- Trying to sleep, 2:00 AM -
Dav: These kids are really putting in a lot of effort.
I hope things continue smoothly until I recover all my strength and no longer have to worry about the impending calamity that will strike the world.
I wonder who that figure spying on me earlier was... What were you looking for?
For now, I won’t dwell on it.
Tomorrow, I have a mana lesson, and it’s already very late.
I’ll try to close my eyes.
- The next day -
Dav: Good morning, everyone. Please sit down and stay quiet.
(Thinking) Oh, Leo and Fin are getting along this well already?
Yesterday’s training must have brought them closer.
A boy without powers, often judged as useless, and someone with a B-rank blessing.
I hope you two stay good friends forever.)
Behave and take your seats.
Be patient for five minutes. Professor Kael Solis seems to be running late. Maybe he had some trouble on the way, so just wait.
- 10 minutes later -
Kael Solis: Professor… forgive my delay…
The Headmaster called me to his office for a quick matter.
Dav: Don’t worry about it.
Alright, let’s begin!
Today, I’ll talk to you about activating a spell using mana.
The strongest spells usually require long rituals or well-structured incantations to be powerful or fast.
You should also know that a spell can be activated without the need for verbal incantations or forced vocal rituals.
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Fin: Professor, excuse me for interrupting, but how is it possible for someone to use a spell without speaking?!
Normally, even a small spell takes about 10 seconds to cast...
Dav: That’s because you’re only focusing on the words.
Watch carefully: Fire. ( Floating Fireball )
Students: How is this possible?!
"Without an incantation?!"
"I want to learn this too!"
Dav: For today, I want you all to take notes on this in your notebooks.
Tomorrow, I’ll use one hour of my training sessions for those who want to learn quick spell activation and synchronize with their aura.
Professor Kael Solis, would you like to join me tomorrow?
Kael Solis: Tomorrow, I have the first-year high school class for mana learning…
I would love to, but I don’t think you’d want to handle another 695 students on top of the ones you already have…
Dav: That’s not a problem.
Tomorrow, bring all your students to the arena and have them sit until I arrive.
If they don’t behave, I’ll handle it myself, ahaha.
( Thinking ) My little brother should be in his class tomorrow, so it will be perfect for me to have him train with Elysia.
Their strength levels are about the same now.
I haven’t had the chance to train Gabriel properly with different class schedules… teaching him and my two nephews together will be more efficient.
I’ll make sure to combine the classes often to train them all at once.
Dav: Everyone, lunchtime has begun. You have one hour to eat and rest.
Go to the cafeteria without making a fuss.
Professor Kael Solis, would you like to join me?
Kael Solis: I’m sorry, but I’ll have to decline for today…
The director has called me again for an important matter.
Dav: Don’t worry. Maybe tomorrow or another time when you’re more available.
(Thinking) The Director is calling him too often lately.
I’ll find out why.
Cafeteria, 12:30 PM
Dav: ( Sad Thinking ) Why do they never have a damn pork hamburger, only plain chicken and other stuff I don’t usually like…
Ahh… ~ Sigh ~
I guess I’ll take some beans and croquettes… [;>;]
Iris Fontaine: (Curious ) Good afternoon, Professor!
You don’t seem very happy with the food…
Can I do something for you?
Dav: Miss Iris, good afternoon.
I’m always happy that you take care of us and our students with your wonderful cooking.
It’s just that I really like pork hamburgers and fries… (Sad)
Iris Fontaine: ( Smiling ) OH! I’ll make one just for you, Professor!
Go ahead and take a seat. I’ll bring it to you once it’s ready.
- Age: 30 years old
- Role: Academy cafeteria cook
- Appearance: Tall and slender, with long honey-brown hair and golden eyes. She has a warm smile and a welcoming aura that makes her beloved among students.
- Personality: Cheerful, kind, and always up for a chat. She has a strong maternal instinct and treats the students like younger siblings. She can be strict when needed, especially if someone wastes food.
- Abilities: An exceptional cook, capable of turning simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes. She also has knowledge of herbs and spices, allowing her to prepare meals that are either energizing or relaxing as needed.
- Fun Facts:
- Often adds secret ingredients to improve students’ moods.
- Has an adventurous past and knows some combat techniques, though she never talks about them.
- Admired by both students and professors. Some openly flirt with her, but she always dodges the topic with a smile.
Narrator: The two exchanged smiles.
Dav: Thank you very much, Miss Iris.
Narrator: She smiled, her face slightly red, and immediately went to prepare the dish for Professor Dav.
Dav: ( Thinking softly ) This is a good spot.
I’ll sit here so Miss Iris can see me without any trouble.
END OF CHAPTER - 19