On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 395

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First Day of Infiltration, The Organization Was Destroyed – Chapter 395
Inter-Academy Exchange Tournament (1)
Follow-up measures came swiftly. The Security Guards arrived, and shortly after, Berhal appeared.
“Red Raven remnants?”
“Yes, Teacher Ziel…….”
“Ah, how extraordinary.”
Revenge, of all things.
The Red Raven operatives must have been thoroughly, undeniably insane.
‘Seeking revenge against Teacher Ziel?’
Or perhaps the true target of their vengeance wasn’t Ziel at all—it was the students.
Attempting revenge against Ziel in the first place was absurd!
“How did Teacher Ziel even know about this…….”
“He said he read it in a novel.”
“What?”
“A novel about a protagonist seeking revenge on an organization. He said it reminded him, so he came by…….”
……
A reason utterly incomprehensible.
In any case, the students were unharmed.
They each had some injuries, but nothing fatal—a blessing beyond measure.
“But did those two students really defeat that Crow operative?”
“Yes!”
“We won!”
Watching the two students answer with such pride, Berhal felt genuine admiration.
‘No matter how weak the opponent might have been…… two Walker-rank students defeating an Expert-rank operative.’
Just as a vast chasm exists between Expert-rank and Master-rank, so too is it extraordinarily difficult for Walker-rank to overcome Expert-rank.
Even with two opponents attacking simultaneously, the enemy was a Crow operative—someone far more dangerous than even same-ranked peers!
“You two fought with remarkable cooperation, it seems.”
“Pardon?”
“Your coordination was excellent. Without it, victory would have been impossible against such an opponent.”
……
“Well, that is…….”
The two seemed to tremble with the desire to deny it, though Berhal could hardly have known that.
Berhal felt pleased.
However highly regarded the Second Years might be within the Sword School, the outside world teemed with formidable warriors.
Yet here they were, already proving themselves.
‘The Second Years’ prestige will rise even further.’
So too would the prestige of Ziel, their teacher.
“Department Head, we’ve recovered a total of fourteen Disruption Magic Devices from the location Teacher Ziel indicated.”
The Security Captain, who had rushed over, displayed the magical tools.
“Disruption Magic Devices…….”
“The Arcane School professors will examine them more closely later, but it appears they were indeed planning to destroy the Academy’s protective barrier, just as Teacher Ziel suggested.”
Berhal turned his gaze toward the bound Crow operative.
Judging by the work vest, they’d entered the Academy in disguise as a laborer to carry out this operation.
The captured Crow remnants revealed everything.
Thanks to Ziel’s “appropriate” interrogation methods.
Of course, no one had witnessed that process.
“But where exactly did Teacher Ziel go, Captain?”
“I’m uncertain myself. He only said he’d be back in a moment…….”
Though no one knew where Teacher Ziel had gone, the fact remained: the students had held the line in the first wave, and Ziel’s swift arrival allowed for a decisive second response—no crisis had materialized.
The most fortunate parties were likely the Security Guards, the Academy staff, and the Dean himself.
Given this, proper reward and punishment seemed essential.
“Delev, Celia. Good news will come your way soon.”
“Yes!”
“Hooray!”
Watching the two who’d nearly died cheer, Berhal couldn’t help but smile.
Whether it was because they were young, or because they’d learned composure from Teacher Ziel and remained unruffled through the ordeal.
Delev in particular seemed overjoyed.
“Sir, Department Head.”
“Yes, Delev.”
“Um…… if I were to receive a scholarship…… might I ask about the amount…….”
“The amount? The amount, you say…….”
There was something strangely mismatched about the question asking for a figure.
Of all people, why would a young noble of the Kundel Family ask such a thing?
“Well, the amount will be decided by the Academy’s scholarship office, I suppose. But given the nature of the incident, it should be considerable. We’ll issue a commendation as well, so the amount will likely increase accordingly, don’t you think?”
“Oh……!”
That’s when Celia spoke up from beside him.
“You’ve been weirdly obsessed with scholarships lately, haven’t you?”
“Me? I haven’t……what do you mean?”
“Don’t tell me…….”
Gulp.
Delev swallowed hard!
‘Surely not?’
Just as his heartbeat began to race.
“You’re trying to keep up appearances?”
“Ap, appearances?”
“Yeah. A donation! Honestly, I swear. You’re copying me again.”
Celia had donated every scholarship she received for various reasons since her first year.
In a way, it was only natural.
The amounts weren’t large, and even if they were, considering the prestige of the Rihart Family, donating was sound business.
Naturally, Delev assumed that was why she was asking.
“Well, that’s probably better anyway. It’s not like we don’t receive spending money either.”
“…….”
Berhaldo nodded in agreement.
“Considering the families of both students, that would be better. I hear there are more trading companies running charitable operations these days—it would be nice to donate to their foundations.”
“…….”
Berhaldo watched the now-silent Delev with concern!
“Delev? Are you all right? Is it because of your injuries……?”
“Ugh…….”
Delev decided to play up the pain.
It seemed like the only choice.
‘A donation!’
He felt tears welling up.
It was then that Ziel returned.
“Department Head Berhal Abue.”
“Ah, Ziel, you’re here. And no injuries, I see—unsurprising.”
“Correct. I engaged some twenty opponents, but sustained no injuries.”
“……Yes?”
Berhaldo asked, uncertain he’d heard right.
“Twenty opponents, you say? Then where are you coming from now……?”
“From where the remnants of the Red Raven had gathered.”
“Ah…….”
“I secured evidence and testimony of their plot to attack the Academy and take revenge on my students and myself. After subduing them all, I’m on my way back from handing them over to the Imperial Knight Order.”
“…….”
Delev asked blankly in response.
“But it’s only been less than an hour…….”
