On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 180

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 180

 

Dark Ghosts are Different

 

The mid-term evaluation for the special guest classes was approaching.

 

Had there ever been a time like this?

 

The two heads of houses.

 

Amos and Kundel waited for just one person’s mouth to open.

 

And they were extremely nervous too!

 

‘It has to be our Knight Order, right?’

 

‘Of course our Knight Order won.’

 

It had been truly a long time since the Two Grand Lords waited so anxiously.

 

Even if the Emperor were standing in front of them, they probably wouldn’t be this anxious.

 

Rustle, rustle.

 

Ziel, who had been flipping through documents, finally opened his mouth.

 

“As a result of the mid-term evaluation, 90% of students achieved their intermediate targets.”

 

“Oh!”

 

“Ooh!”

 

It was a higher figure than expected.

 

The initially proposed targets were quite high even from their perspective, yet the students had steadily reached the midpoint of those goals.

 

Indeed, all that grueling training the Knight Order Members went through was worth it…

 

“It’s thanks to my feedback.”

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

The two became dejected.

 

But their expressions brightened at Ziel’s next words.

 

“And it’s also thanks to the hard work of the Knight Order Members from both Knight Orders.”

 

“Mm! Our Kundel Knight Order Members did teach quite enthusiastically.”

 

“Ha. That’s nothing compared to our Rihart Unit Members.”

 

Ziel provided comprehensive feedback at the end of each day’s training.

 

During training, the Knight Order Members provided field site feedback and physical and swordsmanship training.

 

The result of combining two types of training and feedback was that the students’ growth rate was extraordinary.

 

In fact, many students had finally reached the Worker level they had been aiming for.

 

“Worker level before even becoming Second Years… I thought only our son was special.”

 

Daren quickly added to Amos’s words.

 

“Could anyone be as special as our daughter?”

 

Both were special.

 

The admission requirement for Sword School is being able to sense and use mana.

 

That’s why Ziel prohibited mana usage in his first long distance running class.

 

However, Delev and Celia were talents who had reached Worker level even before admission.

 

Ordinary students reach Worker level at the earliest during their second year midterm, or at the latest while spending their third year.

 

It’s that difficult of a stage to reach…

 

“Seven people excluding those two… Teacher Ziel’s curriculum is truly remarkable.”

 

An additional seven Worker-level students had been born.

 

Yurio, Ann, Quantus, Maris, Lydia, Kus.

 

And Karen as well.

 

“Teacher’s curriculum has advanced the students’ development by half a year, no, more than a year.”

 

“Is that so.”

 

“From what I’ve seen… thoroughly strengthening their bodies, especially building their physical strength well, was significant.”

 

Ziel’s thoughts were a bit different.

 

Physical strength.

 

Of course it’s important.

 

One of the things Ziel values most.

 

But the ability to imbue ‘mana’ into swordsmanship is ultimately possible because they became familiar with mana.

 

This semester.

 

It was thanks to repeatedly practicing mana release and absorption using the Necromancer King’s Heart in the 【Mana Development and Application】 class.

 

“Anyway, you’re amazing. We should try applying this curriculum to our Knight Order as well. It would be very effective if used on the Apprentice Members.”

 

Daren quickly interjected at Amos’s words.

 

“Teacher, I’ve been thinking that from the moment I saw it.”

 

“…Ha, how childish.”

 

Anyway, from their perspective, Ziel’s curriculum had surpassed an excellent level.

 

To be able to provide such detailed individual solutions and feedback while teaching so many students!

 

But the two didn’t know.

 

The curriculum aside, this was only possible because the person directly teaching was Ziel, who possessed keen senses and observational skills.

 

In reality, implementing such a curriculum would require at least 10 or more assistant instructors.

 

“We’re looking forward to next year’s Exchange Tournament and practical training, aren’t we, Teacher Ziel?”

 

“This time we’ll win.”

 

“Win… hahaha.”

 

Even so, with the upper classmen around, would that really be easy?

 

Especially among the upper classmen, there were rarely but still at least one Expert-level student mixed in.

 

The so-called geniuses.

 

Talents who could already emit mana through their swords were positioned there.

 

But Ziel was confident.

 

“No matter what, Worker-level students can’t beat Expert-level ones. Even if there’s just one.”

 

In theory, one Expert-level swordsman could face 10 Worker-level opponents.

