How To Live As An Academy Extra Villain

66 – Double-sided (5)

“I’ll see you often during my second year. There are not one but two talented people in our non-academic department… Good, very good… hahahahaha!”

The middle-aged professor leans back and laughs heartily. If I had to say there were two, the other one would probably be Eugene. However, I plan to major in magic in my second year. I also avoid Eugene, and it seems like my aptitude is right there.

His sweet imagination will probably not come true.

“Um, Professor. I’m sorry, but I’m an aspirant to the Department of Magic…”

“What? That’s ridiculous! Edwin, think again. It’s such a great loss to the Empire that a talented person like you goes to the Faculty of Magic! What can we do with that talent…?”

“Here we go again. Guerin! Stop acting like a fool!”

Hearing my cautious words, the middle-aged professor looked as if the sky had fallen. He then got up from his seat and tried to come towards me, but Professor Cedric so naturally blocked them. It’s a familiar movement, as if you’ve done it a few times.

And then he gestures to me with one hand, signaling me to leave quickly.

“That’s it. You go quickly. It’s up to you to decide for yourself in the future. You worked hard, and I hope you get good grades in other subjects as well!”

“…Then I will go back…”

“Wait! I haven’t said anything yet…!”

“Oh, I told you to stop! Merisa! Don’t just watch, help me!”

“Leave it alone… Someone stop that… Ugh…”

Chaos unfolds in an instant at the training ground. Guerin keeps trying to catch me, and Cadric is doing his best to stop him. Marysa puts her hand on her forehead as if her head hurts.

I left them behind and ran away from the training ground at a very fast speed.

The sound of the shouting men grew further and further away and was now barely audible. I walked towards the northern stone tower, the location of the magic test.

There were no regular lectures on the day of the promotion exam, and it was early in the morning, so there were almost no people passing by on campus. There are only a few people like me who move from test site to test site.

Now that I think about it, is Ellie doing well? Well, she is who she is. She wanted to stay in the same class as me, so she will figure out how to get the grade right.

Then what about Eugenia? Considering the skills she has seen so far, if she is in good condition today, she might be able to move up to B in one go.

When you open the door of the stone pagoda and enter, you can see three female professors sitting and talking.

All three were wearing a wizard’s uniform, wearing wide-brimmed, curved cone hats and dark-colored robes.

It feels completely opposite to the non-undergraduate professors who wear a thin top and tight-fitting leather pants.

However, contrary to the imposing attire, the conversations that come out of his mouth sound extremely light.

“Kayara. That’s what I told you. Just drink a lot of alcohol and then jump on it? Ugh, I’m really upset…”

“No, Olenna. It’s not as easy as it sounds… Hmmm.”

The professors, who were having a heated discussion among themselves, quickly ended their conversation when they saw that I had entered.

Olenna, the first-year magic professor in charge, adjusted her expression and came closer to me.

“Hmm. Welcome, Edwin. I guess I’m on my way right after taking the ungraded exam. If you’re having a hard time, shall we take a break and then proceed?”

“It’s okay. It might actually loosen the tension, so I’d like to proceed right away.”

“I understand. Young people should have this kind of spirit. If only I was 10 years younger…Huhu…”

Olena smiles her meaningless smile, looks at me, and lightly licks her tongue.

“Okay, then, let’s get started. First, we’ll check your mastery of 30 basic magic spells that can be used even without a wand. When chanting, each part of the subject, starting point, and utterance must be clearly stated without omitting any parts. Let’s pronounce it. Then first…”

I succeeded in 29 out of 30 basic magic spells, which was my first assignment, and after that, I received satisfactory responses from professors in magic’s sub-subjects, such as formation and magic theory.

After all the tests were over, Professor Olenna motioned for me to come closer. And just like Professor Guerin did earlier. I explore my mana path with my unique sticky movements.

After the confirmation, Professor Olenna lightly admired me and gave me words of praise.

“… Excellent. Very good. At this level, even non-academic departments would covet it. Edwin, have you decided which subject you will major in in your second year?”

