The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 198
Listening to Medicine Sage’s words, the first thing that came to my mind was a question.
‘Already? Why? There was still time before Johan’s condition deteriorated to that extent.’
Johan’s transformation into a demon is an inevitable future.
It’s not for nothing that he’s called the ‘Demon Saint.’
However, it was too sudden.
True, the seeds of demons begin to cause problems around this time, but they usually don’t progress to a stage beyond the Medicine Sage’s help until around the second year.
“Are you asking me to eliminate the patient? That doesn’t seem like a request a healer should make.”
“Do you mean assisted dying?”
I frowned.
It’s another term for euthanasia.
In this world, where there is a tendency to undervalue life, many are in favor of it.
“When there are no possible treatments left, it’s about choosing to die to maintain one’s dignity as a human being.”
“……”
“I’m opposed to euthanasia, but in this case, there’s no other way. Johan, I’ve tried every method to treat that child. All have failed. We must remove him before it’s too late. For everyone’s sake, and for his own.”
I sighed.
Of course, I could never follow Medicine Sage’s words.
“That’s arrogant.”
“!!”
“There’s no way? Who decides that? No matter how renowned you are as a Medicine Sage, you don’t have the authority to make such decisions.”
Medicine Sage’s face hardened.
“You can’t think of it as a typical demon’s seed. That child is a vessel of a saint. He could become an unimaginable catastrophe. Many people will die.”
“That might be true.”
I did not deny it.
Just as the Great Dragon, Mari, feeds on malevolent energy,
So do demons, their greatest nourishment is sacred, holy power.
‘In the worst case, he could become a Great Demon we once battled in the erosion fixation.’
It’s one of the scenario’s bad ending routes.
However,
“There is no professor who gives up on a student.”
“!!”
“Even if there is a possibility that Johan might cause trouble in the future, it’s all but the same. Accidents caused by a student are the responsibility of the professor. I shall take responsibility and prevent it.”
Firstly, killing Johan, the main character, is out of the question. That would mean the end of the world.
Besides, I know how much Johan is suffering because of this issue.
I couldn’t possibly abandon him.
“That’s an idealistic view. It’s not realistic.”
“Isn’t that the same for you? Please stop these insincere tests now.”
“!!”
Medicine Sage looked taken aback.
“Did you know?”
“I knew you were not the kind of healer who would give up on a patient so easily.”
Medicine Sage.
As mentioned earlier, she is not just one of the top saints.
But, her heart towards her patients is sincere.
“Ha, so the rumors they say that the trash of Ecclesia became a dragon, were true.”
“Why did you test me?”
“Here, take this.”
It was an old book.
Thin enough to barely qualify as a book, consisting of only a few pages.
“It’s the ‘Ritual of Sanctification.'”
“!!”
I looked surprised.
As mages level up, they specialize in different fields.
Commonly, elemental, manipulation, and summoning are called the three major specializations, and there are other minor specializations too.
However, it’s not impossible to learn these specializations simultaneously.
Because the mana is compatible.
An elemental magic specialist could also perform high-level manipulation spells if they are capable enough.
However, there were two specializations that were impossible.
‘Dark magic and holy magic.’
They require the use of dark mana and white mana, respectively.
It’s not entirely impossible with regular mana, but the efficiency is significantly reduced.
‘I’ve used dark magic occasionally, but those were low-level, simple spells because I completely revamped the formulas to be usable with regular mana.’
High-level spells were beyond my reach.
While dark magic, dealing with the aura of corruption, had some room for trickery, holy magic, especially healing spells, allowed for no such tricks.
So, what is the ‘Ritual of Sanctification’?
‘It temporarily imparts the properties of white mana to regular mana.’
Meaning, regular mages could now use holy magic!
But I shook my head as if I saw such nonsense.
“Hasn’t the magic community already concluded that the Ritual of Sanctification is impractical?”
The Ritual of Sanctification exists only as a ‘hypothesis.’
And it was dismissed as fanciful a long time ago.
Even the Master of Magic agreed.
The transformation of mana’s properties is impossible.
“I thought the same, but it turns out they were wrong. Recently, at the ruins of the Eight Heroes in the North Sea, it was discovered that the Ritual of Sanctification actually exists. This is the grimoire of Sanctification obtained from the ruins. Take a look.”
I opened the book.
It was like a video-type grimoire, and images formed in my mind.
It was a scene where regular mana transformed into white mana.
‘This isn’t a fake manipulated video. It’s real.’
The problem was,
“The formula is incomplete.”
The video was followed by a transformation formula written out, but there were gaps intermittently left blank.
It wasn’t damaged.
They were intentionally left empty.
There was this message written:
He who seeks the answer, reaching Sanctification, shall bloom the Holy Fire.
Medicine Sage shook her head in disappointment.
“I tried to complete the formula, but it was impossible. I’ll pass this grimoire onto you.”
I looked troubled.
‘I don’t know either?’
Normally, with my abilities as a Master of magic, the answer should have come to me instantly upon seeing the gaps in the formula.
But, I couldn’t grasp anything.
An unusual occurrence.
However, I nodded.
“I understand. I will do my best.”
‘I must master it for Johan’s treatment.’
If Medicine Sage failed in the treatment, it was up to me.
