Chapter: 215
If you were to ask a common student currently enrolled at Soul Academy who they respect the most within the academy, the answer will usually fall into one of two options.
One is Phoebe, the Saintess of Jushin Church.
Despite her humble origins, she became a symbol of hope for commoners after being chosen by the divine to become the saintess.
Even with a status that even the king cannot easily approach, she always maintains her humility.
Her overwhelming abilities befitting the title of Saintess.
Her beauty that stands out even from afar.
There are many reasons why she is loved by many, but generally, commoners love Phoebe for her nobility.
In the current continent, the status of commoners is not very high.
The general perception is that they are meant to serve the nobility from birth.
While a few talented individuals have made a name for themselves and become symbols of success, they are merely exceptions.
Most commoners ponder not how to live happily but how to survive.
Phoebe is the savior of those unfortunate souls.
Since she became a saintess, she has been traversing places where death looms.
To those suffering from famine…
To those bleeding from being embroiled in war…
To those born in alleyways, drifting aimlessly, waiting to disappear someday…
To those unable to even make graves in the face of disaster…
Commoners do not know what the past saintess was like.
But they know who the current saintess is.
For them, Phoebe represents a symbol of hope and evidence that a god exists in this world.
Among the commoners who have witnessed her up close, there are those who equate her with divinity. One can imagine the impact of her existence.
So, who is this Professor Luca, who is competing with Phoebe?
Despite being an unfortunate child raised in an orphanage, he started from the bottom and successfully enrolled in Soul Academy by being recognized for his talents and abilities.
After graduating from the academy, he has been active in various fields and strengthened the belief that there are no underqualified graduates among commoners.
He successfully became a professor at Soul Academy at the youngest age, creating countless talents as an educator.
A person who evaluates individuals based on their abilities and not their class.
Among those enrolled in the academy, very few speak poorly of Professor Luca.
Especially among commoner students, he is even more revered. For those with insecurities about their status, Luca is an object of envy and aspiration.
While those seeking hope look to Phoebe, those with aspirations look to Professor Luca.
Phoebe loves everyone equally and does not go beyond her bounds, but Professor Luca is different. If he cares for someone, he will willingly show favoritism and lead his students down the path to success.
To those with talent—those waiting to be shaped from the stone—their potential will make a name for themselves across the continent if they blossom.
Professor Luca reaches out to them. He polishes them into jewels that will shine in the world.
While he may not know the exact methods, it’s clear that these jewels exert influence in various parts of the continent.
Thus, anyone who enrolls in the academy expects Professor Luca to extend a hand and help complete them as jewels.
Such was the enthusiasm that when the second semester began and Professor Luca visited the classroom, many had red eyes.
Everyone was curious about who would be the one to receive Professor Luca’s grace and shine as a jewel. They hoped it might be them.
However, as they watched Professor Luca’s movements, many found their expectations unfulfilled.
Professor Luca stopped in front of a girl resting her chin on her hand, seemingly indifferent.
“Lady Allen, may I have a word with you?”
In some ways, this was an expected outcome.
If you were to ask who among this year’s incoming students demonstrated the most brilliant talent, everyone would surely name one person.
Lucy Allen.
The girl who was once called the disgrace of the Allen family.
But now, she is a monster proving that there is no failure in the bloodline of the Allen family.
Since enrolling in the academy, Lucy Allen has continued writing her own heroic tale, transforming from a hated villain to a divine being now attracting the attention of the entire kingdom in just half a year.
Her talent. Her brightness. It created the value of the person known as Lucy Allen.
Luca, who loves talented people without exception, wouldn’t possibly ignore the shining embodiment of talent that is Lucy Allen.
Those who were betting on who would gain Professor Luca’s attention could only feel bored and want to die—it was such an obvious event.
The noble students sighed, thinking “As expected,” while the commoner students felt differently.
It was jealousy.
Unlike them, who must disappear after missing a single chance, nobles only have to seize one from their many opportunities.
Jealousy towards the talent that shines so brightly it can’t be denied.
And above all, jealousy towards the one monopolizing the attention of the two figures they admire, Phoebe and Luca.
In the academy, commoners generally get along closely with each other. It’s a necessity to survive against the nobility.
Among the broad community of commoners, regardless of year, the hottest topic lately has been about the saintess.
“Doesn’t it seem like the saintess has been favoring Lucy Allen too much lately?”
