I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 132

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Chapter 132. Assassinating Butterfly (3)

Ruin was dumbfounded.

Pride appearing was according to the prophecy. Honestly, the flow was so accurate that he thought ‘as expected of my squirrel.’

But…

…The First Prince?

Rose Isles’ assassination?

‘Why is that my job?’

「Is it fake?」

That could be possible. He had been impersonated before, and it seemed like a fake Fire Butterfly was actually acting.

So he asked.

“Why did you specifically identify it as Fire Butterfly?”

“Because Fire Butterfly’s Frix appeared.”

“Frix?”

“Fire Butterfly’s burning butterfly. I saw it.”

“…”

Ruin’s expression rapidly hardened.

…That seems like it’s really me?

The Frix he created was the real Fire Butterfly. That Frix was nearly impossible to forge.

And there was one reason why Ruin usually used Fire Butterfly Frix at mission sites. For enemy luring and mana charging. His Frix absorbed the energy of night and provided magic power.

Anyway, if that appeared…

‘Then does that really mean the assassination will happen by my hands?’

Wasn’t the Assassination Squad supposed to handle it?

How did it end up in my hands?

No, that’s not what’s important.

Ruin pressed his forehead. Honestly, what bothered him more in this situation was…

‘Rose Isles is going to die?’

The First Prince was the one who would destroy the Union even after becoming Emperor. His survival until then was inevitable in a way.

‘Obviously his Immortality Ability will activate.’

But Rose Isles?

She was just an honest Grand Duke’s daughter with a bit of a temper. He had absolutely no reason to assassinate her.

Even if it was Pride’s command, he couldn’t understand why he would do such a thing.

That’s when it happened.

“Haha, being too conspicuous is also a problem.”

“!”

A familiar, dignified voice.

Duke Isles approached Ruin. Ruin offered a polite greeting, and the Duke examined Ruin with great satisfaction.

“You look quite good today.”

He gestured slightly at Ruin’s neatly swept bangs.

“Especially that slightly stylish look. It goes well with my eldest child too.”

This man still hasn’t given up, has he?

Ruin made a disgusted expression.

At this, Judith looked slightly displeased. However, the Duke asked nonchalantly.

“So, have you decided? To become the Silver Moon Supervisor?”

“I have family, so I’m planning to go somewhere else.”

“Oh. Then you’ve decided to become Red Moon’s supervisor?”

“No.”

“Oh?”

At that short answer, the Duke laughed heartily.

“Have you grown tired of taking care of our child?”

The Duke was speaking casually as if asking about his well-being, but it was by no means a light smile. As evidence, while a smile floated at the corners of his mouth, his eyes weren’t smiling. His eyes contained sharp, probing intent.

“Come to think of it, it seems you brought the 2nd Prince as your attendant.”

His gaze asked what was going on. It was also a slightly wary look.

That’s why Ruin clicked his tongue.

‘I still feel the wall.’

This man is definitely not to be underestimated.

Deliberately bringing the 2nd Prince as an attendant was the right answer.

The Duke still had a wary look, but it wasn’t because he disliked Ruin, but rather amazement at how he had made the 2nd Prince submit. No, it was closer to awe.

‘I was aiming for this, but this alone won’t be enough.’

If possible, it would be better to maintain friendly ties with the Grand Duke. That way, the chances of survival would also increase.

In particular, Ruin was bothered by what Ryle, the 2nd Prince, had said.

“Ruins Wayne will be killed by the Hero.”

Right, he didn’t know if that ‘Ruins Wayne’ was himself, but if it was correct, then this was a death flag. He should make friends well in advance.

And himself being Rose Isles’ assassin? It was more confusing, but that’s why he needed to answer well.

“His Highness the 2nd Prince said he wanted to experience life. So I’m having him experience the lives of various social classes.”

At those words, the Grand Duke laughed as if finding it absurd.

“Then is it true that you’re taking the 2nd Prince as your disciple?”

It was a question with clear intent. That’s why Ruin smiled lightly.

