I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 248

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Chapter 248. God of Misfortune

At first, he was simply looking for a house.

‘Somewhere with no one to get entangled with misfortune would be nice. A place where I won’t clash with anyone and can live quietly…’

But such a place couldn’t exist in reality. No matter how hard he searched, all the land and houses he liked were somehow entangled with someone.

How many times had he been rejected? Strangely enough, a broker in shabby coat appeared. He had dark circles under his eyes and looked like he had just crawled out from underground.

“Looking for something?”

“Who are you?”

“I’m called Mole. I’m in the honest real estate brokerage business. There happens to be a house nearby that’s completely cut off from human traffic… I thought it would suit someone like you perfectly, Teacher.”

Ruin narrowed his eyes and snorted.

“It’s not some cheap abandoned house, is it?”

However, the place Mole led him to was unexpected.

In the middle of the wasteland stood a building that could be called either a castle or a mansion, standing quietly. It was too intact to be called a haunted house, and its location was so remote that no one would disturb him. The rooftop still gleamed and the materials were top-grade. The spacious garden and the house’s structure were flawless.

Ruin stopped for a moment.

“…This is too good?”

Honestly speaking, it was more than he deserved. The only flaw was that ‘the price would probably be ridiculously expensive.’

Then Mole’s eyes sparkled meaningfully.

“I’ll offer it at this price.”

Ruin’s eyes went wide at the price.

…A place like this costs only this much?

“Did someone commit suicide here?”

“No suicides, mostly murders.”

That’s even scarier.

“Well… as long as there are no vengeful ghosts, I don’t care.”

“Good. However, there are conditions for this price.”

Ruin’s eyebrow twitched.

“Conditions?”

“House cleaning is self-service. And… if you add a small offering, the landlord will gladly agree.”

Ruin calculated for a moment and chuckled inwardly.

‘This is a steal.’

He eventually nodded and said.

“Fine. I’ll take it from part of my retirement fund. I’m buying it cheap, really.”

Right. That’s what happened.

‘…This was originally my house?’

Ruin grabbed Mole by the collar.

“Hey, you loan shark! You knew, didn’t you?!”

Mole hung from his collar but smiled shamelessly.

“A contract is a contract. Master, you were happy saying it was ‘cheap’ back then, weren’t you?”

“This is fraud!”

“Fraud? In our industry, we call that a ‘brokerage fee.'”

“…You’re taking a brokerage fee for my own house?!”

Ruin gritted his teeth. It didn’t matter anyway. There was something more important.

“What’s your identity? What are you, and why do you call me Master?”

Mole grinned and shrugged his shoulders.

“Since my Superior regards you as master, I, as her subordinate, have no choice but to serve you as Master.”

“…Superior?”

“That’s right. The Goddess of Misfortune.”

Ruin’s brow furrowed.

Come to think of it, this is strange.

“I called the Goddess of Misfortune, so why did you come out?”

“She is my Superior. However, she’s very shy and reluctant to show herself directly.”

“…Shy?”

“Even now, she doesn’t know what to do.”

Ruin blinked in bewilderment. Mole giggled.

“Her name is Lady Eris.”

Eris? Surely not that goddess of discord and strife?

Sure enough, Mole’s face gleamed sinisterly.

“She was saved by you when you were the Demon of Misfortune… and fell for you. So she decided to submit and follow you.”

For a moment, Ruin burst into hollow laughter from absurdity.

A god submitted after falling for a demon’s power? Isn’t the Goddess of Misfortune a tremendously high-ranking deity?

“Enough, tell her to come out.”

“Hmm. Very well.”

Right at that moment, a faint tremor spread through the air. A low, wavering voice could be heard even though no one was there.

[…I, I’m not ready right now….]

The voice was definitely that of a goddess. But the ending trembled softly, as if a shy girl was muttering behind a curtain.

The mole shrugged his shoulders.

“As you can see, she finds it difficult to come forward directly. But for Master’s sake… she’ll come out anytime.”

“A goddess who fell for a Great Demon’s power and followed him around is even shy? What a complete mess.”

The voice in the air whispered thinly again.

[…D, don’t say it so bluntly….]

Ruin was left speechless and let out a deep sigh.

“At least introduce yourself.”

…Silence.

“Won’t you come out?”

…Still silence.

She must really be embarrassed.

Then Ginseng Superior got fired up.

「You’re going to toy with our kid anyway!」

He looked ready to grab her by the hair and fight at any moment.

「Come out! Let’s see who the real sovereign god is!」

‘Even though he’s a male god, he’s quite jealous.’

But Ruin could somewhat understand that feeling too.

“Yeah. Come out.”

「That’s right! It’s a fair fight between gods!」

Suddenly, Ginseng Superior’s aura grew larger. Shadow power flowed out and spread.

In response, the Goddess of Misfortune also revealed herself.

Yes, the witch’s form that was usually only visible to Ruin or those on the brink of death….

Rustle rustle.

“…?”

She hid behind a temple pillar with her hood pulled down low, slightly concealing her body.

“…Why is she acting so shy.”

