The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 234



◈ Episode 234 Accidental Encounter (1)

It was almost two hours later when Ludger came down from the second floor.

Hans who had been waiting below with his arms crossed grumbled when he spotted Ludger coming down with trudging steps.

“Why are you so late? “I thought I was going crazy waiting.”

“…I’m not late because I want to be late.”

This was the result of somehow reducing the time that would have otherwise taken.

“I don’t know what happened up there but you still came dressed nicely.”

Hans took a quick look at the clothes Ludger was wearing.

Ludger usually wears luxurious clothes but this time I had a strong feeling that he put in extra effort.

Clothing made of black-toned material and gorgeously decorated with finely crafted silver.

The combination of only two colors black and silver rather than looking boring created an extreme antique feeling through moderation.

The threads were extravagant and the colors matched well as if they were tailored to the character of Ludger Cellisi.

Although he didn’t seem to realize it the guests gathered around him were already amazed at Ludger’s appearance.

“Who is that person? “Where on earth did you get those clothes?”

“wait for a sec. “That person is Ludger Cellisi right?”

“Ludger Chelsea? Could it be that he is the one who published the magic thesis this time?”

One by one people began to recognize Ludger.

“older brother. “I think we need to get out of here quickly.”

“I guess so.”

Ludger also tried to leave after checking the reactions of those around him.

After going out I was trying to decide where to go when I ran into people who were coming into the store.

“uh? “Mr. Ludger?”

“Miss Selina. And Miss Merilda?”

Selina and Merilda looked at Ludger and widened their eyes.

The response was that they never thought they would meet in a place like this.

“What are you doing here Professor Ludger?”

Get notified for updates: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

“I came here to buy new clothes.”

“Oh I see. but. “Mr. Ludger seems to be very interested in clothes so it wouldn’t be strange for him to come here.”

In fact Ludger often changed his outfit in Seorn so it would not be strange to think that he was very interested in fashion.

‘That’s a habit I got from always disguising myself.’

It was convenient for Ludger to assume that he was just interested in fashion so he did not deny it.

At that time Merilda hit Selina with her forearm.

When Selina looked back at Merilda with a look that asked what was going on she said with her gaze.

‘what are you doing. Are you going to miss this opportunity?’

‘ah.’

Selina also realized something too late and opened her mouth.

‘What should I do?’

Merilda shook her head and sighed softly as she looked confused and didn’t know what to do.

Then he smiled brightly and spoke to Ludger.

“oh. Mr. Ludger. “I never thought I’d see you here.”

“Oh yeah.”

“Originally Selina and I went out shopping today. But what should we do about this? “Did I suddenly have an appointment?”

“You mean a promise?”

“yes. That also just occurred to me a little while ago! I can’t believe I’m finally remembering the important promise I made in advance. What happened to my mind too? Ho ho ho. “I can’t even tell what I ate for breakfast this morning?”

At that point shouldn’t you be taking dementia medication?

Ludger’s words rose up in his throat but he managed to hold them back.

“So by the way I’ll just go! Ms. Selina. Go for it!”

“yes yes?!”

“hi!”

Soon Merylda suddenly disappears.

Selina and Ludger didn’t even have time to catch her.

The atmosphere was starting to become awkward but even then more and more eyes were looking in this direction within the store.

Ludger thought it couldn’t go on like this so he held Selina’s hand and walked out of the House of Verdi.

“Excuse me for a moment.”

“Uh huh?”

When Ludger held her hand Selina could not say a word and was dragged outside by his hand.

The two naturally mingled with the crowd and were able to stop only when they reached a reasonably quiet street.

Ludger glanced back.

I wondered if there was someone following me from the store but fortunately there was no such person.

The fact that the streets were crowded with people helped in this regard.

“Miss Selina. Are you okay?”

“….”

Selina didn’t answer.

Join our discord and ping me to update more chapters. Discord: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

She was staring at Ludger’s hand holding hers with a bright red face.

“Miss Selina?”

“yes yes?! “Did you call me?!”

“Are you okay?”

“What?!”

“Your face is red. “Are you sick somewhere?”

“iced coffee!”