One person’s remark did not bring light repercussions.
The commoner students of the academy know it well.
No matter how noble and pure the saintess may be, she is still a human being.
Thus, insisting that she loves everyone equally is a brutal demand.
If they truly wish for Phoebe’s happiness, what choice she makes ought to be respected.
However, knowing this with the mind is one thing, and feeling it in the heart is entirely different.
The saintess has reprimanded those speaking ill of Lucy Allen.
That could happen.
The saintess dined with Lucy Allen.
That could happen.
They trained together.
That could happen.
They went out to play on the streets.
That’s possible.
They tackled dungeons together.
That could be true.
And certainly, they enjoyed the festival together, defending Lucy Allen in front of various influential figures at that party.
She declared her a friend.
That much is true.
That Lucy Allen is clearly someone dear to the saintess.
To the eyes of commoners, she is bound to appear repugnant.
That a hand would reach out to someone like her made it impossible for their eyes to be anything but filled with displeasure.
“Why should I listen to a shrimp professor like you? I don’t wanna!”
Her reply to Luca’s suggestion was nothing short of a spectacle.
A shrimp professor? Referring to someone who might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as a shrimp? Rejecting his proposal?
“Lady Allen, would you consider it once more? It’s important.”
The pointed glares from the commoners bore each one’s name.
It was jealousy, hatred, hostility, and resentment.
The resentment of why those who have everything from birth should seize even their meager possessions.
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[The grace of the teacher is like heaven]
[Clear all trials set by the young professor of the academy, Luca!]
[Reward: ???]
[Failure: GAME OVER]
Sloppy God! You jerk!
Just because I grumbled a bit earlier, you’re going for revenge already?!
Is this right?!
Did I provoke you for no reason?! No! I said something because it was warranted!
If you had raised your reputation so I could feel good, I wouldn’t have said anything!
The more I think about it, the more unfair it seems.
Why is it that when you pull something weird on me, I have to just deal with it, but when I whine at you, I get punished?
Is it because you’re a god?!
Is it because you’re an absolute being compared to humans, throwing your weight around?!
Just wait. One day, you’ll regret making me your apostle and messing with me.
“Lady Allen?”
As I chewed on my lip, I snapped back to reality at Luca’s voice.
“Are you not considering changing your mind?”
Luca, you don’t understand. Until just a moment ago, I was the dominant one, but now I’m the subordinate. No matter what trial you hand down, I have no choice but to follow.
Of course, I have no intention of telling you.
If this crazy guy finds out, I can’t even guess what he might make me do.
Who knows? This world’s Luca might be a sloppy god like a perverted pedophile, giving me the trial of wearing a maid outfit and serving him.
Sloppy god still flinging insults but has me do everything!
I know. I’m aware that I’m rambling.
But if I don’t think these ridiculous thoughts, it’s so frustrating I can’t bear it!
“Okay, Professor Luca.”
“You’re clinging to a little girl, huh? I thought you were just a shrimp professor, but you’re a pervert professor? What’s the goal? Sexual harassment? Kya~ you pervert~”
“…That is not the case, Lady Allen. I am…”
Seeing the cold sweat dripping down Luca’s face as he maintains his always composed expression made me crack up.
This is why I do these things…
No, calm down.
Even if I’ve lost my mind, I shouldn’t get lost in that.
This is all a plot of the sloppy god! Am I supposed to grant his wishes?!
No way!
“Just kidding. I’ll follow you.”
“I know. I was just teasing and you looked flustered. Is this an adult? Pathetic. Well, sure. Since the pervert professor is desperate, I’ll go along with it.”
“Lady, I’m not a pervert professor; I’m Luca.”
I know. I do, but I can’t call him that. If you’re so upset, why don’t you get rid of your Mesugaki skill?
Hah. Let’s look at the bright side.
Right now, Luca thinks very highly of my talent. It’s evident he’s clinging to me to hold me back.
So if I play my cards right, I might be able to steer the trials he gives in a direction that I want. Aiding my growth, of course.
In a game, I’d pray for good quests, but this is reality, right?
I’ll become strong. Strong enough to make the sloppy god panic and the petty evil god squirm.
And then I’ll invade the divine realm and see the face of that sloppy god.
What kind of face will that guy, who indulges in all kinds of perverted acts, have?
I’ll confront him head-on. I’ll watch his grotesque, disgusting face go red.
I will make it happen!
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