The Only Male Student in the Academy

010. Bad Relationship (1)

“Mana is the energy generated by the soul. It is spiritual energy that adds weight to the soul to remain in the body.”

Professor Catherine is giving an explanation on the podium.

The arm is barely moving. It is to use magic to remotely control the chalk and conduct a blackboard class.

To that extent, she was showing Professor Catherine that her magic skills were excellent, but at the same time, she was also proving that Professor Catherine was short. She seems to have difficulty using the blackboard because her limbs are short.

In such an unusual sight, an introduction to magic class is being held.

‘Surprisingly, it’s more worth listening to than I thought.’

She really hated studying in her previous life, but she listens to the class more than she thought. Maybe it’s because I’m no longer Kim Il-hwan, but Ariel.

This is something I heard at first glance in my previous life, and it is said that whether or not you study well depends on the executive ability of the frontal lobe.

It was said that the better the frontal lobe’s executive ability, the more people can work hard and concentrate, and that’s why they can study with persistence. On the other hand, if the executive function of the frontal lobe is bad, you can’t concentrate on studying.

I’m not sure if that’s true, but I’m sure Kim Il-hwan and Ariel have different brain structures.

So there must be a difference in many ways in this area as well.

‘…… It really bothers me.’

I involuntarily let out a sigh.

Did you hear my sigh? Laughter was heard from the side.

“Whoops…”

It’s not just laughter. I can even feel the gaze looking into my face right next to me.

I turned my head slightly.

Clerda.

Claire is staring at me from the seat next to me.

‘… Why is this guy sitting next to me again?’

Is the teaching method of the academy similar to that of the university? You do not have to sit in the assigned seat during class.

However, there is one unwritten rule…. Everyone wants to sit as far away from me as possible.

As you can see in any lecture hall, the back seats are always empty, and no one tries to sit around them.

Perhaps the students made a compromise with me. An unspoken suggestion that he would leave the back seat empty, so please don’t come by his side.

There is no reason not to accept it. I didn’t want to sit next to the female students awkwardly for nothing.

However, Claire took the seat next to me every time, as if she liked this unwritten rule.

“Hee hee.”

When our eyes met, he smiled.

Then he looks at the blackboard as if nothing happened.

…… What is it?

‘This guy can’t believe he likes me.’

I thought so for a moment, but then I shook my head…. It can’t be.

Claire Entirus. A third-class villain character who appears conditionally when Lucius is promoted to the second year.

If you want to recruit the ‘Prince’ as a colleague, he is also a villain that you must go through.

Since he’s such a guy, he must have some ulterior motives.

“Let’s end today’s lesson. Next time, let’s talk about the components of magic.”

When I came to my senses, Professor Catherine was saying that.

… It was like an incomplete combustion.

I listened to the class, but I couldn’t concentrate 100%. He somehow shoves the teachings into his head, taking notes, but he doesn’t even seem to fully understand them.

While I feel tired, I am not satisfied enough.

When I go back to the dormitory, I should do a proper review.

That’s what I’m thinking.

“Student Beheritt.”

As I was getting up, Professor Catherine suddenly called me.

“Did you call?”

“Do you remember what we talked about in the hospital room?”

“If you say the story you did?”

“I said I would have a consultation after I was discharged. Please come during lunch.”

After saying that, Professor Catherine immediately turned her back. She didn’t even have time to say hello.

… I wish I could speak more kindly.

“Oh, Ariel. You seem friendly with Professor Catherine?”

As soon as Professor Catherine leaves her classroom, she has someone approaching her.

Clerda, of course.

“Professor Catherine went to see Ariel in the hospital. She expected me to go too.”

“……What is it all of a sudden, Claire. Do you have any business with me?”

“What’s the matter? Hmm… Errael, what class is next?”

“It’s just a public lecture.”

“Really? I’m in the next party combat class.”

“Is that so?”

So what do you mean…… As I was watching, Claire smiled like a fox.

“Bye bye~. See you tomorrow.”

Then, saying that, I left the classroom.

…… What is it?

It’s time for lunch.

I came to Professor Catherine’s private laboratory.

“Have you eaten, student Beherit?”

“I haven’t done it yet.”

“I see. Do you hate pasta?”

“I like it, but…?”

“I see.”

Are you trying to get something delivered?

I thought so, but Professor Catherine acted unexpectedly.

She was wearing an apron in front of me.

“It will take a while. Please wait.”

Professor Catherine said coldly in front of me…… She started cooking.

I use magic to open a refrigerator far away, and bring the ingredients in it remotely.

Spread the ingredients on the cutting board and start cutting.

Tak-tak-tak-tak.

