episode_0210

Ellen made a quick judgment.

“Everyone, I’m sorry, but I’m not feeling well, so I think I’ll have to end today’s lecture here.”

My physical condition is not so bad that I cannot give lectures.

Thump, thump.

But her pounding heart was screaming at Elin.

I need to let you know right now that my love has borne fruit.

“I’m really sorry. I’ll go in first.”

“Uh… No. If you’re not feeling well, there’s nothing we can do.”

Looking at Elin as she hurriedly left the classroom.

The third graders were confused.

He seemed fine until just now.

I suddenly felt nauseous and ended the lecture.

“By any chance… .”

“Am I thinking right?”

The average age of third-year students at the Academy is eighteen.

Even though you’re not an adult yet.

An age where you know everything.

No matter what, there’s no way he did that because he was disgusted by the third-year students who couldn’t keep up with the lectures.

“It’s true, the employees are having a hard time because they have to change the blankets every morning… .”

“Hey, hey. There are kids who skipped grades, so be careful.”

The news that Elin had taken a precious life spread quickly throughout the academy.

* * * * *

A new course this year, [Basics and Uses of Spatial Magic].

“We will now proceed with the inventory practice. If possible, do not try to write it down, but try to understand everything in the classroom and leave.”

Luke was having a very tight class as usual, with the students barely hanging on.

“Yes? Professor, but that’s… .”

“You are all smart, so you can do it. And don’t worry, I will help you until you can do it.”

The second graders screamed inwardly at Luke’s kind and warm words.

Pretending to comfort you though.

In the end, it means not to write anything down.

And besides, you have to understand everything and leave.

It was a declaration that I would not end the lecture if I did not understand.

“Okay, then everyone, focus on what I’m saying and gather your mana.”

While the second-year students were shedding tears and laying the foundation for inventory.

Knock knock.

Someone knocked on the front door.

It looks like he’s very short.

Although I couldn’t see the face through the glass window.

Flap flap.

The wavy hair that shook excitedly was like a business card, showing who he was.

Sigh.

Luke laughed without realizing it.

“Sorry, please wait a moment, everyone.”

He abruptly stopped the lecture and apologized to the students.

I couldn’t help but laugh at her cute appearance.

The fact that Ellen ran out of the classroom meant that something had happened.

Squeak.

When I opened the door, what I saw was Elin, looking quite excited and with flushed cheeks.

“Aren’t you in class? What are you doing here all of a sudden… .”

width.

Before Luke could even finish speaking.

Ellen fell into Luke’s arms.

“Wait a minute, honey. The students are all watching… .”

Luke was confused.

All the second-year students were watching from behind.

That’s because I didn’t want to show this scene even if it meant interrupting the lecture.

“Sorry, honey.”

Of course, Ellen knew too.

How rude of you to barge into the middle of a lecture like this.

Let’s see how the rumor will spread later.

But I just couldn’t wait.

I can’t stand it if you don’t come see Luke now.

“I have morning sickness.”

“Yes?”

“I’m pregnant!”

I ended up shouting it out in front of everyone.

The proof of love is in my stomach.

That I held your child in my arms.

“Really? There is a chance that I was mistaken… .”

“Of course. There’s no way I’d suddenly feel nauseous and retched without eating anything.”

Just hearing it makes me think the condition is really bad.

However, there was a smile on the corner of Ellin’s lips that looked like it might fly away at any moment.

It would be nice if it were just the two of us here.

“Uh… … ?”

Unfortunately, this is Luke’s space magic classroom.

The second-year students are shocked by Elin’s sudden announcement of her pregnancy.

They looked at each other dumbfounded.

Did you do it on purpose?

The moment when you are hesitating and having doubts.

“Choo, congratulations!”

“What…?”

“What are you doing? It looks like class will end early today… !”

A clever student jumped up and gave a standing ovation.

The lecture ends early.

Other students were also fascinated by those words.

“Congratulations, Professor!”

“It’s a happy day, shouldn’t you go back quickly?”

Clap clap clap clap.

They applauded and blessed the life that would be born between Elin and Luke.

“Huh… .”

Luke let out a hollow laugh.

To be honest, I just didn’t understand it, but I did know.

Students always want to finish lectures quickly.

Even though the inside was clearly visible.

“Then, I’m sorry, everyone. Today’s lecture will end here.”

Luke looks excited too.

If it were normal, I would have finished the class calmly.

To give up on the task at hand.

“Yes! Professor Elin, please cook well!”

