Chapter 12: Because I Can Make Money


    "Professor Viktor, I... I can''t do it."


    Henie shook her head hurriedly, lowering her gaze, not daring to look at Viktor.


    "Listen to me, Henie."


    "These past few days, I''ve had you audit the sses for a reason - to learn how to teach a good lesson."


    Viktor ced his hand on Henie''s shoulder, clearly feeling her petite frame shiver slightly.


    Henie looked up, her eyes filled with indescribable worry.


    "Professor, I''m afraid I won''t do well... it might affect your reputation."


    "Reputation?"


    Did he have a reputation?


    While this might sound self-deprecating, he truly didn''t care much about reputation.


    Viktor gently patted Henie''s back, calming her trembling body slightly.


    The reassurance had its effect, and he spoke again.


    "Go on."


    He knew that no matter how much he said to Henie, this naturally timid littlemb wouldn''t agree.


    So Viktor chose to use amanding tone rather than a negotiating one.


    Henie knew she couldn''t refuse the professor.


    The professor would be... displeased...


    Henie took a deep breath, steeling herself as she pushed open the ssroom door.


    The previously noisy room quickly quieted down, but when the students saw Henie walk up to the podium, they couldn''t help but feel confused.


    Where was the professor?


    Why was his teaching assistant standing at the podium?


    Feeling the students'' gazes wandering over her, Henie felt immense pressure.


    "Um..."


    "The professor has something to attend to today, so... I''ll be teaching in his ce..."


    Her voice grew softer and softer, thest two words barely audible even to herself, like the buzzing of a mosquito.


    As her words fell, it was as if a bomb had been dropped into calm waters.


    Following the explosion in the water, the fish began to chatter.


    "No way..."


    "She''s just a teaching assistant, how can she substitute for the professor?"


    "Forget about whether the professor allowed it, does she even have the professor''s ability?"


    "We want Professor Viktor to teach! If our grades drop, can you take responsibility?"


    Henie was berated by many students, one sentence after another, until she could barely lift her head. She lowered her gaze, like a punching bag.


    Her eyes darted around frantically, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.


    Wuwu... Professor Viktor, I can''t do it, I really can''t...


    Professor, pleasee back quickly...


    "I''m... I''m sor-"


    "Silence!"


    The sudden voice startled Henie, and she quietly lifted her head.


    At some point, Erica, sitting in the front, had stood up.


    Magical ripples surrounded her, with an intricate andplex magic array floating before her.


    Henie had seen that array before.


    It was a silencing spell.


    Except for the user, no creature within the controlled range could make a sound with their mouth.


    "Assistant Henie, please continue."


    Wuwu, Erica, thank you!


    She was immensely grateful for Erica''s help, while also feeling a bit guilty.


    On the day the professor first arrived, she had spoken ill of Erica.


    Who would have thought that this time, she would be the one toe to her rescue.


    Next time during the exam, I''ll definitely tell you the exam scope in advance!


    Henie had already thought of how to repay Erica.


    "Not bad."


    Viktor was leaning against the door outside, fully aware of every move inside the ssroom.


    Erica''s assistance surprised Viktor and left him quite satisfied, while Henie''s fear was understandable.


    He had originally thought to use the pressure from the students to help Henie grow quickly, but now it seemed the effect might be counterproductive.


    But having Henie teach was also a necessary measure.


    He was to leave the city with Gwen tomorrow, for up to half a month, or at least a week.


    No matter what, if he wanted to keep his position as a professor, he couldn''t abandon these students'' courses.


    So Viktor thought of Henie.


    His course was originally written by Henie, so there was absolutely no problem with her ability.


    The only concern was her timidity.


    He needed Henie to ovee this on her own, to understand that she was capable of teaching these students well.


    With Erica''s help, the ssroom environment quieted down.


    Henie took a deep breath to adjust her emotions, and finally mustered the courage to start teaching.


    She lectured on the content written in the speech draft, material she had long since memorized by heart.


    Soon, Henie found her rhythm, bing increasingly at ease as she taught.


    Viktor, who had been secretly observing the whole time, nodded. When it came to teaching, Henie undoubtedly had talent.


    The students also transitioned from initial doubt to confusion, and finally to surprise.


    They realized that Henie''s teaching rhythm was perfect, giving them a feeling.


