"It's alright. Everyone must be exhausted from their studies and training, so let her rest for a while."
"Besides, my class is an elective. There's no guarantee everyone will choose to take my practical course later."
Tracen Academy's schedule was slightly earlier than the school hours he experienced in his previous life. However, back then, he didn't have to undergo high-intensity training every day.
As someone who had been through it, Lucian understood perfectly.
Now that he had become a teacher, he allowed his exhausted students to rest appropriately, giving his younger self a brief moment of respite as well.
Grass Wonder and El Condor Pasa were both taken aback. Their initial impression of Lucian had only been that he was handsome and young, but now they saw another side of him gentleness.
"Teacher~ I'm awake now~"
At that moment, Seiun Sky rose from her desk, propping her head up with one hand. Her eyes were narrowed into crescent moons as she smiled sweetly at Lucian.
She had heard what he said earlier.
"You're allowed to rest a little longer." Lucian then turned to the others. "If anyone else is tired, let's take a five-minute break."
"Hehe~ No need. If the higher-ups come for an inspection, it wouldn't look good. We shouldn't make things difficult for you, Teacher."
Seiun Sky's tone and manner of speaking carried a leisurely, carefree vibe full of laziness, like a cat dozing under the sun after a full meal.
However, Lucian knew this girl was an absolute master at playing dumb.
On the surface, she'd go "Muri~ (No way)~ Muri~ (No way)~," but behind the scenes, she'd secretly push herself to excel, then astonish everyone.
But it was precisely this competitive spirit that made her an outstanding horse girl.
Lucian glanced at the others, and seeing no one else wanted to rest, he continued, "Then I'll proceed with the roll call."
While Lucian wasn't paying attention, Seiun Sky tilted her head, slowly opening her eyes to observe him standing at the lectern.
...
"King Halo."
"Here."
Lucian looked toward King Halo, seated in the corner. The young lady exuded an air of nobility, her posture exceptionally graceful.
Grass Wonder, El Condor Pasa, Seiun Sky, and King Halo along with Special Week, who would join later completed the golden generation of the horse racing world.
Special Week, as the protagonist of the first season, would transfer into this class once the story began.
The fact that these five were in the same class seemed like fate at work.
"Roll call is done. Let's begin the lesson."
Lucian took out his textbook, projected a beautifully crafted PowerPoint, and began guiding the students into the world of cooking.
Since he was from China, it was only natural for him to enthusiastically promote chinese cuisine.
Moreover, he incorporated stories into his teaching, explaining the origins and evolution of each dish. The fun anecdotes occasionally drew laughter from the class.
...
"I know everyone loves carrots, so let me introduce a traditional chinese home-style dish Stir-Fried Three Dices."
"Last time, I recorded a video where I cooked this very dish. You can watch it while listening to my explanation."
"So, what are the 'three dices'? I'll explain the combination I used in the video—lamb, potatoes, and carrots."
...
Lucian vividly explained the preparation of ingredients and each step of the cooking process, synchronizing with the video.
The students listened attentively even Seiun Sky, for once, found herself drawn in.
When the video reached the finished dish, everyone involuntarily swallowed their saliva.
Lucian discreetly observed their reactions, feeling quite satisfied.
That's right it was the filter! He had specifically added a filter to this video!
The final dish in the video looked stunning.
The diced meat glistened under the light, its oily sheen enough to whet anyone's appetite. Meanwhile, the potatoes and carrots balanced out the visual richness of the lamb.
"Lucian-sensei, over here~ If we join your class, will we get to taste the dishes you make?" Seiun Sky raised her hand and asked.
Lucian almost wanted to shove the entire plate into Seiun Sky's mouth right then.
That question was absolutely perfect!
Suppressing his satisfaction, Lucian replied, "Of course. Every lesson, I'll demonstrate how to cook a dish, and I'll make it first for everyone to see."
The moment he said this, the eyes of many horse girls lit up.
Didn't that mean they'd get to sample Lucian's cooking!?
"Lucian-sensei, can I sign up in advance~?"
It was still Seiun Sky speaking.
Who didn't love good food? Her reasoning was simple free meals!
"The registration period is the same as for other practical electives. I can't sign anyone up early, so please be sure to pay attention to the registration dates."
"Okay~"
"Teacher, I have a question too." Grass Wonder raised her hand.
"Go ahead."
"How many students do you plan to accept for your practical class? And are spots first-come, first-served?"
"The school has set a limit of thirty students. If there's high demand, we might expand. As for spots yes, it's first-come, first-served."
Don't be fooled by the current positive reception. The teachers of other elective courses had their own ways of promoting their classes too.
The outcome wasn't set in stone yet anything could happen.
Lucian didn't overthink it. He just hoped his course would run smoothly.
...
The class continued.
After finishing another segment, Lucian checked the clock and saw there were only five minutes left.
Five minutes wasn't enough to cover the next topic, so he decided to keep promoting his class instead.
"One more thing I'm not just a teacher. I'm also a trainer... though I haven't been officially certified yet."
"If any of you are interested in me... er, in my team, you can come for a trial session later."
As soon as he finished speaking, Seiun Sky raised her hand again.
"Lucian-sensei, will your trials be really hard? I'm worried I might not pass if I go~"
This was clearly a question the other horse girls were curious about as well.
Of course, they wanted specialized trainers to provide tailored guidance. But the trials at the academy were notoriously difficult to pass.
Lucian thought for a moment before answering seriously, "There will definitely be challenges, but how will you know whether you can pass unless you try?"
Survival of the fittest some would rise to fame, while others would fade into obscurity.
Fortunately, in this world, even if horse girls couldn't make a name for themselves in competitions, there were other paths they could take.
"Ding-dong—"
The bell rang, signaling the end of class.
Lucian had more he wanted to say, but he refrained from dragging the lesson on. "That's all for today. See you next class."