All-around teacher at the magic academy

Inside a train compartment leading to St. Peter's College, a young man in a black trench coat sat upright, holding a newspaper in his hand, his gaze focused as he intently examined its contents.

The noise inside the train did not affect the young man; the door to his compartment isolated him from the rest of the train.

Looking out the window, you can see the scenery constantly changing, as if telling the story of the passage of time.

But all the changes had nothing to do with this young man.

Leon gently set the newspaper aside, stretched, and let the contents of the newspaper swirl in his mind, but he didn't find any valuable information.

This was a good habit he developed after coming to this world. For Leon, newspapers were undoubtedly a very good way to learn more about this world.

He turned to look out the window, the scenery receding into the distance, and his thoughts drifted away with it.

Leon is a transmigrator, and he has been in this world for six years now. Over these six years, he has been constantly adapting to life here and trying to integrate into it.

Through continuous learning, his abilities have greatly improved. However, along with his growing knowledge, the fear of the unknown world has always filled Leon's heart. He wants to acquire more knowledge so that he can act less like an outsider.

Although he gets some information about the world from the newspapers every day, he still feels that he knows very little about the world and that there is always more unknown waiting for him to explore.

...

Leon turned his gaze back to the window and took out an exquisite pocket watch from his pocket. He glanced at it and saw that the hands pointed to 10:43, which meant that he still had to endure a long journey of up to four hours.

This was his first time riding a train since coming into this world, and his first time leaving his original city. Ever since he bought this pocket watch, he would always check the time, not because anything important was waiting for him, but simply because he had nothing to do and was bored.

There are no cell phones or computers here, and there isn't much entertainment in daily life.

Leon looked at the pocket watch again, but he really couldn't see what made it so expensive.

He hadn't initially planned to buy a watch, but since it was his first time traveling far from home and he needed to catch a train, Leon thought he might as well buy one, since he knew he would use it often in the future.

When the salesperson saw that he was interested in buying a watch, they kept recommending it to him. Leon shook his head when he saw the price, but faced with the salesperson's enthusiasm, he felt bad refusing and ultimately reluctantly bought it. This immediately emptied almost half of Leon's savings, making his already meager financial situation even worse.

Leon shook his head with a self-deprecating smile. He regretted his choice at that moment. He should have been more ruthless and refused. Now he had made his life even more difficult.

"The train is so slow." The long journey made him very uncomfortable, and he seemed to feel an indescribable discomfort and fatigue all over his body.

He wondered how the trains here operated, and whether magic could be used to accelerate them. "If only we could cast a speed-up spell on the train, it might become a high-speed rail!" Leon had a strange idea.

"Yes, that's a good idea. If we don't succeed in this job search, maybe we can try applying to the railway department."

grumble

"So hungry"

This was not good news for him, who had already eaten breakfast. He had originally planned to skip lunch, but he figured the food on the train must be expensive, and it seemed he would have to spend some money again.

He wasn't sure if he would get the job, but he had staked everything on this opportunity.

A hint of worry flashed in Leon's eyes. "I hope the teachers at the academy will take pity on me and have some sympathy for me, otherwise I'll really have to sleep on the streets."

Leon Guern, the young man muttering complaints in the train carriage, was on his way to St. Peter's College to seek employment. It all began when he stumbled upon a job advertisement in the newspaper; the college was recruiting instructors with generous salaries, which greatly appealed to Leon, and he decided to give it a try.

He had initially thought it was just an insignificant college; after all, which top university would advertise so openly in the newspaper?

However, after some in-depth investigation, he was surprised to find that St. Peter's Academy was one of the most prestigious and top-ranked schools in the Kingdom of Odris.

St. Peter's College is located in Barton, the central city of Clinton state.

It boasts a long and glorious history, and is deeply revered and admired by the people of the Kingdom of Odris. The academy has cultivated countless powerful individuals.

It is said that graduates of St. Peter's Academy enjoy a high status and honor in both academic and magical circles. Furthermore, being a teacher at St. Peter's Academy is considered a highly respected and prestigious profession.

After reading the detailed introduction to St. Peter's Academy, Leon's initial fervor was instantly extinguished by the cold water of reality. Nevertheless, he still wanted to give it a try, confident in his abilities, while also being aware of his current predicament.

After careful consideration, Leon resolutely embarked on his journey to St. Peter's College to seek employment.

Just as he was immersed in his wonderful vision of becoming a respected teacher at St. Peter's College, a sudden loud noise and strong tremor shattered his fantasy.