    It was as if Professor Viktor himself was teaching.


    In the end, they were all immersed in Henie''s ss.


    In the ssroom, only Henie''s lecture and the sound of pens scratching on paper could be heard.


    As Henie was lecturing, she suddenly paused.


    Because this part required the teacher to demonstrate a spell.


    Second-tier Magic: [Star Shatter]


    Since Professor Viktor was a powerful third-tier mage, when preparing the course, she had written the content from Professor Viktor''s perspective.


    Unexpectedly, she had set herself up for a stumble.


    She herself was only a magic apprentice.


    Even if she knew the theory of this spell, she didn''t have the magical power to support its use.


    Though panicked, she quickly calmed down.


    "Erica, could you demonstrate this spell for everyone?"


    She knew she was gambling, betting on whether Erica would help her once more.


    Fortunately, her gamble paid off.


    Erica calmly walked up to the podium, taking the magic book from Henie''s hand, which clearly recorded the magical principles of [Star Shatter].


    The level of detail was such that she barely needed to think, only needing to conceptualize the magic array path to easily release it.


    She raised one hand, attempting to use this spell for the first time.


    "[Star Shatter]!"


    A mysterious ripple stirred up waves.


    In the air, brilliant morning stars appeared one after another.


    Like a painting, they formed the patterns of a magic array.


    Just as it was about to take shape, it abruptly disappeared into thin air.


    Just as many students were puzzled.


    Tut-tut-tut!


    Suddenly, from an unknown time and direction.


    Countless tiny spikes, as if instantly generated, all pinned themselves to the wooden dummy in the ssroom.


    Seeing the training dummy riddled with holes from the shattered stars, the students'' hearts skipped a beat in unison.


    What a treacherous attack spell!


    But with Erica''s demonstration process, they learned much faster.


    "So that''s how it works!"


    They began to discuss excitedly, not even realizing that Erica''s silencing spell had long since worn off.


    Henie also breathed a sigh of relief, exchanging a smile with Erica as their eyes met.


    The ss ended quickly in a focused yet rxed atmosphere. As the bell rang, none of the students showed any dissatisfaction.


    This ss had once again proved immensely beneficial to them.


    At the same time, they developed a considerable amount of admiration for Henie.


    As expected of Professor Viktor''s assistant, even ordinary lecturers might not teach as well as her!


    "Professor Viktor''s assistant is also so excellent!"


    "Yes, indeed!"


    Henie walked up to Erica, wanting to properly thank this girl who was willing to stand up for her in ss.


    "Thank you, Erica."


    "If it weren''t for you, I would have surely embarrassed myself in this ss."


    Erica smiled at her privately and waved her hand, continuing:


    "It was nothing."


    Henie whispered softly in Erica''s ear: "I really don''t know why the professor insisted on having me teach, when it''s clearly his own job."


    Hearing this, Erica also felt somewhat puzzled.


    But curiosity alone couldn''t solve the problem.


    Erica had originally nned to go to Viktor''s office to ask about today''s questions, and seeing the situation, the two decided to go together to get some rity.


    Meanwhile, Viktor sat at his desk in the office, sipping coffee while flipping through a magic book.


    As soon as he saw that Henie had adapted, he had secretlye back to ck off.


    The leisure time in the twilight, mixed with the sound of pages turning.


    It was quite pleasant.


    But peaceful moments are always fleeting.


    With the reminder from the Mage Tower, he granted Henie and Erica permission to teleport.


    As the residual light of the teleportation magic gradually faded.


    The next second, these two young and beautiful girls appeared before him.


    "Professor..."


    Henie''s voice was still so timid, as if he might inadvertently eat her at any moment.


    The sound of pages turning didn''t stop. Viktor didn''t look up, casually mentioning as if in idle chat:


    "Today''s ss went well."


    "How did it feel?"


    Henie stroked her chest, hurriedly taking a few breaths of relief.


    "Thanks to Erica, it went smoothly."


    "If there''s a next time, I definitely won''t be so scared."


    Erica, who was feeding Vega, turned her head and returned an eye signal to Henie.


    Only then did Henie remember her purpose foring. She wasn''t here to seek Viktor''s praise.


    "Professor, why did you want me to teach this ss for you?"


    Snap.


    Viktor closed the book, cing the exquisite bound volume on the table. He looked at Henie, responding as calmly as ever.


