"Ugh... I will exterminate humans..."
Perhaps because the tower wasn't fully completed, Yuren, who was gradually revealing his form, looked as if he had lost his reason.
A monster with only the instinct 'Exterminate humans' remaining.
That is why he is even more threatening.
"W, what is that!"
Astonished screams burst out from the mouths of people arriving belatedly.
"Roooar!"
Yuren roared.
Just with that, my whole body tingles.
"Humans... I will exterminate all...!"
"Oh, God..."
In this situation, the sight of clergymen looking for God is absurd.
With just one touch from that bastard, everyone here will be able to have an interview with that God they seek so much.
But I don't want to see God or anything.
If possible, for a long time.
I want to live.
Looking at the immense hand Yuren was wielding, I shouted desperately.
'Borrow it quickly, fuck!'
[You borrow the skill of
***
"Aaaah-!"
Something massive wielding toward Lucas.
A scream sensing the end burst out from Karin's mouth.
Boooom-!
Would the sound of a meteorite slamming into the ground be like this.
This felt as if human strength couldn't handle it, like divine punishment recorded in the scripture.
'It's... the end.'
Not just Lucas.
If we can't stop that, the fate of the continent is over, and the Holy Empire that created such an existence is also over.
It's not that she's worried about her own safety.
The fact that the Holy Empire itself defiled the name of the God they serve tormented her.
Now that monster will trample us, and we will face a death without rest for the sin of defiling divinity.
Karin's eyes squeezed shut.
"Uh, uh uh?"
To her ears, exclamations full of people's doubt were being heard.
What is it, what could it be.
The scene reflected in her cautiously opened eyes was—
Truly unbelievable.
***
This novel is the masterpiece of author Hureta, a novel where the protagonist professor is literally 'dog' strong.
Throughout reading this novel, I had to despair at my writing skills and be stuck in endless depression.
I used to be jealous seeing it on a roll even after going paid.
'To think such a work would become my lifeline now.'
Life is a series of such ironies.
"Human... alive..."
"Did you think I would die? Are you surprised I'm alive?"
I retorted while holding the bastard's arm tightly.
The protagonist's skill in the work, 'Semester Start'.
This skill, literally the essence of the 'Human itself is strong' skill.
"Do you know why the professor is strong?"
Crack-
I extended my clenched fist straight to the bastard's face.
"Because, the 'Semester Start's."
"Not fun..."
Thwack-
Kabaaaaaang!
The bastard couldn't finish his words and was 'extinguished' just like that.
Don't ever ignore dad jokes again.
Thud-
In the place where the bastard was extinguished, only the rosary symbolizing Yuren remained and fell pitifully.
"Phew..."
I want to collapse just like this, but I can't.
Because of the people running from over there.
"Professor Lucas, are you alright!"
"I am fine. Anyway, I ask for your understanding for dealing with Yuren arbitrarily without the Holy Empire's consent."
"No. If not for Professor Lucas... we would have had to face a bigger danger. Rather, the Holy Empire expresses gratitude to Professor Lucas."
"Now that the situation seems to be resolved amicably, let's talk about something a bit more constructive. As a third party seeing this, doesn't the Holy Empire have a lot to repay to Professor Lucas and Chancellor Heinz?"
Alan brought up the main point very unhesitatingly.
Doing the work I should do instead of me, respect wells up vigorously.
"What the Holy Empire did at the conference must have already spread to the entire continent through mass media..."
The incident the Holy Empire caused just to take me alone must have spread to the entire continent by now.
Attention would have been focused on Aeroc and Glasco, and the continent would be sharp about the events that happened here.
Why, because I made it that way before coming here.
"If Professor Lucas returns safely, naturally a tag of suspicion will be attached to the Holy Empire. The Holy Empire advocating 'World Justice' detaining Professor Lucas by framing him with nonsensical false charges... Furthermore, even Chancellor Heinz, the best scholar representing the continent and a Sage..."
"Compensation for this old man is fine. The fact that I was confined here in Bert hasn't been revealed yet..."
"Chancellor."
I cut off Heinz's words trying to pass it over nicely.
"Vice-Chancellor Ronald knows. He is worrying a lot."
"Mm?"
"But if he knows the Chancellor refused the Holy Empire's 'goodwill'..."
"Mmm!"
A small convulsion occurred in Heinz's body.
Ronald, a thorough pragmatist.
What would happen if he hears the news that he refused what he should naturally receive on his own.
Thinking about my professor interview...
It will never be a pretty picture.
"Even without that, we were planning to prepare the best compensation plan the Holy Empire can do."
Fortunately, it seems Karin had a conscience.
"I have one favor to ask of you all."
"What is it?"
"What is it?"
"Please bury what Yuren did."
"No, bury that? Are you in your right mind now!"
"If Yuren's matter bursts out, Bert's position will be shaken. In a situation where we are in the middle of a war with demons, Bert's role is more important than anything. The Holy Empire must continue to stand firm as the vanguard against demons."
That way I live.
It cannot be denied that Bert's role is big in the current war situation.
If the Holy Empire's position is shaken and its power weakens due to Yuren's matter, it will only be a danger to me, with absolutely no benefit.
I have to look far ahead.
"Professor Lucas..."
