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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Yuzio
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“Let’s see…”
Violet rubbed her chin, her eyes fixed on the map.
After a long moment of contemplation, she turned to Adrian.
“So, what you’re saying is…”
“Yes.”
“…It’s a shame to leave the construction site as it is.”
“Yes.”
“…And you want to personally investigate how it can be utilized?”
“Precisely.”
Hmm.
Violet examined the map once more.
Her voice was laced with concern as she spoke.
“But the construction was halted for a reason. There were traces of… unsettling mana detected in that area.”
“That’s not a problem.”
Adrian shook his head firmly.
The construction had been halted because of mana linked to the Demon Realm.
But that posed no obstacle for Adrian.
In fact, it was a good thing.
It meant he could operate freely.
“Why wouldn’t it be a problem? What I’m trying to say is…”
“It’s dangerous. Even just investigating the area could lead to… unforeseen circumstances. That’s what you’re trying to say, isn’t it?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
The abandoned construction site was a sore spot for Violet.
She had wanted to utilize that vast space, hadn’t she?
She had made countless attempts to do so.
That’s why she had even approved the construction of a training ground.
But then they had discovered traces of dark mana, something that should only exist in the Demon Realm.
Human mages feared dark magic above all else.
That discovery had forced them to halt construction, leaving them in a difficult position.
‘I’m grateful Adrian is willing to take this on…’
But it was too dangerous.
Dangerously dangerous.
That single word summed it up.
The Failing class was finally gaining momentum, and she had plans to attract significant funding… If Adrian were to get hurt, it would be a disaster.
Adrian broke the silence.
“We can’t leave it like this forever, can we?”
“That’s true, but…”
“I can take care of it for you.”
Violet’s eyes widened slightly.
“You make it sound so simple.”
Countless attempts had been made to deal with that site.
They hadn’t been half-hearted attempts either.
They had done their absolute best.
And yet, they had failed.
Was Adrian being so confident because he was unaware of these failures, or did he genuinely believe he could solve this problem?
“I’ll do my best.”
“Doing your best isn’t enough. You’re a valuable professor at Rahel Academy now.”
“Then I’ll solve it. I promise.”
Violet stared at Adrian, speechless.
She prided herself on her composure, but she couldn’t help but feel flustered.
He had always produced positive results for Rahel Academy.
She knew that.
She also knew he was incredibly self-assured and often did as he pleased.
But she hadn’t expected him to make such a bold request.
“It would be great if things go your way, but there’s a real risk of… serious consequences.”
“I’ll take that risk.”
“Hmm…”
Violet frowned.
Taking the risk.
But if Adrian were to die, Rahel Academy would be hard-pressed to accept that risk.
His words sounded reckless.
‘But Adrian’s eyes…’
His eyes were resolute, burning with a fierce determination, a sense of purpose stronger than she had ever seen.
Whenever he had that look in his eyes, something remarkable happened.
“What if I told you not to do it?”
“I would still do it.”
Violet burst out laughing.
It was such an Adrian-like response.
“I guess all I can do is pray for your success. So, what do you need from me?”
“As you mentioned, the construction site is dangerous. I would appreciate it if you could ensure no one else enters the area while I investigate.”
‘He’s still considerate of others.’
Violet nodded unconsciously.
He was about to embark on a dangerous mission, yet he wasn’t asking for anyone’s help.
He was determined to solve this on his own.
‘But why?’
The more she thought about it, the less she understood.
‘There’s not much personal gain to be had here…’
Most humans carefully calculated their actions before taking on a task.
Was it within their capabilities?
Would the rewards and recognition be worth the effort?
But Adrian didn’t seem to care about such calculations.
“I believe you’re capable of handling that much, Headmistress.”
“I am. I am, but…”
Violet’s eyes narrowed.
She had to figure out what motivated him.
“Why go to such lengths? I want an honest answer.”
“A reason… a reason, huh?”
For the first time, Adrian seemed lost in thought.
But his contemplation was brief.
After a mere thirty seconds, his eyes hardened with resolve.
“Headmistress, what do you see here?”
Adrian’s index finger pointed to the construction site marked on the map.
Violet hated being answered with a question, but… well, it was Adrian.
Curiosity won over annoyance.
“An abandoned piece of land?”
“To me, it looks like a training ground for the falling class.”
“…A training ground for the remedial class?”
Violet blinked.
Was he really doing all this for that?
He was risking his life to create a suitable training ground for the failing class?
“It’s not enough to simply cheer them on. I want to give them wings.”
“That’s… admirable… But why go to such lengths?”
“I’m a professor. And they are my students.”
Those words struck a chord with Violet.
Coming from Adrian, they held even greater weight.
The man who seemed to lack a sense of responsibility was willing to become fertilizer for his students.
“That’s a valid reason. It’s more than enough.”
Adrian’s words ignited a fire in Violet’s heart.
She couldn’t help but root for this man.
“I’m willing to do anything to help my students, even if it means putting myself in harm’s way.”
He was sincere.
Truly sincere.
He must have had this same mindset when he dealt with the demons who infiltrated the Academy.
Violet found herself wholeheartedly supporting Adrian.
“When will you depart?”
“Right now.”
But beneath his confident facade, Adrian harbored anxieties.
> Potential Death Threat to Charlotte Forte
> Potential Death Threat to Michelle Meinens
> Potential Death Threat to Lotten
> Potential Death Threat to Isabel
> Potential Death Threat to Christine
‘That won’t happen. It absolutely won’t.’
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“M-Michelle, there you are!”
Isabel, who had finally found Michelle, gasped for breath.
She had truly searched high and low.
“What do you want? Why are you looking for me?”
“Well… it’s dinner time! We always eat together, don’t we?”
Isabel offered a friendly smile.
Lotten and Charlotte were standing beside her.
“Who said we always eat together? You just barge in and sit next to me.”
“But you never leave, even though we sit next to you!”
“Sigh.”
Michelle gave up.
Isabel was too friendly, she was her natural enemy.
Charlotte and Lotten, meanwhile, were busy observing their surroundings.
“This is… the abandoned construction site, right? It has a rather unsettling atmosphere.”
“It does… Ugh… I miss Professor Adrian.”
They were standing in the abandoned construction site, an isolated area within Rahel Academy.
The night sky and the darkness only added to the eerie atmosphere.
It was no exaggeration to say that Isabel and the others had struggled to find Michelle.
Isabel tilted her head.
“That’s true. Michelle, why are you training here?”
“Well…”
Michelle averted her gaze.
She was too embarrassed to face Adrian after his earlier remark.
Her face had burned with shame.
She had simply fled as far away as possible, hoping to avoid him for the rest of the day.
But she couldn’t reveal her true reason.
“…This place is full of construction materials I can manipulate with my psychokinesis. You can see for yourself.”
Michelle lifted a few bricks and pipes with her powers.
It was a plausible explanation.
But the other three didn’t really care about the reason.
Dinner was more important.
“Anyway… let’s head back… Huh?”
As Charlotte tugged at Isabel’s arm…
Fwoosh—!
“Huh?”
“What?”
A barrier activated, sealing off the construction site.
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[Uh Oh, spagettioh]
