I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 240

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Chapter 240. Master and Disciple (1)

When Toad’s corpse was discovered, the entire Empire was in uproar.

The Imperial records were inscribed with the charge: ‘Toad, one who failed in an attempt to assassinate the Emperor.’

The retainers and nobles were bewildered, but the witnesses had clearly seen Toad.

“To think a Special Grade Wanted Criminal would break in…”

The problem was the Emperor.

The Emperor was lying down. There was no longer any trace of dignity in his appearance.

“It’s a miracle that you’re alive.”

“You’re barely clinging to life through ancestral magic, but…”

Everyone sighed at those words.

Finally, the Emperor with bloodshot eyes tried to twist his body with difficulty, but his body wouldn’t move.

“Your Majesty, please calm yourself!”

“We’ll do something about it somehow!”

The court mages rushed in and attempted healing magic, but-

Crackle!

At that moment, the curse of misfortune erupted from the Emperor’s body. The light of recovery twisted and shattered to pieces as soon as it touched the black smoke.

“It’s no use…! No healing arts work!”

“This… this isn’t something we can fix with our power!”

The retainers all turned pale and knelt down.

The princes, Imperial Princess, and Grand Duke also came to worry about the Emperor.

“Your Majesty…!”

“Good heavens, for Toad to do such a thing…!”

At the Grand Duke’s words, the Emperor’s eyes became bloodshot. Soon his eyes turned toward Ruin and the Hero who stood watching him like guards.

‘Those bastards! Those bastards are the culprits!’

However, an even greater despair awaited him.

“…Your… Majesty…”

Someone called out in a trembling voice.

“What will happen to the Imperial Nation from now on?”

The Emperor couldn’t answer. Because of the curse of misfortune, he had chains around his neck that would kill him if he spoke more than seven characters. Even when he tried to force himself to speak, his throat only convulsed as if blocked.

People thought it was because of the Emperor’s injuries.

“His Majesty… can no longer speak.”

“Your Majesty, just one word, even a single word would be good, please say something!”

The Emperor was frustrated. If I speak, I’ll die!

When the Emperor finally remained silent, sighs flowed among the retainers.

“Then… this Empire…”

Heavy silence fell within the Imperial Palace.

The Emperor’s authority had vanished. What cast over his face was only humiliation and fear.

And over that void, the name of the Mage King, Ruins Wayne, was echoing louder and louder.

“We can no longer leave the Empire in a vacuum! We must elect a new Emperor!”

“That’s right! Now we must decide who will inherit the throne!”

The fight among the eight great noble families, each with different interests, spread in an instant.

The Wayne Family and Saint Family asserted their power with military force and public order, while the Ailes Family raised their voices saying they should first examine the succession procedures by putting forth law and contracts.

But then-

The words of one bureaucrat who muttered while cutting through the council seats froze everyone.

“…But hasn’t the authority to recommend that successor already been decided?”

“…What did you say?”

The nobles all turned their heads in unison. The bureaucrat broke out in cold sweat as he held out the Emperor’s documents.

“Previously… His Majesty the Emperor clearly delegated the authority to recommend a successor to Professor Ruins Wayne. He even signed it directly…”

The Imperial Palace became as quiet as a mouse.

The words that burst out in that moment were shocked disbelief.

“The Emperor’s succession recommendation authority… to Wayne?”

“That’s impossible. He’s merely a professor!”

However, there was an undeniable record. As compensation for once protecting the Imperial Family’s honor from the revolutionary army, such authority had been granted.

-By the will of the Emperor of Britannia, I command Head Professor Ruins Wayne of Haven. Taking note of your outstanding leadership and influence, I hereby appoint you as Imperial Prince Education Director and Succession Advisor. Accordingly, the following authorities are granted, so devote your loyalty for the future of the Empire.

1. Imperial Prince Education Authority

2. Imperial Succession Recommendation Authority

The reward he had gladly bestowed because he viewed Professor Ruins favorably, he probably never imagined it would come to this.

The voices of the nobles in the audience chamber all came out trembling.

“…Then, the Empire’s successor… is in the hands of Professor Ruins Wayne.”

Immediately, each noble faction stirred and raised their voices.

“Our Imperial Princess is naturally suitable!”

“The 2nd Prince is the one who should become the pillar of the Empire!”

Each shouted the name of the Imperial Prince they supported and yelled at each other. The audience chamber became as chaotic as a battlefield.

At that moment, a bloody smile crossed the lips of the First Prince, who had secretly stolen the will first.

