Otaku Witch

Chapter 2004 - 1017: The Victim Spider and the Blond Disciplinary

"Uh..."

Dorothy looked at the suddenly astonished expressions of the crowd and shook her head.

"Is there something wrong with Teacher Rose?"

She asked the crowd cautiously.

Spider Teacher might have a notorious reputation, meaning as her disciple, I’d be condemned as well.

Homebody Witch pondered this over.

Well, it’s quite possible. After all, Spider Teacher was never a good person in the conventional sense; her character was downright atrocious.

Dorothy hadn’t forgotten how, when Witch Academy first started, there was quite a large enrollment in the automatic mechanics and civil engineering major, but after Spider Teacher’s intimidation, there were only her and Audrey left in the end.

And even so, during the subsequent entrance exam, Spider Teacher’s favoritism was blatant; she practically wanted to waive the exam for Audrey while making things incredibly difficult for me.

Though in the end, the difficulty resulted in nothing, since the entrance exam paper seemed ridiculously easy to the Homebody Witch, but such discrimination among candidates, lacking the most basic fairness and justice, directly denounced Noelle Rose’s loss of teaching ethics.

Someone like her being a teacher is simply a profanation of this sacred profession.

Not to mention, Spider Teacher’s flaws don’t end with favoritism; she’s a double-standard expert, an embezzler of academy funds, mastering every step of exploitation, always finding where the benefits lie, and distancing herself from responsibility.

Frankly speaking, aside from being quite pretty and having an impressive figure and a little bit of talent, everything else about her is flawed.

If such a person had a notorious reputation, Dorothy wouldn’t be surprised.

However, even if she might be dragged down by Spider Teacher’s bad reputation now, Homebody Witch doesn’t intend to cut ties with Noelle Rose.

Because, despite all her shortcomings, Spider Teacher is genuinely kind to me.

The discomfort Dorothy felt during the entrance exam was matched by the comfort of being protected after becoming her disciple.

Everyone despises double standards, but what’s worse is not being the one shielded by them.

Even if Spider Teacher is condemned by everyone, Dorothy intends to take good care of her, not despise her.

Because...

Hmm, Teacher is really good at giving everything; I’ve drained her several times, but each time I meet her, there’s new material to learn.

A teacher who can be continuously extracted—she’s really loved.

Moreover...

If we’re comparing notorious reputations, Dorothy feels Spider Teacher might not be worse than herself; who is dragging whom down is uncertain.

A great teacher produces outstanding disciples, so nobody should despise anyone.

Homebody Witch thought to herself.

However...

"Is it the Puppeteer of the Deep Boudoir?"

"The thread demon with eight eyes and a thousand hands?"

"The mobile Disaster Fortress Maiden?"

"The War Queen that forms an army by herself?"

.....

Several shipbuilders were suddenly very impressed, murmuring these names in awe and even showing expressions of surprise, admiration, or reverence.

Dorothy was stunned for two seconds before she vaguely recalled that these were titles given to Spider Teacher.

Wait, the storyline doesn’t seem quite right.

"So you’re a disciple of Noelle Rose, no wonder you have such profound architectural skills."

"Rose’s works are all masterpieces; just difficult to book."

"Miss, I’m a fan of Noelle Rose, can you get me an autograph?"

"With Rose’s guidance, this Legendary Battleship is guaranteed."

.....

All of a sudden, shipbuilders who initially only acknowledged the Stars Industry out of respect for the Witch of the Forest started becoming enthusiastic toward Dorothy, treating her as one of their own.

This left the Homebody Witch dumbfounded; she blinked, unable to fathom how the teacher she randomly chose ended up being so reputable.

She looked to her nearby sisters for some clarification.

But seeing her puzzled expression, Sophia and Senior Mia exchanged bewildered glances with her.

"Miss, you’re not telling me you don’t know how incredible your teacher is, are you?"

The Pure White Witch transmitted this message.

"Little Fairy, didn’t you choose the automated mechanics and civil engineering major because of Rose?"

Senior Mia also asked in surprise.

Dorothy: "..."

Seriously, am I the only one unaware of how amazing my teacher is?

Homebody Witch looked up, feeling speechless, at Hat Senior Sister, whose hat was a bit swollen from a snake’s tail whip.

She had actually learned about Spider Teacher’s titles through Senior Fanny’s introduction.

"Dorothy, why are you looking at me? I told you this apprenticeship wouldn’t be a loss, didn’t I? You think any random person would catch my attention?"

Senior Fanny blinked innocently with the Eyes of the Stars.

Dorothy: "..."

Alright, Senior Sister, that was quite a display.

But considering Senior Fanny’s rank as The Fourth King, there aren’t many witches she would take note of, especially Spider Teacher, who has just recently ascended to Peak; if she could catch the eye of a future Witch King despite having the stature of a Great Witch, she must be exceptional.