Ginseng Superior hopped up and down as if ready to charge out at any moment.

「A mere Goddess of Discord! You attached yourself to our already unlucky Seed to make him even more unlucky, didn’t you?!」

“Please calm down.”

「Calm down my foot! I raised our Seed!」

“You’re in ginseng form anyway and have no dignity, so please restrain yourself.”

Ginseng Superior became even more enraged.

「This body is a sacred spirit creature! A root that would make even immortals weep!」

Then Eris cautiously peeked just her face out from behind the pillar.

[…I’m not crying though. If you want, I can give you something even better….]

「What? Suddenly showing off your talents? Is this a challenge?!」

Ruin pressed his forehead.

To think these were his sovereign deities.

“Can I abandon both of you now?”

At those words, the Shadow God screamed.

「Seed, watch carefully, my ability! ‘Shadow Acceleration’!」

Suddenly Ruin’s shadow stretched long, and with each step his feet moved lightly as if gliding across the ground. His speed doubled.

Ruin was inwardly surprised.

“Oh, isn’t this something that required offering a high-grade sacrifice-?”

「It’s an unlimited pass!」

Oh, an unlimited pass.

Then Eris smiled ominously.

[…Then I’ll give you something even better.]

Suddenly with a clinking sound, a golden apple fell onto Ruin’s shoulder. The golden apple had a price tag-like note attached reading [Enemies will fight among themselves and try to offer something].

“…This would be useful for academic administration.”

At the word useful, the Shadow God became jealous.

「Tch, ‘Shadow Armor’ activate!」

A black veil wrapped around Ruin’s body, increasing the durability of his suit. Ruin shook his suit.

“…Free armor provision service?”

[…I’ll give you ‘Secret Exposure’. Discord ultimately starts when hidden things are revealed….]

Suddenly, a secret was revealed above the mole’s head.

-【Contemplating whether to scam the Hero】

…This bastard?

How dare he try to touch someone.

‘No, isn’t that not what’s important right now.’

Ruin swallowed his anger and shook the golden apple.

“More than that, this price tag attached here. It looks familiar.”

[!]

“Were you also the one who turned our Shadow God into ginseng?”

Come to think of it, didn’t the flower pot where Ginseng Superior first appeared also have this kind of price tag attached?

-【Effect Guaranteed】

“It was you?”

[…You seemed to need the stealth function.]

So she made Superior miserable to help him? How fitting for a god who brings misfortune.

So Ruin glared at Eris.

“What’s the reason for going this far?”

Then the witch Eris behind the pillar gloomily peeked out just her face.

[…I don’t have any believers. I thought you might be possible.]

Ah. So that’s what it was.

“…Then you guys knew this was my house and were taking care of it?”

Eris closed her mouth for a moment.

Instead, Mole stepped forward.

“That’s right. We knew that even if you lost your memory and wandered around, you would return someday. So the Goddess of Discord has been guarding this temple on behalf of the Devil of Misfortune.”

So it was about scoring points with a believer.

Eris said.

[You need to be careful.]

“Careful?”

[The Five Evils have already infiltrated Haven. To eliminate you and the students. More precisely, to create the ultimate Wish Stone.]

What?

They’ve already infiltrated?

‘Who are they disguised as?’

That wasn’t all.

[The Five Evils are looking for your severance pay.]

Why are they after my severance pay too?!

To prevent my retirement?

Huh? Is that really it?!

[There’s something important in there]

What is it! What could make the Five Evils target my money!

Ruin felt dizzy and grabbed the back of his neck.

“Ah… Shit! I’m going to find it. My severance pay.”

「Seed. So in the end, which god do you follow?」

“Is that important.”

「It’s important!」

The God of Misfortune also nodded as if it was important.

Anyway, it seemed like both of them coveted Ruin.

“I was the Devil of Misfortune anyway. Then wouldn’t the Goddess of Misfortune’s side be closer?”

At those words, Ginseng Superior’s eyes flashed as he stood up.

「Damn it, take this! The power of your true sovereign god! Health +200% recovery rate!」

Eris wasn’t going to lose either.

[Discord prophecy! Professor Kalon is currently preparing to mess with your class!]

Ginseng Superior raised his arm high.

「Our Seed must always be neat! 〈Shadow Dry〉!」

Instantly, Ruin’s clothes were automatically ironed and even emitted fragrance.

Eris stepped forward as if jealous.

[…Then this side has 〈Social Buff〉!]

A signboard saying ‘This man, Trustworthiness +200%’ appeared above Ruin’s head.

Ruin furrowed his brow.

“…Things are getting stranger somehow?”

Ginseng Superior shouted again, not wanting to lose.

「Hmm! This time it’s 〈Shadow Snack〉!」

Thud. A bag of roasted chestnuts fell into Ruin’s hands.

Steam rising gently.

Eris smiled ominously again and whispered.

[…Then I choose 〈Malicious Taste for Discord〉.]

Instantly, a red aura reading ‘Popularity with girls increased!’ bloomed behind Ruin’s back.

「Then I will…!」

Ruin pressed his forehead.

“…Damn crazy bastards. Stop it!”

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