The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 36.2
However, there was something Van didn’t know.
It wasn’t just Ouroboros’s Maestro who started to pay attention to him.
Near the imperial capital,
There was an area where magnificent mansions were gathered.
It was where the high nobility of the capital lived, and the mansion of the Ecclesia Duke was located there as well.
However, the most splendid and magnificent mansion in this area didn’t belong to the Ecclesia Duke.
The Klein family.
One of the four families of the empire and a place known as a magic lineage.
A dynasty that holds sway over the magical world.
However, there was something peculiar about the atmosphere of the Klein Duchy.
It felt like chilling ice.
Blame it on the uncomfortable demeanor of the Duchess, Lady Beth.
“My daughter, Joanna, is in third place? She was being surpassed not only by Cathrine but also by some unknown brat?”
Duchess Beth.
The mistress of Klein, the ruler of the magical realm, and a Witch Master level, Lv. 7.
“…Yes, Your Grace. We did express our concerns to the main house, but the former head, Mr. Rudolph, had already confirmed the grades…”
“How dare he! That old man…! Daring to mock the ducal family?”
Crash!!
The windows and glass around shattered at her outburst.
“Please, do not worry. Miss Joanna will surely be at the top at Amethyst Academy.”
“It’s no use. Once a scar forms, it cannot be erased. Ah, how disappointed Joanna will be when she learns of this upon that person’s return from the Islands.”
That person
Alfonso, the lord of the magical lineage.
At Level 8’s end.
A grand sorcerer who has reached the state of a seeker gazing at the heavens.
A cold-blooded individual who views even the bloodline he has borne with utmost calculation, Joanna never knew when she might incur his wrath if she were to show any shortcomings.
“Was Joanna deducted points because of Ecclesia’s trash?”
“…Rather, it’s said that the top and second positions received significant bonus points for facing monsters.”
“Anyway, if it weren’t for Van, wouldn’t Joanna have been the top student?”
Joanna missed the top position for two reasons.
The bonus points received by Cathrine and Libel.
And the deduction Joanna received for performing poorly against Van, resulting in an overall reversal of scores.
“Some mere trash dares to—”
Lady Beth had her voice dripping with disdain.
She lived solely to mold her daughter Joanna into the head of the magical lineage.
She couldn’t forgive Van for tarnishing that vision.
The problem was, Van’s background wasn’t insignificant.
No matter how powerful the Klein family was, they couldn’t simply meddle with the Ecclesia lineage.
‘I must find a way to rectify this.’
At that moment, a knock sounded.
“Your Grace, this is Balas. May I come in?”
The name “Balas” sparked something in Beth’s eyes for a moment.
“Please come in. I happen to have something to ask of you.”
As the door opened, a sharp-looking young man with glasses entered.
“Is it true that you’ve decided to become a temporary professor at the Ruby Academy?”
“Yes, that’s correct, madam. However, Miss Joanna has decided to go to the Amethyst Academy. What should I do?”
Balas.
A prodigy who, at a young age, made groundbreaking contributions to magical theory, earning him recognition in the magical lineage.
Originally, he had been appointed to oversee Joanna’s education at the Ruby Academy, but the situation took an unexpected turn.
“As planned, head to the Ruby Academy. Balas, there’s something I need you to do.”
“What is it?”
“Eliminate Van Ecclesia from the temporary professor selection.”
“!!”
Understanding the meaning behind her words, Balas’s lips curled upward.
“Your Grace’s words are indeed welcome. Lately, I’ve been quite displeased with the frivolous rumors circulating in the magical community.”
When Van uncovered the fractal structure during the appointment exam, it sparked rumors within the magical society. While most dismissed them as idle gossip, Balas was deeply disturbed. This was because Balas’s own magical theory had focused on the fractal structure.
For reference, Balas’s presentation covered the following points:
No one can unravel a perfect fractal structure.
Therefore, Van’s demonstration during the appointment exam was nothing short of a direct contradiction to Balas’s paper.
‘That ignorant fool who doesn’t even know the F-dimension of a fractal.’
Beth, the Duchess, spoke to Balas in such a manner.
“It seems like a perfect opportunity. There will soon be a training session for newly appointed professors, and I’ll send journalists from the magical academia press under our control.”
Sending journalists from the magical academic press meant that if Balas were to disgrace Van, it would be extensively covered in the magical academia press.
Balas smiled with a sinister grin.
“Have you not worry. During this training session, I will thoroughly expose his pathetic incompetence, leaving him with no courage to ever show his face in the magical realm again. Please wait with anticipation.”
But that wasn’t all.
Clang! Swish!
In the training ground, a robust man was demonstrating his swordsmanship and magic.
His name was Kansir.
Hailing from a renowned swordsmanship family, he utilized a unique blend of swordsmanship and magic.
“Kansir’s swordsmanship and magic always impress, no matter how many times you see it.”
“This is nothing.”
“As expected. I heard you’re going to be a professor at the Faculty of Magic at the Ruby Academy. Congratulations.”
A professorship at one of the four prestigious academies was an esteemed position coveted by many. However, Kansir only frowned.
“Why the long face?”
“Because an unworthy fellow is joining me as a professor.”
“Oh, you mean Trash Van. I don’t understand either. I have no idea how he got appointed. And the rumor about him defeating the abyss puppet is surely false.”
“You’ll see when you go.”
Kansir swung his sword roughly, as if Vanreki was right in front of him.
“My swordsmanship will reveal his true colors.”
And finally,
On the border with the Seven Kingdoms in the northeast of the Empire.
It was on the battlefield filled with dreadful carnage that had lasted for over 100 years.
Kkaw
The sound of crows echoed throughout.
Among the numerous corpses, a black-haired woman wore a vacant expression.
The soldiers trembled as they looked at her.
“Ugh, she killed so many again.”
“She wasn’t called the ‘black bird’ for nothing, you know.”
