Published at 26th of March 2019 2:25 am

Chapter 252 Side Story - Rimuru’s Elegant Escape Plan - 03

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But, what’s with students having butlers?

It feels a bit too overprotective considering that they set out to learn to be independent. Well, this world can be quite dangerous so I guess the parents would be worried.

There were mixed reviews about this but the academy decided to tolerate it.

Well, leaving that aside.

These students… did they just say ‘couldn’t prepare a better ship than this’?!

And to also insult the academy-these kids are very cocky.

That’s not something you should be saying considering that Tempest is assisting the three academies from its taxes.

I got a bit irritated and shifted my gaze towards them.

As I did that, I noticed that the other students were also not taking it well.

I mean, of course they would not.

It’s the worst pattern-to be complaining even though you’re studying for free.

Even if these kids were nobles, inside the academy, there is an ironclad rule saying that they were all equal. Although we are tolerating them bringing along guards and butlers, we are definitely not going to allow partiality towards them…

It looks like their sense of being the chosen people isn’t fading…

“Oi, you guys, that’s enough! ‘Being poor or rich is completely dependent on the family and it does not affect the student’s skill’-that’s the common ideal between all the academies, you know?!”

A red-haired youngster couldn’t tolerate it anymore and raised his voice. In response to that, the young man called Julius made a scorning expression and said over his shoulder,

“Hah, to think the likes of you stinking beasts would come directly talking to me. What blasphemy.”

“Oi?!”

Reacting to Julius, a few other students stood up.

They seem to be students of Tempest as they had prominent characteristics like monsters or demi-humans.

It is only natural for them to be angry but… hmm, what should I do?

It’s sad seeing people like these exist even 8 years after completing the academies. These things are not reported to me but it seems like there’s a need to conduct an internal audit.

“You guys, what are you doing?! Just sit down already!”

Just when I started pondering on what to do about the situation, a bald man came in and shouted.

He seems like one of the teachers and couldn’t overlook this commotion.

I thought the teacher at least wouldn’t discriminate but…

“Julius-sama, I will punish these students so please spare them. And also, I negotiated with the crew to move you to the high class section as there’s a space empty because someone cancelled. Please move there.”

And like that, he started being toady to Julius.

And the moment that teacher came in, the Tempest students looked down as if they had given up.

Seems like they gave up early thinking that they can’t win against a teacher.

“What is with that guy…”

I ended up muttering out.

“Oho, that’s thoughtful of you. However, I can’t really expect much if someone cancelled on it.”

“That is true but it will surely be better than here.”

“Hahahaha. I guess I will have to show face if Mr. Jujilas says so much. Well then, guys, let’s go.”

Saying that, the Julius party left.

That cancelled room is probably the one I was going to use.

I guess they are treating it as cancelled since I didn’t show up on time…

At situations like these, it is completely the passenger’s responsibility and so they won’t return my 10 gold coins.

‘Should I go and drive them out?’-I even ended up thinking something like that.

But, if I were to do that, things would get troublesome and there’s a chance of my identity getting revealed so I won’t, though.

But, what did he call that guy again? Jujilas? That guy is getting fired.

The management of the Ingracia Synthesis Academy is not under my jurisdiction but Tempest is supporting them with huge sums of money. With my authority, firing such a teacher will be a peace of cake.

“You, is this seat empty?”

Someone came asking me, while I was enraged at that teacher.

“Eh? Ahh, it is.”

Saying that, I shifted towards the side.

And so he happily sat beside me.

“Hey there. You ended up having to see that, didn’t you? I haven’t seen you before so you are entering the academy first time this year, right? The whole academy isn’t like that-just that there’s an old-fashioned fraction like that still remaining. We are also bothered by them. But, people like those are very few so I am sure a lotta fun things are waiting for you! So I want you to not have a weird preconception about it.”

Just as he sat, he started talking to me.

This guy is wearing an NNU uniform so he’s probably from a different academy than Julius before. But it seems like he knows him.

He also probably heard me there and this might be his way of following up.

“Is that so? Well, are you having fun?”

I thought about introducing myself but giving my real name would be bad.

So for now, I plan on leaving things as they are if he doesn’t introduce himself.

Thinking that, I asked the question.

I wanted to know his true opinion for research as it might be helpful later.

After all, it would be easy to have him talk since we are both students.

But it seems like he didn’t expect such a question since he looked surprised.

“Aha, ahahaha! You’re interesting. My name is Magnus. I might not look like it but I am a fourth year student of NNU Magic and Science Investigation Academy.”

I don’t know what he found so interesting but he burst out in laughter.

Since he introduced himself, it would look weird if I did not.

“Ah, my name is Satoru. I am heading to Ingracia to take care of something.”

“Hmm, Satoru-kun, eh? Or is it Satoru-chan?”

“Well, I would prefer -kun.”

“Got~it! So, you are also in the academy-”

The student who introduced himself as Magnus came talking to me over-familiarly.

He seems refreshing but it is kinda concerning how overly friendly he is being.

