The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 70



◈ Episode 70 Magical Synesthesia (3)

After Flora left and Ludger was left alone he recalled his conversation with her a while ago.

‘I wondered how they could find me but I guess it was because of the smell.’

Flora Lumos was born with a constitution that allows her to feel magic through different senses.

Even if you look at the same magic you see different colors and smell different smells.

At first I was skeptical but I was convinced thanks to her reaction after seeing <Kline’s Disease>.

‘There was a loophole in my “Ater Nocturnus” as well.’

It was not possible to avoid everyone’s attention simply by erasing one’s presence.

A very subtle reverberation of magic power from a magic beast.

Flora was able to smell it and followed the trail to find him.

Even considering that she was an unusual case Ludger had no choice but to admit his mistake.

‘We perceive magic through smell and sight. There really was a reason why you took the top spot in the second year. ‘It’s understandable that he’s been toying with several teachers.’

So what should we do next?

Looking at Flora’s reaction it seemed like she didn’t see what Ludger was doing in the Silent Forest that day.

There is some suspicion about this but there is no solid evidence.

Should I leave it alone or take action in advance?

‘The opponent is the daughter of a duke family that the empire is proud of. If you touch it it will arouse unnecessary suspicion.’

The academy is already in turmoil due to recent events so we can’t do anything more here.

However it seemed necessary to keep a closer eye on Flora than usual.

I needed more information about her.

‘I guess I can have Hans do the background investigation. Even so I never thought I would find someone with that type of constitution in Seorn.’

After all it is the best academy that teaches magic.

Both teachers and students. It is full of people who are all unusual.

Even the people he had seen so far were only a small part of this academy.

Having to endure two years in a place like this?

‘No matter how long it has been since I worked here two major incidents have already occurred. How many more will explode in the future?’

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And how well you can overcome it.

It was then.

I can feel a figure loitering in front of the door.

There are an unusually lot of people coming today.

“Come in. “The door is open.”

As Ludger said that I felt a flinching motion behind the door and then the door was carefully opened.

The girl I remembered peeking out through the half-open door.

Fine facial features and clear navy blue eyes.

And above all he even has gray hair that is hard to find even in Seorn.

“Is it Rine?”

“Yes yes.”

“What brought you here?”

“I… read the whole book.”

“Book… I see.”

Ludger recalled that he had given Linne a book on non-attribute magical power.

Liné who was only showing her face entered the teacher’s office with cautious steps.

It was as if he thought he could not make even the slightest mistake.

“I thought I should give it back to the teacher.”

“You mean that?”

“yes. “This is Mr. Ludger’s.”

I was wondering what he was going to say and I wondered if that was the reason.

Ludger shook his head and said.

“That book is not mine. “I also received nothing more than what I received.”

“Then this book….”

“You should keep that book.”

“yes yes?”

“You may have read it several times already but you will continue to need that book in the future. There will be times when it doesn’t come to mind. Better to have it just in case.”

“still….”

“A product can only have its value if there is a suitable user for it. “That book on non-attribute magical power will see the light in your possession rather than in my hands.”

Ludger took a moment to catch his breath and took off the rimless glasses on his face.

“I think at least it is a courtesy to the previous owner who entrusted me with this book.”

“….”

“So you don’t have to give it back to me you can keep it.”

“Is this really okay?”

Liné was also thinking that it was a pity.

I’ve already read and re-read it several times but I didn’t completely understand the content.

Still since it was not his he came to Ludger with the idea of ​​returning it to its original owner.

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“of course.”

Ludger actually said he would entrust this book to her.

“Because I believe you will keep the book well and not damage it.”

“Oh that…”

Line couldn’t bear to say anything.

What Ludger said confused her head.

‘You believe it? me?’

Liné felt dizzy.

Ludger’s words kept ringing in her head.

‘Why do you believe it? Teacher you didn’t see me much. Is there a good reason for that? Or is it because I simply possess non-attribute magical power?’

Suddenly a thought occurred to me.

Ludger knew about the previous owner of this book another owner of non-attribute magical power.

So did you hear something from that person?

“I….”

“what?”

“So…”

Line couldn’t bear to ask. Even when I open my mouth the only things that come out are languages ​​that are not listed.

It was because my head wasn’t working properly because of Ludger’s direct words.

Line’s face turned red.

“If you have nothing to say let’s just leave. There aren’t many classes left.”

“…yes.”

In the end Line had no choice but to give up asking and leave the teacher’s office.

Liné was still dizzy and walked down the hallway with unsteady steps.

* * *

‘Oh that’s right.’

After walking aimlessly and reaching a deserted garden Liné finally regained her senses.

‘I was going to ask about teaching assistants as well.’

I was so embarrassed and without context that I didn’t even think about asking.

But when it comes to going back the timing seems very ambiguous.

‘Now that I think about it it seemed like senior Flora also came to see Mr. Ludger. Did he also come to work as an assistant to Mr. Ludger?’

He is the top second-year student and holds the title of a rare genius in Seorn.

