The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 156



◈ Episode 156 Unwelcome Guests (2)

“I think I misheard. Could you say it again?”

“I’m a fan!”

Rushek took a deep breath and shouted.

Ludger looked at Rushek with a bewildered gaze then turned his attention to the wizards of the New Magic Tower who had come with him.

Upon closer inspection the expressions on the faces of the magicians at the New Magic Tower which had seemed solemn just a moment ago had all become extremely tense.

“….”

Ludger carefully accepted the paper.

“The pen…”

“Here it is.”

Another wizard suddenly held out a pen as if he had prepared it in advance.

After receiving the pen Ludger scribbled his name in elegant handwriting on the paper.

Everyone stared at the scene with bated breath.

Crunchy.

There are 20 people standing there and only the sound of pens and paper rubbing together echoes through the hallway.

‘…I’m suffocating.’

At this point Ludger seriously wondered if this was a new kind of torture.

“…here it is.”

“Thank you!”

Rushek slipped Ludger’s autograph into the frame he had prepared in advance.

Some clapped their hands in congratulations while others stared at Rushek with envious eyes.

Seeing that other people did not come forward it seems that Rushek agreed to come forward as a representative and get autographs.

Rushek unable to hide his excitement belatedly realized who he was standing in front of and cleared his throat to change the mood.

“Hmm. Thank you for giving us this valuable time. And congratulations on winning. “It was a great win.”

You couldn’t see anything because everything was obscured by light so what would be the wonderful victory?

However their facial expressions seemed sincere even if they were just saying it.

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On the contrary those eyes that look this way are so burdensome that it makes me feel sick to my stomach.

‘Still since they are wizards of the Magic Tower I thought they would have a lot of pride and be somewhat arrogant. ‘That’s surprising.’

The image of being a wizard belonging to the Magic Tower was not a good one.

Basically there was a strong perception that he was tight-lipped and very authoritarian.

But the New Magic Tower was different.

New Magic Tower is a new place created by people who are disillusioned with the old-fashioned atmosphere and unchanging customs.

And such wizards of the New Magic Tower are those who break away from authoritarian relationships and move toward so-called romance and dreams by constantly challenging new things.

‘Even so this level of respect is a bit strange.’

Rushek smiled scratching his head awkwardly.

“We are all graduates of Seorn.”

“ah.”

Only then did Ludger understand their reaction.

The reason the wizards of the New Magic Tower respect him is because most of them were graduates from Seorn.

Moreover while Ludger was Seorn’s teacher he even created a magic called Source Code that had never existed before.

There was nothing strange about the wizards of the New Magic Tower reacting this way.

“I had a good look at the magic called source code created by Professor Ludger. It was really amazing. “I can’t help but wonder how they could think of creating a technique like that!”

“…It’s not something to be praised for.”

From Ludger’s perspective source code magic was not innovative at all.

In the end he is nothing more than a program trace of Earth’s knowledge and applied it to magic.

In the eyes of others it may have been a creation that sprouted from a barren land but to Ludger it was nothing more than an imitation of something that already existed.

Should we be happy if we are praised for walking along an existing path?

It was not something he pioneered nor was it something he honed.

Can you boast about receiving applause from someone just for the fact that you ‘walked well’ on it?

─Not really.

This was precisely why Ludger did not consider himself truly great.

“no! How can you say that? Mr. Ludger can be even more proud of his achievements.”

Wizards who didn’t know that fact could only think that Ludger was just being humble.

Moreover the magic that transcends space was an advanced skill that an ordinary wizard could never even imitate.

Ludger decided that no matter what he said they wouldn’t understand so he just nodded his head in response.

“Here is my business card. I would like to have a serious discussion about magic with Mr. Ludger later. Please visit our new magic tower at any time. We welcome Mr. Ludger.”

“thank you.”

Just like that the wizards of the New Magic Tower left in a hurry.

Aside from all the crowding around there wasn’t much conversation.

All I did was sign an autograph and receive a business card.

Still they were just a little strange but they didn’t seem like bad people.

‘Is it a new magic tower?’

While the home of the old Magic Tower was in the form of a tower that soared high into the sky as its name suggests the new Magic Tower was different.

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A lot of that too.

This is because the new magic tower they were talking about was only a magic tower in name and could not be called a tower.

‘I’ve been there once before but it’s been quite a while since then so it must have changed a lot. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to visit at least once.’

I was worried that other nobles might come after him and try to talk to him but fortunately no one came to see Ludger anymore.

When I peeked around the corner of the hallway I saw President Elisha holding on to other people and having a conversation.

