The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 17.1
I threw out my closing statement.
“No need to be surprised. It’s something anyone can do if they can perform a simple reverse calculation.”
The audience frowned.
Well, with the current situation, even if someone were to intervene, it wouldn’t be favorable.
Well done, Dark Flame Dragon.
“So, what happens now?”
“Shouldn’t we give him a score of zero for the lecture?”
“He solved one of the hardest challenges of magical studies, how can you give him a zero?”
Confused murmurs filled the air.
And then something happened.
Clap. Clap. Clap.
The resounding applause.
It was Professor Burnstein!
“My evaluation for the lecture is 100 points.”
“!!”
The still stoic gaze remained.
However, the following words were entirely different.
“I never imagined, Van, that you were hiding such a remarkable talent. Excellent. It was a perfect demonstration. The showcase you presented today would be more than worthy to be stored in the Tower of Magic’s Hall of Fame.”
I wore a surprised expression.
It was the highest praise.
“But, the method seems impractical for use by other mages, except for you. Let’s discuss how to make it more versatile in the future.”
The atmosphere inside the hall was buzzing.
It felt like I had already secured a position as a professor or something.
“P-Professor Burnstein? That’s… a bit. Van hasn’t passed the appointment test yet.”
Burnstein turned sharply towards Valic, who stammered as he spoke.
“So, even after witnessing Van’s performance, you’re considering failing him? Professor Valic, are you suggesting that you lack the vision of a mage?”
“…….”
Valic’s complexion turned pale.
There was a sinister gleam in his eyes.
However, Valic didn’t back down easily.
“…The appointment of Professor Van is within my jurisdiction, delegated by the board. Regardless of your position as the head professor, challenging my authority in this matter is inappropriate.”
“!!”
Ignoring Burnstein’s provocations, Valic turned his gaze towards the audience.
“My evaluation score for Young Van’s lecture in my class is 0.”
An absurd score.
While the audience wore expressions of bewilderment, Valic paid no heed.
“Others, please provide evaluation scores as well.”
The scores were extreme.
Those unrelated to the Duke of Rapalt’s influence, like Professor Burnstein, gave 100 points.
However, those individuals were a tiny minority.
Most of those gathered here were the Duke of Rapalt’s lackeys.
Watching Valic’s reactions, one by one, they began to speak up.
“…I also give 0 points.”
“I, too, give 0 points.”
“Me too…”
A cascade of 0 points poured out.
Burnstein glared at the professors aligned with the Duke of Rapalt who had given 0 points.
“Aren’t you all ashamed?”
The professors who gave 0 points avoided eye contact, offering no response.
“Ha. Can you even be considered professors with the qualification to teach students when you act like this?!”
“Please stop, Professor Burnstein.”
“Van?”
“It’s all fine.”
“What’s fine about it? This irrational…! Valic, you, come out now! Let’s settle this with a duel!”
“…First, please calm down and come outside.”
I pulled the blazing Burnstein outside.
‘Why is this professor suddenly like this? Well, he did have a volatile personality from the beginning.’
Professor Burnstein appeared gruff and cold on the surface, but deep down, he was a type with a fair amount of passion.
‘But still, causing a scene here might lead to repercussions!’
Professor Burnstein is the head professor in both the general and specialized major of ‘Magical Theory.’
In other words, he should be someone who supports me in my honey-gathering endeavors. There was no way I could let him get kicked out from here.
“Damn bastards.”
Even after stepping outside, Professor Burnstein couldn’t easily quell his anger.
“It’s fine.”
“Why do you keep saying it’s fine? Those damn bastards won’t let you pass.”
“Still, I’m fine.”
Professor Burnstein made a face of incomprehension at my repeated response.
“Are you planning to go to another academy? Well, if it’s your talent, it might be better to go to a different academy. I know someone at the Peridot Academy; I’ll write you a recommendation letter. No, let me contact them right now.”
With a desperate expression, I urgently shook my head.
“No, I’ll become a professor at the Ruby Academy.”
“What does that mean? As long as those damn bastards are around, you getting accepted…”
“I said I’m fine, didn’t I?”
“!!”
Burnstein was taken aback.
Yes.
I wasn’t just saying ‘I’m fine’ as empty words.
I truly was fine.
Even if the rotten individuals at the academy tried some scheme.
‘In fact, I’d welcome it.’
Truthfully.
Expecting to be accepted right away from here, no matter how impressive my performance was, was too naive.
Especially with those rotten individuals there.
‘The important thing is that I demonstrated a remarkable performance that no one can deny.’
In other words, Valic’s move to disqualify me was an unreasonable act without justification.
The meaning of these words is,
‘Now, the justification has shifted in my favor.’
Now, a question arises.
Even if I become a professor, can I enjoy the honeyed life I desire?
It won’t be easy as long as the Rapalt family is in power.
They’ll find all sorts of excuses to bother me.
‘This incident should be an opportunity to give a blow to the Rapalt’s Duchy. Make sure they can’t easily touch me.’
I wasn’t simply hoping for a professorship.
Becoming a professor was just the beginning; I intended to deliver a significant blow to the Rapalt family.
‘Help me until the end, my guardian angel Valic!’
The final phase of the plan had begun.
