Subscriber of the Gods Episode 50
Episode 50. Test (1)
Nowadays, Ibeca Academy is a place that many people want to enter.
It was the same for both teachers and students.
The label of being from an academy was a positive factor wherever you went, and people who graduated from a prestigious academy would often pull each other up and down.
Since people from the same academy tend to be very close to each other no matter where they go, there were many cases where people from the same academy would get into trouble while doing quests.
Most of the knight commanders and other high-ranking officials were always graduates of prestigious academies.
So, if you graduated from the same academy as them, you would become their junior, and if possible, you could benefit from that connection, so everyone had no choice but to want to go to a prestigious academy.
In particular, among the teacher applicants, there were quite a few who applied to the academy they graduated from.
It was a great help during the interview because there was something like an invisible bonus point.
“Are you here to register?”
Ethan handed the parchment to the receptionist.
It was an admission test permission letter from Ibekah.
“Student registration will begin at 3 o’clock.”
“I came to register as a teacher, not as a student.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you came with an escort.”
Those who apply to be teachers usually do not come with an escort.
In order to teach top students at a prestigious academy, you had to be outstanding in both theory and skill.
“Yes, Mr. Ethan Wickers, your donation has been confirmed.”
The receptionist smiled faintly at Ethan.
It made sense that he brought an escort.
Since it was a donation-based admission, he probably came here with the aim of becoming an honorary teacher.
Moreover, the department that Ethan applied to was the swordsmanship department, so the receptionist who knew the internal situation couldn’t help but laugh.
“Because I’m not very healthy.”
Ethan felt the receptionist’s gaze and checked in with a smile.
The test is tomorrow.
“The test content will also be announced tomorrow.”
The receptionist pulled a square visitor’s badge out from under the table and handed it to Ethan.
“This is a visitor’s pass that allows you to visit the Ibeka Academy until the day of the test. You must return it tomorrow, so please do not lose it.”
Ethan traveled around the academy with his Ibekah Academy visitor pass and two escorts.
It was definitely a prestigious academy.
Like Ethan, I saw applicants who were coming to take the test tomorrow wandering around.
And as soon as I entered, I was restricted by mana. A magic that restricted mana was spread throughout this vast land.
“Are these really all applicants?”
“They say there are more than usual, but even so, there are still too many.”
Yeri and Schudlen were amazed.
There were quite a few people who looked tough but were actually strong, and even among those who appeared to have applied to be teachers, there were many strong people.
Most of them boasted large stature and rugged bodies, and their entire bodies radiated mana.
It was so great that you could feel its strength just by getting close to it.
In particular, there was a man who completely stole Schudlen’s attention.
A sturdy-looking body with a height that is about a head shorter than Schudlen.
Judging from the sword on his waist, he seemed to be a swordsman and a teacher.
He was a blond, very classy-looking man, and at first glance he seemed to be an elite who had grown up in a high-ranking noble family.
And there were quite a few similar elites next to them.
“There are so many people applying for teaching positions. They all look so competitive.”
“Because Iveca is one of the best academies. It’s neck and neck with Freya for the top spot.”
“Hmm.”
Yeerika looked closely at those holding swords.
After all, they are people who could become Ethan’s competitors.
Living up to its nickname of the best academy, there wasn’t a single person among the applicants who looked weak.
Ethan, on the other hand, looked ordinary.
It also felt like I was just a tourist touring the Ibeka Academy.
Of course, the only difference compared to them was that this one was a bit better looking.
“Ethan won in terms of eyes. He also won in terms of swordsmanship.”
“I think so too.”
“Stop talking nonsense. I just had a quick look, so let’s go.”
“Are you going to eat?”
Yeerika was very much looking forward to her meal in this Ronde Marquisate.
“Of course. You have to eat. No matter what you do.”
* * *
Athena, the goddess of war, naturally assumed that a reply would come.
-Oh, not there? You haven’t checked yet?
There was a god watching Athena from behind.
It was Ares, the god of war.
-Did you send it to that subscriber, Athena?
Athena frowned when Ares showed interest. Athena didn’t like Ares very much.
Ares, the ignorant and choleric man, is the god of war.
Looking at that figure, who didn’t show even a shred of intelligence, I didn’t want to get involved.
-But why?
-You didn’t get a reply. Of course. That subscriber is quite picky. He seems like a gourmet.
Athena disliked him even more when he spoke to her as if he were her senior.
-You probably haven’t read it yet. If you do, you’ll subscribe to me. There’s no one as expert on war as I am.
The abilities that Athena could grant were essential to those who waged war.
If you have that, you can’t lose the war.
Wiggle.
For a moment, Ares’ eyebrows twitched.
He is also the god of war. In fact, he could be seen as a rival of Athena.
As if to prove this, Athena and Ares had similar subscriber numbers.
But Athena had a higher number of likes.
-If you need the power to be active in war, Athena, you will subscribe to me, not you.
-You said you read Ares’s post but didn’t reply? Then it’s over, right?
Ares became angry when Athena made a fuss.
But he quickly controlled his emotions and spoke bluntly.
-Probably the same for you. Definitely.
After Ares disappeared, Athena used Likes to check if the subscriber had seen the letter she had sent.
