53 – Bell’s Request
The exchange meeting is one of the long-lasting events of the Delos Academy.
Correspondingly, during exchange meetings, even a person with a heavy butt, such as the president or dean, is bound to be busy without exception.
For example, like an old man who is wrestling with a pile of documents in the president’s office.
“There are a lot of people participating in the martial arts competition this year, right?”
“I say so. In particular, many children who were evaluated as having a promising future applied.”
Olberus’ white beard drew an arc along his lips at the words Vanessa gave as he poured black tea into an empty teacup.
At this academy, not only the talented, but also the cadets who are considered to be geniuses, like one in a thousand, pass through quite a bit.
Among them, if he is evaluated by the officials as having a famous future, it must mean that he is at least strong enough to make eye candy on the day of the prom.
“Good. It’s just a pity that this event isn’t public.”
A wisp of regret passed behind Olberus’s satisfied smile.
The exchange meeting is a venue for harmony between students who have just entered the academy and are just beginning to adapt to the academy, and their seniors.
Unlike other large events, this means that outsiders cannot be invited to show the process.
This wasn’t the only event where the cadets could show off their outstanding abilities, but I couldn’t help but feel regretful.
It means that in his position as president, Olberus has the heart of a grandfather who wants to spread the knowledge that the cadets here are excellent.
“Didn’t you decide to push for public disclosure?”
“It wasn’t that easy. After all, there are other places to invite guests besides exchange events.”
I don’t know if there aren’t any public events other than exchange meetings, but that’s not the case either.
Besides, what if the guests who come to the academy are nothing more than empty gangjeong?
True to the academy’s name, most of the visitors start with the royal family and are of such high rank that their jaws drop.
Such people usually do not like to take off their butts, and there are some people who are consistent with mysticism, so it is almost impossible to invite them often.
To the extent that I’m grateful to show my face even at a big event.
Although Olberus’ feelings were not like that.
“I don’t know why everyone is paying so much. It shows all kinds of condescension by showing that one face, so there are many times when I try to sing it, but my heart goes into it.”
A bitter smile formed on Vanessa’s lips as she watched the blatant criticism, which was not like Olberus.
As if to prove that he did not waste 100 years of his time, Olberus is usually calm, benevolent, and relaxed.
The fact that he showed such displeasure must mean that the visiting guests were quite cubic.
“Still, aren’t some people friendly?”
“These are the people I rolled with during that war, right? However, the old women who were confined to the corner of the room are still there.”
Vanessa stood up to arouse the atmosphere, but Olberus’ answer was only cold.
Although it may be the same as getting old.
However, there is an essential difference between the old people in the back room and Olberus.
Those who still boast about the world as if it were theirs, and who do not want to acknowledge the generation of young people while resting on the glories of the past.
With a pioneering spirit that embraces handing over generations to young people, and feels joy in nurtured and nurtured them.
So, Olberus was very grateful for the current position of president.
What if I hadn’t been able to get the position I am today and not have seen with my own eyes how young bloods grow and lead the next generation?
Sometimes the thought that he might end up eating a pot of rice with those decrepit and chattering old people made his teeth tremble at times.
“A cadet will come soon, so please calm down. Because if he notices that the atmosphere is stiff, he might be uncomfortable too.”
“Hmm? Are you a cadet?”
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Olberus set back the teacup he had been tilting at a schedule he hadn’t heard about and twitched his eyebrows.
It doesn’t matter by itself because there are a few times when the schedule is suddenly set.
However, there are very few people who can come to him when they want him with the position of president. At least not for the faculty, but especially among the cadets.
I don’t know if it’s a cadet with a special status like Elisha, who came to visit the other day, or a cadet who has a firm position within the academy.
So it was natural for Olberus to be interested in the unknown cadet.
It was quite unusual for Vanessa to even allow such a sudden meeting.
Smart.
“Looks like you’re here.”
The moment Olverus was about to ask about the mysterious cadet.
With the sound of someone knocking on the door of the president’s office, a smile appeared on Vanessa’s lips.
When Vanessa approached the door and inquired about her partner’s identity, Olberus’ eyes widened this time.
Kiki.
Soon after, a black-haired man entered through the open door and bowed respectfully toward Olberus, who was seated by the window.
Among the thousands of cadets in this academy, he was a man who was clearly imprinted in Olberus’ memory, which had become hazy with age.
