Mission 92 (
Summary[]
The term finals are finally looming over the first-year students of Eden Academy. Anya is determined to make sure she does not get a Tonitrus Bolt, while Becky reminds her that the results will determine their next classes for the second term. Meaning, if Anya does not get good grades, she will be all alone while Plan B fails. Anya reveals that her method of "reading minds to cheat" has not worked out due to the other thoughts of her other classmates getting in the way of her target classmate, who sometimes will solve problems faster than she can keep up. Anya concludes that she must figure out the answers for herself as much as she can.
Loid is depressed by Anya's playful behavior
The next morning at the Forger home, Loid is also concerned about the final exams, well aware of his daughter's consistent history of poor grades. After the incident with Daybreak, Eden Academy discovered evidence of a break-in and strengthened their security, causing Loid to lose the option to change Anya's test answers. Despite that, Loid sees a possible road to success in the Classical Language subject, which appears to be Anya's singular academic strength, and hopes that if they focus on it, she could possibly earn a Stella Star. However, Loid's dreams are dashed after watching Anya play with her snot, and he reminds himself to stay in reality.
The Authens invite the Forgers to eat some cookies
Loid tries to help Anya with her studies, but his teaching skills are falling short. He considers calling Yuri again to help but quickly decides against it due to Yuri's suspicions of him. Suddenly, the Authens arrive at their door to invite them over to have cookies that Barbara baked as she hopes to get her new neighbors better. After learning that Anya is having a study session, Sigmund suggests that everyone needs a break. Loid would rather have Anya focus on studying, but after deciding to probe the Authens, he accepts their invitation.
The Forgers go to the Authens' apartment and chat over the cookies. When Barbara talks about and teases Loid and Yor about their recent marriage, Loid changes the subject to the many books the Authens own, which Barbara explains is Sigmund's, who used to be a university professor. Loid inquires further and learns that Sigmund taught neurology and helped rehabilitate wounded soldiers in Covenia. Having done background research on Sigmund beforehand, Loid concludes that Sigmund does not appear to be a threat, but still remains cautious. Loid sees that Sigmund has books on language, and Sigmund explains that he did a bit of cultural anthropology in the past. When Loid mentions Classical Language, Anya exclaims that her goal is to get the top grade in that subject. Sigmund offers to help Anya study, and seeing no harm in it, Loid allows it.
Sigmund shows Anya the first volume of Spy Wars
Sigmund starts by asking Anya her favorite book, and Anya says Spy Wars, so Sigmund reveals the first volume of the comic to use as their textbook. Observing them, Loid sees that method as a lost cause due to him not succeeding when he tried it. At Sigmund's instruction, he and Anya repeat a Bondman quote in the classical language, and then he teaches her how to properly use the language. Loid interjects when he thinks the lesson might be getting too complicated, but Sigmund encourages letting Anya find joy in studying.
As Sigmund resumes his lesson with Anya, Barbara remarks how happy he looks while teaching her. Loid thinks about Sigmund's teaching philosophy, which he had never considered doing before for Anya due to the difference in their beliefs, as he held knowledge and understanding only as tactical weapons and tools of survival.
"Children like you are this nation's greatest treasure. Grow up healthy and strong."
After a fun and successful lesson with Sigmund, Anya and her parents make their leave, with Sigmund offering to teach her again. Anya accepts, saying she will come every day so she can earn a Stella Star. Sigmund asks what Anya will do after she aces her exams and becomes an Imperial Scholar and what her goal is. After turning to her parents, she replies that she wants world peace. Sigmund is happy with this answer and hugs Anya, saying that children like her are the nation's greatest treasure.
On her way to class the following day, Anya talks with Becky about their test prep, with Anya saying she has now started to enjoy studying a little bit, shocking her friend. Throughout the rest of the week, Anya studies hard, with Sigmund assisting her. The day before her exams, Anya returns home with a rugged look and stubble after having "mastered the art of Classical Language." When Loid asks about her appearance, Anya says she wants to look like she overcame rigorous training. Loid sees that she has been doing well in her practice tests and wonders if success could really be possible.
Anya begins her exams
After promising the Authens that she will bring back Stellas, Anya heads to school to do her exam. Henry also questions her stubble, which Anya explains was something she drew on herself with a permanent marker and it would not wash off. Moving on, Henry officially commences the final exams, and Anya readily takes them. Five days later, the final exam grades are posted in the quad, and all the students gather before the board in anticipation.
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Trivia[]
- Loid remembers that Anya is good at the Classical Language subject, which he found out in Chapter 42.
- He also recalls the moment where he tried to make a Spy Wars episode for Anya, that occurring in Short Mission 9.
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