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Our research was progressing at a rapid pace.
I felt my health deteriorating, but I didnt pay much attention to it.
The benefits seed to far outweigh the cost to my health.
We were only making magical tools, but I was learning a lot.
There were many challenges in trying to incorporate the properties of a staff into a glove and adding other abilities.
As I worked through these obstacles, my knowledge expanded, covering various magical knowledge to the specifics of magical tools.
This extensive magical knowledge grew over several weeks of research.
Gradually, the outline of our project began to take shape.
Ughhh...
Gracie, clearly exhausted, let out a strange sound and slumped over her desk.
I handed her a cup of coffee and chuckled.
Dont push yourself too hard. Our academic presentation is just around the corner.
Gracie, looking wronged, got up.
How can you say that! Im doing my best! I hardly sleep and dont even drink!
Yes, yes. Youre doing very well.
Then let rest a bit. Just for two days or even just one
Gracie pleaded with a distressed face.
However, I firmly responded,
No. Please continue as you have been.
Aaahhh... Im the professor... why... why
Gracie moaned and slumped back over her desk.
This scenario had repeated so often that I had beco sowhat accustod to it.
I knew she would grumble for about ten minutes before getting back to work.
Ignoring Gracies sullen face, I looked at the clock.
Luna is late
Luna was recently juggling work in our lab and in McGuires lab.
I was more worried about her than Gracie.
I had heard that the workload in McGuires lab increased after he returned from the conference.
Managing that along with our lab work was nothing short of superhuman.
Hmm...
After so thought, I ca to a decision.
Its ti to start using Kuhn...
I had brought Kuhn into the student council at the beginning of the sester for this very reason.
Kuhn could use both alchemy and magic.
This ability was perfectly suited for magical tools.
Currently, as Kuhn was still a first-year and I had so spare ti, I was assigning him tasks related to magical tools, but I planned to delegate more to him once I beca a third-year.
His ability to use both alchemy and magic was perfect for magical tools.
I sotis wondered if I was using the student council mbers too much for my own purposes, but it didnt seem to matter much.
I always ensured they were rewarded for their hard work.
Just then, the door to the lab opened.
Haah... Haah... Rudy! Sorry! The professor had sothing for to do!
Oh, Luna, you're here?
Luna appeared to have rushed over, breathing heavily and with her hair in disarray.
Luna, do you want to sit here for a mont?
Huh?
Luna, looking bewildered, sat down in front of .
Sitting face to face, I noticed the deep dark circles under her eyes, which only solidified my decision.
Luna, I think its better for you to focus more on your own work now.
What?
Luna looked at in surprise, then waved her hands.
No, no! I can do it. If I just reduce my sleep a little more!
You should start preparing for your own work now. Theres the combined first and second year assessnt coming up, and youll need so personal training for that.
But, what about the work Ive been doing
Oh, can you hand that over to Kuhn?
Kuhn? Kuhn is going to join the research?
I havent told him yet, but I think hell agree.
Hearing this, Lunas expression fell.
Its not because youre lacking. Without you, the research wouldnt have progressed this far. Im just worried about you.
Alright, I understand
Luna didnt insist further.
She seed to know that she was reaching her limits.
However, she appeared regretful that she couldnt see the research through to the end.
Ill finish up the research. Its pretty much done anyway.
Okay Thank you.
With that, Luna left the research lab, looking disheartened.
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Luna left the research lab and sat down on a bench.
It was a rare mont of leisure for her, but her mood was far from cheerful.
She understood Rudy's decision.
Her physical condition was not normal; continuing the research could lead to her collapse.
Yet, she wanted to continue, desiring to be of help to Rudy.
No if I collapse, Ill just be a burden to Rudy
She realized that her falling ill would only hinder him.
Rudy, by nature, couldn't focus on his work if soone around him was in trouble.
Luna was well aware of this.
What can I do now?
Luna pondered, gazing at the sky.
The approach of autumn was evident in the blue expanse above.
The end of sumr vacation was coming.
Once sumr vacation ends
As Rudy had ntioned, the joint assessnt for first and second years was soon.
Other challenges awaited her battles to fight and more research to undertake.
Then
Luna glanced at her bag, which contained her magical to.
While the to's powers were extraordinary, her ability to wield them was lacking.
She could use various abilities, but they lacked strength.
In a recent fight, she felt helpless, rely watching without being able to contribute.
For Rudy.
This thought crossed her mind.
Working on Rudys gloves had sparked many ideas in her.
