for demonstration purposes the red light did not come on properly.

Instead only a crackling sound rang out.

Hans realizing something was wrong hurriedly radioed Sheridan.

“This is <Kafka>. “Can I contact you now?”

[uh. This is <Wells>. What’s going on?]

“I don’t think this machine they made is working properly. “Is this right?”

[uh? really? wait for a sec. Where are you now?]

“It’s the building across from the auction house.”

[Uhm. What is the status?]

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“It’s crackling and the lights don’t come on properly. “Other than that I can’t find anything strange.”

[I guess it’s a signal problem? Is there some kind of interference between the inside and outside of the auction house?]

Sheridan who was muttering something eventually came to a conclusion.

[Is the light still on properly?]

“uh. “It just doesn’t work well but the machine itself doesn’t seem to have any major problems.”

[If it is a problem of transmission there is only one answer. All you have to do is get a little closer and use it.]

“near? “To what extent is that?”

[At least it’s closer than the building across the road.]

I’m going around.

Hans felt a headache coming on.

Now that things are like this shouldn’t Arpa also move along?

[What are you going to do?]

“…I have to do it. “Because it’s something my brother entrusted to me.”

[okay. Good luck <Kafka>. Because now is the time to move here too.]

After finishing communicating with Sheridan Hans tapped his forehead with his fingertip and spoke to Arpa.

“Let’s go out. “We have to move now.”

“Of course.”

Hans and Arpa wrapped the machine in a cloth and left the building.

* * *

Erendir who was lying down in a daze in the VVIP room couldn’t stand it because he was sore from staying still like this.

‘It would be fine to just stay like this and go but something is wrong with that.’

Still shouldn’t it be at least enough to tell Line the first friend I made about what mysterious items were found at the auction house?

Erendir pictured himself beautifully explaining what he saw here to his first friend.

Even the sight of Line listening to it with shining eyes.

That’s how I show my cool side as a senior and receive admiring glances.

‘It’s pretty good isn’t it?’

Thinking in such a positive way Erendir felt something motivated.

She immediately got up and prepared to go down.

The attendant who was waiting at the entrance hurriedly followed her as she came out.

“The princess. Where would you like to go?”

“The auction is about to start right now right? “I’d like to go see the sights.”

“yes. “I will personally take you to the highest VVIP seat.”

Erendir headed to the location where the auction house was being held guided by the user.

Spacious hall on the first floor.

There were many seats like the auditorium of an opera and it was full of VIPs dressed in expensive costumes.

Among them Erendir sat in the VIP seat where only invited guests could sit.

The head seat overlooks the auction house at a glance and is located higher than the other seats.

As I sat there the auction started.

“Ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for visiting our Kunst Auction House today!”

The host came forward gave a brief greeting and immediately began the auction.

“Okay then! This is the first item to be auctioned off on Day 2 today! “Mermaid tears!”

Ooooh!

Something great came out of the first product.

The mermaid’s tears were beautiful blue gems worthy of their name.

The tear-shaped gem was emitting a bright and pure light as if it had been shed directly by the legendary mermaid.

‘and.’

Erendir who was not particularly interested in such things was caught by the beautiful appearance of the jewel without realizing it.

“ruler! Then the starting amount starts from 1 million denars! Please feel free to bid!”

The auction that started like that was filled with excessive enthusiasm from the beginning.

When the price reached over 500 million denars Erendir thought that it was not only amazing but also boring.

‘Well they’re not even real mermaid tears they’re just jewels. Spending that much money on such extravagant items? ‘How many people could you feed with that money?’

When I thought about that I felt uncomfortable in this place.

Negative energy emitted by a place where desire and greed are tangled.

It was nothing compared to when I faced my sister but that didn’t mean I was comfortable in this atmosphere.

‘Should I just wake up?’

Just as she was about to think that someone came and sat in the empty seat next to her.

“You don’t look very happy.”

“Oh yeah.”

The person who spoke to her was a woman with light blue hair wearing a side ponytail.

What particularly stands out is the blue sea-like eyes staring in this direction.

He is a mysterious yet beautiful person. In a way it was natural for such thoughts to come naturally.

“It is said that mermaid tears are the tears shed by a legendary mermaid who lives in the ocean. Of course the mermaid’s tears up there on stage right now are fake.”

“How can you be sure of that?”

“I saw the real thing. At least the beautiful light remains the same but the mermaid’s tears should have the same magic as gently flowing water. But that doesn’t do that.”

Her blue eyes sparkled as if they were sharply penetrating the essence of that jewel.

Can you feel the absence of magical power even though you are this far away?

Erendir admired that but suddenly became curious about the identity of the woman who spoke to him.

“Who are you more than that? “Seeing as how you’ve come to this point I don’t think you’re an ordinary person.”

“ah. I see. My introduction was late. “I am this kind of person.”

She skillfully took out a business card from her arms with her index and middle fingers and handed it to Erendir.

