On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 174

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 174

 

Special Guest, Special Proposal (2)

 

The festa had come to an end.

 

Sword School had easily overwhelmed Arcane School.

 

The total number of spectators was a whopping 4 times difference.

 

Revenue was 10 times higher!

 

Even though this festa had an unusually large number of outside spectators, still, who would have thought…

 

“I never thought we’d hit the highest audience and revenue in festa history…”

 

Berhal, who had finished the calculations, let out a hearty laugh.

 

The other professors couldn’t take their eyes off the final tally figures either.

 

“This… actually worked?”

 

“That’s right. Heh, heheh… We just…”

 

“Heh, I never thought our event would go this well either…”

 

The individual event results were also surprising.

 

First, Barrier Breaker.

 

“You really caught everyone’s attention right from the entrance, Professor Idel.”

 

The event that recorded the highest revenue was none other than Barrier Breaker!

 

“And… Blade Challenge was just as impressive. Thank you for your hard work, Professor Merhen.”

 

“Haha, it’s all thanks to the support.”

 

Next was Labyrinth Exploration.

 

“Labyrinth Exploration also performed too well. If we just incorporate the feedback properly, we could continue it next year.”

 

“Thank you, Department Head!”

 

And there was also the regular event, the swordsmanship tournament.

 

“The swordsmanship tournament is reliable as always. I heard people flocked to the grade-level finals?”

 

“Yes, Department Head. Especially the first-year finals drew crowds. I thought they’d both go easy since they had the performance coming up, but they fought quite fiercely.”

 

The first-year finals!

 

The protagonists were, as everyone expected, Delev and Celia.

 

Delev had defeated Quantus in the semifinals, while Celia had beaten Yurio to advance.

 

“It was quite a finals match worth watching. The skill levels were really….”

 

Isabella glanced at the other professors and deliberately trailed off her words.

 

She couldn’t bring herself to say that the finals level was higher than the Second Years, no, even the Third Years.

 

‘Seeing this, maybe grade levels aren’t absolute at Sword School.’

 

First Years are weaker than Second Years, and Second Years are weaker than Third Years.

 

In higher grades, this rule tends to dilute somewhat depending on talent, but at least in lower grades, it was an absolute law.

 

But not anymore.

 

The First Years who received teaching from Ziel were breaking that law!

 

“The Head of Kundel must be pleased. His son won the championship.”

 

“Student Celia was crying so much after getting second place.”

 

“She must have been frustrated. Both of them have strong competitive spirits.”

 

The swordsmanship tournament that featured a high-level finals match.

 

And now the finale was….

 

“Still, what was truly overwhelming was the ‘Flower of the Sword’ event that Teacher Ziel was in charge of.”

 

“That’s right. Not only did His Imperial Highness attend, but the response was amazing even before that.”

 

“If we don’t do it every year from now on, there’ll be an uproar, won’t there?”

 

It was the sword dance performance.

 

The ‘Flower of the Sword.’

 

That very performance that not only created an enormous sensation throughout this festa but even made the 2nd Prince praise it highly after his visit!

 

“There was nothing more to say. The rehearsal was already impressive, but in the actual performance, what kind of incredible performance was that….”

 

“Hah, Teacher Ziel. What on earth did you do?”

 

Ziel, who had been quiet until then, opened his mouth calmly.

 

“I taught them well.”

 

“…Ah, I shouldn’t have asked.”

 

“I taught them well, and the students learned well. That’s all.”

 

Berhal chuckled at the answer that was so typical of Ziel.

 

“Where else can you find such an answer? Well, he can’t explain everything in detail.”

 

The number one contributor who made Sword School win overwhelmingly at this festa!

 

That was precisely the ‘Flower of the Sword’ performance that Ziel and the First Years, along with Mortis and Emeric, had put on together.

 

“But is Lord Mortis really not coming today?”

 

“Yes. He said he’s busy preparing for his next collection.”

 

“Hmm, we should really do something to show our appreciation…”

 

Mortis’s condition for joining as a festa advisory committee member was none other than having Ziel serve as his model.

 

But regardless of that, from Sword School’s perspective, he was someone they were incredibly grateful to.

 

“We should do something for Professor Emeric too, hmm. Maybe we could arrange a dinner at Sword School later…”

 

While Berhal was pondering this, Ziel spoke up.

 

“Professor Emeric Kent is now in charge of Arcane School’s Third Years.”

 

“Ah, I heard about that.”

 

“So I think we’ll be meeting with Professor Emeric Kent frequently from now on.”

 

“…Oh.”

 

Berhal nodded at Ziel’s words that hit the essence of the matter.

 

“Good, that’s good. Now that Titus is gone, the conflict with Arcane School should lessen a bit… and since someone favorable to us has taken real power, you’re saying we should do that? As expected of Teacher Ziel. You see far ahead.”

 

Elcanto quickly chimed in with Berhal’s praise.

 

“Indeed, now it’s time for harmony! Hahaha!”

 

Followed by Idel and Merhen nodding hastily.

 

“As expected of Teacher Ziel. Mm.”