“If possible, take childcare leave too… .”

“Shh, that’s not it.”

Students are packing their bags in a hurry in case they change their minds.

But there is something they overlooked.

“Ah. I will make up for the lectures I missed today. Thanks to that, this lecture will end a week later.”

“… … !”

If only I didn’t have to hear that vicious Luke’s voice.

The fact is that you should have escaped the classroom immediately using the portal.

* * * * *

The couple of professors came to the president’s office without even realizing their responsibility.

The eyes they looked into each other were filled with only happiness.

“So.”

Thanks to that, the president looked at Elin and Luke while pressing his eyebrows together.

“Are you already going to take a leave of absence…?”

“Are you sure you’re pregnant?”

“Yes, they say it’s very certain.”

The president, whose hobby is collecting pretty girl figures, is surprisingly a truly precious talent who can communicate with ancient spirits.

And the spirits were a race very sensitive to the birth of new life.

Thanks to that, the president was used as a scapegoat for the pregnancy test.

That wasn’t important right now.

“Congratulations on your new life. But… .”

The Academy’s best output.

It’s certainly something to celebrate that Luke Bucklin has a second child.

I also knew that one day Ellen would take parental leave.

Just look at the rumors coming from Luke’s territory recently.

-They say you can hardly sleep at night, so the noise leaks out… .

-Besides, it’s so exciting that I have to change the blanket every morning…!

-And it’s amazing that he goes to work the next day just fine… .

Because every night the couple’s relationship was so hot it felt like it was burning brightly.

“Ahem. I really don’t want to say this, but it’s almost midterm season… .”

But it wasn’t a good time for Ellen to take parental leave now.

If only it had been done a little earlier or later, it would have been possible to temporarily replace the professor.

It was right during the midterm exam period, so it was a bit tricky to change.

“Ahem, of course I will guarantee you a leave of absence… .”

The president keeps coughing in vain.

Luke noticed the intention behind it all.

“I will do it.”

I raised my hand without caring.

“Since it’s practically a class I designed, shouldn’t I be in charge of [the careful adjustment and output of mana]?”

In fact, even if he were to replace Elin, only Luke could do it.

Luke didn’t want anyone to step into that spot.

“One, is that okay? I already have a class I’m taking.”

“No problem.”

Luke didn’t say that with the intention of going out of his way to help Elin.

“Do you know how many classes I took during my undergraduate years?”

“That’s true, but… .”

The number of classes Luke took per semester was 20.

Instead of taking 20 credits, I took twenty classes by auditing them.

There was even a rumor going around that a portal was developed because the time spent commuting to class was a waste.

“Just one more lecture is not a problem at all. What about the midterms? You can still take it until the end of the semester.”

“Okay, okay. Then Professor Elin, get some rest. Until you give birth.”

It was really painful to have to give Ellen more than ten months of vacation.

The principal couldn’t ignore Luke’s enthusiasm.

“Thank you very much, President.”

“Thank you.”

“Then I’ll go now… I’ll definitely contact you when the due date approaches.”

“Of course.”

After a successful negotiation, Luke nodded and left the president’s office.

* * * * *

I went straight back to the mansion.

Let’s tell Julie what happened at the Academy.

“Me, me, really? Finally… … !”

He jumped up and down as if something good had happened to him.

“I’m glad! Actually, I came to pick up the young master and the ladies!”

“, Irani. What are you talking about?”

Luke, slightly embarrassed, asked Julie, who spoke as if it were obvious.

Now we have one.

Even the president said that it will soon be two months…?

“Father, you know that too. Why are you doing that when you know that?”

Julie cowered shyly as she heard Luke’s question.

“I heard it from Sister Anne in the first place. At least while I’m here, more than ten people will come out, so take care of them responsibly.”

“What on earth is Anne saying to the child―”

“Anne knows a thing or two.”

Elin cut off Luke’s words.

He grabbed Luke’s hand, who had hesitated.

He placed it on top of his stomach and gently stroked it.

“You’ll keep working hard, honey, right? Just like you have been doing so far.”

“… … ”

Luke is twenty-seven years old.

He is still full of youth and goes to work every day despite the hardships.

If you ask me whether I can maintain this kind of lifestyle in 10 years, I’ll shake my head.

“If you’re having a hard time, I’ll do it for you. Let’s work hard together?”

In front of Ellin, who was smiling brightly and sincerely.

“… Of course.”

Even though I was sweating cold inside.

I couldn’t help but smile and nod.