Flora Lumos was quite famous even among first graders.

Although he comes from a great family unlike other nobles he does not form a faction and only takes one childhood friend with him.

But no one touched her or tried to embrace her.

Because she is that kind of person.

That Flora Lumos came to Ludger’s teacher’s office. Naturally I couldn’t help but be curious.

‘no. Let’s refrain from unnecessary interest. ‘I have to spend the remaining time in the library preparing for my next class.’

Just as I was about to think that I heard the sound of conversation beyond the trees in the garden.

uh?

Line had no choice but to stop when she saw the students who soon appeared.

They were students from aristocratic background who were immediately noticeable even from afar.

Also I am not on good terms with myself as usual.

‘ah….’

Among them the grumpy-looking man at the forefront was Line who was a very unpleasant subject.

Not long ago he approached Line and asked her to go out with him as if he was doing her a favor.

Line who couldn’t have known that he had approached her because of his appearance turned around as carefully as possible and spoke.

In the first place it would be impossible for a student who was proud of being a noble to listen to the words of a commoner.

In the end Line coldly pushed him away and naturally he developed a grudge against her.

‘I really hate it.’

In addition a group of people who were jealous of Line’s recent relationship with the third princess and were secretly arguing with her had joined in.

‘What should I do about this? I never thought I’d meet you here.’

There was no way they would leave her alone.

Line has learned from past experience that it is better to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

She immediately looked away and found a place to hide.

‘Let’s go inside first.’

Line headed deeper into the untouched part of the garden.

Because the site of Seorn is so large even the scale of the gardens and parks created was extraordinary.

Marble fountains colorful flower fields and long tree-lined streets.

There are some artificial forests or small open spaces which were sometimes used for students to socialize outdoors.

Some say that there is a secret place in this large garden that is hidden from the eyes of others but I don’t know about it.

‘Let’s hide for now.’

Line moved immediately.

She went inside the garden.

The arched pergola where vines and beautiful pink flowers grew and blocked the sunlight stretched like a long tunnel.

When I walked inside it felt like I was walking through a door to another world.

As you leave the pergola what you see is a lush green forest.

‘There was a place like this too.’

Since she had just entered this school and didn’t know much about the geography or structure she was amazed every time she came across a new place.

Liné perked her ears and looked at the situation outside.

‘Did you go?’

I can still hear them softly talking among themselves.

Are you planning to spread a mat around here?

‘But I don’t think it will come this far.’

I could kill some time around here and then take a detour to avoid the noble students.

With that in mind Line leaned against a suitable tree and suddenly turned her head in a certain direction.

‘Is this a song?’

A singing voice was heard from inside the forest.

‘Who’s in there?’

It could have just been assumed that someone was singing but Line felt strangely curious.

The song was good to listen to but it also gave me a feeling of déjà vu as if I had heard it somewhere before.

‘Similar feeling to when I received a book from Professor Ludger.’

Intrigued Liné unconsciously took steps toward the source of the sound.

‘Let’s just check.’

There’s still time left until Ludger’s class anyway.

With that in mind Liné headed into the forest and was greeted by a small clearing.

It is not a naturally occurring place. The vacant lot was very clean as if someone had been maintaining it for some time.

Moreover there was even a small flower bed nearby.

‘Who is it? Did the gardener do it?’

With that in mind I slowly walked towards the center of the vacant lot.

The tune that was heard a moment ago was no longer heard.

Has someone here already left?

That was when I was thinking about that.

“Who is it? “This must be a place no one visits.”

The voice came from right behind me out of thin air.

Liné was startled and looked back.

There was a fairly large arum tree occupying a corner of the clearing and someone was sitting on a thick branch looking down at her.

“Who are you?”

“hmm?”

The young man who seemed to be the owner of the flower bed questioned Liné’s reaction and eventually realized that she had just come here by chance.

He let out a small laugh and jumped down from the tree landing lightly in front of Rine.

Liné’s eyes widened at the quick movements.

“Did it come here by chance?”

“Oh that…”

It was too late for Line to recognize who the other person was.

Looking at his name tag he was a second year student and more than anything the dark blue hair he had was hard to recognize.

“P Freuden… Senpai?”

Freuden Ulburg.

The eldest son of the Ulburg family which symbolizes the wolf one of the three ducal families of the Exilion Empire.

And he is a student who is evaluated as the leader of the noble faction in Seorn.

‘Was this a flower bed managed by Mr. Freuden?!’

Line realized that she had entered the tiger’s den.

Rumors about Freuden were already widespread among other students.

His notoriety was especially evident among the common people.

No matter what anyone says he is the head of a faction made up of noble students who openly despise and harass commoners.

Being the eldest son of the Freuden family which no one except the imperial family could compare to also played a role.

So commoner students were afraid of Freuden. Some even say that the reason noble students look down on and harass commoners was actually an order from above.

For commoner students Freuden was the final boss they had to be wary of and fear more than anyone else.

To meet Freuden Ulburg alone in a place like this.

‘It’s ruined.’

Line wondered whether she should run away right now.