All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 283

◈ Chapter 283

142. Time to Go – 1

About a week after the freshmen entered, Rowena sought out Ian, who was holed up in his lab.

“What are you doing? Are you busy?”

“Can’t you see?”

Documents related to the problems and developments of the railroad installation project, the new tracks to be installed, and disputes connected to other regions were piled up in the lab.

“Why are you doing this?”

“It’s faster for me to do it than for the Fredician family.”

“You’re really strong.”

“Originally, the best way is to use force if words don’t work. So? What’s up?”

“It’s the placement test results. I thought you’d be curious, so I brought them.”

Among the freshmen who entered Fredon Academy this time, there were those who received help from the special scholarship system that Ian proposed.

Rowena placed the report next to him to let him know their results, and Ian quickly scanned through it.

“Excellent.”

The cadets, who were low in status but high in skill and talent, all reached the intermediate level.

Of course, they were in the lower ranks of the intermediate level, but that was still significant.

“The one to watch out for is her. Elda.”

“Is that so?”

“Looks like you’re not interested?”

“They’ll do well on their own.”

He had provided the ladder; climbing up was their problem.

When Ian didn’t even glance at the documents, Rowena shrugged.

“Oh, and there have been a lot of requests.”

“Are you asking me to be a temporary instructor?”

Rowena clicked her tongue briefly.

As expected of Ian.

“There’s no need to say anything, huh?”

The only reason there are so many new students at Fredon Academy this time is because of Ian.

As such, all the students wanted to see Ian and learn from him, even a little.

“I heard from Instructor Aranse. You’re going to take on the academy’s instructor position as soon as you graduate, right?”

“I was going to, but things might change a bit.”

“Huh?”

What was that supposed to mean?

Rowena was puzzled, and Ian replied calmly.

“I don’t have much time to be here.”

“What is it? Is there another problem on the continent?”

“It’s nothing like that. This is my personal matter, so I’d appreciate it if you didn’t pry.”

“Tch. I wonder if Fredon Academy will run well without you.”

“It’ll run fine. And even if it doesn’t, there’s nothing I can do about it.”

He was planning to leave after making enough preparations for it to run well.

But if they couldn’t keep up even after he had made arrangements, that was the academy’s problem.

He didn’t need to take responsibility for that.

“Is that so…?”

“Why? Are you sad?”

“Of course not. And I’m graduating at the end of this year, so there’s nothing to be sad about.”

“Is that so? Then that’s fine. Anyway, is that what you came to talk about? Temporary instructor?”

“Yeah. Oh, of course, you’re not the only one I’ve asked. I’ve also asked the upperclassmen.”

She handed over the prepared documents.

More than half of the people on the document were students from Advanced Class B.

“The academy makes the request first, and only the students who accept will do it.”

“Does being a temporary instructor exempt you from missions?”

“Yeah. How about you? If you’re busy with research, you can refuse.”

“It’s not that busy, so it’s fine. It’s only once or twice a week, so there shouldn’t be any problems.”

There didn’t seem to be any schedule conflicts.

Ian signed the blank space on the document and finished checking.

“Aura operation, huh? But why lower level?”

Let’s say that’s the content of the class.

But Ian was puzzled that the place he was in charge of was the lower level.

Wouldn’t it be better to take on the intermediate or advanced level if possible?

Moreover, the beneficiaries of the special scholarship system that he advocated were all in the intermediate level.

Ian smiled at her, who was curious.

“I like seeing people rise from the bottom.”

“Ha. You have quite the taste. Anyway, I understand. Everyone in the intermediate level will be making a fuss while feeling sorry.”

As she nodded and left, Ian took his hand off the device he was making.

“I should enjoy my hobby before I leave.”

* * *

The news that Ian had taken on the position of temporary instructor to teach lower-level students quickly spread throughout the academy.

Of course, Advanced Class B also heard the rumor.

“Hey, Ian. Is it true? I heard you’re going to be in charge of the lower level.”

Blanche, who was sitting in the lobby, asked as she saw Ian coming down from his room.

“It’s temporary. Temporary. And I’m only going to teach Aura operation.”

“In the lower level?”

Wildy was quite surprised.

If it’s the lower level, aren’t there only students who haven’t even awakened their Aura yet?

“Why? Shouldn’t you be in the intermediate level? Or the advanced level…?”

“The advanced level will do well on their own.”

“Then what about the intermediate level? That Elda? And the others…?”

“Tell them to do it on their own.”

Ian said firmly, and Blanche closed his mouth.

No matter how much he thought about it, he didn’t know what Ian was thinking.

“But even if you raise the lower-level students, Ian, won’t that help you?”

“There’s no one among the intermediate or advanced students who can help me.”

“Oh, you’re too cold.”

“It’s the truth. But you guys….”

“Ah. I decided to teach swordsmanship in the intermediate level.”

“I’ve also decided to teach magic in the intermediate level. It seems that only Graegin and Oerina are going to the lower level.”

Graegin was in archeology.

And Oerina was in basic magic.

As Ian, Blanche, and Wildy were talking, the door to the lobby opened.

“Oh, I’m going to die.”

“I’m tired after hunting monsters all night for the first time in a while.”

It was Wilval and Haryun.

Blanche pointed to the two who had just entered.

