Chapter 84 - Bustling Group Training (1)

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Chapter 84 - Bustling Group Training (1)

As we ate cake, I explained the plan to the students.

"You three will be working together, so you'll receive separate training."

"Separate training?"

"I’ll handle the combat training, and Professor Ismera will take care of the theory. The two Head Professors will be personally involved."

"Gasp!"

Knightley’s face lit up with uncontrollable excitement as she realized what this meant.

For a diligent and ambitious top student like Knightley, there couldn’t be better news.

She seemed even more excited than when I offered her personal tutoring.

"I have a question."

Merilda said, raising her hand.

"If Professor Ismera is also going to be involved, why isn’t she here?"

"She’s on her way. She had some work at the department and will be a bit late."

"Hmph, that arrogant elf... Who does she think she is...?"

Hindrasta sneered, but Merilda turned to her.

"Sophia, I don’t know much about you, but I think it’s important to show respect to our professors at the academy."

"None of your business."

"We’re not strangers anymore. We should show proper respect to the professor who’s teaching us."

Merilda gently but firmly admonished Hindrasta with a smile.

Hindrasta looked like she was about to retort but, after meeting Merilda’s gaze, merely scratched her head in annoyance.

"Professor, if we’re going to have separate classes as a team, shouldn’t we also have separate accommodations?"

Knightley asked. I considered this for a moment. It wasn’t a bad idea.

"I agree with Knightley. It would be much more efficient for us to train together."

Merilda chimed in with a smile.

"I heard that you live in a detached house on the academy grounds, Professor. That seems like an ideal place."

Why is she suddenly bringing up my house?

"Are you a genius? No wonder you did so well in the intelligence course."

Knightley suddenly praised Merilda, seemingly delighted with the idea.

"I think staying at the professor’s house for group training is a great idea. What do you think, Pinkhead?"

"Absolutely not! I’d rather sleep on the bare ground!"

Hindrasta growled, baring her teeth.

"Then you can sleep outside. Merilda and I will stay at the professor’s house."

Knightley said, giving Merilda a friendly look.

Just a moment ago, she had been wary of Merilda, but now that she had suggested staying at my house, they seemed like best friends.

"Professor, we’ll go pack our things from the dorms. We can discuss the rest at your place."

"Hey, wait! This is my house we’re talking about. Shouldn’t I have a say in this?"

I called out to Knightley and Merilda as they began to stand up.

"Shouldn’t we focus on how the training will be conducted first? Isn’t that more important?"

"But eating and sleeping arrangements are important too. So, what do you think, Professor?"

"Well, my thoughts are—"

At that moment, I noticed Professor Ismera approaching from the distance, her meeting at the department apparently over.

"Professor! Over here!"

Ismera flinched slightly when she saw me, then composed herself and walked over.

"Hello, Professor."

Knightley and Merilda greeted her with a bow, while Hindrasta remained indifferent.

Merilda, still smiling, placed a hand on Hindrasta’s shoulder.

"Sophia, aren’t you going to greet the professor?"

"Ugh..."

Hindrasta seemed like she was about to protest, but after seeing Merilda’s gaze, she reluctantly bowed her head.

"Hello..."

"Why did you hit me?!!!"

Hindrasta clutched her head, crying after I smacked her.

"Ugh, quiet."

Knightley pretended to cover her ears, while Merilda gently patted Sophia’s head.

"Anyway, it’s not like that. Don’t get the wrong idea, Professor Ismera."

"If that’s the case, then it’s even better."

Knightley said.

"With the maid living there, nothing strange will happen."

"Professor Ismera, as an educator, don’t you think group training would be beneficial?"

"Of course, for team-based training, group training is definitely—"

"Guys! Professor Ismera just gave her permission!"

"No, I didn’t say anything about permission, and that’s not what I meant—"

"Thank you, Professor. We’ll work hard under your guidance and win first place in the competition."

Merilda interjected politely before Ismera could finish.

"It can’t be helped, then, Professor."

Ismera said, turning to me.

"The students are so eager, and group training is beneficial. I think it’s only right for you to make a small sacrifice."

"That’s right, Professor. The whole academy is focused on the competition. We need to give it our all."

"Quiet, Knightley. It’s my house, not yours."

"If you’re really worried, why don’t you join the group training too, Professor Ismera?"

"N-no, I’ll pass...!"

These kids are really something.

It looks like my words won’t have any effect, so it’s time to bring Kirrin into this.

Kirrin likes me, so she’ll strongly oppose the idea of group training.

And what will they do when the headmaster herself says no?

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"I think it’s a good idea."

Kirrin approved.

"What?"

"Doing well in the competition is important. Let’s go with it."

"But, headmaster..."

"There’s no big problem. They’re still kids, and it’s not like you’ll be alone with them. The maid will be there too."

Kirrin smiled.

"And Dian, you wouldn’t have any inappropriate thoughts about them, right?"

"Of course not. I’m more interested in women with mature figures, like the headmaster or Professor Ismera—no, no, I mean, I don’t like children that young."

"What did you just say?"

"Never mind, forget it."

So even Kirrin is on board?

But I have one more card to play—Olysia.

Olysia desperately wants me to remain a lifelong professor at the academy.

She’s always on edge, worrying that something might happen to jeopardize my position.

So when she hears that three female students are staying at our house? She’ll have a fit, and there’s no way she’ll allow it.

Olysia can be quite intense when she’s determined. If she decides to put her foot down, it’ll be hard to manage.

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"That’s a great idea."

Olysia clapped her hands.

"What...?"

"If the students you’re teaching do well in the competition, the higher-ups will think highly of you, right?"

"Well, yes..."

"So, by any means necessary, you need to bring out the best in them. Group training sounds like a very effective approach."

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