“Indeed. It’s been exactly forty minutes since I left here. Your time-keeping is precise, Delev Kundel.”
Though that wasn’t what the remark meant…….
‘He took care of twenty Red Raven remnants and returned in forty minutes?’
There was nothing quite as foolish as questioning the teacher, yet it seemed he was always on the receiving end of such moments.
“I’m glad I read that novel.”
“A novel?”
“Yes. After reading it, I thought perhaps they might seek revenge after all.”
“Ah…….”
Berhaldo was equally at a loss, but his counterpart was Ziel.
It was far too difficult to reason through and question everything with someone so powerful.
“Well then, I should be going.”
“Where to?”
“I must return to Professor Elcanto Paredes. I promised to be back within an hour.”
Ziel checked the time.
About five minutes remained.
“Very well.”
Ziel vanished like wind, as though he’d never been there.
“…….”
The three who remained, along with the security officers, stood blankly staring at the empty space where he’d disappeared.
“An incident thanks to Teacher Ziel…….”
When you thought about it, this was exactly the sort of thing that could’ve stopped Festa entirely, or brought in Imperial investigators to overturn everything—it wouldn’t have been strange at all!
Yet because of Ziel, every incident had been resolved in just one hour.
Not a single person had died.
Of course, credit was due to these two students as well.
“With Kundel and Rihart working in such perfect sync, the two families might end up getting along better after this.”
At Berhal’s remark, both of them cried out in protest.
“That’s not it!”
“Why does Kundel get to go first!”
Their rivalry certainly looked good-natured.
* * *
News of the Red Raven remnants’ infiltration into the Academy naturally reached Telvir as well. Upon hearing it, Valentin was taken aback.
“Then this year’s Festa will…….”
“It will proceed as scheduled, Dean.”
“But isn’t that dangerous?”
“Teacher Ziel has already handled it, and the remnants have been found and dealt with accordingly.”
“…….”
He wanted to ask if such a thing was even possible, but there was something else he needed to know first.
“And is it true that two students managed to stop those infiltrating ravens……?”
“Yes, it’s true. They were very brave. The enemy was Expert-grade, yet two Second Years managed to hold them back.”
“…….”
“After Festa concludes, we’re planning a grand commendation and scholarship award ceremony.”
Valentin’s feelings were conflicted.
‘Just Second Years, and yet two of them against Expert-grade…….’
Even though Expert-grade might seem common, in reality it was far from it.
It was common for people to abandon the sword before reaching even the threshold of Expert-grade.
Once you reached Expert-grade, the saying went, your livelihood was secured for life!
And their opponent was definitely the Crow, known for employing every underhanded tactic imaginable.
‘Could they have won?’
What was even more astounding was that those two weren’t participating in Festa.
If the Academy was willing to send other students while keeping such exceptional ones in reserve, just how strong were they?
“In any case, there’s no need for excessive concern, Dean. We’re also reinforcing Academy security immediately while we’re at it.”
“Ah, yes. I see.”
“Yes. The safety of everyone coming from Telvir Academy will be guaranteed until Festa ends. Thank you.”
Meanwhile, while the poor students from Telvir Academy found themselves in an even tighter spot, the participating students from Edelwein Academy were also throwing themselves into final preparations with renewed intensity.
Berhal headed to the Auditorium where training was underway and met with Ziel.
“How are things progressing, Teacher Ziel?”
“The Professors’ enthusiasm is excellent. They haven’t slept a wink since last night and have been instructing continuously.”
“Oh, is that so?”
The atmosphere had been built up sufficiently.
“Professor Merhen Curtis and Professor Idel Record stand out in particular.”
“Those two…….”
Of course.
They had to work the hardest.
Merhen, overseeing the Territory Occupation Battle.
Idel, overseeing the Destruction Battle.
“Move faster, come on! This is the timing I said—we need to get here now! And stop letting the defensive formation scatter! What’s the core principle of Territory Occupation Battle?”
“Defense!”
“Excellent!”
Merhen was implementing everything Ziel had said, putting it directly into practice.
Idel was no different.
“What’s the most important thing in a Destruction Battle?”
“A single opening!”
“Right! You adjust your offense and defense in a six-to-four ratio!”
Elcanto, overseeing Flag Capture, and Alyx, overseeing the One-on-One Tournament, were likewise preparing without a moment’s sleep.
The students could hardly be doing any less.
So Ziel was infusing mana into the students’ bodies.
“Hey, Second Years! What is this? It doesn’t make sense!”
“I’m bursting with energy! And I didn’t even sleep!”
“Wow, vitality!”
The Second Years had experienced this many times, worked to exhaustion by Ziel, but the other grades had not.
A simple prod of a finger to the back, and suddenly the whole body surged with vigor—a magic unlike anything they’d known!
“How exactly do you do this, Teacher Ziel? If you could teach me as well…….”
“It’s a technique that requires precise mana control as its foundation. It can only be mastered from early childhood. Department Head Berhal Abu, whose mana flow has become calcified, cannot achieve this.”
“……Still, you’re offering an explanation this time, at least.”
“Yes. I learned that detailed explanations convince the other party.”
“From a novel?”
“No. A book on liberal arts.”
“I see.”
Ziel’s knowledge was growing by leaps and bounds.
And to think he’d mastered such things from childhood.
‘What did the Steelheart Family leave behind before it collapsed?’
He’d heard it had been restored, but what would the Steelheart Family look like when Ziel rebuilt it from scratch?
One thing was certain: it would become a family that neither any other noble house in the Empire nor even the Imperial Palace itself could touch carelessly.
‘With the Steelheart Family territory in the Western Region…… the Rihart Family is in for some real suffering.’
Perhaps the balance of power in the west would shift after all.

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