I Became the Handyman That the Heroines Are Obsessed With

Episode 30 – Meeting with the Imperial Chancellor, Bergen Steiler (3)

“How is it? “Why don’t you enroll at Glessius Academy and study?”

What answer should I give to Prime Minister Bergen’s proposal?

The place called Glessius Academy was the main stage where the story of Erasto Chronicle, the game in which I was reincarnated, unfolded.

He was now suggesting that I enroll there and study.

“What did you see in me that made you make such a suggestion?”

“You saw something and made a suggestion. You know what? “You’re the first person to ask me this question?”

Wow, Chancellor Bergen’s face frowned slightly.

It was just a simple frown, but for a moment a terrifying energy was squeezing me and then disappeared.

What is this person? Is he not just an ordinary person, but a hidden person with some kind of hidden power?

“But, I like that boldness and guts. There are as many reasons as there are. “What does Glesius Academy seem like an educational institution created for?”

This time, Prime Minister Bergen asked me a question.

“Isn’t this a place to train talented people who will be responsible for the future of the Gelevrio Empire?”

“Your answer is only half correct.”

I thought I answered it pretty well, but seeing as only half of the questions were answered correctly, I think there must be some additional purpose.

Wait a minute, why did I mention the certified ability verification system earlier?

Perhaps Glesius Academy has some connection with ability users?

If you think about it, it is no exaggeration to say that most of the heroines that appear in Erasto Chronicle are ability users.

In other words, Glesius Academy has a purpose other than nurturing talented individuals for the Gelebrio Empire.

“Then, is there a further purpose of educating ability users?”

“That’s a great answer. That’s right. Glesius Academy is also an organization that trains ability users to use their ‘abilities’ so that they can use them faster, safer, and more efficiently.”

At the same time, Chancellor Bergen pointed at me with a quill pen.

“You are also an ability user. So, you must enter Glesius Academy and receive education. “This is a process that all ability users within the Gelevrio Empire must go through.”

No, you want me to go to school again at this age?

I went to school for over 16 years from my previous life to elementary school, middle school, high school, and university. Do I have to go there again?

Ugh, now I want to take a break and not go to school. Is there any way?

“Do I have to go to the academy?”

“Of course, I can’t tell you to go barefoot. So I have a suggestion for you. “If you enroll in Glesius Academy and become a citizen of the Gelevrio Empire, I will grant you the title of Viscount through the authority of the Prime Minister.”

Huh? Are you giving me the title of Viscount? Doesn’t it just upgrade your status to noble?

“And I will pay all the necessary expenses for you to attend Glesius Academy. “What I’m saying is that I will pay virtually all the costs of living at the academy, including tuition, textbooks and tool purchases, and maintenance costs.”

“Hmm.”

“And one more thing. Since you are entering school with special qualifications, you will receive a scholarship unconditionally regardless of your grades, and you will be automatically promoted to the next grade without having to take an exam. In other words, just by attending the academy, they will graduate you.”

“Instead, shouldn’t you become a citizen of the Gelevrio Empire?”

“That’s right.”

I had to take some time to think about Chancellor Bergen’s proposal.

Prime Minister Bergen’s proposal was so attractive that I couldn’t handle it right now.

According to the conversation I had with Serin, it is said that ability users are promoted to noble status the moment they graduate from Glesius Academy.

But, I went one step further and was awarded the title of Viscount.

If what I know is correct, the title of baronetcy is usually only maintained during the period, and in order to be hereditary, one must become at least a viscount.

In other words, as long as I graduated from Glesius Academy, I would automatically become a hereditary nobleman.

Not only that, you don’t have to take any exams, and all the money you need to live at the academy comes out of the Bergen chancellor’s pocket.

This is a proposal that seems sweet at first glance, but upon closer inspection, there are many things that seem like traps.

First of all, all of this is only possible on the condition that you graduate from Glesius Academy and become a citizen of the Gelebrio Empire.

In other words, graduating from the academy would be of no use unless I became a citizen of the Gelevrio Empire.

In the first place, nobility is given only to those who belong to the Gelevrio Empire, so what kind of nobility status can be given to a foreigner who is not even a citizen of the empire?

‘But if you’re going to survive anyway, wouldn’t it be better to live in a powerful country?’

