The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 58



◈ Episode 58: Hiring a teaching assistant (3)

The period I gave Sedina Roshen was 2 days.

He said that until then I could leisurely submit my assistantship application.

However to put my words to nothing Sedina came to my accommodation with a neatly written application form an hour later.

I was out of breath from how quickly I had run.

“….”

I didn’t know that she would want to become an assistant that much so I accepted it with a bewildered expression and Sedina was appointed as my assistant through a formal process.

And class time the next day.

After handing the class materials to Sedina I told her to go first and put them on the podium and then slowly headed to the classroom.

‘First of all I need to let students know who my teaching assistant is.’

Even though Sedina appears somewhat lacking and delicate she is very thorough and straightforward in her treatment of others.

On the contrary she often shows herself wary of others and I suspect it may have something to do with the reason she joined the Black Dawn.

The only reason she acts strangely is in front of me thinking she’s from the First Order.

It’s unclear whether I should like it or not but it’s still easy to indulge in.

‘I guess I can just go in now.’

Grumble.

When I opened the door to the classroom and went inside Sedina who was standing on the podium saw me and hurriedly bowed her head to me.

“Good job.”

“yes yes.”

Although he only said one word Sedina trembled with emotion and left the classroom.

I naturally climbed onto the podium and glanced at the students.

‘Is there something strange about your reaction?’

Most of them were looking at me with wide eyes as if they couldn’t believe it.

No matter how I look at it I am certain that this reaction is because I chose Sedina as my assistant.

Is that really that surprising?

‘Besides why is he like that again?’

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In particular Flora Lumos’ gaze was so noticeable even among the students.

Although he was gritting his teeth to avoid showing his emotions he glared at me with a cruel gaze. For a moment I thought I had become a sinner.

I ignored her gaze and watched the other students’ reactions.

‘Maybe it’s because it’s been a while since the semester started but some students’ eyes are starting to change.’

Until now because it was the beginning of the semester some students had been hiding themselves just observing each other as if they were spying on each other.

Does this mean that the search war is over?

The mood of some students had changed considerably compared to the beginning of class.

If you’re talking about that opportunity it would be Aidan over there.

“Huh?”

Aidan must have felt my gaze and trembled.

The public sparring between Aidan and Jevan Palio was enough to cause a stir in the initially calm atmosphere of Seorn.

There was a werewolf incident before that but the blatant confrontation between commoners and noble students must have been the final blow.

I can’t necessarily say it’s Aidan’s fault.

This was going to happen someday and Aidan just happened to cut off the lead.

In some ways you could say that it was really unlucky for that guy.

Whatever it is it is true that it brought a wind to Seorn.

It’s time for the students who were influenced by it to begin to slowly reveal their true nature.

The problem is that no one knows whether it will go in a good direction or the opposite.

‘Maybe that’s why the classroom atmosphere is noisy right now.’

They are surprised or amazed that the teacher chose a teaching assistant or on the other hand they are glaring at us.

Looking at the various reactions I think that students are students after all.

“Quiet.”

The students who were talking among themselves quieted down at my words.

Anyway all the fuss is ultimately between students.

That means I don’t need to worry about it.

“Class begins.”

All a teacher needs to do is do well in class.

* * *

“That’s it. “What you learned today will be on the next test so be sure to review it when you get back.”

After the two-hour class was over.

After giving the students a simple assignment I put away the textbooks and tried to leave the classroom.

“Mr. Ludger. “I have a question.”

At that time one of the students raised his hand and said that.

Even after class I was careful not to refuse personal questions but this was the first time I was asked such a question.

Why?

Until then everyone was only looking at me and didn’t even think about approaching me.

“What are you curious about?”

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So since there was nothing I couldn’t answer I stared at the student who raised his hand and asked.

The first thing you see is hair as white as snow.

It was the same color as the ice cap I had seen in the northern Aret Mountains before moving to the Exilion Empire.

The moment I saw that iconic hair color I could think of her name.

“Julia Plumheart.”

“oh. “You remember my name.”

“Because you are a student taking my lecture.”

Julia Plumheart.

White hair pale skin and a strange atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re freezing just by getting close.

However she always has an alluring yet gentle smile.

