I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 135

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Chapter 135. Why Are These Guys Acting Like This

When the two joined forces to stop him, Ruin furrowed his brow.

Why are these guys acting like this.

“…Why? You’re trying to prevent yourself from getting fired!”

“Do you want to be dragged away for treason…!”

Ruin tilted his head.

Didn’t both of them dislike me? Why are they worrying about that.

More than that, calling it treason while I’m scoring points in front of the Empress, what harsh words.

“My healing is a scientifically proven method.”

“…What kind of science?”

“Pain response from the cross-interaction of impact and reflexes.”

“We agreed to call that ‘beating’!”

Well, if they’re going to block me this much, there’s no choice.

“Then, I’ll help in a different way.”

“?”

A different way?

At the same time, Ruin’s eyes gleamed. His hand touched the First Prince’s shoulder.

“3x Ability Enhancement.”

That was the moment.

The power of regeneration magic emanating from the First Prince’s body changed. The energy that had been slow and thread-like before now burst like a waterfall, rough and thick, like waves.

“…!”

Flesh rose over the First Prince’s wounds. The torn skin closed as if being glued together, then the bruises smoothly faded away. The bloodstains disappeared, and the flesh regained its luster. All of this process happened in real time.

Everyone present held their breath.

“…What, what is that?”

“Earlier it definitely didn’t recover that fast…!”

“Did he just say ability enhancement?”

“Then is it really ability enhancement?”

“That’s impossible… Is that even possible?”

From the Military Academy faculty to students, royal advisors, military judges, and maids. The entire banquet hall stirred in an instant.

The First Prince was blankly staring at his own arm. His hand was trembling.

“…This is… like someone else’s body…”

Then, that gaze shifted to Ruin. More precisely, it was a look that knew this was thanks to him.

But others noticed it first.

“That guy, was he hiding such power…!”

The professors from Haven were looking on as if in shock. Charlie and Kalon, who had been blocking his impact healing, were too.

Students from other schools glanced at his face.

“…What was his name again? Ruins Wayne…?”

“I heard he’s that professor who survived the terrorist attack…”

The eyes of board directors from other military academies were gleaming. At that moment, Ruin’s presence had grown larger than any royalty.

That’s when it happened.

Tap.

Someone urgently tapped his shoulder. It was the Hero. His pupils were shaking. No, it was almost earthquake level.

“…Professor Ruins?”

“What is it.”

What do you mean what!

“…Could you please stop doing things that will get you scouted?”

“Scouted?”

“Yes. You are a ‘Haven’ professor. So please, don’t raise your market value any further.”

“…Market value?”

Ruin’s eyes slowly narrowed.

“…That means if I go elsewhere, they’d pay me more than now?”

“…”

The Hero’s expression froze solid. His pupils trembled violently.

“…Um, Professor?”

Ruin half-closed his eyes. He thought to himself as if spitting it out.

‘This bastard is already annoying enough… Should I just defect and collect my severance pay?’

“….”

“Professor…?!”

Hmm. Getting it as an advance payment wouldn’t be bad either.

“Professor?!”

At Ruin’s attitude, the Hero looked genuinely flustered.

Meanwhile, the First Prince appeared deeply shocked.

‘Is this really my ability?’

The regeneration speed exploded, and his skin sealed up cleanly as if newly born. Having tasted that sensation once, his heart pounded without him realizing it.

And at that moment, he had an ‘oh no’ feeling.

‘Could it be.’

The Imperial Princess. And the Second Prince.

The reason they were particularly obsessed with Ruins Wayne.

‘By any chance, have they also experienced this ability before?’

Suddenly all the puzzle pieces fit together. Yes, they too had ‘experienced’ something.

Yes, it wasn’t simply because of his face or being from the Eight Great Families, but because they had seen this miracle-like magic.

That made his insides twist even more.

‘Those detestable things.’

To think they had tasted this ability before him. Rage toward the two surged up.

