My Professor is a Bastard

Chapter 31: Macabre

Caspian's PoV (October 15, 2134)

''Way to go, Stella.''

''Yeah. But I am still thankful for being your partner in this mission.'' She said.

Stella and I are the Duo Sniper for the war. We will be the one responsible for killing the minister. On the Spot.

''Shall we go now?'' I asked.

Stella and I have special lessons every Friday, focusing on our position.

As we are about to descend the building, I saw Professor Glenn walking towards the office.

Why is he going there? That's not my business. I'll just ask Stella tomorrow why.

We entered the room for our lesson. The Professor that will be teaching us came from United Kingdom of America.

''Ugh...This is gonna be a tiring day.''

''Wanna grab something during the break?'' I asked.

''I am too tired to get any.''

''I'll grab it for you.''

''Really?'' There's the sparkling eyes again.

''Yes...Yes...''

''I want a strawberry milk.''

''Good day, Ms. Fleandear and Mr. Hutton.''

We stood up and salutes. That s**t makes me nervous. My heart is beating rapidly.

''Sir. Yes, sir.''

Stella is barely holding her laugh.

''Down.'' This man is an ex-military in U.K.A. We sat down.

Our Barrets are in confiscated by this guy last time. He said we need to learn from the basics and not just shooting.

''Let's continue where we left of last Friday. I believe we left off in the training part.''

''Sir. Yes, sir.''

''Snipers are trained to squeeze the trigger straight back with the ball of their finger, to avoid jerking the g*n sideways. The most accurate position is prone, with a sandbag supporting the stock, and the stock's cheek-piece against the cheek. In the field, a bipod can be used instead. Sometimes a sling is wrapped around the weak arm or both to reduce stock movement...''

Gosh.

''Some doctrines train a sniper to breathe deeply before shooting, then hold their lungs empty while they line up and take their shot. Some go further, teaching their snipers to shoot between heartbeats to minimize barrel motion. Military sniper training aims to teach a high degree of proficiency in camouflage and concealment, stalking, observation and map reading as well as precision marksmanship under various operational conditions. Trainees typically shoot thousands of rounds over a number of weeks, while learning these core skills. Because the two of you are most likely to be sent in a high area with the widest range where the whole castle can be seen and even the corners are completely visible with the sniper's eye. A bipod is a V-shaped portable attachment that helps support and steady a device, usually a weapon such as a long g*n or a mortar. Don't forget to bring two of this. You will be needing it...''

This man is really an ex-military official. Look at how he teach us.

He doesn't know what teaching is at all. He just read his book and add some sentences.

''Let's move on to accuracy.''

''Sir.'' Stella suddenly stands.

''What is it, Ms. Fleandear?''

''Your just reading the book.'' She said it.

''Its completely boring sir.''

I never thought of that.

''Oh. Okay. Then how about next Friday we will have some betting.'' the professor said.

I didn't ask for this.

''What's the betting?'' Professor confidently said.

''If I win... Your gonna tell us your name.''

What? That's all.

''Why? I need an answer why should I tell you my name.''

''You just read it from your book sir. A sniper should be good at stalking. I need to know your name first. Your true name sir, cause if you don't, I'll cut that tongue of yours.''

''Okay. When I'll win...Cut that hair of yours. I want it in lob style.''

What the f**k?

You'll cut a girls hair?

''Deal.''

''Deal.''

And they made the deal.

''Aren't you gonna join?''

''Nah, I'll pass.''

''How boring.'' The professor said.

''Your more boring.''

''What was that, Mr. Hutton?''

''Nothing, sir!''

''Let's continue. Snipers are also called "hunters" in many languages, due to the nature of the craft with the hunting horn also being a symbol of sharpshooter, being called Caçadores, Chasseurs and Jägers. Other words for sniper include franc-tiréur, tiréur d'élite and atirador de escol. You have to remember the words since you still have a briefing with the world leaders before you get deployed.''

We still need to do that?

