The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 133
‘It worked!’
I clenched my fist at the transformation occurring within Johan.
The plan had succeeded.
Such noble holy power. He has the potential to become a great saint in the future. Still, he’s just a novice for now.
Despite holy power being anathema to evil entities, the magic dragon showed no sign of immediate threat.
As the dragon said, Johan was merely at the beginning stages.
It would be too much to take down a Level 7 magic dragon.
However,
“Typically, yes.”
What?
“You foolish creature. You still have no idea of the kind of grand being he is.”
Right.
Even if it’s a weak level, combined with my abilities, the story changes.
“Johan. Use the ‘Crash Evil’ spell with all your might on that dragon.”
“Understood!”
A second-tier holy magic that strikes evil energy with sacred force.
Ridiculous. Just insignificant…
Of course, that wasn’t all.
“Joanna, follow this third-tier magic spell.”
“How am I supposed to follow a spell I’ve never seen before?”
“I’ve simplified the formula to suit your limited level on purpose. You’re always acting so smart; but you can’t do even this?”
“Ugh! Really annoying!”
It was a manipulative spell meant to disrupt the opponent’s defense.
Since it was concocted on the spot to match the dragon’s defensive pattern, its effectiveness was potent.
And then,
“Damn it! Die!! You lizard f***!!”
Theren charged like a berserker, cursing.
Whooosh!
Light surged from Theren’s sword.
It was the mana sword, a hallmark of a Level 3 Sword Knight.
Originally, Theren’s level was that of a Level 2 apprentice, but he had surpassed his previous level!
‘But, why the swearing? He hasn’t turned into a complete thug, has he?’
Of course, even being Level 3, compared to the magic dragon, it was still a negligible level.
The issue was the sword Theren was wielding.
As a direct descendant of a swordsmanship family, Theren kept numerous famous swords in his magical pouch, one of which was the ‘Dragon Slayer,’ deadly to dragons.
Whoosh!
Theren’s sword stabbed the magic dragon’s belly.
And finally,
Gakhaeh! Keeeuk!
Mari let out a belch.
It was a small and cute breath, but not to be underestimated.
The Great Elder dragon, being the highest of good dragons, was as anathema to the magic dragon as holy power.
You big brat!
Johan’s holy power, Joanna’s manipulative magic, Theren’s sword, Mari’s breath.
Everything exploded at once, but the magic dragon was not significantly harmed.
Just some scratches.
It didn’t matter.
‘Its defense balance has been shaken.’
My eyes sparkled.
I was aiming for an opportunity.
To land a single spell.
Whooosh!
Two stars rose.
Centered around the most critical weakness of the magic dragon identified during the battle.
A second-tier spell.
But its power was comparable to that of a decent sixth-tier spell, a unique finishing spell of mine, Van Ecclesia.
“Polar Singularity.”
Roooar!
The repelling energy of the poles precisely exploded at the dragon’s weakness.
What, what? Keuuurgh!!
Boom!
With a scream, the magic dragon fell.
It was writhing but not dead; it didn’t matter.
‘We survived! It’s my victory!’
No, it could be said to be everyone’s victory.
“Everyone did well.”
Joanna snorted haughtily, Mari cleared her throat proudly, and Theren, for some reason, silently nodded with a slightly sullen look.
“Pr-Professor.”
Johan approached with tear-filled eyes, as if holding globes of water in his doe-like gaze.
“I have something to say, professor…”
“It’s settled.”
“Pardon?”
The cute Black Flame Dragon intervened.
“There’s no need for pointless thanks. Protecting and guiding you students is my grand duty and a source of pride as Van Ecclesia.”
While Joanna made a face as if to say, ‘There he goes again with his flamboyance, annoying as hell,’ though Johan did not share her sentiment.
His expression overflowed with even more emotion.
“Truly… How can the professor be so noble…!”
‘No, that’s not what I meant.’
But then,
“Wow!! Long live Professor Van!!”
“Van the Legend!! Legend!!!”
“Please come to Amethyst!!”
“I’m joining the Van Legend fan club from today!”
“Was there such a thing?”
“I don’t know! I’ll make one on the board starting today!!”
The students who had run away returned, cheering.
And it wasn’t just them.
An elderly man with a harsh expression was staring at me with wide eyes.
“…Van, you took down this magic dragon?”
“Chancellor Karl Gritton.”
“Hmph! You think something as trivial as subduing this dragon would surprise me?! Not at all! I had faith you could achieve at least this much! Indeed! If you are to be a special appointee professor at Amethyst, you ought to be capable of this!”
“…I never said I was going to Amethyst.”
With the skewed Joanna, strangely delinquent Theren, tearful Johan, the noisy students’ cheers, and this loud Chancellor Karl Gritton.
My mind went dizzy, but nevertheless, it was fortunate.
The episode was cleared.
Your achievements in risking your life for the students will resound through the academic world!
The reputation of Van the Legend rises!
A special reward is given for the noble actions you displayed this time!
