The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 90



◈ Episode 90 First Order Esmeralda (2)

Ludger thought to himself.

Did Esmeralda just ask herself this question without thinking?

no.

This was clearly a remark made with suspicion about him.

If I’m not mistaken it feels like the temperature around him has risen a few degrees.

no. It was actually going up.

[say it. What kind of wind suddenly blew and made you have a subordinate?]

The question was simple but the meaning behind it was not simple.

A surge of heat began to take shape and soon it began to take shape.

flame.

At first it was just the size of a fist but before he knew it it was encroaching around him with tentacles made of flame.

My skin was numb because of the tingling.

A normal person would have stuttered in embarrassment or reflexively counterattacked feeling that their life was in danger.

Because somehow living was more important than dying.

That is a natural reaction and choice.

‘But that shouldn’t be the case.’

Ludger suppressed his body’s tendency to react on its own.

Even in a situation where you never know when the other side will suddenly grab this side’s leash and twist it.

Even though the gradually rising heat bothered him.

He stared at the flames quietly without stopping to breathe.

“You talk as if you know me very well.”

[Hehe?]

In this situation making statements that provoke the other person is objectively no different from madness.

If someone had seen this scene they would have stopped him and asked why he did that.

But Ludger did not hesitate.

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There was no need for that.

“You ask for help first and then you conclude arbitrarily. “Did I look funny for staying quiet since I infiltrated Seorn?”

When Esmeralda let out an overtly annoyed voice it was Esmeralda who took a step back.

[what. In the first place you were the one who did something you normally wouldn’t do.]

“I always do my best with my changed status. And now he is Seorn’s new teacher named Ludger Chelisi. “How would a teacher like that look if he didn’t have a teaching assistant?”

[…So you put one of the organization’s third orders under it?]

“I just decided that this would be better than having a guy who doesn’t know anything. no. Done. “I don’t even know what I’m trying to convince you of.”

Ludger was openly annoyed and said clearly that there was no need to explain.

Rather in this situation if you tried to convince them why you acted like that you could have aroused the other person’s suspicion.

The First Order in his judgment all had great skills but were still somewhat crazy people.

John Doe and Victor Dreadful whom I only met indirectly and even Esmeralda right in front of me.

‘If you try to deal with these guys rationally and calmly it backfires.’

Rather he is the type of person who accepts when this person gets irritated.

The way to clearly resolve the other person’s doubts is not to explain them in detail.

It’s best to openly express your anger.

Indeed this action was correct.

Because the tentacles made of flame disappeared in an instant as if melting into thin air.

[I’m kidding. I’m kidding. I was just joking but aren’t you overreacting?]

“Esmeralda. “No matter how much you are acting to question my loyalty is clearly crossing the line.”

[okay. Are you sorry? but. Because you don’t talk to anyone other than Zero Order. So let go of your anger. Instead I’ll tell you some good news.]

“what?”

[Zero Order will be visiting us soon to check on our status. really.]

As soon as the name Zero Order was mentioned the murderous spirit flowing from Ludger subsided.

“…I’ll just skip it this time. But keep in mind. “If they do something similar to this again.”

Ludger sharply opened his eyes and glared at the flames.

no. ‘Esmeralda’ hidden within.

“By that time one of us will have to die.”

[yes yes. Okay.]

They’re treating her lightly as if she’s not listening properly but if Esmeralda says something like that her threat must have worked.

[okay. Anyway I’m done with what I wanted to say so I’ll just leave. It’s annoying that the plan has been disrupted but there’s nothing I can do about it.]

“….”

Ludger did not respond to that self-talk and left immediately.

Esmeralda stared at Ludger’s back for a while.

However he soon lost interest and immediately lost his strength.

The flame disappears.

Darkness fell again at the entrance to the Forest of Dreams.

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‘I almost got in big trouble.’

After leaving the forest of illusions I belatedly wiped away the cold sweat running down my forehead.

My body was still filled with tension because I had barely escaped the situation with a desperate act a little while ago.

‘Conversely I’m glad that after pretending to be strong the other person backed off.’

Basically all people in secret organizations in the back world are like that.

If you look weak or try to solve something with words you look funny.

Especially if you have risen to the position of executive.

In situations like these it is more effective to reveal your teeth and show that you are not discouraged.

In fact Esmeralda curled her tail and retreated.

‘Even so it was dangerous. If I had reacted even slightly strangely she would have tried to kill me right away.’

At least Esmeralda’s reaction until I got angry was sincere.

The moment I woke up the murderous attempt to kill me was all real.

If we had fought there it would have been quite dangerous.

The president is already on the lookout for suspicious people and they end up fighting in the middle of the night at the entrance to the Forest of Dreams?

Even considering Esmeralda’s abilities it is not at a level that can be overcome at a reasonable level.

Even though the flame she handled was small it seemed like it was enough to burn down this forest in no time.

‘Fortunately I got through safely without being caught.’

It was fortunate that I knew in advance what kind of character John Doe was.

Although he has a dirty personality and does not bend even when fighting against the First Order he swears allegiance to the Zero Order the leader of the Black Dawn.

The reason he kept his position even after killing the lower orders of the Black Dawn was probably because he looked pretty to the Zero Order.

‘I’m glad it went away without being caught. And I also got a clue about the First Order called Esmeralda.’

First Order Esmeralda.

Gender: female. It’s still hard to guess his age but it’s clear that he’s young.

But the most important thing is her ability.

The flame I used a little while ago. And the heat expanded in an instant.

