On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 286

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 286

I Taught Them Well

“The overall winner of this Sword School exchange competition is the Second Years, congratulations!”

“Woooooooo!”

The overall victory announcement was made.

Based on the combined results of rounds 1 and 2, the Second Years’ overall victory was confirmed.

It was an already expected result.

The overwhelming performance shown in the captain’s battle and the mana torch relay!

“Congratulations, Teacher Ziel.”

“As expected of Teacher Ziel!”

“Yes, thank you. I taught them well.”

“Ah.”

Ziel nodded lightly at Allix and Elcanto’s congratulations.

Naturally, he felt good.

“You don’t seem very happy about it, Professor Elcanto.”

“That’s him being happy. Look, the corners of his mouth are slightly raised.”

“Oh.”

Elcanto was now beginning to understand Ziel quite well.

Next came the announcement of outstanding students.

The Second Years swept the excellence categories.

First was round 1.

“Student Quantus Hofel, come forward!”

“Oh!”

“Our leader’s name was called!”

Quantus was properly recognized for his performance in the first three rounds of round 1.

Though the other students’ performances were also impressive, his overwhelming display of strength against the upperclassmen left a tremendous impression and earned him a significant number of votes.

However, Quantus looked strangely dejected.

Ann asked Quantus as he returned after receiving his award.

“Why do you look like that after receiving an award?”

“They only give one award…”

“…Did you think they’d all be yours?”

“Aren’t they?”

“…”

Given his performance, it wasn’t an unreasonable thought.

Quantus had certainly done well.

However, the student who left an even greater impression than Quantus in round 2 was none other than Celia.

“Student Celia Rihart has been selected as the most outstanding student of round 2!”

Celia jumped up.

And glanced at Delev.

She naturally expected him to be jealous.

But he wasn’t.

He was just nodding.

As if she deserved it.

‘What kind of reaction is that…?’

The reason Celia was selected was simple.

During the breakthrough of the last area, that image of her going to save the fallen Delev!

That sight had left a deep impression on those watching.

However, Celia was more puzzled by Delev’s reaction than happy about being selected as the most outstanding student.

She naturally expected him to be jealous!

“What’s with you.”

When the returning Celia asked, Delev tilted his head.

“Why are you picking a fight again?”

“No, it’s just. Didn’t you think you’d receive it?”

“I don’t know? I wasn’t paying attention to it.”

Trembling!

Celia sighed and gave up on the conversation, turning away.

Meanwhile, Delev was secretly acknowledging it to himself.

‘She deserves it, I guess.’

Why was it?

The scene of Celia running toward him kept repeating in his mind.

“Now, we’ll announce the most outstanding practical training students.”

The continuing announcement of outstanding students.

Earlier they had announced the most outstanding and excellent students of rounds 1 and 2, and now it was time to announce 2 most outstanding practical training students by grade level.

“Next, the Second Year most outstanding practical training student has been selected as Student Jon Riversong.”

Jon stood up in a daze with an expression of disbelief.

“Me, me…?”

“Jon! Congratulations!”

“You deserve it. Yurio said so too. Without you, our practical training would have been ruined.”

All the team leaders had done well.

Particularly notable was Jon.

That very leadership he showed leading his team members in the Extreme Cold Zone!

Jon barely held back his tears and managed to step forward.

And the student called next was Jenesis.

“Me, me too? Really?”

“You deserve it too. Hurry up and go!”

While there might be some disappointment that their own team leaders weren’t chosen, all the team members agreed it was an undisputed selection.

Jon.

Jenesis.

Their swordsmanship skills were mid-tier or lower-mid-tier, but at least in this practical training, they had performed no differently from the top-tier students.

Ziel also nodded.

Because these were the two he had chosen after strict evaluation.

Particularly in Jon’s case, the professors had shown some reluctance during the selection process.

Concerns about whether it was appropriate to make such an announcement in front of all the family heads, especially with the Head of Kundel present.

But Ziel didn’t care.

Jon’s sins had been forgiven, he continued to apologize on his own, and he was trying his best to make amends in any way possible.

That was all there was to it.

“We’re screwed… Sigh.”

And with all announcements finished, joy and sorrow were mixed among the other grades.

The Second Years cheered, while the 4th and 5th Years were frustrated.

It was a predetermined result and everyone had expected it.

But until the exchange competition started, no one had anticipated this.

“Still, I thought the 5th Years would win…”

“Right. The 4th Years are one thing, but…”

The humiliated 5th and 4th Years!

The 5th Years came in second place.

Meanwhile, the 4th Years came in 4th place, even behind the 3rd Years!

It was particularly shocking that there wasn’t much difference in round 2 performance between them and the 1st Years who came in last.

This wasn’t simply a defeat.

They had clearly revealed their lack of capability in front of the family heads.

However, that arrow was pointing beyond the students to their supervising professors Merhen and Idel.

“Shouldn’t we file an official complaint or something?”

“Oh my, even so, an official complaint is… unless we mention it subtly.”

Due to noble etiquette, they couldn’t speak openly, but they didn’t withdraw their disapproving glares.

Thanks to this, the two professors, Merhen and Idel, had to try hard not to make eye contact.

Who would have known that the Family Heads would come all the way to Os Island?

But that was only an excuse for the two of them, not for others.

In the first place, preparing the exchange competition carelessly just because someone wouldn’t come would also be a problem.

‘I hope they realize it now.’

Berhal clicked his tongue as he looked at the two.

It would be good if this became a proper opportunity.

Anyway, if they don’t change, they’re bound to be left behind.

