287 – Crushed by an Uncalled Catastrophe – 4
It is not unusual for a foreigner to enter the Imperial Academy. It is just an overwhelming minority compared to Imperial students, and there was no precedent for high-ranking officials to enter until the year before last. The Imperial Academy, an educational institution open to all, is a space where blue blood and red blood, Imperials and foreigners coexist.
Therefore, there is no need to worry about whether or not the number of foreign students increases. Rather, it can be said that it is a pleasure to show off the excellent education system and unbiased academy of the empire.
However, the Minister of Foreign Affairs responded directly to that natural and willing task. To the point where they urgently contacted me, nominally the inspector of the academy.
‘The most ever?’
In addition, an unusual word appeared. Of course, even if there is only one more person than the previous record, the highest number ever will be updated, but if that was the case, would the minister have moved?
– I’m guessing it’s probably because of the people of interest who entered last year.
As I fell silent, the foreign minister continued. I understand the shock, but I felt like tears would come out from the consideration to know what I need to know.
I instinctively bit my lip at the word ‘person of interest’. Damn it, was it because of you too? I thought it was a bit quiet lately. Are you feeding me sh*t like this?
– Even if the royal family is far from the throne, the royal family is the royal family. If you can establish a senior-junior relationship with the royal family, it would be a big deal to be an educational institution in a foreign country.
Last year, they said it was a planned disaster from the moment they entered school. It was a terrible sentence, but I couldn’t refute it.
From the point of view of the royal family, going to an educational institution in another country is an act that will be punished, but from the point of view of ordinary nobles, it is something that can be tolerated. Being an aristocrat and being labeled as having gone to an educational institution in a country other than one’s own? ‘I’m a loyalist who helped our prince when he was living in a foreign country.’ Suffice it to say.
No, honestly, it’s not something I can afford, it’s more like an opportunity I can’t miss. Networking must have already been firmly established within each country, but if you are in a foreign country with the royal family, you can build a new relationship that transcends the existing network.
‘It’s worth coming.’
Judging from an extremely objective point of view, there are enough reasons to come. It was a truly predestined disaster.
– Of course, there are quite a few students from the Holy Church. The next saint is moving from place to place, and there must be many people who want to follow his example.
At those words, I just nodded weakly. It’s said that it’s f*cking in three places, not two, but it’s not particularly shocking because it’s natural, as the foreign minister said. If the Holy Church had been quiet, that would have been scary. Why are you quiet
But something is strange. If it was a planned disaster, didn’t you already know about it and prepare for it? Imperial officials don’t like to work, aren’t they really incompetent?
‘Do I need to speak directly?’
Confused. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and perhaps the Ministry of Education have already prepared for a year-long upheaval in admissions. It is true that the inspector of the academy needs to know about it, but it is not to the extent that minister-level personnel directly spread it. The messenger is more important than the message, but isn’t this too much of a messenger?
“I feel relieved because His Excellency himself told me. If I had gone without knowing anything, I would have been embarrassed.”
So I carefully floated my luck. Is this really all, isn’t there something that hasn’t been said yet?
Then, at the question disguised as gratitude, the foreign minister burst into laughter.
– Rumors spread quickly among wizards.
Ah.
– Isn’t Prince Majong respected by all wizards on the continent?
Ah…
No further explanation was needed. The magician who stood at the apex of the wizards of the continent beyond the empire, and the magic tower that supported him the closest.
Of course, the Mage Tower’s networking network is not limited to the Empire, and news from the Mage Tower goes through the network and spreads throughout the continent. And if the wizards heard it, the news that they would turn into berserkers came out of the mage tower one after another.
The fact that the only disciple of Ma Jong-gong is attending the academy, and that Ma Jong-gong himself is coming to the academy to teach magic.
– Heh heh, I couldn’t have imagined that. Who would have known that something like this would happen? If you told me last year, you would have been scolded for talking nonsense.
I couldn’t bear to raise my head as I burst into laughter with blurry eyes.
Of course, I knew that Prince Mahjong’s visit to the academy would affect the wizards. However, Ma Jong-gong’s surprise attack was very secretive, and when I heard about it through Section 1, the school year was just around the corner. Even I, who is close to Prince Mahjong, found out too late, so the wizards scattered across the continent must be horrified. Of course, I thought it would be from next year even if new students gather to see Majong-gong–
‘It must have been an illusion.’
I underestimated the magic tower’s network and the magicians’ madness. If I had been a wizard, would I have guessed this situation?
– It was fortunate though. Most of the applications for admission were against the age limit, so it was easy to decline. It’s a relief that there are no students at the academy.