* * * *
Right before lunch was over, I contacted Vanessa, the secretary/professor of the president, Olberus.
Since it was such a sudden request, I honestly expected that it wouldn’t be accepted, but unexpectedly, Vanessa readily agreed, noting that her schedule was empty.
As a result, I now sit facing Olberus in the president’s office, just like last time.
For a president’s office, the interior and the white teacups with flower patterns placed in front of each other were no different from those days.
“Yeah, you said you wanted to see me?”
“Yes, sorry for the sudden request.”
I lowered my head to ask for forgiveness at the words Olberus gave me while stroking my shaggy beard.
Regardless of whether this action was sincere or not, on the surface, the opponent could be said to be the head of the academy.
On the outside, it’s the right thing to show respect and treat people appropriately for their position.
“No. I told you to come visit me whenever you have a request, so shouldn’t you keep what I said?”
I noticed that you came here for a favor as well.
I don’t know if it’s because he came to me at a sudden point, or if he guessed my feelings and hit me with a guess, but thanks to you, the story will speed up.
“Let’s talk slowly while having tea. I don’t know if you enjoyed your lunch.”
I couldn’t hide a wry smile at Olberus’ words.
Course E, which we eat together every day, tastes the same every time, and there is nothing particularly enjoyable about it.
“It’s always the same.”
But, since it was in front of a high-ranking person, I couldn’t say it was a taste that I got tired of, so I turned around and said.
“Well, did you say you were in Class E?”
Nevertheless, Olberus noticed the meaning behind my words and smiled similarly to mine.
It seemed that he had guessed to some extent the difficulties I was going through.
Well, this side has not lived a very affluent life since their hometown, so I have no intention of blaming this standard of living.
“There will be good results during the class reassignment evaluation. Let me also pray.”
“Thank you.”
I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I felt a little motivated when someone like the president said that.
The results will have to be opened to see, though.
Even after that, after light greetings and public affairs such as asking how he was doing, he opened his mouth thinking that he should talk about it.
It’s obvious that the other side doesn’t want to see the liver anymore anyway.
“… In fact, the reason I came to see the president today is because of the upcoming exchange meeting.”
“It’s an exchange meeting…. Strange. I don’t think there’s anything that requires the president’s authority for an exchange meeting.”
Olberus, who had completely emptied the teacup, tried to examine my thoughts with blue eyes, as if he couldn’t guess.
Even though he was over 100 years old, his eyes were as sharp as those of a young man.
No, maybe it’s because he’s an old man who’s been through that many years.
I nodded at Olberus’ eyes, as if urging an explanation, and emptied all the remaining tea in the same way.
“Yes, I think it would be more appropriate to ask because of something else that will happen at the exchange meeting rather than an exchange meeting.”
“… It’s a different thing Is it a pretty serious matter?”
“I think it might be.”
It is not yet the stage of conviction. More evidence must be gathered.
However, in order to establish my reasoning and prepare for the exchange meeting, I have no choice but to ask now, so I came here.
“I don’t think it will end with just one request. Is it right?”
“Yes.”
“It’s nice to be honest. Yes, let me tell you.”
Even though I expressed my willingness to ask for various favors, Olberus did not show any annoyance, but somehow seemed to be welcoming.
You are strangely kind to me.
To be credited with solving the Wizard’s Forest case is a bit too much.
Considering that this human was not a very easygoing character in the original work, it would be fair to say that it is unusual.
‘Should I think positively?’
Since it is too much for me to reveal the reason now, I think I should consider it positively.
At least it’s much better than being rejected with a single knife.
“I want to borrow one person until the exchange meeting is over.”
“One person. It must be a professor or instructor.”
“No. Wrong.”
At Olberus’ guess, I firmly shook my head and calmed my eyes.
Of course, most of the professors and instructors are superior to the cadets in terms of ability, but the manpower I want right now is among the cadets.
Assuming my guess is correct, he’s a talented person who can destroy the followers’ plans in one fell swoop.
“We need the strength of senior Rize, the student council president.”
“… You make a pretty tough request.”
At my request, even the world’s Olberus frowned and expressed disapproval.
Since I know who Rize is, I raised one corner of her mouth while sending sympathetic eyes.
So you shouldn’t carelessly say that you will do her favor.