The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 127



◈ Episode 127 Bretus Kingdom

The Holy Kingdom of Bretus is an island country far from the continent.

In terms of the size of the country it is slightly smaller than other kingdoms but there is no country on this continent that ignores the Holy Kingdom of Bretus.

“Is it the Holy Knights? “The troublesome guys have moved.”

Because their real power lies in religion.

The Holy Kingdom of Bretus is the headquarters of the Lumensis Church which believes in the God of Radiance.

Because it was a country that performed divine miracles other countries could not tamper with the Holy Kingdom of Bretus and did not try to offend their wishes.

‘They probably wouldn’t move for any reason but the fact that they dispatched a large group of Holy Knights this time… Is it because of the Jebodang monster?’

From the past to the present the Holy Kingdom of Bretus has been active under the mission of saving humanity.

Therefore they have eliminated heresy hunted cryptids and consistently performed purification ceremonies throughout the continent.

In some ways the Holy Knights of Bretus are more faithful and devout believers than anyone else and are a completely flawless organization that no group can tamper with.

‘It’s a thing of the past to say… but it’s outdated now.’

It was called that way almost hundreds of years ago.

The power of the Holy Kingdom of Bretus has decreased considerably compared to the past.

Excessive blind faith led to fanaticism and the doctrine became corrupted.

Like the religions that existed throughout history the Holy Kingdom of Bretus also took the path of corruption.

‘If the Tower of Magic was divided into old and new forces due to the advent of science the Holy Kingdom of Bretus was weakened due to its outdated actions.’

Science advanced and the world developed at a remarkable pace.

Now rich people travel in luxury steam cars rather than horse-drawn carriages.

However nothing has changed in the Lumensic religion from the past.

They committed all kinds of evil acts claiming that only they could serve humanity.

It has been over 50 years since the anti-war movement broke out after the colonial war and countries on each continent signed a treaty to take a pacifist course.

The only one who opposed it was the Holy Kingdom of Bretus.

They went on a rampage towards the sub-humans asking how they could carelessly leave these evil heretics alone.

‘Because the Holy Kingdom defines sub-races such as elves dwarves and beastmen as heretics.’

An extreme doctrine that only humans are the only descendants of God and therefore only humans should exist in the world.

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Those who sincerely believe and follow this are the Holy Kingdom of Bretus.

‘But for the past 20 years we’ve been quiet about solving the country’s internal problems.’

Even during the bloody night that took place in the Kingdom of Durman five years ago the Holy Kingdom of Bretus did not take action.

no. I couldn’t come forward.

‘But this time it moved.’

I guess it means that I have solved an internal problem that I have been suffering from for 20 years.

Considering what they will do in the future the dispatch of the Holy Knights due to the incident that occurred in Lederbelk is only the beginning.

“It’s like these guys who have been quiet for a long time come forward as soon as they catch one pod.”

“I think I’ve been looking for an opportunity like this for a long time.”

“I guess so. “I immediately sent out a statement containing the Holy King’s seal and sent the Holy Knights.”

The work was done so quickly that the saying “fry-fry beans at lightning speed” came to mind.

So much so that you can clearly feel that they have been working hard over the past few years.

“It’s a little suspicious. “Why did Seongguk which had been silent for so long move?”

Sedina looked quite wary as if she did not fully understand the reason why the Holy Kingdom of Bretus was moving.

For the secret society called the Black Dawn the Holy Kingdom of Bretus must be an irritant just by its very existence.

“Maybe it’s because the succession work within the Holy Kingdom has now been completed.”

“There was a succession to the throne within the castle. “Do you even know that?”

“…it’s just a guess.”

I changed my mind because I thought it was a mistake.

Whatever it was there was no change in the fact that annoying guys were starting to show up.

“Sedina. “Did you find out everything I asked then?”

“yes? “Oh yes.”

I gave her an order a while ago.

Please do a background check on Joanna Lovett a student believed to be Esmeralda.

Sedina responded as if she had been waiting to see if she had faithfully followed my orders.

“Joanna Lovett is a member of the Second Order and one of the students admitted this year. “The last name Lovett is a fake identity created by this association.”

“You know that’s not what I’m curious about.”

“yes. “I already checked and it turns out that Joanna Lovett is from the Kingdom of Durman.”

“Durman Kingdom?”

“yes. And that she was a survivor of the Great Fire of Roteng.”

The Great Fire of Roteng.

