The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 203
Even more exciting.
Van’s words were not mere bluster.
“Hey, catch it! Go!”
“I’m going to win!”
Laughter from the students echoed across the beach.
Yesterday, they were merely surfing, but today, Van had deliberately incorporated various activities.
A mix of ball games and surfing, magical obstacle maneuvers, team competitions, and more.
“…They’re really having a blast.”
“I wish I could join… Ahem!”
The scene looked so enjoyable that even the professors felt envious.
Soon, the professors regained their composure and criticized Van’s class.
“What in the world is this bizarre class?!”
“Exactly! This isn’t some water park! It’s completely unhelpful to the students…!”
“Well, I might have a different opinion?”
“C-Chancellor?”
Chancellor Schneizer’s eyes sparkled.
“This is not just some simple activity. Do you know on what basis Professor Van has assigned students to each recreational activity?”
“Wasn’t it done randomly?”
“Not at all. He assessed the students’ situations and aptitudes and selected customized activities for them.”
“I-Is that even possible?”
The professors wore expressions of disbelief.
Van had prepared over ten different types of playful activities.
The number of students gathered for the class exceeded 100.
‘Many are attending his lecture today. Is it really possible to assess the students just by observing them briefly?’
In response to the professors’ skepticism, Chancellor Schneizer simply smiled.
“It’s because he’s Van the Legend.”
“!!”
“Even if only half of the rumors about him are true, such feats would certainly be possible.”
Ssshhh.
A chill ran down the professors’ spines.
It was hard to believe, but if it were true, what kind of prodigy was this Van the Legend?
“B-But still, it’s impossible to achieve results like this without sweat and toil.”
Someone retorted.
However,
“Well, from what I see, these students seem to be working much more desperately than any others attending different classes at the summer camp.”
“!!”
The professors, especially Professor Repel, swallowed hard.
Indeed.
Though they were laughing and having fun, the students were giving their all.
No, perhaps they were giving their best because they were also enjoying themselves.
‘In my class, they attend reluctantly, almost dying of boredom. But there, look how hard they’re working.’
He recalled the faces of students who had struggled in his own classes.
It was a stark contrast.
Still unwilling to concede, he made one last counterargument.
“The structure of the class is too disorganized. It’s impossible to properly educate students in such a manner.”
“That’s a valid point. It is indeed quite chaotic.”
Using water play to refine each student’s weaknesses required a truly meticulous calculation and a systematic approach.
Yet,
“That’s why it’s even more astonishing. He’s managing to do something so implausible.”
“!!”
“Shall we listen in? What kind of ‘lecture’ is Professor Van giving right now?”
Swoosh.
Van was weaving through the students on a surfboard, performing acrobatics.
With a flick of his fingers, Chancellor Schneizer activated a long-distance eavesdropping spell, and Van’s ‘lecture’ to the students began to spread to where the professors were.
Allen, pick up the speed on your surfboard. Accelerating the rotation of your mana will also help improve your weakness in mana burst speed.
Chris, you’re not just to focus on spiking the ball, but first on maintaining your balance. Apply the knightly footwork you’ve learned on the unstable board. The basis of a knight is balanced footwork.
Sophia, you are…
A silence fell among the professors.
Astonishingly, Van was providing individualized tutoring to every student who attended.
Even more remarkable was the students’ response.
They were adapting and improving in real time based on Van’s critiques.
This indicated just how apt Van’s guidance was.
“The Red Dragon’s performance is also dazzling. Seeing Professor Van’s lecture today, I understand how these students could have improved so much in such a short time.”
Red Dragon wasn’t a term exclusive to Ruby.
Peridot is known as the Green Dragon, Sapphire as the Blue Dragon, each academy names its top freshmen thus.
However, the Red Dragon of Ruby was famous in a different sense.
Except for Theren, all were Van’s mentees and had experienced rapid growth through his teachings.
There were claims that the Red Dragon’s fame was exaggerated, but they were unfounded.
The current Red Dragon was overwhelmingly outperforming the other students.
Ruthlessly so.
“What’s this? How dull. Is that all they teach at your academy?”
“You, such unworthy ones receiving instruction from Professor Van? Unacceptable.”
…It was a bit excessive.
But in truth, the children acted that way because Van had asked them to provoke the other students.
The effect was perfect.
All the students rose up, grinding their teeth.
“Arrrgh!! Damn those Red Dragon-liches!”
“We won’t lose!!”
Their passion combined with Van’s timely advice began to create tremendous effects.
“……”
The professors swallowed their saliva.
In that moment, everyone could intuit who would receive the highest marks in the lecture evaluation.
‘It’s our defeat.’
The one who felt the greatest sense of defeat was Repel.
Repel saw the faces of the students.
They were filled with joy.
In fact, if one were to judge solely by the effectiveness of achieving results, his secret weapon, the ‘Mental Strengthening Training,’ wouldn’t be lacking either.
It was just excruciatingly painful.
He had always thought it was necessary to give the students trials for their benefit, but he was wrong.
I understand. Such methods are the limit for you ordinary professors.
Van’s words were accurate.