 

“Harmony is important. It’s about time we stopped opposing Arcane School. Mm-hmm.”

 

Berhal chuckled inwardly.

 

It seems those two know now too.

 

That the real power on this side is also changing.

 

However, unlike Arcane School…

 

The fact that it was a formal teacher rather than a professor was absurd.

 

‘A formal teacher who was a Liberal Arts Instructor until recently becoming Sword School’s real power… who could have imagined it?’

 

The person who transformed Sword School, which was a complete mess at the beginning of this year, into this in less than two semesters.

 

That was Ziel.

 

In fact, it wasn’t like Berhal had pushed forward with something proactively.

 

Just naturally.

 

People had changed to match his actions.

 

‘What a truly remarkable person.’

 

He just seemed to be doing what needed to be done, yet people naturally gravitated toward him, and students followed him.

 

Even people of high status were showing courtship toward Ziel.

 

“Good. As Teacher Ziel said, from next year let’s move toward cooperating with Arcane School and other departments as well. There’s no need to be antagonistic, is there?”

 

“That’s right! Knights and mages are always fighting… but still, harmony is best!”

 

“Arcane School also has that cooperative professor now, so they’ll be favorable toward us too. That’s perfect!”

 

In truth, the other professors except Isabella didn’t really care either way.

 

They just followed whatever was suggested.

 

Berhal wanted this too.

 

When he first took the position, he had worried about how to win over these professors, but now there was no need for that.

 

Of course, this was all thanks to Ziel.

 

Meanwhile.

 

‘The atmosphere suddenly improved.’

 

Ziel couldn’t understand why the word harmony suddenly came up and why the atmosphere had become so good.

 

What Ziel had said was meant literally.

 

‘Professor Emeric Kent had said we should meet often.’

 

But he had read it in a book.

 

‘Harmony is best.’

 

It seemed like the right thing to say for this situation.

 

“And according to the tally results, as you all expected… our Sword School overwhelmingly defeated Arcane School.”

 

“As expected!”

 

“Yes! We won!”

 

And the professors rejoiced like children.

 

Berhal added even more good news to this.

 

“Therefore, ‘special scholarships’ will be awarded by grade level in the Dean’s name. Each supervising teacher should select two students before this year ends.”

 

“Oh, how much will they receive?”

 

“One semester’s tuition waiver. It will be a great help to students who need it.”

 

Elcanto muttered with a somewhat deflated expression.

 

“Arcane School has really benefited a lot all this time…”

 

“This much was something Arcane School had been taking because they did well all this time. From now on, we can win it every year.”

 

Berhal glanced at Ziel.

 

Two students per grade!

 

Since it applies from next year, up to this year’s 5th years can receive that benefit.

 

That makes a total of 10 students.

 

While it’s an insignificant amount for wealthy families, it would be a great help to the students with difficult circumstances that exist in every grade.

 

And being able to achieve this result was all thanks to Ziel.

 

‘Without Teacher Ziel, it would have been close… or we might have lost to Arcane School again this time?’

 

Adding the special award money that would be allocated from the budget, Sword School had secured both money and honor from this festa.

 

“If possible, let’s go in the direction of supporting students with difficult circumstances. Let’s support students with decent grades who work hard in everything and are sincere.”

 

Berhal, who had set the criteria, also spoke to Ziel.

 

“Teacher Ziel, I ask this of you as well.”

 

“Yes, understood. I’ll let you know soon.”

 

He felt good thinking that Ziel, who cared for students, would welcome this system even more.

 

“By the way, Teacher Ziel. You’re meeting His Imperial Highness later, right?”

 

Berhal suddenly asked.

 

“I already met him.”

 

“Ah, you already met… What? We were supposed to meet together!”

 

“He came to see me this morning.”

 

He already met him!

 

Berhal asked earnestly and cautiously.

 

“By any chance… it’s not that, right?”

 

“What’s not?”

 

“That… you’re not going!”

 

“Not going where!”

 

“To the Imperial Palace!”

 

“I’m going.”

 

“…!”

 

Berhal was shocked.

 

He felt dizzy.

 

‘Wh-why is the story changing!’

 

Ziel added.

 

“His Imperial Highness Prince Dietrich Valdrain has extended an invitation.”

 

“An, an invitation even…”

 

“Yes.”

 

It was then that the other professors were also shocked and stunned.

 

“He has invited all the First Years to perform the ‘Flower of the Sword’ stage at the Imperial Palace.”

 

“…!”

 

Berhal’s eyes suddenly widened!

 

The professors were also shocked, but this time for a different reason.

 

“An, an, an invitation? Really? An Imperial Palace performance?”

 

“My goodness!”

 

“Wow, that’s incredible!”

 

“Teacher Ziel, just how famous is that performance going to become?”

 

However, Ziel remained calm as always.

 

“It’s just a proposal for now.”

 

“Don’t tell me you haven’t answered yet?”

 

“Yes. Professor Merhen Curtis.”

 

“No! You should have accepted it right away! What if His Highness gets angry!”

 

“I haven’t asked the parties involved for their opinion yet.”

