I Became a Genius at Gigant Academy

Upon receiving Deborah’s sudden proposal, Abel answered after a short thought.

“First, can I listen to the story?”

“Sure. There is a place nearby where we can talk quietly. Would you like to go there?”

“yes.”

She smiled at Abel’s acceptance, told him to follow him, and walked ahead.

Then, less than five minutes later, I stopped in front of a building near the stadium.

“It’s one of the buildings I use for my office.”

“Oh, I see.”

When I said it was close, I really wasn’t exaggerating.

‘It’s one of the offices.’

Certainly, rich people were different.

This area is quite expensive, but to use one of them as an office.

With that thought in mind, Abel followed her into the building.

Again, again -.

The sound of shoes echoed through the building.

Abel looked at Deborah, who was walking ahead, and organized information about her in his mind.

‘Daehoho. A woman who made huge profits with everything she touched and rose to the same position as a conglomerate at an early age.’

Although Deborah was originally born as a daughter of a guild, the guild was not originally a very large place.

It was after she stepped into management that the top started to grow in earnest.

After that, the upper class, which was no different from a local hole-in-the-wall shop, quickly grew to one of the largest in the empire.

‘Still, my field of expertise is still related to colossus fragments.’

Perhaps this invitation was also related to him.

You’ll have to listen to it for yourself to know the details.

“Come this way.”

Soon she stopped halfway and opened the door herself.

Through the open door, I could see the lavishly decorated drawing room.

Guided by Deborah, Abel sat across the table from her.

In the meantime, a woman who seemed to be an employee came in and set the car down when she noticed that a customer had arrived.

“This tea is made from tea leaves grown only in the northern Pyrenees. I hope it suits your taste.”

“I can tell that it is a good tea just by smelling it.”

Abel replied with a light smile.

I didn’t have much knowledge about tea, but I could tell that it was much better than the tea I had tasted before.

‘It just smelled like grass.’

Thinking about that, I took a sip of the tea, and the fresh scent filled the room with subtle warmth.

Deeply admiring it, Abel put down his glass and carefully opened his mouth.

“May I ask why you invited me?”

“yes. First of all, there are two things I want to tell you.”

Deborah said, putting her teacup down lightly.

“First of all, I want to officially support Abel.”

“I am only a freshman cadet.”

“Your humble words are too much. Aren’t you doing well in most of the exams after entering the academy at the top?”

“It’s an overstatement.”

Abel answered without being too surprised by Deborah’s words.

It was because she thought that a person like her would have done a background check before asking for a conversation.

But Deborah continued as if that wasn’t the end.

“If I hadn’t known those facts, I would have made the same offer. It was such an impressive game.”

“okay. thank you.”

Abel gave an appropriate answer.

You didn’t have to take every compliment straight away. Because the important ‘sponsorship’ story hasn’t come out yet.

Fortunately, Deborah got straight to the point.

“This is a document that summarizes sponsorship offers.”

Taking out a piece of paper from her bosom, she held it out to Abel.

“Ah yes.”

Abel accepted it, apologized, and read the document.

After reading all of the documents, Abel briefly expressed his impressions.

“The conditions are very generous.”

In summary, the conditions were as follows.

The sponsorship period is 2 years.

Along with financial support, the goods handled by the top are provided at cost up to a certain level.

There were many other additional conditions and restrictions, but the important ones were those two.

“The sponsorship period can be further extended through a future contract.”

“Personally, this is a very satisfying condition. However, what exactly are the terms of this special contract… … ?”

Abel pointed to the condition written at the very end of the document.

A short sentence was written there.

[Actively cooperate with Deborah’s Merchant’s specific quest.]

To Abel, this seemed to be the reason for the generous conditions.

It’s not like she’s doing charity work.

The patronage of the upper ranks was basically different from that of receiving the patronage of a specific family.

‘Generally, I take on the role of using and promoting things handled by the top.’

In a sense, it was similar to that of an athlete.

Regarding Gigant, the most advanced country, the Empire. Among them, the cadets of the academy, which trains the most elite agents, have a stronger influence than I thought.

However, as Abel mentioned earlier, considering that it was a freshman, it was a very good condition.

“I will tell you that myself.”

Deborah started explaining right away, probably thinking that she would ask that as well.

“The main focus of our corps is the colossi and by-products from the colossi’s fragments.”

“I know.”

“Then, do you also know of a business that stores that normally handle such items naturally get involved in?”

“It’s a gigant.”

Deborah smiled at Abel’s answer.

“that’s right. Gigant production. In particular, the by-products from the colossi and their fragments are essential for the production of ‘cores’.”

“Then the request must have something to do with it.”

“yes. We are currently developing a new core at the top.”

“A new core?”

Abel, who was talking calmly with Deborah, asked back in surprise.

At most, it was because he thought he would be talking about new armor or weapons using by-products.

The reason I thought so was simple.

