“Sigh…”
Dayrint Gransior, the principal of the prestigious academy, wiped the sweat flowing from her forehead.
This year seemed cursed, as the new students were not mild at all.
From the 3rd prince of the empire to the princes of each kingdom, the children of high-ranking nobles. Not only the child of the president who came from the republic but also the relatives of people like the Sword Star and the King of Fists.
If even one of them got seriously injured, it would cause an uproar.
But let’s put that aside for now.
Although it’s rare, it’s not like there haven’t been admissions like this occasionally.
However, in Dayrint’s long experience as a principal, there was nothing more surprising than the resume before her eyes.
“…So. You’ve exorcised a great demon once, exorcised demons 10 times, have extensive experience in releasing demonic possession… have a lot of experience in hunting monsters, have participated in cult subjugation as a member of the church, are a high-ranking mage of the Ivory Tower, have qualifications as an instructor of the Forest of Swords, and are a high-ranking adventurer in the Adventurers’ Guild?”
“Yes.”
“Not only that, but you’re an honorary count of the empire, an honorary viscount of the Deornt Kingdom, an honorary count of the Rovis Duchy, an honorary member of the Tbaron Republic, an honorary dwarf, an honorary elf, and an honorary beast-man…”
“Haha. I got those while obtaining the qualification of a Sage.”
“Yes… To be a Sage at such a young age…”
Unable to even fix her slipping glasses, Principal Dayrint wiped her sweat.
This is the first time she’s seen such a splendid resume in her life.
She would rather laugh it off and pretend the one before her was a great scammer.
But looking at the attached certificates, they proved that all of this experience was true.
‘Did a hero of the continent come to visit?’
Staring at the man, who looked to be in his early to mid-thirties, in front of her eyes, she struggled to fix her glasses.
She may have to give up his position as principal, which he has held for a long time.
‘I bought a mansion this time and have no money… I wonder if he’ll be satisfied with something like the vice principal position…’
For the principal, being deprived of her current position was the last thing she wanted.
So she looked at the resume again, wondering how to persuade the man before her eyes.
“…Huh? The request seems to be wrong…”
“Why do you say that?”
“You want a teaching position, not the principal or vice principal position?”
“Yes.”
A person with this much qualification and ability, who is even young, has so little ambition!
The principal trembled with emotion.
If such an outstanding talent wants to teach students and desires a teaching position, shouldn’t it naturally be given?
Even with just the qualification of a Sage, he could easily take a teaching position, but with this much experience, he could be given any position he wanted.
Except for the principal position.
“Do you have a class you want in particular?”
Worried that the man might change his mind, she swiftly handed over the documents. It was a document classifying the current classes at the academy.
The document had the students’ personal information in each class written on it. The good one is the third third-year Class A.
But the man looked at the documents and made an indifferent expression.
“Don’t you know the new students who enrolled this time?”
“Well, I do, but… I don’t recommend the new students.”
Why bother bringing trouble upon oneself?
Besides, the new students entering the academy are all full of vigor.
That means they won’t hesitate to talk back to the instructors.
Especially if their status is high.
She didn’t want to see this kind person in front of her eyes, who didn’t even desire the principal position despite having the qualifications of a Sage, suffer needlessly.
“I want to see it for now.”
“If you say so…”
Grumbling, the principal handed over the documents.
It was the documents of those who had applied for admission this time.
The man read them, smiled, and held up one of the documents.
“Let’s have me be in charge of this one.”
“Let’s see… The 3rd prince of the empire. The 1st princess of the Deornt Kingdom, the disciple of the Yellow Citadel’s chief grand mage Luthgen, the twin sons and daughter of the magical engineer Srien. And the niece of the Kind of Fists is in the 1st year Class A. Well… Are you sure?”
“Very sure.”
“But that class already has a designated instructor…”
“Then the principal position…”
“…But of course, we have to change it if a Sage wants it. Don’t worry. I haven’t issued the appointment letter yet.”
The principal, who swiftly changed her words, smiled brightly and held out her hand.
The man stared at that hand for a while, chuckled, and shook it.
“I look forward to working with you, Principal.”
“I look forward to working with you too, Instructor Lee Hyun.”
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The face of Ludwig Yggdrasil, the glorious 3rd prince of the empire, could not be loosened.
It was only natural.
He was the 3rd prince of the Yggdrasil imperial family, who inherited the dragon’s blood.
In other words, he had noble blood.
How could he be happy that he, with such status, had to receive education at a place like the academy that did not distinguish between nobles and commoners?
If it hadn’t been for his father’s order, the glorious emperor of the empire, Thermaio Yggdrasil, he would never have come here.
‘It’s filthy.’
Entering the classroom with a grim face, the only thought that came to mind was: It’s dirty.
Putting aside the fact that it’s not the luxurious furniture he’s always used.
But to think that the sacred place of education is this dirty.
