I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 251

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Chapter 251. The Spy’s Profound Art (2)

The magic circle blazed red.

The torture magic constricting Darkan’s body had already penetrated deep into his bones.

“Speak.”

Ruin’s voice was low and cold.

“Where is Hunger?”

Darkan’s eyes flashed. A moment later, maniacal laughter burst forth.

[Kekeke… What could you possibly know?]

“…”

[You ask where Hunger is? Starvation… walks around wearing human skin. In the place you trust most. Inside Haven, which you think is the safest…]p>

As Darkan’s voice echoed, the air in the classroom instantly froze.

The students held their breath. Even the chief mage dispatched from the Magic Tower looked around with a pale face.

A Great Demon, one of the Five Evils no less, was inside Haven?

Ruin wasn’t greatly surprised. He had already heard clues that the Five Evils were hiding.

‘When they entered… I can guess.’

Not long ago, during the period when the Hero was ill due to the Emperor’s scheme. In that gap, there was a moment when Haven’s barrier briefly collapsed. That was when. That’s when Hunger must have snuck in.

Ruin recalled the image of the Hero lying sick in pain. The anger from that time surged up again. An impulse to trample the Emperor’s face flashed through his mind.

But soon he had a realization.

‘Don’t tell me they deliberately used the Emperor’s jealousy to destroy Haven’s barrier?’

The coldly flowing speculation soon hardened into a chilling certainty.

‘…Then are the Five Evils also attached to the Emperor’s side?’

If so, everything would be explained.

The endlessly deepening distrust between the Emperor and the Hero. If there was someone sowing discord, then the Emperor putting a leash on the Hero, and the Emperor being afflicted with a curse that prevented him from walking, perhaps even that…

‘The Five Evils’ doing.’

In other words, it meant the Five Evils were also behind putting a leash on his cherished disciple.

This wasn’t a simple human political struggle. The emotions rising within Ruin writhed. He couldn’t tell if it was anger, disillusionment, or something else entirely.

But right now, there was something more important than the Imperial Palace.

“Speak.”

It was a voice laden with the aura of misfortune. The lanterns in the classroom simultaneously flickered and went out.

“Who is Hunger? A professor?”

Darkan coughed up blood and laughed.

[Kahahaha! A professor? No. That would be too conspicuous…]

His eyes flashed toward Ruin.

[Hunger is… already dining with you all.]

Dining?

As if he had some idea, Ruin’s gaze changed.

Sure enough.

“Good.”

At the briefly spat words, color returned to Darkan’s voice.

[Now… will you finally let me go?!]

“Are you joking? Now it’s the students’ turn.”

What? Students?

Realizing the situation, Darkan screamed.

[You crazy bastard, I may look like this but I’m a Great Demon! Not even you, but mere little kids… Kyaaaaaaak!]

Ruin lit up the torture magic circle again. Red seal marks glowed as Darkan’s screams echoed through the classroom. Looking at the terrified students, Ruin spoke calmly.

“Fundamentally, torture is not simple violence. Questions and pressure, the truth that flows out between them is the key. Opportunities to practice on a Great Demon are rare. Ask whatever you want to know. If he doesn’t answer-“

Ruin swung his magic wand with a whoosh. Lightning of pain flashed again.

“I won’t stop.”

[You bastard! Kyaaaaaaak!]

“No profanity either. The kids are learning.”

[Kyaaaak-!]

Ruin smiled inwardly.

‘The torture techniques stolen from the Holy Kingdom are quite useful. Seeing that even a Great Demon can’t budge.’

That’s when it happened. The students who were initially frightened now approached with curiosity, thinking they could ‘make him answer anything.’

Ruin felt very pleased watching this. Though he didn’t say it, Ruin had pride in having raised the Hero.

‘Good. They’ve become brave. And they’re showing desire for knowledge too. As expected, my education is excellent…’

“What’s Professor Ruins’ favorite food?”

“What’s Professor Ruins’ ideal type?”

“…”

…You little brats.

Ruin’s mouth twitched.

‘Ask more heroic questions.’

But that wasn’t the end of it.

“Professor Ruins, do you have someone you like right now?”

…Elaine. Why the hell are you here again.

“I heard you were torturing a Great Demon, so I came because it seemed dangerous. So, what’s your answer?”

With the Chairman’s appearance, the students asked questions as if they wouldn’t back down. Soon a barrage of questions from Elaine and the students followed.

“Professor Ruins, have you ever been in a relationship?”

“When was your first kiss?”

“Do you have someone you like? Please tell us their name.”

“Are you thinking about marriage?”