To put it bluntly it was a smile that seemed dark on the inside.

However the most memorable reason is that she was the valedictorian of the first year of school who ranked first in this year’s entrance exam scores.

What’s more he is an unrivaled rookie who is promoted as a promising star in the Magic Tower.

‘Until now I just quietly listened to class but this is surprising.’

I thought it was because he didn’t show it off himself but now you’re asking a question.

“So what are you curious about?”

If the question asked by the rookie at the Magic Tower is about magic?

I stood still and waited for Julia’s question.

“How did you select your teaching assistant?”

I was wondering what it was was it related to teaching assistants?

There is no need to answer something like that.

“I saw it myself and chose it.”

“Then are there any conditions? For example his magic skills are good enough to be suitable for becoming an instructor.”

At her words all the students looked at me with curious eyes.

* * *

Julia’s question seemed like she was just asking out of pure curiosity but that wasn’t the case.

Her intention was to stab Ludger.

You suddenly hired a teaching assistant. Are you sure that the current teaching assistant has the appropriate abilities?

Her question was implicitly an interrogation.

“Or are you from a famous place whose name you can easily recognize?”

When Ludger didn’t answer Julia asked a more explicit question this time.

That is ultimately the intention of the question.

Did you receive something from the teaching assistant to select him?

Although Ludger might have felt bad about that subtle attack he just stared at Julia with calm eyes.

Eventually when everyone’s attention was focused his mouth opened.

“There is only one thing I look for when I select someone to be a teaching assistant.”

“What is that?”

“tenacity.”

Julia was momentarily speechless at such a confident answer.

“When I look at or select someone I don’t look at things like rank or title or honor. Look only at character. “The reason I chose my current teaching assistant is because he has become a good person.”

“So you’re saying you don’t consider anything else when selecting a teaching assistant?”

“That’s right. Anyone is welcome as long as they have character. Of course you have to interview me before that. There will be a basic question and answer session.”

Ludger said that and lashed out at Julia.

“But it looks like you can’t be my assistant.”

“….”

Julia’s face which had been laughing heartily changed as if she had been hit.

What he said was to say that she had a bad personality.

Ludger looked around at the other students without even looking at Julia’s reaction.

“Is there anyone else who wants to ask another question?”

“Oh here it is!”

Ludger’s eyes turned to where the sound came from.

What I saw there were Aidan and Leo Tesey. It appeared that it was Leo who spoke but it was Aidan who was embarrassed.

“What else are you curious about? Aidan.”

“Huh?”

“Wouldn’t you like to ask a question because you were curious?”

Aidan hesitated to answer Ludger’s question.

Clearly it was Leo who raised his hand and the atmosphere suddenly shifted to him.

Leo was next to him and tapped his shoulder telling him to cheer up.

However rather than blaming Leo I thought now would be an opportunity to ask Ludger a question.

However the question that came out of my mouth was something completely different.

“This time… have you heard the rumor about a stone that grants wishes?”

Aidan said this himself and wondered what a stupid question it was.

I was so embarrassed that my brain froze and I just blurted out random words without thinking.

I was going to ask you about Master.

Tayce and Leo who were cheering from the side also asked ‘What are you doing all of a sudden?’ He stared at Aidan with an expression like

“I heard.”

“…!”

Students said ‘You’re going to answer this again?’ It became an unbelievable face.

“that….”

“I heard it but I want to tell you that it’s a rumor. Or even though you are a student taking my class you don’t really believe such false rumors do you?”

There was no one who could answer that question.

This is because everyone knew that the question was not asked out of genuine curiosity.

“When you have time to worry about such nonsense hone your magic a little. “You know that the first evaluation day is coming soon right?”

Ludger’s voice became even heavier and weighed down the entire classroom.

First assessment test.

An exam that all grades in Seorn quickly face with the new semester.

It was already approaching.

“Those who did not produce proper results at that time will be considered as being distracted by meaningless rumors and not being faithful to their studies. “You’ll know when you see it.”

Some students swallowed their saliva at Ludger’s last words.

“Does anyone have any more questions?”

“….”

“If you don’t have it I’ll go.”

With those words Ludger left the classroom.