“Kuku, I apologize for testing you. I couldn’t just entrust the Ritual of Sanctification to just anyone, you understand. Then, I look forward to it. The miracle of Van the Legend… no, VanSaint will perform.”
Swish.
Medicine Sage disappeared like a mirage, and I frowned.
‘What’s VanSaint?’
I had a feeling this was not going to be easy.
‘Still, the summer camp itself seems like a breather episode, so other than Johan’s issue, no major problems should arise.’
“…….”
I firmly closed my mouth.
‘Summer camp. It’s supposed to be an extra episode, right?’
SSsss.
I began to remember what happened in the game.
I felt anxious!
It seemed like crappy incidents were bound to happen again.
‘No. The monocle is also clear. There shouldn’t be any risk of death for a while. The accuracy of this monocle is beyond imagination….’
Suddenly, a message appeared on the monocle:
You have overcome an impossible crisis of death!
As a special reward, the monocle’s capabilities have been upgraded!
Use the ‘Death Points’ earned from overcoming death to predict situations!
You can know the good and bad outcomes of desired situations!
“Was this an evolving-type magical tool?”
I was bewildered.
Predictive ability?
I had awakened an enormously broken ability.
I decided to use it immediately.
As I thought about the summer camp.
Predicting the fortunes of the summer camp!
Super lucky! Extreme favor appears to be in your path!
The probability of death is 0%, no risks involved, and there’s a high chance of great fortune coming your way!
‘…Really?’
My ears perked up.
I wasn’t sure if I could trust it, but it still made me feel good.
‘Yay, it’s time for a break! Let’s take it easy this time!’
But then.
Remaining Death Points trigger additional predictions!
Listing the specific fortunes that will come your way at the summer camp!
An opportunity to go beyond a mere instructor, becoming a true ‘Great Mentor’ for your students.
Significant expansion of your fan club.
A debate among the students of the four prestigious schools over ‘Van the Legend vs VanSaint’.
Passionate courtship from a mysterious transcendent being.
In the event of a great fortune overlapping, a slim chance to become the protagonist of the ‘Holy Sword Legend’.
“……”
I was silent.
‘Should I destroy this item?’
* * *
Meanwhile, there were those discussing Van.
It was not in a republic, but in the imperial capital.
An exclusive salon, accessible only to the verified nobility.
“I conclude my presentation.”
“Outstanding.”
Clap Clap.
Applause echoed.
Each person there was exceptional.
Their presence, appearance, dignity, and demeanor lacked nothing.
Of course.
“Indeed, Lepel is the most promising A-fessor recently. If things continue this way, he will soon be acknowledged as an S-fessor like us.”
A-fessor, a title given by the Department of Education to distinguished professors.
An S-fessor is a perfect professor, even surpassing an A-fessor.
This was a gathering of these remarkable A-fessors and S-fessors!
“Your praise is too generous. I still have a long way to go compared to the seniors.”
Professor Lepel humbly responded after his presentation.
Being merely skilled wasn’t enough to become an A-fessor.
One had to be exemplary in character, attitude, relationships, and reputation, and Lepel appeared flawless in all.
“However, it’s a pity. Someone else has taken all the fame. Lepel is by no means lacking.”
They were talking about Van.
In reality, Professor Lepel suffered significant losses because of Van.
He had joined the Peridot Academy as a new professor this year and achieved great things, excelling in teaching to become an A-fessor in record time.
He might have been the super rookie professor receiving significant attention in the academic community, but Van completely overshadowed him due to his knack for capturing the spotlight.
“It’s alright. It’s undeniable that Professor Van is remarkable. He may even be a great figure who could change this era.”
Surprisingly, Professor Lepel did not disparage Van.
The other professors felt the same.
Now, Van was not someone to be casually dismissed.
However, that didn’t mean he was willing to accept defeat quietly.
“Even if Professor Van is remarkable, he surely isn’t planning to give just like that, is he?”
“Of course not.”
Professor Lepel’s eyes blazed with determination.
“While I acknowledge that Professor Van surpasses me as a ‘mage’, he does not as a ‘professor’. I will stake my honor as the youngest A-fessor and during this summer camp, I will show everyone who the true ‘professor’ really is.”
* * *
They were not the only ones involved.
On the border with the Seven Kingdoms.
In a battlefield where conflicts continued endlessly, a young man gazed upon the corpses.
“Why have you come to the battlefield again, Chancellor?”
“Oh, there’s been some concerning movement from the side of the Seven Kingdoms, and the military has requested support. I’m being paid a salary, after all, so I must earn my keep.”
The Chancellor of Sapphire Academy.
Also the Lord of Abyss, the Celestial Demon Schneizer shrugged his shoulders.
“Sometimes, it’s hard to tell which is your true identity.”
“Both are. Both Sapphire Academy and Abyss are important to me.”
It was hard to tell if the Chancellor’s reply was sincere or not.
“What are you here, then?”
“The Department of Education has sent a cooperation document. They want you to be the representative of the summer camp. Originally, Duke Volman was supposed to be it, but he has been dismissed.”
“Hmm.”
“It’s not really something you, the Chancellor, would do, so I shall decline it.”
“No, don’t do that. Rather, accept it. I will take part as the summer camp representative.”
“Are you certain?”
Schneizer smiled menacingly.
“There’s someone I look forward to in this summer camp.”
