I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 249

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Chapter 249. Why Are You Doing This to Me

These crazy bastards.

Finally, Ruin, who had even been crowned with a wreath due to the patron gods’ buff assault, genuinely pressed his brow.

‘…Stop it now, you crazy bastards…!’

Eventually, Ruin threw off the wreath and looked at the Mole.

“So the 《House Manual》 I received when buying the house was actually a method for operating my temple?”

“That’s correct. This temple has many fortunes that even we don’t know about.”

“You guys don’t know? Does that make sense?”

“It makes sense. Because what kind of humans created this temple?”

“?”

Come to think of it, it’s worth being curious about.

What kind of people were the humans who followed something like the Demon of Misfortune?

“They were those who sought revenge.”

Oh. That makes sense.

“They were probably each people who harbored grievances. While humans each had their own gods to serve, they came seeking ‘misfortune’ to curse someone. And to curse, they invested the abilities of the gods they each served into this temple.”

Hmm. In other words, fortunes from all kinds of gods are gathered here.

“What organized that was the 《House Manual》 we gave you then.”

No wonder. I did think all kinds of traps and treasures were gathered together.

Then, the Mole politely bowed his head.

“Ultimately, this temple belongs to Master. Therefore… if you convert the humans who come and go here into believers, you’ll be able to use everything.”

“Convert into believers?”

Ruin narrowed his eyes.

“What’s that?”

The Mole smiled meaningfully.

“By offering the young humans in this academy as sacrifices-“

Bang!

Ruin’s hand instantly grabbed the Mole by the collar.

“Want to die?”

“It’s a joke! What I mean is, it’s not something grand like sacrifices… just having the people in this house follow Master is enough. Respect and trust, that is faith itself.”

Hmm. In other words, just having the professors and students stay in the temple makes them count as believers.

“Especially since they’re people who follow Master.”

Well, they follow me as a professor, not as a god, but anyway.

Ruin thought for a moment and asked.

“So how much is it now?”

“About half.”

“…Half?”

Ruin frowned.

“Half of them follow me?”

The Mole smiled.

“The students like Professor Ruins. Of course, there are some children who dislike you too.”

Ruin scratched his head for a moment.

‘So ultimately, I just need to teach well.’

The Mole nodded.

“Students who become believers naturally gain power. And Master can share part of that power. That is the path to strengthening Master’s authority.”

In other words, it means to command seeds as the Demon of Misfortune…

‘The students have suddenly become seeds of the Demon of Misfortune…’

Is this really okay? Shouldn’t I release them?

As if reading that thought, Eris fidgeted restlessly before carefully presenting a paper. Names floated on the paper like an attendance record.

-Judith: Believer conversion ○, “Mana consumption -10”

-Owen: Believer conversion ○, “Recovery +10”

-Goldsky: Believer conversion ○, “Public persuasion +10”

-Imperial Princess, 1st Prince, 2nd Prince: Believer conversion △, “Incomplete. However, conversion possible as contact with Ruin deepens.”

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-Some Gold Gate students: Believer conversion ○, “Political influence +1”

Ruin looked down at the paper and frowned.

“…What’s this. A report card?”

Then Eris shyly hid again. The Mole spoke instead.

[…Those who become believers are connected to the master of this temple. Each student becomes Master’s power.]

Students who become believers become my power?

“…When the kids get stronger, I’m affected too, right?”

[That’s correct. Master, you are planting faith through the disguise of being a teacher. When you lend them knowledge and experience, they return power to you as believers. Furthermore, those who become believers become your ‘agents.’ In moments of crisis, their prayers or decisions directly summon your power. This is a way for you to expand your influence without having to exert power directly every time.]

Ginseng Superior snorted.

[Ha, so in the end, playing academy instructor is the same as running a temple.]

Ruin looked at the list with curiosity.

“…Hmm. There are reasons why all the ones who haven’t become believers haven’t.”

The moment he saw the first name, he snorted.

“This bastard is the one who always sleeps in my class. Well, since he has no connection with me, there’s no way he’d be bound as a believer.”

The next name.

Ruin thought for a moment, then chuckled.

“This one… thinks he’ll die if he listens to me. Kids with strong rebellious spirits, this type takes some time.”

When he saw the third name, Ruin’s brow furrowed.

“…Ah, this one’s a noble who doesn’t get along with the Wayne Family. Then I understand.”

Then, when Ruin looked at the very last page, he raised his eyebrows as if surprised.

“…Does this work on professors too?”

And for good reason, there was this:

-Jean Lester (Healing Professor): Believer ○, “Comprehension +100, Healing research speed tripled, Student treatment success rate correction.”

