Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 375 - Ethan Whiskers Returns

It was quite a fruitful vacation.

‘I’ve greatly improved on the points I felt were lacking in the fight against the 3rd Apostle.’

Of course, it couldn’t be considered perfect. When you build one thing, something else becomes apparent, and when you improve that, yet another thing becomes visible.

‘Where is perfection anyway?’

For now, it was a satisfactory achievement. Particularly, what he liked most was the superhuman ability of infallibility.

‘The 3rd Apostle had so many superhuman abilities after all.’

Those superhuman abilities had put him at a considerable disadvantage.

But the infallibility superhuman ability he obtained this time can certainly counter superhuman abilities related to evasion or defense, so he won’t be at a disadvantage in a battle of superhuman abilities.

‘Now what’s left is…’

The only thing left was to decisively suppress the inter-academy exchange.

Becoming stronger on your own is quite easy.

But making someone else stronger is not an easy task.

‘But this is quite fun, isn’t it?’

Teaching students was about forming connections with various noble families of the Holy Empire.

‘After all, these children I’m teaching will eventually become the heirs of promising noble families.’

When the generation changes, they will become the new masters of their families, and he will be the teacher of those masters.

“It’s becoming quite reassuring.”

No matter what happens to Ethan and the Whiskers territory, these people will become a great shield.

“The inter-academy exchange will be the finishing touch.”

Ethan, who arrived at Ivecar using Wind Cloud, entered through the main gate.

***

Ghost Sword, the principal of Ivecar, inspected the construction site.

“It’s flawless and perfect. At this level, it could be considered a new academy.”

Ghost Sword was quite satisfied seeing that the academy was not only perfectly restored but had become much better than before.

“We’ve further enhanced the mana restriction artifacts that were previously installed. Fortunately, Master Regia from the imperial city helped us a lot.”

“What about the additional orders?”

“We’ve installed triple security magic. Also, the instant teleportation magic you mentioned has been equipped.”

Ghost Sword took this opportunity to improve all the outdated parts of Ivecar Academy.

Not only that, but all magic related to safety was newly installed and enhanced. Although it cost an enormous amount of money in the process, fortunately, all of it could be covered by the parents’ donations.

In particular, the most attention was paid to the instant teleportation magic circle. Previously, when those followers of the Moon bastards invaded, everyone was scattered and not in one place, so they couldn’t help properly.

Especially Ghost Sword, if it weren’t for Ethan, he wouldn’t have even been able to join the battlefield.

That was the most concerning and regrettable thing, so Ghost Sword put a particularly great effort into this area.

“Perfect. Everyone really worked hard. Thank you very much.”

As the construction of Ivecar Academy was completed, students began to attend school.

Students started attending the newly constructed Ivecar Academy.

Overall, quite some time had passed, but this incident changed the students’ mindset itself.

“Their expressions look good.”

Among the students, there were still some who were anxious, but many students who experienced the invasion at the time seemed to have fully realized their powerlessness.

When the followers of the Moon bastards invaded, they had to hide under the care of the teachers, unable to do anything.

That’s when they realized.

That they were just at the student level.

“If you know yourselves and try to overcome it, who else can ignore you?”

Ghost Sword watched the attending students with a pleased expression.

“The teachers’ expressions look quite good too.”

This incident significantly reduced the time for the inter-academy exchange.

There was a lot of worry as the flow was interrupted, but seeing people’s expressions, it could be seen as rather good at this level.

“The adversity has turned into an opportunity.”

Ghost Sword, who had been watching the students with his hands behind his back, soon spotted the teacher he had been most looking forward to.

“……”

And then he unknowingly exclaimed in surprise.

“I gave him a vacation to rest, but……”

During this construction period, teachers who were injured, including Ethan, were given a definite vacation. It was meant for them to rest properly after experiencing such a big event.

“What on earth did he do during your resting period?”

An unusual aura was felt from Ethan walking from afar.

Ghost Sword recalled when he first met Ethan.

At that time, Ethan seemed so fragile that the word ‘weak’ suited him well.

Because of this, there were many concerns about whether he, a nobleman from the provinces, could teach the students of central nobility well.

They worried whether the students would follow Ethan, who looked weak just by appearance.

“It’s all gone.”

Who would think that the current Ethan is the same person as the Ethan from back then?

The returned Ethan had become surprisingly solid. His unique aura and gaze remained the same, but he no longer looked weak like before.

“Moreover, he looks… somewhat ordinary.”

For a moment, Ghost Sword got goosebumps.

He remembered a story he once heard from his master.

His master had said that there are changes in strength according to the gap.

“At the very end… he said it becomes ordinary.”

Just how much stronger has Ethan become?

“This is trouble. When the exchange happens, those crazy principals will pick fights one by one.”

Especially the battle maniac from Freya Academy would definitely request a duel.

