episode_0043
by fnovelpia“Hmm. Nice to meet you, everyone. Well, you all know who I am…”
Academy classroom. A green doll was standing on the podium in front.
“For those of you who may not know, I will briefly explain. My name is Faust, and I was studying demon beasts in Rono. Thank you very much.”
New professor. Faust introduced himself lightly. Clap clap clap. The students’ applause filled the classroom.
“Before I begin, I would like to clarify in advance how my lecture will proceed.”
Beep. Faust pressed the remote control in his hand. Paaa- A colorless square appeared in the air.
“What I want to teach you is how to deal with demon beasts in real combat.
And I would like to introduce a teaching assistant who will help me with my lectures… Levan?”
chin. The front door of the classroom opened and Revan appeared.
The students nodded when they saw Revan come up to the podium and stand next to Faust.
Revan and Faust. Everyone at the stadium that day knew that the two were close friends.
However, everyone’s impressions of the individual ‘Revan’ were different. Because it had too many characteristics.
There were those who saw its overwhelming power and envied it or wanted to follow it. However, on the other hand, there were students who felt displeased with the fact that a magical beast’s magic stone was embedded in their core.
However, no one could control Revan like the previous student council members. Even those arrogant guys were hesitant.
“······.”
At least among the Golden Dragon’s students, the only one trying to provoke Revan was a brown-haired maid who was wondering how to get on his nerves enough to not kill her.
As such, the current atmosphere at the Academy was truly the eve of the storm. It was because of the future subjugation beyond the wall.
Originally, most students had no intention of going to a place with nothing to do, such as beyond the wall. Since he was a nobleman anyway, he had enough money and status, so he had no choice but to show off with Geoff’s diploma.
But no one was having such carefree thoughts these days. This is because the stakes were high.
It was already an established fact that there would be subjugation beyond the wall within a few years.
First of all, the students all thought that the subjugation would be successful. It is natural that if you fail, the empire will explode.
It was obvious that once the land was recovered, the empire would be greatly shaken in many ways. And nobles were not left out of that category either.
It’s natural. On the outside, they pretend to be humble and just work for the empire, but nobles are more crazy about lining up than anyone else.
And it was obvious that the contribution to the subjugation and the territory regained would have a huge impact on establishing this line.
Among the students, there was a family that lost their family home 100 years ago. Some students were lucky enough to avoid damage because they were located near the capital.
The line that had been built with so many interests and losses was expected to be destroyed soon. There was a reason why the Golden Dragon students, who had nothing on their minds but fighting, kept their eyes shining during the lecture.
However, some of them seemed to be disappointed with Faust’s lecture method. This was mainly done by students who wore glasses and looked calm (and sometimes gloomy).
Faust is not one who would expect such attention. Dang. The switch in my hand was pressed and the screen changed.
“Is there anyone who can understand at all?”
The screen showed the technique used to purify Arachne’s core, which was used to create Revan.
The technique was so complex that none of the students could even interpret it. Phew. Faust sighed and closed the screen.
“If there were a student who could understand, I would have tried scouting them. It’s a shame.”
In this way, Faust silenced everyone’s complaints. gulp. The student seemed nervous and his neck moved greatly.
Focus on actual practice. It’s because I couldn’t imagine what kind of training I was going to do.
“Well, you don’t have to be that nervous. It’s my first class, so I don’t plan on doing anything too grand.”
Tuk-tuk. Faust came down to the podium with light steps. Revan followed suit.
“Um, everyone? Could you please stand in front of me?”
The students stiffened for a moment when they were suddenly told to stand in line, but they soon moved in an orderly manner. This was because I was worried that Revan and Faust might look unpleasant.
“The first day of the academic festival. You all saw it, right?”
When Faust asked in a professor-like tone, the students nodded.
“Can anyone tell me what it was like to meet the Demon Beast in person?”
Hmm. The students’ bodies stiffened. That’s because it wasn’t a very pleasant memory.
But one of them courageously raised his hand. Shiny blonde hair and blue eyes. It was Sonia.
Faust, seeing the raised hand, stretched out his hand towards it and dragged the horse. This was because I did not know all of the students’ names yet.
“Yes. What’s your name?”
“Oh. My name is Sonia Bismuth.”
Faust tilted his head for a moment in response to Sonia’s answer. Bismuth… Bismuth?
“The daughter of the Bismuth family?”
