The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 135



◈ Episode 135 Framework (1)

“Did you hear? “After the second test is over there will be a magic festival!”

“Is it true?”

The news that Seorn’s traditional festival <Magic Festival> would be brought forward spread quickly.

An official letter bearing the president’s stamp had already been sent to the teachers and all students who heard the news were overjoyed.

“huh. They say it starts especially early this year. “I guess the president decided that way.”

“and. I’ve only heard of Seorn’s festival but this is my first time seeing it. “I’m really looking forward to it.”

Unlike most students who liked it the teachers’ reaction was the opposite.

To be precise it was divided into those in favor and those opposed.

In the official document the president clearly wrote down the reasons why he postponed the holding of the <Magic Festival>.

Many teachers were convinced by the reason but there were many who were not. To be precise although they understood it they were in a position where they had no choice but to shout opposition.

“This is unfair!”

A conference room in the Seorn main building where teachers gather.

Marquis Hugo Bourtegue trembled his thick cheeks and protested fiercely to the president.

“You’re changing the schedule of Seorn which has history and tradition to your own will! “No matter how much you are the president this is an abuse of power!”

Behind Hugo Bourtegue who shouted like that there were teachers who said they would agree with his wishes.

What they have in common is that they all come from noble families. And they are people who were close friends with the Marquis de Bourtegue.

Even while hearing their complaints from the front President Elisha did not blink an eye.

“So Mr. Hugo you don’t want to follow?”

“It’s unfair! “No matter how much he is the president he has never adjusted his schedule like this before!”

“Oh how can that be? “There was a change in the academic schedule three years ago and the president of Jeondae University made one 9 years ago and 11 years ago?”

Hugo flinched when Elisa said she could confirm it herself.

It was something I just said but I was embarrassed because I didn’t know that he knew everything.

“That was something that was coordinated after sufficient discussion with others and wasn’t it something that was changed arbitrarily by the president’s individual authority like now?”

“So this is why I’m asking for your opinion?”

“If you take action first and then notify what kind of opinion is that? This is a riot! “A violent explosion!”

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“iced coffee. “I’m deaf so could you speak quietly?”

Elisa shook her head but Hugo Bourtegue had no intention of backing down.

This was because he who was already at odds with the president needed to take this opportunity to take the initiative.

This was an opportunity for the president who rarely reveals his weaknesses to others to have crossed the line for the first time in a while.

“So you’re saying you don’t want to follow Mr. Hugo?”

“Who said no? However I am saying that even those who try to follow will inevitably feel antipathy if the president makes such arbitrary decisions.”

“As you know the reason I brought up the holding of the Magic Festival was to bring about a change in the recent chaotic atmosphere. “The right time is after the second test is over.”

“Shouldn’t you have told me that in advance?”

“Then it’s too late. “There isn’t much time left until the second test and preparation time is needed for the magic festival. How long will it take to coordinate everything?”

The president was right. Even if she had formally called the teachers and board of directors and tried to reconcile their differences Hugo would have protested there.

Hugo also knew in his head that her way was right but he wouldn’t have gone along with it.

Opposition for the sake of opposition.

Through this appearance it was proven that Hugo Burtegue is the type of person who thinks that everything else does not matter for his political position.

“So you’re saying it was a good thing you proceeded as you pleased?”

“I’m sorry about that. But please know that this was for the best.”

“President. That’s what I’m worried about. “I said I had no choice but to do it now but if I set a precedent like this there’s no guarantee that I won’t do the same thing again next time right?”

Elisa who had maintained a consistent attitude could not help but frown at Hugo Bourtegue’s attitude of blatantly insisting on the unfairness of this side.

“It’s as if you’re sure I’ll still be like this in the future?”

“You don’t know what people do.”

As the atmosphere between the two was about to become unusual a third party intervened and stopped them.

It was Ms. Marie Ross one of Seorn’s longest-serving employees and one of the most vocal people.

