Reincarnation with AI (Unemployment-Free)

Chapter 78 The Cold War

After two weeks, Rudius felt he could move the teaching content a step further towards a more abstract direction.

Kyrie and Alice were quite adept at spending small amounts of money.

Therefore, it is necessary to simplify the problems encountered when shopping into questions that only contain a few numbers.

It's like asking, "What is 2 + 2?"

Before shopping, Rudius could only ask awkwardly, but after shopping, he could ask, "One skewer of meat costs two copper coins, so how much are two skewers of meat?"

Counting on your fingers is a bridge to establishing mathematical concepts, while shopping is a bridge to establishing calculation concepts.

Modern people usually skip this process.

In his previous life, Rudeus encountered this problem when he went to eat grilled fish with his classmates.

Grilled fish restaurants typically weigh and kill the fish on the spot, and the price varies depending on the weight of the fish.

At this point, a phenomenon occurs: for the same type of fish, those that are too light or too heavy will be more expensive, and their cost-effectiveness will be lower.

If you want to save money on the same dish, you need to choose the fish with the most suitable weight from three or four fish of different weights.

But what is that weight?

While his classmates were struggling with the problem, Rudius stood aside, mentally listing equations, substituting values, and calculating. Finally, he checked the result on his phone.

Then choose the fish whose weight is closest to the answer, point to it and say, "I want this one."

Afterwards, the students sitting at the table waiting for the food weren't curious; they only asked Rudius in surprise after learning what had happened, "You calculated that?"

Rudius then discovered that such a thing was also inconceivable for modern people who had received nine years of compulsory education and had attended high school and university.

No one would use equations when eating grilled fish, and people with computational skills might not use them in everyday life.

Just then, Philip reminded Rudius not to go out too often, and instead to distill the practical problems into numbers.

Using abstract concepts can also improve learning efficiency.

While Alice and Kyrie Irvine were able to complete the shopping, there were still many problems with communication.

Alice has the typical spoiled princess traits; she doesn't pay attention to the other person at all, and doesn't even care about the food itself.

She only asked the price because she needed to spend money, and only looked at the items she was buying out of curiosity.

The Gileaders, on the other hand, are very lacking in things like faithfully watching the food, observing expressions, or paying attention to various seasonings.

In Gilead's eyes, the only thing on the kebab vendor's stall is meat.

If it weren't for the fact that getting meat costs money, she probably wouldn't care about the money.

From this perspective, Gilead can be considered an unconventional rich girl.

They didn't care at all about the stall owner's expression, tone of voice, or whether there was a scam involved.

Rudius also tried to take the lead and set an example by communicating with the stall owners and shopkeepers, but the two seemed not to see it at all, their eyes only filled with doubt.

Perhaps if they persisted a little longer, the two would become puzzled and ask Rudeus why he was doing such a thing.

But Rudius was already tired before they even asked the questions.

Rudyus's personality is also not suited to communicating with strangers for extended periods of time, as it is too mentally taxing.

The feigned enthusiasm will soon run out, leaving behind only the weariness of "I'm at work".

Damn it, I'm not asking anymore!

After trying it out, Rudius decided to ask questions based on his own interests.

Teaching abstract concepts.

Rudius did not teach Alice and Kyriano Arabic numerals or other mathematical tools.

For Hilfi, it might be a secret between the two of them, a source of joy.

For Alice and Kyrie Irvine, that would only mean academic pressure.

Use the "complex" numbers of the jobless world to list ten addition and subtraction problems within ten.

Rudius handed it to Girenius, while he and Iris stood aside to watch.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Alice counting on her fingers.

Rudius smiled slightly—then there's no need to give Alice ten more questions separately.

There are not many questions on the main road, and the content is not difficult.

However, this is the amount of calculation required for an entire day.

Rudius's teaching plan is like memorizing vocabulary: memorize five words today, five more tomorrow, and just keep at it.

Similarly, if I did ten math problems today, I must also write ten words to complete a whole day of studying.

However, instruction on reading and writing has not yet begun.

Rudeus looked at Alice and reminded her, "Miss Alice, you can't say the answer."

"Hmph!" Upon hearing Rudeus's words, Alice immediately looked away, crossed her arms, and said, "I won't tell."

"If Miss needs it, I can also prepare ten questions for her," Rudeus suggested.

"No need!" Alice shouted.

The ten problems were quickly solved. After checking them, Rudius put the teaching aids away and set them aside.

This is also one of the reasons why Rudius only set ten questions.

If there are thirty questions, and Alice gets bored and runs away, it won't be easy to find her again.

Taking out the storybook he had prepared beforehand, Rudius said, "Let's tell a story today."

Alice's eyes lit up noticeably when she heard the story being told.

But upon seeing the book in Rudius's hand, his expression softened slightly.

Rudeus watched the changes in Alice's expression.

