The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 67



◈ Episode 67 Relic

Ludger traveled the continent in search of relics.

To be exact the original of the ‘pieces’ he is collecting.

It was to make it.

I encountered many cities many countries and many ethnic groups.

As a result there were times when I unintentionally encountered relics that had nothing to do with the piece.

Even if you are an ordinary wizard you will never encounter a relic in your lifetime.

On the other hand Ludger has seen several relics so far.

When it came to Relic Ludger could be seen as a person with more experience than anyone else.

“Stay still.”

It chants as if giving a command and generates magical power.

The <Almighty Stone> violently generated magical power as if to resist Ludger but Ludger was not surprised.

Sometimes unusual relics have this ‘will’.

A small mystery caused by the strangely powerful power of relics.

The all-powerful stone exists to fulfill the desires of others.

The reason why Relic scatters waves of desire around is because its blind purpose of ‘gratifying desires’ has sublimated into will and has an effect on the surroundings.

In a way the relic was also a cursed item.

That’s why he resisted Ludger but Ludger laughed at Relic’s will.

“You can’t make my ‘real’ wish come true anyway. “Not in any way.”

Even before the Almighty Stone Ludger did not believe in the Almighty Stone itself.

You say your wish will be granted?

I’m sure they will listen. But that would be within the range allowed by the stone’s power.

How can it be said that it grants wishes?

A wish that has limitations is not a wish after all.

It’s nothing more than a fake.

“If it’s such a fake be fake and follow what I tell you.”

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The all-powerful stone did not give up.

Instead of scattering the powerful magic wave around it focused on one Ludger.

Green magical energy enveloped Ludger’s body.

Ludger frowned at the magic seeping into his mind.

“What a useless struggle.”

However it did not do anything to push away or block the stone’s magic.

Rather as if to show off he further increased his magical power in the hand holding the stone and committed a bold act.

Wooooow!

Then the person who was confused was the all-powerful stone.

What on earth is this person doing? Instead of defending yourself you actually accept magic power?

The all-powerful stone did not stop invading Ludger’s mind as it questioned his actions.

The moment I entered Ludger’s inner self thinking that it was actually a good thing.

Rattling!

The magical power that the all-powerful stone sent out was blocked at some point as if it was hitting a wall.

What’s stopping me?

The all-powerful stone whose purpose is to respond to the inner desires of humans was suspicious of the situation in which it could no longer enter Ludger’s interior.

Did he stop it by pretending it wasn’t Ludger? Why?

I knew right away that that wasn’t the case.

It was not Ludger’s magical power that blocked the Almighty Stone.

A disparate power that is completely separate from Ludger’s magical power. What stopped the Almighty Stone was a strange force that could not even be classified.

It is a power that cannot be understood. It’s not even analyzed.

horsepower? no. This heterogeneous energy was completely different from that.

Higher than that. As if something else was watching and protecting him.

“Better stop there.”

Ludger warned thus about the ‘will’ possessed by the all-powerful stone.

“If you go any further than that it won’t be good for you or me.”

Ludger’s warning was not simply bravado.

This was sincere advice.

The conviction that if you try to go any further than that something worse will happen.

If the all-powerful stone had emotions it would have been moved to tears by that statement.

However the will of the all-powerful stone is only to carry out its role to the best of its ability. There is no emotional element involved.

The all-powerful stone accepted Ludger’s offer.

If you try to go any further you will be ruined to the point where you will never see the light of day again.

If that happens he will not be able to perform his role in the future.

Ssssss.

“Well done.”

The all-powerful stone broke his will.

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To be exact it was closer to hitting a wall and stopping but it was the will of the stone that made that choice.

Ludger put his power into the Almighty Stone and forcibly entered one ‘wish’.

“A fragment of this relic I carry.”

With the hand that wasn’t holding the stone I took a piece out of my inner pocket.

“Tell me where the remaining four fragments are.”

At that moment a dazzling green light burst out from the Almighty Stone.

If it were an open area the light would be so clear and strong that it could be clearly seen even from a very long distance away.

However in a closed space where the magic wave was blocked the light ultimately only illuminated the inside.

When the light has completely disappeared.

Ludger took his hand off the Almighty Stone.

“Two?”

2 pieces.

That is the number of fragments that this all-powerful stone showed in response to Ludger’s ‘wish’.

What Ludger wanted was the location of all four but the limit the stone could show was only two.

And of those two one of them he already knew roughly the location of.

‘As a result the income obtained is only the location of one piece.’

It was a truly unsightly effect for a stone that was supposed to grant wishes but Ludger decided to think positively of it.

Just by finding one more piece whose whereabouts are unknown he saved what could have been years of wasted time.

‘Even so I didn’t know it would be this close.’

The whereabouts of the piece he unintentionally discovered.

Because it was already in a large city called Lederbelk.

“I’m glad I found out at least one thing.”

Ugh.

The almighty stone vibrated slightly as if protesting to Ludger.

If this helped you please take yourself outside.

However Ludger lightly dismissed that will.

“You are a dangerous object. He will continue to destroy those who come under his influence. “You will continue to stay here.”

Ugh!

The all-powerful stone tried to protest harshly but Ludger had already covered his body with a shadow and had seeped into the darkness.

The Almighty Stone left alone blinked green light as if in protest but soon became quiet.

Because there was no one to hear it.

* * *

After returning to the room I sat down on the sofa for a moment to rest due to the mana I had exhausted.

After all jumping over space is not something you will do many times.

It’s dizzy and nauseating and more than anything it consumes a lot of magical power.

In addition to that he used up his strength to use the All-Purpose Stone.

It’s a good thing that I didn’t collapse from exhaustion.

[───]

Noise flowing into the brain.

