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“I will explain the artificial dungeon practice.”

In the Large Training Grounds within the Academy branch.

This place is usually used for large-scale duels or festivals, but today it was being utilized for artificial dungeon practice.

And in the center stood our familiar Class A Professor, amplifying his voice with magical power.

As the homeroom teacher of Class A, is he stronger than the other professors?

Whenever all the classes gather, it seems like that professor is always in charge.

“Now, the cave-like structure behind me will be the dungeon you all will enter today.”

That dungeon looked like an artificially created cave without a doubt.

There were three of such structures lined up behind the professor.

“The inside of the dungeon is randomly equipped with traps and monsters. Your task is to cooperate with your colleagues to hunt the monsters located deep inside the dungeon.”

‘So he won’t say they’re fake until the end.’

I know that since I’ve read the novel, the monsters inside are all cleverly disguised fakes.

A magical tool that creates tangible fakes when infused with magical power.

They infused a lot of magical power into that magical tool and placed it within the artificial dungeon.

The reason for not explaining this fact is probably to awaken the alertness of the students.

If the students were to find out that the monsters are fake, some might not take the practice seriously, ultimately diminishing the meaning of the exercise.

“We will be waiting at the dungeon entrance in case of emergencies.”

But contrary to the professor’s words, there were three dungeon entrances but only two professors.

So who will watch over the remaining entrance?

The answer to that question came.

“And today, all the professors who used up too much magical power creating this dungeon are on sick leave, so we’ve requested assistance from the Adventurer’s Guild for the last position.”

“What…?”

Arthur whispered quietly enough not to be heard by the professor.

Which makes sense, as there shouldn’t be a case where professors take sick leave for this event, and additional help from adventurers is even more unlikely.

Indeed, the entrance had three entrances, yet there were only two professors.

‘I knew the original story was messed up, but not to this extent.’

Thinking about the relationship between the students and the adventurers made it an impossibility.

Perhaps this was only possible because the Dean Lucia Marygold was a former S-Rank Adventurer.

It seems there’s something among the higher-ups.

‘Please don’t let it be that guy…’

When adventurers are mentioned, one name immediately comes to mind.

But there are more than one or two adventurers, so would that guy really come?

“Professor Riana, where’s the adventurer who was supposed to come today?”

“Well…”

When the Class A professor asked the Class C professor, she whispered a reply.

“Yes? They’re running late?”

“Since it’s been a while since I received contact, they should almost be here, right…?”

“Huh…”

No matter how much the professors try to speak discreetly, unless they use soundproofing magic, it would be heard by the students in front of them.

The reaction from the students, who originally had a negative perception of adventurers, was immediate.

“Adventurers—typical. Do those guys know the value of time?”

“It’s disgusting to think our tuition goes to those guys.”

The noble students ignited a sense of superiority over the commoners while the commoners tried not to get on the nobles’ bad side.

Drawing their own conclusions, they started to belittle the adventurers.

It was already a perception that had been plunged into the depths, but when something comes up about a target they dislike, it’s human nature to want to tear them down.

The training grounds, filled with first-year students, began to buzz in an instant.

To regain control of the rapidly escalating situation, the professor clapped his hands.

Not an ordinary clap, but one infused with enough magical power to be heard as a ringing in the ears.

Ziiing━━.

The ringing in their ears made the students hastily cover them, grimacing.

Arthur was no exception.

There were few students standing calmly right now.

But those were mainly the main heroines like Riche and Tia or the elite talents from Class B.

They probably checked the professor’s stance beforehand and protected their ears with magic in advance.

“Quiet. We are the ones who requested support. Show the minimum courtesy to our guests.”

With the professor’s words, the students, who seemed full of discontent, fell silent.

It looked like they had a lot to say, but they were afraid of the professor’s reaction if they spoke further.

“Until the support arrives, form groups. This time, I’ll allow you to organize them autonomously instead of by my designations.”

Arthur already knew this line from the original story.

Therefore, he already had a group in mind and moved quickly.

Arthur approached Tia, Stella, and finally Riche in order.

Tia was always popular with both genders, and Stella, despite her timid personality, had a captivating appearance and skills that drew many male gazes.

As for Riche… it was a bit tough since she had been turned down before, but with Tia and Stella persuading her, he managed to get her to join.

As time passed and other students formed their groups, the professor announced the arrival of the adventurer.

“Attention! The adventurer who has come to assist has arrived, so we will start the practice soon!”

Everyone stopped what they were doing and organized themselves neatly, looking ahead, but soon began to buzz again.

‘······!’

Arthur couldn’t help but widen his eyes upon seeing the adventurer who had arrived.

The adventurer was flanked by two beautiful women.

No, to say that would be an understatement.

He was wearing the Academy student uniform.

So, this was someone who came to help the Academy students.

His first words upon arriving were:

“What are you looking at, you bunch? Is this your first time seeing an adventurer?”

 

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