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Chapter 82 - Academy's Representative Team Complete (3)
Professor Isra, still slightly stunned, presented another problem to rilda.
This ti, it was a problem that required identifying a pattern in numbers to deduce critical geographical information.
120 121 123 131 141 151 161
230 231 232 242 252 262 272
310 320 330 340 350 360 370
410 411 412 413 414 415 416
520 530 540 550 560 570 580
630 631 632 642 652 662 672
740 741 742 752 762 772 782
"This one was solved like this."
rilda explained, as if it were no big deal.
She assud that the first digit of each row represented the horizontal coordinate.
The second digit was assud to represent the vertical coordinate.
The third digit appeared to be the result of a specific rule being applied.
The entire pattern likely corresponded to a specific date and geographical location, as indicated by the problem.
Using this assumption, rilda analyzed the pattern and identified the rule, eventually deducing the correct date and coordinates.
This was an extraordinary stroke of luck. Her initial assumption was as random as blindly throwing a rock and having it hit a dragon’s vital spot. Yet, it was spot-on.
Honestly, even after listening to rilda’s explanation, I still had a hard ti grasping it.
My approach, and that of Linus, was nothing like this.
"Student rilda, wait in the assistant's office for a mont."
Isra instructed rilda out. She stared intently at the process rilda had just written down with her pencil.
"What do you think, Professor Isra?"
"Although she lacks specific knowledge, her ability to solve problems with keen intuition and logic is remarkable."
Isra replied, not in her usual sarcastic tone, but with genuine surprise.
"She has potential and promise. As much as I hate to admit it, the headmaster's judgnt was correct this ti."
Oh, Isra praising Kirrin? That’s a rare sight.
"Student rilda seems to have an exceptionally sharp mind. In cases like hers, even without prior knowledge, she can see through to the essence of the problem."
So, in other words, rilda’s a genius? It wasn’t even my accomplishnt, yet I couldn’t help but feel proud.
But why would soone so intelligent settle for a temporary position as a deputy administrator?
Even if she graduated from a public academy, as the top student with such talent, she could have aid much higher.
Then again, Kirrin was also the top student at a public academy, wasn’t she?
"It’s strange, isn’t it? How a student like her ended up as a deputy administrator in a small town instead of pursuing opportunities in the capital."
Isra seed to be thinking along the sa lines as .
After a brief silence, Isra made a sudden declaration.
"Head Combat Professor, I will personally guide this student."
"Suddenly?"
"Student rilda has innate talent. She’s a gem with boundless potential. A student with such a brilliant mind needs a specialized curriculum."
Was she suggesting that she wanted to tutor rilda personally, the way I tutor Knightley?
"Oh, really? Actually, I was considering placing rilda in our academy’s representative team."
The mont I saw her evaluation results, I made up my mind.
If I could place Knightley and Hindrasta in charge of assassination and infiltration, and have rilda handle intelligence, we’d have the perfect team.
"Are you out of your mind? You’re thinking of sending a public academy graduate to represent the Special Mission Academy in a competition?"
Isra looked at as if a filthy insect had just crawled into her neck, raising her voice in disbelief.
"You just said she’s a genius. Geniuses excel in any field. I’ll guide her alongside Knightley."
"That won’t work. rilda’s talents lie more in theory than in combat."
"In active duty, you can’t separate combat from theory."
"Not everyone has to be on the front lines. Supporting the field from the rear is also crucial."
"I’ve never disregarded support roles. But there’s no need to view things so dichotomously. Right now, what’s most important is the competition. We need to focus all our efforts. We need to make a good impression on the Imperial Security Office and the Second Princess."
Isra’s expression changed at the ntion of the Second Princess. I didn’t miss that.
"The academy is in a good position right now. I heard the Second Princess was pleased when we brought in Sophia. If we do well in the competition, and the team includes two special students directly recruited by the academy, how do you think the Second Princess will view us?"
Isra was a rational person. Unable to find fault with my reasoning, she reluctantly nodded, though she still didn’t seem fully convinced.
"How about this?"
Isra proposed, adding a condition.
"You handle Student rilda until the competition, and after that, I’ll take over."
It wasn’t a bad idea. After all, it might be beneficial for rilda to experience instruction from both of us before making a decision.
Knightley personally chose , and Hindrasta would never adhere to Isra’s authority, but rilda might benefit from it.