Vegetables are cut, mushrooms are cut, and bacon is cut in a fast and steady rhythm.

I’m used to it.

No, beyond what I’m used to cooking…… They do it very well.

‘What is this situation…….’

I never thought I would be treated to food by Professor Catherine.

Perhaps they couldn’t have it delivered. Since this is a fantasy world, there may be no concept of delivery food.

I understood that far…… A professor cooks for his students?

That’s none other than Professor Catherine???

“It’s done.”

As I waited blankly, Professor Catherine served a dish in front of me.

Carbonara.

It also contains plenty of bacon.

“Eat.”

“……Then let’s eat well.”

Feeling awkward, I put the pasta in my mouth.

Intense cheese smell.

The mixture of egg yolk and cheese stimulates the tongue. The large noodles fill your mouth and spread the intense flavor of the cream sauce.

It’s delicious.

I have had the experience of eating carbonara several times in my previous life. It tastes quite different from what I ate then.

Perhaps it is because the world view is different. So there must have been a cultural difference, and there seems to be a subtle difference in the ingredients.

That’s why this food is impressive.

The shock you get when you eat delicious food for the first time. I am feeling it in real time.

As I move the fork again, I realize one thing.

I’m sure you won’t forget this taste. It’s a taste that you’ll miss again after a week or so.

“Does it fit in your mouth?”

Such emotion is cooled by Professor Catherine’s businesslike words.

Come to think of it, it was.

Now I…… I am having a meal with a professor.

“……Yes, it’s delicious.”

“I’m glad. Then let’s talk while we eat.”

Professor Catherine swings her finger.

A drawer far away opens automatically, and several documents fly out of it.

“Student Beheritt, you know you’re in a rather peculiar position, right?”

Says Professor Katherine as she whips the pasta around with a fork.

“You are an exchange student who caused an injury at Beltark Academy. You are also the only male student at Philea Academy.”

“…….”

“Still, I’ve had interactions with Beltark Academy before, so I’ve come to accept you. I was against it, but the power of Duke Beheritt is amazing.”

Professor Catherine said in an emotionless, businesslike voice.

Secretly, I can tell you hate me.

That’s right.

Professor Catherine was a person who valued ‘discipline’ and ‘order’.

‘… This is why I don’t like Catherine very much.’

Catherine Elune. A professor who teaches elemental magic and theology at Philea Academy.

Most of the professors in Unknown Saga don’t have much importance. They are just extras who do not play a significant role in the story.

However, Professor Catherine has a slightly different position among them.

Professor Catherine has the role of advisor to the lead department.

And the leadership team is an existence that protects peace and order in the school. It is a group that values discipline above all else.

But sometimes Lucius has to break the school rules.

Because he was a person who didn’t mind breaking rules in order to help people.

In this case, Lucius will be at odds with the leader, and his friendship with Professor Catherine will also fall.

In a word, Professor Catherine was a pretty naive person.

“I also heard that the class was suspended. When I checked, it turned out that the class was suspended due to lack of credits.”

“That’s right.”

“Still, the number of credits is not enough, so if you take a few classes, you can be promoted to the second year. However, looking at your transcript, your grades are not very good overall.”

Professor Catherine lays out some of her papers.

A transcript of the classes Ariel took at Beltark Academy.

A list of what courses Ariel should take in the future.

Class schedule for subjects recommended for retaking.

Other class schedules, etc….

“You’ve prepared quite a bit.”

“Because you are subject to special management. Beheritt student, did you know that the exchange student system only targets outstanding students?”

“I know.”

“Do you consider yourself an excellent student?”

“…….”

The answer is fixed, but it is difficult to answer. That’s because I came in by parachute.

And Professor Catherine probably knew that she wouldn’t answer. Without waiting for my answer, Professor Catherine opened her mouth first.

“The process by which you were selected as an exchange student at Beltark Academy… You don’t have to listen to it to know. Came to

But if you can’t prove your excellence, we won’t be able to welcome you to our Philea Academy.”

“…….”

“Also, you are a male student. Please maintain good relations with the female students. If anything that harms public morals occurs, you will be referred to the disciplinary committee, so you’d better be careful.”

Professor Catherine said that.

It was a simple story.

If you don’t get good grades, I’ll send you back to Beltark Academy.

And on days when there are strange rumors with female students, they will be referred to the disciplinary committee.

What kind of punishment you will receive there…… I know you don’t even have to say it.

‘Excellent grades and healthy school life. I’m talking about doing both at the same time.’

And if you can’t keep one of the two, it’s a story that you’re out.

… I saved my life, and then I have to protect my school life.

It is a mountain beyond the mountain.