Chapter 320

[ Episode 320. Someone’s benefactor]

A warm sunny afternoon.

A fresh green enveloped the academy, but the condition of the students was not good.

“Turn it off.”

“Not anymore. I need a break.”

The midterm evaluation of the first semester of the academy started right after the opening ceremony.

Along with the gradually warming weather, the fatigue of the students was also increasing.

Whoo!

Among them, someone was training in the gymnasium.

“Wow, look at that.”

“Is he on the same schedule as us? driving me crazy.”

The one using the common gymnasium alone was Benjamin Anikius, a freshman who had knocked down the last member of the student council.

He was the only one who refused a seat on the student council board, and for that, he was once again in the limelight.

Whoo!

Benjamin, who still had swords hanging all over his body, was wielding a heavy training greatsword at a glance.

Tak-tak-tak!

“Hey hey~”

Someone came up to him and started talking. Benjamin didn’t look away and slowly lowered his sword as he asked.

“Whoa, what’s going on?”

“I came because the president asked me to convey something.”

The 7th seat in the student council was Marilyn.

She would often talk to Benjamin after he defeated Kasim, but every time Benjamin’s reaction was cold.

“Chairman?”

“Are you secretly talking to your senior?”

“So what did you come to convey?”

Marilyn looked at Benjamin with a puzzled look on his face for a moment.

“Professor Adrias says his lectures are also evaluated. The evaluation is in a week, and the contents are secret until then.”

“Professor Adrias’ evaluation?”

Adrias disappeared for several days after he went to prove himself superhuman, then suddenly reappeared at the academy.

Even in the imperial palace, the results of the superhuman proof were not announced, so only rumors abounded, but Adrias seemed not to be very interested in giving lectures once a week.

‘I didn’t know there would be reviews, but it’s rather good.’

I already had Benjamin’s trust in Adrias, so I felt grateful despite the busy schedule due to the midterm evaluation.

“What are you? look at the expression Rather, is it a happy face?”

“I’m glad.”

Benjamin, who honestly expressed his feelings, smiled. Marilyn, who was speechless for a moment at that face, pinched her cheek.

“ouch. It is not a dream.”

“What are you doing?”

“No, it was the first time I saw you smiling, so I thought it was a dream.”

“Even when I see this, I often laugh.”

When Benjamin, who was in a good mood, responded generously, Marilyn laughed.

“Do you like Professor Adrias that much?”

“He is my benefactor. I can’t even describe it as a lifesaver... I should say it’s a lifesaver.”

“Yes, you will. Anyway, a week later, we gather here by 4 am. I delivered it, so let’s go?”

“thank you. But Marilyn senior.”

“huh?

“Why did you have to come in person? All you have to do is send a batch of messages to the tablet.”

“I miss you.”

After that, Marilyn playfully sticks out her tongue and disappears.

Benjamin, who thought he was a funny senior, thought about Adrias’ evaluation.

“A week later......”

After a week, it was after the midterm evaluations of all subjects were over. Perhaps it was scheduled that way on purpose, so Benjamin could speculate.

“Is it an evaluation that does not end in one day?”

Maybe for a few days, I felt happy thinking that I could be with Adrias and other outstanding seniors.

Adrias Cromwell, the only three seniors he acknowledged and incomparable to anyone else.

“It’s gonna be fun.”

A smile spread across Benjamin’s lips.

**

“Um......Professor?”

While I was reading a book in my office, I looked up at the words of Adam, an assistant professor.

“hmm?”

“sure.”

Even if I wanted to separate them, I couldn’t.

I don’t see any reason to take it off considering my skills.

“I don’t think it’s just a mercenary experience, but there must be a specific plan, right?”

It was understandable that the principal was worried because it was the job of taking the most outstanding talent of the Faculty of Engineering.

I just laughed it off because it was obvious that if I told the truth, I wouldn’t be disapproved of.

“I’ll probably do a simple monster kill. For now, I’m going to seek advice from a mercenary hired by us.”

“Hmm, I understand. Please be careful.”

“yes.”

After briefly talking with Deos and coming out, I felt a strange energy.

“hmm?”

At first, I thought it was Vivian’s energy, but it wasn’t.

‘No way.......’

I lightly cleaned the surroundings by blowing a mana wave.

“what’s the matter?”

Vivian was wary of my sudden action, but I shook her hand and reassured her.

“it’s nothing. I just circulated mana because my body felt a little stiff.”

“Do not work too hard.”

“Yes, thank you for caring.”

Vivian was vague, but the energy from earlier must have been a spirit.

‘I can feel it because my mana talent has evolved.’

If I hadn’t evolved, I wouldn’t have felt the spirit. Even so, he probably used mana waves habitually.

After meeting Deos, I don’t know if the spirit actually attaches or not, but I’ve always been careful.

“Adrias.”

“yes.”

“Are you really going to be okay?”

Vivian asked me with a serious expression.

I think it’s probably about evaluation...

“It could rather be a burden and harm Adrias.”

“You weren’t worried about the kids, were you worried about me?”

Unknowingly, I lost my pulse and laughed.

When I asked if it would be okay, I thought, of course, that the kids were asking if they would be okay.

“I am fine. Rather, I believe in them.”

“It is true that it is strong. But those kids haven’t had much real combat experience. Especially since I’ve never fought against a black magician......”

After saying that, Vivian kept her mouth shut.

He knew no one was around, but he seemed to be careful about what he said.

“I’m not going to be with the kids anyway.”

“then......?”

“There is someone who has thought of the role of a nanny.”

I laughed thinking about his reaction.

I’ll probably hate it.

“So there is no need to worry.”

**

“Hmm?”

While drinking tea with Isabelle, Maximin scratched his ear, which suddenly felt itchy.

“What’s wrong?”

“No, it looks like someone is talking about me.”

“Whoops. The Empire may be cursing you again.”

“If so, it’s rather fortunate...”

Maximin, who had exceptionally developed senses, felt uncomfortable for some reason.

“When I see it, it seems that the kid is plotting strange things again.”

“It won’t fall, though.”

“okay. I made a promise, so I won’t back down.”

Although he never showed much gratitude, Adrias was already a lifesaver for Maximin.

It was just that he was clumsy in expressing it, but if it wasn’t for a problem that threatened Isabelle’s safety, he and Isabel were determined to stay by Adrias’ side for the rest of their lives.

“I’m anxious...”

“Ah, if I had known it would be like this, I would have said that I would follow you too. I could have seen the funny side, but I will miss it.”

“no. Nothing will happen.”

Maximin sincerely prayed.

“Nothing will happen.”

[ Episode 320. Someone’s benefactor ] End