I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 35

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Chapter 35. Something’s Wrong Here

“…Hmm. Teaching Assistant.”

“Yes. Professor.”

Ruin pressed his forehead.

“Something seems wrong here.”

“No, Professor. This is correct.”

Ruin was dumbfounded.

The day after sending Lindsey away, he was finally able to enter the Head Professor’s office.

The Head Professor’s office had three floors total: the top floor was the professor’s personal space, the middle floor was the Deep Research Laboratory that Teaching Assistants could also access, and the bottom floor was the library where student consultations could be held.

Among them, the Professor’s Research Office on the 2nd floor, with a nameplate reading “Head Professor, Ruins Wayne (Present),” was worthy of being called the best place in Haven.

The windows were large so sunlight came in well, and the antique furniture based on wine colors was high-quality and sophisticated. The indoor area was also spacious enough to be used as a classroom.

Well… though it was sad that this place was originally the house owner’s bedroom.

On top of that, that damn Hero bastard had thrown away the things inside as he pleased and illegally expanded it without permission, so it didn’t even retain its original form…

…Well, fine. It was certainly much better than when it was his house. Moreover, he liked that it was filled with expensive luxury furniture he would probably never have had the chance to use in his lifetime.

The problem was those things piled up on the desk.

“What are those damn things?”

“Course registration forms.”

…What? What kind of registration forms?

“Course registration forms for ‘Painful Healing Methods.'”

…Are they in their right minds?

Actually, after the incident with Lindsey, Lindsey’s students came over saying they wanted to transfer to this side, bringing ‘course change application forms.’ And even Healing Arts professors he’d never seen before.

“Professor! Our ‘Pharmacology’ disciples also want to take your class.”

“My disciples too.”

“So since you’re doing it anyway, how about changing it to a major? The salary for majors is much higher than for general education.”

“What…?”

The Healing Arts professors even said things like this.

“Please take charge of the ‘Popular Treatment Method’ lecture, Haven’s representative healing major!”

“It’s a position we covet greatly, but Haven’s representative Healing Arts professor should be someone like Professor Wayne!”

“You’ve made great contributions to Healing Arts! To completely cure a face! Thanks to that, we received a request to attend the academic conference.”

“That’s not all! Until now, Lindsey Grens was the acting head of the Healing Department, so please take that position from now on!”

No, I don’t need to go as far as Department Head Professor.

So he said.

“Wouldn’t that position require the Department Head Professor’s permission?”

“Ah, when we contacted them, they said to just become the Healing Department Head Professor, not acting.”

Crazy bastard…

Healing Department Head Professor. What kind of person is that…?

“Anyway, as Department Head Professor, you’ll probably be able to put your name on the Union ‘Representative Hero’ candidate list!”

‘Damn! This isn’t right!’

Just stealing the classroom would have been enough, but the effect was too good!

So ‘Representative Hero’ meant, simply put, the top priority in each Union professional field. They received legendary weapons on behalf of the Union and fought against the Demon Emperor and Pride.

Of course, Ruin was still just a candidate, but for a demon to be a Union Representative Hero… If the home country found out, it would cause an uproar. Ruin had no choice but to press his forehead.

‘This is driving me crazy. Why did she have to tear off all the scars there!’

He had already given up on hiding his face. When he wrapped it with bandages again, every female student who saw him persistently followed him around chattering, which was more annoying.

“Professor. Take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off take it off… Oh, he took it off.”

“This should raise your professor evaluation even more, right? That must be good for you.”

It’s not good!

“Moreover, who would have thought you’d save that person from ‘Red Moon’ who opposes the Imperial Princess.”

Then Ruin, who was resting his chin on his hand with his legs crossed, frowned.

“That person?”

“Come on, don’t pretend you don’t know. The student you saved in Healing Arts class.”

So who is it, I’m asking?

“Of course, it seems Red Moon and the Combat Department Students still hold a grudge over Professor Charlie’s matter, so it’s unfortunate they probably won’t come to class.”

No, I’m actually very grateful that other classes aren’t coming too?

‘Damn it. The Demon Emperor already contacted me.’

I thought it was suspicious when my Superior contacted me. The contact came just this morning on my way to work. On my way to work, I met a newspaper boy selling extras.

“Handsome gentleman! Buy a newspaper! It’s breaking news about the war with Pride!”

Ruin immediately recognized the boy’s identity.