It wasn’t an action that felt polite but since it was a very suitable person Erendir accepted the business card.

The name on the business card was [Casey Selmore].

And underneath that he was even kindly given the title [Occupation: Detective].

Casey Selmore. Casey Selmore.

Erendir who was muttering the name in his mind said ‘Gasp!’ He let out an expression of astonishment.

“no way! Selmore the famous genius detective?!”

“Oh. “You recognize me.”

“Of course it is! The person who arrested the infamous criminal James Moriarty! He even earned the title of Colorless as a water element mage!”

As Erendir is a magic learner I was able to see how great of a person Casey was.

It was not common for a wizard to obtain a color title from the Magic Tower.

“I never thought I’d see you in a place like this. nice to meet you I am….”

“Are you the 3rd princess of Erendir?”

“uh? “Did you know about me?”

“no. “We met for the first time today.”

“But how…”

Casey grinned at Erendir who looked embarrassed.

“You looked bored even after watching the auction. Also seeing as the back of your head was slightly pressed you were lying down in your room a little while ago right? “The scent of the air freshener used for room cleaning remains strangely.”

“…!”

When his actions were discovered Erendir hurriedly smoothed his hair.

Casey shrugged and continued his reasoning.

“But she didn’t spray any perfume and hardly ever wore makeup. A level of sophistication that cannot be seen in the people who sit in these VIP seats. “It means a person with an overwhelming status who does not have to worry about what others think or what other people think in any situation.”

Even these auctions do not feel like entertainment and they are bored and yet they sit in the VIP seats where only invited people can come and watch the auctions.

“The rumor that a descendant of the royal family participated in this auction has already spread among customers. Then wouldn’t there be only one outcome?”

“…That’s amazing.”

Erendir was impressed by Casey’s reasoning and acknowledged that it was correct.

Indeed he was a genius detective whose name was so high that rumors spread throughout the continent.

Then Erendir suddenly had a question.

Why did Casey Selmore come to this auction house?

“You seem curious.”

“Yeah whatever.”

“Well I also received an invitation when I came to Leather Velcro. “If I just ignored it they said they would give me a nice room and great treatment so there was no need to refuse.”

“Then why did you come to see this auction?”

“What is the reason you attended this auction?”

“Persimmon?”

“yes. “When it comes to large events like this where countless people’s eyes and interests gather in one place incidents tend to occur.”

What an incident. Erendir dismissed Casey’s words as a joke.

What kind of place is this where an incident occurred?

As a princess the security at this Kunst auction house was so tight that it reminded her of the imperial palace.

Moreover considering that the guests who come here even bring personal escorts even if any criminals show up inside they will be subdued in an instant.

“The princess seems to think I’m joking.”

“yes? Oh no. “That’s not it…”

“I understand. They say that problems arise out of nowhere so it’s natural to think that way. So let’s wait and see right?”

Erendir couldn’t help but feel a strange feeling at Casey’s confident words.

* * *

An alley adjacent to the Kunst Auction House building.

In a dirty alley near the dump where food waste from restaurants is disposed of Hans and Arpa were leaning against the wall and fiddling with a machine.

“Is it like this?”

“Oh Mr. Hans. Look at this. The light came on properly. “It looks like the signal was picked up properly.”

“good. At least there is no need to go inside. And here they call me <Kafka>. “Is there anything I need to expose your name to?”

“Oh right. I see. Mr. Kafka please call me ‘Dumas’ properly.”

“I was already thinking of doing that.”

Hans who had been grumbling lightly was now ready to operate the machine at the appointed time.

It was that moment.

“hey. “Who is there?”

A large man dressed in a suit who must have heard the two talking came into the alley.

He had a bald head and a thick beard and he was holding a lamp in his hand.

‘this! ‘Did you get caught!’

Hans was embarrassed. I never thought the external security would patrol these alleys directly.

“what. “What are you guys doing there now?”

Since the patrol team outside has caught it if he gives a signal all the other colleagues will come.

Hans wondered if it might be a good idea.

At that moment Arpa got up from his crouching position and approached the patrolling security guard.

‘Hey hey! ‘What should I do!’

Hans called quietly from behind but Arpa paid no attention and walked towards the man.

“ok? what. “You’re a kid right?”

When the man on the patrol team saw the young-looking Arpa he let his guard down for a moment.

And that was his defeat.

Wow!

“Keuuk!”

Because Arpa’s small fist was stuck in the abdomen of a guard two heads taller than him.

The guard’s large body collapsed and Hans looked at the scene with a blank expression.

‘just now. ‘What did you do?’

You put that big guy to sleep with one blow? The security outside the Kunst Auction House is said to be of a slightly lower standard than the inside but even so they wouldn’t be ordinary humans right?

However Arpa who had accomplished this incredible feat calmly looked back at Hans with a bright smile on his face.

It’s like ‘Did I do well?’ That dumbfounded expression made it even more difficult to evaluate Arpa.

‘That bastard. ‘What on earth is this?’