Honestly, I also felt that rilda might be better suited to Isra’s teaching.
"Alright. Student rilda, co back in."
Isra called out. rilda re-entered the room, having been waiting in the assistant’s office.
Isra greeted her with a warm smile and spoke kindly.
"Student rilda, I’ve heard your explanations. I hope I’m not being too hasty in my judgnt, but it seems you have considerable potential."
"Thank you, Professor."
"But I’m curious about sothing. You were the top student at a public academy, and you have such abilities. Why did you take on a position as a deputy administrator in a small town?"
"After I graduated, soone from the capital approached ."
rilda answered calmly.
"They invited to join the Imperial 5934th Division."
The 5934th Division is part of the Empire’s intelligence unit, known for its expertise in signals and human intelligence. It’s where the Empire’s brightest minds go.
"But Tatanok is my hotown. It’s a small village without an administrator, and I was the only qualified person available."
"And now that Tatanok has been upgraded to a city, your contract as a deputy administrator has ended. Did you have other plans afterward?"
"If the offer from the capital still stands, I was planning to join the 5934th Division. But then the headmaster suggested I transfer here as a special student, so I decided to co."
"I see. I understand now. Well, I have a proposal for you."
Isra then explained to rilda that she had shown exceptional talent in the intelligence field, and that with such potential, she should take advanced courses. She offered to personally tutor rilda.
"So, you’re suggesting I receive separate instruction from the head professor of the theoretical departnt? But doesn’t the Theoretical Departnt overlap a lot with what I learned at the public academy?"
"That’s true, but here we delve into the material in more detail. Even if you’ve studied it before, you’ll find it a fresh experience here."
"I see... but..."
rilda hesitated, then looked at .
"Won’t the Head Combat Professor be offering personal tutoring?"
"? Yes, I will."
"Then I’d like to learn from the Head Combat Professor."
At rilda’s firm request, Isra smiled, though it seed forced.
"Of course, the Head Combat Professor is an excellent teacher. However, since you’ve shown such great potential in intelligence, I thought the Theoretical Departnt might be a better fit."
"But I believe that if I’m at the Special Mission Academy, I should also master the subjects in the Combat Departnt."
"I’ve discussed it with the Head Combat Professor. Until the competition, you’ll train under him. After that, I’ll take over."
rilda was silent for a mont before asking.
"If the professor decided so, do I have to follow it?"
"The choice is yours, Student rilda. I can’t force you."
"I understand, Professor. I appreciate your offer, but if I’m to receive personal tutoring, I’d prefer to learn from the Head Combat Professor."
Wow, she’s leaving no room for doubt. Not even a needle could penetrate that resolve.
Isra was clearly taken aback, and her forced smile wavered slightly.
"rilda, how about this?"
Unable to stand it any longer, I intervened.
"For now, let’s have you learn from both Professor Isra and during the competition. I’m completely clueless about the intelligence field. After experiencing both sides, you can decide what’s best for you after the competition. Sotis, a person’s perspective changes once they’ve experienced things firsthand."
"If that’s what you suggest, Professor Dean, then I’ll agree to that."
rilda’s imdiate and compliant response made Isra’s eyes twitch slightly.
After all her attempts to persuade rilda had failed, seeing her agree so quickly to my suggestion must have stung her pride.
However, Isra maintained her composure, smiling warmly at rilda as she gestured toward the door.
"Alright, Student rilda. You may return to your studies."
"Thank you, Professor."
After rilda left, I turned to Isra.
"That’s settled, then. You’ll handle the intelligence training, and I’ll take care of the physical and other aspects. In fact, why don’t we co-lead the entire representative team? It’s not just about rilda."
Since Isra wanted to make a strong impression on the Second Princess, leading the representative team together would be beneficial for her as well.
But Isra didn’t respond. Was she upset?
"Professor Isra, what do you think?"
"Why do you..."
Isra began, still staring out the window.
"Why do you always get ahead of and take everything?"
"...?"
"No."
Isra shut her eyes tightly and waved her hand dismissively.
"It’s all my fault for being incompetent and unlucky."
Now that I looked closer, Isra’s face was pale.
"Are you okay?"
But she didn’t respond. After hesitating for a mont, I decided to leave the office.
As I closed the door, I caught a glimpse of Isra holding her face in her hands.
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