The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 202



◈ Episode 202 Water and City (1)

The rumor about the clinical research spread quickly among students.

“Did you hear? Clinical research is being conducted to increase magical power output.”

“Is that okay? “If it’s a clinical study it’s still doing something to your body.”

“But I heard that Mr. Ludger Chelisi is doing it?”

“That teacher?”

There were a lot of stories about this within the Seorn internal community.

Everyone seemed to be contemplating whether to participate or not.

“No matter what isn’t clinical research like that?”

“Research to increase horsepower output? “It’s not as easy as it sounds in the first place.”

“that’s right. “If it were possible other wizards would have already done it.”

Many of the reactions were negative.

Of course there were people who thought positively.

“But you’re Professor Ludger?”

“that’s right. From source code to magic square. It’s a new magic that’s never been seen before. “Maybe it will be possible this time too?”

The belief is based on the premise that since they have shown extraordinary performances before they will do so again this time.

However if you think rationally directly participating in the research was quite anxiety-provoking.

“It’s not just a thesis study it’s a clinical study. “Honestly wouldn’t there be some side effects?”

“If you say you will increase the amount of magical energy released and something goes wrong….”

“I’m just going to watch who does it.”

The burden of fear of possible side effects gave students hesitation.

Just because Ludger has made great progress so far there is no guarantee that it will continue in the future.

Moreover developing side effects related to magical power is tantamount to a death sentence for a wizard.

It’s good if you succeed but if you fail there’s no turning back.

The fear was vaguely spread among the students.

“Hmm. As expected even though there are a lot of recruitment announcements there are almost no applicants.”

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Ludger rubbed his chin after hearing the status reported by Sedina.

I was fully aware that no one would immediately come forward to apply anyway.

“teacher. Is it okay? If this continues the research will be canceled before it even begins….”

“It’s okay. “It’s not like there are no applicants at all.”

Now is the worrying stage.

The process of coordinating risks and returns and carefully considering whether it is really possible.

People who are willing to take risks and do something are bound to emerge.

“It’s a race against time anyway. “Right now you may be worried because the notice has just been posted but as time passes people who want to do it will appear one by one.”

All you have to do here is take your time and wait quietly.

Anyway there are still three days left in the recruitment period.

“Therefore Sedina.”

“Yes sir!”

When I called his name a strong voice came back.

There had been fear mixed in my voice before but after I learned the truth that day it completely disappeared.

In fact the expression on his face was much brighter and the atmosphere was livelier making it better to look at than before.

“If there are any students here who come to see the official document compile the list and report it.”

“yes. All right. “Oh are you leaving?”

“okay. “Now I have some business to take care of.”

Sedina knows what needs to be done.

They’re probably going to attack the branch of the Black Dawn.

Sedina felt a strange feeling.

Until recently I was a member of the Black Dawn Society.

Of course since she did not officially leave the Black Dawn Sedina was still nominally the Second Order of the Black Dawn.

But since my mind had already completely left them I didn’t feel sorry even if Ludger hit them.

Rather he was surprised at how surprisingly calm he was.

‘Surprisingly I am not very loyal to the Black Dawn Society.’

I know the truth.

The fact that he was loyal to someone was on the contrary a foolish attempt to seek ‘recognition’ from that person.

Not John Doe of the Black Dawn’s First Order.

Now that a person named Ludger Chelisi has acknowledged it.

For Sedina Roshen the Black Dawn is now a good thing no matter what.

Of course that doesn’t completely capture attention.

Her purpose was to deliver information about the Black Dawn to Ludger.

“Then I will go and see.”

“Ah teacher. “Before you go there is one thing you need to know.”

“What is that?”

“There is a rumor going around among other orders that another First Order may be coming to Baltanung.”

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“The First Order? “That’s an interesting story.”

“Perhaps the person with the highest probability is Victor Dreadful… Of course this cannot be said to be accurate. “It’s just that such stories circulate within the organization.”

Sedina said it was better not to blindly trust him but Ludger did not do that.

“I didn’t start a fire so there’s no way there would be smoke. There is definitely a good reason for such rumors to circulate. Whatever it is thanks for letting me know. “It was helpful.”

“Oh no!”

Sedina spoke as if it was absurd but the corners of her mouth kept trying to ascend towards the sky.

Then go!

Leaving behind Sedina’s greetings Ludger left Seorn.

* * *

Baltanung a neighboring city of Lederbelk.

Even though the sun had not yet set the city was dark.

The city was filled with orange smoke like yellow dust.

It was a miasma that was qualitatively different from the fog destroying the lungs with just a breath.

That made Baltanung seem qualitatively different from Lederbelk.

‘Is this Baltanung?’

The two-story streetcars that ran along the ground were full of day laborers. There was no hope on their faces.

Tall buildings and narrow roads. Therefore no more light came in.

In that darkness the water stagnated and beggars fought over the rotten and discarded food.

‘It’s truly an end-of-the-century atmosphere.’