“Well. Anyone who wishes to learn is my student. And the future is important.”

At those words, the Grand Duke closed his mouth for a moment.

Eyes that seemed to be thinking deeply. Whether it was a gaze exploring Ruin’s purpose, or if he wanted to reveal his own inner thoughts, was unclear. As expected, he wasn’t an easy person to deal with.

Then he asked an unexpected question.

“Are you perhaps… interested in ‘other dormitories’ as well?”

Hmm?

For a moment, the Grand Duke revealed his inner thoughts. Fire Butterfly never missed such a clue.

‘Other dormitories.’

Come to think of it, Pride had said this. That they couldn’t understand the Grand Duke’s purpose at all. So they should investigate behind the scenes.

‘Could it be that his purpose lies in other dormitories? Why?’

Fire Butterfly’s eyes sharpened. However, he showed no sign of it and continued speaking naturally.

“Haven’s dormitories all have talented individuals that Union needs. Is there a particular place you’d like to sponsor?”

“That’s…”

The Grand Duke, who had been moving his lips, suddenly smiled for some reason.

“No. It’s nothing. Well then, have a good time with my daughter.”

As the Grand Duke disappeared, Rose approached with her red dress fluttering.

“Thank you for dealing with Father. Would you like to dance?”

The way she extended her hand, it was as if she naturally expected Ruin to dance with her. It looked like she was giving him an opportunity.

But Ruin wasn’t one to meekly accept that. Rather, he was going through all this trouble to avoid becoming a son-in-law, so would he really let rumors of dating spread?

“I don’t dance with people who aren’t interested in me.”

What, what?

As Ruin turned around coldly, Rose was startled.

“W-wait a moment!”

Rose was flustered. What, he’s rejecting her?

But then it happened.

“Then dance with me.”

Huh?

At the unexpected voice, Ruin turned his head.

Not only Ruin who turned his head, but other people were also surprised. The identity of the person who intervened was the problem.

“I-Imperial Princess?”

She was originally a beautiful person, but the Imperial Princess in a sky blue dress instead of Haven uniform was a heavenly being.

Everyone stirred.

“The Imperial Princess herself…?”

“Did she ask for a dance?”

At the Imperial Princess’s appearance, Rose slightly narrowed her brow.

But even more serious than her was Judith.

She had somewhat predicted her sister’s appearance, but when the Imperial Princess stepped forward, Judith was shaken on a different level. The anxiety as if her heart was sinking, and strong wariness were clearly contained in her eyes.

And Judith’s friend who saw this had an earthquake in her pupils.

Of course, Judith’s current state was caused by Ruins, but not knowing that, they could only think this way.

‘She really does dislike the Imperial Princess.’

And for good reason, though Judith was gentle, the only thing she was wary of was the Imperial Princess.

In fact, the shocking class assignment from their 1st year was still a topic of discussion.

Haven’s dormitory assignment was handled by the ‘Assignment Tree’, and back then the tree naturally offered Gold Gate to Judith. As a Grand Duke’s house, the ‘bloodline’ dormitory was appropriate.

However.

“Judith Isles! Needless to say, Gold Ga… Kuhuk!”

“Anywhere the Imperial Princess isn’t.”

“Judith Isles! What are you saying? Someone with the bloodline of great ancestors like you must surely match with Gold Ga… Kuhuhuk!”

“Anywhere the Imperial Princess isn’t.”

“No! A talent like you should illuminate the splendid Gold Gate-”

“I’ll say this for the last time. Anywhere the Imperial Princess isn’t.”

“Uwaaang!”

The princess who received assignment after the Imperial Princess had threatened the tree with a torch.

How much bullying must she have endured from the Princess Faction since childhood to act like that, but it was the only moment when that gentle Judith asserted herself.

And now.

When the Imperial Princess stepped forward, Judith’s lips twitched. As if she too wanted to step forward.

Those who didn’t know him looked at Ruin with pure admiration and curiosity.

“To think Princess Rose would request a dance!”

“Even the Imperial Princess too?”

