On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 121

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 121

 

 

Are You Going to Monopolize Everything?

 

 

The Shop Owner who had decided to become honest after meeting Professor Elcanto!

 

“Hehe, I never thought I’d come to a place like this myself.”

 

He had come to deliver to the Academy personally today.

It was thanks to properly hearing about Ziel’s reputation from Elcanto.

If he tried to cheat him, he’d be a dead man.

So he had come personally like this to ensure everything was perfect.

 

“50 pieces total. Would you like to check the quantity?”

“I’ve counted them all. It’s correct.”

“Hehe, and I’ve loaded all the remaining byproducts separately on that cart. Not a single piece missing!”

 

The Shop Owner emphasized it strongly.

Ziel nodded without much reaction to his words.

Because it was only natural.

Ziel checked the armor quantity and remaining byproducts, then paid the remaining amount.

 

“Hehe, thank you. By the way, all the armor was processed perfectly. I had it done at Raisen Workshop.”

“Where is Raisen Workshop?”

“You don’t know? It’s a workshop quite well-known even in the Empire. It’s a huge workshop with as many as 30 Craftsmen working full-time. I had to plead desperately to meet the deadline.”

 

A Byproduct Processor might process byproducts, but couldn’t make armor.

So since things had come to this, he ordered the armor with some strain, thinking to make a regular customer.

The commission was substantial, so there really wasn’t much left…

 

‘He’s someone who even receives Imperial favor.’

 

The importance of connections!

Byproduct Processors often find themselves in danger due to the nature of the Customers they encounter.

Large transactions might not leave much financially, but this was real profitable ‘business’!

 

“Please be sure to visit us again next time!”

 

The Shop Owner even bowed before leaving.

Ziel took out a piece of armor and scraped it with his dagger.

 

‘Tough and solid. As expected.’

 

While not as strong as steel, it was tough enough to easily withstand several sword strikes.

It seemed much better quality than what he had felt when facing the Ruinbark.

 

‘Raisen Workshop, huh.’

 

The craftsmanship looked decent, having processed the Materials well to make armor.

 

“Boss, what is all this?”

“Armor made from Ruinbark Shell.”

“Pardon?”

“Really?”

 

Emeric was equally surprised beside them.

No, it was closer to shock than surprise.

 

“A, armor made from Ruinbark Shell?”

“That’s right.”

“Why? Why, why on earth?”

“I had it made to equip the Students.”

“Aaah!”

 

Emeric despaired.

Ruinbark Shell!

It didn’t just have tough and solid characteristics.

It was a precious material with good reactivity, used in various ways as material for Magical Tools!

In reality, it was a byproduct with much higher demand in Magical Engineering and experimental fields than this use.

When dried well and ground, it could also become material for Reagents…

 

“To use all this amount…”

“Is there a problem?”

“You’ve missed a chance to make big Money! Sell it to me!”

 

He had heard rumors.

But he never imagined making 50 pieces of armor with it…

 

“I hunted it together with the Students. So I thought it was right to share it with the Students.”

“W, well, that’s true, but…”

 

Ziel made an enticing offer to the dejected Emeric.

 

“If you need Byproducts, take them from over there.”

“Really? There’s some left?”

“Yes. It’s on that cart over there.”

 

There was no reason not to buy it.

It could even become material for Magic Dolls!

 

“I’ll buy it all. Everything! How much is it?”

“I won’t take Money for it. Since we hunted it together with the Students. Instead, I’ll set a different condition.”

“Please tell me. I’ll do anything!”

“Please manage the Magic Dolls.”

“That’s… what? Really?”

“Yes.”

“Is that really all it takes?”

“That’s sufficient.”

“Understood. Then let’s do that!”

 

What an unexpected windfall.

Just managing some magic dolls and getting that much Ruinbark shell?

 

‘Jackpot!’

 

Conversely, Gilbert was amazed by the Boss’s generosity.

 

‘As expected of Boss! Such magnanimity!’

 

Giving away Ruinbark shells to recruit high-level personnel like a mage!

Such efficiency, truly befitting the Boss.

 

‘The future of our organization is very bright. Hehe. Meeting Boss back then was lucky!’

 

But there was something both of them hadn’t considered.

 

‘From now on, I can just leave the magic doll management to this side.’

 

The fact that Ziel hadn’t set a time limit.

 

‘Got him cheap too.’

 

The fact that he hadn’t specified the scope and intensity of that management.

He’d heard that mages were high-level personnel.

Their annual salary alone far exceeded ordinary levels!

 

‘Calculating it, this is sufficiently efficient.’

 

“Thank you, Teacher Ziel. I can’t even imagine how much all this is worth….”

“I’ll work hard for you from now on.”

“How could there be any question! I’ll take responsibility and manage everything from now on!”

