On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 139

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 139

 

 

Cracked Castle Wall (5)

 

 

Although the Knight Order had been turned upside down once, Delev showed the dignity of a great family.

Thanks to that and Ziel’s efforts in preventing a major incident, the practical training was proceeding safely.

However, all those events weren’t just being brushed aside as if nothing had happened.

 

“…Thanks to student Delev, it didn’t spread much, but this is a serious matter.”

“Yes, Senior.”

 

Department Head Berhal, who had immediately entered the Imperial Palace upon hearing the news.

He swallowed hard at Relio’s report, whom he had watched since his days as an Apprentice Member.

 

“I’m sorry. This is all my responsibility.”

 

It wasn’t just Relio.

The Knight Commander and Vice Knight Captain felt the same way.

 

“The greatest responsibility lies with me, Senior. I’ve shown a shameful display as your junior.”

“Hmm.”

 

Knight Commander Benjamin sincerely apologized and added:

 

“I will take responsibility and personally visit the Kundel Family to apologize.”

“You should. The Kundels will certainly view this incident seriously.”

 

Apologizing was the natural thing to do.

Also, they would need to cooperate in some way later under the Knight Commander’s name.

It was no different from being in debt.

However, there was something more important than that.

 

“That’s one thing, but what about Teacher Ziel?”

“Pardon? Ah, I will also apologize to Teacher Ziel. I’ll visit him personally.”

“No, rather than an apology, wouldn’t it be proper to express deep gratitude?”

“Ah…!”

 

Knight Commander Benjamin let out a sigh.

 

“I forgot the most important thing.”

“That’s right, Sir Benjamin. I’m not saying this because we’re family, but pointing out the facts.”

“You’re absolutely right. If it weren’t for that teacher… Yes, something unimaginable would have happened.”

 

Without Ziel, Delev Kundel would have been seriously injured at minimum, and likely killed with high probability.

No matter how rudimentary, the Mana Sword was an extremely dangerous technique.

Even during training, it must be used only after maintaining sufficient distance from surroundings.

 

“…My mistake was the greatest, Commander.”

 

Relio became dejected.

Why didn’t he notice?

Reading emotions was something he could do, so why couldn’t he detect the Mana Sword…

 

“Chief Relio, let’s visit Teacher Ziel together this evening.”

“Yes. Understood, Commander.”

 

Meanwhile, Benjamin tilted his head with a completely puzzled expression.

 

“By the way, Sir Johan’s Mana Sword shouldn’t be at such a high level yet…”

 

Paradoxically, the higher the level of a Mana Sword, the more visible it becomes.

At the stage of just learning the Mana Sword, it’s only a very faint shimmer.

But as the level increases, the haze becomes denser, and once it surpasses intermediate level, it becomes clearly observable from a distance.

So Johan’s Mana Sword was still at a low level and not easily visible…

 

“Teacher Ziel saw it. What no one else could see.”

“According to what we heard from other Apprentice Members nearby, they couldn’t see it at all.”

“Huh…”

 

Ziel had noticed it.

More precisely-

 

“Only Teacher Ziel saw it…”

 

By himself.

And there was more.

 

“And according to our Professor Isabella, he might have read the ‘killing intent’ in advance.”

“Killing intent?”

 

Benjamin’s brow furrowed.

Killing intent was a real aura.

High-level knights could clearly read that emotion from their opponents.

 

“Come to think of it… wasn’t Teacher Ziel at the Spire?”

“The distance makes it impossible. When he saw Johan’s Mana Sword, Johan would have already been swinging it.”

 

Benjamin nodded at Relio’s words.

 

“That’s why the theory about reading ‘killing intent’ comes up. If he read that, he could have come down from the Spire in advance.”

 

Berhal let out a hollow laugh.

 

“That doesn’t make sense either. Reading ‘killing intent’ from that distance?”

 

It was a distance where even reading facial expressions would be difficult.

 

‘Just what kind of person is he?’

