Heaven's Greatest Professor

Chapter 319: Dinner (1)

"You came just at the right time," Gale said, casting his fishing rod into the water. "Maybe we can get that dinner if everything goes well."

Agnes stared at him and his surroundings.

"When you called, I thought you'd be here within a couple of hours," he said. "What took you so long?"

Agnes sighed. "I could have been here in less than half an hour if I used teleportation," she said. "But I flew most of the way here."

He turned to look at her and finally noticed the changes. Her aura was hidden as always, but the fluctuations she emitted were far more prominent and developed. "You have advanced!" he beamed. "Congratulations!"

"Thankfully, it went without a hitch," Agnes nodded. The benefits she received from the subspace were likely unmatched, as he couldn't imagine anyone else getting the same advantages from dark essence as she did.

"Almost a couple of months have passed on the front lines," he said, motioning for her to sit next to him on the boulder. "Is there any news I need to be aware of?"

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"Other than the demonic monster surge that ran amok until the higher-ups intervened," Agnes paused, "they've finally realized what we stole and are doing their best to find it."

Gale blinked. "Really?" He wasn't too surprised; the news was bound to break out eventually. But it had only been a few days for him, and he hadn't thought much about what was happening on the front lines. "How much did they find out?"

"Probably more than they're letting on. They're keeping the search under the radar, but I've heard everyone is far more eager. Even the noble kids had to go through many rounds of interrogation. Good thing you got out before they had any idea."

"They'll still bother me about this when I get back," Gale muttered. He could already see it happening, especially with his relationship with the Walts. They would probably try something sinister again.

Unfortunately for them, this time he would be prepared for whatever they could throw at him. Gale smiled coldly.

"Anyway," Agnes said, meeting his gaze. "Have you checked on the findings?"

"I have, though from afar," he said. "I've been waiting for the right time to do a more thorough inspection."

"What are you waiting for? Didn't you mention the core was causing complications with your abilities?"

"I fixed that while still within the camps. Anyway, I'll let you see it all after dinner."

****

June arrived on Sylvie when it was completely dark, except for the countless stars twinkling in the sky. Gale had called her twice in the last couple of hours, urging her to join him as soon as possible. He was preparing dinner and wanted her to be there.

"Finally," Gale greeted her before they could even land.

She could already smell the delectable aroma of food in the air. The table setup indicated she was late.

"Dawn, help her prepare," Gale said to the unique-looking woman, who still looked as pristine as ever. "Meanwhile, I'll set the table."

Dawn invited June back to the guest house to refresh herself and change. Since she was already late, June didn't waste much time. She changed into a light blue gown she hadn't worn more than a few times and applied some natural perfume. When she came out, Dawn was still waiting for her.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," June said, nodding to her.

"The others have already joined. We shouldn't keep them waiting," Dawn said as they passed by a very furious-looking girl—Jenni, if June remembered correctly—munching on a big piece of roasted meat and glaring at Dawn and her.

"I'm telling you," Jenni muttered. "I'll have my revenge."

"You should focus on runes instead," Dawn reminded her, causing the girl to snort and walk away.

June shot Dawn a questioning look, asking what was that about.

"She wanted to join the dinner," Dawn sighed, "but he denied her, as that would seem unfair to the other adepts."

"I see," June replied, though she doubted that was the only reason. Gale was probably only looking for his closest people to share sensitive information with.

Even so, she was surprised to find four chairs set at the table. Two for her and Gale, one presumably for Dawn, but she wondered about the fourth chair.

June soon got her answer. A tall woman dressed in contrast to her arrived. She stood close to June's height, slightly slimmer, with an obnoxious enchantment about her that was different from Dawn's unique aura.

June couldn't say much about her other than noting she was of silver rank. The woman was beautiful, even enchanting in her black dress, which didn't hide her toned shoulders or collarbone. Most prominent were her slight cleavage and dark purple eyes, similar to Gale and Dawn.