It was simply a lack of his own capabilities.
What was even more astonishing was,
‘Just how much preparation has he done behind the scenes to conduct such a class?’
Respect began to fill Repel’s eyes as he watched Van.
* * *
‘Good. Everything went as planned.’
I breathed a sigh of relief.
I was worried, but it seems to have worked well.
I should easily receive the highest scores.
‘Really, the surfboards did most of the work.’
The combination of summer camp and surfing.
It was nearly invincible.
‘But, what is he doing here?’
I frowned.
Professor Repel was surfing at a distance!
He had come to ‘audit’ my class.
‘Could he be hooked?’
As mentioned before, he wasn’t a villain. He was more like a true mentor to the protagonist.
But his excessive passion made him a tiring presence.
‘Let’s ignore him. After summer camp, I won’t have to see him again.’
I paused for a moment.
Will I really not see him again?
‘It’s about time for trouble to start at other academies.’
Especially at the beginning of the second semester, a major incident occurs at Peridot Academy.
Can Peridot Academy really overcome it?
‘…Maybe I should intervene.’
It seemed like I could make use of that Repel fellow.
Swoosh!
Just then, a board aggressively cut past me, splashing water.
It was a deliberately aggressive move.
I scowled.
“Theren.”
“Why do you call me?”
Theren asked bluntly.
“You remember my name. I thought you had completely forgotten about me.”
‘This cat.’
Theren was acting out because he was annoyed!
He was the only one not called among the Red Dragons.
Actually, I hadn’t forgotten… rather, I had decided not to call him.
It’s a bit awkward.
We did get along in the Republic last time, but it feels a bit burdensome to use him for personal reasons.
‘If he hopes I would use him, I wouldn’t hesitate.’
Summer camp was just the beginning.
Steep challenges lay ahead.
Theren had a role to play.
“Actually, I have a favor to ask you for the next activity, the ‘group competition.'”
“Are you asking me to join your group, Professor? I suppose I have no choice. If you’re asking, I’ll consider it….”
“No, I’ve already decided on the group members.”
Theren furrowed his brow deeply.
“You’ve already decided? Without even discussing it with me? Then what are you asking of me?”
“If we end up facing my group in the competition, I want you to fight with all your might.”
“!!”
Group competition.
It was no easy task.
It was more about the students performing well than my own abilities, and while grades were important, ‘teamwork’ was also being assessed.
Above all, the biggest difficulty was,
‘Getting good grades with the already capable students won’t help me win first place in ‘leadership’.’
It’s expected to get good results with talented students.
Therefore, forming a group with high-achieving students could disadvantage you in leadership evaluations, whereas achieving good results with less capable or problematic students could score higher.
The points gained increase as the students’ issues become more serious.
‘I need a special approach to lead the students I’ve chosen. Theren’s abilities will definitely be of help.’
But then,
“…Understood. Tell the students you’ve chosen to be prepared.”
“Huh?”
“I don’t know who else you’ve chosen, but I promise you, my team will not lose to yours.”
Swoosh!
He turned and walked away.
“…Why is he always like that? Well, his efforts are beneficial, so I can’t complain.”
Just then, another figure approached.
“Professor?”
“Libel. Have you thought about what I asked you?”
It wasn’t just Theren I had asked for help.
Libel also had an important role to play.
“Yes. I-I’ll try.”
I nodded.
“Good, that’s the right attitude. It will be beneficial for you too.”
Afterwards, the summer camp’s first event, the ‘Professor’s Special Lecture,’ concluded.
As expected, I took the top spot. It was an overwhelming first place.
The representative of the summer camp, Chancellor Schneizer, said,
“Congratulations. Professor Van, your lecture was truly impressive.”
“…Thank you.”
It felt odd to receive lecture praise from the ‘Celestial Demon,’ but fortunately, it seemed he was committed to his duties as chancellor.
“As the best professor in the special lecture segment, you should be given the privilege. In the next event, the group competition, you may choose your students first.”
This privilege was traditionally given to the professor who excelled in the special lecture.
“Understood. Here is the list.”
Chancellor Schneizer looked surprised when he saw the list I submitted.
“Is this list correct?”
“Yes, it is.”
“That’s unexpected. Are you sure?”
Schneizer spoke in a curious tone.
“Even for Professor Van, guiding these students won’t be easy.”
“My light is meant to illuminate the darkness.”
“!!”
Ah.
Even in front of the Celestial Demon, the Black Flame Dragon’s mouth had no filter.
Anyway, the students I had chosen were.
“Students Bern, Kalvel, and Gerard, please step forward.”
“!!!”
Astonishment spread throughout the venue.
It was understandable.
These were all well-known names.
Bern.
As you know, he’s the young master of a dark noble family, and a villain-type protagonist.
Kalvel.
Originally from ‘the House,’ and a ‘friend’ of Libel. He’s the recent cause of Libel’s turn towards darkness.
Gerard.
Also known as Alpha Zero, he’s a villain-type protagonist with an assassin class among the ten evils.
Yes.
I planned to use these three notorious villains to achieve the highest score in the leadership evaluation.
