The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 9.2
Sapphire Academy located in a region with border disputes.
Peridot Academy adjacent to the magical realm.
Amethyst Academy situated in the twisted environment of mana on the desert.
In such a challenging place, even a country would find it difficult to have a leisurely professorial life.
‘The lax academic atmosphere is the best! The city of indulgence is the best!’
Of course, I couldn’t answer that way.
“I think a place with some shortcomings would be suitable. It’s to better showcase my brilliant light, you see.”
“…O-Okay.”
The Duke nodded reluctantly, and my parachute appointment was decided.
* * *
‘Rest time!’
I sprawled on the bed, calling out in glee.
With the Duke sending the recommendation, there was a procedure for approval from the academy.
Since there was nothing specific to do during that time, I decided to laze around as much as possible.
‘Now that I don’t have to worry about others’ opinions from the Ducal family.’
After the recent duel, the way the Duke’s people looked at me had completely changed.
Perhaps it was because of my naturally impressive appearance, even my past was repackaged.
‘Because of a world that failed to recognize his genius, he ended up feeling crooked.’
Well, it’s probably for the best.
As long as I could laze around, I was content.
However, there was a problem.
“Oh, Master! You’re lying on the bed again, eyes closed. Are you contemplating magical studies through mental visualization? How great of a magical horizon are you trying to envision! This Hans is feeling his heart pounding so much!!”
The middle-aged mage kept bothering me like a girl in love with her first crush.
When I asked why he kept finding me lying down, he said he was studying mental visualization, and that’s why he was doing this.
But the annoyance didn’t stop with just Hans.
Cal also annoyingly came by.
“What are you doing? You’re not trying to become lazy again like before, right? Why do I keep coming? It’s not because I like you, don’t misunderstand. I still hate you.”
I couldn’t understand why he kept coming if he disliked me.
Was this some new form of harassment?
And there was more.
“Van, as a senior professor, let me teach you the techniques needed to teach students.”
It was Ron, the eldest son.
Favoring Van.
‘Ron is also a professor, and at Amethyst Academy, the best of the four major academies.’
In Ron’s eyes, there was a hint of concern for his younger brother.
‘Ugh, this is uncomfortable.’
It wasn’t just a simple burden.
The Ecclesia Duchy was an important family in the ‘Hero Academy.’
The duke, as well as all five siblings, played crucial roles in their respective scenarios.
Among them, Ron’s role was…
‘Don’t think too deeply about it. The future is not yet certain.’
Ron’s future depended on the direction of the scenario.
There was no need to worry about it right now.
“I wish you had come to Amethyst where I am. It’s a shame. Despite frequent natural disasters due to the twists in mana, it’s quite comfortable there.”
“…It’s fine.”
“Life in Ruby might be more expensive. Although you’ll get a professor’s salary, it’s going to be tough.”
Huh?
I looked puzzled.
‘Wasn’t the support coming from the duchy?’
“As you may know, during the four years of fulfilling the family’s duties in the military, government positions, and such, the family’s support is cut off. It’s a tradition of the duchy, but it might be a bit excessive.”
‘What kind of tradition is that!’
It was like an absurd statement.
The place where the Ruby Academy was located was known for its vibrant atmosphere in the free city.
Rent and cost of living were famously exorbitant in Amethyst.
Even with a high professor’s salary, a comfortable life was impossible.
In the setting, many professors at the Ruby Academy often took on side jobs.
The absurdity didn’t end with that statement.
The duke called me.
“…Your appointment at the Ruby Academy has been rejected.”
It was a parachute failure.
An unexpected turn of events.
‘They rejected my appointment recommendation from the duke, and not even for a regular position, but for a temporary professorship?’
The duke let out a heavy sigh.
“The reasons for the rejection are as follows: lack of character, lack of achievements, lack of skills, lack of experience, lack of reputation, lack of grades from your academic years, and lack of leadership.”
“…”
“All seven criteria that the academy demands are failing points, so no matter how much my recommendation is, they cannot accept you.”
So, even though I dueled the duke and offended him to some extent, they still couldn’t accept me because I failed in all seven aspects required by the academy.
‘What should I do?’
To achieve my golden dream, I had no choice but to go to the Ruby Academy.
However, aspects like character, achievements, experience, grades from academic years, reputation, etc., were all currently impossible to improve.
The idea occurred to me that becoming a professor, a highly admired profession in the Empire, might have been an unrealistic dream for trash like ‘Van’ from the start.
‘Even so, it can’t be like this! I must find a way to pass the Ruby Academy somehow.’
At that moment, a single method popped into my mind.
‘Could this be the way?’
After swallowing my saliva, I spoke.
“There is one way.”
“Do you have something in mind?”
“I shall demonstrate my greatness at the Ruby Academy.”
“…What?”
With my ‘Grand Practitioner’s’ ability, all I needed to do was showcase overwhelming skills that would overshadow all other shortcomings.