 

At Ziel’s words, Merhen muttered as if he couldn’t believe it.

 

“When the Imperial Family calls, you go, what do you mean parties involved…”

 

“Are the parties involved perhaps the students?”

 

Ziel nodded toward Idel.

 

“That’s correct.”

 

“Just accept it…”

 

“The students’ opinions are the top priority. I am the person who planned the performance, not the person who performed it.”

 

Only Isabella agreed.

 

“That’s right. The consent of those involved is important.”

 

“If Professor Isabella says so too… but this is the Imperial Family.”

 

“Even so, the opinions of those involved are important. Whether we follow proper procedures or not is a crucial matter, don’t you think, Professor Idel?”

 

“…”

 

It wasn’t wrong.

 

It’s just because the other party is the Imperial Family.

 

Berhal asked cautiously.

 

“Did His Imperial Highness show any signs of displeasure?”

 

“No. He actually seemed pleased.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“He laughed while telling me to think about how surprised the Imperial Court Members would be when this performance is presented to the Imperial Palace.”

 

“…Even when you said you’d think about it?”

 

“Yes. He laughed.”

 

Berhal reached a conclusion.

 

“The Prince has completely fallen for Teacher Ziel…”

 

The Imperial Family!

 

In this Empire, they are the law, the rules, the Empire itself.

 

To answer “I’ll think about it” to a proposal from someone who may not be the Emperor but has the potential to become Emperor someday?

 

Even this would be surprising enough, but for the Prince to readily accept it instead.

 

“Fallen for me?”

 

“How else could it be…”

 

“Hmm. That expression suits the situation well.”

 

“…?”

 

“For now, timing-wise, I’m considering right before vacation. Since some students need to go to the Knight Order Camp, I think it would be good to move efficiently in one trip rather than going back and forth twice.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“The semester hasn’t ended yet, and I’ll focus on classes until the semester ends.”

 

“I see…”

 

One might wonder what importance the academic schedule could have in front of a Prince’s proposal…

 

‘But it’s an answer that makes sense coming from Teacher Ziel.’

 

“Understood. Then let’s propose that for now. By the way, an imperial invitation performance. Hmm. Then His Imperial Majesty will also….”

 

Berhal flinched for a moment.

 

Wait.

 

What if at this rate, he catches the Emperor’s eye instead of the Prince’s!

 

‘How can I stop the Emperor….’

 

In the first place, even the Prince is royalty, so would there be anyone who could refuse the Emperor’s proposal?

 

“….”

 

Berhal, who had become depressed by his own thoughts, wrapped up the meeting.

 

“Let’s conclude the review here….”

 

“Department Head, is something bothering you….”

 

“No. I’m fine….”

 

The professors whispered among themselves as they watched the Department Head who stood up first.

 

“Why is he acting like that?”

 

“I know, right. The Department Head looks really dejected….”

 

Ziel also stood up.

 

“I’ll be going.”

 

“Teacher Ziel, you could rest a bit.”

 

Merhen subtly offered a word of feigned concern.

 

However, the response that came back was always the same.

 

“I’m busy. I need to go meet the students now.”

 

“Huh? The festa is over and there are no classes today.”

 

“That’s right. But since they worked hard during the festa, I need to give them the promised reward.”

 

“Promised… reward?”

 

“Yes. Then I’ll be off.”

 

Ziel left the conference room, and the remaining professors fell into serious contemplation.

 

“Reward… what is he talking about?”

 

“I wonder… did he say he’d give them something if they did well?”

 

Elcanto was even more serious.

 

‘Should I, should I give some to the kids too…?’

 

The professors pondered for a long while.

 

However, as if suddenly remembering something, Idel opened her mouth.

 

“Oh, that’s right. Did you hear the news? That Professor Titus from Arcane School… it seems like he won’t be able to return at all?”

 

“We all knew about the news… but he can’t return at all?”

 

“That’s what they’re saying. Remal Siren was also taken to the Imperial Palace, and Professor Titus, what was it? He’s apparently deeply involved with Remal.”

 

“That man was a real power at Arcane School. Who would have thought he’d end up like this.”

 

Elcanto also joined their conversation.

 

“So now the mages won’t be able to hold their heads up for a while either?”

 

“That’s probably how it’ll be, right? Since Siren ended up in that state… Well, they say Emil Siren will succeed him, but we’ll have to see how things unfold.”

 

“I’m curious about what will happen to Arcane School next year.”

 

“Well, they’re no longer our rivals anymore, are they? Hahaha.”

 

And Isabella, who was watching the three’s harmonious conversation, was thinking different thoughts to herself.

 

‘In this situation… this brief peace might be broken soon.’

 

The Academy would be peaceful.

 

But outside would obviously be noisy for a while.

 

The mages would lose some power from this incident, and the knights would rush in to fill that gap.

 

On top of that, she heard that mystics, namely the Academy’s Personnel Director, were also involved in this incident.

 

‘…Still, well, the Academy should be fine.’

 

But strangely, her heart felt at ease.

 

As if she were inside a massive fortress.

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