The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 230
Van the Great Legend Hero.
What could it be?
…Talking about the end of the world and salvation, it feels like I’m being teased.
It seemed like the Hermit was chuckling softly.
‘We’re an ascendant now, could you stop childish wordplay?’
“Are you telling me to reach the level of a Celestial Position as quickly as possible?”
That is necessary, but there is a more important role for you.
“An important role?”
The completion of the vessels of the stars.
“!!”
He was talking about the protagonists.
My expression darkened.
“Helping the children reach completion is no easy task. There’s not enough time.”
Previously, the Red Mage had mentioned something similar.
The children were growing splendidly, but the problem was that the apocalypse had been accelerated.
‘I don’t know how much sooner the end will come, but can the children become ascendants within that time frame?’
However, the Hermit said something unexpected.
You are misunderstanding something. I’m not saying to make the stars stronger.
“What do you mean?”
There are already many strong beings in the world. In your empire alone, there are four ascendants. Including the Level 8 transcendents below them, there are even more. But do you think those people can prevent the apocalypse?
I remained silent.
The answer was obvious: ‘They cannot.’
To prevent the apocalypse, it’s not simply about making the stars stronger. It’s not the magnitude of power that matters, but how well the ‘vessel’ is polished.
The Hermit paused for a moment and looked out the window, and I followed his gaze.
It was night before I knew it.
A deep night with twinkling stars.
Was it because I had reached the level of an ascendant?
I could see things I couldn’t see before.
It was the celestial secrets.
‘…So the apocalypse really is approaching faster.’
I could sense it instinctively.
The warnings from the Red Mage and the Hermit were true.
Moreover, the timing of the apocalypse could be much sooner than expected.
At the moment of the apocalypse, the stars must create a miracle. The salvation of the world depends on the success of that miracle.
I understood the Hermit’s words.
‘The miracle the protagonists bring about in the final chapter epilogue.’
But that miracle could only occur once the protagonists had fully matured.
Sensing my doubt.
It’s alright. Because you are here.
“……”
Even if the stars have shortcomings, you will guide them and complete the miracle. You are the true hope.
I frowned deeply.
In the end, it meant that I had to fill in the gaps!
‘The world’s end isn’t someone else’s problem, but damn it.’
There was more to frustrate me.
When I first came to this world, I received a quest.
In hindsight, that quest was a message from the fate of the world.
At the time, I dismissed the quest window, wanting to take it easy, so I didn’t know what the quest entailed.
Reading the celestial secrets, I learned what message the world had sent me back then.
Go to the academy and complete the vessels of the stars.
That would be the quest the world had given me at the time.
In other words, I had dismissed the quest window and voluntarily stepped onto a path of hardship.
* * *
Afterward, I returned to the empire.
The Demon King decided to stay in the demon realm.
‘Staying beside the ascendant Hermit means there will be no danger. And Roshran, the Archduke of the demon realm, has been eliminated.’
Despite everything, Roshran was a major pillar of the demon realm.
His absence would cause chaos, so the plan was for the Demon King to recover some strength by staying near the Hermit and then return to stabilize the demon realm.
‘We’ll meet again soon.’
Whoosh!
I arrived at Peridot Academy.
“Hah. You say you’ve eliminated Duke Roshran?”
“Yes, I was lucky.”
Having completely suppressed the presence of my soul, the Bright Dragon couldn’t recognize that I had ascended to a higher level.
However, she did notice that something had changed.
“It wasn’t just luck, was it? You’ve grown stronger, haven’t you? How?”
As the Bright Dragon scrutinized me, her eyes gradually widened in shock.
‘Now, even if I fight against the Bright Dragon, I won’t be completely outmatched.’
When I fought Roshran, a Level 8 Seeker, head-on, my win rate was 4.3%. So, my chances against lower-level opponents would be much higher.
‘I might be almost evenly matched with a typical Level 8.’
“I’ve told you many times, haven’t I? My greatness is amplifying in real-time.”
“…It’s a relief that the heavens didn’t give you everything.”
Hmm? What?
What’s wrong with my adorable, precious Black Flame Dragon?
At that moment, the Bright Dragon’s expression turned serious, and she spoke earnestly.
“Thank you for avenging my dear friend. I will never forget this gratitude.”
There was someone else to meet.
“How are you feeling?”
“…Empty. But, I’m trying to get used to it.”
“I’m… okay.”
It was the two supporting protagonists, Lapas and Anne.
They seemed slightly better than when we first met.
Thanks to reducing their contact with spirits and the souls of the dead.
‘However, I’m not sure if this is the right method for the world’s salvation.’
Supporting protagonists, as their name suggests, play a helper role.
They’re not essential but helpful if present?
The problem is that the apocalypse is approaching faster.