 

Using his major, getting Ruinbark shells, and also… helping such a person!

 

‘Maybe it would be better to actually use my major….’

 

On one hand, he suddenly found himself troubled.

Magic doll-related majors were looked down upon in the mage industry.

More precisely, there were many people who could do it even if they weren’t high-ranking mages.

In other words, there was a strong perception that it was work only done by mages who lacked talent and remained in low ranks.

Because of that perception, he had entered the Academy but….

 

‘This actually seems like it would be more fun.’

 

While lost in thought, one person suddenly caught his eye.

It was Celia, examining the magic dolls curiously from various angles.

 

‘She was from the Rihart family, right?’

 

“Teacher, what are all these? Are we using them for our classes?”

“That’s right. Student Celia Rihart.”

“The armor too?”

“Yes.”

“Wow, amazing….”

 

Celia kept exclaiming in admiration.

This was completely different from what she’d heard from the seniors.

Most Sword School classes were just holding swords and swinging them, with field practice at best.

 

‘As expected, Teacher Ziel’s classes are different!’

 

Magic dolls, and even armor made from the shell of the Ruinbark that Teacher Ziel had personally caught!

 

“So we wear this and spar with the magic dolls?”

“Yes.”

“Insane… Can I try it on?”

“Sparring is also possible.”

“Really?”

 

While Celia excitedly put on the armor, Ziel made a request to Emeric.

 

“Please adjust the output to 9 as I mentioned earlier.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“….”

 

This was ridiculous.

Though Emeric couldn’t fathom Ziel’s intentions, he adjusted one magic doll’s output to 9 for now.

 

‘Will this really be okay?’

 

She was wearing armor and had a sword, even if it was for practice….

 

“Teacher, but this armor isn’t stylish.”

“I can’t agree with that. It’s cool.”

“It’s so crude though? It doesn’t even shine, it’s just all dark and dull.”

“That’s what makes it cool. You don’t understand.”

“Teacher, you’re so handsome, so why are your aesthetic standards like that?”

“Your aesthetic standards are wrong, Student Celia Rihart.”

 

While they bickered, the magic doll finished its setup.

 

“Be careful. The magic doll’s output is quite high.”

“Hah. You’d be shocked if you knew what I did during vacation.”

“Is that so. I see. Begin.”

 

At Ziel’s nod, Emeric activated the magic doll.

Celia was confident.

 

‘Finally, a chance to show what I can do!’

 

Throughout the entire vacation, Celia had only thought about two things.

Surpassing Delev!

And receiving praise from Teacher Ziel!

 

‘Please watch me, Teacher.’

 

Shing.

 

Celia drew her sword.

 

“Teacher, please watch… Ack!”

 

And she was sent flying.

 

‘What was that just now?’

 

Just as Celia was asking herself in bewilderment.

 

“Get up. Student Celia Rihart.”

 

As she reflexively raised her sword, a powerful impact was transmitted through it.

The magic doll had approached in the meantime and struck down her sword.

 

“Gasp!”

 

Celia rolled on the ground as she had learned, then quickly got up and took her stance.

It was on a different level.

An attack that was far beyond simple sparring!

 

‘What? How strong is it?’

 

Celia was the legitimate successor of Rihart-style Swift Swordsmanship.

She had not only learned to draw and use her sword quickly, but had also received dynamic visual acuity training.

Even with Celia’s trained eyes, it was a speed that was difficult to follow.

 

“It keeps coming. The magic doll doesn’t give you any openings.”

 

At Ziel’s advice from the side, Celia reflexively twisted her body!

A cold sensation grazed her side.

If it had been the old Celia, she would have been startled and retreated.

But Teacher Ziel had said.

The moment you dodge the opponent’s attack—

 

Clang!

 

Is the moment to counterattack!

 

‘First attack!’

 

But the magic doll disappointingly blocked that counterattack.

 

Thwack!

 

Celia was struck and sent tumbling.

 

“Oh no!”

 

But the only one screaming was Emeric.

Neither Ziel nor Gilbert.

Even Celia herself, the person involved.

Was strangely… calm.

Especially Celia, who jumped up and even grinned.

 

“This works. Teacher! What did you say this output level was… Ugh!”

 

Clang!

 

“It’s 9. Student Celia Rihart!”

“That’s high, right? Ack!”

 

Thwack!

 

Celia continued talking even while allowing the magic doll’s attacks.

Then she quickly leaped back to create distance.

 

Shing!

 

She calmly sheathed her sword—

 

‘It’s coming.’

 

Clang!

 

She deflected the magic doll’s attack with a sword drawing motion.

The first technique that beginners of Rihart-style Swift Swordsmanship learn, and the most threatening skill!

Celia wasn’t yet proficient, so her speed wasn’t as fast as the family head’s.