Faust heard the name and looked at Sonia. Sonia, intimidated by those eyes, asked cautiously.
“Yes. Is it possible that I made a mistake…?”
“Ah. No.”
For some reason, the corners of Faust’s mouth rose and formed an arc. Revan looked suspicious at the improbable laughter.
“So. What was it like meeting the Demon Beast in person?”
Sonia’s cheeks blushed in embarrassment at Faust’s question.
“Well, it’s a shame, but my body stiffened. When I faced the demonic beast I had only heard about in person, I couldn’t think of anything. It was even surrounded by protective magic…”
“There is no need to be embarrassed. Because it’s natural.”
Jeez. Faust took a few steps back. Then he brought Revan forward.
“Because demonic beasts emit demonic energy that humans fear. It’s natural if it’s your first time.”
Huh. Faust turned his head to face Revan, as if seeking assurance.
“···Yes. That’s right.”
Revan, who was looking into those eyes, nodded in agreement. Well, isn’t this what a teaching assistant does?
“So, I cast a mental spell on the soldiers of the Wall. It has the effect of reducing fear-”
“······.”
Revan’s face, covered by a gas mask, froze. The topic of the conversation I had with Werner just yesterday came up.
Faust’s explanation was not much different from Werner’s. Revan’s mind became confused. The question filled my head: Was it not hidden on purpose? If that was the case, you were just making a mistake.
However, Revan’s face was covered by a gas mask, and Faust continued his explanation.
“The effect is certain. However, those of you who want to cast a mental spell on your head…”
All the students standing in a straight line shook their heads left and right. Still, they are children of nobles. Magic that affects the mind was a subject that both the family and the person themselves would be reluctant to consider.
“Your reaction is natural. Who wants to entrust their brain to someone else?”
Faust shook his head left and right. Revan’s confusion accelerated at that sight.
“Then in the end, there is only one way. Getting used to Magi.”
match. Faust clapped his hands and placed his hand on Revan’s stiff shoulder. Then he looked at the student at the front of the line.
“Uh… student? What is your name?”
“Yes, yes! My name is Cooper! The family name is-”
“That’s it. The demonic beasts attack after seeing the family name. Why don’t you stop talking and join hands with Revan?”
“···Yes?”
“Hmm. Can’t you understand what I’m saying? I’m asking you to shake hands.”
As if being a professor wasn’t all that enjoyable, Faust’s tone of voice became more and more like that of a wife when he was alone with Revan.
And Cooper, who was chosen as the first victim, was left in tears.
Shake hands. It can be said that it is self-evident that Revan will be a future hero, but that does not mean that he is already liked enough to join hands.
However, Cooper, unable to withstand the silent pressure from the students around him and Faust’s quiet eyes, held Revan’s hand.
“Uh, hmm? Nothing special… Hundreds of millions?!”
Cooper, who was holding hands, seemed fine for a moment, then slapped his butt backwards as if he had seen something scary. The sight was quite ugly.
“Arachne’s core has been implanted in Revan. What that means is that you can control demon energy to some extent.
Well, you said you don’t like having magic etched into your head, so what should I do? You have to get used to it slowly.”
Swish. Faust gestured toward Cooper. It was a hand signal telling me to get out of the way.
Cooper, who saw the hand signal, must have lost his legs and awkwardly crawled to the side with his arms. Faust, who saw that, smiled and said.
“Okay, then who’s the next student?”
***
After Cooper’s unfortunate exit, the other students were not much different.
“Ugh-?!”
Even though Revan was controlling the magic energy sent in his own way, most of the students were able to compete.
Among them, a few students, including L, showed that they could hold out in their own way, but they were not enough to be put into practice right away. So the line was shrinking quickly.
“···Levan. Nice to meet you.”
“······.”
Before we knew it, it was Sonia’s turn.
I won’t mind. I am an indifferent person. No matter how much he thought about it, Revan’s heart would not sink easily.
However, Sonia had no way of knowing how Revan felt, so she took a deep breath and stretched out her hand.
As Sonia and Revan approached each other, their right hands touched each other. OK-
“···?”
Huh. Something soft and warm, like mana, wrapped around Sonia and Revan’s bodies.
“Uh, huh?”
Sonia was fidgeting as to what was going on, but Revan could instinctively feel it.
‘···Why all of a sudden?!’
The symbol engraved on the back of Revan’s hand, given by an unknown god, was emitting divine power in response to Sonia.
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