On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 132

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 132

 

 

The First Years’ Hidden Strength (1)

 

 

Edelwein Academy is an educational institution established under Imperial leadership.

So while Imperial Palace visits and practical training weren’t unprecedented, the special meaning that comes with the word “Imperial” never loses its impact.

 

“Are we really going to the Imperial Palace? Really?”

“I heard last year’s first and second semester practicals were exactly the same.”

 

The students were excited.

This wasn’t just anywhere – it was the Imperial Palace.

A place you could only visit for Imperial-hosted balls or truly special occasions – no, a place you simply couldn’t visit otherwise.

Even then, since the Imperial Palace hadn’t hosted any events for quite some time, it was a place almost no one except certain nobles could visit.

But now, with this practical training, that opportunity had finally opened up.

However, one speculation came along with this.

 

“Hey, maybe this is just me talking, but… isn’t this thanks to Teacher Ziel?”

 

It was Delev’s speculation.

Celia snorted in disbelief.

 

“Come on, no matter how amazing Teacher Ziel is, how could he arrange an Imperial invitation? There’s a limit to praise, you know.”

 

Teacher Ziel is definitely an incredible person!

No words were needed, and his abilities were beyond doubt.

But the Imperial Palace seemed too far-fetched, though Delev actually scoffed instead.

 

“You really don’t listen to any rumors, do you?”

“Rumors? What rumors?”

“The rumor that Teacher is sponsored by the Imperial Palace.”

“…I’ve heard about it, but that can’t be real.”

“What reason is there for it not to be?”

“No way! Then…”

 

I can’t offer to be his guard knight.

 

‘If he’s really someone sent by the Imperial Palace, then instead of me being his guard knight, I’d be the one needing protection.’

 

It was actually closer to denial of reality.

 

“Really? Delev, is Teacher Ziel really someone dispatched by the Imperial Palace?”

“There’s a possibility of that. Even if not, he could be receiving sponsorship in some way. Think about it. Has there ever been a ‘Liberal Arts Instructor’ like him at the Academy? As far as I know, there hasn’t. From what I hear from my Elder Brothers, Liberal Arts Instructor is a position where people can’t last more than a few months before leaving.”

“True… his abilities are pretty unbelievable.”

“Right. They said this Academy was established by the Imperial Palace. So… it really seems right, doesn’t it?”

 

A misunderstanding growing by leaps and bounds.

And Gilbert, who was eavesdropping on this conversation from not far away, began nurturing a different misunderstanding.

 

‘The Imperial Palace…!’

 

Gilbert’s mind raced rapidly.

 

‘Wait, then the organization Boss is creating… could it possibly be led by the Imperial Palace?!’

 

This feeling of a clue being unraveled!

Wasn’t that right?

Why would such an outstanding person specifically choose a place like the Academy?

 

‘Because it’s an Academy managed by the Imperial Palace!’

 

Gilbert trembled as if struck by lightning.

His heart was pounding.

 

‘Have I… grabbed onto an Imperial connection?’

 

There had been some lingering anxiety, admittedly.

But if it was an Imperial connection, that changed everything!

 

“Gilbert.”

 

Just then, Ziel entered the lecture hall.

Gilbert immediately bowed his head.

 

“Boss, I will serve with complete loyalty.”

“Understood.”

 

Ziel answered calmly as always.

But today, that back view seemed more reassuring than ever.

 

‘Imperial Palace… with Imperial connections, I’ll be safe from the Organization’s pursuit too.’

 

The best choice of his life!

That was following Ziel.

 

‘I will dedicate my loyalty to you, Boss!’

 

While he was making another vow to himself, Ziel opened his mouth toward the students.

 

“Everyone’s here today too. Before class today, there’s an announcement.”

 

Ziel brought up the topic the students had been waiting for.

 

“Next week, we’ll be visiting the Imperial Palace.”

“Woooooooh!”

“The Imperial Palace! We’re really going!”

“Amazing!”

 

The students were excited, but Ziel continued with the announcements in his usual calm manner.

 

“The visit period is 5 days. During these 5 days, you will stay and eat in the designated area of the Imperial Palace and receive training from the Imperial Knights. Make sure to understand well what I’m about to tell you.”

 

And the students’ excitement quickly cooled down.

 

“I’ll first explain the prohibited acts within the Imperial Palace. First. All movement within the Imperial Palace requires permission.”

“Even going to the bathroom?”

“That’s right. All movement is controlled.”

 

It was a strict rule from the start.

It was also a natural rule.

Since it was the Imperial Palace.

 

“Second, be careful with your words and actions. Any evaluation, criticism, or other discussions about His Imperial Majesty and the Imperial Family, the Imperial Palace, members of the Imperial Family, and everything related to the Imperial Family are forbidden. Depending on the severity of your remarks, treason charges may apply, so be careful.”

 

Treason.

From the moment that word came out, the atmosphere quickly sank.