Most of the infrastructure and industrial manpower had been lost to neighboring Ledervelk so there was nothing to see in Baltanung.

Shoot ──.

It was so chilling that even the blowing wind seeped through the gaps in my clothes.

The sun hadn’t even set on the street but the scarlet street lights were on.

The light was blocked by smoke and became hazy and inky as if water had been sprinkled on it.

‘If this is the case it will be difficult to find the warehouse Hans mentioned.’

There weren’t even common road signs in Baltanung.

No it is correct to say that it is broken and you cannot see it.

Seeing that there was a lot of graffiti nearby it seemed like the city of Baltanung had essentially given up.

‘Now that things are like this we have no choice but to procure information locally.’

The streets were extremely quiet befitting the gloomy atmosphere.

There were few people who opened stores and even those who did had a wary look in their eyes while holding a club on one side.

If they saw even the slightest trace of a person they would turn their heads and glare but they didn’t look like they could ask for directions.

Wow!

The skinny wild dog barked and hurriedly ran away when the store owner grabbed his stick.

Ludger headed toward the alley.

The streets of Baltanung were dark no matter where you went but the alleys were even worse.

A foul odor stung my nose.

Ludger pulled up the hood covering his mouth even higher without changing his expression.

“Hey bro. “Did you come alone?”

After walking down the alley a few times three gangsters greeted Ludger.

The yellowed teeth were impressive.

One in the front and two in the back.

“Do your clothes look good?”

“You mean these clothes?”

Ludger glanced down at his clothes and shook his head.

“I chose something cheap and simple so as not to attract as much attention as possible.”

In reality what Ludger was wearing was a cheap frock coat that was commonly seen.

But the gangsters didn’t think that way.

The unconcealable charm that oozes from Ludger.

The old-fashioned prayers that flowed as naturally as breathing could not be covered with a simple cheap coat.

“Give everything you have. “Take off those clothes too.”

The gangster who looked like a captain said that and stretched out his hand toward Ludger.

It seems like a person who didn’t even know the subject had wandered in but I was very lucky to have found him first.

From the looks of it he must have some money.

chin.

The moment I thought that my outstretched wrist was caught by Ludger.

The gangster frowned and opened his mouth to say something but Ludger spoke first.

“Do you know where Area B-13 is?”

“Is this kid crazy! What kind of bullshit is that all of a sudden? “Aren’t you going to let go of this?”

“I asked the wrong question.”

Crack.

The gangster’s wrist that Ludger was holding broke in an instant.

“Aaaah!”

The bully knelt down without even thinking about swinging the dagger.

My brain burned white from the pressure and pain that I could not resist.

“Timmy! “You bastard!”

“asleep!”

The two gangsters waiting behind them swung their weapons at Ludger.

One had an iron pipe and the other had a rusty dagger.

The moment it was about to touch Ludger’s body rotated.

Whilick!

The fluttering coat hem dazzled the gangsters’ eyes.

The weapon he swung cut through the empty air.

Ludger’s new model disappeared to the floor.

“uh?”

The gangster holding the dagger was momentarily unable to understand the scene before his eyes when he felt intense pain in his jaw.

Bah!

The person holding the dagger rolled his eyes and fell backwards.

After hitting his chin with his fist Ludger immediately approached the remaining gangster.

“Oh don’t come!”

The moment the frightened gangster reflexively tried to swing the iron pipe Ludger’s right hand stretched out like a comb.

Ludger’s fingertip struck my uvula.

“Big!”

For a moment Yangachi was out of breath and his eyesight became dizzy.

Ludger’s knees were visible as he crouched down clutching his sore neck.

Sigh!

Broken teeth flew into the air with a harsh sound of being hit.

The blood that flowed out was scattered on the side of the alley.

Ludger who quickly overpowered the two gangsters turned his attention to the first guy.

“Ask me again.”

“Hi!”

When Ludger opened his mouth the gangster who was shedding tears trembled.

He looked up at Ludger with eyes full of fear.

Ludger’s blue eyes shined clearly in the orange smoke.

“Tell me where Area B-13 is if you don’t want to die.”

* * *

Area B-13 is an abandoned factory area in Baltanung.

In the past it was considered a key area for developing industries but now it is a barren land with no traces of it.

Residents of the city of Baltanung called this abandoned factory area Ruined Glory in self-deprecation.

They said that they had once had the honor of being able to live like others.

‘It’s the perfect place for suspicious people to hide.’

There are no people and many large factories.

The problem is that even if you specify a specific area there are multiple buildings so where exactly are they located?

Ludger looked around for a moment and noticed something strange.

‘A stone statue?’

In front of an abandoned building there was a stone statue that suited the elk-like atmosphere.

The arrangement seemed natural as if it had been there from the beginning but Ludger’s eyes could not be fooled.

‘It’s a gargoyle.’

Gargoyles are stone statue-shaped summons that guard a mansion or a specific location.

To be more precise it could be considered a type of golem.

