“Ah…it seems the discipline has finally calmed down.”
After sending off his assistant, Sitaana, Lynn walked around the doorway of Class 25 and peeked inside.
The chaotic atmosphere from last week, which had resembled a bustling vegetable market, seemed to have completely vanished without a trace.
Inside the classroom, every student sat upright and attentive.
Especially Ximon—the one who had caused Keti so much trouble before—was now sitting in the front row, listening with utmost focus.
The other students were mostly silent as well, though quite a few were daydreaming.
And Keti, standing at the podium?
The silver-haired beauty was frantically flipping through the pages of her book, sweat beading on her forehead as she hastily wrote on the board.
Seeing this, Lynn couldn’t help but smile knowingly…
This little one~
She’s probably starting to miss last week when she didn’t have to do anything but just sit and watch the students fool around.
Having the entire class so quiet and listening to her must be quite the pressure for the little cat.
Anyway, things had been resolved perfectly, and his task was complete.
It was time to return to the Tower to handle some matters before arranging to meet the little cat again…
“Lynn!”
A sudden male voice stopped his steps.
Lynn immediately gave a helpless smile, then turned around and shrugged at the caller.
“Director Richard, what brings you here? The matter was perfectly handled just now. I persuaded the student’s parents to leave, and the child has apologized to Keti. There’s no need for you to worry anymore…”
“Hmph, not worried? Lidel Magic Academy actually hired a D-ranked assistant teacher. That alone is enough to make me concerned…Lynn, why didn’t you discuss this with me first?”
Richard pushed up his glasses and then stepped forward with a cold expression.
Lynn kept his half-smiling, half-smirking look and calmly replied:
“There’s no rule at Magic Academy that requires assistant teachers to have Magic talent above D rank, is there? Besides…recruiting assistant teachers is my authority, isn’t it? I’ve never heard of needing to consult irrelevant parties~”
“Hmph…irrelevant parties?”
Faced with Lynn’s rebuttal, Richard’s eyes flashed with annoyance.
But after a moment, he took a deep breath and sneered:
“No, since this concerns the school’s teaching standards, I am certainly not irrelevant. I must be responsible for the quality of education the students receive. And you, Lynn…let me ask it another way—why…did you allow that person back into Magic Academy?”
“Back?”
“Hmph, Keti, 241st class student of Lidel Magic Academy, silver-haired, male, Alchemist, once seriously injured several noble classmates and attacked the teacher Lynn who tried to stop him…Most importantly, Magic talent is also D rank! Same name, same hair color, same profession, same talent rank… ”
Richard sneered proudly, “And what’s worse, there’s a connection to you. Aside from gender, it’s hard not to suspect these two Ketis are the same person. As for why the gender is different, I assume it was some mistake in potion-making?”
Damn!
Hearing Richard’s analysis, Lynn shook his head helplessly.
That reasoning was impressive—even guessed the reason behind Keti’s transformation.
No wonder…
Richard is a strong contender for future principal of Lidel Academy…that guy…
“You really remember this, huh? Yes, that’s right, she was my former student. This little one ran into some trouble, so I took her in. She also spent some time as an adventurer, so teaching these lower-grade kids is no problem, Richard.”
At this point, Lynn didn’t bother denying it anymore and directly advised Richard to mind his own business.
But just as he finished speaking, Richard suddenly exploded with anger and shouted at Lynn: “What nonsense?! This is absolutely not something to take lightly! Tsk, letting someone with a D rank Magic talent teach those C and B rank students is something I cannot tolerate!”
“She simply can’t use those higher-level magics. How can she set an example for the students? That’s irresponsible and not something solved just by having been an adventurer!”
“In this world, Magic talent determines everything. Those without talent will never reach their future limits. Isn’t that what you believed too? Otherwise, why did you advise that child to quit?”
“Then why are you now creating a false illusion for her? No D rank talent has ever entered the Magic Tower. She simply can’t do it…”
After Richard’s relentless barrage of serious arguments, Lynn was silent for a few seconds.
After a long while, he looked up and smiled lightly:“Yes, Richard, I once firmly believed that the heights a person could reach were determined the moment they were born. Those with low-level talent had no reason to stay in this school…Not just me, everyone thought so.”
“But that child changed my mind—not just because of that incident…Maybe, letting her try isn’t a bad idea? Putting aside whether she makes it into the Magic Tower or not, at least for the assistant teacher role, I believe she’s worth it!”
“Worth it?”
Richard pushed up his glasses and snorted coldly.
He clearly did not agree with Lynn’s words.
“I will arrange a practical course to test if she deserves to stay here. But if she fails, I hope the Mage Executive won’t interfere with the school’s teaching affairs.”
“You’re really strict…no wonder you’re one of the Great Elves.”
Lynn smiled wryly, seeming somewhat resigned.
Richard shook his head, then solemnly replied:
“No, this has nothing to do with the Mage Executive. I’m just following procedure, please don’t misunderstand. Also, please send my regards to her.”
“Alright, alright. Hmph…not complaining is good enough. I know I can’t stop your stubbornness, but… don’t waste your efforts—I have faith in Keti.”
Shaking his head, Lynn waved his hand and left gracefully, leaving Richard standing there, taking a deep breath and shaking his head in frustration.
Even the Executive…that guy is too willful…
“Ah~”
After class, Keti stretched wearily.
Although the classroom was finally quiet and everyone listened attentively, which she was satisfied with… teaching was so exhausting.
She planned to return to the dorm for a good rest, but just as she stepped outside, a voice that had been waiting called out suddenly.
“Miss Keti!”
“Eh? Di…Director Richard? Wha-what’s going on?”
The silver-haired girl tensed up instantly, her eyes locked on the black-clad man’s cold face.
Then he suddenly said:
“This Thursday, I will arrange a test. You will lead the students into the Nation of Beasts Instance to prove whether you have the strength to protect the students in future practical courses.”
“If you pass, you will be rewarded 500 Teaching Points. But if you fail, I will request that you leave Magic Academy!”
Eh?!