Then for a moment our eyes met and the president narrowed one eye at Ludger.

‘I got help.’

Ludger who thought he should get out of the way while the president bided his time immediately retreated.

At that time I felt a strong startled figure behind me.

Ludger barely managed to keep his hand from reflexively moving out and slowly turned around.

“Flora Lumos?”

Navy blue hair tied in half twintails.

A haughty look and sharp eyes.

Flora calmed her startled heart and asked Ludger in a questioning tone.

“No I was surprised. “What if you suddenly step back like that?”

“I’m sorry if that happened. Rather what’s going on here?”

“Just like that. Well… congratulations on winning.”

Flora said that as if she were shy but Ludger knew that she had not come purely to congratulate him on his victory.

Ludger recalled one of the nobles who had visited the hospital room a while ago.

A cold-blooded man who appears to be in his mid-30s.

Her hair which was curly and long enough to reach below her neck was clearly the same dark navy blue as the Flora we were seeing now.

‘I see.’

Ludger realized why Flora had come.

“Are you here to see your father?”

“What what?”

“The head of the family is currently having a conversation with the president. “It would be better to leave a little later.”

“Wait a minute. “It’s not like that is it?”

Flora responded with tears in her eyes but it was actually closer to the reaction of someone who has been stabbed in the head.

“Then why did you come?”

“Why? Just…”

Flora could not finish her sentence.

It is true that I came to see my father but it was difficult to answer whether I really came to see him.

Ludger discovered a strange sense of strangeness in Flora’s reaction.

‘You seem to have a subtle reaction to your father. It seems like there is fear but there is also a strange sense of anticipation.’

Ludger recalled the image of Kayden Lumos.

He was a person who looked like he wouldn’t bleed even if pricked with a needle. He spoke little and other nobles were reluctant to approach him.

He is probably quite strict with his children as well.

“More than that teacher. “Is my father really over there?”

“That’s right. “If you’re having a hard time I can ask for you.”

“no! Don’t do that! “Absolutely!”

It was somewhat unfamiliar to see Flora so embarrassed.

‘I came to see my father but I am reluctant to meet him in person. ‘Are you experiencing family discord?’

This was all that could be inferred from Flora’s reaction.

But Ludger was half-convinced that this was probably right.

“Flora. “Are you on bad terms with your father?”

“Why are you suddenly asking that?”

“Let’s just say it’s a question I usually ask as a teacher.”

“It’s just… it’s not bad. But that’s not a good thing either.”

“Is your father uncomfortable?”

“….”

“but. It certainly seemed like it. Duke Cayden seemed like an overly cold and hard person. “He must be a difficult person to get to know.”

After hearing Ludger’s words Flora opened her eyes wide and stared at Ludger in disbelief.

“Isn’t that what you want to say?”

“What do you mean?”

“…no. “If you don’t know that’s okay.”

Flora’s shoulders slumped as if she was trying to muster up the courage to say something but eventually gave up.

“…Anyway congratulations on winning again. I’ll just go now. “I also have the next match.”

“Are you going to this sparring too?”

Now that the teachers’ sparring is over the next event is naturally the students’ turn.

Flora Lumos is a student born with extraordinary magical talent that is unrivaled even among second-year students.

Of course if he goes out winning will be a given.

“So?”

“I see. “With your skills you will win.”

Flora was embarrassed by the unexpected cheering but soon smiled and raised her sassy face.

“That’s natural. “I have no intention of losing to anyone.”

Flora says with a huff and a snort.

When I said something with a little pop and saw an immediate response I thought that he was still a student.

“Then will you come to see me?”

“You mean me?”

“Yeah whatever. Honestly if you’re busy it doesn’t matter if you don’t come. yes. “I never feel regretful.”

Behavior that is disingenuous yet clearly shows one’s true intentions.

Ludger made a gesture of contemplation for a moment.

Seeing that Flora looked impatient and waited for Ludger’s next words.

Even if I pretend not to I want Ludger to see it.

Eventually Ludger’s closed mouth opened.

“Well since we have some time left let’s go see it. “I was also curious about how well the students were using magic.”

In response Flora’s face instantly turned bright red but then she immediately regained control of her expression and cleared her throat.

“Hmm. You won’t regret that choice. “Okay then.”

Flora disappears with light steps compared to when she approached.

Ludger thought that as a teacher it was very difficult to please students.

‘Still I’m glad you’ve regained your strength.’

Ludger thought of Kayden Lumos.

The head of Lumos and Flora’s father. But Ludger felt strangely uncomfortable with him.

