Subscriber of the Gods - Chapter 85: You Who Rolled Over Like Ivy

Ethan was laughing inside.

‘I can’t believe I found a follower of the Moon this easily.’

Martynas Lane was a follower of the Moon.

On top of that, he had clear orders, unlike other orders.

‘Among those who will secretly move during this parents’ observation class, this guy must be the core.’

Looking at Martynas who couldn’t even raise his head in front of him, Ethan thought he could surely get results from this incident.

‘At the same time, I can carefully plan things so that the followers of the Moon don’t think their plans were interfered with or failed.’

Then the future Ethan knew wouldn’t change.

“Martynas Lane.”

“Yes, yes!”

“Raise your head.”

The frightened Martynas raised his head. It was a look that seemed to think his life was over since he had tried to mentally influence an Apostle.

“Because of you alone, the grand plan almost collapsed. Martynas, who is the bastard who chose garbage like you as a Second Order? Tell me that name.”

“I’m sorry! I’m really sorry! I acted too rashly. Please forgive me just this once.”

Ethan pressed Martynas. Martynas currently believed Ethan was an Apostle.

The Apostles were the most beloved of the Dawn Council, which the Followers of the Moon belonged to and believed in.

‘Their strength is also tremendous. Even the Twelfth Apostle, who is evaluated as the weakest among the Twelve Apostles, is very strong.’

He could be as strong as Ivecar’s Principal, Ghost Sword, or even stronger.

So he had to act convincingly.

“First, take out everything you got from the organization. Originally I should have killed you here, but I will show mercy and see your actions in the upcoming grand plan.”

“Yes, yes, I understand. I’m really sorry, ugh.”

Martynas took out a pouch from his clothes. He also took off all the bracelets, rings, and necklaces he had on his arms.

‘They’re artifacts that would fetch a good price if sold.’

Since he was a Second Order, it looked like he had received quite a lot from the Dawn Council.

When Ethan looked in the pouch, it was quite heavy.

‘It’s not just gold coins. Various things are inside.’

“Please give me orders, Apostle.”

“Let’s talk in detail about the grand plan.”

At Ethan’s words, Martynas swallowed hard once and then spoke.

Since he hadn’t recognized the Apostle and had tried to mentally influence him, he understood why the Apostle would suspect him.

“My role in this parents’ observation class is to open the door.”

To open the door.

That was exactly the order Martynas had received.

“So even though, you tried to drag me in because you wanted to score points?”

“I’m sorry. It seems my actions to eagerly work for the organization went too far. I really am sorry.”

Martynas bowed his waist again.

Ethan quickly organized his thoughts.

‘So opening the door was his original mission.’

“Are the collaborators ready to welcome?”

Opening the door meant someone was coming in from the outside. As Ethan roughly guessed correctly, Martynas nodded.

“Yes, we’re fully prepared!”

‘An order other than First Order?’

It was information that wasn’t in the First Order’s orders.

‘It looks like they deliberately gave separate orders to other orders. Because the Firsts are precious talents. In case they get involved and killed or suspected, the time invested so far would be wasted.’

“I’m extremely worried if you know that collaborator after failing to recognize me and trying to mentally influence me.”

“I’m sorry, Apostle. My orders didn’t state who the collaborator was. I only received orders to open the door and welcome the outside collaborator…”

Martynas trailed off.

Ethan roughly grasped how the situation was unfolding.

The outside collaborators were probably the guys who would make contact from Grand Horn.

When Martynas opened the door, the collaborators would come in and kill the target.

That would be the end of Martynas’s job.

Martynas must have realized that fact as well.

That’s why he might see this opportunity to advance from Second Order to First Order, and seemed to have tried his hand on Ethan in the process.

‘He has to produce definite results in order to move up.’

He probably hadn’t carried out any proper work since infiltrating Ivecar.

Even if he did, it was just playing the stepping stone role, not the core of the work.

‘Since he’s a mid-level teacher.’

He must have been anxious.

Ethan saw through such psychology of Martynas.

The bastard might see this again as an opportunity.

“Then you’d know the target, right?”

“Yes! I know! I heard it’s Marquis Roentgen!”

“Good, I’m glad you still remember that.”

At Ethan’s words, Martynas’s face stiffened again.

‘Marquis Roentgen, just the right target to stir anxiety at the academy.’

“Martynas Lane.”

“Yes, Apostle.”

“Originally I should have killed you here. But you’ve done well so far.”

Ethan continued in a grim tone.

“But remember. With just one mistake like this, everything could collapse.”

“I’ll keep that in mind, I’ll keep that in mind! Apostle!”

Martynas shouted in a trembling voice.

Ethan grabbed his shoulder firmly.

“I’ll give you one more chance.”

“Tha, thank you!”

“There won’t be another. I’ll give you orders separately so follow those orders.”

“Yes!”

After Martynas left, Ethan sat in the empty lecture hall and organized the situation.

‘It’s not a very good idea to use this bastard as a subordinate.’

It seemed better to dispose of him in a different way than Hassen Rittle.

After thinking for a while, he decided on how to deal with him.

‘I’ll make Martynas a hero and kill him during this parents’ observation class.’

Naturally, so that the followers of the Moon don’t feel this matter was exposed or failed.

“Of course, you can use the large lecture hall, Teacher Ethan.”

“Thank you, Dean.”

“But you know, was it really your choice to take over the Magic Department class?”

The Knight Department Dean asked Ethan.

Although he did get permission to use the lecture hall, the Dean’s expression didn’t look good.

“Yes, that’s right.”

As Ethan answered, he quickly grasped why the Dean was like that.

‘Because the Magic Department and the Knight Department have traditionally been rival departments.’

Ethan was a teacher affiliated with the Knight Department. As a new teacher, he was receiving the best evaluations.