 

Though it would depend on the situation, environment, and individual skills, that’s generally how people think.

 

“But if there are 100 Worker-level students, they can beat even 10 Expert-level ones.”

 

“…Hmm.”

 

“The Exchange Tournament and practical training are group battles, so it’s possible.”

 

Though it was hard to agree immediately, there was anticipation.

 

Because it was Teacher Ziel.

 

Who knows?

 

Maybe in the first semester Exchange Tournament, the Second Years would really cause an upset by winning as Teacher Ziel said.

 

Hadn’t it already been proven to some extent in last semester’s Exchange Tournament?

 

By the way, there was something else the two were curious about.

 

“By any chance… which side has better results?”

 

“Which side is better, what do you mean?”

 

“Ahem. The… goal achievement rate between our Knight Order and this Knight Order.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Ziel looked through the documents once and finished calculating in his head.

 

“Many of the students taught by the Kundel Knights achieved their intermediate goals early.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Amos nodded with satisfaction.

 

It was then that Daren, who had asked the question, became dejected.

 

“And the students taught by the Rihart Knight Order didn’t reach the intermediate goals, but they achieved more detailed objectives.”

 

“Oh!”

 

Daren’s mood improved again.

 

This was a competition neither could afford to lose.

 

“This guest lecture session had good results. Should we continue dispatching in the future?”

 

Words casually thrown out because he was feeling too good.

 

And Ziel took them at face value.

 

“Yes. Then I’ll invite you again next year.”

 

“….”

 

Ziel was someone who didn’t understand modesty or ceremonial refusals.

 

‘How annoying. Wait, but if this happens, I can’t not participate either….’

 

Eventually, Amos also quietly added a word.

 

“Then our Knight Order will send a slightly larger scale next year. At that time, we’ll even include Knight Order Equipment….”

 

“We’ll accept that and even include Mana Enhancement Tools for the students to use….”

 

An unintended competition was continuing.

 

Ziel quietly listened to what the two were saying and just mumbled in agreement.

 

“Yes, then I understand that all the matters you mentioned will proceed in the first semester next year. I’ll send the proposal to each family during the vacation.”

 

“….”

 

When they came to their senses, the second guest lecture session had been decided.

 

“With cooperation from the Two Houses, the students’ progress should be even faster.”

 

“Uh… Y-yes, that’s right!”

 

“Ha, hahaha….”

 

The Knight Orders of the Two Great Families, who never moved for ordinary matters, had been invited once again.

 

It felt like they had been outmaneuvered somehow.

 

But given their dignity as family heads, they couldn’t take back words once spoken.

 

‘…That’s right. It was Teacher Ziel’s scheme. We got played again.’

 

‘This is why we want to recruit him!’

 

The results of the classes were definite.

 

However, the number of people who misunderstood things in their own way was gradually increasing.

 

In the midst of this, Amos was quietly looking at the documents when he suddenly asked.

 

“Ah, and Teacher. With this level of growth… the students, I mean, how about considering sending them to the Imperial Swordsmanship Tournament?”

 

Daren agreed as well.

 

“It’s where all the talents from across the nation gather. It’s held once every two years, and since we skipped this year, next year is finally approaching. My sons have participated before too.”

 

Swordsmanship tournament.

 

Ziel had heard about it in passing before.

 

It was when the students were chatting during break time.

 

“Up to age 17 is the youth division, and from 18 onwards is the young adult division, so next year would be perfect for the current First Years.”

 

“If we just keep following this curriculum… maybe Edelwein Academy will produce a champion next year?”

 

Amos’s expression suddenly darkened.

 

Daren also sighed.

 

“Actually, it’s been quite a while since Edelwein Academy produced a champion. In both the youth and young adult divisions.”

 

An Imperial Family-hosted tournament.

 

However, the fact that Edelwein Academy, which was established by the Imperial Family, hasn’t produced a champion for several years isn’t a very good thing.

 

“For the young adult division, we have no problem since my son Agres is there…”

 

Amos glared at him.

 

Daren cleared his throat and deliberately avoided eye contact, then spoke with difficulty.

 

“Ahem… Even so, my son Endel will win.”

 

“No, this time will be different.”

 

I wondered what he meant, but this was exactly what he was talking about.

 

“Ah, Teacher Ziel. For reference, Rihart’s eldest son doesn’t attend Edelwein Academy here, but rather Telbier Academy.”

