Chapter 77
“Okay, Professor.”
I got up from my seat and went straight to Marie’s professor’s room.
profit-
Unlike before, when the classroom was covered with various materials and thick books, it was in a fairly tidy state.
Various materials and books were piled up like a mountain in the corner of the professor’s room.
‘It seems that the completion of the research thesis is in the final stages.’
With that thought in mind, I opened my mouth.
“What do you mean, Marie Jane?”
“Your personality is very urgent. First, we sit down and talk.”
Marie smiled and said.
I sat on the sofa. where I used to sit.
“What kind of tea would you like?”
“·······There is also the next lecture, so it would be better if you omit the car.”
I said with a firm expression.
I’m sure they’ll make mint tea or mint chocolate latte.
am i crazy
I don’t like it even for free. I don’t like it even if they give me money to eat.
“···That’s right. I got some good stuff from a store I know… It’s a pity.”
Marie, who grew pale, sat down across from me.
“Then they say you’re busy, so let’s get right to the point.”
“thank you.”
I sincerely thank you.
“·······Theo, the research papers that have been of great help to you are almost complete. Only the review stage remains.”
“okay.”
Also, my prediction was correct.
There are few reasons why the messy professor’s room should be tidy every time I come.
“So I’m going to give a presentation at the association’s regular academic seminar. I hope you’ll come along.”
“Is there any reason why I should accompany you?”
It was strange.
I am not an assistant professor under Marie, I am just a student.
Academic seminars are held at the Society’s headquarters in the capital of the Kingdom.
Even if you take the circular wagon, it will take a day round trip.
Marie said with a deep smile.
“Of course it is. Theo, you are the co-author of this research paper.”
“············”.
Co-author of the research paper?
What does this mean?
I’m a little confused.
Anyway, in this case, the rule of thumb is to bounce it once.
I quickly strengthened [Twisted Nobility’s Dignity] and looked at Marie calmly.
“You don’t have to worry about it that much. From the beginning, I didn’t even want to be a co-author, I just wanted to help.”
“Heh heh, of course I know. You helped me for no purpose.”
Saying that, Marie’s eyes scanned my body.
Drooling.
Marie came closer to me and continued.
“But I’m going to ask you one thing. Did you really think that I would only post my name in the thesis?”
“yes.”
I answered without hesitation.
Of course, I thought I would just post my own name.
Marie is a character with a lot of desire to succeed.
Besides, because he is from commoners, he is being checked by many noble warriors, so he is even more passionate about his career.
[Help Marie with her research and owe her a debt.]
Besides, this was my original plan.
After that, Marie let out a short sigh.
“It’s a little sad that I looked like that. Even if I look like this, am I an educator?”
“Ah yes.”
I answered briefly as well.
And I thought.
‘What’s your plan?’
Marie’s research paper will certainly make a big splash in the industry.
And she’s not an idiot motherf*cker. Smart.
The title of the youngest professor of the Department of Heroes was not taken for granted.
He even said that I pretended not to know.
But you wouldn’t know how stupid it is to share the ball as a co-author.
‘Hmm.’
After thinking for a while, I finally came up with the result.
‘Do you want to have a lasting cooperative relationship?’
Academic seminars are only open to incumbent veterans.
And there is a big difference between an incumbent soldier and a student.
Armed forces aside, there is a marked difference in experience in crisis response capabilities and insight.
Of course, just by attending an academic seminar for an academy student, it will become a big topic.
Numerous newspapers will publish articles about me.
You can’t go without rumors.
Reputation management couldn’t get any better than this.
‘This was not the case in this work.’
Nike isn’t stupid, but she doesn’t have deep insight. It’s not my style to talk.
But well, the future has already changed a lot.
He said he would do me a favor like that, but there is no reason to refuse.
Eventually, I reached out to Marie, who was looking at me with subtle eyes.
“Let’s accompany you.”
“Heh, I see.”
Marie smiled and took my hand.
“Thank you for the great opportunity. When is the schedule?”
