I Ended up Doing Too Well as a Professor of the Enemy Nation - Chapter 40

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Chapter 40. You Wouldn’t Have Known This (1)

Ruin rubbed his brow as if dumbfounded.

‘A bounty worth an entire Empire.’

An Empire was a ridiculously unreasonable figure by common sense, so it would be more accurate to say his price had simply risen to astronomical levels.

‘What kind of wealthy people put up such a bounty, really.’

Ruin sighed.

“Anyway, ‘Special-Class Wanted Criminals’ are opponents that only ‘Special-Class Heroes’ can even face. That’s why I understand everyone aims to become Special-Class Heroes.”

The students’ eyes sparkled.

“Then the method to catch Fire Butterfly…!”

“But what you really need to be careful of are the Five Evils. Because while Special-Class Wanted Criminals are enemies you only see on battlefields, the Five Evils have already infiltrated into everyday life.”

“!”

As if struck by something, everyone’s eyes widened.

“And the Five Evils aren’t abstract beings, but archdemons with distinct personalities. Even now, they’re spreading suffering among people.”

Ruin’s words were true.

“In other words, what’s causing suffering to ordinary citizens isn’t the named ones, but the power of the Five Evils. Treating that should be the priority.”

“…!”

The students looked at Ruin with inward surprise.

Haven’s educational policy was ‘strong power is the best defense.’ Moreover, the Hero was more interested in Fire Butterfly than the Five Evils.

They couldn’t help but be confused by Ruin’s words, which went against the Hero’s stance.

‘But his words make sense.’

‘Is he actually looking at things from a broader perspective?’

The students quietly murmured among themselves.

But regardless of what they thought, Ginseng, who had caught onto Ruin’s true nature, spoke as if he was being clever.

「Now I see, you’re planning to use the Five Evils to drive away the Hero, aren’t you?」

If a demon of the Five Evils’ caliber appeared, even the Hero would have no choice but to leave.

「But the Five Evils aren’t just any pushovers. Where are you going to get that kind of power? Are they puppies that come running just because you call?」

Then Ruin smiled.

‘Have you ever seen me move without a plan?’

He had actually received orders from his Superior just yesterday.

-To the willful butterfly. One of the Five Evils, Catalun, is acting independently in Union territory, so the Demon Emperor orders you to interfere with and drive him away.

Well, it wasn’t a strange order. The Demon Emperor and the Five Evils didn’t get along. In Union terms, it would be like saying the elderly council members disapproved of the young Emperor.

But why get caught up in a fight between whales? Naturally, he was going to ignore it, but…

-1% interest reduction per completed mission.

As if he’d move for just 1%.

-Additionally, Superior Artifacts of ‘Abnormal’ grade will be provided. Quantity adjusted based on difficulty.

Now that changes things a bit. Superior Artifacts were valuable and expensive, so they’d be profitable whether sold or used.

Of course, the reward was one thing, but what was more important here was that this mission could make Ruin’s operation much easier.

Sure enough.

“I believe there’s already someone in this classroom who’s suffering from the Five Evils. Why isn’t anyone saying anything?”

“…!”

The students gasped.

‘We were deliberately not mentioning it.’

‘I can’t believe the Professor would bring it up first…’

As if hearing something taboo, everyone’s eyes quietly rolled toward one spot.

Noticing those gazes, the person in question looked flustered. The target of everyone’s attention was none other than the monster Princess who was all too famous at Haven.

‘Judith Isles.’

She was the very daughter of the Grand Duke House that Ruin had saved in Healing Arts class. The problem was that no one wanted to get involved with that gloomy Princess.

But Ruin was different.

She was Ruin’s target, suffering from one of the Five Evils, the ‘Curse of Disease.’ She was a Princess whose illness even the Grand Duke House couldn’t cure.

“That’s right. Judith Isles. I’m talking about you. Come forward.”

“…!”

My goodness, he actually called her out…!

The classroom froze in an instant.

“Why that monster Princess…?”

“What is he thinking…?”

The real reason they were murmuring was because of the Imperial Princess. It was because of the relationship between the two.

‘Enemies really do meet on narrow bridges…’

The two were famous for not getting along. So much so that if one took a particular class, the other would deliberately avoid it. Even if it was a required subject.

But she couldn’t possibly not know that the Imperial Princess is taking this class, yet the Princess is attending?

Why?

Did she come specifically to attend Ruins’ class?

The Imperial Princess also seemed concerned, looking in that direction.

‘Did she apply for Ruins’ lecture because she received help from Ruins?’

And Ruins is calling out the Princess? Why?

The Imperial Princess bit her lip, and the students were just watching nervously.

The Princess hesitated, then quietly rose from her seat and walked forward. What was remarkable were her body and face. If Ruins Wayne was a leprosy patient, she was like a patient with bumpy burn scars. Even with her jet-black long bangs covering her face, it was noticeable.

“She became like that because of the disease spread by the Five Evils, right?”

“Was it a skin disease?”

Of course, in this Haven, ability was more important than appearance. The students whispered among themselves.

“She can’t even use magic power because of the Five Evils’ curse. The Grand Duke House is struggling because they can’t find anyone to cure her, right?”

“She can’t even use magic power but she’s at Haven, how ridiculous.”

“Shouldn’t she just drop out on her own?”

“She was the Imperial Princess’s rival when they were young, but that’s ancient history now.”

At the faint laughter reaching her ears, the Princess startled and shrank back.