“Okay that’s it. What has already happened has happened and the positions of the President and Teacher Hugo are not incomprehensible. But the problem is not going to be solved by sharpening the blade here.”

“…Mr. Marie Ross. Are you protecting me now? It was the president who crossed the line first. “This is something that needs to be definitely addressed.”

“Then Mr. Hugo can you give a clear answer to the current situation? You probably don’t know what the situation is like in Seorn and the nearby city of Lederbelk. “The president’s opinion is valid.”

“Even so…!”

You shouldn’t do things arbitrarily.

Marie Ross’ sharp eyes swept over Hugo faster than she could say that.

“Then I would be grateful if you could tell me your solution. “Seeing you shout so loudly Mr. Hugo must have an amazing solution right?”

“…Why is that story suddenly coming out?”

Marie Ross’ gaze shone sharply at Hugo who hesitated.

“Or did you just keep rejecting other people’s opinions even though there was no solution?”

“….”

It’s not good.

Teacher Marie Ross was a person who had a very strong voice among other teachers because she had a wide network.

If she were to step forward in support of the president things would be a little awkward.

Hugo sensed that now was the time to step down. But something didn’t feel right.

If not now when will we be able to put a blemish on the president’s thick face?

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It was a long-awaited opportunity but I wanted to take advantage of it a little more.

At that time the teacher who was standing behind Hugo as if helping him approached him.

It was Chris Benimore.

He immediately whispered to Hugo.

‘Vice Chancellor Hugo. I think you can stop here.’

‘Chris are you telling me to release all the fish I just caught?’

‘I’m sure they understood what the vice-chancellor was saying. But now that Ms. Marie Ross has stepped forward if we go any further we will inevitably suffer a blow.’

Chris’ advice was right.

Hugo argued with the president based on an excuse but not everyone wanted to condemn the president’s actions.

On the contrary Hugo’s actions of making a fuss without providing an alternative adversely affected his image.

‘Then what are you asking me to do? ‘You want me to leave cleanly?’

‘How about doing it like this?’

Chris whispered something to Hugo and a strange look lingered in Hugo’s eyes as he listened to it.

After saying what he wanted to say Chris quietly stepped back.

Hugo cleared his throat and focused his attention.

“Hmm. Well if the president really goes that far it’s not like they can’t understand.”

Hugo’s sudden change of tone made Elisa wonder what he was planning this time. I stared at him with an expression like that.

Seeing that face with a smile on my face only made me feel more anxious.

“Well it can’t be helped that the festival has already been brought forward. Hasn’t this already happened? great. That’s all good. Still there are requirements that have already come to this.”

“Requirements? “What else are you going to do?”

“Isn’t it possible to at least express an opinion? “It’s not like I’m bothering you or anything so don’t worry about it.”

“Say it.”

“Hmm. What I want to say is that since the festival has already been held early why not add a unique event that is different from the existing festivals?”

As if this is the main point.

Hugo naturally expressed his opinion.

“Which one?”

“We are adding something new to the competition event held at the Magic Festival. For example yes. Something like a special event where teachers compete against each other.”

Hugo’s face as he said that was full of hints of a sinister plan.

* * *

After checking the additional official document that came from the teacher’s office I lightly touched my temple with the tip of my finger.

‘I think it has been confirmed that the festival will be held immediately after the second test is over. ‘The schedule is tighter than I thought.’

We start preparing for the festival right after the second test is over.

It will be held on such a large scale that the preparation period alone will take a week.

Considering that it only lasts a week there are a lot of users and even wizards who live or work inside Seorn.

‘Rather it’s more surprising that even with such people it takes a week to prepare.’

Even the second test is coming soon.

It hasn’t been long since the results of the first round were released and now the second round is happening.

In a way it was only natural that I took tests a total of 4 times in one semester.

‘But there’s plenty of room here. ‘Because the second test was decided to be a magic square practical test.’

Since this is Seorn there will be no students who do things half-heartedly.

To be honest I wanted to believe that. I’m sure there aren’t any students here who do things half-heartedly right?