 

“Treason…”

“That’s really scary…”

 

Indeed, it was a natural measure and rule for the Imperial Palace.

 

“And third. Except during training situations, the use and carrying of weapons is prohibited under any circumstances. Personal items that are deemed dangerous by the Imperial Palace’s judgment are also prohibited from being brought in, and if discovered later, expulsion and legal measures will be taken.”

“…”

 

The following rules were just as strict as the first three mentioned.

 

“Lastly, the twenty-fifth rule. That’s all.”

“Fi-finally it’s over…”

 

Students who were already exhausted.

From what I could see, even going there with just clothes on your bare body could get you in trouble.

That’s how strict the Imperial Palace’s rules for visitors were.

 

“So that’s why Father was so exhausted after visiting the Imperial Palace…”

 

Children from families like Delev and Celia, who often visited the Imperial Palace at the family level, finally nodded in understanding.

 

“I’d rather just have the previous practical training instead…?”

 

Several friends around Karen nodded in agreement with her words.

There were too many restrictions, far too many.

 

“It’s basically like being locked up in the Imperial Palace for 5 days, isn’t it?”

 

It didn’t seem like it would be as exciting and happy as they had thought.

Ziel added a word here.

 

“What you should aim for in this practical training is the development of swordsmanship. You need to achieve progress based on what you learned in this semester’s classes.”

 

Ziel reminded them once again that this was definitely not a trip for fun.

The excitement and thrill that the space called the Imperial Palace gave them was no longer there.

Only tension remained.

 

“You will be sparring with the Imperial Knights.”

 

The mention of sparring with knights added to the tension.

 

“Your goal is simple. Achieve some success in the sparring matches.”

“Do we… have to win?”

“No. It’s impossible. Not at your current level.”

“…”

“But landing a single strike is possible.”

“…!”

 

The students were surprised.

Successfully landing a strike against Imperial Knights, who weren’t magic dolls but were all at least Grand Knight level?

Them, who were first years, not upperclassmen?

 

“Your goal is to successfully land a strike during sparring with the knights.”

“Is, is that really possible?”

“It’s possible, Student Lydia Rojas.”

 

Ziel spoke with conviction as always.

It was the same during the exchange tournament.

It was the same during last semester’s practical training.

You will win.

You will do it.

And all those prophecies—

 

‘They came true.’

‘This time too then?’

 

They all became reality.

 

“That’s why the remaining week is important. Through this class, you’ll control and optimize your mana, while using to apply that mana in magic doll sparring.”

 

A connection between the two classes!

Some students got goosebumps on their arms at the design that seemed prepared specifically for this practical training.

 

“All of you can land a strike. The classes were planned for that purpose.”

 

Actually, it was a step toward inviting the Kundel Family knights.

Though the goal changed with the Imperial Knights visit practical training coming first.

Anyway, the students’ eyes had definitely changed.

It wasn’t about winning, but about landing a strike.

Confidence was rising that they could do at least that much.

 

‘This is a chance to move up a level.’

‘If I succeed… will the teacher really see me differently?’

 

The confidence of students from well-off families like Delev and Celia.

 

‘If I succeed with First Strike… might I get a scouting offer?’

‘A chance to change my life might come.’

 

The desperation of students like Karen and Yurio who desperately needed opportunities.

 

“Well then, let’s begin class.”

 

One week until practical training.

The students’ mindset was changing.

 

 

Sword School wasn’t the only one visiting the Imperial Palace.

Arcane School was also scheduled to visit the Imperial Magic Academy and receive education there.

 

“So the curriculum will proceed like this…”

“Those folks at the academy are being quite stubborn…”

“…This agenda item here should be handled like this…”

“What about student accommodations…”

 

While various opinions were exchanged in the meeting about practical training, only one person.

Only Titus couldn’t focus on the meeting.

Because he had just stopped by the Siren Family to meet Remal today.

 

‘I’m screwed…’

 

Remal’s sneer wouldn’t leave his mind.

 

‘You came to ask me for a way because you can’t handle one teacher? To me, right now?’

 

His tampering with the magic doll had only ended up helping Ziel instead.

Emeric’s tip that instead of students getting seriously injured, their skills had actually improved!

On top of that, thanks to Ziel’s words of gratitude, there was no way to clear up the misunderstanding from his fellow professors.

Caught between a rock and a hard place.

Surrounded on all sides.

Adding insult to injury.

All of these things combined had cornered him so much that he went to find Remal, but was essentially told to leave.

 

‘Am I finished now?’

 

Titus stared blankly into space.

The 2nd Year Professor cautiously asked him.

 

“Um, Professor Titus.”

“…”

“Professor?”

“Ah, yes.”

“We need to send documents to the academy in advance regarding student practical training, and I was wondering if you had any opinions on this…”

“Documents?”

“Yes. The documents we distributed before today’s meeting started.”

“Ah.”

 

Titus hastily looked over the documents.

Nothing registered in his eyes.