‘Pride’s informant.’

He hadn’t even told his direct Superior what identity he was disguised as yet, so how did they find him here?

‘As expected, the Demon Emperor?’

Ruin’s face hardened when he saw the newspaper. It was a coded message.

“War Knight… That must be the ‘Commander General’s’ code.”

Ruin, who decoded the cipher in an instant, squeezed his eyes shut. It was a message from the Demon Emperor.

-Congratulations on your return. Fire Butterfly

-You became a professor at Haven? Well done.

-Pay your debt. While you’re at it, bring Haven’s classified information as interest.

Damn. So this is how it’s going to be, huh?

This was blackmail. Since I know you’ve returned, either pay your debt. Or do the work.

In other words, act as a spy. Since you’ve entered the heart of the Union, carry out your mission as Fire Butterfly.

‘Using debt as an excuse, he has no intention of letting me go.’

He says to pay the debt, but he knows I can’t escape anyway.

-Even if you try to run, you can’t.

That’s what he wants me to realize.

The Demon Emperor is that kind of person.

‘Well, seeing the Demon Emperor act like this, something must have happened to the Union in the past 50 years?’

Did they create some kind of secret weapon fatal to Pride?

Whether she knew this or not, Lily smiled.

“I hope your professor evaluation improves.”

Ruin, who had to worry about interest first, grumbled unusually.

“What’s so good about having a good professor evaluation…”

“You get a bonus. Oh, I heard your salary increased when you took on the role of Department Head Professor of the Healing Department. Have you checked it?”

At those words, Ruin furrowed his brow and looked at the letter on his desk.

Salary?

‘That one?’

It was a red letter. It had a wax seal in the shape of Haven’s Principal’s official stamp.

“Usually the Administrative Department sends these kinds of things, but the Principal sent it directly. Hehe. He must have taken a liking to Professor Ruins.”

“…”

Since it was a letter from the Principal, I was afraid there might be some trap and hadn’t opened it. Was it about money?

Ruin reluctantly opened the letter.

‘Well, even if it’s a Department Head Professor’s salary, there wouldn’t be much difference…’

However, Ruin froze when he saw the contents.

“…Teaching Assistant. This amount seems a bit strange?”

“Huh?”

Ruin doubted his own eyesight.

What? Why does it look like there are about two more zeros attached?

Lily, who checked in surprise, breathed a sigh of relief.

“The research fund is, well, a little more than usual, but for a Department Head Professor this amount is normally correct… Gasp. I’m sorry. Are you perhaps dissatisfied with it, Professor?! Right? You have standards…!”

“…”

…Damn!

This is normally correct?! The full professor’s salary was decent too, but isn’t this on a different level?

Ruin’s pupils rarely experienced an earthquake.

‘With this amount, I can even pay off the interest!’

He had been worrying about how to handle the interest that had snowballed during the 50 years he was gone. Even if he withdrew his severance pay, the interest was another problem.

But.

‘This makes it possible!’

No, is it just possible? If I do well, even retirement funds might be possible!

Ruin asked just in case. Of course, in a way that didn’t go against the dignity of the Wayne Family Eldest Son.

“Can I continue to receive this measly bonus if my professor evaluation is good?”

The Teaching Assistant who had been reading the mood nodded.

“Of course! If your professor evaluation is good, or you have many courses, or you achieve accomplishments, or the rank of students you produce is high, not only bonuses but research funds are also increased.”

“…”

Watching Ruin who couldn’t take his eyes off the salary statement, Ginseng Superior made a comment.

「Hey, your pupils are shaking? At this rate, you’re going to get a job at Haven?」

Ruin coughed.

‘I was just looking.’

「When did you say we shouldn’t put the cart before the horse?」

Instead of answering, Ruin coughed repeatedly.

「Well, I don’t think it’s bad. Your dream was to retire and do beekeeping anyway.」

‘What does that have to do with this?’

「Why. Cultivating people is also farming.」

…So that’s how it works.

Of course, Ruin didn’t need to insist only on Haven. Because Ruin had skills worthy of recognition wherever he went.

How else would he have heard such words?

“Wow, your bounty is higher than the Union Crown Prince’s life value. No wonder the higher-ups covet you so much.”

“Yes. If you’re going to make me work overtime, pay me in money.”

Honestly, being employed by a Wealthy Magnate, he could demand tons of money.