 

The thought that always came to mind whenever he saw Ziel in action.

However, it was also a thought that never reached a conclusion.

In any case, he had been saved by Ziel again this time.

 

‘He saved Student Delev’s life twice now.’

 

He had saved him from being poisoned during the selection incident, and this time he saved him from being cut in half.

At this point, one had to wonder if Kundel was cursed, or if he had met the good fortune called Ziel.

 

“Um, Senior. Then what kind of reward should we give to Teacher Ziel?”

“Why are you asking me that?”

“Ah, well. I’m sorry. Actually, I was wondering if there might be something he particularly prefers… It’s a strange question, but given the gravity of the situation, I think we need to consider it carefully.”

 

Berhal nodded at Benjamin’s words.

 

“Yes, that’s not wrong. However…”

 

However?

 

“Ordinary things would be meaningless to Teacher Ziel.”

“Excuse me?”

 

Would someone who had rejected proposals from Kundel, Rihart, and the Imperial Palace be satisfied with trivial rewards?

 

“Rather than giving him some half-hearted reward, it would be better to apologize sincerely and… yes, treat him to delicious food.”

“Would that be enough?”

“That’s what he’d like most.”

“He’s quite… modest.”

“Modest?”

 

Berhal chuckled as he recalled the rumors he had heard.

 

“You’ll think differently once you treat him.”

 

Benjamin chuckled inwardly.

If one meal would settle it, that would be getting off cheap.

Of course, he had no intention of washing his hands of it with just that.

 

“And I’ll also promise help from the Knight Order.”

“You’re going all out.”

“If that’s not possible, I’m also prepared to make a personal promise.”

 

Right.

If he left such a great debt unpaid, it would surely be helpful to Teacher Ziel someday.

Reward and apology.

There was one more thing that was more important than those.

 

“By the way, what will happen to that apprentice member?”

“Sir Johan is… hmm. Since the matter is serious, expulsion is also being considered. I’m thinking along those lines as well.”

“That’s unfortunate.”

“Being a member of the Imperial Knights, even as an apprentice, is a position that requires taking responsibility. One must be able to bear that honor and prestige to finally become a full member. Sir Johan showed a disappointing side.”

 

Berhal had no objection.

 

“Fortunately, Student Delev’s situation stopped at this level, but the punishment will proceed strictly as a separate matter.”

“I’ll leave that to the Knight Order’s judgment. We’re just grateful that the student is safe.”

 

The meeting concluded with that.

Reward.

Apology.

And punishment as well.

 

‘Is it settled for now? Phew.’

 

Berhal let out a sigh of relief as he left the knight order barracks.

 

“Department Head, thank you for your hard work.”

“Coming all this way and even attending a meeting… thank you for your hard work.”

 

The professors who had been waiting quickly greeted him.

 

“Hmm. I didn’t expect you all to be waiting.”

“How could we go in when the Department Head was having important discussions inside?”

 

Merhen quickly responded.

Idel also hurriedly chimed in.

 

“That’s right. Such a big incident happened.”

“Fortunately, it was resolved well. Thanks to Student Delev’s generous heart and Teacher Ziel’s judgment.”

 

But that very Ziel wasn’t here.

 

“Where did Teacher Ziel go?”

 

The person who quickly stepped forward this time was Elcanto.

 

“Ah, Teacher Ziel is currently at the dormitory. He went to check on the students’ condition.”

“I see. Then the other professors came after checking on the students’ condition.”

“…”

“Th-that is…”

 

Berhal let out a sigh.

 

“How can professors be worse than people who aren’t even official faculty yet? Right now, instead of waiting for me, you should be looking after the students.”

“We’re sorry…”

“No matter how much the Knight Order is looking after them, when such an incident occurs, shouldn’t professors at least go explain the situation to the students and reassure them?”

“…”

 

It wasn’t often that Berhal scolded them like this.

So all the professors bowed their heads.

 

“We apologize, Department Head. Our thinking was short-sighted.”

