The Academy's Undercover Professor Chapter 746 part 2

Pasius felt the impulse to hit his forehead with his hand.

Anyway, there would be many opportunities ahead.

‘More than that, what would happen if the Empress found out what I did? Would she scold me?’

Pasius had that thought flash in his mind but shrugged it off.

Well, what does it matter? Wanting to see something interesting is a natural human feeling.

“Well, let’s go for now. The Empress has finished preparing and is waiting too.”

Following Pasius’s guidance, Rudger headed to the audience chamber.

On the way, Rudger encountered a person.

“Is that…”

The other person recognized Rudger and stopped in place. The one leading the servants had a noble demeanor that anyone could see.

The composed young man resembled Aileen and Elendil in some way.

Yes. He finally remembered.

The second prince, Ivelon von Exilion.

“Ah, you are…”

Ivelon also recognized Rudger and wore a faint smile.

Rudger thought about whether he should remain courteous as he was still of royal blood, but surprisingly, Ivelon was the first to stop him.

“It’s fine. I’m just someone who stays in the royal palace, so you don’t need to treat me like royalty.”

Feeling the sincerity in that voice, Rudger stared at him instead of bowing his head.

Ivelon seemed weak and somewhat ambiguous, yet at the same time, he possessed a firm heart and clear eyes.

A person who had a solid inner self despite a seemingly frail exterior.

He was of the kind that Rudger highly valued.

“I have heard the story.”

“Three years ago, right? It’s not even a story worth mentioning. I’ve been living as the spearhead of Brethus for a long time; there’s nothing I can say about it.”

At Ivelon’s candid confession, his attendants were shocked and gasped.

They sincerely followed Ivelon due to his personal character.

Thus, they were also people who knew about their master’s flaws and painful memories.

For Ivelon, moving as the dog of the kingdom was an extremely disgraceful matter.

Even if it was an overwhelming force, what happened that day would not disappear.

That’s why everyone treated him cautiously, yet Ivelon himself disclosed that fact.

Especially in front of Rudger.

It was a very significant matter when considering Rudger’s origin.

Of course, the attendants were unaware that Rudger was Hiscliff.

From the fact that Pasius was personally guiding him, they could only infer that he was a distinguished guest.

“I know well what I have done. I think it’s excessive to be able to stay in the Imperial City of Dvalk like this. I’m just sorry for my younger brother and sister.”

Ivelon thought that Rudger had heard from his older sister what he had done.

In reality, his assumption was correct. Rudger had talked to Aileen, narrating the deeds of his younger brother.

However.

“What the Empress said was not that.”

Ivelon momentarily did not understand Rudger’s words.

“What I heard was that the Empress has a younger brother who is incredibly precious to her. So kind, and because of that, able to make the most altruistic choices of anyone. She said she couldn’t do that and thus, called him more remarkable than anyone in the world.”

“My sister…”

Ivelon regretted what he had done and secluded himself after the crusade ended.

Though now he was slowly beginning to move around the Imperial Palace, the guilt of betrayal towards his family that was engraved deep in his heart still remained.

Even if his sister and younger brother hated him, he couldn’t change that.

He would willingly accept that fact.

He had thought that way, but the truth Rudger conveyed was different.

“Isn’t that family?”

Rudger’s last words created ripples deep within Ivelon’s heart.

“Ha, haha. That’s right. Family, indeed.”

Yes. They were family. Family that could not be exchanged for anything else.

That was what Ivelon sought while defying the will of the Brethus Kingdom.

And the cold Empress Aileen was also thinking the same.

“…I would like to have a little more time to talk, but it seems there is no room for that right now.”

“Yes. I also regret that part, but opportunities will always come.”

“I see. I look forward to the day we meet again.”

The second prince Ivelon nodded to Rudger with a noticeably relieved face before leaving.

As Rudger watched his back, Pasius remarked playfully.

“Oh. You’re excellent. I didn’t expect you to speak that way.”

“I only said what I heard.”

“Speaking as you heard is one of the hardest things to do in this world.”

Eventually, the two arrived at the audience chamber and opened the door to enter.

“You’re late.”

As soon as they arrived, they were greeted by Aileen’s scolding voice.

Aileen sat on the throne, looking down at the two.

Dressed in a luxurious dress suitable for her authority and wearing a crown, she perfectly matched the title of Empress.

With beautiful adornments that matched her hair color, the flowing red mantle from the sides of the throne made a strong impression.

“How audacious. To keep the Emperor waiting. If it were another country, you would have already been on the execution block.”

“Is the second time going to be difficult?”

At Rudger’s skilled reply, Aileen shot him a piercing glare.

Was it really that he had climbed up there for nothing? The current Aileen exuded immense vigor and charisma.

But the Emperor’s authority was of no use to Rudger.

Knowing that, Aileen relaxed her eyes and smiled faintly.

“So, what do you intend to do now?”

“I haven’t decided exactly what to do right now, but if I do, it may involve wandering around the world a bit.”

Wandering the world. There was also the purpose of meeting those he remembered.

“How long will it take?”

“It won’t take too long. I’m not just wandering aimlessly, and most importantly, I have the means to quickly travel far places now.”

“A grown man going on a journey to find himself, huh?”

“Haha. Your Majesty, isn’t that a good thing?”

The one who interrupted the conversation was Rutherus Wodot, who was seated on one side.

“That is proof of youth.”

Rutherus patted Alex’s shoulder with his thick hand.

Alex frowned in pain while smiling at Rudger, waving his hand.

Rudger exchanged a glance in response.

“So, do you plan to leave right away?”

“The sooner, the better.”

“Where will you go first? Ah, this is just out of curiosity.”

“For starters, I should meet the close ones I haven’t met yet.”

A blue magic power rose over Rudger’s body.

The enchanting blue light rapidly turned completely black, transforming into a shadow.

“Aether Nocturnus.”

His magical energy enveloped his coat and shimmered like a mirage.

“Let’s go. To the elven kingdom.”