The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 147



◈ Episode 147 Festival Opening (1)

“Wow. “It’s fascinating.”

Line let out an exclamation of admiration as she looked at the banners placed all over the place.

It was a natural reaction for Linne who had never experienced a single festival in her life since the first festival she encountered was the Magic Festival of Seorn which was famous even on the continent.

Erendir smiled softly at his junior’s pure appearance.

“Is this your first time at a magic festival Rine?”

“yes. “Actually this is my first time attending the festival itself.”

“Then I’ll definitely enjoy this opportunity. “Because it’s our first time we need to make good memories.”

Erendir pledged to provide proper guidance during this festival if only for the sake of his friend.

I planned to use this long-awaited opportunity to show my dignity as a senior to the best of my ability.

‘Anyway Rene’s junior will be busy starting tomorrow. Of course so do I.’

Seorn’s festival which lasts for a total of 5 days is one of the largest in the empire so many guests visit.

There is plenty of room on the first day but tomorrow it will probably be even more crowded due to visits from nobles.

And when such people gather an external social gathering usually opens up.

As the princess she is forced to attend. If that happened it was clear that even if he wanted to enjoy the festival with Rine he wouldn’t be able to.

So for today I was planning to provide a proper escort to my junior so that he could fully enjoy the festival.

“ah! Senior look over there!”

Where Rine pointed there was an experience center where you could try on Seorn’s uniform.

It was a place created so that people who were no longer old enough to attend the academy could immerse themselves in old memories.

Children who had not entered school yet were wearing uniforms that fit their bodies and laughing.

There were many other interesting things.

“senior. “Where is it?”

“Pension Laboratory. “I think the alchemy club boasted that they would definitely turn copper into gold this year.”

“uh? “Is that possible?”

“That can’t be possible.”

It would probably be fortunate if the test tube didn’t explode.

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“oh! “Senpai what about over there?”

This time the place Line pointed to was a large open space adjacent to the forest.

There was a wooden fence installed there and there were many people inside.

And even the spirits that play with those people.

“ah. “It’s a spirit ranch.”

“A ranch?”

“It’s a ranch in name only but in reality it’s a spirit experience center. A place where spiritists can communicate with spirits called by them. “The little spirits look cute and are popular with children and women.”

“I see.”

Linne asked Erendir about all kinds of other interesting things.

Erendir was fully familiar with the festival catalog in case he made such a close friend so he answered smoothly without any hesitation.

“senior! What are you doing there? “It looks very gloomy.”

“ah. “That is the house of spirituality.”

“House of Spirits? “That necromancy?”

“that’s right. Necromancy one of the specialties of the summoning class. “It is a study that involves communicating with spirits and borrowing their power. During festivals we summon spirits and surprise people with the power of necromancy.”

“Oh is that okay?”

“Most souls who respond to necromancy come because they think it’s fun and like it.”

oh my god. A haunted house run by real spirits.

Of course even if it was a soul it would be closer to a fragmentary thought rather than an actual dead person but it was still a strange thing.

“oh! senior! There are people dressed as zombies passing by! “You’re also an employee of the House of Necromancy right?”

“no. “That’s a graduate student.”

“yes? “Wasn’t Seorn only a 5th grader?”

“Didn’t you know? Seorn has a graduate student system. “It’s a system where you stay here after graduation work with professors write papers and explore magic.”

In fact it’s more like being a slave in a lab where horses are exploring magic and being exploited endlessly without even getting enough sleep.

The graduate students who were still making noises and moving like zombies were unable to enjoy the festival and were moving to the research building.

A strange phenomenon occurred where people who were frightened by the gloomy aura began to make their own way.

At this point I wondered if the lab room the graduate students were heading to was scarier than the house of necromancy.

“oh my god. How can I attend the academy even though I graduated? “That’s strange.”

“Rine. Don’t say too much to graduate students. “They just made the wrong choice.”

Everyone has a dream in their hearts to leave a lasting mark on the academic world with a magic thesis.

Until I became a slave in the lab room.

That is the fate of graduate students.

Except for one or two geniuses born every century the rest are deceived by such a wicked professor and end up living in pain.

The end of those who did not see reality was always the same.

“…I should never become a graduate student.”

“Me too.”

The two people nodded lightly towards the group of zombies moving away.

It seems like this is all they can do.

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Thanks to their choice future generations realized how dangerous graduate school was and avoided that path. How could this not be a noble sacrifice?