-Charlotte Saint: Believer △, “Combat morale +200 when becoming believer”, “Possible if rescued on battlefield”

-Kalon: Believer X, “Hostility, Defense -100”

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-Charlie Whiskey: Believer △, “Interpersonal relations and negotiation +100 when becoming believer”

-Sorbin: Believer X, “Increased probability of student deaths”

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(People who haven’t become believers harbor hostility and are destroying the temple. Convert to + when recruited as believers)

Ruin sighed and nodded.

“…So in the end, it helps me. You’re telling me to either drive them away or make them like me.”

The difference in values between professors and students was enormous. Even among students, those with higher grades had higher values.

At the same time, Ruin’s eyes changed. It wasn’t for any other reason.

‘This would be advantageous for finding the hidden Five Evils too, wouldn’t it?’

Couldn’t he just catch them from among those who harbor hostility?

‘The problem is I can’t face the Five Evils right now.’

The Five Evils were strong. He had sent back the special grade wanted criminals under the excuse of removing their leashes, but they might succumb to the Five Evils’ power and come back to target Haven. The Five Evils were trying to create a complete Wish Stone in Haven.

‘They’re trying to sacrifice the military academy students who have high luck.’

Because Wish Stones are born when people with high luck are killed.

It was when he asked the First Prince if he couldn’t revive his disciples. When the First Prince saw the young Hero candidates lying in the medical ward, he was quite surprised.

“I’ve seen it in the Imperial records, but… they’re really still alive after 50 years.”

“Your Highness, do you know why these children are still alive?”

“It’s classified information, but according to what the late Emperor investigated at the time, 50 years ago, a Wish Stone appeared before the Hero.”

“Before the Chairman at that time?”

“That’s right. Wish Stones are born when people with high luck are killed. Since they were Hero candidates, they would have had high luck, and five such people died. It was enough for a Wish Stone to appear.”

“Then could it be…”

“If the Chairman unconsciously used that Wish Stone… this situation would be possible too.”

It made sense. That’s why the Hero candidates’ corpses still hadn’t rotted.

But at the same time, Ruin was worried.

‘Those who use Wish Stones become unhappy.’

He was honestly worried about what misfortune had befallen Elaine.

He wanted just one thing – for his surviving disciple to be happy. Even more so for those children who couldn’t open their eyes.

That’s why Ruin folded the paper, put it in his chest, and sighed.

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“Elaine. I brought you a gift as promised.”

“Yes, Master!”

The Hero’s eyes sparkled. Since his usually cold master was giving him something, he thought it must be a precious gift. His face was full of subtle expectation and emotion.

‘The reward for waiting.’

The Hero trembled with emotion.

‘Finally! Have I been acknowledged by Master!’

However, Ruin continued speaking nonchalantly.

“Are you interested in going on a blind date?”

“…Excuse me?”

The Hero’s expression froze completely. Then he blinked several times, trying to understand his master’s words.

“There’s a very pretty person.”

“…???”

The Hero’s eyes wavered for a moment, then turned menacing.

And for good reason—suddenly a blind date? With a pretty person at that?

Wasn’t this Fire Butterfly’s typical escape tactic?

“Are you trying to run away using a blind date as an excuse…?”

Ruin feigned ignorance.

“Just hear me out.”

The Hero made a face like he’d eaten shit.

“…Fine. It’s not worth listening to, but since Master insists so much, I’ll at least hear who it is.”

Ruin smiled as if this was exactly what he wanted and revealed the name.

“Her name is Lisha.”

“…”

The Hero’s eyes literally stopped. Then his face slowly hardened.

“…The Demon Emperor…?”

Ruin nodded.

The Hero’s expression went beyond shock to rage.

“…Are you deceiving me right now?”

Ruin waved his hands dismissively.

Deception when he needed to prevent the Demon Emperor’s regression? As if that made sense.

“I’m just trying to arrange an important connection at the national level…”

“Through a blind date?!”

The Hero’s voice rose. A vein bulged prominently on his forehead.

Ruin spoke nonchalantly.

“Yes, blind dates are also a means of diplomacy. Marriage has always been a political tool…”

“Master, why… why are you doing this to me?”

“…Still don’t get it? If you reconcile with the Demon Emperor, there won’t be a war.”

‘That way I can have my peaceful beekeeping.’

Finally, the Hero’s patience exploded and he shot to his feet.

“I’d rather shave my head and enter a monastery to become a monk!”

“…”

Having imagined his disciple with a shiny bald head, Ruin let out a deep sigh.

‘Ah… Operation World Peace has failed.’

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