‘I’ve heard of it.’

It is said that a huge fire broke out in Roteng a beautiful and well-known village in the Kingdom of Durman and everything burned down.

It was an incident that caused so much damage that there were almost no survivors and the cause of the fire is still unknown.

Even though it occurred more than 10 years ago it was so famous that it ranked among the greatest disasters in history.

‘But Joanna Lovett was a survivor of the Great Fire of Rotheng?’

The moment I heard the word great fire the fire spirit I saw that day came to mind.

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A hateful form of fire that cannot be considered a normal spirit with endless malice toward humans.

It occurred to me that perhaps the great fire had something to do with this guy.

“This is all I have found out. “I need some time to check further…”

“Do you know how many survivors of the Roteng fire there are?”

“There are three people in total including Second Order Joanna.”

“Three?”

Even if it is a village rather than a city the number of people staying there is thousands.

However the fact that there were only three survivors was an incident that could not be understood through common sense.

It was definitely suspicious.

“Do you know the whereabouts of the other two survivors?”

“One person has been confirmed but the other one is unknown.”

“Then who is the one for sure?”

“This is a young man named Pierre. “I’m older now so I must be over 30.”

“What was he doing?”

“I am a painter. “It is said that he enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Roteng Village and stayed there to paint.”

Are you angry?

Well he may not be a particularly important person but I was intrigued when I heard he was a survivor of the Roteng fire.

But there was just one thing that stuck.

The question is who is the last survivor whose identity has not yet been revealed?

“Do you have any further questions?”

“This is enough. “It was a lot of trouble to check.”

“Oh no. “I just did what I was told.”

Sedina’s blunt face lit up as if she was so happy about my compliment.

“Sedina. “Isn’t the work itself difficult?”

“yes?”

“Other teachers said they basically have at least three assistants.”

However Sedina alone carries more than half of the work I am responsible for.

Seeing the other teaching assistants complaining about dying every day Sedina must be quite tired even if she doesn’t show it on the outside.

I recruited her to take advantage of her but I was still feeling bad inside because it felt like she was overworking this small and delicate girl.

Moreover she is in charge of all kinds of information so wouldn’t she be much busier?

“I think it would be better to hire a few more teaching assistants…”

“no!”

Sedina cried out in a fit of rage.

“I’m not tired or exhausted! “I can sleep less than two hours a day if I can be of help to Dr. Ludger.”

“…it’s good to get a good night’s sleep.”

“Or do you think I’m untrustworthy? “Is it because I didn’t live up to your expectations?”

Before she knew it her voice was watery and she lowered her head and clenched her fists.

I was taken aback by that sight.

I thought it would be difficult so I tried to make it a little easier but I didn’t know that the person involved would react so violently.

Favors cannot be accepted as favors.

I had felt it before but she seemed like a person who was pushed to the edge mentally.

“…i get it. “Let’s pretend what I said a moment ago never happened.”

“Are you sure?”

“That’s right. Sedina Rochen. I have no particular complaints about your handling of the work. On the contrary I am very satisfied.”

Woe!

Sedina whose eyes were slightly red looked at me with an emotional expression.

The face that seemed like a person whose world was falling apart just a moment ago changed in an instant making him look like a person suffering from bipolar disorder.

“It was just that I felt like your workload was too much so I wanted to lighten the burden a little.”

“Oh no. I’m really fine. yes. really.”

“I understand since you said so yourself. “I won’t bring up this topic anymore.”

If you think about it he was far from an ordinary person.

Although it bears the name of the Lothen family it also belongs to the Black Dawn.

Even though I had him because he had outstanding abilities I didn’t think I could leave him unaware forever.

“egg plant. “It’s almost class time.”

“Oh yes!”

I took my coat and left the teacher’s office.

Sedina hurriedly followed behind me.

* * *

Students waiting for class were talking noisily about the incident that occurred in Lederbelk the previous day.

The appearance of Jebodang’s monster known as the King of Nightmares was enough to interest not only students but also teachers.

It was even said that the werewolf’s appearance in Seorn that day might have been a sign that the monster of Gevodang would appear.

‘It sure looks like everyone is paying a lot of attention.’

Erendir who was sitting quietly in his seat listened to the other students.

Most people were talking about what happened at the Kunst auction house.

The monster of Jevodang.

Erendir trembled involuntarily when he remembered the sight of that terrible monster.

‘I can’t believe I was able to escape safely from that situation without getting hurt. It was a very fortunate thing.’

