episode_0115

I took Aru to the place where new students were called. I tried to go with Maria, but because Maria was of a lower class, many students were attracted to her.

Well, if I were to say that a saint from that holy country had come, I would start by talking to her.

Eden Academy is a place that strives for equality, but students are not equal even when they go out. Even if you have an academy diploma, a commoner is a commoner, a noble is a noble, and a slave is a slave.

Naturally, most lower-class students who enter the academy dream of rising status through connections with noble students. Moreover, if the target is a saint, she must bow down even if she is a noble rather than a commoner.

Anyway, for that reason, there are a lot of people around Maria right now. I didn’t like being crowded, so I left the place with Aru.

“Freshmen! Here you go! Here!”

Clap clap-!

The narrow-eyed teacher I saw when I first came to the entrance ceremony leads the new students, even clapping. Aru and I had already arrived in front of it, but most of the other students were wandering around on their own.

“Everyone be quiet! Why are these freshmen so disorganized-!”

While the teacher with narrowed eyes was sweating due to the difficulty of leadership, a huge shout took over the hall. The students suddenly became quiet.

“Ahaha… Everyone, everyone, come here! From now on, we have to take the placement test! And Miss Beatrice! You shouldn’t be too scared of new students!”

“Keuhum, we need to maintain discipline like this so it doesn’t leak out.”

The person who screamed was standing next to the teacher with squinted eyes, and he and I were familiar with him.

Beatrice, the iron-blooded teacher. Although he entered the academy as a teacher under my orders, he is actually my knight, the Sword Master.

“Um, that person is the teacher of Iron Blood… .”

“Be careful. Last time, there was a rumor that the imperial guard was ‘educated’ by that person for being rude in class… !”

The students are buzzing while looking at Beatrice. Beatrice, what on earth have you been doing all this time?

“Especially when you are a freshman, you are so excited and excited that there is a high chance of causing an accident… Umm!?”

“Mr. Beatrice? Why are you doing that?”

“… It’s nothing. As students are slowly gathering, please explain the rules of the placement test.”

Just now, I made eye contact with Beatrice. I gently waved my hand in joy.

As soon as Beatrice saw me, she tried to jump out, but soon relaxed her feet, probably because she was aware of the students’ eyes. Then he glared at Aru and I, who were standing side by side, with burning eyes.

“Woong, it’s been a while. Human.”

“Okay, it’s been a while. But say hello later. Because now there are eyes that see.”

“Meow.”

After putting restrictions on Aru to prevent him from running away, I listened to what the squinted teacher said.

“I think what new students are most looking forward to is the placement test. Class assignment has a big impact on your future life at the academy.”

A narrow-eyed teacher holding the microphone and calmly explaining about the ‘placement test’.

The students’ eyes shine. As the teacher said, most of those present here are very interested in the placement test.

Same goes for me too.

There are three grade levels at Eden Academy. And within the three grades, it is divided into three classes.

They are simply called Class A, Class B, and Class C, and students are divided according to their level.

Some people may protest that this is discrimination, but Merlin once responded that it is discrimination. In other words, the best education system is provided according to each person’s ability.

I also agree with Merlin. If a student with the skills of an advanced knight and a student with the skills of a low-level knight take the same class, the upper-level student will be bored and the lower-level student will have a hard time keeping up.

Of course, if this is applied incorrectly, a phenomenon in education where the poor get richer and the rich get richer, where only top students receive better classes and students at the bottom receive poor quality education, will occur.

As a dean with the ambition to establish an academy that pursues equality, Great Sage Merlin created a system that provides maximum educational services to Class C. To put it simply, it is ‘customized education.’

That is why Eden Academy was able to become the best academy on the continent in less than a hundred years since it was established.

“The placement test will be taken in two parts: theory and practice. The theory consists of basic subjects such as Korean, mathematics, society, and history, but you can also select special subjects such as magic, alchemy, swordsmanship theory, and monster hunting theory! Practice is structured like sparring and team play! Now, does anyone have any objections?”

