I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

85.Survival Rule #4: Escape Is an Important Matter (3)

“How much is it?”

“What?”

“How much will it cost?”

Why is this guy like this? The grandfather, whose eyes were half-rolled, grabbed my wrist and said an embarrassing line that seemed like something out of a drama. I rolled my eyes because I was embarrassed by the sudden situation, but other people were making dumb expressions as if they were just as embarrassed as me.

“I am Karina…’S escort knight.”

“Huh, okay. The basis of negotiation is to raise the ransom. “The young friend is wise.”

What kind of bullshit is this?

There are degrees of arbitrary interpretation. I took my gaze away from the crazy old man who was talking to himself and only agreeing with me, and when I gestured to Gilbert for help, he also looked embarrassed and avoided my gaze.

You must be bothering me. I heard they were on the board of directors of the world’s best academy, so I thought they were dignified and relaxed people, but I never would have guessed that they were actually senile old people. I gently pressed the hand of the old man who was trying to take money out of his pocket and clearly refused.

“I am Karina’s escort knight. “I have no intention of leaving this position.”

“Can’t you think again?”

Huh. Look at how hard you put your hands.

In the absurd scene of a power struggle between someone who wants to give money and someone who refuses to give money, a person who seemed sane finally spoke up.

“James. Take it easy. “What on earth is this?”

“You can say things like that because you don’t know the value of this person! “Look at this man’s abilities!”

“I don’t know what I don’t know! Do you think I, a businessman, don’t know the value of a man who can do the work of hundreds of workers by himself? “I’m saying don’t try to take it away!”

“Under! You probably know less than me, the civil engineering guild leader! “You look like a bald person who only knows money!”

Is this grandfather the head of the civil engineering guild? I immediately looked away from him, recalling bad memories from the civil engineering guild. I don’t know about other places, but I don’t go there.

“What?!”

Well, I wish old people would stop fighting over their egos because it’s ugly. I came to get approval for construction, not to watch dog fighting. I sat on a chair made with skill and leisurely waited for the fight to end. Because I knew from experience that when I was about to faint, someone else would take care of stopping me.

“Would you like to sit down?”

“…I ask for one too.”

“Production.”

“That skill looks really comfortable.”

“Not as much as I thought.”

“I see.”

I got bored and glanced at him. It was noticeable that he was unable to hide his discomfort, crossing and uncrossing his legs as he waited for the situation to end.

Well, what can a guard captain do here?

I looked away again and yawned as I watched the fight between high-ranking people that was not even worth watching.

I want to go back quickly.

At times like this, it would be more rewarding to watch Milia running around on a kickboard.

“Can’t both of them stop!”

How long had it been since I sat diagonally in my chair and watched the chaos? The roar that signaled the end of the fight shook the tunnel.

It finally appeared.

I looked at the old man who had just entered the tunnel and had the energy of a wild beast. The old man began scolding the two with a cruel look on his face, as if he would pull out his sword at any moment.

“What on earth are these people who are old enough to do?!”

“Merlin…”

Is this person the principal and chairman of the board as expected? He is an old man with an incredible background, being one of the few archmages on the continent and a collateral lineage of the royal family. A man who, if he gets a job as a wizard, must first try to be liked. The old man’s gaze collided with mine.

A gaze that explores me.

I confidently made eye contact with him as he looked at me as if he was trying to delve into my essence. Do I need to be scared? The eyes of his are not as scary as those of a hydra cub.

“Hoo. “It’s quite a thing.”

“Principal Merlin, you are a tremendous talent. Look at this! “This passage was dug in 10 minutes!”

“10 minutes?”

One of the anonymous board members pointed to the tunnel I had dug. Traces of the digging I showed to persuade the board of directors. At first, Principal Merlin looked at me as if I was wondering what the big deal was, but then he illuminated the tunnel with magic, then looked at me and asked.

“There is no sign of magic.”

“I dug it myself with a shovel.”

“With a shovel? “It’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard in my life.”

Should I dig again? I quietly lifted the shovel and found a suitable spot.

As I stopped at an appropriate spot, numerous gazes fell on my back. I’ve been getting it so many times that I’m used to it now. After drawing a line on the wall with a shovel and getting an estimate, I took a few steps back and grabbed the shovel.

