– The concept of “remote lectures” actually originated on Earth.
You could say that.
The Academy is basically like a university, where most lectures require students to attend in person.
What if this new concept of remote lectures were introduced?
‘The faculty would probably be exhausted.’
Not only is it a challenge to teach students through screens, but it would also lead to countless issues.
However, through this, “I” would gain immense benefits.
The idea was put forth.
[Remote lectures… Well, let me think about it briefly. We need to consider this carefully on our side too, so you should take a break for now. I’ll get back to you soon.]
Dean of Academic Affairs Ederson Lionheart disconnected from the magic pad.
Since the pad uses a portion of the user’s mana, it naturally drains over time, causing fatigue.
This is the same even for S-rank individuals.
Just maintaining the magic pad would be tiring, and having remote conversations through it would surely be exhausting.
‘But don’t you think it could be possible?’
It’s not an impossible task.
After all, this is a world with everything, even though it’s a medieval fantasy setting.
The rest will depend on the decision of the faculty, and for now, I turned my attention to those in front of me to gather my thoughts.
“Remote lectures? Is that really possible?”
“It’s not impossible.”
I pointed at the wall in response to Yunia’s question.
“Look at the large magic screens in the infirmary or control room. They allow you to see images from faraway places in real-time, don’t they?”
“It’s not impossible. In fact, it’s quite easy.”
Ludmila agreed with my opinion.
“Think about how the Empire regularly holds speeches. The Emperor’s speech or announcements from government agencies are frequently broadcasted via magic screens, right?”
“Right! Even in our Empire, they do regular speeches.”
Evangeline didn’t find it difficult to grasp. Of course, the frequency of such speeches might vary between Ludmila’s empire and Evangeline’s Ercy Empire, but I’m not foolish enough to point that out.
“It would be a lie to say there are no issues, but at least this approach could shield us from the ‘Mana Drain threat’, wouldn’t it?”
The female students of the Vermilion Bird Class nodded slightly, and I perked up my ears to the conversation between two instructors.
“So, are you trying to prevent students from encountering each other in the lecture hall entirely?”
“Not prevent, more like minimize. Even the upcoming practical session three weeks from now will be co-ed.”
“Do you think they’d mix them when another incident just happened?”
“The 4-person group structure, with two males and two females, symbolizes the four saints of the Academy. It’s a tradition, if not exactly a rule.”
“Isn’t student safety more important than tradition?”
“But we have to trust the students too. Even if we send mixed groups of two men and two women to the practice grounds, not all female students are committing Mana Drains on the male students.”
The two instructors seemed to have their concerns. But since they were talking about the “practical session in three weeks” — that is, the end-of-month session — my suggestion seems to have no major issues.
Two reasons come to mind. First, these two instructors handle the Old School Building, so they wouldn’t have to worry about remote lectures specifically.
“By the way, Esta, if remote classes mean students attend from the dormitories, what would you do?”
“I don’t fully grasp how it would work, but if they’re taking instructions from afar, it should be theory-based, with practical sessions minimized.”
“I think the same. If we’re really doing remote classes, they should focus on theory initially. We can think about experiments gradually.”
Even if they were to consider themselves in that situation, theory classes would at least be conducted safely.
Ideas would emerge over time.
For the alchemy laboratory sessions, perhaps male and female students could attend separately, or the lecture halls could be used in the morning/afternoon split, or alternating days where one group attends remotely while the other does theory.
“As a temporary measure, it’s appropriate. If it continues, students might only associate with the same gender, and someone is bound to lose control.”
“And there’s also the issue with Angels… Female students will grow dissatisfied, especially those who prioritize courtship over academics.”
Dissatisfaction is inevitable.
Even if the mana sticks of male students mature evenly for a harmonious post-graduation marriage, there are female students who dream of walking a blossoming cherry path with a new partner during the spring of the semester.
