On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 263

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 263

 

Mana Waves

 

Osu Island!

 

A mysterious place with diverse climates that hasn’t been fully explored yet.

 

It’s an island in the middle of the Empire’s largest lake, and with a bit of exaggeration, it’s wide enough to form a kingdom of its own.

 

“To think we’re going to Osu Island for practical training…”

 

“Wouldn’t the forest we went to before be better?”

 

“If we go there and even have exchange matches… we’ll be saying goodbye to baths for a while.”

 

Therefore, not only the students but also the faculty members accompanying them for the practical training had to prepare thoroughly.

 

“Boss, we’ve packed all the luggage for now… but we’ll be away for over two weeks, right?”

 

“Ten days for round-trip travel, and about ten days after arrival.”

 

“Twenty days total. That’s long.”

 

“It’s a shame we won’t be able to eat Head Chef Theo’s cooking during that time.”

 

Naturally, the 【Unlimited Dining Table】 would be closed during that period. So Theo was also given a vacation.

 

“Head Chef Theo. This is your vacation pay.”

 

“What? Va-vacation pay?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Theo was stunned by the unexpected gift.

 

‘Vacation pay?’

 

It was a concept he had never thought of.

 

“The Academy has a welfare system where faculty members receive vacation pay during breaks.”

 

“Is, is that so?”

 

“Yes. You’re registered as an Academy staff member and employed at my restaurant, so I’m giving this to you.”

 

“Thank you, Teacher…”

 

The vacation pay was quite substantial.

 

A whopping 2,000 Cel.

 

‘Is it okay for me to receive such a large sum…?’

 

An amount arbitrarily calculated by Ziel, who had never taken a vacation and understood the concept no better than Theo!

 

“Really… I don’t know how to express my gratitude every time, Teacher…”

 

“It was written that employees who produce results should be given appropriate compensation.”

 

“What?”

 

“I saw it in a book.”

 

Ziel had read a book called 【Secrets of Organizational Management】 with quite deep impression.

 

Anyway, Theo also went on vacation like that.

 

‘A vacation.’

 

Ziel fell into thought for a moment.

 

Vacation.

 

It didn’t seem bad.

 

‘It would be good to send Gilbert and Kelvin too.’

 

This break.

 

It seemed fine to send them on vacation after finishing the home visits and have them return.

 

“Gilbert, Kelvin.”

 

“Yes, Boss.”

 

“Yes! Master!”

 

“This break is a vacation.”

 

“Oh!”

 

“Va-vacation!”

 

The two were excited.

 

A vacation!

 

Gilbert had enjoyed vacations during his days as a crow, but after joining this side, he hadn’t even dreamed of it.

 

Kelvin, who had lived as a mercenary, didn’t even have the concept of vacation at all.

 

“It would be efficient to send you on vacation after the home visits. How about the three of us spending it together?”

 

At Ziel’s suggestion, Gilbert nodded without hesitation.

 

“Sounds good, Boss!”

 

“Me too!”

 

Ziel nodded and then brought up a terrible topic.

 

“Good. We’ll spend our vacation in the Northern Region this break.”

 

“…What?”

 

“The, the Northern Region?”

 

The two were stunned.

 

Where did he say?

 

The Northern Region?

 

“Bo-Boss. There’s the South and the Capital, and even the Western Region at least, so why… why the Northern Region?”

 

“Well, we’re going to the Northern Region for home visits anyway.”

 

“Even so, the Northern Region is…”

 

“That’s efficient.”

 

Ziel had no concept of vacation.

 

So he only thought of vacation as just resting.

 

It didn’t matter whether they rested in the Western Region with its desert, the South with its warm sunshine, or the Eastern Region which was a bit cold but had many sights to see.

 

Even if it was the barren Northern Region that boasted insane cold winds and sub-zero weather even in July and August!

 

“Boss, let’s think about it once more, shall we? The Northern Region is… too cold.”

 

“Actually, that works out well. It’s a chance to adapt to the cold.”

 

Gilbert felt like crying inside.

 

‘Who goes on vacation to train…?’

 

“I hear there are unexplored territories in the Northern Region, and magic beasts that only inhabit that area.”