Perhaps because it hasn’t been properly cleaned, the window frame is covered in dust.
Ludwig, who touched it with his white-gloved hand, frowned and looked around.
“To receive education in such a dirty place…”
This won’t do. After today’s class ends, he should clean this classroom.
Thinking so, Ludwig sat at the back of the classroom.
– Screech.
The door opened, and a male student entered.
He was a guy with a sturdy build and a fierce-looking face.
He glanced at Ludwig and headed for the back seat.
And just like Ludwig, he sat with his arms crossed and stared straight ahead.
‘What a ridiculous guy. Imitating me.’
– Screech
The door opened again.
This time, it was a woman with dark green hair who entered.
With a somewhat cold impression, the beauty walked lightly and sat in the front seat.
Ludwig, who stole a glance at her, slowly lifted the corners of his mouth.
‘Lumina Deornt, the 1st princess of the Deornt Kingdom.’
Finally, someone of equal status to him appeared in this classroom.
But that didn’t mean he was going to talk to her first.
Although he didn’t particularly want to, now that he had come to the academy, Ludwig’s goal was to be first in class—no, in the grade.
And Lumina would be the same.
He had no intention of yielding from the start to the opponent who would become his rival for that position.
In the end, though three people had entered the classroom, silence flowed inside.
Perhaps because of that strange atmosphere? Even as students entered the classroom one by one, the silence continued.
“Ah! So this is Class A!”
The one who broke that silence was a cheerful blonde beauty.
As the tall, slender beauty with a charming smile barged into the room, the heavy atmosphere inside the classroom broke down a bit.
Rita, a female student who had been secretly uncomfortable with that atmosphere, smiled at the brightly smiling girl and said.
“Yeah. This is Class A. And it seems like you’re the last one to arrive.”
There was only one seat left, next to her.
When she pointed there, the blonde girl strode over and sat in that seat.
“Hi~! What’s your name? I’m Alicia Raytraver!”
A beauty with a bright personality. Alicia reached out her hand to Rita.
Rita, fed up with the suffocating air, finally let out a sigh of relief and grabbed her hand.
Perhaps because of this, here and there, people started introducing themselves and greeting each other, albeit a bit awkwardly.
Of course, Lumina and Ludwig didn’t say anything until the end.
Still, even they seemed to prefer a bit of noise over silence, as they didn’t scold the classroom that had become a little noisy.
– Screech.
Then the door opened.
When the noisy atmosphere died down for a moment, a man entered.
Age in his early to mid-thirties?
As the tall, black-haired man entered, Alicia’s eyes widened.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Lee Hyun, who will be with you for a year from now on.”
“Teacher! Wow!! So you were the teacher?!”
Alicia stood up, unable to contain her joy.
At her reaction, Rita tilted her head.
Could they possibly know each other?
Regardless, Alicia was so happy that if she had a tail, it would have been wagging wildly.
Lee Hyun, who waved lightly at her, cleared his throat and tapped the podium lightly.
“As your homeroom teacher, I will be in charge of combat training and overall life. I’m the type of person who doesn’t interfere as long as you follow the basics, so you don’t have to be too afraid that life will be difficult.”
“……”
“Since it’s the first day, let’s hear some self-introductions and your future aspirations. You can also say anything you want to afterward. So… who wants to go first?”
At that moment, Ludwig, Lumina, and Alicia raised their hands.
Among the three, Lee Hyun gave Ludwig the first chance.
“I am Ludwig Yggdrasil, the 3rd prince of the Yggdrasil Empire. Let me be blunt. I aim to be the top student in the class. Whoever it is, it’s fine. If you want to challenge me, I will accept that challenge at any time. And…”
Ludwig’s gaze fell on Lee Hyun.
“Lee Hyun, even though you have the trust of His Majesty the Emperor, why aren’t you becoming a vassal of His Majesty the Emperor and are here instead? Could it be that you came all the way here to chase after me to judge if I’m worthy of serving?”
Whispers took over the classroom.
Someone trusted by the emperor of the empire is an instructor at the academy.
Lee Hyun, who was receiving everyone’s gaze but had no change in expression, said nonchalantly.
“It’s not like that.”
At Lee Hyun’s sharp denial, Ludwig’s face turned slightly red, perhaps out of embarrassment.
Sitting in the front seat, Lumina smiled slightly and raised her hand, and when Lee Hyun allowed it, she stood up from her chair.
“I am Lumina Deornt, the 1st princess of the Deornt Kingdom and the crown princess. I am also aiming for the same position. So, if you want to go against that, please feel free to come find me anytime. And… Instructor Lee Hyun, you came here to evaluate me, right?”
Lumina, who spoke confidently, looked straight at Lee Hyun, and he smiled at her.
“Nope.”
Lumina sat down at that denial, trying to maintain a calm expression, but her ears were so red that they couldn’t hide her embarrassment.