You will soon encounter a ‘precious connection!
* * *
Indeed, the events of that day caused significant ripples.
Everyone witnessed me stepping towards the students when the spatial distortion occurred.
Especially, the students contrasted me with the Amethyst professors who only sought to save themselves.
‘Of course, my getting swept up in the spatial distortion was partly because I knew it would transport me to the Great Forest.’
It’s not hard to understand the actions of the Amethyst professors since being lost in the distortion could mean the annihilation of one’s soul. Not everyone can risk their life for others.
Nonetheless, my actions were heralded as those of a true hero and professor.
To the extent that a real fan club forum was created on the academy board.
[VanTLLC]
The forum name stands for ‘Van the Legend Loving Club’.
‘Seriously, creating such a crazy forum on the Academy’s Philosopher’s Stone server. What were they thinking?’
This is why Professor Van is such a Legend.
The quotes of Professor Van standing against the magic dragon. My wings will cover you!
Professor Van with the milk skin, please come to our Amethyst♥♥♥
Professor Van is my brother, you know?
How dare you call the great Professor Van your brother. Wanna die?
No, seriously, he is my brother. You guys, really.
‘It’ll probably be noisy for a while and then die down, but it’s embarrassing. And, that’s not really a post from Cal, is it?’
It’s even on the network server accessible by all four prestigious academies.
Originally, it was supposed to be on Amethyst’s internal board, but unbelievably, Chancellor Karl Gritton ordered it to be set up on the public network.
Hmph! I’ll make sure that fool Randolph knows. Van, you are a professor at our Amethyst!
But I…
Hmph! In my youth, the woman I had a crush on fell for that Rundolph. Finally, my revenge!
Chancellor Karl Gritton is a formidable adversary.
Before I knew it, an official appointment letter as a professor was issued.
“…….”
I was speechless as I looked at the appointment letter laid out before me.
[Amethyst Academy Full Professorship Appointment Letter.]
A full professor.
Not a temporary or a junior one.
Such a swift handling of affairs was possible only because Karl Gritton was the absolute authority at Amethyst Academy.
Given Amethyst’s high standing, it could even afford to occasionally ignore directives from the Ministry of Education.
Moreover, the salary was significantly higher than that of a typical full professor.
‘…Honestly, I’m a bit tempted by this.’
I barely managed to suppress my excitement.
‘After all, Ruby is the sweetest deal.’
Coming to Amethyst, I could already foresee a future where I’d inadvertently find myself in the Dead Sea of the Great Forest, struggling.
‘Ugh. But it’s too tempting to just give up.’
Then, an administrative staff member said something unexpected.
“Will you be declining?”
“Um… That’s….”
“Anticipating this, the Chancellor prepared this as well.”
[Concurrent Full Professorship Appointment Letter]
This letter was attached.
Hmph! Upon reflection, I can’t just easily offer the position of a full professor at the Great Amethyst Academy! A concurrent position suits you better, so be satisfied with that!
I swallowed a chuckle.
It’s not just any position.
‘A concurrent professorship is a privilege given only to the highest echelons in academia.’
He anticipated my refusal and proposed a concurrent position.
It meant they didn’t want to lose me.
‘There’s no reason to decline.’
A concurrent professorship is a system intended to honorably host professors who are primarily affiliated with another academy, without much obligation.
In other words, I’d only need to give occasional special lectures without any particular duties.
‘Anyway, I’d have to come check on Johan, Joanna, and others from time to time.’
The best part was receiving a full professor’s salary without any significant obligations!
It was four times the salary of an adjunct professor at Ruby.
‘I was having a hard time paying the interest on the loan I took out to buy a house since the interest rates went up, but this will give me some breathing room.’
“Ah, and please take this key as well.”
“What is this for?”
“It’s the key to Amethyst’s Level 1 Classified Magical Archive. The Chancellor has allowed you 24-hour access, so you may enter and leave as you please.”
I was astonished.
‘…This man really has lost his mind.’
While it was located in Amethyst, the Magical Archive was under national jurisdiction.
A place those involved in magic dream of entering at least once.
Only those who were rigorously vetted could enter, yet here was the Chancellor, offering me open access with his authority.
“Shall you go right now?”
“It is late. I shall go in tomorrow.”
I had another meeting scheduled for today.
Just then, the person in question came to me.
“Well done, Van. Care for a drink?”
It was Ron.
The mastermind behind this episode.
* * *
We quietly drank together.
I had realized Ron was the mastermind of this episode.
Likely, Ron also guessed that I had caught on.
Why did he invite me for a drink?
No.
‘Why did Ron invite me to Amethyst?’
Considering the doom Ron would face in the future, it’s not surprising he was the mastermind of this episode.
However, I still didn’t understand why he specifically called me.
Inviting me seemed to offer no benefit to Ron.
In fact, Ron’s plans were thwarted because of me.
Then, Ron spoke.
“Is there anything else you want to ask me?”
Ron’s eyes went deeply somber.
