Chapter 59 (1/2)

Chapter 59

Only the sound of white chalk engraving letters on the blackboard was heard clearly. Students who passed through the huge competition rate stared at the blackboard with sparkling eyes.

A man standing on the podium and conducting the class put down the chalk. And told the academy students who looked at him,

“Any questions?”

There was nothing to ask because it was a perfect explanation. As the students shook their heads, the man smiled,

“This is the end of today’s class. Then I’ll see you in the next class.”

He immediately left the lecture hall. While walking in the hallway, the students greeted with a face full of admiration.

The man’s name was Mezra Genius, the youngest academy professor and rare genius. Born as a son of a normal noble family, he is now selected as the professor representing the Imperial Academy

Mezra arrived at the building where the lab was located. Then the assistant, who found Mezra from afar, hurriedly approached him.

“There’s a guest here.”

“Guest?”

Was there a guest who said he was visiting today? He searched through his memory, but he couldn’t remember.

After taking the position of Professor Emeritus of the Academy, there were many people who sought Mezra. They ranged from those who begged him to take care of their children, to those who wished to leak answers to the entrance exam or scout for other academies. (T/N: Emeritus- of the former holder of an office, especially a university professor, having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honour. The translation of this word is a bit confusing so I went with “Emeritus” further I’ll confirm when the manhwa comes out^^)

“The person is waiting, so you’ll have to meet them first.”

Since it’s exam season soon, there was a high probability that he would come to ask for a favor. However, Mezra had never fallen for it. The guest who visited him today would also return empty-handed like the previous guests.

Mezra opened the lab door. A blonde woman sat by the sunny window. A dress with calm colors and minimal accessories were worn, but everything from hat to shoes was of the highest quality.

“I’m sorry I came out of the blue. I’m Lilia Bloden.”

She greeted him first. Mezra only blinked. It was because the name Bloden was very familiar. Mezra belatedly shouted, ‘Bloden……?!’ At the same time as he shouted, Lilia revealed the purpose of her visit,

“I want the professor to teach one student,”

“……Are you telling me to become a tutor?”

Lilia nodded. It was the first time such a request was made. Mezra spoke as firmly as he always had,

“The student can enter the academy.”

“He can’t enter the academy due to certain circumstances.”

Mezra stretched his shoulders proudly with pride.

“Learning is equal to everyone.”

Lilia beckoned the man with navy hair standing behind, her. A man who looked somewhat bulky put down a black bag. It looked like a bag of money. Mezra snorted inside.

“You are trying to buy me with money, but I…..”

Thump, bang, and the bag opened. What was inside was an old book. Mezra raised his head with a puzzled

face.

“It’s an ancient legal text written in the early days of the founding of the Empire,”

Mezra’s eyes widened like a candle. It was an ancient book that had all been lost and existed only as a legend. If it were authentic, its value was incalculable.

With the book, the research he had done so far could be considered nothing in comparison. He would be able to write a new history with his thesis. His heart began to pound with a desire for inquiry.

“There’s only one book left.”

“When do I start to work?”

It was a bribe too attractive to refuse. Mezra, who accepted the offer, even prepared to write a resignation letter, but Lilia said it was okay to work at the academy at the same time.

“Because one cannot monopolize learning, like the professor said.”

After submitting the exam questions, Mezra came to the capital while taking advantage of the academy vacation. He even signed an oath not to reveal his new student’s identity.

“Please keep the secret.”

At this point, he became very curious about the identity of the student.

“What kind of student am I going to teach?”

“Well…”

Lilia thought about it for a long time and answered.

“He’s like a puppy.”

At that, Mezra began to imagine it himself. The child seemed to be a good student with a small body and a good listener. There were also puppy-like students in the academy, so he thought it would be like that

And today, Mezra visited the Bloden’s mansion. He was fully prepared because he heard about the wealth of the Bloden family.

But it was more than what he had imagined. From the moment he passed the gate, he felt like he entered a different world. The site was so large that the mansion was visible only after a long time in the carriage.

Upon arriving at the annex, Mezra muttered, ‘This is the annex?’ several times. The annex was so great, but he had no idea how enormous the main building

would be. For the first time, Mezra thought that his imagination could be so poor.

At the guidance of the butler, Mezra entered the drawing room. He looked at the guests who arrived first. They were said to be the best in their respective fields.

Although it was difficult to gather them, even purposely choosing them, she was that powerful of a person. They all came together to teach one student,

Mezra’s expectations were high, and he waited for the student he would teach. And finally, someone came along with Lilia and he was a tall man who caught his attention.

“It’s the faculty that will teach you in the future,”

Mezra was very embarrassed by Lilia’s words. She said, he was like a puppy….. No matter how much he looked at it, the man in front of him was a bear, not a puppy. He observed him intently and he figured he could at least be described as a wolf, which was similar to a dog. After Mezra rectified his expression, he introduced himself naturally.

After the greeting, other professors rushed out. The timetable had been discussed in advance, and Mezra was the first to teach.

Mezra, who moved to the study room, remained alone with the student. He felt like a prey thrown into a bear cage. He thought she insisted on home classes because the student was weak, but he was too healthy.