It is also a bit unpleasant how he casually comes invading my personal space. I don’t need to worry about being directly touched as I have a ‘multidimensional barrier’ up unconsciously but…

How should I explain this… like, he has this self-important attitude?

He probably doesn’t have experience of getting rejected as he’s talented.

“Hey you, you’re acting too friendly with Magnus-sama!”

I had been feeling it too but it seems that that is how it looked to others, as well.

But, it is upsetting how she says it, making it sound like I am the one being too friendly.

“Now, now, Rozari. This is Satoru-chan. He’s a new student enrolling this year. I was just about to ask him where he plans to get in to.”

Don’t joke around with me, I told you to use -kun, didn’t I?

Looks like he is quite the confident type who doesn’t really listen to others.

“But this kid… despite being less than a student who hasn’t even enrolled yet, isn’t he being too cheeky to a senpai?”

The female student called Rozari came butting into our conversation, judging me as cheeky.

Well, that’s fine and all but I don’t see any reason for them to be so self-important by being senpai when I haven’t even enrolled yet.

“Cheeky… now listen here…”

“Hmm. The only people allowed to talk to me are fourth year students. Either that, or people who are within rank 100 based on results. I am not someone people like you can speak to. If you understand then give up your seat already!”

Looks like she doesn’t plan on listening to me at all and acted like she was driving out a dog.

She probably wants the seat next to Magnus.

She probably likes him or something and I am in the way.

This is extremely bothersome.

“Even if you were to talk about being a senpai and what not, it doesn’t matter to me as I am not even a student yet. Besides, I couldn’t care less if you are a fourth year student or whatever. I don’t plan on giving up this seat so you better get lost.”

To my reply, Rozari began shaking in anger.

And then left, saying ‘you will regret this’ and giving me a scornful glance.

The general age at which students get enrolled to the academies is around 15, when the body is complete. It is normal to increase one’s fundamental academic skills at a near educational institute until then.

There’s an admission exam, so if one can pass that, they can enter the academy.

The highest grade is the 6th year grade so one would have quite the merit if they are in the fourth year.

And so it’s not like I don’t understand why she was being so pompous but I can’t accept the attitude of looking down on others.

“Oho, you can sure talk!”

“That noble, and now that woman and her meaningless pompousness, is the academy really okay?”

“Ahahaha. Well, it does hurt when you say it like that. I mean, you are considered an elite if you graduate from the academy, right? And so the people who rank high in results tend to be very arrogant. She isn’t a bad kid.”

“Hmm, I guess that needs to be fixed as well.”

“-Eh?”

“Nothing.”

I aborted the conversation to dodge the topic.

These kids are like problem children themselves.

Who knows what kind of problems my Tempest Development of Human Resources Academy is facing.

It’s a relief that that red-haired student had his ideals right but it is also a concern because he is being too docile. However, since there are some discriminating even among the teachers, this is a huge problem.

If there are students and teachers like these all over the academy, I can’t help but think there’s someone intently wanting me to know about this so that I can eliminate the corruption…

Right, for example-

[[I would like it if you stop doubting me. It’s upsetting how you are always pondering about what I am scheming. *fuming*]]

Eh, *fuming*……?

It is true that I doubted this might be one of Ciel’s scheme but she went and dodged the question before I even asked.

But, I too am learning. Judging from how she said that, she isn’t denying it.

‘I didn’t do it’-she isn’t declaring that. That was the moment I started doubting Ciel-san even more.

[[Negative. I exercise my right to remain silent.]]

Eh?! You had a right to remain silent? That’s the first I am hearing of it…

Well, that’s fine.

I do feel like that itself is like an answer.

Besides, this isn’t something I can neglect.

[[Well, then?]]

Yeah, it seems like I might need to take some drastic measures.

[[The forum is scheduled 10 days from now. There is enough time- ]]

Then, is there an unpopulated island on this flight route? With a lower level of danger, if possible.

[[I have finished searching. It seems like there is an island called the Maldolando island. There are a few monsters over rank A living there and it also looks like there is a lower class demon lord seed living there. It’s an uncivilized island so I think it suits the conditions.]]

Lower class demon lord seed?!

That’s danger level low?-or so I thought but it seems like Ciel-san is also annoyed by the students’ attitude.

I guess it’s fine. It’s a bother, so that island will do.

I thought of a plan to give the pep talk.

Arrogant people who can’t rid their noble-like feeling.

Overconfident youngsters.

Even with a sense of justice, too docile youngsters.

There’s a problem with every one of them.

The teacher is out of the question as his disposal is confirmed but I would like to believe that the students can be rectified.

And for that…

I guess I will ask for cooperation from the person who probably knows my situation at the moment. And while I am at it, might as drag in the idle ones.

[[Understood. Then, I will immediately contact—]]

And like that, I got to know of the inside situation of the academy and decided on going forward with a plan to improve it.

10 days until the forum.

The question is, whether I will be able to rectify these guys without letting them find out who I am.

Looks like first time in a while, it’s time for the teacher part of me to take the stage.

While thinking of a plan to reform these distorted students, I was feeling excited.

And then, I contacted the only person who knew about my movement.

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