I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 37

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Chapter 37. Professor, I’d Like to Cancel My Own Classes (2)

Healing Magic Classroom.

Hero Elaine examined the classroom storage with interest.

“Really? Here?”

“Yes. Chairman. Professor Ruins discovered Professor Lindsey’s crime here.”

The Hero and professors were inspecting the scene of Lindsey’s crime.

“She really manufactured drugs here?”

“Yes. When we opened this place as Professor Wayne said…”

Soon Teaching Assistant Lily gently pushed against what appeared to be an empty wall. The wall panel slid aside, revealing a hidden space.

Thud!

“We’ve recovered everything now, but this place was full of drugs.”

The Hero was impressed by the sight.

“Remarkable.”

The Healing Arts professors also nodded.

“Yes. You can still smell it. To hide drugs so well, Professor Lindsey was also quite…”

“No. That’s not what I meant.”

“Pardon?”

The Hero’s eyes as he looked at the scene were unusual.

“Professor Wayne noticed ‘this’?”

“!”

At those words, the Healing Arts professors realized their mistake. While Lindsey hiding it was impressive, Wayne discovering what even the Principal hadn’t noticed was more impressive.

“Yes. It’s remarkable.”

“As expected of a Demon Hunting Studies professor.”

The Hero examined the hidden wall panel with deep interest. Even looking again, it was indeed well concealed.

‘Even I would have passed by without thinking.’

Since it was inside Haven, he wouldn’t have paid much attention. He might have noticed if he’d really concentrated, but a high-ranking hero wasn’t high-ranking for nothing.

No matter how lacking in confidence she was, if she was bold enough to operate a drug warehouse openly in the academy, the opponent wouldn’t have set up simple measures either. In other words, it would take considerable perception to discover it.

Yet Professor Wayne had noticed this.

‘Professor Wayne, how interesting.’

He seemed like someone who could match his master, who had been the strongest. That’s why he had originally planned to just thank him for breaking the Imperial Princess’s barrier and leave, but to discover something like this too.

That wasn’t all.

“As expected of someone talented enough to pass through the main gate, isn’t it?”

The strict elderly Healing Arts professors were excited like children. The Hero asked with interest.

“I heard about that incident, but did he really pass through? Not with an artifact or something?”

“Yes. He passed through using defense magic.”

“Oh.”

This academy had many hidden devices. The Hero was aware of them, but the traps were so powerful that they weren’t easy to utilize.

There were many puzzles that even he, the Principal, and the Board of Directors couldn’t solve, which had been troubling for him.

‘Unless there’s someone among the professors who can solve them.’

The Gatekeeper was one of those. They had activated it but didn’t know how to dismantle it, so they just left it as a combination interview tool.

That’s definitely what happened…

‘If he could pass through that Gatekeeper with magic, does that mean he can handle high-grade, or perhaps even special-grade defense magic?’

To solve the puzzle of the Gatekeeper.

The Hero became even more interested in Ruins Wayne.

“Good nose and good abilities. An ideal partner.”

A chairman’s job was to place talent in the right positions. In that regard, this professor had good abilities and was also skilled at office politics.

In fact, there were professors of various positions in this academy, and the other professors who had been neutral had been praising Professor Ruins. That said it all.

That’s why Charlie, who had come along to verify, frowned. Not only was Ruins gaining the Principal’s favor, but now he was earning the Chairman’s expectations too.

‘I must prevent Ruins from being recognized.’

So Charlie whispered secretly.

“About that Professor Wayne. There’s something suspicious about him.”

“Something suspicious?”

“I know because I’ve dealt with him. He’s very different from the Ruins Wayne I know.”

“Different how?”

“A guy with no talent in martial arts suddenly became skilled at a decent level. Someone with no social skills became dignified – he’s completely different.”

At those words, the Hero’s expression became serious.

“Completely different?”

Seeing the Hero’s expression, Charlie spoke as if this was it.

“Yes. Completely different.”

The Hero spoke as if troubled.

“I see, so Professor Wayne is someone who even makes the effort to appear like a changed person. I should have given him a check instead of a monetary gift.”

Charlie cried out as if frustrated.

“He might be a spy! Or though it’s unlikely, he could be Fire Butterfly…!”

Then the Hero laughed as if amused.

“I know Fire Butterfly best.”

“Pardon?”

“That cunning dog of Pride would never do work for the Union. Absolutely not.”

“…!”

The Demon Hunting Studies incident, educating the students, reporting Lindsey – weren’t all of these ultimately for the Union’s benefit?

Above all, Fire Butterfly had said:

“Showing his face would be Fire Butterfly’s end.”

Right. That’s the kind of guy he was. There was no way he’d appear so openly and reveal his face. He was that meticulous.

That’s why the Hero smiled with great anticipation.

“It seems a good talent for catching Fire Butterfly has joined us.”

* * *

Meanwhile, that good talent, Fire Butterfly, was in quite a predicament.

Because students were flocking to his lectures? Because he had to divide into as many as 4 sections? Or because the Principal was generously adding bonuses for each section?

No.

‘Damn Hero bastard. How free is he? Wasn’t the Hero supposed to be the busiest person in the Union?’

Ruin was troubled because of the Hero.

For some reason, he kept making advances toward Ruin. He even sent all sorts of precious elixirs. Of course, the items he sent were so valuable that even Ruin’s eyes would roll back, so that was nice.

How precious were they? Even that miser Ginseng Superior’s eyes rolled back and said he’d give totems as a 1+1 deal if offered as tribute.

“The Chairman has high expectations. He really wants to meet you when you’re feeling well, so when would be convenient?”

Expectations my ass, I can’t meet that bastard!

