The Blockhead Became an Overpowered Magician

25 – Professor??? (4)

“Rebecca.”

‘You know me!!!’

Rebecca froze like a statue on the spot at the sound of Ern calling her.

‘Surely I never told you my name!?’

She turned on her heels awkwardly, like a wooden doll whose joints had stiffened.

“Uh, yes…? How did you know??”

It may have been a rude question, but Rebecca didn’t have the time to think about such things right now.

“Explanation… I see that you’re really good at it, so you’re definitely at the top of your grade.”

“Ahahahahaha… Thank you…”

“Rebecca, are you working as an assistant somewhere?”

“…!”

Students at the academy could work as assistants in the professor’s lab if they wanted.

Those who have decided on a career path in the professor’s research field, those who want to join the related magic tower, and those who need a little pocket money.

Students were assisting the professor for their own purposes.

If you ask me if working as an assistant is as difficult as being a graduate student teaching assistant, I can immediately say that it is not.

The assistant was like a messenger who only had a brief career.

All I had to do was provide simple assistance for a few hours after the school day was over. It was natural that leaving work on time was guaranteed.

And even then, there was no need to go out every day, or even if you did go out, you only had to do simple tasks.

At the academy, assistants were making sure there was no problem in following the academy curriculum.

To begin with, professors did not have high expectations from students who were just studying magic.

On the other hand, graduate students who do not have a curriculum to follow… It was just a pity.

Although she was about to be kidnapped by Ern, Rebecca’s face lit up slightly.

She had a shield.

“Yes. I am working as an assistant under Professor Galen.”

“Galen Rayvender?”

“Yes.”

‘Good thing I did this in advance!’

I was tight on money, but the professor, who was good and kind in his classes, was looking for an assistant. So I quickly applied.

That judgment may have been made for today!

Rebecca still didn’t know exactly what kind of person the professor in front of her was, but she still wanted to avoid him.

She was openly abusive and even gossiped about other professors behind their backs, so who would want to work as an assistant under him?

“Oh really? I understand.”

“…?”

‘I clearly refused???’

Given the circumstances of the conversation, if I had not belonged to any other place, I would have thought, ‘Oh, that just happened to work out. It seemed like he was inviting me to say, ‘You become my assistant!’

But she was already Professor Galen’s assistant. Also, assistants cannot apply in duplicate.

Anyone could see that it was a euphemistic specification.

But Ern just nodded her head as if she didn’t really care. Rather, she looked as if she had found a clue.

‘What is it????’

Anxiety came over me.

“Okay, good luck for the new school year. See you next time.”

‘Ah!!!’

A greeting that I shouldn’t have heard came out.

‘That’s it, next time…’ .’

Rebecca corrected her expression that seemed to be shaking and answered.

“Yes….”

Ern waved her hand and smiled as she greeted her, and Rebecca bowed politely again and walked away.

The few students who were watching the scene quietly ran away.

No one spoke to Erne until she searched through her books and found the [Lucky Four-Leaf Clover].

***

A few days have passed.

Ern was currently sitting in his assigned lab.

Erne’s office desk and chair were placed near her window. And in front of the desk, there was a reception table and a comfortable sofa.

The overall rectangular room had a neat and quiet atmosphere.

The only problem was that it was too neat.

There was a bookcase on the wall, but it was empty. Needless to say, it was on the office desk.

A barren plain.

Originally, you would have to place textbooks for class or the professor’s personal research materials, but…

‘What should I keep?’

There was nothing for Ern.

However, she couldn’t put down basic books like ‘The Essentials of Magic’ or ‘Special Lecture on Rune Language’.

‘I’ll have to bring something from the Magic Tower.’

Bookshelves also seemed to have to be filled with things that seemed difficult.

‘It’s almost time.’

After taking a quick look at her wall clock, Ern got up and left her lab.

Today was the day when the professor’s meeting was held.

Ern guessed that the reason the date was set today was because the president returned from the royal capital yesterday.

It was easy to know that the people invited to the palace meeting had returned to Khagon.

-Tapju drank too much!

-Lily~ Why don’t you even listen to the bullsh*t of your subjects!? How annoying is that…

-Ahh! This is a hallway? Go into the tower owner’s room! I was doing research right now!

-Lilly…

Rogera, who had been away for a few days, was blowing on a bottle yesterday.

It seemed like he suppressed the urge to drink during his trip to the royal capital.