The moment I saw him I was convinced that he was definitely not the right person for me.

However Ludger who decided that there was no need for them to get involved shook his head.

‘Is this the end of today’s schedule? ‘This is some free time I’ve been waiting for.’

However just because it was free time I couldn’t just relax.

First Order Esmeralda has three days left to move.

Until then I had to figure out what to do with her.

Fighting is inevitable.

If there is a fight the question remains as to how to respond.

Knowing the extent of the opponent’s abilities and strength responding accordingly was not an option but a necessity.

To do that first of all.

‘I won’t be able to do it on my own.’

Ludger left the stadium and went outside where the festival was in full swing.

Perhaps because the sparring was about to begin most of the guests were gathered in the stadium so it was surprisingly quiet outside.

Ludger walked among the festival barracks.

That was when we reached the fountain which was the agreed upon location.

“Let’s go see that! Let’s go see it! “Go see it!”

“No what are you doing now! “Didn’t you hear me tell you to wait here?”

“Does it matter! “I heard they have the latest golem starter!”

Ludger shook his head unable to stop the two loud voices and headed towards where the two people were.

Hans and Sheridan were in front of a beautifully carved marble fountain and Hans was desperately holding on to Sheridan preventing him from going anywhere.

Sheridan was struggling and trying to get away from Hans.

The people around were watching the scene happily thinking it was the daughter complaining and the father trying to stop her.

Ludger immediately stepped in between the two feeling the headache that had gradually subsided coming back.

“You came early.”

“ah. “Are you here?”

“oh! Nice to meet you Nari!”

Sheridan and Hans.

These two were called by Ludger himself in case of an unexpected situation.

Now that Seorn’s festival was held the front door was wide open so it was easy for the two people to come in.

“Let’s just walk and talk first. “Is there a place you want to go?”

“I don’t have one.”

“me! I have it! They say they are releasing a new golem right now! “Let’s go see it!”

Seeing Sheridan shouting with shining eyes Ludger asked Hans about his intentions.

Hans shrugged his shoulders.

“Well you say you want to go so what can you do?”

“For all that you disturbed me the most! See you later when you get back! “I’ll stab you with my rat teeth while you sleep!”

“No my brother told me to wait here first! “I just did what I was told why?!”

“You two still get along well. Anyway Seridan wants to go so let’s go there.”

Ludgar gave permission and Sheridan walked ahead with a happy expression on his face.

The place where the three arrived was the launching ceremony for the new golem.

Just as the event of launching a built ship into the sea for the first time is called the launching ceremony the act of starting the golem was called the starting ceremony.

There were many people gathered at the demonstration site but most of them were children who came to see the golem and their parents leading the children.

In the children’s hands were toys: mini golems made of the basic structure of a mechanical wind-up.

“Something doesn’t seem like much.”

Hans glanced at the people and muttered that.

“Because golemology is not a very popular field.”

“ok? Did you? Still aren’t golems an indispensable element in today’s factories and redevelopment site industries?”

“It may be true in fields where labor is precious but the story is different at Seorun Academy. “Because this is related to ‘magic’.”

“Isn’t golem magic too?”

“It’s exactly a mix of magic and machinery. In fact there was a lot of controversy even before the golem was listed in the summons.”

The controversy over whether the golem should really be considered a <summon> has continued to this day ever since the golem’s prototype was released.

This is because unlike other summons golems were closer to ‘making’.

So there were many opinions that it would be right to move the golems that everyone makes to science rather than magic.

However the main driving force that moved the golem was a magic stone and only a wizard could move the golem and give orders through such a magic stone.

These days if you have the ability you don’t have to be a wizard to handle a golem but there is a limitation in that you can only control it yourself or execute basic commands.

Detailed movements and high-level actions were something only wizards could do.

“Hmm. “I guess that’s why it wasn’t popular.”

“Let’s begin!”

Just then someone came up on stage at the demonstration hall.

When I asked who it was it turned out to be Brino a first-grade teacher who had recently been appointed to Seorn along with Ludger.

Although he is fleshy he has a good impression in a different way than Hugo and he greets the audience.

“nice to meet you. My name is Brinno a first-year Golem Studies teacher in Seorn. “We would like to begin the ceremony right away thanking the audience for coming to the kick-off ceremony for the golem we created today.”

I wanted to show people that I was saying that so I got straight to the point probably because I was itching.

“Then please take a look. “The new golem DT-3000 developed by Seorn!”

Brino removed the cloth covering the huge object.

Then the appearance of a huge golem hidden inside was revealed.