I knew it from the first time I felt her presence in the Forest of Dreams but Esmeralda was a spiritist.

A powerful elementalist who wields a flame spirit that is at least a senior level.

‘If he can send on behalf of spirits and convey his voice he must be quite a skilled spiritist.’

If so the number of subjects to reason about is greatly reduced.

Of all the people in Seorn you only need to be suspicious of those who specialize in elemental magic.

‘The first thing you should suspect is the elemental science teachers.’

From 1st grade to 5th grade.

There are a total of five numbers in charge of each elemental science.

However their skills are unquestionably top-notch.

And if it was the First Order there was a high possibility that another teacher other than me would be infiltrated.

‘But that doesn’t mean we can exclude students.’

In fact if you hide your identity there is a greater chance that you will not be detected if you hide among the students.

Among the students who have learned elemental arts the number of women would be quite large.

However if you search for the center of the flame spirit the range becomes narrow enough to be counted by hand.

‘And he contacted me when I came to the Forest of Dreams to observe a test. At least it must be someone who can move freely at that time or someone who was at the scene.’

The scope was further narrowed.

In the case of teachers it may be necessary to focus on those who did not take the test or did not come to work at that time.

But I can’t go to them one by one and ask them where they were and what they did that day.

It’s like they’re openly saying ‘I’m a suspicious person.’

‘But it doesn’t mean there isn’t a way.’

The first test is over.

Although it is an exam that is taken four times a semester the first exam is naturally meaningful.

At Seorn small gifts are given to those who take the exam for the first time thanking them for their hard work.

Students are given a total of 3 days of rest.

And the same goes for teachers. The welcoming party for new teachers which should have been held during the entrance ceremony is held after the first test.

‘Give tests and evaluate students. Did you say that only after completing all of those processes is it considered that you have taken your first step as a teacher?’

The welcome party held at the beginning of every year is attended by all Seorn teachers and outside figures who donate a large amount of money to Seorn also visit.

It’s a kind of banquet.

The banquet is said to be held in a large city near Seorn.

There was only one city near Seorn.

‘A banquet taking place in Lederbelk.’

I planned to attend there and find the First Order.

‘And Esmeralda’s last words.’

Zero Order founder of the Black Dawn.

They say he will come soon.

It’s probably not just a lie to cover up the situation.

If Zero Order really comes and wants to meet me in person.

Can I really fool Zero Order?

* * *

Phew.

Inside a dark room.

The black shadow let out a small sigh.

It was Esmeralda who had just ended her short relationship with John Doe.

“great job.”

As she said that a small spark appeared next to her.

It was small enough to be believed to be a candle but if you knew the power contained within it and the true identity of this ember you would never find it cute.

Slurp.

The embers flickered a little and then disappeared as if extinguished.

Esmeralda stood up and looked out the window.

The place where she is standing is a small deserted research building where no one comes.

Beyond the glass window you can see the Forest of Dreams one of the three major forests of Seorn.

It’s a forest so huge that it can’t be captured at a glance and even inside Seorn it’s not entirely clear what’s inside.

As I looked closely at the entrance to the forest I saw someone slowly walking out.

Esmeralda narrowed her eyes.

Even with my magically enhanced vision I could barely make out the shape in a blur.

‘John Doe.’

The man disappeared into the darkness with leisurely steps.

It seems like I’m just walking normally but I can’t even see it properly because it blends in with the surrounding scenery.

Indeed he deserved to be called a First Order like himself.

‘I wondered what kind of wind was blowing since he came here and worked hard as a teacher without doing anything.’

She felt anxious that he might have betrayed the organization but she quickly shook her head and shook off that thought.

John Doe has the highest level of loyalty to the organization.

Wasn’t John Doe more likely to die in front of Zero Order than anyone else?

Nevertheless the reason she deliberately touched him was because his recent actions had attracted too much attention.

‘I thought they would handle it very quietly since they said I was going undercover as a teacher but it was completely unexpected.’

Esmeralda doesn’t know exactly how John Doe handles things.

I know he specializes in disguise and infiltration but everything else is kept secret.

However considering that I have not failed in my duties so far I guess my skills have been proven.

I touched it to find out its skills.

There was a difference of opinion even among members of the First Order about the existence of John Doe.

‘Those eyes. ‘He didn’t look scared at all even when he was right in front of my flame.’

Although it might have been embarrassing John Doe instead took a strong stance on this.

In a situation where if you make even the slightest mistake you could die from the flames of the flame spirit she commands.

He didn’t harbor any fear.

That wasn’t bluff.

This is because it has the power to sufficiently respond to this attack.

The same goes for his attitude in the Forest of Dreams and the way he showed off a new form of magic as Ludger Cellisi.

‘John Doe is a wizard of considerable skill. Maybe it’s stronger than I vaguely guessed.’

They say they are wary of the president but I don’t know if they are wary because they are inferior to the president or because they aim for pure perfection.

She thought it was the latter.

I felt like I could understand why Zero Order regarded this man so kindly.

They do not form factions are highly loyal and have outstanding skills.

It is understandable that John Doe took on the role of infiltrating the main factor.

‘Tsk. ‘I touched it and didn’t even get my money’s worth.’

Before she could worry about John Doe she had to take care of herself.

‘Now that I think about it you said there was a banquet this time.’

I was annoyed at the thought of having to attend.

Esmeralda did not like such formal situations very much.

‘Still I guess I should go.’

Anyway the main role will be played by someone other than her.