If they follow the method I provided, they won’t be able to play any role when the end comes.
‘It doesn’t matter. The children’s proper growth is as important as preventing the world’s destruction.’
Yes.
If a world must be saved at the cost of harming the children, it’s better for that world to perish, in my opinion.
“Are you leaving now? I wanted to attend the esteemed Professor Van’s lecture.”
“Hmmm.”
Repel tried to persuade me with eyes full of regret.
‘I could stay a little longer.’
A moment of respite, perhaps?
With the impending turmoil, I wanted to take a brief breather.
‘The Dark Tower will soon cause trouble.’
The Dark Tower.
As everyone knows, it’s one of the Three Evils.
However, it’s different from the other two.
The Order and the Abyss each have their own characteristics, but the most notable difference with the Dark Tower is this:
It’s ambiguous to label them simply as a villainous group.
‘The Dark House is also part of the Dark Tower.’
The Dark Tower is a gathering of those who have mastered dark magic.
The issue lies in the vastly differing natures of dark magicians.
There are those who walk the righteous path, like the Dark House, and there are those who are horrific beings, worse than humans.
However, due to the nature of dark magic, it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of demons, resulting in a high proportion of evildoers.
The heinous acts committed by these evildoers are why the Dark Tower is considered one of the Three Evils.
‘To be precise, not the entire Dark Tower is evil, but a part of it is.’
Within the Dark Tower, there are two factions in conflict.
First, there are the pure dark magicians who walk the righteous path.
The Dark House acts as the godfather of this faction.
On the other side are the evil dark magicians who have made contracts with demons.
Unfortunately, this faction is the majority.
‘About a 2-to-8 ratio. Hmm, it’s hard to say only a part is bad with such a ratio.’
Regardless, the demon followers will soon cause trouble.
Eventually, the Dark House would be annihilated.
The ensuing chaos would have a profound impact on the Ecclesia family, which must be prevented at all costs.
‘Just a moment to catch my breath.’
Then, beep beep, a call came through the communicator.
It was a code I had never seen before.
“Yes, this is Van the Great Legend speaking.”
…Van the Great Legend? What happened to Ecclesia?
“Mariam, sister?”
Yes, it’s your sister, Van the Great Legend.
A wave of embarrassment washed over me, doubling my shame!
“…What’s the matter?”
Where are you right now? Still at Peridot?
“Yes, I’m considering staying a bit longer. Everyone at Peridot is eagerly awaiting my lecture. It’s hard to turn them down.”
…….
Mariam was silent on the other end of the line.
Why? Even without saying a word, I could feel the disdain.
‘This is real!’
Yes, the Peridot students are eagerly awaiting, and Ruby is astonished by my great brother. Sorry, but can you come to the City fast?
“What’s going on?”
It’s something difficult to explain over the communicator. I need your help.
“Heh, if my precious sister is eagerly seeking for my help….”
Click.
“…….”
Yes, I admit that it was a bit much.
Ever since reaching the level of an ascendant, the aura of the Black Flame Dragon has grown stronger, making my antics even more pronounced.
‘Let’s do well, Black Flame Dragon, okay?’
Whoosh!
If my sister Mariam called me specifically, it couldn’t be a trivial matter.
I returned to the Free City.
I headed straight to the city hall, where Sir Gordon, the head of the guard, greeted me.
“I heard the news from Peridot. Not only did you solve the serial murder case, but you also dealt with Duke Roshran? How did you manage that?”
“I was lucky.”
“Haha. Truly, you are Van the Great Legend!”
“…Did you hear that name from my sister?”
“No, the people who heard the news felt that calling you Van the Legend wasn’t enough to describe your greatness, so they started calling you that one by one.”
See, look.
The Black Flame Dragon wasn’t wrong.
It’s just that my prickly sister is too harsh on me.
“But, what’s going on in the city?”
“Ah, that. You’ll hear it from the mayor.”
When I entered the mayor’s office, there were unexpected people present.
“You guys?”
“What trouble have you caused this time?”
“I’ve been wanting to see you, Professor.”
“Haha.”
It was the three main protagonists of Ruby.
“I called them. The Ruby student council is also important for this matter.”
“Please explain what’s going on.”
“Second Prince Renius has entered the Free City mayoral race.”
“…What?”
I looked bewildered.
“Why would the Second Prince do such a thing?”
I had expected the Second Prince, who found himself in a difficult position after the downfall of the noble families, to try something.
But running for mayor?
‘Becoming the mayor of Free City would indeed grant him significant influence over Ruby Academy.’
Even though he was a royal, he had no chance.
Mariam’s support in the City was unshakeable.
‘The Second Prince isn’t a fool; he must know that. What is he planning?’
I frowned.
I had a bad feeling about this.
