I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 117

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Chapter 117. Taking It Back Again (2)

The Grand Duke leisurely lifted his tea. His gaze turned toward Ruin.

At first glance, it seemed like a polite negotiation, but the underlying meaning was clear.

‘This young punk… dares to propose a deal to me?’

Hmm. I actually like it more that he has such nerve.

Good. It’s been a while since I’ve met someone who makes my heart race.

“So. You want to become a Dormitory Supervisor? Will you take the Silver Moon position that opened up due to this terror incident?”

“No. That place has blood relatives, so I won’t go there.”

Why would I need to face those bastards who are trying to catch me anyway?

“Fairness among students is important, after all.”

“Oh. More importantly, did that Chairman actually allow you to take the Dormitory Supervisor position? He’s the type who would absolutely refuse to let you become one.”

Ruin made an unpleasant expression.

“…He strangely gave permission.”

Of course, Ruin was puzzled why that bastard who had opposed it so much would give permission…

Ruin got worked up as he recalled that incident.

“Yes, about the Dormitory Supervisor position? If you just send the required documents, I’ll process the personnel change immediately.”

“Didn’t I give them to you last time?”

“One was missing. A certificate.”

…A certificate?

“The Union Youth & Young Adult Psychological Counseling and Healing Certificate. You obviously have it, right?”

“…”

…Like hell I would?

As if reading that expression, the Hero made a shocked face.

“A Dormitory Supervisor is a teacher who must care for students. Since you applied for the position, I naturally thought you’d have it! My goodness, Professor Ruins doesn’t have that certificate – what Misfortune!”

…This bastard is reading from a textbook. He already knew I didn’t have it.

‘Damn. When I checked, there was no need for such qualifications.’

Besides, there’s no way that bastard Ruins would have something like that.

How could someone who called students asking questions “blockheads” and walked out during his part-time lecturer days have such a humane certificate?

“Still, it’s surprising. For the thorough Professor Ruins to make such a mistake. Didn’t you check?”

“I did. The Haven Faculty Guide.”

“Ah, then you must have seen the book from 3 years ago. It became mandatory to have certification starting 3 years ago. We issued a recall, but some must still be around. If you had seen the recently published guide, it would have been fine…”

“I checked five copies of the latest edition.”

“…”

「As expected, a symbol of Misfortune…」

Ruin gritted his teeth.

“Is it absolutely necessary?”

Then the Principal beside him nodded. That squirrel-like face twitched.

“Without it, you’ll be reported. Simply put, it’s like being an unlicensed doctor. You could be dismissed.”

Was it that serious?

“There was an incident at another Academy involving student bullying, violence, and suicide. So.”

Ruin clicked his tongue.

‘If such an incident happened, they should deal with the perpetrators. Why are they asking about counseling qualifications?’

If it were him, he would have made sure they could never clench their fists again.

‘Anyway, being reported to the Union for being unlicensed would be troublesome.’

If investigated, his identity as Fire Butterfly would be exposed!

Of course, getting a certificate? He was confident about that.

Psychological Healing for those brats? In 20 days, he could turn them into iron-blooded Weapons who could fight without getting hurt in any situation.

But for him to get that certificate, the schedule didn’t match.

‘Most importantly, the next exam is in a year.’

「…Setting aside the date, I think it’s just impossible for you anyway?」

So the Hero delivered the final blow.

“Of course, it’s possible if you have a recommendation letter from the current Dormitory Supervisor. There’s an exception clause.”

This bastard… He’s doing this knowing full well the Dormitory Supervisors won’t give one.

Soon the Hero smiled as if this was his main point.

“Instead, if you promise to work at Haven for 10 years, I’ll specially give you a recommendation letter directly in my capacity as Chairman.”

Really?

Then there’s only one answer.

“No thanks. I’ll just strangle Charlie instead.”

「What did he ever do wrong…」

Ruin folded away the long memory and returned to reality.

The Grand Duke asked.

“So where are you planning to become a Dormitory Supervisor?”

“Red Moon, of course.”

That would make the Grand Duke happy. And this was indeed an excellent move to maintain ties with the Grand Duke even without becoming his son-in-law.

So he expectantly observed Duke Isles’ reaction, but the Grand Duke’s response was strangely odd.

