217 – Hype boy (1)
Theo straightened his disheveled clothes and opened the door.
Said Natasha.
“It’s been a while, student Theo. Are you feeling better?”
“With the help of many people, it has become quite good. What is it, Instructor Natasha?”
Theo asked politely.
Natasha was relieved to see that unchanging calm appearance.
She is at the command center, which was like a war just a moment ago, and she feels like her tired mind is recovering when she sees the calm Theo.
“I came here because the head professor was looking for student Theo. If you have time, could you come with me?”
“Okay. Let’s start right away.”
So, Theo followed Natasha to the countermeasure headquarters.
On the way, I didn’t see anyone.
Natasha guided Theo down a back road since there were many outsiders such as reporters in the academy.
The Countermeasure Headquarters was near the Faculty of Engineering.
However, it was cleverly hidden, so the two entered the Countermeasures Headquarters without encountering anyone else.
The Countermeasure Headquarters was in the midst of a war.
Despite Natasha and Theo entering, the professors, instructors, and other faculty members in all departments did not notice and were moving in perfect order.
Countermeasure Headquarters Director Locke was alone on the second floor, directing the professors in charge of each situation.
Natasha escorted Theo to the second floor.
“Student Theo, come here.”
Theo followed Natasha up the stairs.
After Locke noticed the presence of the two and stood up, he spoke to Theo.
“I’m sorry I called you on a Sunday, Mr. Theo. As you can see, the situation is the situation.”
“No, head professor. You look busy to me. What is it?”
“I want to ask your opinion about the armed invasion that took place at the academy two days ago.”
“Tell me.”
Locke stepped closer to Theo and said.
“Anyway, since this is the first armed invasion since the academy opened, I think we need to temporarily change the school rules that apply to academy students.”
“What kind of school rules are you talking about?”
“Depending on family circumstances, the gap with students will widen, but I don’t think it is more important than life. That’s why we are going to allow all students enrolled in our school to bring artifacts into the school.”
“That sounds like a good idea.”
Theo answered immediately.
Of course, there are many useful artifacts in the treasure house of the Balderuk family.
Various artifacts that could be useful to other people besides himself popped into his mind.
‘I’ll have to ask Amy to pick it up right away.’
Thus, Theo finished his thoughts while maintaining a weak attitude.
Locke asked back, feeling puzzled by Theo’s seemingly unconcerned attitude.
“How could you think that?”
“I agree with the head professor’s opinion. What is the importance of commoners and nobles? Lives don’t matter.”
When Theo said that, he looked at Locke calmly.
Locke nodded his head at the undisturbed, straight eyes.
“I see. Got it. Two days later. In other words, it will take effect immediately from next Tuesday. Only you know Don’t think of it as a reward for your active efforts during this armed invasion. We plan to give separate rewards to students and faculty who have been active, including you.”
“Okay.”
Theo immediately nodded his head.
Locke smiled at that cool attitude.
“Aren’t you curious about what kind of reward it is?”
“I’m rather not curious because the head professor spoke urgently.”
“Oh ho? What does that mean?”
“It must be a reward beyond my short hair. I think it would be a waste of my mental energy to wonder what it is.”
“hahahaha. I’ve felt it for a long time, but Theo-kun is also excellent in politics. If you become a sophomore, how about applying to the student council? I can write a letter of recommendation if you want.”
“It is overrated. I don’t have the ability to directly intervene in the lives of other students, and I’m not that clean.”
“Hmm.”
Locke looked at Theo with his doubting eyes.
‘I don’t seem to have any intention of having a real student council…. But why, why are you refusing your seat in the student council?’
The student council is extremely difficult to get into. Most of the top and top students struggle to enter, but most of them are cut at the entrance.
This is because the career of being from the student council has great power for people in the industry.
For example, when joining the warrior guild after graduating from the academy, most people complain about their abilities.
However, those from the student council rarely need to say such things. If your resume says ‘from the student council of Ellinia Academy’, they will be recognized.