 

‘But it’s sufficient against a charging enemy.’

 

Against a magic doll that could only make linear attacks, it was naturally an effective technique!

 

‘As expected.’

 

Ziel’s intention matched this exactly.

If it had been an actual ‘human’ at Grand Knight level, Celia wouldn’t have stood a chance.

She would have been unable to even dodge, let alone counterattack.

But a magic doll was not human and had clear weaknesses.

An enemy that can be sufficiently countered if you know the method!

 

‘Gradually raising their adaptation level… from the middle of the class, I can have them spar with the Kundel Knight Order members.’

 

A method utilizing magic dolls and magical tools that couldn’t be found in other classes.

This was precisely why he had invited the Kundel Knight Order as well.

If they became too accustomed to magic dolls, they could respond to straightforward attacks but would struggle with irregular patterns.

 

‘First, I’ll make them adapt to speed and strength.’

 

After that, real sparring with knight order members who possessed Grand Knight-level power.

Since they had built up physical strength and reflexes throughout the first semester, now it was time to truly train their swordsmanship.

 

‘If they grow like this, they could even aim for first place in next year’s Exchange Tournament.’

 

The students’ growth was directly Ziel’s achievement.

Of course, the students came first.

If he continued doing things for the students, it would naturally become achievements, and those achievements would become incentives…

 

“I could buy snacks for life.”

“Huh? Snacks? Boss, do you want to eat snacks?”

“I’m planning to go eat chicken skewers in a bit.”

“Let me come with you!”

 

Emerick wanted to join in too.

 

‘I like chicken skewers too.’

 

Meanwhile, Celia was gradually getting tired.

Here, Ziel’s preparation shone once again.

 

Thud!

 

“Ugh!”

 

Celia was knocked down again.

But she got up quickly.

 

‘The impact isn’t that severe?’

 

Despite a fast and strong attack hitting her torso, the impact wasn’t significant.

 

‘The Ruinbark shell is incredibly sturdy.’

 

It was thanks to the armor that properly absorbed and dispersed the impact!

With bare skin or ordinary armor, they couldn’t last long even with practice swords.

But armor made from Ruinbark shells enhanced the students’ combat sustainability.

Even with high physical strength, when pain exceeded the threshold, one would want to give up, but Ziel had prepared for this in advance!

 

“Teacher! This armor isn’t very stylish, but its performance is good!”

“It’s the most stylish in the world.”

 

Ziel firmly refuted.

 

“Teacher, you need to change your standards of beauty a bit… Ack!”

 

When Celia fell again, Ziel rushed in and stopped the magic doll’s operation.

 

“Stop. That’s enough for today.”

“I can do more!”

“Tomorrow is the start of the semester. There will be plenty of sparring ahead, so save your strength.”

“Yes.”

 

Celia answered with regret, then her eyes sparkled.

 

“But, will we continue this sparring from now on?”

“That’s right. How was it?”

“Hmm. I feel like I’ll get used to it if I keep doing it… It’s not bad? Ah! I’m the first one, right? Delev didn’t come and go already, did he?”

“You’re the first for magic doll sparring, Student Celia Rihart.”

“Yes!”

 

Celia was excited for some reason.

 

‘Does she need to be ahead of Student Delev Kundel in everything?’

 

Ziel, who had guessed correctly, looked at Celia with curiosity.

 

‘Competitive spirit? Or…’

 

Whatever it was, it seemed certain to have a positive influence.

 

“Oh, I got bruised on my side. But it doesn’t hurt much.”

“Keep it cold. The pain will increase a bit tomorrow.”

“Of course. Don’t worry. Ah, it’s time. I’ll be going then! I promised to go shopping!”

 

Celia ran out of the auditorium briskly.

 

“Shall we go buy chicken skewers too?”

“Let’s clean up first.”

“Yes, Boss!”

 

The three people gathered all the magic dolls together and organized the armor made from Ruinbark shells.

 

“Let’s go now, Boss!”

“Alright.”

 

Emerick sighed.

 

‘I should go back and make a report.’

 

But that was when it happened.

 

“Professor Emeric Kent, do you happen to like chicken skewers?”

 

His expression brightened.

 

“Of course!”

 

Emeric excitedly followed behind Ziel.

As Ziel left the auditorium, he glanced briefly at the second floor.

 

“Hm? Did you leave something behind?”

“No, nothing. Let’s go.”

 

Click.

 

The door closed.

A person’s head popped up in the quiet second floor of the auditorium.

 

‘I-I thought I was caught…’

 

It was none other than Professor Elcanto.

 

“What kind of ridiculous class is he preparing now?”

 

He had come to see what all those carts were doing in the auditorium.

But he had witnessed something incredible.

Elcanto muttered.

 

“…Don’t tell me the First Years are going to devour everything again this year?”

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