As June was checking her out, the woman was also giving her a blatant look, inspecting her from head to toe. She turned to Gale and remarked:

"So this is the brilliant woman whose underwear you worship all day and night?"

June's jaw dropped, and she couldn't help but glare at Gale. How could he let someone else know such a private thing? She was going to get a full account of that when they were alone.

"Ahem!" June cleared her throat to break the awkwardness.

"Oh, sorry if I made you uncomfortable," the woman said. "It's just that this guy talks a lot about it."

June forced a smile. "I hope he didn't exaggerate."

"No, no, he at least kept you within mortal bounds."

"Well, I'm sure he told you my name," she said diplomatically. "But in case he didn't, I'm June. You're welcome to address me openly."

"Agnes," the woman said, extending her hand. "I'm probably not the dignified guest you elves are used to, so I'll ask for pardon first."

"Casual behaviour is fine." They shook hands, and June found hers to be unnervingly cold.

"Alright, everyone," Gale clapped his hands. "Take a seat. I'll do the serving."

June let Agnes choose her seat first, but she insisted June go first. Ultimately, June took the seat with the view of the lake. Agnes sat across from her, with a seat in between.

Dawn went to help Gale serve, but he held her by the shoulders and gently pushed her to sit between June and Agnes.

"If you know me better than myself," he said to Dawn, "then you should know how much I love others to serve my cooking."

In the end, Dawn relented and sat on her right.

"So you knew him before his head was cracked?" Agnes asked, glancing at Dawn.

June didn't like how Agnes spoke, but she kept her complaints to herself. She wasn't surprised about her knowing Gale's amnesia either, as he had already informed her that the captain was someone he trusted.

Dawn nodded, as there was nothing more to say, in her opinion.

"How was he before then?" Agnes asked again.

Gale quirked an eyebrow, interested to know the answer. Dawn lifted her head to give him a look as he served fried rice onto their plates.

"He's just the same as I remember," Dawn said, "Perhaps a little less intense now, with a more prominent face."

"Are you saying he's more handsome now?" Agnes raised an eyebrow, looking between Gale and Dawn.

Dawn's cheeks turned a shade red. "Yes."

"Mhm," Agnes hummed. "I thought he looked better with a beard, but that might be because it hid his pointy chin and jawline."

"Okay, you two can stop discussing how dashing I am in front of me," Gale said, taking the seat between them. "You can sing songs of my heroics behind my back."

"I like the clean-shaven look," June told him, touching his knee. "It gives more of an intellectual vibe, not just a brutal fighter who kills monsters for a living. You would look imposing as a professor."

"That reminds me, are you planning on going back to teaching at the school?"

"Honestly, I haven't thought about it," Gale said thoughtfully. "But I love teaching, so I can see myself going back."

Dawn looked eager to say something but remained silent until Gale pointed it out.

"You want to add something, Dawn?"

"Umm, I may have forgotten to mention, but you do have an establishment where you teach spirit arts and many other things a couple of times a week," she said.

"Really?" Gale raised an eyebrow. "How many students do I have?"

"Well, other than your disciple, there are about a dozen or so," Dawn said. After thinking for a second, she added, "You didn't like ruckus, so we kept the thing very remote."

"You have a disciple?" Agnes asked, completely flabbergasted. "Like one you teach regularly?"

Gale shrugged. "Why is it so shocking to you?" he snorted.

"Well, as much as I know, I just couldn't imagine it," she said. "You give the vibe of a person who'd fed up with teaching a single person soon unless they are really talented."

"I think she is," he muttered. "And I'm going to have another disciple soon... Probably..."

"Jenni?" June picked an eyebrow.

"Probably," he nodded. "Though it depends on her. If she can see above her current mindset and see what she can accomplish with some nudges on her path."

Agnes was more surprised. "You are really serious about this?"

"Enough about me," Gale said. "I heard you're discharged from being the role of captain of the 16th infantry?"

"Fortunately, or unfortunately, yes," Agnes said with a deep sigh. "I'm free of military duties now."