 

Could it be that Boss doesn’t understand the concept of vacation well?

 

‘Who goes on vacation to train?’

 

“We’ll improve your skills and have a vacation too. It’ll be a very efficient time.”

 

Then a traitor appeared.

 

“I, I like it! Va-vacation!”

 

“Hey, you traitor!”

 

“I’ll, I’ll get stronger!”

 

According to the principle of majority rule, since two people agreed, it was decided.

 

“We’re going on vacation to the Northern Region this break. That’s final.”

 

“…”

 

Gilbert wanted to cry.

 

‘Why vacation!’

 

Isn’t vacation supposed to be spending leisurely time eating sweet fruits in the warm South?

 

“Bo-Boss, did you perhaps read some book? How do you understand the concept of vacation…”

 

“It appeared in various books. They said it’s taking time to rest comfortably.”

 

“So that ‘comfortably’ means…”

 

“The Northern Region is also comfortable. It’s better than the South or Western Region with many people. It’ll be a quiet time.”

 

Wouldn’t it be a time full of sweat even in that midwinter?

 

“And going on vacation to another place after already doing home visits in the Northern Region, then returning again would be extremely inefficient.”

 

“Ah.”

 

Gilbert realized, as always, that there was no point in resisting and nodded.

 

“…I guess we’ll have to go shopping for winter gear before going on vacation.”

 

“Mm. Good idea. Let’s go together.”

 

Thus, Ziel, Gilbert, and Kelvin’s vacation destination was decided to be the Northern Region.

 

Most efficiently.

 

“Have you packed everything needed for the practical training?”

 

“Yes, Boss. We’ve prepared various clothes for different climates, and as you instructed, we’ve also received thermal magic tools from Professor Emeric.”

 

“Good, well done.”

 

“This should be perfect preparation.”

 

“It’s not perfect. We must also prepare for what might happen there.”

 

“Pardon? Is there something specific to worry about?”

 

“I don’t know. But variables always arise. The ability to respond on site is also important, so stay alert at all times until both the practical training and exchange matches are over and we leave.”

 

“Understood.”

 

That was typical of Ziel.

 

‘Well, it is a rather strange island, isn’t it?’

 

Oss Island was an extremely dangerous place due to its diverse climates and the beasts and magic beasts that had evolved to match them.

 

Though he didn’t know the details of what had happened to make it that way, it was certainly a very dangerous place.

 

“I hope the kids don’t get hurt.”

 

“As long as it’s not career-ending injuries or death, it’s fine. Everything else can be healed.”

 

“…”

 

Anyway, even in such a dangerous place, the students would be assigned to relatively ‘safe’ zones for their practical training.

 

‘I just hope we don’t encounter any Ruinbarks.’

 

Though with Boss there, there was nothing to worry about.

 

“It’s time. The students should all be gathered, so let’s head out now.”

 

Finally, it was the day to depart for Oss Island.

 

It was a magnificent sight.

 

Nearly 500 Edelwein Academy students and faculty, along with the Imperial Knights and their subordinate forces, were moving in formation toward Oss Island.

 

Simply put, it was a march.

 

A march of walking and walking without rest for five days!

 

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say the practical training had begun the moment they departed, as it required considerable concentration and stamina.

 

Though it would be difficult to include in actual score evaluations, it was still better to do well here than poorly.

 

Eton of the Imperial Knights, dispatched for this practical training, thought the same.

 

“Hmm. As expected… the Second Years taught by Teacher Ziel seem to be doing the best, Horn.”

 

“You think so too? They’re definitely different. It’s a bit unfair to compare them to the First Years, but even compared to the Third and Fourth Years, their stamina isn’t lacking.”

 

The Second Years walked well.

 

Not just well, but very well.

 

According to the rules, except for the food provided during practical training, everyone had to carry their own luggage, and the Second Years’ packs were notably large.

 

“What could possibly be inside them?”

 

“One thing’s certain – they’re heavier than the other grades’ backpacks.”

 

Given the nature of Sword School students, they naturally wouldn’t tire easily from just walking, but even considering that, the Second Years had exceptionally good stamina.

