The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 201



◈ Episode 201: Memory (2)

“Uhm. “Did I hear something wrong?”

Elisa immediately started managing her facial expressions.

Even as I said that I couldn’t hide the fact that the corners of my eyes were fluttering.

“You heard correctly. “I want the position of Director of Planning.”

However Ludger who had no intention of backing down made even that move abortive.

How can you say this so confidently?

Elisha thought it was absurd and asked back.

“Mr. Ludger. Do you know how good the position of Director of Planning is?”

“Aren’t you the head of the planning office?”

“I was prepared to face considerable backlash just by pushing the teacher into the planning room. But Mr. Ludger wants a bigger place.”

For the first time the president’s golden eyes narrowed.

Her eyes which were always bent with a smile narrowed and stared at Ludger.

It was like a sharp golden blade.

Although it was not noticeable on the outside the magical eyes that were affected by the emotional fluctuations glowed.

Ludger chuckled to himself as he felt a tingling sensation running across his skin.

‘You’re agitated.’

I understand.

They gave me the best offer but they threw it away and told me to come up with better conditions.

As the president I would be angry and wonder why there are all these thieves.

The fact that the magic eye power which had no use in the first place was naturally flowing out clearly showed that she was very unhappy right now.

“If I were to become the head of the Planning Department it wouldn’t be at the level of opposition. So much so that it wouldn’t be surprising if most teachers went on strike. “You probably don’t know the impact right?”

The position of Director of Planning is not vacant right now for nothing.

Head of the planning office.

In other words it holds the authority to allocate Seorun’s internal budget.

It is a place where the moment one person tries to enter the opposing faction becomes energized and opposes resulting in a failure.

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The moment even a neutral force enters the position all kinds of corruption and lobbying become rampant.

In that case it was obvious that Seorn’s work would be paralyzed.

As president I wanted to avoid such a thing.

“Didn’t the president say that? “People need positions or compensation commensurate with their abilities.”

“…What you’re saying is Mr. Ludger that you have sufficient skills to take the position of Director of Planning?”

Ludger took a sip of tea in silence.

The president stared at Ludger’s appearance.

“to be honest.”

─Tak.

The sound of a teacup hitting a plate resonates.

Ludger opened his mouth.

“The position of Director of Planning is not something I am qualified to fill.”

President Elisa’s eyebrows twitched at those words.

Ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd!

The magic power influenced by her emotions began to take over the surrounding space.

The table trembled and large ripples appeared on the calm tea cup.

“Can I hear that as a rejection of my offer?”

Although it is the same as usual the sense of intimidation feels quite different.

It feels like looking up at Mount Tai in the distance.

If any teacher was brought in front of the president in his current state he would not even make eye contact.

If you’re weak you probably won’t be able to breathe properly.

However even in the tension like an active volcano about to explode Ludger remained calm.

It was a strange sight as if a small boat was sailing leisurely in the center of a vast ocean where a typhoon was raging.

There is no doubt that the President is feared by everyone and is a wizard with great skills.

But he had come too far to be surprised by something like this.

Ludger had been feeling the intimidation of being greater than the president for too long.

“Didn’t I tell you? “I am grateful for the president’s suggestion.”

“Then why on earth…”

“Mr. President do you really think that the person you have seen so far is a danger to Seorn?”

“…You don’t know that. “There is a possibility that it may all be an act.”

“This is an answer that gives off a feeling of hesitation which is not typical of the always confident president.”

A space full of pulsating magic.

Even though it would be difficult to breathe due to the density of magical power the president emits.

Ludger responded with a completely unaffected face.

“I think I have shown enough faithfulness to the president so far. “More than any other person.”

“yes. It certainly was. I admit that too. That’s why I called you here.”

“And we are still trying to show that faithfulness.”

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“….”

Arrogant.

He said that he would put himself in the center of Seorn as if he had made a concession out of kindness.

Elisha was right to be angry no matter who the opponent was.

But Elisha was lost in thought.

Ludger was not afraid even though he used his magic power as if he was threatening him.

However this does not mean that I am making excuses out of a desperate decision.

The tone and eyes that confidently say that one’s actions are not wrong.

If it comes out so confidently I can only assume there is some kind of calculation behind it.

“If you give me the position of Director of Planning you will not regret it.”

“great.”

The president sighed slightly.

The magic power that had swept the terrace like a storm was captured.