    "I need to go on a trip, and it will take some time to return."


    Hearing this, Henie didn''t think much of it.


    But Erica, who was feeding Vega, trembled slightly, spilling bird food on the table.


    ''Hey, little girl, if you''re going to feed me, do it properly!''


    Vega protested dissatisfied, but Erica certainly couldn''t hear it.


    She ignored Vega''s chirping and pricked up her ears to listen carefully.


    "So I wanted to test if you have the ability to be a teacher for our ss."


    Henie froze on the spot.


    "Professor, you... were testing me?"


    Viktor gave an ''mm'' and returned a faint smile to her.


    Even though the upward curve of his lips was barely noticeable.


    "Well done, I believe you can definitely be an excellent lecturer."


    "Professor, wuu... wuwuwu!"


    Seemingly receiving unexpected recognition, Henie finally couldn''t hold back her emotions and burst into tears.


    But Erica was still in a daze.


    Eh? What? Viktor is leaving? How long until hees back?


    Somehow, hearing that Viktor was going on a long trip, Erica felt a bit lost.


    In this twilight after ss, she could learn so much knowledge from Viktor.


    But if Viktor left.


    It seemed she would have no reason toe here anymore.


    Although Viktor wasn''t really leaving, just going away for a few days, her mood was still somewhat low.


    However, another voice echoed in her mind.


    ''Great, this jerk is leaving!''


    "It''s good that he''s gone, if I don''t see him, I won''t be annoyed!"


    She quickly adjusted her emotions and shrugged.


    Even without Viktor''s education, she was still that genius mage.


    "Oh, right."


    Viktor turned his head and looked at Erica.


    "What questions did you bring today?"


    "Hurry up and ask, once I finish teaching you, I can clock out."


    "..."


    He even remembered that she woulde to ask questions.


    As if with a ''crack'', the psychological barrier Erica had just built up developed a fissure.


    She lowered her head and walked towards Viktor with the questions she had prepared long ago.


    But for some reason.


    She seemed to be a bit absent-minded.


    .......


    In the evening, Lia walked into Viktor''s study.


    "The shop renovation isplete."


    These days, Lia has been handling shop matters in the royal capital.


    So recently, she hadn''t returned to the estate, but was staying here directly.


    However, she already had her own room here.


    Viktor closed his book, wanting to discuss the price issue with Lia.


    Lia said to him: "One thousand Geo."


    This price, for consumables sold in the royal capital, was not cheap, but very reasonable.


    This potion was definitely worth this price.


    If they could sell fifty bottles a day, it would directly bring in fifty thousand Geo.


    The cost was just one fruit, though umon, at most ten Geo.


    This was truly a high-profit business.


    Viktor nodded, this price was also within his expectations.


    Any more expensive wouldn''t be worth it, any cheaper wouldn''t match its miraculous effect.


    "Oh, remember to limit it to two bottles per person per day."


    "Why?"


    Lia was a bit puzzled. This magic potion was already expensive to sell, and it was questionable whether anyone would buy it at first. Why limit the quantity?


    Wasn''t he afraid the stock would pile up unsold?


    Viktor gave his exnation:


    "It''s better to earn less money in the early stages, but spread the effect of this potion."


    "Later on, the more people who know about it, the more we''ll earn."


    Listening to his exnation, Lia''s beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration, marveling.


    "I now feel that you''re more like a merchant than I am."


    It was as if she was getting to know Viktor for the first time in these ten-plus years.


    She yawned, seemingly remembering something, and casually asked.


    "Oh right, are you really going with Gwen to that... What volcano?"


    "Mm." Viktor nodded.


    "Alright then."


    Lia muttered, waving her hand.


    "Don''t die out there, so I don''t have to spend money to collect your corpse."


    "I''m going to bed."


    With that, she patted her cheeks and turned to leave Viktor''s study.


    Seeing Lia leave, Vega raised its head, its eyes regaining a humanized light.


    "Your sister, is she worried about you?"


    "I thought your rtionship wasn''t good."


    "Indeed, it wasn''t good, but it has improved in recent days," Viktor tapped the table, a blue potion appeared in his palm which he began to fiddle with.


    "Why, how did you manage that?" Vega asked curiously.


    Victor ced the blue potion on the table and exined with a single sentence.


    "Because I can make money."