Black things were letters.

White things were paper.

 

“No problems. Let’s just go with it.”

“Really, we’re going with this as is?”

“Yes. Are there other problems?”

“If you look at page 3, the curriculum proposed by the academy consists entirely of theory classes, so we were exchanging opinions about this… Are you really okay with just theory?”

 

Was there such content?

Titus hastily looked at page 3.

 

‘It really is true.’

 

Those old folks at the academy must be feeling lazy again.

Even so, this was Imperial Palace training, so why only theory classes…

But pride came first.

 

“Yes. So is there a problem with that?”

“…Professor, are you really sure this is okay?”

“Let’s go with it as is.”

“Ah, understood.”

 

The 2nd Year Professor.

The 4th Year Professor.

And even the 5th Year Professor.

They all looked at Titus with suspicious eyes.

 

‘Damn it.’

 

“Then we’ll deliver the documents to the academy as is and… settle on having only ‘theory’ classes.”

 

The 5th Year Professor emphasized the word theory while glancing at Titus.

Titus sneered inwardly.

 

‘So what are you going to do about it?’

 

He was the one with real power.

He was the only one here from Siren’s Junior School.

However, Titus didn’t know what the other professors were really thinking.

 

‘That guy’s starting to lose it…’

‘Looking at how he’s cozying up to Sword School, seems like Siren’s connections are weakening too.’

‘Things just don’t seem right lately.’

 

Suspicious gazes.

The dignity that once made them unable to even make eye contact was nowhere to be found.

 

“Then I’ll end the meeting.”

 

The professors rising from their seats one by one.

Titus watched them quietly before catching Emeric.

 

“Professor Emeric, stay for a moment.”

“Ah, yes. Understood.”

 

The door closed, leaving only the two in the conference room.

Emeric was the most manageable one, at least.

 

“So, how are Teacher Ziel’s classes going lately?”

“They’re going well. The practical preparations are also proceeding smoothly…”

“Sigh… That’s not what I sent you there for.”

 

Titus crossed his legs and tapped his fingers.

 

“Professor Emeric, are you going to keep doing this?”

“I, I’m not sure what you mean…”

“That bastard Ziel! That bastard! You need to deal with that bastard so you can move up too! Right?”

 

Titus grabbed Emeric’s shoulder.

 

“Think carefully, Professor Emeric. I’m telling you I’ll pull you up. Isn’t there another way? Hm? Right, Sword School is also going to this Imperial Palace practical, so if we use that…”

 

Titus was actually desperate.

The only method left now was to deal with Ziel at least.

That way he had to somehow regain Remal’s trust.

 

“Right, how about violating Imperial Palace regulations? Imperial Palace rules are strict, so if we use that…”

“Professor Titus.”

“Yes, speak up.”

“I don’t think I can do it anymore.”

“…What?”

 

Emeric removed Titus’s hand from his shoulder.

Titus was flustered.

 

“You, what are you…”

“Even so, they’re students. Trying to get rid of Teacher Ziel while even touching innocent students… doesn’t seem right.”

 

Titus was speechless at the following words.

 

“That would make us just like Professor Takeus who got kicked out of Sword School for touching students.”

 

Has this bastard really gone crazy?

This guy who used to bow down at his words…

And he’s mentioning Takeus?

 

‘Could he possibly know… that bastard was taking orders from Siren?’

 

It was unlikely, but it was enough for Titus to misunderstand.

 

“Professor, I’m sorry but I don’t think I can fulfill that request anymore. My conscience is bothering me too.”

“Professor Emeric… do you know what you’re saying right now?”

“Yes. I know. But… I can’t do it anymore. I’m sorry.”

“You son of a…!”

“I’ll be going.”

 

Emeric bowed his head and turned around.

 

‘What the hell is this?’

 

What came to Titus was fear.

The professors were also turning their backs on him.

Even Professor Emeric, the first year professor he’d always treated like his servant, had rejected his hand.

On top of Siren abandoning him.

Titus trembled and before he knew it—

 

“Stop right there!”

 

He ended up drawing up his mana.

More precisely, he cast magic.

5th Tier Magic.

‘Eternal Binding’.

It was cast in a fit of rage.

He didn’t intend to hurt him.

But before that magic could even reach.

 

Poof!

 

It was annihilated.

By the mana field Emeric instantly deployed.

 

“…!”

 

Titus was shocked.

 

‘He blocked it? How?’

 

Common sense was being denied.

Even among the same 5th tier, magic cast by a higher-level mage cannot be so perfectly annihilated.

Even if blocked, there should be some effect…

Emeric was perfectly fine.

 

“You, how did you….”

“…Professor, I’ll let this slide just this once.”

 

Emeric looked around at the surroundings that had been devastated by the aftermath of Mana Nullification, then left the conference room just like that.

Thud, as Titus collapsed to his knees, a terrible thought crossed his mind.

 

“That bastard’s magic level… surpassed mine?”

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