The narrow-eyed teacher asked in a friendly tone. One student raised his hand and asked a question.

“How is sparring or team play conducted?”

“Hmm, that’s a good question! Beatrice, the person in charge here, will explain that to you.”

“Yes? Well, are you Miss Beatrice?”

“… Why do you hate it?”

Beatrice’s eyes flash menacingly. The student who asked the question was shocked and nodded repeatedly.

“Oh, no! great! I like it!”

Beatrice, what kind of image are you known to the world? Beatrice glanced at me as I picked the goal, and mumbled something while touching the handle of the sword tied to her waist.

“There are two methods of sparring. One way is to decide which class to belong to by sparring with a teacher to bring out the best skills one has, and the other is to decide a class by sparring with fellow students to determine the general level of the lecture. Of course, there is no need to be ashamed even if you belong to a lower class. In fact, it would be much better than stumbling around belonging to a higher class when the level is not right.”

Beatrice’s tone of speech is still harsh even after hearing it for the first time in 18 years. The students nodded in unison as he spoke in a tone like an army general.

“Team play… It will not be included in this placement test. Maybe later, during the midterm or final evaluation. Class assignment starts this afternoon, so hurry up and get ready.”

“Yes? Oh, today?”

“Evaluation is most accurate when conducted unexpectedly. In actual combat, does the enemy know how to attack you based on your condition?”

“Ah… !”

“If you understand, relax your body first. Since the pre-written exam is followed by the sparring exam, it would be a good idea to look around the subjects first. and… Two students over there, let me see.”

A thin fingertip points out and points at Aru.

this… I think the time has come to give an explanation for the 18 years that have passed.

*****

When freshmen study their respective subjects, improve their handwriting, or warm up their bodies by swinging swords in the open space.

Aru and I were taken to a dark place between the main building buildings. My loyal knight, Beatrice, asks questioningly.

“Master, where have you been all this time? Why did you ask me to enter the continent’s academy? Don’t you have anything to say to me?”

“… Sir Beatrice, have you been sad all this time? I’m sorry, I’ll pay more attention from now on… .”

“I’m asking for at least an explanation! What should we do if you leave without saying a word and leaving behind only a letter? The same goes for Lord Aru!”

“Grunt… .”

“Kkiing… Wow!”

“I… Do you know how hard it was? Uriel leaves, and John doesn’t know anything, so he gets into accidents here and there… I brought them all the way to the academy, and how hard it was to wrap my head around studying subjects I had forgotten a long time ago in order to become a teacher!”

Beatrice must have developed quite a bit of resentment over the past years, and in a rapid-fire manner, Beatrice confessed her journey of asceticism. There was only one thing to salvage among them.

In the end, Uriel left. I’m glad it went as planned. Perhaps Uriel will go to find the secret angel like this. Because you’ve always been curious about me.

“I’m sorry, Sir Beatrice. I also had my own circumstances. Anyway, I won’t leave you alone from now on.”

“Ha… .”

“By the way, did you even study to become a teacher? Hey, it’s Sir Beatrice after all! You gave up your job as a physical education teacher for Yohan and chose to study! It’s truly amazing! Is this why I trust the Lord?”

“Ker, keung! that’s right! Humans are amazing!”

“Look! They say our Lord Arudo is amazing! This is almost the first time Aru praises someone!”

“… .”

Praise makes even whales dance. Angry Beatrice is no exception. Even more so if Aru joins in and helps me.

However, as if 18 years of resentment were too great, Beatrice held her head and sighed.

“So, why did you come to the academy? Why did you ask me and Johan to become teachers at the academy?”

“Oh, that? That’s because I will be a new student at Eden Academy from now on. So, I did that when I was told to create an identity. Didn’t you even notice?”

“So… ‘Why’ did you become a new student at the academy? Even though my master is a demon, I am also curious about why he became a student at Eden Academy, where he fights against the demon world. In addition, even if you became a student at the academy, I wonder why Johan and I had to become teachers.”