‘Still in my own way I have uncovered information about conversion.’

Maybe I’m the only one who thinks that way.

The magic square may be perceived as a novelty by people but if you ask whether it is truly an amazing invention of the century it would not be true.

The framework for magic squares is well known even in this world.

Although magic square research stopped at some point the system itself was not a completely new magic.

In other words I did not create something from nothing. Now I just added new firewood to the bonfire where only the residual flames remained.

It would be rather embarrassing for myself to show off about it.

‘I’ll have to hope for at least some positive response.’

I was now ready to get up from my seat.

With the second test approaching I was thinking of going a little further away.

‘Roteng Village in the Kingdom of Durman.’

I was thinking of stopping by the place where there was nothing left because it was completely burned down by the fire. To confirm the identity of the First Order.

So I sent Sedina who would normally have stayed behind to leave work right away. Sedina said she would stay longer but she couldn’t break my strong will.

‘Let’s go.’

Just as I was putting on my coat on the hanger someone knocked on the door of the teacher’s office.

“Come in.”

The door opens and what you see is familiar navy blue hair.

The person who walked into the staff room with confident steps was Flora Lumos one of the students taking my class.

I wondered what she had suddenly come to see but I immediately guessed the reason.

“Flora Lumos. Are you here to receive the framework?”

“yes. that’s right.”

“You arrived later than expected.”

Excluding her the other four people came before and received the framework from me.

I thought she would come and pick it up on the same day but it was quite surprising that she came last.

“I was a little busy.”

“Did something happen?”

“…It’s not something the teacher should care about.”

It was just a question I asked out of courtesy but that’s the answer I got back.

But wouldn’t it be too foolish to ask questions here? Because students’ privacy must be respected.

When I didn’t ask any more questions with that in mind Flora looked slightly upset as if she was dissatisfied with something.

“Aren’t you curious?”

“You said it’s none of my business?”

“…joy. That’s it.”

what? He looks angry about something.

I was quite taken aback by Flora’s sudden and unpredictable attitude.

Could it be that the storm of puberty has arrived albeit late?

“Anyway if you came to receive the framework I would like to say that it was the right time. Because I was already about to leave work. “If I had been a little late I would have knocked on the door of the empty teacher’s office.”

“…That’s a good thing.”

“Flora Lumos. “Congratulations on taking first place albeit belatedly.”

I gave Flora a light compliment.

I know she is good-looking and smart. Still a student in my class came in first place and as a teacher there was nothing I couldn’t praise him for.

Flora’s eyes widened as she was surprised by my congratulations her face flushed slightly and she avoided my gaze.

“It was nothing special. It was a piece of cake for me. …Of course it is always disappointing that we are tied for first place.”

“I understand. “He was a gifted person who was a formidable opponent.”

Julia Plumheart first grade.

She performed on par with Flora Lumos and earned the distinction of being tied for first place.

As if to prove that he didn’t receive a lot of attention from teachers from the beginning of the semester for nothing he must be the owner of a great talent.

“Oh anyway. framework. please.”

You are proud.

However Flora deserved to be so proud because she had won the given prize through her own abilities.

That kind of behavior suits her more.

I naturally stretched out my hand with my palm facing the ceiling.

And naturally it was a moment to use magical power to unleash the framework’s magic.

Tup.

A white thin hand covered my hand.

It was Flora Lumos’ hand.

“….”

I stared at Flora Lumos who folded her hands over mine in silence.

“Why are you doing that? “Aren’t you going to give it to me?”

She still didn’t seem to know what she had done wrong. In fact he even made a fuss at me asking why I didn’t give it to him.

I sighed softly.

“Flora Lumos.”

“Why are you calling me?”

“The Framework spell is something that does not require skin contact to receive it.”

“yes?”

Flora Lumos gave a curious reaction.

1 second.

2 seconds.

When exactly 3 seconds have passed.

“…!!!”

Flora Lumos realized belatedly what she had done and hastily put her hand away.

Her face was as red as a ripe persimmon right up to her earlobes.