-Oh, Tower Lord, are you back?

-Wow! Er~

-Ah, tower owner! I heard it would be difficult if you hugged me like this? Lily, the owner of the tower, huh? Lily, where are you going? Uh??? Uh!???

If there was one lesson Ern learned yesterday, it was that there was no one in the world she could trust.

Ern’s laboratory was located in the ‘Mars Pavilion’ next to the magic sparring hall and training hall.

Considering the class he would be taking, it could be said to be an appropriate location.

Ern walked through the academy’s campus to the faculty building where the conference room was located.

Then he passed by the employees who always seemed busy, climbed the stairs, arrived in front of the conference room, and rubbed his eyes.

‘What is this fantasy?’

Arbas Recto was standing in front of the conference room door.

“Hello, President.”

“hehehe, is Professor Erne here?”

‘It’s true.’

Shaggy beard, wrinkles, thick glasses. It seemed like it was Arbas himself.

‘What are you planning?’

Now, I was even suspicious of not using illusion magic.

Ern carefully observed even his smallest actions.

If Arbas’ first impression of Erne was 100 points, then Erne’s first impression of the president was 0 points.

In Ern’s mind, Arbas was just a crazy person who threw attack magic at the first sight.

‘Conference room door? It’s in the right place. The hallway is also normal. ‘You really didn’t do anything?’

Not knowing that Ern was suffering from paranoia, the president began speaking.

“I was waiting for you.”

“Yes?”

Ern was confident that he would not be surprised if Arbas said, ‘I was waiting to avenge the last humiliation!’

“Since this is our first meeting, wouldn’t it be appropriate for me to introduce myself?”

“Ah, thank you for your concern.”

“Come on, let’s go in.”

Ern followed the president into the conference room.

‘Hmm. Still, you wouldn’t do something stupid in the presence of other professors.’

The undergraduate professors were already sitting in their seats. They were talking in groups, but when Arbas entered the conference room, they became quiet.

Soon, the professors’ eyes turned to the young wizard following him. The eyes were filled with curiosity.

Ern also looked at their faces one by one.

‘They all know each other.’

“This is Professor Ern, who has been newly appointed starting this year. His subject is combat practice.”

“!”

“?”

Sudden news spread into the conference room.

The professors sat in their respective seats and opened their eyes wide.

Arbas hinted his gaze at Ern, signaling that it was his turn to speak.

“Respected professors, nice to meet you. My name is Ern. It is an honor to be able to join you as a member of the prestigious Kagon Academy.”

Ern bowed his head in greeting.

First impressions and network management are important!

His calm voice and polite attitude softened the atmosphere in the conference room a little.

“I am studying comprehensive combat magic. Thanks to that, I am fortunate enough to be able to teach.”

The professors did not take their eyes off Erne. The expression on his face seemed to ask the question, ‘Isn’t there something more to say?’

Ern understood what their curiosity was.

“I belong to the Sensia School.”

-Huh.

-Oh?

-Sensia… ?

The conference room, which had been silent until just now, became noisy with a commotion.

While everyone was surprised, Ern was able to capture one notable reaction.

Galen Rayvender.

His gentle face became distorted for a moment.

I was quick to control my expression, but I couldn’t avoid Ern’s eyes because I was watching so carefully.

‘That’s right.’

Ern had a rough idea of what Galen was thinking by now.

‘Maybe he’s such a kid? I guess I’ll be sitting there saying the same thing.’

Galen’s mouth was smiling, but his eyes were cold. And Ern knew that malice was hidden behind that smile.

Meanwhile, there was a man with a heroic attitude on his face.

‘… ‘What’s wrong with you?’

He was Professor Kendricks, who was in charge of the combat practice class for older students.

‘… ‘I’m anxious.’

Anyway, in the cluttered conference room, Ern was able to once again experience the weight of the name ‘Sensia’.

‘I’d faint if I found out he was your disciple.’

“You heard me well. Professor Erne, please take a seat.”

“Yes.”

There was only one empty seat in the conference room.

Ern headed to his seat while silently accepting the professors’ pouring gazes.

‘I think I understand something about the tower owner’s feelings….’

Now I think I understand why Rogera insists on using an old-looking carriage.

The gaze following Ern continued until the president opened his mouth.

“Let’s start the meeting. I have some important news to tell you today.”

Hearing the president’s serious voice, the faculty swallowed their saliva and adjusted their posture to sit down.