Among the students, there was no one who ignored Ethan for being from a local noble family, and everyone wanted to take Ethan’s class at least once, causing an uproar.

Moreover, the students who had already taken his classes proved that.

The teaching enthusiasm burning like this from the beginning of the semester was a phenomenon that even existing teachers were seeing for the first time.

Students who took Ethan’s classes not only studied hard in Ethan’s classes but also showed an enthusiastic attitude in other classes.

It had been so long since they saw this kind of enthusiasm that they couldn’t remember when.

So it was only natural that such an ace teacher took over a Magic Department class.

“Why? It can’t be easy to lead the Understanding the Sword Path class right now. So why did you take over another class?”

Ethan smiled.

The truth wasn’t important right now. The Knight Department Dean simply didn’t want to share the excellent new teacher Ethan with the Magic Department.

“I’m a teacher of the Knight Department, Dean.”

At Ethan’s words, the Dean slightly smiled.

“Well, of course.”

“I haven’t forgotten that obvious fact. The reason I decided to take over the Magic Department class was because my colleague, Teacher Nadia, asked me to. They were originally going to give that class to Teacher Nadia. But Teacher Nadia felt burdened, and…”

Ethan briefly explained the situation.

“Hmm… In summary, in the end there was no offer or anything from the Magic Department, right? You just wanted to help your fellow teacher and conduct a new class with your talent?”

“That’s right. Thank you for seeing it positively.”

“You’re a great teacher rarely seen these days.”

Now the Dean finally smiled.

Folding his arms, he nodded.

It seemed that with this, all distrust toward Ethan had dissipated. What he had been suspecting all along was whether the Magic Department Dean had made some kind of offer to Ethan.

But determination emanated from Ethan.

It was a resolve that he was, at the end of the day, a teacher of the Knight Department.

Observing Dean’s expression, Ethan smiled inwardly and spoke.

“Now, what I want to discuss is, since I am a teacher in the Knight Department, if possible, I’d like to take on an additional class in the Knight Department.”

“Haha, of course! There’s no doubt about Teacher Ethan’s skill now! Once this ‘Understanding the Sword Path’ class is over, I’ll personally take care of allocating another one for you.”

He already had a few classes in mind to assign.

“I also want to create a new class.”

“Hmm?”

Dean slightly tensed at Ethan’s words.

“You want to start a new class?”

“Yes, Dean.”

Dean’s face became serious again.

Taking on an existing class and creating a new one were completely different matters.

Currently, there weren’t many newly created classes within the academy.

“It’s too early. Too early even to suggest. You’ve just entered as a novice teacher. Of course, you have solid skills and achievements, unlike other novice teachers. Your evaluations within the academy are excellent too. But you still lack experience. Of course, lack of experience means there’s an absolute shortage of time.”

Dean stated with a gentle rebuke.

“To start a new class, you need more experience. Most teachers accumulate about five years. By then, you figure out your own methods and what and how to teach. But you’re still lacking in experience.”

It was a clear rejection.

However, Ethan didn’t expect Dean to approve right away.

As Dean said, no teacher with less than a year of experience had created a new class before.

“That’s a valid point. I’ve only been a teacher for a year.”

“Your abilities are impressive, I acknowledge that. But it’s too hasty. Give yourself some time.”

Ethan showed a regretful expression.

Then, after a moment of silence, he spoke again.

“Actually, after taking on the Potion Manufacturing class, the Magic Department Dean approached me with a proposal.”

The expression on the face of the Knight Department Dean changed drastically.

“…A proposal? What proposal?”

“It seems that, perhaps because I led the Potion Manufacturing class well, he suggested that I take on a completely new class.”

Ethan said so with an awkward expression.

“Of course, I refused. I am a teacher of the Knight Department.”

“He suggested you create and take on a new class? The Magic Department Dean?”

“He didn’t specify it like that, but…”

Ethan trailed off at the end of his sentence.

Although he hadn’t heard such words before, it didn’t matter.

There would be no way to verify the truth anyway.

Traditionally, there had been a rivalry not only among students but also among teachers between the Knight Department and the Magic Department.

“That won’t do.”

Dean clicked his tongue.

“Well then, can I ask about the topic of the new class you want to create? Since you mentioned wanting to start a new class, you should be prepared for it. Teacher Ethan.”

The Dean showed a firm determination that he wouldn’t easily hand Ethan over to the Magic Department.

‘If it’s at this level, I might be able to approve depending on the nature of the class I created.’

Of course, the Dean’s approval was just the first obstacle. The next step would be obtaining approval from the Principal, but Ethan wasn’t overly concerned about whether he could get the Principal’s approval.

“Of course. It’s Introduction to Practical Swordsmanship.”

The Dean’s eyes widened at Ethan’s words.

“You want to do a practical class?”

Practical classes were crucial.

However, despite their importance, they rarely came into existence as part of the curriculum.

“Practical classes are entirely imposs…”

Before the word “impossible” could be uttered, Ethan spoke up.

“Don’t worry. We’ll do it in the classroom. It won’t involve facing monsters, and it won’t be sparring either.”

“…Then what kind of practical class are you talking about?”

“I have a method in mind.”

The Dean, who had been crossing his arms with an air of confidence, sighed deeply at Ethan’s assertive attitude.

“If you have a plan, I can give my permission for now. But keep in mind that approval for class creation isn’t solely up to me. You understand, right?”

“Yes. If the Principal ultimately refuses, I will also give up.”

“Wait a moment.”

The Dean quickly left the room.

After about 30 minutes, the Dean returned, breathing heavily.

“What happened?”

“How did it go?”

“The Principal…”

The Dean made an expression as if he couldn’t believe what he was about to say.

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