86 – Appointment to a professorship (4)
“Nice to meet you. Zeina Fraumh. She currently serves as the head of the Combat Department. “Except for the President, she will be your highest immediate superior from now on, Professor Ivorys.”
“…Please take care of me.”
She suddenly said that she was my boss and bowed her head to the woman who held out her hand and I shook her hand.
“…Dean Fraumh. Why is the Dean here… “
“I also have something to see Professor Ivorys. After following Sword Saint for a while, I ended up like this. “I’m sorry for interrupting your happy time, but I just want to finish my work as quickly as possible, so please understand.”
“…I understand. “If only that were really the case.”
I felt a sense of discomfort towards Aunt Lana, who ended her sentence in a voice that seemed to indicate that she did not like something. Doesn’t that seem like Aunt Lana, who treats most people kindly? Are you on very bad terms?
Fraumh, Fraumh…
… Strangely, the pronunciation is similar to Freibach. Do you have any relationship with those people there?
“Through some rough negotiation, she got this guy to help her with all the administrative work, so she will be helpful in her own way. “I’m not a guy who doesn’t keep his word.”
“Now, wait a minute! Mr. Geomseong! I am responsible for taking care of Yohan… !”
“Doesn’t Professor Lana have enough money to buy a house in the imperial capital? Since money is what those Freibach guys spoil, wouldn’t it be a better way to find a better home for our student if we leave it to those kids?”
“Well, that’s true, but…” Still… “
After listening to the story of Master and Aunt Lana, I understand roughly.
In short, Freibach is trying to trick me. Master wants to take it in moderation and test my growth.
Normally, you would think this type of test could be unpleasant…
“I understand, Master. “I will quickly adapt to professor life according to Professor Fraumkh’s words.”
“Yo, Johan?!”
“Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk…” Our student is always quick-witted. Even without saying a word, he clearly understands what I want. “Your skills in dealing with a sword may be even better than your skills in swordsmanship.”
They say they will help me buy a house, so there is no reason to turn it down. No, I have to ask them to please let me do it.
What I need is not just a small house. At the very least, we need a mansion suitable for the Master, Lena, Sharon Meron, and more women who may appear in the future. No, I want to have a house that can at least serve as a stepping stone for him.
Freibach would be able to get such a mansion.
Master, he would probably have removed the poisonous thorns of their original proposal in advance. Even when he gave me teachings, he tested me and made me go through difficult hardships, he always guided me to achieve good results.
“Okay. Then let this old man disappear first. Ah, John. Even if you become a professor, training is the same. “When a new semester begins, I will come to the place where I always practice in the evening.”
“Yes, I understand. Thank you, Master.”
It seems that training does not end even after becoming a master.
When I heard those words, rather than negative feelings like boredom, I felt positive because it seemed like it was confirmation that there was still more room for growth in the future.
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“So, what are you planning to do, Head of Department?”
“When a new professor comes, the work that needs to be done is always the same. “Is there anything more than academic exchange as a group?”
“Academic exchange? What happened to me when I first came? Ha, you’re finally showing your true colors. “Are you going to inflict that evil habit on Yohan?”
“Lord Ivorys is truly a professor. And this is a long-standing tradition in the Department of Combat. A tradition that existed before you and I were even born.”
After finishing the meal, I was supposed to enjoy a sweet dessert, but I couldn’t do that.
After the Master was away, a war of nerves remained between Dean Fraumkh and Aunt Lana.
“Isn’t that a bad habit? As I was interacting with Professor Cheter in swordsmanship, I must have declared that I was the last. The department chair also agreed.”
“I have never agreed. I just kept silent. And it’s a bad habit. “Isn’t this a process to build friendships between professors and learn from each other before teaching students?”
“Ha… Does it really come out this way? We’re really going to the end, right? Our North… “
“Professor Lana. Please wait for a moment.”
“Hey, John… ?”
I feel infinite gratitude to Aunt Lana who takes care of me, but I somehow feel that it is not good for things to proceed this way.
For this reason, I decided to talk directly with the head of the department, Fraumkh.
“As this is something I am involved in, I would like to talk to you directly, Department Head. “What on earth is academic exchange?”
“…I’m talking about having a brief sparring session with professors who want to exchange swordsmanship with Professor Ivorys. The sparring format will be a wheel-to-wheel battle and will continue until the hopefuls decide to stop sparring. “There will be about 10 people.”
So you want to take the time to beat me up legally? With 10 people?
It seems like this is how they introduce new professors.
What is this, just harassing new recruits?
I’m still a master, is that okay?
Master Swordsman guaranteed it, so you wouldn’t be a fool to think I’m not a master…
While I was thinking about that, Department Head Fraumch continued.
“Oh, of course we will proceed with the use of mana prohibited. “So that our emotions don’t get too strong and we end up hurting each other too much.”
“That’s the problem! The use of mana is prohibited. No matter how much she is a master, she is not even allowed to use mana to fight against experts! “Isn’t that too unfair?”