['Karin Seitra's favorability increases drastically. +50]
['Karin Seitra' sends you unconditional support.]
Karin, not knowing my true intentions, perhaps moved, her favorability increased drastically.
It's better to receive support than hatred from a Saintess.
"Ah, please exclude compensation for me from the discussion. Just taking measures so that no influence reaches my students is enough."
"N, no. We cannot do that."
Of course you should say that.
I would have been disappointed if you accepted it at once.
"Then..."
Pretending to ponder gravely, I picked up the rosary dropped by the extinguished Yuren.
"This should be enough."
"That is..."
Perplexity arose on Karin's face.
This is the token of the Conclave.
It is no different from representing the voting rights of the Holy Empire.
It wasn't something to be handed over to an outsider.
But the reason I specifically picked this up is because this rosary is absolutely necessary.
This rosary imbued with the Divine Power of the Cardinal-level Yuren and the energy of chaos originating from Atan Tower.
"I understand. I will give Yuren's rosary to Professor Lucas. However..."
Is there a condition?
If they touch it claiming to purify it or something, things will get complicated.
"Our hearts are uncomfortable with just that. We will prepare a compensation plan separately, so please do not refuse."
"...I will do so."
I was relieved it wasn't the worst I thought of.
Rough compensation plans were discussed, and it was decided to talk about more details through respective spokespersons.
Neither I nor Heinz have personalities suited to avoid being taken advantage of, so the judgment was that it's better to leave it to Romero or Ronald.
It was decided to contact Aeroc and Glasco to inform them of the detailed circumstances and proceed with a three party talk in the near future.
Truly, everything is over.
"Our Holy Empire Bert will not forget Professor Lucas's grace. Whenever Professor Lucas wants, Bert will become your strength. I swear all this before the name of the Lord God."
Ah, yes. Please do so.
"I will set the destination of Shining Road to Glasco."
From Bert to Glasco is instantaneous.
Because there is the Shining Road.
Of course, we can't enter inside Glasco due to the barrier, but isn't this something.
Just stepping on the path of light shortening that long distance this shortly had convenience beyond magic engineering.
We arrived at the main gate of Glasco in an instant.
Those who heard the news in advance were waiting in front of the main gate.
"Professor!"
"Professor Lucas, H, Heinz, my friend..."
Rit welcomed me first, and behind her, Ronald ran out.
"You went through a lot, went through a lot."
He patted my shoulder a couple of times and immediately examined Heinz.
Actions dripping with deep worry.
"Ronald, seems you suffered unnecessary heartache because of me. Your presbyopia has become even more wrinkled."
"Right. The matters you have to approve are piled up this high!"
"My, my friend's jokes."
As much as the long friendship between Ronald and Heinz, Heinz's attitude also looked infinitely comfortable.
But affection was buried in that comfort, continuing a reunion like separated families.
"This is not the time for this, now, what is everyone doing! Hurry and escort the Chancellor."
Professors supported Heinz and disappeared into Glasco.
As the professors disappeared, Ronald turned his body toward me and approached.
"I heard the whole story. That you went to the Holy Empire because of Heinz."
"It happened like that."
"You went through a lot. Went through a lot."
"Not at all."
"Oh Dear, holding onto an exhausted person and lining up useless words. Hurry and go."
"I will escort you, Professor."
Leaving the luggage to Rit, the moment I was about to turn my body.
"Excuse me, Professor Lucas."
Karin called me to stop.
Then she approached me and lightly kissed my cheek.
"It is the best blessing I can give as a Saintess. May God's blessing be with the Professor's path ahead."
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"...Thank you."
At the donation that burst out of nowhere, a smile spread on my lips for some reason.
There is a king donation mixed in too, is this the power of blessing?
Amazing, Saintess's blessing!
['Karin Seitra's favorability increases drastically. +20]
['Rit (Lilith)'s favorability decreases -10]
"T, th, that smiling..."
"P, professor... l, let's go q, quickly... (Professor... let's go quickly...)"
...Why are these two acting like this?
***
Lucas finally returned to Glasco.
While there were students regretting the long class cancellation, there were also students who were not.
Ruina Elaim.
To her, who is originally a mage, Combat Studies was something that didn't fit her aptitude too much.
If not for her purpose, there wouldn't have been an event of advancing to this Combat Department either.
But she has already advanced, and for her purpose, she has to stick here until graduation.
At least the cancellation was long so she could endure...
'What kind of professor returns in just one day?'
Rumors circulating in Glasco say there was a huge incident in the Holy Empire, but Lucas is said to start lectures the very next day after returning.
While grumbling, it became time for the lecture to start.
Clack-
The lecture room door opened at a sharp, precise time, and Lucas, with a picturesque figure that is now tiresome to be surprised at anew, appeared exuding an elegant atmosphere.
He is really damn handsome.
Looking at it like this, I felt that the cancellation ending wasn't bad either.
Lucas scanned the students with his unique cool gaze and opened his mouth.
"The cancellation was long."
Yes, yes, you know very well.
Ruina was sarcastic inwardly.
"Prove that you guys didn't play during that time."
Yes?
What kind of sudden nonsense is this.
The flow of conversation where she thought apologies would follow completely overturned into a flow where students prove themselves.
"...We will do a simple test. I will replace the missed lectures with this."
Th, that is what kind of-!