In any case, those two have to handle their own affairs.

No matter what Berhal said, if they didn’t change themselves, it would be meaningless.

Berhal was more interested in the Second Years’ achievements.

‘They’ve even surpassed the 4th and 5th years… At this rate, I wonder if they’ll all graduate early.’

Usually, early graduation happens around the second semester of 6th year.

Students who are truly called geniuses sometimes do it as soon as they advance to 6th year, according to agreements between Sword School and their prospective Knight Orders.

But somehow, he had a feeling that the current Second Years would be even faster than that.

‘End of 5th year? Or right after 5th year?’

What was certain was that it would be very fast.

Even now, Delev, Celia, and Yurio seemed like they could be accepted as apprentices in decent Knight Orders if they did well.

Of course, even if told to go, they wouldn’t.

“Everything Teacher taught us came up again this time…”

“I’m telling you, the tournament was amazing. When we did what Teacher taught us, it all worked against the seniors.”

They’re learning from the best teacher right now.

Perhaps they might refuse early graduation.

In any case, they were talents destined for greatness.

“Department Head, preparations for the gathering with the Family Heads are complete. Let’s move now.”

“Ah, it’s already time.”

Berhal was startled by the Teaching Assistant who approached with those words.

Since the Family Heads came all the way to Os Island, it was time for him as Department Head to host the parents.

So it was a small banquet held on Os Island.

“You’ve notified the other professors to attend as well, right?”

“Ah, yes. That’s right. However, Teacher Ziel said he has somewhere to go briefly. He’ll join us in a few hours.”

“Ah, yes. I heard.”

The banquet wasn’t only for the Family Heads.

The students also decided to hold an event lighting a huge bonfire to commemorate the completion of their practical training and exchange competition.

He didn’t hear the details, but he thought it was probably preparation for that.

However, it wasn’t.

Ziel, who had left the award ceremony, headed to the Central District.

And went back down under the tree of origin to face Malacas.

“Oh! I was wondering why you weren’t coming, but you’ve finished everything now?”

“Yes. All events are concluded. We leave the island tomorrow. The non-deterministic high-density mana accumulation and phase superposition body?”

“It’s exactly as you saw then. I’ve perfectly created only the hole for the annihilation force to escape. The calculations are perfect too. There are no more variables. Of course, there will be ecological chaos as the lake bottom environment changes…”

Though there are risks involved, the climate of Os Island will finally return to normal as intended.

The changes from this will be considerable.

It means people can inhabit Os Island again, and it means resources including land can be used again!

However, neither Ziel nor Malacas was particularly interested in that fact.

Malacas desperately wanted to disappear to continue his desired research without Imperial interference.

Ziel would gain a 6th Circle mage as a subordinate in exchange for that disappearance.

Truly mutual benefit!

“This is like sweeping the yard and picking up chicken skewers.”

Malacas brightened at Ziel’s strange muttered analogy.

“Oh, do you like chicken skewers?”

“I like them. Very much.”

“Then have you tried the ones from Meles’ stall in Zone 29?”

“No. I haven’t tried them. Are they good?”

“They’re heavenly. You must try them.”

“Alright, I’ll remember that.”

It was the moment when some chicken skewer stall owner in Zone 29’s fortune changed.

Ziel’s gaze also changed quite favorably.

To think he likes chicken skewers.

He must be an excellent, no, a good person.

He couldn’t be completely certain, but at least there were no bad people among those who liked chicken skewers.

“Shall we go now? I estimate it will probably take about half a day.”

“To remove everything?”

“That’s right.”

“No. 30 minutes will be enough.”

“What? Come on, that’s too fast.”

“According to my calculations, that’s correct.”

When the word ‘calculations’ came up, Malacas bristled.

How dare someone mention ‘calculations’ in front of him, a 6th Circle mage.

“Would you like to make a bet?”

Malacas suddenly blurted out words that even Gilbert couldn’t bring himself to say!

Ziel asked indifferently.

“What would we wager?”

“Anything! I have lots of money, lots of artifacts, and everything related to magic!”

“I don’t particularly need anything enough to take it from you, Malacas Junior.”

“…”

Ziel had spoken matter-of-factly, but Malacas took it as provocation.

“Fine! Then let’s do this! If I lose, I’ll show you my latest completed research!”

“Not interested.”

“What? My research? Boss! I’m not someone who shows off my level anywhere, I’m 6th Circle!”

“It’s outside my interests. Why are you forcing interest on me?”

“No! It’s research that I’m doing! It’s a tremendous discovery!”

Ziel paused at those words and asked.

“Is it perhaps magic that creates waffles automatically?”

“…”

“Or magic that makes chicken skewers on the spot?”

“Ah…”

“Sweet things are good too. If it’s something like that, I’ll accept.”

What on earth does he think magic is?

He must be teasing.

“That’s impossible according to the laws of magic!”

“I know.”

“Then why…”

“Because if it’s not something like that, there’s nothing that would interest me.”

“Ah…”

“But my words are real. It can be handled within 30 minutes, so watch.”

Malacas was so dumbfounded he let out a hollow laugh.

“Even though Boss cut down those giant trees and all, I can’t believe that claim.”

“Understood. Then I’ll show you. However, if my words prove to be true, you’ll transfer all rights to that research to me.”

“Deal!”

Malacas answered boldly and entered the Room with High-Density Mana Accumulation and Phase Overlap together with Ziel.

Then he suddenly realized something.

‘Wait.’

It seems like we didn’t decide what I’d get if he fails?

Shing.

But before he could even ask, Ziel drew his sword.

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