‘The Hero has such a keen nose for the Demon Race scent.’

So Ruin made excuses to the teaching assistant that he was still too sick to meet.

“Tell him that even now when I open my eyes, I only go to the bathroom, and I’m barely managing lectures. I can’t spare separate time. I only have time to devote to students.”

But then, what do you know.

“He was so pleased that you’re devoted to students! So he said he’ll just deliver medicine and wait.”

“What? He’ll wait…?”

“Oh, I mean, he said he’ll come visit right before your lecture!”

Damn it, this crazy bastard!

So he took drastic measures.

What measures?

“Huff huff, why did the lecture time suddenly change?”

He changed the lecture time.

“Hueok! Wasn’t it originally tomorrow morning class? Why during dinner time of all times?”

Why? I just didn’t want to see the Hero.

“Ah, there was a Demon Race invasion alert from the village today. Isn’t it because of that?”

“Oh, a professor with quick feedback…!”

“To think Haven has such a professor…!”

But it seems there’s someone who misunderstood this situation.

“Professor Ruins! The Hero was so moved that he’s coming with night snacks!”

“!”

What?

Teaching Assistant Lily smiled brightly as if telling him to be happy.

“He said he was impressed by your passion for conducting classes until evening!”

No, that’s not it!

“As expected, the Chairman seems to hold Professor Ruins in high regard.”

The teaching assistant was very proud, but Ruin pressed his brow.

“Then tell him I’ll gratefully accept just the night snacks…”

“Huh? But the Chairman said he’s fine and really wants to pay his respects…”

No, I said I can’t! Me!

Honestly speaking, meeting the Hero was risky. He was a crazy bastard who could smell the Demon Race scent even in transformation state, and this would be his true form?

He successfully fooled the Principal, but that Hero bastard had a nose like a dog pretending to be human. It was natural not to create any potential situations.

‘Well, it wouldn’t be hard to just skip class like this, but-‘

「That’s not what a professor should do.」

‘If my professor evaluation gets bad, I won’t be able to get paid.’

「…」

‘If my professor evaluation is bad, I’ll get kicked out, and then I’ll have to enter Haven again-

Deal with the professors, then deal with the police who would handle that incident, then deal with the Media Department that might report on it… then deal with the investigation agents who would find it suspicious and eliminate the agent roster…’

“…How far is this going to go.”

No, honestly, Fire Butterfly could really do all of that, which is scary.

But as always, Ruin, who avoided troublesome things, thought deeply.

‘What should I do? A way to conduct class while avoiding the Hero…’

That’s when it happened.

“You must really lack confidence in your classes. Suddenly changing class time so no one can audit.”

“!”

A familiar monocle appeared in the classroom.

‘Charlie Whiskey.’

It was the Self-Defense Professor. He looked at Ruin triumphantly.

“But what’s the point of doing that? Did you think I couldn’t follow you just because you changed the class time?”

Since the Hero wouldn’t cooperate, Charlie planned to directly catch Ruins’ flaws and drive him out of Haven.

“Let’s see just how well you can teach…”

Then Ruin, as if this was perfect, grabbed Charlie by the collar and stood him on the platform.

“Today’s class will be helped by my dear close friend.”

…What?

“I specially requested his help. When it comes to dealing with the demons that appeared in the village yesterday, nothing beats Professor Charlie’s Self-Defense. And you said your wish was to show your class to the Chairman, right? As you wished, the Chairman will audit immediately, so make sure there are no mistakes.”

The students and Charlie were flustered, but Ruin quickly left the classroom.

A beat later, screams of ‘What? Hey!’ could be heard from the classroom, but Ruin ignored them.

* * *

‘Good. I’ve dealt with the Hero side.’

“Your friend… he’s trembling in front of the Hero…? He can’t even speak properly? Wasn’t he the one who admired the Hero? At this rate he’ll get the worst professor evaluation?”

‘That’s his fate.’

I gave him a great opportunity, so why can’t he handle it. Why.

“…What a mean guy.”

Anyway, the problem was the Hero.

‘This bastard should quickly head to Rhine like he used to.’

Strangely, he wasn’t returning to the battlefield and had even unpacked his luggage in his room. He even said things like this.

“I feel like I’ve been away from the Academy too long and couldn’t pay attention to the students. So this time I’m thinking of settling down. So, how’s the principal feeling?”

Acting like a principal at a military academy. This bastard with clear crazy eyes who might as well wear flowers in his hair.

For Ruin, this was infuriating, but what could he do? Besides, as a professor, the Chairman’s interest wasn’t actually bad.

‘How precious is a boss who gives monetary gifts without being asked.’

Honestly, converted to monthly rent, it had already exceeded the amount.

‘Land prices are cheap here.’

So it felt like the tenant was richer than the landlord? There’s nothing bad about someone who pays well. It’s just uncomfortable feeling like a new employee getting attention from the company representative.

And…

‘I can’t get my severance pay like this!’

Right! That’s the biggest problem!

I was about to start digging tunnels in earnest, but well.

“Professor Ruins is asking when you get off work. He wants to have a drink with you after work.”

…Come to think of it, the Principal’s house is next door and the Chairman’s house is across the street. …I can’t even go home.

So I said.

“Tell him I’ll be staying in the Healing Arts classroom for the time being. I’ll be concentrating on research at night.”

“He’s asking if he can visit you there?”

…Damn it. Let me dig some tunnels!

“Why don’t you just abandon Pride and stick with the Hero?”

‘Do I have business dying by the Demon Emperor’s hand.’

First, I need to divert the Hero’s attention to go get my severance pay.

And a way to divert the Hero’s attention?

‘There’s a very good method.’

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