 

Even Professor Isabella acknowledged this and immediately apologized.

Berhal let out a sigh.

 

“What’s important isn’t protocol with superiors. You should have looked after the students. That’s the role of an educator. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Professor.”

“I hope you’ll prioritize the students from now on. Like Teacher Ziel.”

 

Berhal, who emphasized the last part, changed the topic to lighten the mood as well.

 

“How are the students’ practical training grades?”

“Everyone is performing faithfully and well.”

 

Professor Idel spoke with the most confidence.

The fourth years were upperclassmen after all.

Naturally their practical training grades were decent.

On the other hand, Merhen had nothing much to say.

 

“…”

 

Because he couldn’t bring himself to say they were similar to the second years and seemed worse than the first years.

Berhal didn’t bother pressing Merhen who wasn’t answering and asked Elcanto instead.

 

“How are the second years?”

“They have many shortcomings, but they’re still trying to improve.”

 

Merhen’s insides burned.

I should have answered like that!

Meanwhile, Elcanto even added unnecessary comments.

 

“And I hear the first years’ performance is quite remarkable.”

“The first years?”

 

Berhal showed interest.

 

“Yes. From what I heard… nearly 60 of them succeeded in ‘counterattacking’ against the apprentice members.”

“The first years?”

“Yes. I was surprised when I saw it too.”

“Haha.”

 

Berhal’s face, which had been frowning from anger, brightened completely.

 

“Teacher Ziel’s training must have been effective.”

“It seems so.”

“Even if the opponents were apprentices, they should all be expert level… Haha. That’s truly remarkable results.”

 

Idel’s insides burned no less than Merhen’s!

 

‘At this rate, won’t my evaluation come out lower than Teacher Ziel’s?’

 

Evaluations were absolute assessments anyway.

But there was no way to erase this anxiety.

Because it was true that Ziel was outstanding!

Of course, Merhen, who was in charge of the third years, immediately gave up as soon as he heard about Ziel.

 

‘This semester’s evaluation is just ruined.’

 

It was a depressing evening.

On one hand, it was absurd.

 

‘That guy Elcanto’s own evaluation should be precarious too, so why does he keep praising Teacher Ziel?’

 

Did he receive something from Ziel or what?

 

“That’s good. And the first years must have seen such things right in front of them, so it seems they’ve pulled themselves together well.”

 

Berhal nodded with a pleased smile.

Either way, that expression looked like he found Ziel adorable to death.

Elcanto suddenly recalled his first meeting with Ziel.

 

‘Is it possible to be promoted to professor later?’

 

How much he had inwardly scoffed at the question of whether he could become a full professor.

Was he really going to become a professor at this rate?

 

‘This year there’s formal faculty hiring, then he’ll prepare papers, then assistant professor or associate professor, and then…’

 

Ziel’s dream that he had mocked back then might actually come true.

Even if not immediately, someday something unprecedented might happen!

Had there ever been anyone in this Sword School, no, in the entire Academy, who started as a liberal arts instructor and was already being discussed for formal faculty hiring?

Forget formal faculty hiring, it was fortunate if they didn’t run away before that.

Results?

They didn’t expect them in the first place.

It was fortunate if they could just keep their position.

But Ziel was surpassing all of that.

 

‘From now on, I’ll just trust and follow Teacher Ziel.’

 

Elcanto made another resolution inwardly.

 

“I should go see the first years’ dormitory.”

 

And he answered faster than anyone else.

 

“I’ll guide you there, Department Head.”

“No. That’s fine. Rather, I hope the professors will go see their students right now.”

“…”

“Well then, see you tomorrow. Since I’m here anyway, I’ll stay until the practical training ends.”

“Ah, understood. Take care!”

 

Of course, excessive flattery was poison.

After Berhal left, Merhen clicked his tongue.

 

“Why are you so passionately flattering him, Professor Elcanto?”

 

As if you’re one to talk.

Elcanto snickered inwardly.

Day 2 of practical training.

The sun was slowly setting.

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