 

Not only better than the Third Years, but they felt better than the Fourth Years too, and if we had to compare…

 

“They might not even fall behind the Sixth Years?”

 

“Even if there’s some difference, they’re pretty close. How on earth did he teach them?”

 

The Second Years walked, rested, and ate remarkably well.

 

As soon as rest was called, they would scatter in perfect order to take proper rest, while not forgetting to maintain nutrition and hydration.

 

It felt like watching a seasoned squad!

 

“Yesterday during night rest, they even properly made fires and set up tents. The dismantling was incredibly fast too.”

 

“How do you educate kids to become like that?”

 

As already proven at the knight camp, Ziel’s teaching ability was incomparable to other professors.

 

There was a reason Knight Commander Benjamin had recommended Allix, who was an Executive Knight no less, as a First Year professor at the academy.

 

“Eton, but how’s your stamina holding up?”

 

At this question, Eton shrugged his shoulders.

 

“I’m fine now. That’s why the Commander sent me.”

 

“It seems more like it’s for recovery purposes. He’s keeping you away from dangerous missions, isn’t he?”

 

Eton had been severely injured by a Black Sky assassin that Siren had retrieved while pursuing the ‘Dark Ghost.’

 

He barely survived, but recovery took quite some time.

 

Though he wasn’t completely recovered yet, he showed strong determination to return, so he was included in this practical training mission.

 

“Don’t overdo it. If you collapse unnecessarily, you’re the only one who loses.”

 

“When everyone’s working hard, how can I rest alone? Since I survived, I need to earn my keep for this saved life.”

 

Still, this practical training mission was relatively, quite comfortable.

 

It wasn’t a combat mission, just a simple task of looking after students.

 

Of course, climate was fair to both students and supervising knights. They had to endure cold, heat, or unpleasant humidity, but that much was manageable.

 

If unlucky, they might have to fight, but since he had recovered somewhat, swinging a sword a few times wouldn’t be a problem.

 

“If you get scared, you know what to do? Hide behind me.”

 

“You too.”

 

As the five-day march continued, Oss Island finally came into view.

 

“It’s a lake!”

 

“Wooooooow!”

 

Lake Edil.

 

A massive lake located in the central-western region of the Empire.

 

A place used as a water source for various regions, including the west!

 

Though the population living nearby was considerable, almost no one ‘resided’ on Oss Island in the middle of the lake.

 

Except for the periodically rotated Imperial administrative personnel.

 

“This is my first time seeing a lake!”

 

“It’s so wide. I’d believe it if you said it was the ocean!”

 

“So we’re going to cross this…”

 

The overwhelming size and spectacular scenery of Lake Edil!

 

The students became dazed, forgetting they had come for practical training.

 

Since many students had only lived inland, quite a few had never actually seen an ocean or lake before.

 

“Boss, isn’t this amazing? I’ve been here before, but I’m still amazed.”

 

“Hmm. So this is what a lake is like.”

 

Ziel was also somewhat surprised.

 

Indeed, the world was vast and there was much to see.

 

“The vacation to the north is also something to look forward to.”

 

“…Haven’t you been to the north?”

 

“I have.”

 

During his assassin days, he had been there several times.

 

But he hadn’t paid attention to the scenery.

 

Because he was an assassin.

 

But now it would probably feel different.

 

“There will be much to see in the north.”

 

“I… suppose so.”

 

The journey to Oss Island was naturally conducted by boat.

 

One grade at a time, they moved to the Oss Island dock in order.

 

“By the way, the clouds above Oss Island look unusual. Some places don’t have any, some places do. Some places are very overcast…”

 

At Gilbert’s words, Ziel nodded as he observed the approaching island.

 

“I can feel strong mana fluctuations.”

 

“Pardon? I can’t sense anything.”

 

“That’s because it’s you.”

 

“Ah.”

 

“I can feel it.”

 

Some incident that had occurred on Oss Island.

 

The climate had become chaotic due to experimental aftereffects, resulting in the current Oss Island.

 

But was that really all there was to it?

 

“It’s near the center.”

 

There was something that could be felt as they got closer to the Island.

 

A very powerful wave of mana.

 

That was the source.

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