“They said they’re just going to keep doing monster hunting.”

“I’ve already been there.”

“Hey. These days, kids are really messed up. Oh my god. I didn’t know they’d be so scared of orcs and sit down on the floor.”

“In my day, even if we saw a group of orcs, we’d fight hard. These days. Ugh.”

Blanche shrugged, ignoring their grumbling.

“Anyway, the lower level. I wonder if the kids you teach will be promoted next semester.”

“I don’t know.”

“Oh~ Looks like you’re not confident?”

As Wildy smirked, Ian smiled back.

“So when does class start?”

“Class….”

Ian glanced at the time.

“Starting today.”

It was a scene he hadn’t seen in a long time.

He had arrived at the most dilapidated area of Fredon Academy.

Seeing that place, the memories of the possessed body came to mind.

Despair.

Fear.

Pain.

The desire to run away.

But the will not to run away.

Because of all those things, he was always in pain.

“Ah. I, Count Ian.”

One of the lower-level instructors found Ian.

Even though the other person was a student, he was not in a position to treat him carelessly.

Especially as a lower-level instructor.

As he bowed, Ian nodded slightly and said.

“Are the students ready?”

“Yes? Ah. Yes. Let’s go right away. You can go to the training ground. And I’m….”

“You’re Instructor Romeo Wilche of Lower Class C. I know.”

“Yes? I’m, I’m honored! Count Ian knows me….”

“You’re the one who ignored me quite a bit when I was in the lower level.”

“…I, I’m sorry about that. Over there.”

Who would have known?

That Ian, who had been struggling even in the lower level, would suddenly reveal his skills and become such a strong person.

Romeo turned pale and trembled.

Ian glanced at him and turned his gaze away as if he had no interest and walked.

“Myaa~.”

Myaenman, who was always on Ian’s shoulder, simply cried lightly as he looked at him.

Romeo didn’t know what to do and carefully followed him.

He arrived at the training ground.

This place was also a place where old memories remained.

“Let’s go over there.”

As Romeo pointed to the platform where the instructors go up, Ian nodded.

Quite a few students were already gathered under the platform.

Ian, who went up to the platform, looked down at them and said.

“I don’t think I need to introduce myself. Ian Brandon. That’s all.”

There was no one among the students of Fredon Academy who didn’t know Ian’s name.

Most of them gave him respectful glances, and some tilted their heads as if they were strange.

“Is that Count Ian?”

“He doesn’t look strong at all….”

“Could the rumors be wrong?”

There were those among the freshmen who showed a sense of challenge.

Ian glanced at one of them and smiled.

“There. Blue-haired student.”

“Ex.”

The giant boy with dark blue hair looked around.

But he was the only one with blue hair around him.

“Are you talking about me?”

“Yes. Hesti Ricalen.”

“…Do you know me?”

“Haven’t you heard the rumors about me? I know everything once I see it.”

The students’ murmuring grew louder.

When there was even talk that it might have been planned, Ian continued calmly.

“You said I don’t look strong, right?”

“Oh. No, no.”

He had only whispered it, but did he hear it?

As Hesti denied with a cold sweat, Ian shook his head.

“I heard everything. Come out.”

“…Haa.”

He hesitated but eventually walked out.

Hesti, who came in front of the platform, looked up at Ian with blue eyes full of challenge.

“Those who do not experience it directly are fools.”

“…Can I tell you the truth?”

“Tell me.”

“On the outside, Count Ian doesn’t look strong at all. He’s small, and his muscles… I know that Aura is important, but I’ve heard that martial arts can’t ignore muscles.”

“Are you from the Forest of Warriors?”

Nod.

Hesti nodded.

“You’re the son of Loven Ricali, the clan leader of the Hughes Clan. It’s a place where muscles are more important than Aura… Your opinion is definitely not wrong. And.”

Ian looked down at him and said coldly.

“You. You’re an Expert [a martial rank]. Why did you stay in the lower level?”

The murmuring grew even louder.

If he was an Expert, he could aim for the intermediate level, or even the advanced level if he did well.

But why did he stay in the lower level?

As everyone was embarrassed, Hesti bit his lip tightly.

“You knew it.”

“I told you, I know everything once I see it.”

“…I just wanted to see how good Fredon Academy was from the bottom.”

“Is that so? Then that’s fine.”

“Yes? Is that the answer?”

“I don’t have any intention of saying anything about hiding your strength. Anyway, you’re curious, so I’ll have to test it out?”

As Ian went down the platform, Hesti smiled.

He had gained an unexpected stroke of luck.

It was an opportunity to spar with Ian, who is called the strongest on the current continent.

Not wanting to miss that opportunity, he clenched his fist and took a stance.

“I’ll do my best.”

Ian was delighted.

That passion and resistance to challenge himself, who holds the title of the strongest.

“I like it.”

“Thank you!”

Hesti was delighted and raised his Aura [spiritual energy].

That made it clear.

He’s an Expert.

He’s a strong man who’s not at the level to stay in the lower level.

As the students were horrified and exclaimed, he, who had finished preparing, rushed at Ian.

-Puck!!

He was hit by the flat side of the sword that Ian was holding and knocked out cold.

The excitement subsided in an instant.

Looking around at them, Ian said as if nothing had happened.

“Then let’s start the class.”