Selina quickly let go of Ludger’s hand and then patted her cheek with both hands.

Her cheeks were full of heat.

So much so that her face looks redder than her pink hair.

“I guess it’s because it’s hotter.”

“but. “It’s gotten a lot hotter these days.”

“yes. “That’s right.”

“I’m more sorry than that. “I think he had some business to run at the clothing store but he got caught up in it because of me.”

“Oh no! I’m fine! On the contrary I am grateful.”

“What do you mean by thank you?”

“It’s nothing!”

Selina clenched and unclenched her hands.

A little while ago I was holding Ludger’s hand with this hand.

I felt like I could still feel that vivid texture and warmth.

Then suddenly I realized.

Why did Merilda stay away?

Selina instinctively thought that she should not miss this opportunity.

“Hey Mr. Ludger!”

“yes. Why are you like that? “He sang it so loudly.”

“Ho are you busy right now?!”

Ludger thought about Selina’s question for a moment and then came up with an answer.

“It’s not particularly busy. “The reason I came here in the first place was to take a break.”

Selina’s face lit up at those words.

“Then then. Mr. Ludger. “Would you like to have a meal together?”

“….”

“Oh no?”

Ludger thought for a moment as Selina looked anxious and asked.

By the time we had already left this place Hans quickly retreated.

‘I don’t think I can be asked to guide Hans like this.’

I don’t mind walking around alone but it was strange that I met a coworker from the same workplace after a long time and he turned down the offer.

To be exact I couldn’t think of any good reason to refuse.

“yes. “Let’s do that.”

A bright smile appeared on Selina’s face which was almost gloomy because she thought she would be rejected.

At the same time flowers around me seemed to be blooming as well.

“Okay then! “Let’s go eat together!”

“All right.”

Haha. Haha.

Selina took a deep breath for a moment and took Ludger’s hand.

Ludger just watched the scene in silence.

“This way!”

Selina said deliberately turning her head to avoid showing her red face.

In fact it was difficult to hide the red earlobes between the pink hair that shined dazzlingly in the sunlight.

‘oh my god. I’ve got your hands on it!’

Selina had to struggle to suppress the corners of her mouth that kept rising as she pulled Ludger’s hand.

I was worried that if I pretended to be crazy and held my hand Ludger might turn away with a straight face.

Still I gathered courage because I couldn’t miss this long-awaited opportunity to become a genius.

Fortunately Ludger did not reject her touch or throw it away.

It may have been out of consideration for her but that alone made Selina’s mood skyrocket.

“I found a good store. “Let’s go there.”

Selina led Ludger by holding his hand.

Merilda who was watching the scene from afar clenched her fists.

‘good job! Selina!’

I was worried about what would happen if Selina couldn’t accept it even if we made room for her.

Since Selina is so shy there was a high possibility that we would break up without even speaking properly.

Moreover my attempts to contact Ludger have been unsuccessful several times recently and I have become depressed.

I thought that if I missed that opportunity again it would be really difficult for Merilda at that time.

‘You’ve grown. Selina.’

Merilda shed tears of emotion at the growth of her fellow teacher who was like a baby bird but she could not completely let go of her feelings yet.

It is said that Selina has gathered the courage to take a step forward now but it cannot be guaranteed that the subsequent process will go perfectly.

‘Furthermore this meeting was a complete coincidence that no one expected. First of all I think I’m going to guide you to the restaurant where you originally planned to eat but will Selina be able to do it well after that?’

If you use up all the bullets you have prepared what awaits you is inevitable defeat.

It was tempting to expect Ludger to take the lead but if you think about it hoping for that from Ludger itself was too wishful thinking.

Ludger didn’t seem interested in dating at first.

I should say that he seems like a person who invests his entire life in just one quest including the fact that he recently presented a paper at Arcane Chamber.

‘It’s too greedy to expect a person like that to lead.’

In the end Selina’s role was important and Merylda had a duty to watch over it.

Merilda naturally blended into the crowd and followed Ludger and Selina.

There were so many people that it would be easy to miss her but Selina’s pink hair was quite rare so she was easy to find in the crowd.