“I’m thinking about going to the Department of Magic. The Department of Non-Academic Studies isn’t bad, but I think I’m better suited for it. Professor Guerin was a little disappointed.”

“What? Ha, I knew that. Even the brain is made of muscle…”

When the words about Professor Guerin came out of her mouth, Olenna lightly snorted as if she didn’t find it funny.

“Edwin, listen to me carefully. Your abandoning magic and taking up the sword is a great loss to the empire. I am relieved to hear that you have already decided on your career path. However, even if the Department of Martial Arts tries to persuade you in the future, , never pass over…”

The words I heard earlier are being played back the same way, only the subject has changed. Professor Olena spoke passionately for a long time, and other professors sitting in her chair expressed agreement with her words.

After pouring out all her words, Professor Olena finally came to her senses by clearing her throat.

“Hmm. Anyway, that’s my opinion. It’s up to you to make the decision. Now, let’s quickly finish the exam. Kayara, Hadena. Do you have any opinions you want to express separately?”

“There doesn’t seem to be any major flaws. He’s mastered most of the basic magic, and although his chanting speed is quite fast, his pronunciation is accurate. He’s learning and following along very well.”

“I also agree. Compared to other things, the theory part is a little lacking, but that’s something you learn by memorizing it over and over again. In terms of talent and potential, it’s growth beyond what was confirmed in the entrance exam. “I think this level can be considered quite high among freshmen.”

“Good. It’s been a while since we’ve had the same opinion. Edwin? That’s the highest score. Take it here.”

Professor Olenna puts her own signature on her document and hands it back to me.

“Thank you.”

“Yes, yes. How nice it is to just study quietly like this, huh?”

I said hello to them and left the pagoda, and behind me, the heated discussion that had stopped earlier was restarting.

“If I can’t drink alcohol, I buy horse stimulant…”

“…Are you crazy…?”

The day is still long, and there are four more exams ahead of me.

***

“What…? Extraordinary…? You said you would get a C…! But is it okay to get the highest score like that…?”

After hearing what I said, Eugenia was startled and asked back. After the test was over, we met at a meeting place and exchanged our results.

Her grass-colored hair reflects the moonlight and flows smoothly today.

“I couldn’t help it. I felt it last time. The professors here are people who are fanatically devoted to education. If you show any tricks in subjects like martial arts or magic, it’s too obvious. If you get caught, how will the professors react? “It wasn’t predictable.”

“But…Then doesn’t that mean I can’t get to C…? It’s the highest score, so how…”

“That will never happen. To be promoted to B, you have to get at least ‘not bad’ in all subjects, and I narrowly passed the remaining subjects.”

“Is that so…?”

“Yes. In subjects where there is a written exam rather than a subject where there is a direct demonstration, it is possible to control it so that it is not noticeable to a certain extent. But I did hear something from Professor Lawrence. You know? The person in charge of pharmacy asked me if I had a grudge against him. I heard.”

As I rant, Eugenia sighs deeply and looks as if she is relieved.

“So no matter how much you get the highest score in martial arts and magic, you will never get higher than a C.”

“Then what…Huu…”

“What about you? Did you see well? Do you think you can move up to B?”

“Huh? Uh…Um…I had a good look…But no. I had a good look. I did take a good look. hehehe…”

Eugenia was taken aback by my question, and she smiled awkwardly and blurted out the end of her sentence.

***

Erasmus, the homeroom teacher of Class C and the first-year astronomy professor, calls attendance.

“Edwin Reed.”

“Yes.”

“Ellie.”

“Yes.”

Ellie and I were able to get promoted to Class C together with a lot of time to spare, just like our original goal.

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Ellie was sitting next to me looking downcast, but she had a faint smile on her lips.

“Eugenia.”

“Yes! Heehee…”

Unfortunately, Eugenia was not promoted to B at once, but she still achieved quite outstanding results.

A happy smile appeared on Eugenia’s face, as if she was quite satisfied with this. Her voice is full of joy that I haven’t heard in a while.

But unfortunately, not everything was resolved satisfactorily.

Is it true that bad luck always follows good things?

“Eugene.”

“Yes!”

A clear and pure male voice resonates in the classroom.