But if that becomes impossible? What if these girls who endure self-restraint suffer consequences because of a few reckless individuals committing crimes against male students?
And if the Academy enforces this limitation?
‘That’s when Angels will appear in large numbers.’
The Angels would seek to exploit these female students’ frustrations and mental vulnerabilities.
Then, instead of female students who attempt to perform Mana Drain on the male students’ dormitory, it would lead to an overflow of lily Angels who aim to “neuter” the male students.
‘So many issues indeed.’
If everyone would abandon their faith in Angels and return to the “ancient faith”, it would be ideal.
After all, the ancient faiths don’t necessarily exclude the idea of lilies.
While Heaven may be all about “only lilies”, the ancient faith of the Goddess respects the diversity of love.
As long as no harm is caused to others, and both parties take responsibility for their love, there would be no divine punishment.
‘It’s all just growing pains.’
This is a part of the growing pains in the process of normalizing the world’s beliefs.
Starting with the Kegel Technique, I will subtly revive ancient faiths, which were once confined to the Demon World.
Those who experience the effects of this technique will eventually serve as strong allies for me — and for the Dukes of Hell.
For instance, if someone called “Kegel” were to appear, male students who experience the benefits of the Kegel Technique would inevitably praise him.
Beep-beep.
While I was deep in thought, the magic panel connected again.
[Student Phoenix.]
With a serious expression, Dean Ederson spoke.
[The Kegel Technique… I’ll personally test it myself. And if the Kegel Technique is indeed the only method to counter Mana Drain through a magic barrier…]
“As a method?”
[All the male students in this Academy’s dormitory expressed their willingness to receive, or at least try, this technique.]
A 100% approval rate.
It’s not surprising.
[One thing I want to confirm: it’s true that this can cause a permanent increase in mana, correct?]
“Yes.”
[It’s not like their physical size will increase as well, right?]
“No. It only increases based on the user’s intention at the moment mana is infused.”
[Hmm?]
Dean Ederson looked a bit puzzled.
[You’re, um, saying…]
“Oh, I mean, after they turn 17.”
No matter what suspicions he might have, every man would swallow nervously at this.
“At least, they’re guaranteed up to 17. After that, well, it’s up to them, isn’t it?”
* * *
A while later.
During the time Dean Ederson was scheduled to visit the Old School Building, I created a magic skin that applied the Kegel Technique in front of everyone.
“What is that…?”
“Creating it is simple. But I have to make it myself.”
I pointed to the shimmering, non-colored briefs between my hands.
“Ta-da. Mana Skin. It’s for men.”
I created the Mana Skin in front of everyone.
It looked like ordinary underwear, but in reality, it was a magical item made of finely woven mana fibers.
“Did you think it was something like a chastity belt?”
“…Since it’s a magic device, I thought it might have such features.”
“Walking around with something like that would be torture. For maximum mana stimulation, it has to stick close to the skin.”
I pressed down on the front part of the briefs with my hand.
“It even stretches for growth.”
“So…”
“It’s designed for when it grows.”
I pushed a finger into the inside of the briefs and made a covering motion with my other hand toward the front.
“This magic barrier counteracts the Mana Drain process. Inside, there’s another ‘invisible garment,’ which becomes the last line of defense for protecting the wearer’s mana.”
“It can still be breached, can’t it?”
While Ludmila and Evangeline blushed slightly and looked embarrassed, Yunia seriously approached it from a magic theory perspective and asked questions.
“It’s a mana barrier, but what if it absorbs the mana entirely?”
“It’s fine since it blocks energy.”
“Energy?”
“Mana Drain is technically called Mana Drain, but it actually drains a man’s ‘life force,’ which the woman then converts into mana within her body.”
In other words,
“As long as this has substance, it’s theoretically even usable for contraception.”
This is, in essence, a massive mana-based contraceptive in the form of underwear.
“Oh.”
Yunia gasped softly.
“…Is that so?”
With a faint, sly smile.