“Two weeks later, Saturday. It’s a parking lot with midterm exams.”
“Okay. Let’s leave the schedule blank.”
“Yes, I will prepare the necessary items separately. Oh, and-“
Marie pulled out a thick paper from the desk drawer and handed it to me.
“It’s a completed thesis. I’d like to ask if it’s okay. Theo Lin Walderk.”
“I do. Marie Jane.”
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All classes on Wednesday are over.
. . . Marie’s thesis did not require review.
It was close to perfect.
Of course, that’s mostly what I said.
Thinking like that, while I was packing my luggage.
“Theo! Isn’t there something going on today?”
Suddenly, Aisha, who was standing next to me, said.
···Oh right.
I was going to teach him swordsmanship.
But I’m not in good shape.
The muscle pain is still weighing on you.
“What, what? What else is going on? It’s so great! You were supposed to teach me swordsmanship. At this time yesterday!”
Aisha pursed her lips.
“·······No, it’s nothing special. Let’s go to the training ground.”
“yes.”
I finished packing my things and went out of the classroom.
“Let’s go together!”
Aisha followed me like a rabbit.
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Inside the training ground for the Warriors’ Faculty.
I frowned as I looked at Aisha.
‘I haven’t grown up at all…’
I sighed inwardly.
“Young learning is slow.”
“Ummm… It’s definitely fun to learn, right? But when I’m training alone, I’m not very motivated.”
“Most of the time, that’s the law.”
I said quietly.
Aisha looked up at me.
“So… please give me some motivation.”
“why me.”
I said bluntly.
Motivation is something you have to find on your own.
A sleeper can be awakened, but one who pretends to be asleep cannot be awakened.
I’ve been thinking that way.
Aisha said hurriedly.
“That’s right…! I’m the head of the Walderk family. As the next head of the family, taking responsibility for the vassal is a natural right and duty, isn’t it?”
“······Hmm.”
is it?
By the way, why am I kicking?
It’s unclear if he’ll be able to graduate from the Faculty of Heroes with excellent grades.
I am a person who will stay in this world for a while and then disappear.
Anyway, there are some people who are not motivated by themselves and need constant motivation from outside.
·······No, not many.
Besides, Aisha is a child that needs constant use.
I can’t help it.
“Okay. What can I do?”
“Ugh~”
Aisha pondered for a moment before continuing.
“If I hit even one of you, Theo, please grant me one wish.”
“no.”
I simply refused.
I know what you want me to do
I don’t deserve anything
Aisha said sternly.
“Choi Cha-am, how about this? If I hit even one of you, I’ll teach you swordsmanship three times a week!”
“What is the deadline?”
“Ummm… until graduation-“
“no.”
“Then 3rd grade-“
“no.”
“Then until the second year-”
“no.”
“········Chee, then only until the first year.”
“Hmm.”
If that’s the case, it’s worth listening to.
Most of the 3rd and 4th graders are out and about, so they are busy. At that time, I have to use all the internal and external means I can to become a top-ranking student.
“i get it.”
“Really? Is there no softness?”
“okay.”
Aisha looked up at me with bright red eyes.
“Whoever is to become the master of the great Walderk family… isn’t he going to change his words or say something like that later, right?”
“I know.”
I nodded.
Anyway, Aisha.
He sees me too much for a meal.
If you look at your skills now, you wouldn’t be able to even brush my collar, let alone one shot.
She’s not in good shape, but she can be fooled enough.
I gripped the long sword for sparring, and took a stance.
“Then come first. Don’t give up your advance.”
I waved my hand to Aisha.
Come on, let’s try yang school too.
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lost.
To be precise, in 28 seconds, I allowed Aisha to take one hit.
“Ah, did you say there is no softness? No matter what happens in the future~ No matter the exam period, rain or snow~ Are you going to teach swordsmanship three times a week?”
Excited, Aisha snorted beside her.
“······i get it.”
I frowned and answered.
·········What the hell is it, my?
Even if you were in good shape, you wouldn’t be able to win without an Overlord, right?