“Hmm. Red Moon.”

“!”

The Grand Duke’s reaction was strangely unsatisfactory. Ruin’s eyes narrowed as he caught that subtle sign.

‘Why? He should be happy about a Red Moon Dormitory Supervisor position, if only for Judith’s sake?’

“Is there some problem?”

“No. Not at all. Would I object to what my son-in-law does?”

The Grand Duke laughed heartily, but Ruin’s eyes grew even sharper.

No, there’s a serious problem. He couldn’t escape the intuition built from Fire Butterfly’s long experience.

‘Just now, with those words, a ‘wall’ appeared.’

A psychological distance had formed with the Grand Duke. In an instant, he had gone from being within the warm family circle to becoming an ‘outsider.’

Of course, the Grand Duke’s expression and behavior were the same as usual, but there was a reason he had put up that wall.

‘What is it? What did I miss?’

Moreover, Red Moon had not only his daughter, but also the First Prince and 2nd Prince who were keeping the Imperial Princess in check.

‘The Grand Duke must support one of the two.’

If he had to choose between the two, it would most likely be the First Prince. He thought the Grand Duke would be pleased to become his homeroom teacher.

At the same time, Ruin felt a sense of realization.

‘Could it be that he supports a different Imperial Prince?’

After all, he had come down here on a mission from Pride. They said they couldn’t tell who the Grand Duke supported, so he should approach and investigate his purpose.

‘Who is it?’

Who does he support that would cause such a sudden reaction?

‘Well, this kind of thing will become clear if I ask the Regressor.’

* * *

“So, who does that bastard Duke Isles support as Emperor?”

Late at night. Second Prince Ryle’s eyebrows twitched momentarily when called by Ruin, but he soon replied indifferently.

“Probably not anyone you’re thinking of.”

“…Not the First Prince, not the Second Prince?”

“No.”

“Then who?”

“Give me that and I’ll think about it.”

He pointed to the Tentacle Plant clinging to Ruin’s head. Since he had been targeting this to fight the First Prince, he seemed to covet it greatly.

However, Ruin’s eyes flashed as if telling him not to be mistaken.

“You’re not in a position to make deals. I’m the one who decides that. If I like the information, I might specially lend it to the student.”

“….”

Ryle, who had been sulking, decided to give an answer. But for some reason, a strange sneer crossed the corner of his mouth as he answered.

“The Grand Duke supports the Bastard Prince.”

“…What?”

The air froze for a moment. This was information even Ruin was hearing for the first time.

“What do you mean. The Imperial Family succession order should be established.”

“There’s nothing in the records. To be precise… he’s an ‘erased child.'”

Ruin’s eyes narrowed.

“…There was such a person?”

“There is. The Sixth Imperial Descendant. Not of pure bloodline, but surviving blood nonetheless. He’s even in Black Moon at this Academy.”

Ruin was dumbfounded. Black Moon? Wasn’t that where they gathered dangerous elements and troublemakers?

‘That Grand Duke is playing such a high-risk card?’

But why?

That’s when it happened.

“…But why are you suddenly asking about the Grand Duke’s supporters…?”

Ryle silently raised the sword he had been maintaining.

“Don’t tell me… you’re not thinking of supporting that side just because the Grand Duke supports them?”

Ruin didn’t answer. That silence came across as strong suspicion instead.

Sure enough, Ryle’s blade pointed at Ruin’s throat.

“You promised to raise me. You said you’d put me on the Emperor’s throne. But now… are you changing your words?”

Ruin smiled silently and set down his teacup with a sharp clink.

“2nd Prince, Your Highness?”

“?”

Ruin smiled with cold-blooded eyes that couldn’t normally be seen.

“If you’re going to consider me your Master, how about fixing that rude way of speaking first?”

“!”

Ryle flinched.

Thwack!

“Kugh!”

In an instant, Ruin struck Ryle’s hand away and leisurely caught the sword in midair.

“!”

Having skillfully taken the sword, he held the blade up to the moonlight like a craftsman examining a sword.

“And first, let me correct a wrong misunderstanding – I never said I’d put you on the emperor’s throne. I said I’d provide help worthy of that. In exchange for your regression information. So becoming emperor depends on your own abilities. And I’m a professor. There’s absolutely no reason I should only raise a single student.”

