Subscriber of the Gods

Chapter 67: Alchemy Department Class (2)

Chapter 67: Alchemy Department Class (2)

Did you hear the news? Teacher Hassen Rittle has resigned?

Huh? Out of nowhere? What happens to Teacher Hassens class then?

The students of the Magic Department buzzed with questions.

Hassen Rittles Potion Manufacturing class was one of the foundational courses in the Magic Department.

While not a mandatory major, it was a skill that every mage should know, and thus the class was consistently full.

Of course, there were students who found it uninteresting or too challenging and dropped out, but they were quickly replaced by others.

One of the reasons for this was that the dedicated instructor, Hassen Rittle, possessed considerable skill.

As befitting an alchemy teacher, Hassen Rittle was well-versed in various herbs and could answer students questions with ease.

Moreover, his explanations were so well-delivered that they made grasping the complex Potion Manufacturing class somewhat easier.

So, when it was revealed that Hassen had submitted a resignation, the Magic Department students couldnt help but chatter.

If its Teacher Hassen who applied, why would he resign? What could be the reason? Is he feeling unwell?

Wait, then whos going to take over this class? We dont have any predicted instructors. Could they be assigning it to a new teacher?

Oh no! C-Could it be, by any chance, Teacher Graham? Id want to drop the class immediately if its him.

He makes it too complicated. Just because he thinks were all geniuses.

Everyone speculated about who might take over the class.

Particularly, everyone hoped it wouldnt be Teacher Graham.

Quiet!

Creak!

The door opened, revealing the entrance of the Magic Departments Dean. All fifty students in the classroom turned their attention toward the entrance.

As the Dean, with his distinctive gait, entered, the students expressions turned desolate at the realization that the Dean would be taking over this class. However, another person followed behind him.

Huh?

What?

Whats going on!?

Everyone was taken aback by the faces they saw.

Isnt that Teacher Ethan?

From the Swordsmanship Department?

What on earth?

Teacher Ethan isnt going to teach this class, is he?

Confusion spread across the students faces.

Settle down, everyone!

Standing at the podium, the Magic Departments Dean was accompanied by Ethan, standing beside him.

Teacher Hassen Rittle has submitted his resignation and retired. The reasons are personal. Therefore, starting today, this Potion Manufacturing class will be taught by none other than Teacher Ethan Whiskers.

What!?

Dean! What are you saying!?

But Teacher Ethan is from the Swordsmanship Department!

Hes a knight!

As soon as the words left the mouth of the Magic Departments Dean, strong objections erupted.

Youre making too much fun of this!

Among them, the second-year students of the Magic Department were the most resistant.

Are you saying that a teacher who isnt even a mage will be teaching this class? Well then, we wont take this class.

Us too.

Count me out!

The Magic Departments Dean let out a sigh, as if he had anticipated this. No matter that they were students, they were still magicians.

Such dismissive behavior towards magic couldnt be tolerated.

Even the Magic Department Dean had a similar reaction when Ethan initially approached him about taking over the class.

If it werent for the presence of the Principal, he might have exploded on the spot.

Alright! If you dont want to attend the class, you dont have to. But still, shouldnt you at least listen to how Teacher Ethan plans to conduct the class? And let me remind you, Im a mage too. Ive been exploring magic far longer than all of you. So, I understand what worries you.

Ethan cast the ancient spell he obtained from the trials, the Blessing of Nature.

Of course, the Blessing of Nature didnt add any extra effects to the potion, but it had a definite impact on students unfamiliar with ancient magic.

Whoa!?

Th-The Blessing of Nature?

The students were taken aback by the unfamiliar magic. Slowly, their expressions changed.

At that moment, Ethan ceased being a Swordsmanship Department teacher.

From potion brewing to magicwasnt this the perfect demeanor of a Magic Department teacher?

A situation completely different from what they had thought.

With a light toss, Ethan closed the decoction bottle.

Thunk!

As Grandel caught the potion, his expression stiffened.

Drink it. Then youll know. Whether I pretended to make it or actually produced a proper potion.

Grandel immediately drank the potion. And he immediately understood.

Vitality surged through his body, especially enhancing his senses.

Swish.

He waved his hand once and understood.

This potion was real. It was almost equivalent to a high-end potion, without even considering its taste.

Creating such a high-quality potion in a matter of moments was astonishing beyond words.

Alright, this is where I want to stop. Thanks for your attention. If any of you want to leave, feel free.

The implication was clear. Having closed his eyes, Ethan wouldnt know who left.

Ethan nonchalantly closed his eyes.

The meaning was evident.

He was leaving the choice up to the students.

Another two minutes passed.

When Ethan opened his eyes again, he grinned.

Now, may I talk about the class?

Not a single person left.

* * *

Half, no, even a third remaining, would still be considered a success. I doubt theres any mage as discerning as our students in the entire school.

The Deans office.

Magic Departments Dean believed that about a third of the students would remain in Ethans class.

Their earlier reactions were disheartening. Indeed, a Swordsmanship Department teacher taking over a class in the Magic Department faced considerable resistance.

If he were an experienced teacher who had proven his abilities, he might have been able to quell some of that resistance. But Ethan was a rookie.

For a rookie teacher who had shown promise in the Swordsmanship Department, the Dean thought that even having a third of the students stay would be a success.

Dean, the class has ended.

Dean sent Ethan a look that was a mixture of pride and sympathy upon hearing the results.

Ive witnessed Teacher Ethans skills earlier, so I know. But students will always start with skepticism. If they dont like it, they wont stay. Still, dont worry too much. This will be a significant learning experience for a teacher.

It was quite rare for a rookie teacher to handle classes from two different departments simultaneously.

Even just the experience of managing two different classes at once was meaningful. Ethan would probably see it that way too.

Thank you for the advice.

So, how many are left? It might sting a bit, but I still have to hear it.

The Dean asked as if trying to provide more comfort.

Meeting the Deans gaze, Ethan replied casually.

There are 50 students.

Oh my, thats significantly fewer Huh? 50?

Deans eyes widened dramatically for a moment.

No one left the class.