The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 250
What we are planning is a surprise secret coup.
Emphasizing the surprise and secrecy is important.
‘We need to strike like lightning and finish it in one go. Otherwise, it will turn into a real civil war.’
The problem is that this is not easy.
Firstly, the forces protecting the royal palace are formidable.
Unlike Earth, this is a world where superhumans roam freely.
To prevent such superhumans from committing acts of terror, the royal palace is guarded by tremendous power.
The renowned imperial guards of the entire continent.
Add to that the magical families and some mysterious organization.
‘That’s manageable. The real obstacle lies elsewhere.’
We can be relieved about Esmeralda and the Guardians.
The Guardian only acts for the royal family in unavoidable disasters, not for ‘minor’ incidents like a rebellion.
Of course, this is about the Guardian, not Esmeralda, but since the Guardian refrain from intervening in trivial matters due to causality constraints, Esmeralda will likely be no different.
‘The biggest challenge in this situation is the capital’s guard and defense forces.’
The defense of the capital is divided into three main pillars:
The imperial guards protecting the royal palace,
The guards responsible for maintaining public order,
And the defense forces protecting the capital.
The guards are also quite powerful, as they often deal with villains.
The greatest force was the defense forces.
Even though each individual might not be strong, their sheer numbers were vast.
‘If they get involved, the coup is essentially doomed.’
Moreover, no matter the situation, I didn’t want to engage in a bloody fight against the guards and regular soldiers.
‘I need to prepare in advance so that the guards and defense forces cannot intervene.’
Father shook his head.
“Normally, I could have handled it, but now it’s impossible. Over the past few months, the emperor has replaced everyone with his own people.”
I had expected this.
So, I devised a separate plan.
“Can you do it?”
“…I’ll try.”
An unexpected person nodded resolutely in front of me.
It was Muse Juliet!
However, she looked entirely different from the last time I saw her.
Her bright demeanor was gone, replaced by a somber atmosphere.
‘Everything has collapsed for her.’
Reversal of fortune.
She had faced numerous trials.
Betrayed by someone she trusted, lost her reputation and wealth, and was now wanted as an evil witch who bewitched people.
I found her in her despair and made a request.
‘Only Juliet can do this.’
And this matter would benefit not just me but Juliet as well.
‘But where has Libel gone?’
After finishing the urgent preparations, I checked on the children, and they were all doing well without any major issues.
Theren was, as I intended, mingling with villains in the isolated prison, slowly laying the foundation for the Heavenly Sword.
Joanna had achieved significant accomplishments in the monastery, and Johan’s fame as a saint was growing even greater.
The problem was Libel.
‘They said he’s been in bad shape since I disappeared. Like a baby bird lost without its parent.’
Everyone assumed he’d get better when I returned, but a recent issue arose.
After the second semester ended, Libel suddenly went missing.
I’m leaving to find Professor Van.
He left a letter saying this, but why?
Given the timing, I couldn’t help but feel worried.
‘I hope nothing happens.’
At that moment, a familiar voice was heard.
“Preparations are complete, Nephew Van.”
It was Duke Byron, the Dark Lord.
Duke Byron and Muse Juliet were to open the operation.
“Thank you for your cooperation.”
“Considering the help you’ve given me, this is the least I can do!”
The Dark family has always been staunchly pro-Ecclesia.
However, fearing the situation would escalate, Father had held them back, but they eagerly accepted my request.
So, what did I ask for?
“Can you really do it?”
“Ha! What do you take me for? I’m now the world’s strongest dark mage.”
Duke Byron extended his hand.
Swish!!!
A powerful aura surged.
It wasn’t just Duke Byron. Other dark magicians from the Dark family began to draw power at six points around the capital, and the dark magic stones they had prepared resonated throughout the city.
They were about to cast a large-scale joint spell.
“Descend, spirits of the dead. Find solace, souls of the departed!”
Ssshhh.
Faint silhouettes began to appear in the darkness.
They were ghosts.
They had forcibly triggered a Phantom Break!
“W-What is this?!”
“It’s a ghost!!”
Although it was night, it wasn’t yet a time when everyone was asleep.
The capital was thrown into chaos.
“Call the guards!”
“No, we need the defense forces!”
The level of the Phantom Break wasn’t high.
Around Phase 2?
Only ghosts of about Level 2 appeared. The duration was only a few hours.
However, this unexpected event was enough to paralyze the guards and the defense forces.
The problem was that if left unchecked, there would be significant civilian casualties.
“Now, Princess.”
Muse Juliet stepped forward.