“How many children would you like to have?”

“What’s your favorite color? You only seem to wear black clothes…”

“Professor Ruins, do you drink well? What happens when you’re drunk?”

“Do you have a favorite song?”

“What soap do you use when washing your hair?”

“Professor Ruins, do you snore when you sleep?”

“Who’s your favorite student?”

“If, just hypothetically, a student confessed to you, would you accept them?”

“You’ve saved up a lot of money, right? How much is your fortune?”

“…”

「I don’t know whose disciples they are, but they’ve certainly grown up well.」

At Ginseng Superior’s words, Ruin looked up at the sky.

Damn… where did I go wrong in their education.

* * *

After class ended, the students left the classroom chattering noisily.

Ruin had already arrived somewhere else.

‘Hunger… said she wasn’t a professor.’

The place he naturally thought of was the restaurant. It would be the optimal location to spread the curse power of starvation through food.

That’s when it happened.

“Professor, you called for me?”

Princess Zera arrived at the restaurant he had summoned her to.

“I was surprised that you wanted to have a meal together, Professor… And at such an early time for lunch.”

“I just thought of you.”

At those words, Zera smiled meaningfully. That made sense, since the Princess had actually entered Haven to monitor Ruin. It was Hunger’s order.

But Ruin had somewhat suspected this too. There was no way Sasha would send another agent to a place where one had already been caught.

「So, will you use your handsome charm?」

‘Behold. One of the ultimate spy techniques I learned.’

Ruin stirred his soup and slowly let the broth drip from the tip of his spoon. Then he only lifted his gaze to look directly at Zera.

When she met eyes with Ruin, who normally wouldn’t even look at her, the Princess subtly averted her gaze.

“…Why are you staring at me like that, Professor.”

“Because you’re pretty?”

It was a simple answer, but for a moment Zera’s heart dropped with a thud. Zera forced herself to smile.

“…It’s troubling when you suddenly say things like that.”

Her fingertips trembled. Even when she tried to steady her breathing, she couldn’t hide her heart beating wildly. She tried to look away, but Ruin’s golden eyes were like shackles preventing her from moving.

“You say it’s troubling, but why is your face turning red?”

“Th-that’s…”

Zera trailed off her words.

Then Ruin suddenly propped his elbow up and looked directly into Zera’s eyes. Then he raised the corners of his mouth and said.

“…There’s a lake in your eyes. I want to dive into it.”

Ginseng Superior was genuinely disgusted.

「So cheesy…」

However, at that moment, a clanging sound rang from the soup bowl. Zera, who had dropped her spoon, had her face dyed bright red.

Ginseng Superior was horrified at the sight.

「…No way, she’s falling for such an old-fashioned line?!」

Ruin smiled wistfully.

“You’re illegally residing in my heart. No monthly rent needed. Your cuteness is enough.”

「…What ancient drama dialogue is that?!」

But the tips of Zera’s ears turned even redder. Ginseng Superior screamed.

「She’s falling for this? In the end… it’s about looks?! It’s looks, isn’t it?! Huh?!」

Ruin laughed nonchalantly.

‘Originally, looks account for half the success in things like this.’

「Damn it… So I’m always buried because I’m a root?!」

Zera couldn’t lift her head. Ruin looked at that gaze and slowly murmured.

“Even if I count the stars every night, only your face remains in the end.”

「Uwaaaaaahhh!」

However, the moment those words fell, Zera’s breath caught in her throat.

“I, I, I, I actually came here to keep surveillance on Professor, you know? So… please don’t be so nice to me.”

The Princess spat that out like it was her last shred of pride.

Ruin laughed lightly.

“I don’t care about surveillance.”

“…What?”

Ruin’s voice was calm, but strangely sweet. His hand slipped to intertwine fingers with Zera’s. A flame-like enchantment swept through her chest.

“Right now, it’s just you and me.”

「Disgusting…!」

Shut up.

Ruin reached out and tucked Zera’s hair behind her ear.

“Rather than drowning in your eyes, I’d rather share your breath.”

Zera felt the strength drain from her body and banged her head repeatedly. Finally, she couldn’t endure any longer and her lips trembled.

“…Then, could you… kiss me?”

Ruin narrowed his eyes for a moment, quietly looking at her face. Then he raised his hand to cup her cheek.

The moment his cold fingertips touched her lips, Zera closed her eyes and tried to steady her breathing.

That was the moment.

“What are you doing in this sacred restaurant!!”

At that voice, Ruin kept his hand on her cheek and chuckled.

Finally decided to show up.

Father.

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