That wasn't a rejection, nor was it resistance; it was more like an instinctive retreat.

Once you see a book, your brain will associate it with concepts like "learning" and "being educated."

Having already anticipated this, Rudeus spoke up, "Miss Alice, may I trouble you?"

Alice seemed to recall her boastful words from a few days ago, but because she was illiterate, she was cornered with nowhere to escape.

"Oh," Alice replied softly.

Such a soft voice—this was the first time Rudius had ever heard such a soft voice from Alice.

Rudeus, who had been handling the situation with ease, was taken aback.

Rudius realized that perhaps a gentle push would send Alice plummeting into the abyss.

This feeling sent a shiver down Rudius's spine.

Kyrie Io wagged its tail, looking back and forth at the two who had suddenly fallen silent, its eyes filled with confusion.

Time ticked by, and unease began to creep into Alice's eyes—Rudeus couldn't care less about his own feelings; he had to seize the opportunity before him.

Slightly flustered, Rudius handed the book to Gilead and sat down beside him.

Faced with Gilead's questioning gaze, Rudeus and Gilead exchanged a glance before remembering what they were supposed to do.

"Young lady, please sit here," Rudeus said, looking at Alice sitting opposite him.

"Should I sit over there too?" Alice asked, getting up and walking over.

As he watched Alice walk toward him, Rudeus remembered a question he had forgotten.

According to the plan, I was supposed to sit in the window seat in Gilead's beforehand.

The correct seating arrangement for the three is with Gilead in the middle, and Rudeus and Iris on either side.

This is why Rudius handed the book to Gilead, because Gilead was supposed to hold it according to the plan.

But in my panic, I forgot about what would happen next.

Now that Alice has walked right over, do we still need to adjust our positions?

The table and chairs were fixed, and since Gilead was very large, he had to come out first before sitting inside.

But if I don't change seats and sit so close to Alice, what if she hits me?

There's no way to avoid it at that distance.

With only three steps between them, and Alice closing in, Rudeus had little time left to consider.

Remembering Alice's quiet response, Rudeus temporarily lowered his guard and silently sat down next to Gilead.

Alice sat down next to Rudeus, giving him a strange look, seemingly realizing that this was the first time she had ever been so close to Rudeus.

Rudius took the book from Girenius somewhat awkwardly.

The Three Musketeers and the Labyrinth

Swordsmen and labyrinths.

It has elements of adventurers, which Alice has heard of before, so it can both pique her interest and provide something to talk about.

Rudeus was in charge of reading the original text, and Alice was in charge of telling the story.

The original seating arrangement, besides maintaining a safe distance from Alice, also served the purpose of a perfect arrangement with students sitting in the middle and teachers on both sides.

Rudius once again regretted that he had not been able to proceed as planned.

Leaning the book against the desk, Rudius felt that Girenau's reading posture was somewhat uncomfortable.

But it couldn't be placed on the table, otherwise Alice would—Rudeus increasingly regretted not changing its position.

With a sigh, Rudius realized he had to speak first, so he asked, "Gilead, do you know what this book is?"

"I don't know," Kyrie Irvine answered honestly.

"It's 'The Three Musketeers and the Labyrinth'," Rudeus replied, seemingly oblivious to Kyrie's amusement—though probably not.

"Hmph!" Alice's confident voice rang out, "It's 'The Three Musketeers and the Labyrinth'!"

"Okay," Rudius agreed, then said to Kyriano, "Let's use this book to learn to read. I'll read a sentence, and you have to repeat after me."

After saying that, Rudeus pointed to the title of the book and read aloud, sliding his finger along the page: "The Three Musketeers and the Labyrinth".

Hearing Rudeus's words and realizing that the other party was instructing him, Kyrie Irvine put on a serious expression, looked at the words Rudeus was pointing to, and read them word by word: "Three swords—"

"Sir," Rudius reminded him.

"scholar."

"Three, swordsman, and, labyrinth," Rudeus said, enunciating each word clearly.

"Three, sword, warrior, and, labyrinth," Kyrie Irving recited, following Rudeus's sliding finger.

After Gilead finished reading, Rudius opened the storybook.

Alice had already put on an impatient expression.

Just as Rudeus placed his finger on the page, about to continue reading, Alice immediately stopped him, saying, "Rudeus! Didn't you just ask me to tell you a story?"

It seems like I sat next to the speakers while attending a wedding banquet.

Rudeus felt the air vibrate from Alice, who was sitting next to him.

"Lady Alice, we haven't even started yet," Rudeus explained, then asked, "Can we teach Gilead together?"

"What?" Alice looked like she didn't understand what was being said and asked, "Me, teach Gilead?"

"Yes," Rudius replied affirmatively.

Who says you have to be a student to learn?

Why can't we start by learning to be a teacher?