Ahem, she cleared her throat and began to sing.
Ahh.
A song that started with a hum.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t her former beautiful voice.
Among the disasters that had befallen her, she had also lost her health.
Caught in an accident, she was severely injured, and unfortunately, her vocal cords were damaged.
Had she received prompt treatment, she could have recovered, but at that time, she wasn’t in a situation to get proper care, resulting in lasting aftereffects.
A bard losing her voice.
It was a situation devoid of any hope, but surprisingly, Juliet’s voice carried warmth.
Juliet’s voice, amplified by the pre-installed voice transmitters, spread throughout the capital, and an astonishing miracle occurred.
“T-The ghosts are calming down?”
“I-Is it safe?”
The warmth in Juliet’s voice subdued the ferocity of the ghosts.
‘As expected of Juliet.’
I nodded.
Juliet’s character arc was about rekindling hope from the depths of despair after losing everything.
This experience would help her rise again in the future.
‘We’re ready now.’
I assessed the situation.
Even though the ghosts had calmed down, the Phantom Break wasn’t over.
The guards and defense forces were tied up, uncertain when the ghosts might act up again.
Just as I intended.
“We’re ready too.”
Mikhail appeared with a determined look in his eyes.
I nodded.
The coup was beginning.
* * *
…I thought many times, ‘How did I end up making a rebellion?’ but it didn’t matter anymore.
Having come this far, we had to succeed.
“Our Legion will handle the Imperial Guard.”
A heavy-set man I hadn’t seen before spoke.
He was the Conqueror, the leader of the rebel army.
Behind him was a group of about ten people emanating a chilling aura.
They were the Four Heavenly Kings and the Six Wings, the strongest of the rebel army.
‘Despite the childish names, they’re all incredibly strong.’
The Four Heavenly Kings were all Level 8 transcendent beings, and the Six Wings were Level 7 masters and experts.
Though few in number, they were sufficient to face the Imperial Guard.
The rebel army had another asset.
Lyran, making a rare appearance, smiled brightly.
“Hehe, we’ll be disrupting the command of the guards and the defense forces.”
Lyran’s intelligence unit of the rebel army specialized in infiltration, abduction, and similar tactics.
Paralyzing the command, already in chaos due to the Phantom Break, wouldn’t be difficult.
‘The Abyss side is tasked with handling the magical families.’
While the rebel army dealt with the Imperial Guard and the Abyss handled the magical families, Mikhail and I would confront the emperor.
However, an unexpected person stepped in.
“I’m going too.”
“Catherine, this isn’t your place.”
I had deliberately kept the other students out of this, except for Mikhail.
This wasn’t something students should be involved in.
But Catherine’s eyes blazed with determination.
“I have the right to be involved. Defeating my father is my responsibility.”
I realized it would be difficult to dissuade her.
‘All of Catherine’s trauma stems from Duke Alfonso. She might need to face him to find closure.’
“Alright. But don’t take any unnecessary risks.”
“Don’t worry. You know I’ve gotten stronger, right?”
That was true.
Currently, Catherine is at Level 5.
With the awakening of her star power, she was almost on par with an average Level 6.
“Let’s go.”
Finally, the coup began in earnest.
As planned, the Legion took on the Imperial Guard, and the Abyss villains faced the magical families.
Though both the rebel army and the Abyss villains were few in number, they were incredibly powerful, leading to a fierce battle.
Taking advantage of the situation, we headed towards the inner part of the palace where the emperor resided.
‘It’s quiet. There are hardly any Imperial Guards.’
But soon, there was a presence.
Unexpectedly, there were young boys and girls.
They looked about the same age as the main characters.
However, their auras were not ordinary.
Each one was at least Level 7, and some were even at Level 8.
It was unbelievable.
I spoke of their identity.
“…The weapons of the ‘House.’”
Indeed.
The emperor’s secret organization was the ‘House.’
Where Libel had been.
The royal family had been the patrons of the House.
‘Only the royal family could have conducted such operations quietly.’
They had kidnapped hundreds, thousands of children, yet the world knew nothing about it.
The royal family had covered it up.
‘How many are there? Twenty? Thirty?’
The House wasn’t just one place where Libel stayed. Each house produced five weapons, and they were all gathered here.
‘Individually, they’re not much compared to my current level, but there are too many of them.’
Although my mana reserves had increased, I couldn’t afford to use too much power here, not knowing what further obstacles awaited.
Then, something even more troubling happened.
“P-Professor? Look over there. Why is that idiot there?”
Amidst the boys and girls, Libel appeared.