"What happened?" Leon was filled with doubt.

Immediately afterwards, a panicked scream rang out from inside the carriage, shattering the previous atmosphere.

"Was it caused by someone or by accident? How could I have such bad luck?" Leon couldn't help but worry about his luck. This was his first time taking a train, and putting aside the potential dangers, the mere fact that it would delay him made him want to complain.

"Please remain calm and don't panic."

The train attendant's voice came through the noisy environment, trying to calm the frightened passengers.

"The security team has begun clearing out the criminals. Please return to your seats and wait patiently for the situation to improve. We are committed to the safety of our passengers, so please refrain from moving around unnecessarily to avoid causing any unnecessary trouble."

Leon was relieved to hear this. He hadn't expected a solution to be found so quickly; it seemed the train's security detail frequently encountered similar situations.

Leon had originally planned to go and see what was going on, but after thinking it over, he decided against it to avoid getting into trouble and suffering undeserved disaster.

He had just been saying he didn't want to get into trouble, but then he couldn't resist wanting to observe.

After all, this is a rare opportunity for Leon to experience real combat, and he may be able to learn a lot from it.

After some deliberation, he decided to spy on him from a distance.

After quickly getting a feel for the location of the battle, Leon decided to use summoning magic to observe from a distance.

Among the summoning magic he was familiar with, there was one that was very suitable for this situation.

Silently constructing magic in one's mind, establishing a connection with the Void Gate through magical power, one can draw this creature into this world.

What came into view was a strange void creature, shaped like an eyeball—or rather, it was an eyeball, only the size of a fist. It had a pair of wings on its back, but they didn't flap at all. Its name was the Void Eye—Chris.

The method to control it is simple: just establish a connection between your left eye and it, and Chris will act in place of your left eye.

As a scout creature, it has a huge advantage: cloaking, which makes it extremely difficult to detect.

Leon covered his left eye and carefully guided Chris's movements as they traversed the carriage, exploring the area they had sensed earlier.

"found it."

Not far ahead, a creature was surrounded by several members of the guard.

"We need to keep our distance and avoid getting caught in the crossfire." Leon didn't want to be discovered before he could even observe the situation.

Upon closer inspection, the creature surrounded by the guards—or rather, the monster—was entirely black, emitting thick bubbles that made one feel nauseous at the sight.

Its form was very human-like, with normal facial features and limbs. Leon even suspected that it might have been modified by humans. He had never encountered such a human-like monster before. Perhaps his knowledge was too limited; it seemed he still didn't understand this world well enough.

The ugly, humanoid creature was steadily weakened by the guard's attacks. It seemed the battle would be over soon; this guard squad was quite strong. Leon couldn't help but admire them.

Just as one of the guards was about to slay the monster, it suddenly unleashed an incredibly powerful aura, like a final, desperate attack or a last burst of energy before death. The guard, caught off guard and unable to react in time, was struck head-on by the monster, his abdomen pierced through. Such a severe injury seemed fatal; he was likely already dead.

"Scatter!" a member of the guard shouted. He must have been the captain of the squad.

"Use long-range magic to restrain it, I'll finish it off with the Sword of Judgment!"

The Sword of Judgment? I've heard it's the Knights' signature skill. Is the guard composed of members of the Knights? Leon's understanding of the Knights comes primarily from his own research.

Perhaps that captain was once a member of the Knights. This is a good opportunity to observe.

The hideous monster seemed to sense the danger and desperately tried to escape from the encirclement, but it was too late.

A massive golden sword was seen falling from the sky towards the monster's location. Simultaneously, several chains emerged from the sword, binding the monster and preventing its escape. Then, the sword crashed down, creating a huge crater. A blinding white light swept towards the Eye of the Void, forcing Leon to release his control over Chris.

Having deactivated the Eye of the Void, Leon sat quietly in his private room, lost in thought.

Being able to see the Sword of Judgment means this trip was still worthwhile.

A heavy knocking sounded at the door, interrupting Leon's reverie.

"Hello, I'm very sorry to bother you at this time."

The flight attendant's voice came through the door of the compartment.

"What's the matter?" Leon replied politely, though he was interrupted by the sudden disturbance.

"The criminal has been apprehended. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. To express our apologies, we will provide a free lunch, and we hope for your understanding."

The flight attendant's words were full of sincerity.