That’s how Merylda started following him.

There was one more person following behind him.

‘What is that woman?’

Hans who had disappeared looked suspiciously at Merilda who was following Ludger and Selina.

‘You seem like a teacher from Seorn but why are you following in your brother’s footsteps?’

When Merilda met Ludger she suddenly said that she had an appointment and left Selina behind.

The behavior was so unnatural and suspicious.

‘For a teacher like him his attitude is quite suspicious.’

no way?

Hans suddenly had an uneasy thought.

‘Are you doubting your brother’s identity?’

Seeing that he was following me like that it seemed like that was a possibility.

As I thought about it the fact that I moved with Selina also bothered me.

‘Besides that pink-haired girl. ‘It’s the person at the festival back then.’

Hans was one of those who knew about what happened on the last day of the festival.

Selina says she’s okay now and barely remembers what happened that day but Merilda who sticks around with Selina doesn’t seem so innocent.

‘Maybe he’s after something from you.’

If things continue like this my brother is in danger.

Hans was worried.

I had to get that purple-haired woman away from my brother but I couldn’t do it with my own strength.

Even though the opponent looks like that he is Seorn’s teacher. It was clear that he was much stronger than me.

‘Let’s ask for help first and then continue to follow.’

Hans immediately ordered a rat to put the note in its mouth.

“Go tell it.”

Snap!

The rat responded to Hans’ words by crying and then disappeared down the alley.

After sending the rat away Hans made up his mind and carefully followed Merilda.

A strange chase began one after another.

* * *

“Mr. Ludger. “It’s here.”

The place Selina guided us to was a restaurant on a busy street.

Perhaps because it was quite popular the restaurant was crowded with customers even outside.

“I made a reservation. I heard this place is very popular. Come on in.”

Selina was planning to quickly show off the advantages of the shop she discovered.

But she faced a big unexpected problem.

“yes? “Yes you don’t have a reservation?”

“Is your reservation date today?”

“yes. “It’s lunch today.”

“Let’s see.” “Is Merilda not there?”

“uh….”

Selina thought Oops.

When I made a reservation at the store I gave my name as Merilda.

“I came in his place because he was accompanying him.”

“I’m sorry sir. “According to store regulations you must be the person whose name is on the reservation list.”

“So how long will it take to get inside?”

“There are over 30 customers waiting outside alone. “I think you’ll have to wait at least two hours.”

“This can’t be right.”

Selina felt like the sky was falling.

If it weren’t for Ludger I might have collapsed on the floor.

“Is there a problem?”

“ah. “Mr. Ludger.”

“omg!”

When Ludger came forward and asked about the situation the store employee who recognized Ludger widened his eyes.

“Now please wait a moment!”

He hurried inside chatted with the chef and then came up to Ludger and Selina in a huff.

“Huh. Huh. customer. You’re lucky. “A spot was available at the right time.”

“yes? “Just a little while ago all the seats were full…”

“Just now! One team of guests canceled their reservation! You are truly lucky. “Opportunities like this are rare!”

“and. “Really?”

Selina is purely happy.

But Ludger knew.

The employee’s answer changed after seeing his face.

They probably took empty tables from the restaurant’s supply room and created seats that didn’t exist before.

No matter how much I thought about it it was clear that he recognized me.

In fact in addition to the staff guarding the entrance several staff members came out and were watching.

‘You don’t have to do it like that.’

Doesn’t this make you uncomfortable because it feels like this side is paying attention?

Still it made Selina happy so it may have been a good thing in the end.

“Guests. Have a nice meal.”

As Ludger entered the store he patted the shoulder of an employee who bowed his head.

In the sense that you did well.

The employee’s eyes widened at the sight but then he lowered his head even more as if he was moved.

“Mr. Ludger. I’m really glad there’s an empty seat left. “I feel really lucky today!”

Selina had a feeling.

Today is the real day!

“I will use this momentum today to guide you clearly! Be prepared!”

“Oh yeah.”

Is it a determination?

‘Don’t they usually tell you to look forward to it?’

Selina was so elated that she did not realize her mistake.

Seeing that Ludger decided to just keep his mouth shut.