“But I can’t give it to you simply because Mr. Ludger asks for it. Proof is needed. “Proof that no one can dare say anything to the contrary.”

“yes. “I know that.”

As Ludger shamelessly nodded Elisa raised an eyebrow.

“Do you think Mr. Ludger has a way to end other people’s complaints?”

It seemed like he was asking subtly but he clearly knew there was something there.

Ludger laughed to himself.

He is also a quick-witted person.

“If so what would you do?”

“It won’t work the usual way. They will try to bite you in all sorts of places. “If I had been a member of the Planning and Evaluation Agency I would have been able to provide protection somehow.”

“The position of director cannot do that.”

“It’s exactly what it says. Because you become the leader of a department. In particular if you are in a place where you can influence the evaluation of other teachers you will be even more wary. Besides Professor Ludger hasn’t even completed his first year yet right?”

The vacant position of Director of Planning also symbolized peace.

The moment someone takes that position the balance is lost.

I’d rather have no one.

Because there won’t even be any anxiety.

“The Management Office Support Department and Research Department cannot be ignored but the Planning Department is different. If you really want to do it you have to show results that everyone can only shut up about and accept. “The achievements are so great that even his short career is negligible.”

“You mean the castle?”

“yes. “It is an achievement that is bound to receive attention and recognition not only from Seorn but also from other academic circles.”

“For example…”

“Oh just for your information the source code won’t be enough.”

Elisa struck first.

Source code is definitely a great magic.

But the rumor spread too much.

I don’t know the principle yet but once the magic called source code exists and it has already been recognized in the magic world.

It won’t have the same impact it did when it first appeared.

“In the beginning you said you would provide the source code to students based on the test results right? From the perspective of other wizards there is no need to fret because the information will be released on its own over time.”

“It certainly is.”

“But it would be very difficult to show something else. Is it a magic square? Even that is not enough. There are certainly small surprises but they cannot be considered unconventional. Or the coordinate magic you showed me back then? That might be a bit harsh. Are you planning to solve it?”

“This doesn’t solve anything. “Even if I told you it would be difficult to actually use it.”

“Then I guess there is no other solution?”

The president’s voice even contained a bit of disappointment.

“Why do you think there is no way?”

“So Mr. Ludger you want to tell me that there is another way? “Is there a magic that will heat up academia?”

“yes.”

The president’s eyes widened at those words.

“…really?”

“It’s not a lie.”

“What is it? “Can you tell me what that is?”

“Anyway we’re in the same boat so there’s nothing I can’t tell you.”

Ludger raised his hand and spread sound blocking magic around him.

It was a way to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.

A veil of enforced silence descended on the son-in-law.

Ludger opened his mouth in the silence where no one could be heard breathing.

“───.”

The moment he heard those words the president’s eyes which were already full of doubt widened to the point where they were almost torn apart.

The poker face cracked and the mask came off completely.

The president didn’t even realize he was making this expression.

What Ludger said was so unconventional.

Ssssss.

Eventually the sound barrier disappeared.

The tone that had disappeared beyond the abyss came back like a tide.

“What do you think? “I think this is enough.”

“…It’s not good enough. “Maybe it will be more than just the 5th magic revolution.”

“It’s not enough to give it such a grand name but I’m just grateful that the president evaluated it that way based on his high level of insight.”

For someone who came up with such an idea he is overly humble and calm.

At this point the president couldn’t help but have questions.

“Is there anything else? Looking at Mr. Ludger’s actions now it appears that he is still hiding a lot.”

“yes. there is.”

“…Really?”

“You wouldn’t believe me even if I told you I wasn’t here anyway.”

“….”

The president pursed his lips a few times to say something.

But what came out in the end was a sigh that bordered on giving up.

“I’m curious but I won’t ask. “He will also be a source of support for Mr. Ludger.”

“Thank you for your understanding.”

“….”

In response to the somewhat shameless answer the president glanced at Ludger with a stern look.

Even if it was just a little I felt some wind entering my cheeks.

“yes yes. I hope you like it. “There is such a sure way and yet you have remained quiet until now.”

“I had no intention of hiding this for the rest of my life. It’s just that I haven’t been given the opportunity until now. However now that I have a long-awaited opportunity I plan to take advantage of it while I can.”

“Hmm.”

The president gave him a suspicious look but was unable to see through his inner thoughts.