Let’s start again.

The blade of my shovel mercilessly dug into the hard soil.

Dirt splatters on my face. It’s a familiar thing. There was a time when I was attacked by a skeleton while digging on an uninhabited island, so compared to there, it was like child’s play.

One.

Two.

Three.

I diligently moved the shovel. Because it was more efficient to work hard on this kind of work rather than taking it easy. A series of tasks such as constantly digging ahead, making estimates by eye, refining the soil with skill, and digging the soil again. When I thought I had dug the passage to the right depth, I turned and got out.

“…That’s amazing. “I can’t believe a human body can do this.”

…This old man’s eyes are a bit dangerous.

I remembered the Wizard’s Guild examiner asking me if I wanted to become an experiment. That look in your eyes just then. Very interesting eyes.

I quickly opened my mouth before the principal spoke.

“How is it. Are you interested in investing?”

In response to my question, the principal stroked his beard and made a worried face, then looked at me to see if he had organized his thoughts and asked back.

“I heard that I can do it on my own… Is this true?”

“That’s right.”

Other people only get in the way. Because it was much more efficient to work with my shovel and skills. The principal discussed my words with the board members, then approached me again and asked.

“Three percent of the budget. Is that enough?”

I don’t know exactly how much, but 3% of the Academy’s total budget is enough. It will be at least a thousand gold coins.

“It’s enough.”

I quietly held the principal’s hand out in front and shook it.

Contract established.

Now let’s get ready.

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“…Whew. “You really are not.”

Lennie folded up the letter she was holding in her hand and handed it to me. She opened it and read it, and the name Colossus Silverwood caught her eye. Did this person even send me a letter? I should have looked into it when I grabbed it.

“Well, can you hide it for a little bit? If this continues, it seems like I will die from overwork first?”

When I looked at Leni after hearing that, I saw a tired look on her face. Should I share the administrative duties? But I can’t tell even if I look at it.

“How about requesting that a priest be dispatched to take full charge of administration?”

“How do you know if that person is trustworthy or not?”

Come to think of it, that’s right. I had forgotten, but since traitors have appeared one after another in the church, I cannot be sure whether they are entirely members of the Kalon Church even if I request dispatch. It’s really difficult to select people. It might be better to hire a useful person among those close to you…

There may be talk of fraudulent hiring and all, but the important thing is trust. As long as your ability is at an appropriate level, you can develop it and use it.

“I see.”

“Well, let’s skip this matter. Anyway, you got the construction job. There was quite a bit of budget allocated to us, and we also received quite a bit of investment from Silver Wood Upper. “It looks like he’s really excited to recruit you.”

Should I like this or not?

If I have some free time in the future, I’ll try to save money by at least taking orders for construction there.

If you want to see the ending, the more capital you have, the better. In particular, it was advantageous to accumulate capital in order to utilize my skills.

My production skill has the limitation of only being able to use materials that exist around me, so it would be much easier if I could purchase expensive and powerful materials and use them as a skill.

A skill that becomes stronger with a lot of money.

That is production.

“So, when do you plan on starting? “I’d like to schedule something… “

“Starting today.”

“What?”

“Today. It will be completed within 15 days.”

Specifically, until the final exam.

The next incident is scheduled to occur during the final exam.

“15 days? Really?”

I nodded. At my words her her her, Leni looked at me with an expression of uncertainty as if she should believe this or not. Did 15 days seem too short? I think I can work while saving time by sleeping for 15 days.

“Just take it easy and it will only take a month..”

“My junior came in, but it doesn’t look like he came in…”

“I’m sorry.”

“No. Anyway, this is work for Karina. Right?”

It was a Lenny-style reaction that would be lenient when only Karina was involved. As Leni said, it is right to create an escape route for Karina.

“I will try to complete it as quickly as possible.”

“No. Be safe. Be safe. “It would be a disaster if it was done rashly and collapsed due to poor construction.”

“I get it. And I will call someone to help me with the work.”

“What? “Who?”

“We have the right talent.”

Well then, let’s get started quickly. I had to bring in people to help me before I started, so it was better to start quickly.

I left the office and walked diligently toward my next destination.

I hope you don’t refuse.

If you were presented with a gold coin in front of you, you wouldn’t even think of refusing it.