Ginseng Superior, who confirmed her pitiful state, clicked his tongue.

「Oh my, poor thing. That’s obviously a disease spread by the Five Evils, the disease Catalun, isn’t it?」

‘No, more precisely it’s a ‘mark’.’

「A mark?」

Yes, that archdemon deliberately placed ‘marks’ on talented individuals. Making them unable to use magic power and turning them into monsters so people wouldn’t approach them. Then when that human died, he would collect the soul he had reserved.

The more outstanding the talent, the more he would turn them into monsters in highly visible positions, or the symptoms would be severe.

‘If it’s on the face, that says it all.’

It was to prevent them from developing their talents and make them even more isolated. Well, Ruin did know the treatment method though.

‘Come to think of it, Ruins Wayne was also a monster.’

Could there be a connection?

But as if it wasn’t important, Ruin spoke.

“Then let’s get to today’s main topic. Oh, by the way, I deducted points from everyone who chatted during class.”

What?!

“Especially those who talked about others got double deductions.”

All the students who had whispered about the Princess turned pale as sheets.

“And I said earlier that Winberg’s words were only half right.”

“!”

“Do you understand the reason now?”

The Imperial Princess bit her lip. She still didn’t really understand.

“I still believe that because the citizens are suffering, we need even stronger power. That’s the power to deal with special-grade wanted criminals.”

Ruin had an expression as if he had expected those words. Because the Imperial Princess’s words were also the culture and values of this place.

In other words, if you’re not excellent, you’re discarded. That’s why they were so obsessed with top levels and efficiency.

That’s why Ruin was displeased.

“Does that powerful force save dying comrades?”

“!”

“A true hero should know how to look after the suffering of those around them. That’s the significance of Healing Arts.”

At those words, Karin flinched and looked at Ruin. She seemed not to have expected there would be a professor who would say such things.

Ginseng Superior spoke.

「That’s excellent teaching, but what are you going to do with that child? Don’t tell me you’re going to use her as a sacrifice to summon the Five Evils? Should I help?」

‘I’m not a dark mage though.’

「Pfft, in terms of personality you’re worse than a dark mage… What? Why are you staring at me? Ah! Ugh!」

Ruin grabbed the handful-sized Ginseng Superior and headed somewhere.

「Hey! Hey! What are you trying to do! Hey!」

‘Come to think of it, I didn’t bring any teaching materials.’

「Teaching materials?」

‘A plant with good durability.’

The ginseng was turned upside down.

Ruin dipped the ginseng’s head in a suspicious liquid and pulled it out. Ginseng Superior screamed.

「Hey you! Putting mold on my beautiful head…! Hey! Blurgh! Stop it! Blurgh!」

Ruin swished the ginseng around as if washing green onions. Finally, the ginseng’s head withered and drooped down.

「My precious head! Blurgh!」

Ruin placed the screaming Ginseng Superior in front of the Princess and said.

“Judith Isles. This is a plant withered by curse power. Try to save this plant with healing magic.”

The Princess was startled. Then she shook her head as if flustered.

“You should know the method, right? ‘Detoxify’. It’s basic Healing Arts magic.”

When she shook her head again, someone finally raised their hand playfully.

“Professor! The Crow Princess can’t use magic power, she’s an idiot… Hup.”

The student who had been joking around shut their mouth at Ruin’s cold gaze.

Ruin spoke unexpectedly gently.

“It’s fine, so give it a try.”

At those words, she squeezed her eyes shut and activated basic healing magic.

‘Detoxify!’

Though it was the most basic of beginner spells, there was no reaction from Ginseng’s head. The Imperial Princess also turned her head away with an ‘I thought so’ expression.

Judith bit her lip.

‘As expected, it’s not working…’

But then, Ruin lightly placed his hand on Judith’s shoulder. And then something amazing happened.

Flash!

Light burst forth from Judith’s hand. It was healing magic.

The students couldn’t believe their eyes.

“Wh, what?”

“Huh?”

The Princess used magic?

That wasn’t all. The mold on Ginseng’s head gradually receded and began to disappear. And it returned to fresh green leaves. Screams erupted from here and there.

“What! That girl could use magic?”

“No way, that can’t be!”

“Could it be that the Professor fixed it?”

Even the Imperial Princess, who had deliberately avoided looking, gaped in shock. The students jumped up in amazement.

“Professor!”

“Did you make it possible for her to use magic?”

“That’s right.”

“What method did you use?!”

“What else. I used the exact same thing that Judith Isles just used.”

What, what?

The same thing…

“You just need to use ‘Detoxify’. If you know the trick, you can all do it easily.”

…There’s no way it could be that easy!

If it were that easy, there’s no way the Princess wouldn’t have been able to use magic power until now! Even the Grand Duke House couldn’t fix it and was in chaos!

Ruin showed them the black substance he had extracted from the Princess’s body.

“Right. This is what was tormenting Judith Isles. Evil Catalun Power Fragments.”

The students seemed shocked by the vivid mana mass.

‘He really extracted the power of the Five Evils?’

‘So he really was a Healing Professor…?’

Meanwhile, Ginseng Superior collapsed like a tragic princess and sobbed.

「You fraud… What if my head hadn’t returned to normal. You bad guy.」

‘It did return to normal, so it’s fine. If it hadn’t, I would have just pulled you out.’

「#*$&#^&#*!!」

Whether Superior wailed or not, Ruin, having achieved his goal, smiled quietly.

‘Now I can go collect my severance pay.’

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