In the past it was a gatekeeper that received quite a lot of attention but now that the Age of Steel has arrived it has been pushed out by the steam golem and has become an object of little attention.

Still I heard that there are a few people who prefer gargoyles because they fit the unique atmosphere of an old castle or mansion.

‘It’s quite suspicious to be in an abandoned factory like this.’

No matter how you look at it they are not the ones who should be here.

The surface was intentionally corroded and covered in black dirt but Ludger could tell.

Aside from its appearance the gargoyle was very fine.

If he had been a little late in noticing the gargoyle would have lunged at him with its weapon in hand.

‘First of all I’m sure it’s inside that factory.’

However gargoyles were periodically placed around the factory so I couldn’t approach them carelessly.

‘Same goes for the rooftop.’

Gargoyles are also placed on the high rooftop of the factory.

It is virtually impossible to get to the rooftop using floating magic or a wire launcher.

Space movement requires calculating coordinates but we cannot use it hastily because we do not know what is inside.

First of all you need to save your mana as much as possible.

‘Now that things are like this is the only way left to go down?’

I hated the smell but I couldn’t help it.

Ludger immediately found the entrance and went down to the underground waterway.

Unlike what I had feared the sewer did not smell bad.

‘Is it because there are no people living there and there is no wastewater? But it smells like strong drugs.’

There is no way the smell of drugs could just waft through an unmanned factory.

It is virtually confirmed that there is a branch of the Black Dawn Society here.

Ludger removed the hood covering his mouth and unleashed his magic power.

Tooung───!

The air vibrated once as if a large drum had been struck and waves were scattered in concentric circles.

The wave traveled hit the wall reflected and eventually returned to Ludger.

After completing the search using sound waves Ludger immediately drew a map of the structure of the underground waterway in his head.

‘If you go a little further from here there is an entrance that allows you to enter the factory.’

But there was another problem.

‘There is one more customer besides me.’

When we analyzed the returned sound waves we found that there was one other person in this underground waterway besides Ludger.

Not patrol personnel.

If that were the case there would be no way I could have walked alone.

That means he is a completely different person from the Black Dawn Society.

‘And they sensed me too.’

The other party also seemed to have a lot of energy and was approaching by backtracking the waves that we had sent.

Ludger leaned his back against the culvert wall and closed his eyes.

In that state I controlled my breathing and maximized my five senses.

The other person was making no sound as much as possible but they couldn’t fool him.

The moment the distance between the two became closer.

Ludger holding a cane came out of nowhere around the corner and aimed at the opponent.

The other person was not surprised and responded calmly.

Was that a wizard too?

The hand holding the cane was pointed in this direction.

So there was a confrontation where each person pointed their canes at each other.

The two were able to see each other belatedly.

The first thing that caught Ludger’s eye was the water-colored hair that stood out even in the dark underground water pipe.

“Casey Selmore?”

“Ludger Chelsea?”

Neither of us expected the other to be here so we were quite embarrassed.

“Detective what are you doing here?”

“And what about Mr. Ludger?”

“I came here because the headquarters of a suspicious group hiding in Seorn is here.”

“That’s fascinating. “I came here because there were some suspicious people.”

Take a few seconds to stare at each other without avoiding the other person’s gaze.

They both lowered their wands at the same time.

They entered into an unspoken agreement with each other.

“I didn’t know Detective Casey would be here.”

“That’s the same for me too right? “Mr. Ludger is a teacher in the first place.”

Of course an agreement is just an agreement.

Just because they didn’t fight with each other what he had to do didn’t change.

“Where are you going?”

“I will do my job.”

“You’re going to attack there by yourself right now?”

“Is there anything wrong with that? “A detective does his job.”

“Are you not planning on cooperating with each other?”

“If the detective says you will give priority to my orders I will consider it positively.”

“Ahaha. Be good at telling jokes. That’s actually what I’m going to say here. “This side has the command and leadership.”

“Then the negotiations have collapsed. “Then I’ll leave.”

Ludger told us to go our separate ways and was about to leave.

Because there was nothing better about being associated with her than this.

But he had no choice but to stop leaving immediately.

Did you remember something?

no.

This is because Casey Selmore pointed his cane at Ludger’s back as he was leaving.

“Don’t move.”

“…What is this?”

Ludger spoke as if protesting without looking back.

“What are you doing? That’s what Mr. Ludger said right? Tell me to do my job. “I am a detective so I do detective work.”

“What does that have to do with now?”

“You know. “It has to be there.”

A certain confidence can be felt in Casey’s voice when he says that.

Ludger suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu.

“I can clearly tell by looking at the back. no. that’s right. “I know for sure.”

A similar situation.

Ludger also experienced this in the Delica Kingdom three years ago.

“It’s been a while hasn’t it?”

“….”

“How long are you going to pretend it’s not happening? “Do I look like a fool?”

Casey smiled showing his overlapping teeth.

“Or should I call you this? Professor James Moriarty.”