But Rose, who had been glaring at the Imperial Princess briefly as if looking at a brat, opened her mouth. Those few words turned the banquet hall upside down.

“…If you’re going to dance with the Imperial Princess, then dance with me.”

When Rose showed her subtle irritation, everyone stirred.

The first princess of the Isles Family was coming out like that? The person who treated other nobles like insignificant insects even when they came? Everyone’s gaze focused on Ruin.

Ruin’s expression at this was worth seeing.

‘A spy’s virtue has always been not standing out…’

His head throbbed.

Ginseng Superior chuckled away.

「You’re popular, aren’t you?」

…Damn it.

* * *

“I’m fine, so please dance together, you two. You seem to get along very well.”

“Pardon?”

“What did you say?!”

Ruin casually abandoned the two and came out.

Honestly, it wasn’t even a mission, so humoring his partner’s mood was bothersome.

「Hehe, men who play hard to get are more attractive, Master♥」

‘One person with that kind of speech pattern is enough.’

[Did you call for me, Master?♥]

‘….’

Endure it. Bear with it.

Honestly, dancing wasn’t difficult, but the location was the problem.

‘AEGIS agents are spread all over the place.’

Would he be crazy to dance?

He should escape.

Honestly, that was more fitting for ‘the reclusive loner Ruins Wayne who hates people.’ Especially since AEGIS was already watching with sparkling eyes, showing interest in the ‘hero Ruins Wayne’ from recent events.

They pretended to be footmen, but Ruin could see they were agents.

“That person chased after Toad.”

“That Special Grade Wanted Criminal?”

“Senior also received his help recently.”

“Oh, doesn’t he have any thoughts of joining us?”

…I’m your enemy, you bastards.

So Ruin moved to the edge of the banquet hall. Judith, who had been trying to approach him, missed her chance.

‘…Why is he acting like that, Professor…’

Why did ‘Fire Butterfly’ remember each and every student’s name in the first place?

For what reason did someone from Pride teach body protection magic to students from an enemy nation?

There were more than one or two things she was curious about.

At the same time, Judith was startled. There was someone blocking Ruin’s path.

“Professor Wayne.”

People’s gazes focused on them.

A clear tone. It was obviously a voice that had the right to call that name. And for good reason, the one blocking Ruin’s path was the First Prince, Henry Winberg.

But the reason Judith was surprised wasn’t because of the First Prince, but because of the look in Ruin’s eyes as he gazed at him.

“…That necklace.”

On the Prince’s chest was a sparkling necklace. It was an old metal necklace that didn’t quite suit a prince, with a pattern faintly engraved on it. It was the seal mark of the Shadow Race.

Ruin’s eyes narrowed.

“…Why are you doing that?”

The First Prince smiled brightly.

“Isn’t it fine? It suits me well, doesn’t it?”

“That’s-”

Ruin was about to say something more, but that’s when it happened.

Click.

The banquet hall’s lighting went out. All the magic stone lighting simultaneously went dark as darkness descended.

“Wait, what!”

“Why did the lights suddenly!”

“Hurry up and turn on the lights!”

And then.

“Butterfly. You’re a bit in the way. Move aside.”

Someone whispered like the wind near Ruin’s ear. It wasn’t the First Prince.

‘Echo?’

At the same time as those words, something flew toward the Prince.

Swoosh!

It was a blade.

A sharp gleam grazing the First Prince’s shoulder.

“Ugh!”

“Your Highness?!”

At the moment of panic from the First Prince’s groan, flames erupted from the darkness.

It was none other than…

“Fire butterflies?”

“What did you say?!”

Soon the lighting came back on. Blood was spurting from the First Prince’s shoulder.

Everyone screamed at the scene unfolding before their eyes.

“Assassination!”

“They targeted the Prince!”

At that moment, Judith could see only one person’s movement with crystal clarity.

Ruin.

He was heading somewhere.

But his expression was very strange.

‘Professor… why does he have that expression…!’

An expression that said he was going to kill someone.

Judith had never seen such an expression before. He was now going to kill someone.

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