"Oh." Alice frowned, trying to understand Rudeus's meaning, but quickly gave up and agreed with a half-understanding.

Clearly, they don't understand what they're supposed to do.

Seeing her expression, Rudius explained, "Uncle Philip told Miss Alice this story, didn't he?"

"That's right," Alice nodded.

"Miss Alice, could you tell us that story?" Rudeus continued to ask.

"Okay." Alice stopped after agreeing, looked at Rudeus, and realized that she still didn't know what to do.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Rudius prepared to continue reading, only to find that he could no longer read word by word as before.

Alice will definitely not sit still.

Realizing this, Rudeus turned to Kyrie and said, "Don't read after me yet."

After saying that, I realized it wasn't right. Wouldn't there be no learning effect if I didn't read?

Rudius then added, "Alright, I'll point to the words in the book and read them aloud, and you, Kyrie, will have to read them silently."

"Silent reading?" Kyrie Irving looked at Rudeus with a puzzled expression, clearly needing an explanation.

"It's reading without making a sound," Rudius explained.

"What does it mean to read without making a sound?" Kyrie Irvine asked, swishing its tail.

"That's right—that's right—" Rudius realized that Kyrie Irvine seemed to have no concept of silent reading, or rather, did an illiterate person who couldn't read really have the concept of "reading"?

Having her read aloud is how I'm building her understanding of reading.

Rudius closed the book again and pointed to the title, saying, "Gilead, read it with me again."

After saying that, he pointed to the book title and said, word by word, "The Three Musketeers and the Labyrinth".

"The Three Musketeers and the Labyrinth," Kyrie Irvine read after him.

"Yes," Rudius encouraged, "Let's do it again, but you can't make a sound."

After saying that, Rudius read it again.

"Three—" After Gilead uttered the first word, the next five words were only moved by his lips, without any sound coming out.

"Yes, that's it." Rudius nodded in approval with a smile.

"That's not how it works. You can't move your lips when you're reading silently!" Alice corrected, who was watching from the sidelines.

Kyrie Irène glanced at Iris, then at Rudius, her eyes clearly asking, "Is that so?"

Sometimes it's okay to be a little ignorant, Miss Alice—Rudeus thought to himself.

He said confidently, "Yes, but Kyrie Io isn't very skilled yet. It's okay to use your mouth. You'll get used to it later."

"Oh," Kyrie Irvine replied casually.

Rudius let out a soft sigh, opened the book again, pointed to the first word, and began to read: "In————".

The content in the book differs from the story Philip tells, and the story Philip tells also differs from the story in Alice's memory.

They are a story, yet not a story.

After gaining a deeper understanding of language, Rudius realized that this difference could completely turn one story into two.

This is the essence of language arts.

After reading each short passage, Rudius would ask Iris to repeat it.

Rudius and Cyrene would listen patiently to her finish speaking, even if she didn't express herself clearly, they wouldn't mind.

As Rudius read, Alice's eyes began to follow the movement of his fingers.

When Rudeus encounters something he doesn't understand or sees a monster he's never seen before, he'll ask Kyrie Illya, "Are there zombies in the labyrinth? Do monsters also know swordsmanship?"

Kyrie Irvine will also answer these questions based on his own experience.

It was hard to say who was the teacher and who was the student, and time flew by quickly thanks to the three of them's "tacit division of labor".

As the sunlight filtering through the window gradually dimmed, Rudius paused at a soothing passage—let's stop here for today.

Rudius closed the book and placed it on the table.

Looking at Alice, who was still engrossed in the story, Rudius recalled Philip's encouragement to her last time. Although he felt he wasn't good at it, he still clapped and said, "Miss Alice, you did a wonderful job."

When Gilead saw this, he also started clapping.

Amid the applause of the two, Alice crossed her arms and raised her chin.

Then suddenly he reached out and punched Rudeus in the head.

Rudeus noticed an unusual disturbance in the airflow because his magical perception was not fully activated.

However, at such close range, it was impossible to dodge.

Rudius's smiling eyes widened rapidly. Before he could even see Alice's movements, her fist landed on his head.

"Hiss~"

Rudius clutched his head, the pain throbbing in his forehead, his veins pulsating.

Clutching his head, Rudius endured the pain, climbed onto the table, and jumped to the opposite side.

Alice watched in surprise as Rudeus climbed to the other side; it seemed he reacted the same way the last time she hit him.

"Miss Alice, why did you hit someone?" Rudeus asked, suppressing his rising anger and covering his head.

"Why not?" Alice asked matter-of-factly.

"Because hitting someone hurts!"

"Hmph! You're afraid of pain! What a spineless coward!" Alice withdrew her hand and crossed her arms.

Seeing Alice's nonchalant attitude, Rudeus raised his voice and said seriously, "You must apologize to me!"

"No way!"

"Then I'm ignoring you!"

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