Beatrice spits out the questions she has been building up in rapid fire. I did not hesitate and answered clearly.

“Hmm… First of all, I want to live at the academy. I have a friend named Saint Mary who I want to go to school with. You know? You must have heard the news about Gyeongdo this time.”

“Do you mean Saint Mary? I saw it from afar earlier. But why is my lord with her…? ?”

“You don’t know much more than that, and you were wondering why the two of you had to become teachers, right? It’s simple. While I am enjoying my life at the academy in the future, there will be times when accidents occur or incidents occur. For example, ‘invasion from outside the academy’.”

Beatrice’s cavity trembles at the word invasion. This is because only I knew that King, the male duke of the Demon World, who was about to make his move, and Jack, the male duke, would soon descend.

That’s not all. As the continental war intensifies and other races such as elves, dwarves, and even dragons become mixed, Eden Academy is bound to be affected.

Even in my past life, the war between the Demon World and the Continent broke out when fighting was in full swing within the Continent.

I could go all out and become a diplomat and bring peace to the continent, but I have no intention of doing that. Whether or not they fight among themselves and shed painful blood is not my concern.

After all, it is my job to drink blood and grow in that battlefield. To face the final boss, the Demon King.

“You two, Mr. John and Sir Beatrice, must be my shield. Also, you have to cover up the things I do. Do you understand now? Why did I appoint you two as teachers at the academy?”

“… To be honest, I didn’t understand it completely, but I understood it to some extent.”

“Good. Well, I hope you enjoy your school life going forward. Beatrice ‘Teacher’.”

He held out his palm as if asking for a handshake. Beatrice thought for a moment, then held my hand with a nervous expression.

“And… There are many other things I would like to ask, such as the master’s mask, but for now, the placement test will begin soon, so I will wait until later. Is there a class you particularly want?”

“Class?”

“Yes, you said a little while ago that you wanted to live at the academy with ‘Saint Mary’.”

“Ah, right. To do that, you have to be assigned to the same class as Maria… Could Sir Beatrice help me with this?”

“If the lord wishes, however, if the difference in grades is too large, there may be obstacles in class assignment, so please keep this in mind.”

“Don’t worry about that.”

Maria will be in Class A anyway. She was the epitome of hard work and sincerity, insisting on first place throughout her time at the academy.

If you have to be careful, it’s that it shouldn’t stick out too much. If a rumor spreads that a student named Evans at the academy is a genius among geniuses or something like that, he would become the subject of major investigation in the demon world, and if that happens, my news could reach the ears of the demon lord.

As for ‘me’, who has used all of the power of predation and reached its maximum power, I don’t know, but there is currently no way to deal with Kanos. So, in order not to be noticed, they had arranged a shield called Johan and Beatrice in advance.

“Good. The placement test will start soon, so please go to the testing center.”

“Yes, thank you always. Sir Beatrice.”

“No. I am simply carrying out my natural duties as my lord’s knight.”

It seems like Beatrice is working so hard because of me. Even though it’s her job, I feel a little sorry that I don’t pay enough attention to it.

With her ability right now, she could have become the first knight commander of the empire or a national power level.

I should treat him to a delicious meal later, or find a good sword and give it to him as a gift.

With such thoughts in mind, it was the moment when I was about to take Aru’s hand and move to the placement exam room.

“Wait a minute, my lord.”

Beatrice suddenly stopped me. I turned around with an incomprehensible expression on my face.

“There is a ‘magic blocking spell’ placed by Dean Merlin himself in order to prevent any possible cheating in the exam room.”

“Uh… But? Don’t worry. Even if I cheat, I don’t cheat like that.”

What does this person think of me? Young students are cheating while taking exams. There is no way I would commit such a shameless act.

“That’s not it, you need to remove the recognition-impairing spell on your master’s face. Even if it wasn’t your intention, if you get caught using magic in the exam room… .”

“You seem to have misunderstood something, but I don’t play with that face. You can’t ruin the precious face that your parents gave you, right?”