*bling

I got a message notification. It came from SadisticGorilla. Aaron?!

''Sir. Professor Aaron just sent me a text. Can I see this?'' I asked.

''If it came from a professor, yes you can. So as...''

I hurriedly got outside and read the text.

'There's a mice in the first years. I want you to look of who is that spy. Don't tell anybody. Next week, I'll be taking care of both Class 1-A and Class 1-B. Glenn will be out for days. I don't know how many days, but we need to know the spy as soon as possible.'

A mice? Who could that be? I replied. 'Ok. But can I tell Stella? I know you said not to tell her, but I trust her.' Sent.

''No. She is the target of this infiltration. She is the one who should be the last person to know. If you discover the mice in no time, I'll let you sound me.'

Sound me? Ah! The metal stick.

'Okay.'

''..., in conjunction with the shooter, the spotter will calculate the distance, shooting angle (slant range), mil-related correction, interference by atmospheric factors and the required leads for moving targets. It is not unusual for the spotter to be equipped with a ballistic table, a notebook or a tablet computer specifically for performing these calculations...''

I sat back to my seat.

''The shooter focuses...What was that, Mr. Hutton?''

''A-ah. Professor Aaron just reminded me about the errand he asked of me.''

''And what's the errand?''

''Ah, sir. Aren't you interfering in the other professor's business?'' Stella said. That saved me.

''That's true. I am very sorry. Now shall I go with the Calchimera Army? From 2108, the Calchimera armed forces has run newly developed sniper courses in military district training centers. In place of the Republic's practice of mainly squad shooters, which were often designated during initial training and of whom only few become snipers, new Army snipers are to be trained intensively for 3 months or longer if they are in contract. The training program includes theory and practice of countersniper engagements, artillery spotting and coordination of air support. The first instructors are the graduates of the Makalivskok sniper training center, the senior military school in Calchimera Republic...''

''I graduated in Makalivskok Senior Military school. The school is so spacious.'' Stella said.

''A-ah.''

The bell rang, ending our special lesson.

''The two of you, good luck in the war.'' Our Professor then left.

''What's wrong, Caspian?''

''Ah. Nothing.''

''You seemed out of it. But if you say so. Its break now. You promised.''

''Okay. Strawberry Milk, right?''

''Yes.''

I promised her. I need to buy it. It will also help to avoid getting suspicious in Stella's mind.

''Strawberry and Blueberry milk, please.'' I said to the woman who works at the canteen.

''Here it is.'' She said and gave me my change.

I walk back to Stella and then I saw her talking to Maddison.

''Are they close?'' I asked myself.

'So we can relax. I'll be lonely in those days.'' I heard Maddison said.

''Well... Let me think about that..''

''Hope you agree...'' I held her hands. ''Please...''

''I'll give an answer after class.'' Stella answered.

The bell rang. Maddison walks away.

''What did the two of you talk about?'' I asked Stella.

''Well, since the special break is coming, Maddison invited me to a beach. I don't know if I should go or not. Peach and Rheanelle are out in that time--''

''I would love to go.''

Beach?! I really like beaches and I hate bitches. I have one suspect now.

''O-okay. Guess I'll ask her if you can come and if she doesn't want you to come, then I'll refuse her offer.''

''No..Don't refuse her if she doesn't agree with the idea. I can just go on a cate with Aaron. But you have to promise me to update me every hour.''

''Okay. Hehehe.'' She took a sip from her drink.

Even if she refused, I'll make a way to come with them.

Maddison Jonkins. The other day, she got a call inside the room. She was so damn weird to answer.

And her boss doesn't want her to choose a position. There is no such reason to avoid the war. She can just help by being an ambassador.

Guess, I need to watch an eye on her.

Stella and I parted ways.

Then I saw Maddison creeping on someone.

''Is she eavesdropping?''

I walk towards her.

'She is still your aunt. Just lock her up and t*****e but don't kill your aunt.'' I heard Aaron said.

''Then what about the mice?''