I frowned at that and roughly shoveled the pill into my mouth.

The magical energy contained in the medicine spreads throughout the body and replenishes the consumed magical energy but it is not enough.

This time more time was needed because a lot of magical power was consumed.

“I’m going to turn.”

To avoid hearing this noise I always carried medicine in my mouth.

Of course this time I benefited from this annoying noise.

The almighty stone infiltrated my mind but thanks to that I was able to get through it without getting seriously hurt.

Still I can’t help but feel annoyed.

It’s fortunate that it’s now ‘stage 1’ but if it gets worse than this recovery is also a task.

I lightly pressed my finger on my itching forehead as if doing acupressure.

Maybe it was because I stayed still for about 30 minutes that the noise coming from my head suddenly disappeared.

Is it over?

I sighed in relief and got up. Now that I know the whereabouts of the piece I was planning to make some inquiries.

As I held the contact crystal ball and let the magical power flow a response came immediately.

[older brother. Did you call me?]

“okay.”

Hans responded immediately as if he had been waiting. Even though it was already past midnight and it was late I received it like this.

He must have been waiting for me to contact him.

[The fact that you contacted me like this means that everything you were trying to solve is over?]

“It ended sooner than expected. “Thanks to you I have some free time.”

[That’s a good thing.]

“You can move up your appointment time. “If you do that the weekend would be better.”

[I still thought it was the right time. So I don’t think I contacted you just to tell you this. Is there anything else?]

Is it Hans after all?

Maybe it’s because he’s been working with me for quite a long time so he’s quick to notice things like this.

“I found one more piece.”

[…Where?]

“It was in Lederbelk. “Focus on auction houses.”

[It’s an auction house. There must be only one Auction House in Lederbelk.]

“okay.”

If there is an auction house in Lederbelk there is only one.

Lederbelk’s one-of-a-kind auction house <Kunst>

It is one of the auction houses operated by Luke Company the largest auction company in the Exilion Empire and the branch in Ledervelk is one of the largest in the continent.

The influence of this Kunst auction house was not simply limited to Lederbelk or the Exilion Empire.

Kunst Auction House has a very high participation rate because wealthy people from all continents can come together to purchase items.

Money always calls for money.

High-quality antiques items steeped in history and even outstanding artifacts.

Rich people flock to good products.

And those people invest huge amounts of money to show off their wealth.

This auction house is where so much money is exchanged that even I who earns a huge salary from Seorn am speechless.

When such an overwhelming winning bid comes out the rumor spreads and attracts the attention of people from other countries.

A virtuous cycle of money that repeats itself.

That created the current Kunst Auction House.

And if my prediction is correct the ‘piece’ I’m looking for will be at this Kunst auction house.

‘The timing isn’t bad since they said a big event will be held at the Kunst Auction House soon.’

Hans will be able to easily check the list of items that will soon be available at the Kunst auction house.

“Check the listings and know when things come up for auction.”

[I understand without saying that. But brother. Anyway isn’t the Kunst Auction House a bit big?]

“however?”

[Then I think the ‘usual’ method might be a bit difficult.]

From the slightly worried tone in Hans’ voice I realized what he was worried about.

“I know. “For now I plan to act as a proper customer.”

Kunst Auction House maintained tight security as it was a place where all kinds of rich people gathered.

When an auction is held knight-level personnel are hired to serve as security guards.

This means that the scale of the auction is huge and the reputation of Luke which conducts it is great.

Is it just an article? Even wizards took part in it and all valuable items were even affixed with security magic.

It was difficult to stick to the old ways in such a place.

“Don’t worry too much. “There is still a lot of time left anyway.”

[Well… I understand. First let’s check the list of items. Ugh?!]

“Why are you doing that?”

Suddenly Hans screamed and I wondered if something had happened.

[no. It’s not really a big deal. It’s because one of the annoying insectivores is making a noise.]

“A pesky insect eater?”

[Your brother called you. One is already here.]

“ah. “I see.”

It arrived earlier than expected.

At that moment a voice was heard shouting from beyond the crystal ball.

[madam! wait! I’m going!]

When I see Hans shouting like that I guess he came first.

[Anyway brother. I’ll see you around again soon.]

“okay. Have a hard time.”

I ended the call with Hans.

I would have gained something by using the Universal Stone and the people who tried to steal it would all have died.

With this the incident related to the wish-granting stone has come to an end.

‘I can almost erase all of the president’s doubts through this incident so that’s enough.’

Now it was time to return to the daily life of teacher Ludger Chelisi.

The only thing that bothered me was Flora Lumos.

‘I don’t think we ran into each other by chance in the forest.’

She came to exactly where I was.

Or did you happen to run into my location that night? Also in the silent forest?

But if it’s not just a coincidence if she came looking for me.

That makes even more sense.

The “Ather Nocturnus” I used is not something a student can perceive because it erases my own presence.

Even the president didn’t know me.

‘Flora lumos.’

Or is there something else unusual about her?

‘The good news is that judging by their reactions they didn’t see me using magic.’

Perhaps it was because the high-level destruction magic used by the President drew attention instead.

But that doesn’t change the fact that it may raise doubts about why I was there.

For now I just kept silent and let it go.

‘I have to be careful.’

It was also necessary to keep a close eye on Flora Lumos’ actions.

Still since I pointed it out loud this time it will probably be quiet for a while.

Thinking like that I fell into a late sleep.

Because I have to wake up early again tomorrow.

* * *

In front of the teacher’s office early in the morning.

I had no choice but to stop when I saw a girl loitering in front of the teacher’s office door.

“Flora Lumos.”

“uh? Ah ah! Mr. Lou Ludger?”

She was waiting for me in front of the teacher’s office already anxious because of what we had encountered yesterday.