‘Didn’t Deborah develop a new core?’

First of all, even in the game, a new core was developed.

In the future, it is even called by dividing it into 1st generation and 2nd generation.

What Deborah said next was surprising.

“yes. In fact, the development itself is almost finished.”

What Deborah is talking about now would be a ‘second generation’ core.

However, the development of the 2nd generation core was a completely different place as the jewel merchant.

That time is also one year from now.

“However, there is one problem.”

“You mean the problem?”

“yes. I can’t find riders who can properly handle the core I developed.”

At Deborah’s words, Abel narrowed his brows.

“What exactly do you mean by not handling it properly?”

“Ugh. To put it simply, they all had serious difficulties getting their tune up.”

she said with a wry smile.

“Even though the people who helped with the experiment were all veterans.”

“Again, I’m just a first-year student with not much experience.”

“yes. And he is also a holder of great sympathy. Yes?”

Deborah’s words made Abel finally realize why he had chosen him.

“You thought a high level of synchronization was more important than experience.”

“yes. After analyzing the results of the experiment, it was confirmed that those with a slightly higher level of conformity lasted longer.”

After Deborah said that, she spoke to Abel with a serious expression.

“Even if you decline the request, the sponsorship itself will proceed. Conditions will be slightly different.”

“Is the experiment dangerous?”

“I cannot say that there is no risk at all. However, none of the people who participated in the experiment before have suffered serious injuries.”

She took a piece of paper from her bosom as if to show that it was not just words.

“Everything I have told you so far is a contract with magical powers and royal certification.”

Abel saw it and nodded.

Deborah, the merchant, couldn’t be trusted one hundred percent, but the contract she presented was trustworthy.

Because cheating with a contract like this is dangerous even if you have two lives.

“For reference, we are willing to provide new cores free of charge according to the test results and support the gigant modification work accordingly.”

As Deborah said that, she pointed to the bottom of the contract.

There was clearly written what he had just said.

Abel said after reading the contract carefully.

“It’s a very difficult condition to refuse.”

“As it was an important experiment, I couldn’t put forward the condition. so… … What would you like to do?”

“I am… … .”

After thinking for a while, Abel finally opened his mouth to answer.

“I’ll do it.”

* * *

The place where the wagons gathered at the academy was crowded with people for the first time in a while.

The identity of the crowd was none other than the first year cadets. And among them was Abel.

Abel pointed to the row of wagons and said.

“Didn’t you say that the wagon is divided into three cars?”

Henna answered that question.

“huh. It will take some time, so it is better to move comfortably.”

“Then first, me and Daniel. Henna and May. and… … .”

Abel turned his head to look at the other two who were standing there awkwardly.

“Jioline and Darin. Are you two okay?”

“Yes.”

“okay.”

Apart from Iolin, Darin’s face was very pale, but Abel slightly turned his head away.

I couldn’t help it. That’s what happened when we divided the number of people.

Originally, there were a total of five people, including Darin, who decided to go to Hena’s villa to play.

I decided to ask Iolyn as well, but I didn’t expect her to come.

Surprisingly, Iolin readily accepted Abel’s proposal.

‘It’d be nice if we could get to know each other on this occasion.’

Abel thought positively and looked at Henna.

“good. Then type!”

At Henna’s declaration, everyone got on the carriage.

As soon as Abel got into the carriage with Daniel, he burst into admiration.

“Yeah. The carriage is good.”

“I know. The seats are also very soft.”

Not all wagons are the same.

The carriage that Abel usually rode was not bad, but the carriage prepared by Hena was very comfortable.

“At this rate, my butt won’t hurt even if I ride for several days.”

“I know. I want to buy one of these later.”

“that’s right.”

As the two of them chatted, he soon felt the wagon moving slowly.

Abel opened the carriage window and looked out.

I could see the scenery inside the academy slowly flowing.

‘It’s peaceful.’

It was a peaceful sight enough to forget the busy days of the past few days.

Abel thought with his eyes fixed outside.

First of all, the items obtained as prizes in the tournament were left at the Vulcanus Workshop as planned.

The same was true of the materials purchased separately from Iolin.

Since he had to go through additional processing anyway, he had to wait a bit to entrust the commission in earnest.

Rather, there was something else that bothered me right away.

‘It was right after I came back from the villa.’

The very day I return from the villa.

Abel was supposed to participate in Deborah’s ‘experiment’.

Considering the future schedule, that day was the most appropriate.

At the time, I thought it was a hasty decision, but now I think it was a good decision.

‘There is a risk, but it’s a great opportunity.’

The 2nd generation core is different from the 1st generation core.

This is because it can produce superior output depending on how it is used.

‘Anyway, he said there wouldn’t be a big risk.’

I didn’t take Deborah’s word for granted.

You believe in the contract.

Abel sighed and closed his eyes.

The wind blowing through the window was very cool.