 

Endel Rihart.

 

Rihart’s eldest son was actually affiliated with Telbier Academy.

 

“For reference, his second son is also there.”

 

“I see.”

 

Even the second son too!

 

“…It’s not like that’s betrayal or anything.”

 

“But what’s this about worrying over Edelwein Academy’s victory….”

 

“I, I was talking about the youth division! The adult division is….”

 

“It’s been quite a while since Edelwein had a winner in the adult division too.”

 

Ziel asked.

 

“Then why didn’t Student Celia Rihart go where her family is, but came here instead?”

 

“…It’s because of my daughter’s whims, what other reason could there be? Anyway, they’re 5th year and 3rd year respectively, so they’ll compete in the adult division under Telbier next year.”

 

Ziel tilted his head slightly at those words.

 

“Student Agres Kundel and Student Aken Kundel are also 5th year and 3rd year, you two have many similarities.”

 

“It’s a coincidence!”

 

“Our children’s birthdays are earlier!”

 

The two shouted as if in desperation.

 

Ziel realized one fact.

 

‘They get angry when I point out similarities or say they’re alike.’

 

And he also realized that their reaction was amusing.

 

“You two seem very much alike.”

 

“….”

 

The two kept their mouths tightly shut and said nothing.

 

With the resolve that they could never acknowledge it!

 

It was when Ziel asked a question that they opened their mouths again.

 

“Then what rewards are there for the Imperial Swordsmanship Tournament?”

 

“The winners of each division get to have an audience with His Imperial Majesty. Along with special admission to the Imperial Knights, they receive a victory plaque, prize money, and a sword engraved with the winner’s name.”

 

“That’s quite a lot.”

 

Amos, who had been explaining, hesitated.

 

“Even receiving just one of those would be tremendous honor.”

 

“Is that so.”

 

“Even though you’re always so indifferent about everything….”

 

“I wouldn’t know, but if the students feel that way too, it would become one of next semester’s goals.”

 

The first goal is to make them meet the conditions of upper-level workers.

 

The next goal is participating in the Imperial Swordsmanship Tournament.

 

“It will probably be good motivation, Teacher Ziel.”

 

Daren, who agreed, chuckled.

 

“Well, our daughter will win the youth division anyway.”

 

“Our son would snort if he heard that.”

 

“Ha, want to bet?”

 

“Sure, sure. What are we wagering?”

 

“Everything, everything!”

 

As the two began their fight, Ziel fell into thought.

 

‘As Eimus Kundel, Head of House said, it would certainly be good motivation. Training needs goals.’

 

Unless they were brainwashed assassins.

 

In general training, presenting goals and corresponding rewards is extremely important, he had read in books.

 

The reason Ziel constantly presented incentives like creating Praise Cards was exactly for that.

 

Anyway, the fact that students could devote themselves more to training was a very good thing.

 

But suddenly, he had such curiosity.

 

“You’re betting? Really betting?”

 

“I said bet! Bet everything! Bet the sword, bet the family, bet the mansion!”

 

“Fine! Let’s go from Two Great Families to Sole Family this time!”

 

Ziel intervened in their fight.

 

“I have a question.”

 

“Ahem, cough. Sorry.”

 

“Cough! Ahem! Please speak, Teacher Ziel.”

 

“Are there other divisions besides youth and young adult?”

 

“Ah! There are. There’s a special division and general division. You can think of the special division as a special tournament held by guests invited by the Imperial Family. The general division is open to everyone except those in youth and young adult divisions.”

 

“I see. Are there benefits too?”

 

“More than the youth and young adult divisions. If you do well, you can even earn the qualification to apply for the Emperor Guard.”

 

Emperor Guard!

 

The Emperor’s direct Knights!

 

“By the way, I’m from that background.”

 

“I feel the same way.”

 

These two, who seemed mature beyond their years, were actually from that very Emperor Guard.

 

“But Teacher… could it be?”

 

Amos and Daren’s eyes widened.

 

Could they finally see Ziel’s skills!

 

“Will you participate?”

 

Ziel shook his head.

 

“Ah…”

 

“That’s too bad. It seems like you could do well if you entered.”

 

“A teacher must stay at the Academy.”

 

A teacher certainly should do that.

 

But-

 

‘Dark Ghost is different.’

 

If it were a different identity, the story would change.

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