Is she listening to the conversation. I can clearly see her body trembling. Sweat are drooling in her nape.

''I'll punished that motherfucker. Publicly. How dare they spy in this academy? To watch and report the whereabouts of Stella and Brent...''

So it is true that Stella and Brent are the targets.

This is the story Stella told me about.

In any case, Maddison seems scared now that they know...who..is..the...mice...

You confirmed it Maddison.

''Maddison?

She nervously looked at me. I need to get her attention away from what they are talking. She doesn't need to know the other parts. I hoped she doesn't hear that Glenn will be pursuing her boss.

''H-How long have you been there?'' I paused and looked at her in the eyes.

''Just now. Are you 'spying' in your crush?'' I giggled. This is just for show.

''Y-yes. So let's go now. I am greatly embarrassed. Hahaha.'' She is super cringe at this moment. She pulled me towards our room.

Your f****d up now.

Can't believe you enter the same class as me. Anyways, I can sound Aaron now.

''Good Day, Class 1-B. Today we will discuss about Surgical Suture. I know there's only a few students here that are Doctors in the upcoming war. But you all need to know how to sew a wound. Not every one of you can be delivered in the Emergency room once a bullet hit you. Last lesson was about treating a bullet wound on spot. Now, this time, its about sewing it close. Sewing the wound will prevent it from opening...'' Professor Xyron said as she walk down in the middle.

Maddison Jonkins. If something happens to Stella during that beach trip of yours, I will never forgive you.

''Surgical suture is a medical device used to hold body tissues together after an injury or surgery. Application generally involves using a needle with an attached length of thread. A number of different shapes, sizes, and thread materials have been developed over its millennia of history. Surgical knots are the knots used to bind suture materials together while binding tissue in surgery. They are used in medical and veterinary settings...''

This problem will be solved in no time.

I am still curious about where will Glenn be going.

It's not my job now, though.

''Suture thread is made from numerous materials. The original sutures were made from biological materials, such as catgut suture and silk. These absorbed bodily fluids and could be foci of infection. They are broken down by various processes including hydrolysis (polyglycolic acid) and proteolytic enzymatic degradation. Depending on the material, the process can be from ten days to eight weeks...''

Shall I tell Aaron about this now?

I gaze at Maddison. She is trembling.

Guess she now knows that two professors are hunting her.

'Maddison!'' Stella shouted her name. The class for today ended. I am now currently following Maddison.

''Stella!'' The b***h is acting.

''What's your decision? Will you come with me?'' I am a few meters away from them.

''Ah, yes. Peach will be visiting the Queen of Britain in that special break. Rheanelle, uh, she got something to do with Denver and Professor Xyron.''

I saw her hands. She is very 'excited' to have a beach trip with Stella.

''That's great but also sad. You will spend your special break with me even though we just got close.''

''Hey, were friends now. Oh! Almost forgot. Caspian said if he can join us?''

Finally, Stella asked.

''O-okay. He can join.'' I saw the disapproval in her face. But it'll be more suspicious if she disagree.

''I'm gonna go now. I still have something to do.''

''Oh. Okay. Bye.''.

I followed her, she is running towards the shore. She must want to call her boss now. This is the moment of truth, Maddison.

She looked at her phone. Fidgeting it. I prepared the recorder in my phone.

I heard the voice but it is still gibberish for me to understand.

''This is not the time to be relaxed, Ms. Galillea! Two of the teacher's here already found out that there is a spy. And they know who am I working for.''

BINGO.

The person on the phone is talking.

''Professor Glenn and another one.'' Eh? She didn't mention Aaron?

The call ended. I hurriedly got away from the shore. I have a recording now.

*ring

Perfect timing.

''Hello, Aaron.''

''Do you have something to report now?''

''You bet I have. And I already discovered who.''

''Who is it?'' He seemed excited and mad.

''She is in our room. No other than Maddison Jonkins.''

Your seriously wreck now, Maddison.

In just a day, I caught you.