But Pride won’t work.

‘Among Pride, there’s no one with enough power to withstand the Demon Emperor’s glare for now.’

Then what about Union?

There wasn’t a place there without bounties. Well, Ruin’s favorite and most reliable method was ‘fleeing in the night,’ but in that case, there was a Solitude Curse planted that would make his heart burst immediately. In the end, the Vault was the only answer.

Or…

Ruin’s eyes turned to the salary statement once again.

‘This could be useful…’

It won’t work as Fire Butterfly, but making money as Ruins Wayne is possible, right?

‘It’s true that Heroes and Union have disgustingly large amounts of money.’

Just leech off them?

Then, Lily said something unexpected.

“I’ll have the students do self-study for today’s class. It’s been a while since all of Haven’s professors will be gathering.”

Ruin raised his eyebrows.

‘All of them?’

That’s strange. Since Haven professors are only high-level and special-grade Heroes, they’re extremely selfish and prideful. So much so that special-grade ones ignore even the Emperor’s summons—

“Why are those socially maladjusted bastards all gathering?”

Lily seemed confused instead.

“Why? Because the Hero is coming.”

…What? Who?

“Didn’t you see the official document? The Chairman decided to come to this faculty meeting. Of course, they say it’s a regular faculty meeting, but in reality, he’s coming to see Professor Wayne.”

…What?

Who’s coming to do what?!

“You solved the difficult problem of Demon Hunting Studies. As a Hero, he was troubled about relations with the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace is Haven’s biggest sponsor… Haha. He’ll be very pleased to meet Professor Ruins.”

“…”

Ruin fell silent. His expression looked like someone who took a bite of a sandwich only to discover mold.

Ginseng Superior was dying of laughter.

「Hey, manage your expression. Since you’ve built up Achievement, couldn’t you actually extort more from the Hero?」

“That’s right, the Chairman even sent a monetary gift along with a personal letter!”

A monetary gift is good. Though he doesn’t feel like it, since he received money, he should send a reply out of courtesy.

So he unfolded the letter. There, in the Hero’s solemn and reverent handwriting…

-Let’s go catch Fire Butterfly together! ★♫╰ ^∇^)╯♬※

Lily was delighted after reading the contents.

“Oh! The Chairman himself is asking to go catch Fire Butterfly together! Amazing! You’ve been recognized by humanity’s strongest! You’re becoming a member of the Hero’s party, aren’t you? What an honor!”

Lily sparkled with excitement, but dead-eyed Ruin tilted the letter diagonally.

Buuuuuuk…

* * *

Haven was buzzing. It was because of a precious face entering through the Main Gate.

“My goodness, that person is!”

“Isn’t that the Hero?”

“The Chairman!”

A man was entering while chatting with the Principal. The Hero—he was a young man with sunlight-like golden hair and red eyes.

All the students flocked to see the Hero. The Hero, blessed by God, was famous for his appearance as well.

“Wow, still has a face like the Celestial Realm. What brings him here?”

“Why else! It’s because of Ruins!”

“Ah!”

The Hero was the legendary Hero who established this Haven in the Barren Land.

‘Annihilator of Radiance’, Elaine.

Master of the divine beings called ‘Stars’, Union’s only Transcendent, and Haven’s idol who could uniquely face the Demon Emperor. He was Union’s supreme leader who could hold the command baton alongside the Emperor.

The Principal guided him while saying.

“You’ll be pleased when you meet Professor Wayne too, Chairman.”

“Chairman, you say. Charlotte. You can call me casually.”

“Think about face value. Uncle.”

Soon they entered the Faculty Meeting Room. All of Haven’s professors came out to welcome the Chairman.

“It’s been a long time, Chairman.”

The Hero greeted them and said.

“It’s been a while, everyone. I came because I heard the Demon Hunting Professor position was filled. Isn’t that originally a position the Head Professor takes?”

The Head Professor is a commander of the Union and the supreme general leading the Haven Professors, as well as an aide to the Hero.

And he deeply missed the Master who had raised him. So he had been looking forward to hearing that a talent comparable to his Master had appeared.

“But where is that rumored professor who achieved such merit?”

At the Hero’s expectant gaze, the professors somehow exchanged cautious glances.

“Ah… well.”

“What is it?”

“He said he had an upset stomach today. He canceled class and went home.”

…What?

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