-I checked.
I definitely checked.
-You got chewed out?
And it got chewed.
* * *
Ethan looked inside the academy and was able to identify several people there.
‘Luckily, all the guys I know are gathered here.’
Ethan knew the Ibeka Academy at this time, if not in detail.
‘I know all the main characters.’
The story of Mephan begins after Ethan Wickers has already died.
‘Because the point in time is a little bit later.’
Because of that, I couldn’t completely know all the minor extras, but I was still able to get to know all the important characters.
‘I guess we can’t just pick the promising freshmen at that time.’
Those promising young talents are probably still training at their families.
‘Instead, students who already had seats will be entering as freshmen this time. And on top of that.’
In short, it meant that those who were already close to perfection at the time were now entering as promising freshmen.
‘There are probably quite a few useful people among the students. Students like Mason and Roanna.’
As Ethan was looking around, he found a familiar face.
Tall, beautiful blonde.
It was Siron Ramsdale, the eldest son of the Ramsdale family.
‘The nickname is Sogeomseong.’
The Ramsdale family is one of the twelve families, and its previous head was known as the Swordsman on the continent.
The current head of the Ramsdale family is the son of the swordsman, and although he did not fully inherit the talent, he was outstanding in his ability to lead the family.
‘The talent for swordsmanship was passed down to Shiron over a generation.’
The nickname ‘Sogumseong’ was given to him because of that.
He has an appearance that is exactly like his grandfather in his younger days, excellent swordsmanship skills, and even potential.
‘The family is wealthy and the talent is good.’
That little swordsman is applying to be Ibeka’s new teacher.
‘That was the time.’
Since he was such a major character, I had a thorough knowledge of him.
‘It’ll be useful.’
Ethan finished his observation and thought about the test content.
‘I have to remember the test contents clearly.’
Ethan was planning to do extremely well on this test.
It reveals itself clearly, without being ambiguous.
‘That way, it becomes easier to build a reputation.’
It stings-.
Ethan put his hand on his head.
“It’s coming back again.”
-Your chances of survival decrease.
Ethan frowned and looked at the notification window.
* * *
Ibeka Academy entrance exam date.
The exams were given to students in the morning and to teachers in the afternoon. What made Iveca Academy different from Freya Academy was that the exam results came out immediately.
“Then the students who passed in the morning will be really excited to see the new teachers who passed in the afternoon.”
“Existing teachers will also come to the place where new teachers are selected. Not only new students, but also current students will check the successful candidates for the afternoon exam. Unlike students, the teacher recruitment exam is conducted in private.”
Ethan visited the Ibeka Academy in the morning.
‘I need to keep an eye out for useful ones.’
“Ethan.”
“Why? Are you hungry?”
“I’m hungry because I didn’t eat breakfast, but that’s not the point.”
Yeerika had been concerned about the commotion around her and had spoken up. Ethan had a name tag hanging around his neck indicating that he was a teacher candidate.
“You came with an escort?”
“I’m applying to be a teacher, but I brought two escorts.”
“I guess there’s nothing special about it. If it’s an honorary professorship, you don’t have to take the exam anyway.”
“Surely you’re not going to come here and threaten to teach as an honorary teacher like last time?”
“Hey, no way. That was the worst.”
The students at Ibeka Academy were murmuring and chattering as they watched Ethan.
Most of the looks in their eyes were unpleasant.
Yeorika noticed this and asked cautiously.
“Shall we wait?”
“No, you don’t have to do that. I’m just hanging out with you guys because I need you.”
Ethan didn’t care.
Anyway, this kind of gossip is something that can be resolved later when you show your skills.
What was more important to him was that he did not die.
In a situation like this, if there was no escort, there was a possibility that he would face the risk of death.
Of course, this Ibeka Academy is safe. Basically, mana is limited.
But Ethan didn’t think so.
‘That’s the thinking of those who don’t know the circumstances.’
This Ibeka Academy is not as safe a place as you might think.
Already, many followers of the moon had entered the ghoul, and several ordinary-looking people and students had also been influenced by it.
The limitations of mana are made up of artifacts and magic spread across this vast land, and the followers of the moon can manipulate both of these at will.
‘To prepare for such a situation, you absolutely must have Yeerika and Shudlen.’
That’s why I brought these two.
‘Besides, there is no mana limit in this testing room yet. It was intentionally released for the test.’
That’s why there were magicians and knights hiding here and there, prepared for dangerous situations.
‘As far as I remember, nothing special happened during the exam at that time.’
If something had happened, it would have been recorded in history, and there was no way Ethan wouldn’t have known.
‘Still, you have to be careful.’
The first one was careful, the second one was careful.
“Then should I go and give those guys a scolding? They’ll just let it go if they curse at me.”
Yerikka frowned slightly.
“It’s okay, it’s okay.
Shudlen was ready to jump out as soon as Ethan nodded.
“Stop threatening the kids. Who knows, they might become my students.”
“As expected, you are Confucius.”
“No, if I roll it, I plan to roll it myself.”
There have been more than one or two instances of him turning lesser men into more capable men.
Those who become human like that have even stronger loyalty.
‘If you clear up doubts, you will have trust.’
fantasy,