But soon he smiled as if suppressing it. As if acting like nothing was wrong. However, his insides were dyed black.

Of course, the Imperial Princess and Second Prince were equally bewildered by this scene. Having participated in the party, they recognized Ruins’ ability at once.

‘It’s definitely the ability of a ‘Craftsman’!’

That was proof of a craftsman.

Yes, an existence that amplifies and adjusts things, yes, that creates miracles. In the Imperial Princess’s eyes, Ruin was no longer ‘just a skilled professor.’

That’s why Second Prince Ryle gritted his teeth.

‘…Damn it.’

Those bastards have figured it out too. Both the Imperial Princess and the First Prince. Now everyone has realized Ruins Wayne’s ‘value.’

‘…They’ll never let him go. Everyone will come rushing in.’

His ability could even change the succession order to the throne. A craftsman whose support would determine victory or defeat depending on who he helped. If they didn’t secure that existence as their master, everything would turn to bubbles.

A desperate sense of crisis washed over him. And that sense of crisis soon overlapped with memories from the past.

‘The Fire Butterfly flies to the First Prince and attaches to him, leading to his succession to the throne.’

Ryle’s breath caught in his throat.

But soon a thread of relief passed through him.

‘…No. It’s still okay.’

The Fire Butterfly hadn’t appeared yet. If he could just draw in the craftsman Ruins, he could create a different future this time.

‘Right, this time Ruins Wayne is here. This time… the future won’t repeat itself.’

Meanwhile, Ruin’s gaze was directed at the First Prince’s chest. It was because of the old necklace hanging around his neck. He asked.

“…Where did you get that item?”

The First Prince answered, saying it was a strange thing to ask about.

“Ah, this is something I received from my great-aunt ‘Lucherin.'”

“…!”

Ruin’s eyes sharpened at the unexpected name.

Lucherin. The Imperial Princess he had lured and convinced to abandon the Pride extermination plan.

That’s right. That necklace was an item Ruin had given to her.

Just as he was about to question how he had obtained it.

‘!’

A faint killing intent was felt from the banquet hall.

‘Something’s coming.’

Ruin’s gaze immediately swept around the surroundings.

At that moment, a Haven student was approaching the First Prince. Like a classmate, he was naturally striking up conversation while closing the distance.

But his movements were strange.

‘His steps and breathing are slightly out of sync.’

At that moment, only one name came to Ruin’s mind.

‘…Cobra!’

An infiltration-type assassin who moves by borrowing human bodies.

Ruin’s expression changed.

“Excuse me.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he sliced through the air and grabbed the student’s arm.

“P-Professor?! What!”

However, Ruin judged everything with just that one look.

Expression, body temperature, pupils… everything was normal.

“…It escaped.”

Releasing his hand, he looked around. Where on earth had it fled to?

While rolling his eyes around like that, he felt something strange.

“…Your Highness?”

The First Prince’s body was moving unnaturally.

One hand smoothly moved toward the scabbard, and the other drew the sword.

“Your Highness, that is…?”

His hands didn’t seem to be moving of his own will. To Ruin’s eyes, they moved at unnatural angles like a puppet.

And soon that gaze turned toward Rose Isles.

“…!”

Cold magic power began to boil up along the First Prince’s hand.

“Your Highness!”

Ruin shouted. However, the First Prince gave no response.

At that moment, the sword shot toward Rose.

“Rose!”

The Prince charged forward quickly, and the tip of his sword aimed precisely at Rose’s heart.

Then, after being flustered for only a moment, Rose laughed lowly.

“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but you’re underestimating me.”

She reflexively tried to draw the decorative sword hanging on the wall to block.

However, strangely, her body wouldn’t obey.

“…Huh?”

No, it wasn’t just a matter of not obeying. Her arms and legs wouldn’t move as if they were frozen.

In an instant, fear flashed in Rose’s eyes.

“Wait…!”

Finally, at the moment the sword was about to plunge toward her chest.

“!”

Thud!