“…So the Emperor made that choice.”

That smile concealed intent and resolve.

Soon the First Prince’s fingertips moved slowly as he had an audience with the Emperor. Behind his mask-like docile face, sharp killing intent flashed.

“Father, it’s time for you to step down.”

His gaze was coldly and secretly directed at the Emperor. As if he would assassinate the Emperor and then use that chaos to get Ruins into his grasp.

The First Prince’s dagger aimed for the Emperor’s neck.

But at that instant-

Swish.

A shadow swiftly lifted the floor carpet. At the same time, it grabbed and yanked the edge of the floor carpet with a snap!

The First Prince fell over.

“…!”

The dagger bounced away and stuck into the wall.

The First Prince gritted his teeth. He instinctively knew he had been pushed by some invisible force.

Sure enough, a voice came from the shadows.

“Don’t do it.”

“!”

“…Professor?”

He whispered low and approached Ruin.

“What is the meaning of this? Why are you interfering-“

However, Ruin let out a sneer.

“You weren’t thinking of doing something foolish, were you.”

“Pardon?”

Ruin spoke as if whispering in his ear, but with a tone as sharp as a blade.

“Too obvious. One who brings down a direct ancestor is recorded as the greatest act of unfilial conduct under imperial palace law. The path to the throne would be short, but you’d roll into your tomb just as quickly.”

The First Prince’s lips froze for a moment. But soon they curved up subtly again as he quietly bowed his head.

“…As expected, you are a frightening person, Professor.”

“Don’t be impatient. I’ll put you on the throne, but there’s a condition.”

“A condition?”

“Your resurrection ability – can you use it on others too?”

…On whom?

* * *

Meanwhile, Ruin, the subject of the rumors, was in Haven’s medical ward.

Lying deep in the medical ward were none other than the Hero Candidates, asleep once again.

He didn’t know why they had survived instead of dying. Perhaps a Wish Stone had appeared before the young Hero.

…No. That wasn’t important.

Ruin reached out his hand. A touch like someone wanting to touch something precious that shouldn’t be touched.

Ruin’s hand hesitated in the air for a long time before finally reaching near their faces. Only his fingertips barely brushed the children’s cheeks.

But right then, the Hero appeared.

“There you are! Master!”

“…!”

Ruin, rarely startled, quickly pulled his hand away and glared at the Hero with displeasure.

“You still haven’t erased your memory?”

In the end, they had fought grabbing each other’s hair.

The Hero spoke with a proud face as if asking for praise.

“I’m not someone who would fall for such a fairy. When I offered money, he obediently retreated!”

Money…?

Ruin’s expression was worth seeing.

‘Echo… this bastard?’

Betraying me and running away?

“By the way, he was so stunned by the check that your friend option won’t work.”

“…”

If that money-obsessed patient was stunned, how much did you offer! This fraudulent Luck Power!

“No, that’s not what’s important. I came to say something crucial.”

“What.”

“Please join hands with us and become Union’s ally.”

“Not interested.”

“Why not?”

Why indeed…

‘Give me money too!’

No, no, that’s not it…

‘I’m Pride and a demon… you’re the enemy Union’s commander…’

But then, Ruin’s eyes sparkled.

‘If the Hero doesn’t harbor hostility toward me, isn’t that a good thing?’

In that case….

‘Let’s use this!’

Sure enough-

“Elaine.”

“!”

Just being called by name seemed to move the Hero as he looked at Ruin. It felt like his Master was calling him just like before.

“Listen carefully. Haven is my House.”

“?!”

“My Gold is somewhere in this House.”

Only then did the Hero seem to realize about the Treasure Chest where Gold had been discovered in this place.

“Then… could it be, that’s!”

“That’s right. So go find it for me. Then I’ll be on your side.”

At that, the Hero smiled brightly. Ruin also smiled along. Soon his disciple spoke as if being filial.

“I can return the title and find the Gold for you, but I won’t be fooled.”

…What?

“If I find it for you now, you’ll just run away again, won’t you?”

“Uh…”

The Hero’s eyes flashed with a different meaning. He looked ready to put something on Ruin to prevent his escape.

“I’ve done some reasoning of my own, and I think I shouldn’t believe everything Master says at face value.”

…This Bastard. He’s gotten a bit smarter in the meantime?

“Haven’t the Five Evils or the Demon Emperor gotten some weakness on you? I’d rather deal with that side instead.”

Yeah, I’m grateful but…

…Could you put away those Handcuffs before we talk?

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