Their choice may cause them immediate suffering but it is courage that will earn them respect from their juniors.

Then a person caught the eye of the two people.

“uh. “This is Professor Ludger.”

Through the crowd I could see Ludger patrolling.

With the familiar pink hair.

* * *

Ludger who was on patrol turned his head when he heard a chattering noise coming from next to him.

A tall teacher whose head barely reached his shoulders was seen looking around excitedly.

“Mr. Ludger. Did you see that? It’s a store that sells love potions! “It’s so amazing!”

Selina raised her finger in an excited tone and pointed to a store.

Teachers were supposed to patrol in pairs during the festival but on the first day Selina was paired with Ludger.

“okay.”

Ludger agreed with Selina’s words in a pitchless voice.

Whatever it was I couldn’t just keep my mouth shut since we had to patrol together for the day.

Of course even though he answered like that with his mouth Ludger’s mind was thinking about what to do with Esmeralda.

Since I knew I was moving on the last day of the festival I had to plan something.

‘Once the First Order approaches pretending to be a colleague they end it in a surprise attack? no. If I intervene in such a situation I might become more wary. Then what if you spread the rumor in reverse?’

All sorts of ideas appeared and disappeared like bubbles in my head.

But none of them really made sense.

“Mr. Ludger?”

“….”

“Mr Ludger!”

“…hmm?”

Only then did Ludger realize that Selina had called him.

I can’t believe I’m lost in deep thoughts without even realizing it.

Ludger turned his head at Selina’s call and something pricked his cheek.

It was Selina’s outstretched finger.

“What are you thinking why there is no answer when I call you?”

“sorry. “I’ve had a lot to worry about lately so I’ve been lost in thought without realizing it.”

“Are you worried? What is that? “If there is anything I can listen to I will.”

Selina smiles like a bright flower in full bloom in spring.

Ludger answered in an uneasy tone.

“…start with your fingers.”

“oh! “I’m sorry.”

Selina’s cheeks blushed and she hastily removed her finger.

I ended up feeling embarrassed about belatedly acting without realizing it because I thought I was getting a little closer.

“I was a little too rude wasn’t I?”

“no. it’s okay. Rather it was my fault for not concentrating properly.”

“Then that’s a relief. “What is that concern?”

Even though my mouth was torn I couldn’t say ‘I was thinking about how to kill the secret society executive who was hiding in the academy.’

While I was thinking of an excuse Selina struck first.

“ah. I think I know what it is! That’s it? “Sparring match tomorrow!”

“…That’s right.”

I was just thankful that the other side took care of my mistake.

Come to think of it there was such an event tomorrow.

I’ve had a lot to think about because of Esmeralda lately so even though it was just a moment I forgot about it.

“I’m sure there will be a lot of worries. “It’s an event that even external guests come to visit.”

“Isn’t Miss Selina also going to sparring? “I remember that almost all new teachers are leaving.”

“Oh not me. “Originally I wanted to go out but other seniors stopped me.”

Selina grumbles slightly perhaps because she is angry at being treated like a child.

Ludger seemed to understand why the other teachers held her back.

Since she seems to be far from fighting she probably decided that there was no need to get involved in such a battle of interests.

Seeing as she was unable to express her desire to leave it seems that at least a 4th grade elemental science teacher stepped forward and removed her name.

‘Is it Vierano Dentis?’

The elf teacher who was so small that one could easily mistake him for a boy may have helped.

Did he think that if he went out anyway he would be in trouble?

Considering Selina’s personality it’s not impossible to understand someone helping her.

In fact other contestants also said that their fellow teachers were dissuading them because they thought it was dangerous.

‘But why doesn’t anyone stop me?’

Ludger felt somewhat sad.

If you think about it he didn’t have any coworkers or seniors who cared about him. The same was true for the students.

‘Are you saying I’m not worried?’

I’m a bit disappointed.

no. There wasn’t any. Because right in front of me there was someone looking at me with worried eyes.

“Mr. Ludger are you okay? “No matter how much you spar you can still get hurt.”

“Nothing will happen.”

okay. If the situation arises it is enough to simply surrender based on the mood.

Anyway you don’t get anything for winning there so there’s no need to lose strength.

“Then shall we start patrolling again?”

“Have we been patrolling until now?”

It seems like they were just busy looking around instead of patrolling.

At Ludger’s point Selina averted her gaze and smiled awkwardly.

Ludger shrugged his shoulders at that sight saying there was nothing he could do.