Researching the gloves had enhanced her understanding of Rudys abilities and revealed his weaknesses.
Defense.
Luna murmured softly.
It was Rudys most significant shortcoming.
Nodding in determination, she decided what skill she needed to develop.
As she was making this resolution, a yawn escaped her.
Tears welled up as she yawned widely.
First I need to sleep
With a small smile to herself, Luna walked back to her room.
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Raei Translations
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In the principal's office of Liberion Academy, Cromwell sat reading docunts at his desk.
He wore glasses and seed deeply focused.
Though McDowell's health had sowhat improved, Cromwell was still performing the duties of acting principal.
Sifting through the papers, Cromwell sighed upon reading a particular docunt.
"Who should I assign this task to...?"
It was concerning the upcoming joint assessnt for first and second-year students.
He contemplated handing it over to Gracie but then shook his head, dismissing the idea.
Although Gracie was capable and efficiently handled assigned tasks, her experience as a professor was still limited.
The joint assessnt was an event of utmost importance at the academy, involving both first and second-year students, nurous teaching assistants, and professors.
It was a responsibility too great for Gracie.
The most obvious choices were Robert and Mcguire.
However, Robert had been extrely busy lately, often disappearing on so unknown business, making it impossible for Cromwell to ask.
"Maybe I should hand it over to Mcguire..."
Mcguire appeared busy too, but relatively more available than the others.
"Hmm..."
Cromwell pondered briefly before lazily scribbling Mcguire's na on the docunt.
"Mcguire has plenty of experience as a professor; hell handle it."
Knock, knock
Just as he finished writing McGuires na, there was a knock at the door.
"Co in..."
Before he could finish his sentence, the door swung open.
"Cromwell, are you here?"
It was Mcguire.
Cromwell removed his glasses.
"Perfect timing. I was just handling so paperwork related to you."
"Related to ? What could that be?"
"Yes, it just ca up."
"Again, dumping work on Robert and ?"
Cromwell, who was a perfectionist, couldn't stand seeing other professors handle tasks carelessly.
So during his tenure as acting principal, he had delegated most of the work to his trustworthy friends, Robert and Mcguire.
"But not this ti."
Mcguire declared as he approached Cromwells desk and handed him a docunt.
"What's this?"
"My travel request."
"What?"
Cromwell's eyes widened in surprise.
"It seems my research at the recent conference was impressive. Looks like I'll be away on a trip until early next sester."
Cromwell read the docunt, an official letter from the conference.
"This seal..."
"Yes, it's been approved by His Majesty the Emperor. I wanted to decline, but if His Majesty calls, I have no choice."
Mcguire spoke with a sly smile, clearly not reluctant at all.
The research conference provided imnse support, making life quite comfortable for the lead researchers.
Accompanied by elite royal wizards and virtually unlimited funding, the level of research conducted there was in a different league compared to what was done at the academy with teaching assistants.
Cromwell pressed his temples, clearly troubled.
Mcguire, noticing this, narrowed his eyes.
...Were you about to assign the joint assessnt?
Cromwell averted Mcguire's gaze.
Hey! You were planning to dump that on a friend? Do you know how tough that assignnt is?
Then who should I give it to? Robert seems busy too.
Mcguire chuckled.
You could do it yourself.
What? I did it last year. Besides, Im not a professor anymore; Im the vice principal.
If theres no one else, you have to do it. Thats how it works,
Mcguire teased.
No, I cant
That sounds like a good idea to .
A voice ca from the door.
Robert and McDowell were standing there.
Principal? Are you feeling alright?
Cromwell stood up abruptly, his eyes wide.
Im feeling quite well now. Ti to get back to work, I suppose.
McDowell smiled.
Then lets have Vice Principal Cromwell take on the joint assessnt.
?
Cromwell looked at McDowell in surprise.
Ha ha, theres no one more qualified than you at the academy. Id like to ask this favor of you.
But my duties as vice principal
For the duration of the joint assessnt, Ill handle the vice principal duties. You just focus on your research and the assessnt.
Cromwell looked at McDowell, speechless.
Theres a lot of promising students in the first and second years. For a good assessnt, its best to have a skilled professor. Ha ha ha!
Well, thats true, but
McDowell, still smiling, clapped Cromwell on the shoulder.
Im counting on you.
Cromwell, usually rational and logical, couldnt refuse such a direct request from the principal.
Alright I will do it.
Robert and Mcguire burst into laughter at Cromwells resigned acceptance.
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