It was all thanks to Casey Selmore. Of course there was help from Betty and Enya.

After escaping safely the servants and her dedicated maids showed up and made a fuss asking if she was injured.

Although he was grateful for their concern Erendir had similar thoughts inwardly.

‘If I tell this story of what I experienced to other classmates…’

Maybe this moment is her chance to emerge as a huge star in this classroom?

Erendir has long dreamed of life at the Academy.

In the peaceful grounds of the academy you can socialize with friends laugh at each other and celebrate your youth.

It was Erendir’s simple dream after living under her sister’s long persecution.

She imagined.

The story of how he fought(?) against the monster of Gevodang.

If she starts to unravel her experience which is like a part of this heroic story wouldn’t her classmates’ gaze towards her change?

If this were the case students who were frightened by the shadow of their older sister the first princess might also be interested in her.

‘Did you really see that monster in person?’

‘Oooh! amazing! After all you are the princess!’

‘Actually I have admired Princess Erendir for a long time!’

Students praising her with shining eyes.

Just imagining that scene makes the corners of my mouth slightly turn up.

‘But you have to endure it. ‘It’s not sophisticated at all to say this with my own mouth.’

Erendir’s last bit of conscience held his mouth as it barely opened.

Here he said with his own mouth ‘Hey I was there at the time. What could be more unsightly than saying ‘Would you like to listen?’

A year ago when she was a freshman she spoke to other students without notice in the hopes of becoming friends with them and made the atmosphere awkward which was a trauma for her.

Still sometimes whenever I lie down in bed I kick the blanket with my foot when I think of the embarrassed gaze that was staring at me back then.

She had no choice but to be cautious because she promised herself that she would never repeat the mistakes of the past this time.

‘Someone just needs to talk to me.’

I was confident that I could pretend that I couldn’t win as long as someone gave me a little push on my back.

But no one approached Erendir.

Occasionally I would give her a quizzical look as she fidgeted like someone who was anxious about something but that was it.

Erendir became anxious.

And then the class begins.

‘no! Not yet. ‘I still have Rine!’

She looked at the empty seat next to her.

The first real friend I made after coming to Seorn. Although they were seniors and juniors Erendir truly thought of Rine as a friend.

Since Liné was also in an isolated situation like himself they both sympathized with each other so Erendir considered Liné a soul comrade.

“senior. hello.”

Just then Rine arrived.

Liné sat down next to Erendir who had now become her regular seat and said hello.

“Oh yeah. okay. How are you?”

“yes. “How have you been senior?”

Line nodded and slowly put away the textbooks she had brought.

Erendir stared at that figure.

‘Rine! Come on and talk to me! hurry!’

I stared at Line with such strong determination but contrary to her wishes Line was engrossed in preparing for class.

Erendir who could not see anything opened his mouth.

“Hehehe. Line’s junior? “Did you do anything special?”

“yes? no. “I just studied and reviewed as usual and looked for a part-time job.”

“so?”

Erendir smiled awkwardly and chanted carefully.

“hmm. “I mean I went to the auction house this time right?”

“yes? Oh yes. “It was like that.”

“okay.”

“yes.”

“I did.”

“…? yes. “It was like that.”

“huh. I did…”

Erendir realized something was strange about Linne’s reaction.

If you’ve sent a signal like this isn’t it time for a response?

It was as if she had no idea about the gossip going on around her.

‘Oh no way….’

Erendir asked cautiously just in case.

“Hey Lee’s junior. “Have you read today’s newspaper?”

“Newspaper? no.”

“Uh um. Then have you heard the rumor? “Everyone is talking about it right now.”

“Rumors? “I don’t really have anyone to talk to and I don’t care what other people say so that’s okay…”

Oh my!

Erendir realized.

This innocent girl in front of me not only has no friends like herself but is also completely uninterested in the gossip around her.

Liné put her index finger to her lips and thought deeply about something.

“Uhm. Now that I think about it the atmosphere is more chaotic than usual. “What happened recently?”

“…Uh yeah. what. There was. huh.”

Still that was the moment when I thought I couldn’t give up just yet.

“Everyone please take your seats.”

The door to the classroom opened and Teacher Ludger came in.

Erendir had no choice but to give up on the ‘Dream of becoming famous in class’ operation with tears welling up in his heart.

Standing on the podium Ludger opened his mouth standing upright and unwavering as always.

“The first test results are out.”