Chapter 224 A meeting with the Vice Principal?
(POV: Lumiere)
Soon, we arrived at the vice principal's office, and Celese confidently knocked on the door.
"Come in~~"
The sound of an alluring voice beckoned us to enter, and as we pushed open the door, my eyes were immediately drawn to the stunning figure sitting behind the desk.
Vice Principal Abaddon Dark.
A woman of unparalleled beauty, greeted us with a warm smile.
Her long, silver locks cascaded down her back, and her piercing red eyes represented wisdom and power. Her form-fitting black dress hugged her every curve, accentuating her enchanting figure, and a long red scarf adorned her neck, adding an intriguing dash of color to her ensemble.
As Abaddon finished scribbling on a paper, her eyes flickered over Celese and Aurora.
"If it isn't my favorite royalty," she smiled.
"It's great to see you again Vice Principal Dark." Celese tilted her head with a smile.
Aurora responded with a charming smile, "We're doing just fine," she said. "What about you?"
"Likewise, my dear," Abaddon replied calmly.
Celese nodded gracefully.
"So what brings you to my office?"
"Oh," Celese came back on topic. "Well, I brought a recommendation for the university?s additional teacher."
Abaddon's interest was piqued, and she leaned forward, "What subject?"
"Magical Engineering," Celese replied.
Abaddon turned her gaze towards me, mildly curious.
Sensing her skepticism, I stepped forward, determined to make my case.
"I'll be the one applying for the role of instructor," I said.
Abaddon scrutinized my petite frame, her quill tapping against her chin as she sized me up.
After a moment of silence, she finally asked the question that was looming in the air.
"Do you have any qualifications?"
"Nope," I comfortably replied.
Abaddon's lips curled into a subtle smile. "That might be a problem," she uttered.
Not having qualifications to teach Magical Engineering? Seriously? It's not even a problem.
I know for a fact that I'm better than almost everyone they can find with those so-called qualifications.
Teaching these students which wire goes where? Come on, I have way better things to do.
The only reason I even took this gig was to see Lucretia again.
And now they're asking me for qualifications? Give me a break.
Truth be told, I'm the one doing them a friggin? favor here.
"I don't think it'll be a problem, Vice Principal..." I informed her with a calm demeanor.
She raised an eyebrow elegantly, her scarlet eyes fixated on me.
"What'd you mean?" she asked.
With a gentle smile, I explained, "My decision to teach here isn't because I'm in need of a good pay or jobless. I actually just want to assist in any manner I can."
"Hm?" Abaddon uttered.
It was evident my sudden assertiveness caught her by surprise.
I continued, making sure my words were respectful yet confident.
"It's evident that the university's in need of all the help it can get. And when an individual as capable as myself offers to teach, qualifications shouldn't hold as much weight."
A subtle smirk curved Abaddon's lips. "Confident, are we?" she remarked.
I replied with a slight smile, making it clear that my intention was not to be impolite. "I simply wanted you to know my thoughts, Vice Principal," I said earnestly.
Abaddon nodded, gesturing her approval. "Honesty?s always welcome in my office," she said, acknowledging my forthrightness.
But those words coming from an archdemon, felt unreal.
With that, Abaddon gracefully rose from her seat, extending her hand towards me in a gesture of welcome. "Welcome to Aldnoah Magic University," she said warmly. I accepted her handshake.
We exchanged smiles.
But then, to everyone's surprise, including my own, Abaddon drew me closer and pulled me into a tight embrace. Aurora and Celese watched in astonishment as Abaddon whispered softly in my ear, "You're special."
"Huh?" I uttered. "I don't understand."
A devious giggle escaped her lips. "It's not important," she said.
As abruptly as the embrace had begun, she released me and settled back into her chair.
A contented sigh escaped her lips.
"I suppose you have everything ready for your classes tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow?" I echoed, caught off guard.
Aurora, sensing my confusion, spoke up. "Did you forget?"
"Forget what?" I asked.
"I could've sworn I told you classes begin tomorrow," said Celese.
I paused for a moment. "Eh?" in the end, that was the only word that left my mouth.
Celese shrugged. "Well, in all honesty, classes actually started a few days ago. We're just filling in the empty spots and recruiting more students to the school," she explained nonchalantly.
"But... I don't even have anything planned to teach them yet..."
I felt a sense of unease creep up my spine.
There was nothing I hated more than having zero prep time. I hated having to improvise and it seemed like almost every time I was forced to do that same thing.
Hey Lumiere, become the village head!
Hey Lumiere, marry my daughter!
Hey Lumiere, marry my daughter as a form of a peace treaty!
Hey Lumiere, come develop my viscounty!
Hey Lumiere, come help teach at a university!
Hey Lumiere, I'm carrying our child!
Okay, I know, the last two were likely my fault— I could've easily told Celese and Aurora no, but I really do want to see Lucretia again. And teaching the same subject with her just made things easier.
And for my child, well I can't say I didn't enjoy my night with Isadora.
It was awesome.
Abaddon leaned back in her chair, a sly smile curving her lips.
"Ah, yes. While I do agree that the university is in need of all the help it can get, being qualified doesn't automatically mean you're the ideal magical engineering teacher," she said.
I furrowed my brow, perplexed by her statement. "What do you mean?" I asked, confused.
Abaddon leaned forward, her voice dropping to a hushed tone.
"Your class tomorrow won't be a traditional lecture. It'll be more like a presentation or a demonstration of your skills, a test of how well you can engage and teach the students."
I blinked, absorbing her words. "So... I need to impress the students?" I repeated, still struggling to grasp the concept.
Abaddon nodded slowly, a knowing smile playing on her lips.
"Precisely. It's one thing to be a good teacher, but another thing entirely to truly connect with the students and effectively deliver your message."
I couldn't help but let out a sarcastic chuckle. "Oh, I see. So it's not just about impressing you, but about impressing the students too," I said dryly.
Aurora clapped her hands once. "I'm sure you can do it! Just be yourself and show them your passion for magical engineering," she encouraged.
"Of course," I replied with the most unenthusiastic enthusiasm.
How did things even get like this?
All I wanted was to register in a Merchant Guild for goodness sake.
And now this?
Lucretia better be worth it...
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