219 – Hype boy (3)
Inside the [Pod Company] Located in the Northern Magic City, the executive meeting room.
About 20 people wearing masks are having a meeting.
Among them, one said to the man sitting in the seat of honor.
“…As instructed, Oswald has been given a ‘replacement body’. That’s all for today’s agenda, Thomas.”
The man called Thomas nodded.
“Okay, today’s meeting ends here. Everyone suffered a lot.”
“” “Yes. Thank you for your hard work, Thomas!”””
All the masked people stood up and bowed to Thomas.
Thomas nodded, and they started to leave the conference room in perfect order.
“Hey, is it okay for a moment?”
Thomas called the one who was leaving.
He was the head of the 13th Biomedical Research Ward who attached Oswald’s left arm.
He went back into the conference room and approached Thomas.
“Of course, Thomas.”
“There is something I want to ask you, but I couldn’t bring it out because there was another head of the research ward at the meeting. Can I ask you a favor?”
“Just say anything.”
The head of the 13th Biomedical Research Ward bowed politely to Thomas. There was a respect that could not be hidden in that look.
Perhaps he was accustomed to being treated like this, Thomas said lightly.
“While Mr. Oswald is staying in your research ward, can you report on his daily routine? The more attentive you are, the better. You know his character too, so don’t show it.”
“Yes. All right, Thomas. There is also a justification to see the progress of the ‘replacement body’, so I think it will be possible without difficulty.”
“Thank you. I will suffer for you.”
Thomas tapped him on the shoulder.
He bowed his head repeatedly.
“Thank you, Thomas. I will do my best.”
“Sorry for wasting your precious time. It’s good to go out.”
The director of the 13th Biomedical Research Ward left the conference room.
Left alone in the conference room, Thomas sat back down and began writing on a piece of paper.
[Subject: Theorin Balderk]
[Special Note: Presumed to be able to use wide-range magic nullification.]
[Priority secured.]
[Capture alive without killing, but if resistance is severe, limbs can be cut off.]
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The next day, Monday.
All faculties of Ellinia Academy conducted lectures normally without any cancellations.
The same was true of the Faculty of Bravery.
After finishing her last lecture of the day, Marie stood at her desk and spoke to her students.
“Currently, there are many reporters, guild & state officials on campus. If they ask you anything, please avoid answering as much as possible! If you decide that there is nothing you can do about it, ask the head professor for his opinion first!”
─Ng~
The students responded fluently.
Marie sighed inwardly and continued her words.
“No matter how much this week is the full-fledged Aid recruitment period, don’t wander around too much. Got it? It’s better to be careful when the atmosphere is bad. The wisest thing would be to go back to the dormitory as soon as class is over, right?”
─Nuiye~
Once again, the students responded in a flirtatious manner.
In other words, Mari’s request didn’t even work on her seeds.
Most of the students were at the scene of the armed invasion that occurred last Friday, but it was because they quickly escaped and did not make much sense.
‘What kind of fool goes right back to the dormitory?’
Since this week is the official Aid recruitment period, almost no students thought about going back to the dormitory right away.
A hero and Aid are inextricably linked.
There are frequent cases where a hero’s life changes due to one outstanding aide.
Of course, as soon as classes are over, most students plan to jump on their own two feet and recruit useful talent.
A small number of high-ranking students can still receive aid applications from outstanding talents, but this does not apply to other students.
Of course, there was only one student who didn’t have to run on his own two feet, although he wasn’t in the top ranks.
A student who recruited two talented people early on even if there is only one member in a team.
Perhaps they all had the same idea, all the students looked at him in unison.
“·······.”
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There was Theo, who had a nonchalant expression as usual.
As soon as class was over, he started packing his things.
Noctar, who was sitting next to him, said.
“Theo, shall we train together after a long time?”
“I like it, but is it okay if I don’t recruit an aide?”
“Ah, that? I got them all over the weekend. During this martial arts competition, I asked my energetic friends to join me, and they all agreed.”
Noctar gave Theo a piece of paper with a pleased look on his face.