Instinctively, my hands trembled in sincere relief. I knew that the mental world of wizards was extraordinary, but there were so many applications that they ignored their age? Then, it means that an elder with a white beard could have appeared, not just a wizard in his 20s or 30s.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs added softly, as if he had read my children’s song.
– The principal of Ernesto Academy also submitted an application. He turned it into a classified document right in his honor so he only knows me.
Ernesto, a great wizard who made a great contribution to the founding of the United Kingdom of Juven. Ernesto Academy is the best educational institution in Juven named after the archmage.
‘Crazy.’
This is what happens when wizards turn their eyes upside down…
Introductory students from the Three Kingdoms who came for a relationship with the royal family and the next saint, students enrolled in wizards from all over the continent, fascinated by the legend of King Majong, and students who are from the Three Kingdoms but are on the verge of a happy ending who are also magicians.
“Wow, the ratio of foreigners is over 30%?”
Over 30% of the students enrolled this year. It is not ashamed to say that it is the largest ever.
“It’s amazing. Normally, even 3% is a lot.”
I wanted to tug at the lips of Section 1, who was chattering while looking at the documents sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but I couldn’t find the strength to do so. I just stare blankly at the ceiling pattern and clear my mind.
The sky is resentful. It was painful to manage even one confectionery club, but now students from other countries, who are highly likely to split into factions by nationality, are pouring in. It’s none of my business if it’s just a faction, but isn’t it obvious that the faction will be centered around members like Lutis and Later? Then that too becomes my jurisdiction.
Not to mention the wizards who came to see Majonggong. The Minister of Foreign Affairs didn’t mention it, but honestly, isn’t Ma Jong-gong coming to the academy to see me? If things break out due to excessive concentration of wizards, morally I have to deal with them.
‘I had to dry it.’
Belatedly, I felt that way. There is no way to stop students entering foreign countries other than expelling the members, but I wonder if the dispatch of Prince Majong to the academy had to be passed on somehow—.
“I was very envious. Those children can live with Aga, but I didn’t get to see her often when she was in Jedo.”
However, it quickly faded when I remembered Ma Jong-gong, who seemed genuinely happy.
Yeah, I’d rather be tough on myself. If Prince Ma Jong, who was so happy, looked sad, he would go mad with guilt.
‘Wizards must be easy to manage.’
Think positively. No matter how extraordinary the magicians are, there is no way they would make a fuss in front of the awe-inspiring Prince Ma, and there was no way they would ignore me, the prospective husband of that Duke Ma. If he ignores it, he will go straight to Ma Jong-gong despite his face.
“Hey there, manager.”
“Why?”
While I was making such a shameful resolution, I felt the head of section 1 tap me on the shoulder.
“If the number of students to manage increases, the number of inspectors should also increase—”
Before he could finish his words, he grabbed the first section chief’s lips. It’s obvious what you’re going to say even if you don’t listen to everything.
“There was only one inspector whether there were many or few students.”
Since the situation at the academy has changed so quickly, he must have tried to beg if he couldn’t go in the name of an inspector.
Of course not. Being an inspector is also the result of a little overdoing it, but the inspector suddenly multiplies? It has no justification and is unprecedented. At least, it is understandable that the head of the inspection department, who is a specialist in inspection, is coming as an inspector, but seeing an increase in the number of inspectors who used to be one is a sniping for anyone to see.
Actually, it would be nice if my hands increased, but if I break the precedent, I get busier to deal with it. Obviously, a person was added, but a miracle that became a minus, not a plus.
‘We should work hard together with those who have it.’
He sighed as he sat the struggling Section Chief on his lap. If it is impossible to add, the existing personnel will have to work with a feeling of vomiting blood. I, the principal, the vice-principal—
‘Until Sir Villar.’
And when I thought of Lord Villars, I felt pity. Of the four, which one is less or more difficult, but Lord Villars is in a very pitiful situation.
I must have returned to my hometown with a happy heart, but when I came to the academy, I was in a situation where not only Lutis but also other nobles would come. Maybe you want to bite your tongue. Even Lord Villar is not a person who ends up taking responsibility for Armin alone, but is the representative of the entire three kingdoms. In other words, three times the difficulty, three times the pain.
‘…Let’s prepare a present.’
We focus on healthy foods that enable us to live as long and as healthy as possible. There are only four people who can handle this situation, but if even one collapses, it would be catastrophic. If anyone falls down, I have the confidence to escape without looking back.
‘Damn it.’
Where can’t there be a manpower that can be operated without any problems? I’m sure you’ll do really well.