What pierced through that gap was Ruin’s arm.

He caught the Prince’s sword in a completely defenseless posture. Blood splattered. A red line cut through the air, and droplets of blood that splashed lightly grazed Rose’s cheek.

At that moment, her eyes widened.

“Professor Ruins!”

She looked at Ruin with surprised eyes. He was blocking the sword blade with his arm.

“Blood…!”

Ruin lightly brushed off his blood-stained forearm. As if it was nothing, he ignored even the stinging pain.

“This much is fine.”

This wasn’t him being reckless.

【My Clothes Are Precious】

Derived from the Hero’s Defense Magic, wasn’t this a magic that demonstrated powerful effects against physical attacks? The blood flowing was, well, because he wasn’t used to the magic yet.

On the other hand, Rose was bewildered by that blood. Her heart sank with a thud, and her lips trembled. Above all, Ruin said this.

“Don’t get hurt, young lady.”

“…!”

“If you get hurt, I’ll be in trouble.”

“!”

Right. It’s troublesome. If you get hurt, the Grand Duke would split me in half.

At this, Rose could no longer continue speaking.

That’s when it happened. The First Prince, having failed to assassinate Rose, suddenly pointed his sword toward his own neck.

Slash!

People screamed.

“Your Highness!”

“What are you doing!”

The bodyguards rushed in, but they were too close.

However, before the blade could touch his skin, Ruin approached at lightning speed and stood before the First Prince.

“You need to lose consciousness.”

‘Impact Healing!’

Crack!

“Kugh!”

The First Prince’s eyes rolled back as he collapsed. He had fainted and lost consciousness. Charlie and Callon’s jaws dropped wide open.

‘…He finally used that technique.’

The Hero and other professors seemed surprised to see Ruin’s speed for the first time.

Meanwhile, Ruin quietly placed his hand on the First Prince’s chest. The necklace he was wearing touched his fingertips.

The Black Ore Necklace.

That was the contract from his memories with Princess Lucerin. It was the condition Ruin had proposed in exchange for sabotaging her Ether Plan.

“Exactly twice. I’ll save your life.”

Of course, she had never used it once. Even after being betrayed, when they tried to capture her, she could have used this to summon him.

Ruin smiled slightly.

‘Unintentionally, one use has been consumed.’

But since it was for the sake of bloodline, there would be no complaints from the Afterlife.

As he thought this, Ruin suddenly flinched.

‘…Wait. Could it be.’

He looked down at the necklace and narrowed his eyes.

‘Then… the reason the First Prince survived in the previous cycle too, could it be… I was the one who saved him?’

Ruin felt strange. It was like encountering traces he had left behind at an unexpected timing.

But the problem was starting now. A rigid telepathic message flew into his mind.

[Fire Butterfly Agent. What exactly are you doing right now.]

It was the Assassination Division.

However, Ruin, who had anticipated this situation, casually sent a telepathic message.

[Change of operation.]

[…Change?]

Ruin’s eyebrow rose coldly.

[Tell Higher Command. The purpose of this assassination plan is because the First Prince is the face of the War Faction anyway, isn’t it.]

[…That’s right.]

[Then if we make the First Prince into one of our people, we’ll create the fastest detour to reach the War Faction.]

The assassination Agent swallowed. Then he said he understood for now and left. Since the other party was that Fire Butterfly, he seemed unable to dare say anything more.

However, at that moment, the air froze coldly.

“Interfering again like with the Hero.”

A familiar voice was heard.

The Hero also flinched. It was because it was such a familiar voice.

That’s right. The very voice he had heard when he lost the other Hero Candidates in his boyhood!

‘The bastard who killed Teacher!’

Finally, he appeared before them. Cobra, who had abandoned his original Host and possessed a new body.

“To steal my prey again…. You really need to die.”

Ruin’s eyes turned cold.

The moment the gazes of the two Special Grade Wanted Criminals crossed, the temperature of the Banquet Hall dropped sharply.

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