"Hmm? A free lunch?" Leon was overjoyed and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

It was a pleasant surprise; Leon, who had initially complained about the unexpected turn of events, immediately accepted the fact.

"It's okay, no one could have predicted this, it's not your fault."

Despite being pleasantly surprised, he responded with a calm and composed tone.

"There's one more thing I need to tell you," the flight attendant continued.

"Due to the damage caused by the criminals, some carriages have been damaged, forcing some passengers to change seats. We would like to ask your consent to allow another passenger to temporarily share your compartment. In compensation, we will refund half of your train fare. Of course, if you do not agree, we fully understand."

No way, double happiness! This is undoubtedly fantastic news for Leon.

Leon was secretly delighted. Although there would be one more person sharing the private room, the fact that he would have to pay half the fare for the remaining journey was a godsend for him. He never expected that an unexpected encounter would turn out this way, and he even began to wonder if he was lucky today.

"No problem, I agree to your arrangements. I have the deepest sympathy for the passengers affected by the damage to the carriages."

The flight attendant replied gratefully, "You are such a gentleman. We wish you all the best in the future. The other passenger will be here soon. Thank you again for your understanding and generosity."

"You're too kind, I wish you all the best in your work," Leon replied politely.

After the attendant left, Leon couldn't help but sigh, "Is this the kind of service the attendants on the Kingdom of Odris train provide? It's truly heartwarming. I just wonder which unfortunate passenger will end up in my compartment."

A gentle knock sounded again, accompanied by a soft voice: "Hello, I am the passenger who will be sharing the cabin with you. The flight attendant has already informed you. I'm very sorry to bother you."

The voice was like a gentle spring rain, soft and intellectual, giving Leon a sense of inexplicable comfort. He thought to himself, "What a mature and elegant voice. I didn't expect it to be a lady. Judging from the voice, she must be a very beautiful young woman. I declare today my lucky day, Leon Guern."

"May I come in?" The voice that rang out again interrupted Leon's reverie.

"Ah, oh, sure, please come in."

Leon snapped out of his reverie and said, slightly embarrassed.

The woman who came into view was wearing an elegant long dress. She had striking pink hair and a slightly apologetic expression on her face, which made him, who rarely interacted with women, feel a little shy.

"I'm so sorry to bother you," she said softly.

"Oh, it's alright, it's alright," Leon quickly replied, trying to cover up his embarrassment.

"This private room is so spacious, I can't possibly use it all by myself."

"You are such a gentleman," the lady exclaimed.

"Not at all, you flatter me," Leon said, a little embarrassed.

Coming to his senses, he immediately adjusted his posture, picked up the newspaper he had already read, flipped through it casually for a few moments, and then put it down again, seemingly at a loss.

He suddenly realized that finding topics to talk about had become the biggest challenge for him, given his limited interaction with women. Leon felt awkward, his mind racing as he tried to find something to break the silence.

May I have the honor of knowing your name?

The understanding lady opposite him broke the silence at just the right moment, rescuing Leon from his embarrassment.

“Leon Gern, just call me Leon.”

Leon answered, secretly relieved.

“Hello, Mr. Leon. I am Lian Autoria, you can call me Lian.” Miss Lian introduced herself with a smile.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Leon,” Leon replied politely.

...

"Mr. Leon, is there any business you need to attend to in Barton?" Miss Lean asked curiously, then, as if remembering something, quickly added, "Please forgive my intrusion."

“Oh, it’s alright. I’m not going to do business. To be precise, I went to Barton to look for job opportunities. I happened to see a job posting for St. Peter’s College in the newspaper, so I thought I’d try my luck,” Leon replied somewhat embarrassedly.

"Oh, are you also applying for a teaching position at St. Peter's College? I'm sorry, I was too excited and a little rude." Miss Lian was a little surprised and then apologized.

“No, no, please don’t mind. So, Miss Lian, you’re also looking for a job at St. Peter’s College?” Leon countered.

“Yes, the academy sent me an invitation three days ago, hoping to invite me to be a magic teacher at St. Peter’s Academy. After thinking about it, I came,” Miss Lian explained.

"Ah, haha, I see, what a coincidence." Leon felt a little embarrassed and could only cover it up with laughter.

“I hope we can become colleagues at St. Peter’s College in the future,” Miss Lian said with great anticipation.

"Thank you for your blessing. I think I will try my best," Leon replied, secretly making up his mind.

Amidst relaxed conversation, the train slowly pulled into Button Station.

...