Magic Academy's Bastard Instructor

Chapter 89: Irregular [4]

Chapter 89: Irregular [4]

"Uh–huh?"

The next day, on his way to his office, Vanitas stopped in his tracks, startled by the sudden commotion ahead.

——Is Professor Astrea still not here?

——We came back today like you said, Miss Assistant. Isn't it time for him to show up?

——Yes, yes. He'll be here soon, so please! This is so embarrassing….

A group of elderly men in robes were kneeling in front of Karina, who stood awkwardly by the door to his office.

"That was fast," Vanitas muttered.

A thesis review usually took at least a week, sometimes two, before verification. 

He had submitted his thesis only two days ago. Yet, here they were, apparently having waited since yesterday while he was on leave.

"Not surprising."

Given the content of the thesis he'd submitted, this kind of urgency was inevitable.

The content of his thesis likely left no room for a standard review process. Its unconventional nature had probably pushed them to act quickly. 

While there were usually procedures to avoid wasting time, this situation was different.

Vanitas Astrea was an official professor of the Silver University Tower. His profession alone demanded a certain level of attention and importance.

"I'm here," Vanitas said, approaching.

"Ah, finally! Professor Astrea, I presume?" one of the older men asked, most likely a scholar.

"Yes, that's me. Are you here about the thesis?"

"Yes," the scholar replied. "We're here to conduct a verification check. No offense, but you understand the procedure, don't you?"

"Of course."

Their skepticism was expected. 

The thesis contained groundbreaking ideas, and Vanitas had only one prior achievement that wasn't especially remarkable. 

He knew he would have to prove his work's validity, or else it would be dismissed as baseless rambling.

Moments later, urged by the scholars, Vanitas left with them.