“This is for your safety, Senior Professor Sartien. And the basic virtue of a knight is physical strength. “Isn’t it important to demonstrate your abilities to the fullest even when your mana is depleted?”
Aha, this is it.
What did you believe and what did you do against the Master, and it was because of this?
I can roughly understand what they are aiming for over there.
No matter how much she is a master, I thought there would be a limit to her physical strength without using mana.
If it is such a strategy, it does not make any sense.
“You know that it feels like you’re making excuses, right? “When I went through the initiation ceremony, it was clearly using mana.”
“Wouldn’t the method be different for each person? And if you deal with the Master’s mana, the meaning of the exchange will probably fade.”
“You speak well of exchange. Anyway, Johan. There’s no need for you to go along with this kind of prank. “I will tell the Sword Saint.”
There is no negative emotion in the eyes of Lana or her aunt who is worried about me. There is no such thing as mind reading, but I can feel.
Normally, she would have followed her words. Because it was more important for the people around me to be able to sleep comfortably than for me to win.
But I didn’t want to do that this time.
“Okay, Dean. Then, please let me know when it is possible. “I can do it right away, even tomorrow.”
“Yo, Johan?!”
“…Are you okay? “There is still some time left before the academy starts, so it’s okay to relieve your travel fatigue.”
“No. Since it has already come to this, it is better to get things done quickly.”
I am not a generous person who favors those who start an argument while remaining quiet.
“Oh, and after the exchange is over, is it okay if I buy the house I chose? “I think Master clearly said that he would pay the price there.”
“…Of course. If Professor Ivorys is in a ‘normal’ state, we will pay as much as we can right away. If something unavoidable happens… “It may be a little late.”
“Good. From now on, I have to go look for a house to buy. Is it okay if I wake up?”
“…I understand. Then, I’ll see you tomorrow at the academy’s main training hall.”
Before we could finish speaking, Dean Fraumkh stood up and disappeared from our sight.
My provocation seemed to have worked quite well, as Zeina Fraumh’s voice was filled with discomfort.
Well, it’s quite rude to look like you don’t really care about sparring with the other person like this.
But that’s the one who started the fight first.
From my perspective, who is used to trash talk before fighting games, this level of provocation is really out of politeness.
“John! Are you okay? If you don’t have mana… “
“There are 10 experts on the other side! No matter how much you are a master, if you don’t have mana… “
“It’s okay, it’s okay. Everyone remembers what I was like on the battlefield, right? Oh, except Eleanor. “I guess I should show Eleanor how different I am this time.”
Even Aunt Lana and Lena rushed in at once and were worried, but I wasn’t particularly worried or anything.
It’s similar to what I did in the past when I was a jiu-jitsu instructor. The difference was that I was in a position to teach members at that time.
“…You can’t take it easy, John. No matter how much a master he is, he has limitations when his mana is limited.”
After taking a moment to catch her breath, Eleanor continues speaking.
“In the past, Lord Marhen also faced expert knights without mana. The purpose was to limit myself and improve my skills further. But… “He ended up having to deal with five people in a row.”
The women around her nod their heads and appear to agree with Eleanor’s concerns.
“So, I think it’s right to adjust the conditions as soon as tomorrow. For Johan, who has just become a Master, if he shows weakness, no matter how unfair the defeat may be… Because the value of the name may be reduced.”
I think Eleanor’s story is also quite understandable.
Even if you are an outstanding player, it is never easy to compete in succession. I know that very well.
There were times when sparring with the seniors and juniors of the dojang right before the competition was so difficult that I would drool and feel sick to my stomach.
Regardless of the fact that I am the champion, I know very well that continuous sparring with skilled players is really difficult. This is especially true in a place where people risk their lives and share the combat skills they learned on the battlefield.
But I also have a part of myself that believes.
‘Status window.’
It’s been a while since I remembered the status window.
-Tiring!!
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1. Name: Johan
2. Class: Knight
3. s*x: Male (21)
4. Height & Weight: 187cm · 88kg
5. Talent: Sword Prowess (S), Longevity (S), Indomitable (S)
6. Stats:
[Strength 81] [Stamina 83] [Dexterity 84] [Spirit 86] [Magic Power 85] [Luck 70]
7. Skill: [Passive Skill (2/2)] [Active Skill (5/5)]
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Excluding luck, the average ability score is over 80, and it is an overwhelming spec that can only be obtained in the latter half of the game, when territory is obtained.
And then I thought of a passive skill that I enjoyed seeing for the first time in a long time.
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(2/2)
1)
:The senses of the body become sensitive. Vision, hearing, taste, touch, and smell all become sensitive to human limits or beyond.
2)
:The body is ready to overcome human limitations. When it comes to using one’s body, the learning ability and speed of development are very outstanding.
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These are my bread-and-butter skills that have no negative characteristics and are only positive.
Sensitive senses and superb skills.
The time has come to show that these things are not just for mana management, training, and sleeping.
The name value is in danger of being reduced.
‘I’m sorry, but it won’t go as planned.’
I was thinking about using this as an opportunity to increase my reputation, and without realizing it, I felt a faint smile appear on my face.