Chapter 171: Head (5)

Chapter 171: Head (5)

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Our research was progressing at a rapid pace.

I felt my health deteriorating, but I didnt pay much attention to it.

The benefits seemed to far outweigh the cost to my health.

We were only making magical tools, but I was learning a lot.

There were many challenges in trying to incorporate the properties of a staff into a glove and adding other abilities.

As I worked through these obstacles, my knowledge expanded, covering various magical knowledge to the specifics of magical tools.

This extensive magical knowledge grew over several weeks of research.

Gradually, the outline of our project began to take shape.

Ughhh...

Gracie, clearly exhausted, let out a strange sound and slumped over her desk.

I handed her a cup of coffee and chuckled.

Dont push yourself too hard. Our academic presentation is just around the corner.

Gracie, looking wronged, got up.

How can you say that! Im doing my best! I hardly sleep and dont even drink!

Yes, yes. Youre doing very well.

Then let me rest a bit. Just for two days or even just one

Gracie pleaded with a distressed face.

However, I firmly responded,

No. Please continue as you have been.

Aaahhh... Im the professor... why... why

Gracie moaned and slumped back over her desk.

This scenario had repeated so often that I had become somewhat accustomed to it.

I knew she would grumble for about ten minutes before getting back to work.Finnd new chapters on nove/lbin(.)com

Ignoring Gracies sullen face, I looked at the clock.

Luna is late

Luna was recently juggling work in our lab and in McGuires lab.

I was more worried about her than Gracie.

I had heard that the workload in McGuires lab increased after he returned from the conference.

Managing that along with our lab work was nothing short of superhuman.

Hmm...

After some thought, I came to a decision.

Its time to start using Kuhn...

I had brought Kuhn into the student council at the beginning of the semester for this very reason.

Kuhn could use both alchemy and magic.

This ability was perfectly suited for magical tools.

Currently, as Kuhn was still a first-year and I had some spare time, I was assigning him tasks related to magical tools, but I planned to delegate more to him once I became a third-year.

His ability to use both alchemy and magic was perfect for magical tools.

I sometimes wondered if I was using the student council members too much for my own purposes, but it didnt seem to matter much.

I always ensured they were rewarded for their hard work.

Just then, the door to the lab opened.

Haah... Haah... Rudy! Sorry! The professor had something for me to do!

Oh, Luna, you're here?

Luna appeared to have rushed over, breathing heavily and with her hair in disarray.

Luna, do you want to sit here for a moment?

Huh?

Luna, looking bewildered, sat down in front of me.

Sitting face to face, I noticed the deep dark circles under her eyes, which only solidified my decision.

Luna, I think its better for you to focus more on your own work now.

What?

Luna looked at me in surprise, then waved her hands.

No, no! I can do it. If I just reduce my sleep a little more!

You should start preparing for your own work now. Theres the combined first and second year assessment coming up, and youll need some personal training for that.

But, what about the work Ive been doing

Oh, can you hand that over to Kuhn?

Kuhn? Kuhn is going to join the research?

I havent told him yet, but I think hell agree.

Hearing this, Lunas expression fell.

Its not because youre lacking. Without you, the research wouldnt have progressed this far. Im just worried about you.

Alright, I understand

"Come in..."

Before he could finish his sentence, the door swung open.

"Cromwell, are you here?"

It was Mcguire.

Cromwell removed his glasses.

"Perfect timing. I was just handling some paperwork related to you."

"Related to me? What could that be?"

"Yes, it just came up."

"Again, dumping work on Robert and me?"

Cromwell, who was a perfectionist, couldn't stand seeing other professors handle tasks carelessly.

So during his tenure as acting principal, he had delegated most of the work to his trustworthy friends, Robert and Mcguire.

"But not this time."

Mcguire declared as he approached Cromwells desk and handed him a document.

"What's this?"

"My travel request."

"What?"

Cromwell's eyes widened in surprise.

"It seems my research at the recent conference was impressive. Looks like I'll be away on a trip until early next semester."

Cromwell read the document, an official letter from the conference.

"This seal..."

"Yes, it's been approved by His Majesty the Emperor. I wanted to decline, but if His Majesty calls, I have no choice."

Mcguire spoke with a sly smile, clearly not reluctant at all.

The research conference provided immense support, making life quite comfortable for the lead researchers.

Accompanied by elite royal wizards and virtually unlimited funding, the level of research conducted there was in a different league compared to what was done at the academy with teaching assistants.

Cromwell pressed his temples, clearly troubled.

Mcguire, noticing this, narrowed his eyes.

...Were you about to assign me the joint assessment?

Cromwell averted Mcguire's gaze.

Hey! You were planning to dump that on a friend? Do you know how tough that assignment is?

Then who should I give it to? Robert seems busy too.

Mcguire chuckled.

You could do it yourself.

What? I did it last year. Besides, Im not a professor anymore; Im the vice principal.

If theres no one else, you have to do it. Thats how it works,

Mcguire teased.

No, I cant

That sounds like a good idea to me.

A voice came from the door.

Robert and McDowell were standing there.

Principal? Are you feeling alright?

Cromwell stood up abruptly, his eyes wide.

Im feeling quite well now. Time to get back to work, I suppose.

McDowell smiled.

Then lets have Vice Principal Cromwell take on the joint assessment.

Me?

Cromwell looked at McDowell in surprise.

Ha ha, theres no one more qualified than you at the academy. Id like to ask this favor of you.

But my duties as vice principal

For the duration of the joint assessment, Ill handle the vice principal duties. You just focus on your research and the assessment.

Cromwell looked at McDowell, speechless.

Theres a lot of promising students in the first and second years. For a good assessment, its best to have a skilled professor. Ha ha ha!

Well, thats true, but

McDowell, still smiling, clapped Cromwell on the shoulder.

Im counting on you.

Cromwell, usually rational and logical, couldnt refuse such a direct request from the principal.

Alright I will do it.

Robert and Mcguire burst into laughter at Cromwells resigned acceptance.

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