"I'm coming in, Anon."
"Yes, that's fine."
After knocking on the headmaster's office and waiting for Anon's reply, I entered.
Inside, Anon was surrounded by documents piled high on his desk. He hasn't been in his position for long, so he probably has a lot to do.
"What is it, Gil? If you're asking me on a date, I'm all for it!"
"..."
There's a soundproofing magic tool in the headmaster's office, so the content of our conversation won't leak outside, but I wish you wouldn't say such dangerous things.
"Jokes aside, Anon, I have something to consult you about."
"Hmmph... I wasn't joking one bit, you know..."
"Could you let me install listening devices or surveillance cameras in the classrooms?"
"Wh-what are you saying?!"
Hmm, I guess that's too much to ask.
"Actually, I wanted to do something about the teachers in the academy. I wanted to secretly listen to their lessons, but is that impossible?"
I could attend other classes as a substitute teacher, but if I'm being watched, the teachers might not teach as they normally would. And recently, the students would probably be quiet if they knew I was watching.
"...What, so that's the reason. I thought Gil was going to get involved with a female student!"
"Are you an idiot?! Too many teachers have a bad reputation, so I was curious about what kind of lessons they were giving."
What was he even worried about...
"Hmm, that's difficult. The academy buildings have mechanisms to detect such magic tools, you see. Your skills might allow you to do it without being caught, but the risk if you are caught is too high."
"Well, I suppose that's true..."
If caught, it would surely be perceived as an attempt to secretly film female students rather than wanting to observe lessons. If I openly declared the installation of surveillance cameras, it might serve as a deterrent to bullying, but it seems too invasive of privacy.
"In that case, can you hire one more teacher?"
"Hmm, we just hired you, Gil... Is there anyone suitable?"
"Ah, an old acquaintance of mine. They're good at espionage and can teach Potionology or History of Magic. At worst, they can swap with my Defense Magic class."
I believe they had a qualification in Potionology. Even if they didn't, History of Magic, which requires no qualification, can be easily taught by someone with a good memory. At worst, I can swap the subject with the Defense Magic I teach.
Of course, I can concoct potions myself and have the qualification.
"... Is this person female?"
"No, they're male, but does gender matter?"
"O-oh, in that case, that's a relief! The academy also considers the gender ratio of teachers."
"Ah, I see."
Indeed, in my previous world, the gender ratio of faculty was somewhat considered. I don't recall there being schools heavily skewed towards only female or male teachers.
"Well, in any case, first I'll have to contact them."
"Yes, please do. I'll also try to see if we can hire a new teacher on my end."
"Understood. I'm sorry to trouble you, but please do."
I was relieved that accepting a teacher seemed to be possible. While they teach, I'll have them check the other teachers' lessons and conduct, and if they are teachers who only negatively influence the students as Gale and Cyril said, I'll have them removed.
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"Thank you for today, Teacher Geek."
"P-please look forward to next week too!"
"Thank you. Excuse me."
"Alright, be careful on your way home~"
This week's classes ended without any major problems, and the study group that runs until 5 PM after school also ended, and I saw off Bern, Melia, and Cyril.
*Phew*, it's finally over. Last week, five students, including those from a marquis family, were expelled, so there were no major incidents this week. Students who were resistant still glare at me, but they no longer cause disturbances that interfere with other students, so that's enough.
A few more students have shown enthusiasm in class, and a trickle of other students have started coming to the afternoon study group to ask questions. It seems that many students genuinely want to learn magic; they just needed the right environment.
"Now for the S-class practical lesson. Hmm, it's a problem when one student has too much influence."
The only issue is the S-class practical lesson. As usual, Eliza, the third princess of this country, does not participate in the practicals, so the other students also don't participate. She seems to be taking the lecture classes seriously, and she is listening to my lectures properly.
Well, I understand her feeling that the third princess has little need to learn Defense Magic, and it's my motto that forcing unmotivated students to do so is pointless. Instead, if her test scores are poor, I will give her a low evaluation without mercy.
Let me be clear, I have no favoritism. I will never accept bribes, and regardless of status, if your grades are poor, I will mercilessly give you the lowest evaluation, even if you are the third princess.
"Well then, this time after class on the weekend is the best golden time. I'll enjoy it with some good sake! And tomorrow and the day after, I'll be buried in research!"
This is what they call "Hana Kin" (Flower Friday) in my old world, the best time. For a salaryman working five days a week, this time is more important than anything else!
"All staff, please gather in the staff room immediately. I repeat, all staff, please gather in the staff room immediately."
"..."
As the announcement for an emergency staff assembly echoed throughout the school building, my Hana Kin came to an abrupt end. It's past closing time, though...
I shouldn't have made such a speaker magic tool...