At those words, Ryle’s eyes instantly sharpened.

“Then you’re saying you’ll raise that bastard… the opponent I’ll be competing against from now on? This is betrayal, Ruins Wayne.”

Ryle’s eyes trembled with rage.

In a situation where he couldn’t even regress because of this bastard, this person was the only one he could trust, and now he’s betraying him like this?

As bloodshot veins appeared in Ryle’s eyes, Ruin laughed as if it were ridiculous.

“Don’t throw a tantrum, Your Highness the 2nd Prince. I clearly told you. I have no interest in the position of imperial advisor.”

Somehow relieved by those words, Ryle nodded.

“…Come to think of it, you said you were after the treasure chest.”

“Yes. Since Your Highness said you weren’t interested in the military’s box anyway, I trust you won’t interfere.”

“What’s inside it that you covet so much?”

“I don’t know exactly either.”

But this bastard said it was an item related to the Demon Emperor.

‘In other words, it’s likely the ‘Demon Emperor’s Heart’.’

At that expression, Ryle once again glared at Ruin fiercely like a beast.

“You… don’t tell me there’s something you haven’t told me?”

Ruin neither laughed nor denied those words.

Instead-

Bang!

He grabbed Ryle’s head and slammed it into the table.

“Kugh…!”

“A student doesn’t need to know everything their master thinks.”

“!”

“And I told you not to speak informally.”

“Kuk…!”

Ryle gritted his teeth under the tremendous grip strength and barely managed to lift his head. Ruin looked down at Ryle and his eyes glinted coldly.

“If you want to become Emperor, watch your mouth from now on. You’re not the only king I’ve brought down.”

“….”

…What?

* * *

‘Well, one way or another, I need to find the Military’s treasure chest now.’

And to find the Military’s box, there’s something I need to resolve first.

‘I need the Head Professor position to enter that location.’

The place where the Special Grade Wanted Criminal is imprisoned?

So I said.

“What? You want me to give back the Head Professor position?”

“Yes.”

Are you kidding?

Kalon felt those words rise to his throat and then go back down.

He had just finished handling all the miscellaneous duties of the Head Professor, and was now planning tasks to properly work Ruins Wayne to the bone.

But… what?

“Return the Head Professor position?”

He was speechless.

“That’s already a closed matter. We exchanged contracts and signed them too…!”

Then Ruin smiled annoyingly smoothly.

“The seal.”

“…?”

“You didn’t stamp your seal.”

“What are you talking about. What seal.”

“The Chief Professor Position Transfer Document. You didn’t put your seal in the approval section. So the official handover is invalid.”

“What bullshit. Clearly-”

Kalon yanked open the drawer.

“I saw it! I checked the seal that day myself!”

With trembling hands, he pulled out the contract and unfolded it. Then the moment he looked at the seal section…

“…Huh?”

…Why isn’t it there?

Kalon made a sound that might have been a scream.

“Why isn’t this here! I definitely checked it that day!”

“You must have been mistaken.”

Ruin’s smile was annoyingly sinister.

Kalon felt dizzy. No, that wasn’t what mattered.

“You… don’t tell me you’re planning to use this as justification to take back the Head Professor position?”

Kalon’s eyes became bloodshot.

But Ruin didn’t hesitate for even a moment.

“Yes. I checked with the Administrative Team, and they said documents without seals have no validity.”

“That’s because you’ve been bribing the Administrative Team all this time!”

“Where’s your proof?”

“…”

Kalon’s whole body trembled.

“So, Professor. Will you accept punishment for acting without Head Professor authority all this time? Or will you quietly give up the position since it was originally mine?”

“…”

Kalon gritted his teeth. If he could just prove the seal had been there, this contract would…!

Then Ruin drove in the final nail as if he had anticipated this.

“Oh! By the way, this document is also last year’s format. The contract format changed starting this year, so this document would be processed as invalid by the Administrative Team anyway. Ah, I’ll handle the processing.”

Ruin tore up the contract with a rip and smiled kindly.

“You haven’t returned the room keys yet, have you? I’ll come collect them soon.”

Kalon screamed at Ruin’s retreating figure as he turned and walked away.

“That crazy bastard, seriously!”

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