“We don’t know where an incident will occur so it is our role to look into it meticulously and in detail. “Just like it has been up until now.”

“yes yes! that’s right! Just like it has been up until now!”

The two people started moving again.

All kinds of banners were installed in Seorn’s large grounds and they were all enough to attract people’s attention.

In addition there was a street restaurant an on-site cafe and even an outside terrace that was open to welcome customers.

The sound of customers ringing here and there added to the liveliness of the festival.

‘Surprisingly this part is similar to other festivals on Earth.’

Ludger recalled memories of his past life while watching Seorn’s festival.

He also went to college at one time and attended a festival there.

Of course the Earth Festival had many shortcomings compared to Seorn.

In fact all it did was gather together in a street bar drink alcohol and invite celebrities to perform on stage.

In Seorn’s case he allowed students to have various fun experiences by making use of the magic they had learned.

Even so it was undeniable that there were cultural similarities to Earth.

‘For example that doll shooting thing over there.’

At that moment I saw someone aiming a shotgun at the doll shooting range.

Of course it is not a real shotgun but a modified safe model gun.

‘But isn’t it a bit different to call it a model gun? It’s not an imitation of the shape of a gun but a modification of a real gun.’

While I was looking around with that in mind the person standing at the stall with his upper body lowered and aiming a shotgun looked somewhat familiar.

‘Aidan?’

A familiar student appearance. He was Aidan one of the students in his class.

phut!

Aidan fired the shotgun with the sound of air exploding but failed to hit the target.

“It’s a waste!”

“I guess we missed the target too far to say it was a waste.”

Should I say that too? Leo and Tacie were by Aidan’s side.

What’s surprising is that Iona Ovalley is also in that group. It was an unusual combination.

“I thought it would be easy but when I tried it it turned out to be quite difficult.”

Aidan who was scratching his head and smiling noticed Ludger staring in this direction and immediately lowered his head.

“oh! hello. teacher!”

As Aidan greeted Ludger Tayce and Leo Iona who found Ludger later also greeted Ludger and Selina.

“Are the teachers on patrol right now?”

“okay.”

Normally students wouldn’t even think about approaching Ludger but Aidan didn’t.

Are you either clueless or brave? Leo and Taycy who were watching from behind were getting rather anxious.

Ludger nodded and glanced sideways at the shooting experience room.

“Is this a shooting experience center?”

“yes. Would you like to try it too?”

Teish and Leo’s expressions turned pale at Aidan’s bright question.

What are you doing to the teacher who is patrolling now?

The two men stared at the back of Aidan’s head with intense gaze.

Iona was the only one standing calmly. No he wasn’t just standing still he was gorging on the food sold at the food stall.

“ruler! “Here!”

When Aidan handed him the shotgun Ludger suddenly accepted it.

As I was scanning the firearms with my eyes the owner of the shooting range appeared.

He was a middle-aged man with burly muscles covered in small scars and he looked like a retired soldier.

“ha ha ha! “Are you a new challenger?”

“no. I am….”

“But do you know how to shoot a gun? Until now I’ve never seen anyone take a proper shooting stance let alone shoot. “Wizards are so weak that they can’t even hold a gun properly.”

“So I…”

“mister. Take back that statement! Even though Mr. Ludger looks like this he has a military background!”

“I am….”

“her! Who is this corrupt-looking man? What if you’re a soldier since ancient times? “You have to have muscles like this!”

The owner shows off his biceps by showing off his forearms.

Ludger who was caught in the middle sighed as he saw the protagonist and Aidan glaring at each other with intense gaze.

The moment Ludger returned the gun and was about to take a moderate step back he couldn’t help but flinch at the intense gaze coming from Selina.

Selina’s eyes were looking at us with anticipation asking ‘Are you going to do it?’

It’s not just Selina. Aidan was Aidan but even his friends Tayce and Leo Iona were looking at Ludger expectantly.

I’m going around.

Ludger considered refusing but eventually gave up.

“Let’s try.”

“haha! Still it seems like he has some pride in being a teacher! “Do whatever you want.”

Of course the owner responded that he had no expectations.

“I’ll tell you what if you know how to hold a gun properly…”

phut!

A rubber bullet fired at incredible speed burst a small balloon.

“The feeling of grip is not bad.”

Ludger holding the shotgun with his right hand and holding his back with his left muttered as he looked at the state of the gun.

It was a dry voice without any emotion.