“Then all you have to do is announce ‘it’ and everything will go easy.”

“yes. However preparation period is required. “To present something to academia you need a thesis and research process and that takes time.”

“That’s right. In order to prove a new method it must be clear that someone has seen the effect. And usually this type of method takes at least six months to be effective.”

Ludger shook his head at those words.

“There is no need to go for six months. “The actual effect will be shorter than that.”

“How long does it take? Are you that sure?”

“A week is enough.”

“…Are you serious?”

Elisa clenched her fists without realizing it.

In fact 6 months was set as the minimum because this side made a huge concession.

But Ludger asked for just one week.

Wrinkles appeared on Elisa’s fair forehead.

I couldn’t shake the feeling that Ludger was making fun of me.

“…You didn’t say it was dangerous or anything right? “It takes a short time but the aftereffects are actually big.”

“That won’t happen. “It’s just that a lot of money is lost.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. We can provide as much research funding as possible. “What else do you need my help with?”

“It would be nice if you could give us a seat. And I plan to hire a few people to prove this project.”

“What if it’s a person?”

“A student would be nice. “It will have the most noticeable effect.”

As soon as Ludger saw the president’s expression change he struck.

“Again nothing dangerous. There are no aftereffects. I know you don’t believe me so I’ll send the materials to the president separately. “Just read it and decide if it’s okay for you.”

“…What if you decide you don’t like me?”

“You can accept it. If that is the President’s decision I will gladly agree to it. “Final approval is ultimately the authority of the president.”

“….”

After saying this the president couldn’t help but be tempted.

“great. “Let’s do that first.”

“yes. We will upload the data as soon as possible.”

The conversation seemed to end with this conversation.

As Ludger was about to get up the president spoke.

“By the way Mr. Ludger.”

“yes.”

“What are you actually doing?”

This time it was a direct way of speaking without asking questions.

Ludger pondered for a moment and answered.

“It’s the prince.”

“What is it?”

The president glared at Ludger once and gestured with his chin.

“Go out and try.”

“Of course.”

Ludger nodded lightly and left the terrace.

The president who was looking at the back spoke grumblingly.

“If you don’t want me to know I will say no. “Why are you telling such a boring joke?”

* * *

Less than half a day after Ludger left a bundle of data was uploaded to the president’s office.

I looked at the sender and saw that it was Ludger Chelsea.

‘This quickly?’

It was as if they knew this would happen and prepared in advance.

The president immediately looked at the materials sent by Ludger.

Elisha read the material with suspicion and disbelief.

The moment I saw even the slightest loophole I was planning to firmly oppose it.

‘The writing itself is very neat and clean.’

It is said that a person’s handwriting is usually influenced by his or her personality.

The president’s expression who had been reading the material while thinking such nonsense gradually hardened.

Eventually when I turned all the pages and looked at all the material.

The president read it from beginning to end one more time under the pretext of reconsideration.

And very carefully.

After reading through it a whopping 5 times shouting ‘again’ to myself over and over again.

“Ahahaha!”

I burst into laughter.

A truly refreshing and unpretentious laugh.

I laughed so hard that tears formed in the corners of my eyes.

After the laughter subsided the president took out his seal and stamped the document.

[Passed]

* * *

The next morning.

Students were gathered on the bulletin board in the central hallway of the classroom and talking among themselves.

“Huh? “Why are they gathered there like that?”

Aidan became interested in the particularly crowded bulletin board today.

At this moment the intelligent curiosity sensor for magic responded as if struck by lightning.

Aidan managed to squeeze his way between the students and looked at the bulletin board.

“…uh?”

And saw.

A notice that appears to have just been posted this morning.

[Clinical research participant recruitment notice]

●Clinical study title and purpose

A clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of maximizing a wizard’s magical energy output.

●Clinical research subjects (selection criteria)

Anyone over 15 years old.

However the following people cannot participate.

▸Those with a history of respiratory circulatory endocrine or blood diseases or other chronic diseases.

▸Those with a history of gastrointestinal surgery that may affect drug absorption.

●Benefits from participation

When you participate you can receive a magic checkup at no extra cost and a number of compensation fees will be paid.

It was a recruitment announcement for a clinical study to increase horsepower release.

But what caught the students’ attention the most was the name written below the notice.

●Participation inquiry

Please contact Ludger Chelissi the 2nd grade specialized teacher.

“Increased magical power output…?”