I Became a Flashing Genius at the Magic Academy [158-362][English Translation]

Episode 228 Chapter 48: Start Of School(2)

Start Of School (2)

The appearance of the Alchemy Castle evokes a grand medieval fortress, but its interior is designed in a very modern way. The hallways, painted in pure white, are divided into a precise cross shape, ensuring that even first-time visitors won't get lost.

On each floor, there are guiding signs placed between hallways.

"Come on, let's make the Alchemy Castle even cleaner today!"

"Yay..."

Rakan is a janitor at the Alchemy Castle. His boss, who takes great pride in the job of being a janitor at the castle, exudes overwhelming enthusiasm, which is burdensome for Rakan, who is just an ordinary temporary worker in his twenties.

"Rakan! Let's work hard again today! You can't be so unmotivated!"

"Sure..."

Having no other job or skills, he became a janitor. His timid personality made it difficult for him to get along with others, and the only person who took care of him was always his boss.

"Alright, let's go to our designated areas!"

With a clap of his hands, the boss signaled the janitors to disperse with their cleaning carts. Rakan, too, shuffled his feet, looking around nervously through his messy hair, when someone bumped his shoulder, almost making him fall.

"Ugh!"

"Hey, be careful."

"Do you think he can even see ahead like that?"

"Who cares. Just ignore him, he's a fool."

"...."

Rakan was also an outcast among the janitors because of his timid personality and not being particularly good at cleaning. The boss clicked his tongue but did not intervene. He couldn't interfere in personal relationships. He could only feel pity, wishing that they could just work together harmoniously.

"Be careful not to upset the alchemists and make sure to return on time after your shift."

The cleaning was done in a large scale before the alchemists came in, then they would gather to rest and switch shifts.

Following the other janitors, Rakan operated the magic-engineered vacuum mop on the floor. The primitive method of washing a rag in a bucket and mopping the floor was not used in this high-tech scientific civilization of the Alchemy Castle.

While cleaning one section of the hallway, sweating profusely, Rakan noticed something suspicious and looked up to see other janitors slacking off together.

'...Better go around.'

There's nothing good about being noticed by them. They were the type to bully the weak and cower before the strong, acting like thugs towards fellow janitors but groveling in front of the alchemists. Rakan found them repulsive but had no choice but to avoid them because he had no power.

"Hey, isn't that Rakan?"

"Hey, come over here for a moment."

Damn it, Rakan cursed inwardly and cautiously turned his gaze towards them.

"I'm cleaning here..."

"Yeah, that's why we called you. Clean our section too."

"But that's your section... I have to finish my own section..."

Thud! The janitors slung their arms around Rakan's shoulders, grinning.

"Come on, we'll help you next time. If you work hard now, you can rest well next time."