Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 404 - Fabre

Jean-Henri Fabre.

He was a legendary entomologist who specialized in entomology and studied insects for decades.

Perhaps a book that everyone read in their childhood.

It was this God of Insects who authored “Fabre’s Book of Insects.”

‘Well, of course, it had to exist.’

Entomology is divided into before and after Fabre.

Fabre’s established entomology was so remarkable that there were no more significant discoveries after him.

Ethan didn’t hesitate to subscribe to Fabre.

‘But I’m not sure if this will apply to MePan’s insects as well.’

Basically, Fabre’s knowledge would be based on reality.

-You have subscribed to Fabre!

-Likes have been consumed.

But it wasn’t that big of a like, and quite a lot had accumulated, so Ethan subscribed to Fabre without hesitation.

Then he checked the video.

‘Oh ho.’

Ethan’s worries were washed away along with the videos on the channel.

-How to identify insects regardless of the world

-The eye for seeing insects

“Well, the subscribers of New World are members of various worlds. The ability has to develop to this extent to appeal.”

Ethan immediately watched both videos.

-Greetings, subscribers! I am Fabre, who has devoted his entire life to studying insects. I may have been grandly named the God of Insects, but I’m just a scholar who loved insects. I hope that through my videos, you subscribers can gain good knowledge!

Fabre, wearing a monocle, was dressed quite gentlemanly.

A neat suit, with a fedora on his head.

-After studying insects for many years, I developed an eye for understanding them. Based on this ability, I created a skill that allows me to identify the type and habits of any insect just by observing it closely. This ability is also the reason I was able to enter New World. So don’t worry, subscriber. Whatever world you live in, you’ll be able to properly use my ability.

Fabre said as he tapped his monocle.

-Observe. Then the information about it will come right to you.

Ding-!

-You have learned Insect Research!

-Skill added: Insect Research (A)

It was quite an intuitive skill.

“Observe the insect. Then you can see through that insect.”

Fabre’s skill seemed to have evolved far beyond his lifetime.

His observational skills and thinking ability had combined, allowing him to figure out any insect just by observing it.

‘This should be enough.’

Ethan wasn’t completely ignorant in this field either.

‘I’ll supplement my lacking knowledge with this Insect Research skill.’

That way, he could win this exchange without difficulty.

If he wins, it would be possible to recruit all the participating teachers to the Whiskers territory.

‘The reason they’re staying at the academy is that the research funding is quite good.’

The academy employs them because they need teachers with diverse knowledge.

‘But they’re all quietly being pushed aside.’

Although they claim to value diversity, they favor the teachers of herbology, which has become a substitute.

When Ethan attended Freya Academy in MePan, that trend was definite.

‘I tried to recruit them then too, but failed.’

It was because Ethan lacked expertise.

But this time is different. If he proves his expertise, they won’t refuse Ethan’s offer.

‘To develop and purify the territory, we need such diverse talents.’

“First, let’s win.”

***

“We will begin now.”

This Introduction to Entomology exchange was similar to the herb identification exchange, but it was an exchange where points were earned by collecting insects and writing in detail about what kind of insects they were.

The stage for the exchange was a small forest in Kabak, which was teeming with numerous insects that originally inhabited it and insects released by the chief administrator for the exchange.

‘It’s a kind of insect collection competition… I should say? The core of the exchange is finding and collecting these insects.’

While identifying insects is important, collection is equally crucial. The more insects you collect, the higher score you receive. However, the entire process was also important.

It wasn’t just about catching a lot of insects to get a high score.

‘Process and result. Both are important, but if we’re to compare, the process is more important than the result.’

That’s why solid knowledge was necessary.

Moru, the evaluator, was someone who had dedicated their life to insects as much as the veteran teachers gathered here.

‘For some reason, there are many people who bet their lives on this field.’

Therefore, their knowledge of insects was considerable, and they clearly knew the characteristics of each insect.

‘He’ll probably emphasize catching insects according to those characteristics, and that’s how you can get a high score.’

And there are probably quite rare insects hidden here and there in the forest. That’s what needed to be aimed for.

All the teachers participating in the Introduction to Entomology exchange were watching Ethan’s movements.

“Ahem.”

Beginners are rare in the entomology world. The veteran entomology teachers instinctively had to watch Ethan.

However, Ethan focused on the exchange without paying attention to these veteran teachers.

-Activating Insect Research.

Insect Research was basically a skill that required seeing the actual specimen to activate.

Therefore, it had considerable synergy with Ethan’s Eye of Horus.

‘I see it.’

Ethan entered the forest and started digging the ground. There were insects inside the ground.

‘I know this one too. It’s the easiest insect to catch.’

Ethan quickly caught his first insect.

-The proficiency of Insect Research increases!

As the proficiency increased, Ethan’s eyes shone even more.

‘Were there this many insects?’

Seeing Ethan lying flat on the ground, observing the group of insects on the ground, the veteran teachers hid their seriousness and glanced at him.

“……!”

“Hmm……!”

Only then did they realize that Ethan’s words were not a lie.

“This is not the time to be like this.”

“If he’s really serious about insects, we have no choice but to show our sincerity too.”

“Tsk! Teacher Abby, don’t be too serious. What if he runs away when we get too serious? Beginners are rare in the entomology world…!”

But that was only for a moment.

When Ethan, who had been collecting common insects, started collecting insects in earnest while flowing mana, everyone’s expressions changed.