“But somehow, I’m looking forward to it. He’ll surely smash that guy’s nose.”

There are many strong individuals on the continent. Ghost Sword was also one of those strong individuals.

He knows how strong the principal of Freya Academy is. He has fought him several times and even lost.

But why? He couldn’t imagine Ethan losing.

“Wait a minute.”

Something was strange.

“Why can’t I imagine him losing to anyone?”

The current Ethan was enough to send chills down Ghost Sword’s spine.

***

Students who came to school after a long time were gathered in front of Ethan’s office.

Everyone was carrying heavy luggage, probably brought from home, and all the luggage had quite a strong smell.

Some had very good fragrances, but others had foul odors.

The gathered students pretended not to, but they were sneakily glancing at each other’s luggage.

In the midst of this, Mason Yellowd appeared.

“What’s this?”

“Mason’s luggage is bigger than Mason himself…?”

Other students also had a lot of luggage, but Mason’s was exceptionally large. It was at a level befitting the financial power of Yellowd, one of the Twelve Families.

Mason’s appearance, almost hugging luggage that seemed to be about 2 meters tall with both hands, was truly like a triumphant general.

“Hmm, it seems he hasn’t arrived yet.”

Mason said so while quickly scanning the standing students. The technique of quickly surveying with his eyes while pretending not to look was indeed befitting of a top student at Ivecar.

Grin-.

It’s certain. No student has brought anything more impressive than him. Mason happily waited for Ethan.

But that joy was short-lived.

There was another student from the Twelve Families in this Ivecar.

“Hmm hmm.”

This time it wasn’t a student, but a teacher. Nadia Tschernkastel appeared empty-handed. But behind her were three people wearing clothes embroidered with the Tschernkastel emblem.

All of their hands were full.

“…!”

“…!”

“Te-Teacher Nadia…?”

“Teacher Ethan hasn’t arrived yet, children? I see you’ve all brought gifts for Teacher Ethan too?”

Nadia smiled kindly.

“I brought a little something too. After all, Teacher Ethan did a great job this time.”

The students’ expressions turned to despair. Even Mason couldn’t help but slightly frown. Who would have thought she would bring gifts.

However, this wasn’t the end.

“Ahem! What’s this? Why is everyone gathered here? Oh, Teacher Nadia is here too?”

“Teacher Ciron.”

Everyone gathered focused on what each other was holding.

“……”

“……”

The students gave up on standing out now. When teachers from the Twelve Families show up like this, their gifts are bound to be overshadowed.

And not long after, the owner of the office returned.

“Since when did my office become a conference room?”

“Teacher Ethan!”

“Teacher Ethan-!”

“We’ve been waiting! Are you alright? Oh, this is nothing much.”

As soon as Ethan appeared, the students started lifting their gifts over their heads one after another.

“My father told me to bring this to you!”

“These are good medicines made by my mother’s family-!”

The students tried to appeal somehow.

They had prepared gifts with the intention of making a good impression on Ethan, but at this moment, the desire to outdo others was stronger.

Thump-!

But when Ethan stomped his foot once, it suddenly became quiet.

“Thank you all for your concern.”

Ethan smiled and accepted their gifts.

“Thanks to you, I’ll recover properly.”

They thought they might be rejected, but Ethan accepted every single gift without exception.

“Teachers, indeed, there’s no one like my fellow teachers.”

Ethan accepted the gifts from Ciron and Nadia.

Nadia smiled with a satisfied face, and Ciron also wiped under his nose, content.

“Then take good care of yourself!”

“There seem to be many new buildings, let’s look at them together later!”

After the commotion ended like that.

Ethan first entered his office and organized the gifts. Most of them were potions or pills related to health.

“Some are directly made by each family, and some are brought from what was preciously stored in the warehouse.”

Either way, they were quite valuable items.

“Well, all the injuries have already healed though.”

The wounds from the fight with the 3rd Apostle had long since healed.

Moreover, these medicines that enhance mana and make the body healthy would be of no use if Ethan consumed them directly.

“I’ll feed them to Lyuka.”

At that moment, someone quietly knocked on the door.

“Teacher Ethan, are you there?”

“Ah, yes.”

Claudie opened the door and came in, then took something out from his bosom.

“This time, it’s entirely thanks to Teacher Ethan that no students were injured.”

Saying that, Claudie threw what he was holding to Ethan.

As Ethan naturally caught it, Claudie slightly raised one corner of his mouth and made a gesture to eat it.

“You did well, Teacher Ethan.”

With those words, Claudie left immediately without lingering.

Thump-.

It took less than 10 seconds from entering, speaking, and delivering the item.

“Well, well.”

Ethan chuckled and looked at the door. Indeed, he’s not a bad person.

“He brought something precious.”

It was a Hyde family special potion with the Hyde family seal imprinted on it.