‘Ah~ This person is from the student council, so he must not only have the ability, but he must also fulfill his responsibilities!’
The power of the student council within the academy is strong.
Students who belong to the student council are the only students who can have a big voice in the policies and regulations of the department, as well as receive overall bonuses regarding grades.
······However, those benefits didn’t really appeal to Theo.
I coveted the grade bonus, but I thought the loss far outweighed the gain.
After graduation, the facts that helped me find a job didn’t touch me at all.
In the first place, he had never thought about his life after graduating from the academy.
Above all, there is Isabelle in the student council who can read other people’s minds.
Who wants others to read their inner thoughts? Whoever Theo was, he didn’t want his true feelings revealed.
Said Theo.
“If you have nothing more to say, let’s go back now, Head Professor.”
“I have nothing more to say. Sorry to keep you on Sunday. Let me go. Oh, and—”
“Tell me.”
“Don’t go near the Knights Faculty building. There are a lot of outsiders gathered, so it will be quite tiring.”
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“Thanks for the advice.”
Of course, Theo had no intention of listening.
‘It’s inefficient to go to the College of Bravery because it’s evening time. I have to go to the Knights Faculty’s training ground.’
Because I wanted to go to the training ground right now and test the newly purchased trait.
Besides, having outsiders gathered was a boon to him.
I am well aware of the fact that while I was lying in a hospital bed, articles from media outlets focused on me were pouring in.
The opportunity to raise your reputation has come, so is there any reason to kick it?
With that thought in mind, Theo left the task force.
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Theo returned to [The Hilte], Drank a bottle of ‘special fatigue reliever’, and instructed Amy to go to Valderk and bring the artifact.
─Okay, boy. I’ll leave right away.
It was evening, but Amy headed straight to Balderg Street.
After that, Theo headed for the training grounds of the Knights Faculty with his fists in his arms.
Piel, Alps, and Irene were also together. It was because the three of them waited for Theo all the time in [The Hilte].
Irene moved her steps, she said.
“······That, Theo. Wouldn’t it be better to take a break though? I wouldn’t even be able to do it.”
“Right. What kind of training ground is the kid who was groaning on the bed just a moment ago? Don’t you know that resting well is also training?”
“Well, I also think it would be better for Theo to rest.”
Piel and Alps agreed with Irene’s opinion.
Said Theo.
“I was pretty much better. The anti-fatigue effect was good. And I have no intention of overtraining.”
“Really? Promise me.”
Irene, who was walking side by side with Theo, said.
Theo met her eyes with hers. Her eyes seemed genuinely concerned.
“Okay.”
With that said, Theo arrived in front of the knights academy training ground.
However, Locke’s words were not lies.
“Uh, hey… isn’t that Theo-kun?”
“Right, right. Everyone run! Piel and Irene are there too!”
“Oh my gosh, get out of here! Hurry and run! Are the other kids already running?”
Reporters from all over the continent were camped near the Knights Faculty training ground.
Reporters, who seemed to number about 50 at best, quickly approached Theo’s group.
Guild & State officials also followed the reporters.
Theo decided to enter the training ground to avoid them first.
Outsiders are not allowed to enter the Knights Faculty Training Grounds. Access is permitted only to students, faculty, and alumni currently enrolled at the academy. Outsiders wishing to enter must obtain permission from the staff in charge.
‘······I don’t have to worry about reputation for the time being.’
The people approaching now were like fanatics. At that level of momentum, even after training for an hour, he would be camped outside.
Theo told her three companions.
“Everyone run towards the training ground.”
Three people ran towards the training ground.
Subsequently, Theo used [Hast] On himself and entered the training ground.
Theo said to the three as he closed the door to the training ground.
“I didn’t expect there to be this many people at this hour.”
“That’s right. I didn’t expect to crawl out until long after the sun went down.”
It was not the voice of three people.
Theo’s gaze slowly returned to the place where the voice came from.
There was Oliver, a short, sturdy man with curly hair.
Oliver grinned at Theo.
“Are you Theo?”