“……Magic?”

In an instant, Ethan drilled through a tree and caught an insect, which was quite tricky to catch.

It was a rare insect that could completely hide its own mana, even though it possessed mana itself.

Seeing Ethan catching this insect, which was difficult to find and catch, in one go, the veteran teachers could no longer stay still.

“……We can’t do this half-heartedly, can we?”

“It seems we need to be more serious.”

Ethan had certainly said he had some knowledge. But at that level, they were not in a position to go easy on him.

“Got it!”

“One more!”

And so began the insect collection between the veteran teachers and Ethan.

***

The teachers who had devoted themselves to insect collection were certainly skilled.

However, Ethan was no pushover either.

The Insect Research skill greatly increased in proficiency the more insects he found, and his understanding of insects deepened.

‘It’s an amazing technique.’

This technique was so incredible that it could break the rules themselves if limited to insects.

Once he got into the rhythm, Ethan continued to find insects that were both difficult to catch and hard to find.

“Ah, no.”

“How did he find that?”

“Damn it.”

The veteran teachers in entomology became slightly urgent.

They never thought the situation would turn out like this.

At this rate, they would lose to Ethan, a beginner.

But despite their urgency, Ethan put even more effort into insect collection.

“Time’s up!”

The exchange ended.

“Phew……”

And so, the last teacher exchange of the exchange festival ended.

“I will now announce. The winner of the Introduction to Entomology exchange is……”

Everyone already knew the result.

“Teacher Ethan Whiskers!”

Clap clap clap clap-!

It was the first time. Receiving applause at an exchange he participated in.

“Congratulations, Teacher Ethan.”

“Teacher Ethan! You were really serious! And humble too! Looking at your skills, it seems like you’ve been researching insects for a long time.”

“You are qualified!”

They welcomed Ethan.

How could there be jealousy in the entomology world where researchers are already scarce?

Moreover, they could see sincerity in Ethan’s movements.

Without interest in insects, it’s impossible to win in the first place.

-You have achieved an achievement.

-You have achieved a great achievement!

-You have gained likes for achieving the [Only First] achievement!

-You have gained ’15’ likes!

Kabak inter-academy exchange.

It was an achievement earned by ranking first in all exchanges he participated in.

“Now it’s over.”

What’s left now is the victory. And.

“Just receiving the title of Master Teacher.”

***

After the third day, which was the last day of the teacher exchange.

The last day of the exchange festival dawned.

The score was overwhelmingly high on Ivecar’s side, so the victory was virtually decided.

But no one was giving up. It was natural.

Ivecar is too powerful. It can be seen as an extra.

If so, the second place was essentially important. Even if they lost to such a powerful Ivecar, they’re still second.

The image itself is not that bad.

Moreover, if they achieve second place, they can somehow form a rival relationship with Ivecar.

They can also maintain the image of having stood their ground against Ivecar.

That’s why Freya Academy had to defend their second place position.

The same was true for Vogue Academy.

In reality, securing the image was more urgent for Vogue.

It’s their first participation, so achieving second place without knowing anything means they could aim for first place if they prepare properly.

Of course, they didn’t come completely uninformed, but it’s an incredibly important factor to appeal to new students who will enroll later.

Therefore, the two academies gained a clear motivation on the last day.

Similar scores.

Everything could change depending on the results of the last day.

“I’ll admit it. I understand how much Ivecar Academy has prepared for this year. So let’s set Ivecar aside. Ivecar is a natural disaster. Natural disasters should be avoided. Let’s consider them non-existent.”

Draxler, with a quite tired face, said.

After the defeat on the first day, Draxler made every effort to bring points to Freya.

Other Freya teachers also did their best to secure points.

They have been fighting against Ivecar, led by Ethan Whiskers, in the four-day exchange festival.

That’s why they know.

How fiercely Ivecar had prepared for this exchange festival.

Ethan Whiskers wasn’t all of Ivecar.

Especially Claudie Hyde was remarkable. He attacked the exchange festival hiding behind Ethan Whiskers, the representative teacher.

That’s why they had to admit on the last day.

Ivecar Academy is a natural disaster.

The representative teacher, Ethan, was unbelievably versatile, winning all the exchanges he participated in until the third day. Other Ivecar teachers also showed their prowess by scoring points somehow whenever they participated in exchanges.

Such an overwhelming performance can only be acknowledged and moved on from.

But that doesn’t mean they can completely give up on the exchange festival.

At least second place.

They had to firmly hold onto the second place.

“We can’t hand over the second place to Vogue who participated this time. Don’t you think? That’s not allowed for us. Losing the championship is enough.”

Draxler had already lost his composure.

The moment they fall behind Vogue Academy, which is participating for the first time, Freya’s honor would be as good as fallen to the ground.

And at the same time. Wigen White, the representative teacher of Vogue Academy, was also giving the same speech.

“Forget about Ivecar. The first place of this exchange festival has already been decided. Ivecar is a place where strong beasts swarm. That’s enough. It’s enough that we’ve recognized it. Today is not everything. We will exchange with other academies next year, and the year after that.”

At Wigen’s words, the expressions of the Vogue students hardened.

Indeed, Ivecar was too strong.

It was impossible this year, and they weren’t confident they could win even next year.

It was the common opinion of both Freya and Vogue academies.

Let’s set Ivecar aside. Ivecar is already first anyway.

This flow was exactly the overwhelming victory that Ethan had planned.