The elders said that if you are going to be a slave, it would be much better to be a slave to the superintendent’s house rather than a slave to a poor family.

So, if I had to settle down and live somewhere anyway, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to live in the Gelevrio Empire.

I have already set up a repair shop under my name in Arcanium, and if I want to make contact with the heroines who will attend Glesius Academy, it is better to become a member of the Gelevrio Empire.

I have seen a setting where most heroines are from the Gelevrio Empire, and the people of the Gelevrio Empire have strong pride.

Hmm. Then, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to accept Chancellor Bergen’s offer.

More than anything, seeing as how he is trying to make me a member of the Gelevrio Empire by attaching so many conditions, it seems like my abilities are quite helpful.

“Good.”

“Oh, then you accept my offer?”

“However, I will also propose one condition.”

“What are the conditions?”

First of all, I am treated as a person from the Eastern Continent by the people here.

So, will no one argue that I am from the Eastern Continent?

“As you can see, I am from the Eastern Continent. However, there will definitely be people who see me entering Glesius Academy and start a fight, questioning my hometown.”

“hahahahaha. I know what you mean. Don’t worry. No one will discriminate against you because you are from the Eastern Continent. However, if there is such a person, please convey it to Heron. Then, I will do my best to prevent any harm to you within the scope of my authority. And, take this with you.”

At the same time, Chancellor Bergen quickly wrote something down with a quill pen and handed me a piece of paper with written words on it.

I accepted the paper handed to me by Prime Minister Bergen.

[Recommendation letter]

[I, Bergen Steiler, Prime Minister of the Gelevrio Empire, am writing this letter of recommendation because I have discovered a talent that is absolutely necessary for the empire. As soon as you receive this, have the person named Pathos who brought this recommendation letter enter the Glesius Academy. The Prime Minister will handle the incidental administrative procedures, so I hope that he will do his best to avoid any inconvenience in his life at the academy. If I receive a complaint from him, I will consider it as a challenge to my reputation and authority as I, Bergen Staylor, have not listened to his request.]

[Recommender Name: Bergen Steiler]

[Recommender Name: Pathos]

This was a letter of recommendation.

The recommendation letter stated that he was a talent guaranteed by Bergen Steiler, the Prime Minister of the Empire.

“And take this too.”

I also checked the paper that Prime Minister Bergen handed over next.

[Nationally recognized competency user verification test exemption certificate]

[The ability user ‘Pathos’ who holds this certificate has his ability directly verified by the Prime Minister of the Gelevrio Empire, Bergen Steiler, so he is immediately qualified as a nationally recognized ability user, skipping the unnecessary testing process. This does not violate the laws of the Empire, and I, Bergen Steiler, guarantee that everything was done through legal procedures.]

[Recommender Name: Bergen Steiler]

[Recommender Name: Pathos]

The second piece of paper handed over was a certificate of exemption from the nationally recognized competency user verification test.

“These two are a gift to you who accepted my offer. Originally, it would have been a complicated process and a long time, but since you accepted my proposal, I can do this much with my authority.”

“Why are you doing so much for me?”

“Yes, that means you are a highly sought after talent. “I would like to give you more support, even if it means doing something illegal, but this is all I can do for you at my discretion within the law.”

Is it okay for the Imperial Chancellor to break the law? Chancellor Bergen laughed heartily.

I quietly looked down at the admission recommendation letter and exemption certificate in my hand.

Was it a good thing to accept Prime Minister Bergen’s proposal? I had a thought.

However, in any case, to live in this world, you definitely need a status, and you also need to belong somewhere.

In that case, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to settle down and live in the powerful Gelebrio Empire.

And isn’t it true that even if you don’t do anything and just go to the Academy, you’ll be given the title of Viscount?

I have nothing to lose. That must be how great my abilities are.

“I understand. “Then, when can I enroll?”

“I will go and tell the dean. Then the Academy will send someone to your store. “You just have to follow the person from the academy then.”

“I understand.”

I greeted Chancellor Bergen and left his residence.

When I left the mansion, the butler had a carriage prepared and waiting for me.

While riding the carriage back to the store, many thoughts passed through my mind.

Time passed by like that, and finally the day came to enter the academy.