On the paper, the names of the four aids were written under Noctar. All of them were Orcs who were attending other faculties.
‘A racist was here.’
Noktar, no matter how okra it is, there must be human aid volunteers.
Theo shook his head and looked at his fellow orcs.
“Did you all save it too?”
“Of course, Theo. Would you like to see it?”
The orcs all showed Theo a piece of paper.
As expected, all of their aids were Orcs from other undergraduate schools.
Said Theo, seemingly despondent.
“Go to training.”
Theo turned and walked out of the classroom.
“Okay! Let’s go! I feel like my body is all rusted from resting after getting injured during a martial arts competition!”
“Let’s start sparring with me as soon as we go, Theo! I want to receive the sword of the winner of the martial arts competition!”
The orcs bleeped and followed Theo out of the classroom.
“As expected, Theo has a good friendship. Shall we go too?”
“Yes.”
“Yes, yes.”
Neike, Piel, and Aisha, who had been watching, followed.
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Theo realized as soon as he stepped out of the classroom building.
He said he didn’t go straight to the training ground.
In front of the classroom building, numerous reporters, guild and state officials were crowded around.
The number was over a hundred.
“Oh, Theoda!”
“What are you doing? Run fast! I haven’t gotten a single interview with the people involved since yesterday!”
Reporters came out first.
“I heard that he also cut off Ataraxia’s S-class sponsorship… will it be us?”
“You only need to compare long and short! I’ve come this far, so will I go back empty-handed? Move quickly! If I stay still, I won’t be able to talk to you today!”
Guild officials followed suit.
“It is said that the Balderck family has not been involved in any outside activities for the past three years, but even so, they are probably more sympathetic to our empire than to the kingdom.”
“I didn’t expect the reporters and the people from the guild to move so quickly.”
After that, state officials moved.
Each group moved while saying different words, but they had one thing in common.
Their first priority is not Neike, Piel, or Aisha, but Theo.
No matter how much Theo has been making a name for himself lately, there was an overwhelming difference in interest.
“·······.”
Theo looked calmly at the crowds of people coming like swarms of zerglings.
Before long, his gaze was fixed on a group of people standing at a distance.
There were the causes of the current situation, Oliver Tim and Hayley.
─Hey~ It’s the first time I’ve seen an idiot like Theo. It wasn’t enough that he spoke plainly to me out of the blue, so he didn’t back down at all? I don’t know your skills, but I admit one big thing.
─Ah, there is one more reason for being an asshole. He refused the S-level sponsorship. No, he rejected it all at once without thinking for a second? Wouldn’t that be a child who doesn’t know what it means? Anyway, you should have seen Ms. Haley’s expression back then.
Oliver was telling reporters what happened with Theo.
His remarks, the most talked-about figure among continental warriors, made reporters and guild officials, as well as government officials with heavy hips, actively move.
Of course, Theo had seen the newspaper article, so he already knew that.
‘But that’s true, I didn’t expect it to come to this extent. I’m tired.’
Rising reputation is welcome, but there were too many people.
Even if I gave only 2-3 minutes to one person, it would be midnight.
Yes or no, the reporters surrounding Theo exclaimed enthusiastically.
“In order to interview Theo-kun, I came from a kingdom far away after all other schedules!”
“So are we! Our whole team has been waiting until now with only one thought to listen to Theo’s story! Not much hope, 5 minutes! Just give me 5 minutes!”
Their strategy is to appeal to emotion.
Their statements were somewhat exaggerated, but mostly true.
‘Academy catering and lodging workers must be angry.’
Theo knew that too.
The reporters in front of him also knew and acknowledged that the possibility of becoming his devoted fans was extremely high.
Even if you look at the sincerity that has come this far, you have to give them some satisfaction. You can’t shut the door.
If they shut the door here, there is a possibility that they will turn into their own anti-fans.
‘Still, it takes too long to deal with one person at a time.’
Theo’s thoughts flashed through his mind for a moment.
─If you think there is nothing you can do about it, ask the head professor for his opinion first!