Sedina who was waiting for Ludger with her back against the wall next to the door saw Ludger come out and hurriedly welcomed him.

“oh. Thank you for your hard work on that class. “Mr. Seo.”

“Could it be that you’ve been waiting this whole time?”

“yes. “It just so happened.”

“From next time please wait comfortably in the teaching assistant’s office. “Don’t waste your time in useless places.”

“Oh yes!”

Even after answering that question Sedina was wringing her hands as if she still had something to say to Ludger.

“Is there anything else left to say?”

“uh. “That…”

Ludger recalled Sedina Roshen’s reaction and Julia’s question to him.

“Is this something to do with Julia Plumheart?”

“Oh no that’s…!”

“Looking at the reaction I guess it’s true. Don’t worry. “I have no intention of inquiring about personal matters.”

“…yes.”

Sedina nodded with relief at Ludger’s answer.

“Take it.”

“Four four?! Ah?”

When Ludger handed over the pile of assignments he was holding Sedina hurriedly stretched out his arm and accepted it.

It was so sudden that she stumbled but she managed to keep her balance.

“Get it sorted out before work today.”

“yes yes.”

“Answer only once.”

“yes!”

“okay.”

At that moment the back door of the classroom opened and a girl with long navy blue hair approached Ludger.

Flora Lumos.

Upon seeing her appearance Sedina took a step back with a pile of assignments in her arms.

“Flora Lumos. “What’s the matter?”

“I heard that the teacher chose a teaching assistant….”

“As you can see. First I chose one person. But why do you ask that?”

“that….”

Flora Lumos wanted to ask Ludger.

Why didn’t you tell me when you were hiring a teaching assistant?

Then belatedly I realized what I was thinking.

oh my god. You’re trying to ask me why I didn’t offer to be a teaching assistant. Doesn’t it seem as if someone is jealous when they see it?

Flora thought this wasn’t acting like her usual self.

Looking at Flora who kept groaning internally and clenching and unclenching her fists Ludger asked angrily.

“Or are you planning to apply for a teaching assistant?”

“Oh no?! Why me?!”

Flora raised her voice without realizing it and shouted that.

She belatedly realized her obscene behavior and covered her mouth with her hand.

Her pale cheeks turned red.

“I see. “It’s okay if you don’t like it.”

“Oh no so….”

“However opportunities are always open. If you change your mind you can apply. “You might be able to do it.”

After saying those words Ludger turned his back.

Flora who was left alone stared blankly at Ludger’s back as he walked away across the hallway.

You can do it.

What on earth did that mean?

Flora clenched her fists and chewed her lips.

‘…it’s annoying.’

Either you are worrying about trivial things or Rude has been worrying about you ever since your first class.

Flora was at a loss as she had no way of knowing how this happened.

“joy.”

Still it doesn’t show on the outside.

Because she always had to be proud within Seorun.

* * *

Ludger who returned to his private teacher’s office was unable to rest and had no choice but to stand up again.

[Mr. Ludger? Could you please come to my room for a moment?]

This is because the president himself called Ludger.

Why?

Ludger didn’t have time to ask that.

The pager was turned off as soon as I finished my business.

In the end Ludger had no choice but to walk to the president’s office.

I took the elevator of the main building and went up to the top where the president’s office was.

Ludger crossed the hallway reached the door and gently knocked on the door with his fingertip.

dripping.

“This is Ludger Chelisi.”

“Please come in.”

The door opened by itself with the president’s voice.

There was only one president inside. Ludger naturally sat down in the empty seat across from the president.

“What did you call me for?”

“Mr. Ludger. “Have you heard the rumor?”

What came back to me was a question not an answer.

Rather what does rumor mean?

“There are rumors about an all-powerful stone that grants wishes.”

“You mean the all-powerful stone?”

Ludger nodded.

“I heard it at first glance. “It seems to be quite popular among students.”

“As expected.”

“However I thought it was just a rumor so I didn’t pay much attention to it.”

“ah. “Mr. Ludger thought it was a rumor?”

The president shook his head with a smile whose true intentions were unknown.

And then he made a bombshell statement.

“Actually the almighty stone that makes wishes come true is real.”