They Say People with Narrow Eyes Are Usually Villains

Maris Academy.

This place where I work is located near several countries including the Empire, and was an absolute inviolable area that was guaranteed safety even during war by treaties signed by all countries of the continent.

And as such, it was a place considered important in terms of setting in the game as well.

It was this Maris Academy that was the birthplace of officers and heroes active on the battlefield, or major NPCs.

“Teacher, I have a headache, can you check my condition?”

“I don’t see much external injury. I’ll prescribe some headache medicine, so take one before meals.”

Of course, the current time period is already after the ending in the game.

The information obtained from the game has now lost almost all meaning, so everything experienced in this academy could be called nonsense.

“And avoid stressful things, don’t just stay in your room but go out and exercise a bit too. Drink lukewarm water rather than cold, and don’t eat too much flour-based food. Oh, you don’t smoke or drink, right?”

“Huh? Ah, of course not.”

“Then that’s fine.”

But well… there’s no need to be particularly anxious about it.

I’m not a gamer now, and I’m in a state where there’s nothing particular to achieve in a game that’s already past its ending.

Since I’ve decided to settle in this world and live a new life anyway, rather than being obsessed with something, it would be correct to be faithful to vague plans like preparing for old age.

“Teacher, my stomach hurts……”

“I’ll give you some medicine, so lie down here for a while. And drink lukewarm water, exercise a bit too, don’t eat too much flour-based food, don’t smoke or drink……”

Yes, everything is for a stable life in the future.

So today too, I was dealing with students who came from various countries and regions, trying to be faithful to my job as a health teacher.

Children who come with their own individuality and various symptoms.

“Teacher! My heart keeps pounding whenever I see a certain girl! Could this be what they call love!?”

“It’s arrhythmia. Just taking medicine and improving your lifestyle will alleviate the symptoms, so come back later if it gets worse. In the meantime, drink lukewarm water, exercise a bit too, don’t eat too much flour-based food, don’t smoke or drink……”

Occasionally strange kids come, but that too should be embraced generously.

Having gone through puberty twice myself, I had more than enough understanding for the children.

“I don’t need medicine, please solve it with holy power.”

But what is puberty?

Along with rapid physical growth, self-growth also occurs quickly, and due to such rapid changes, one becomes emotionally sensitive feeling a disconnect from life up until now.

Naturally, it’s a time when many cases of feeling rebellious just by having their words denied increase.

“With holy power, you say?”

“Yes well, that would be more efficient.”

Moreover, since the students coming to this academy are mostly nobles with sky-high arrogance, there are many cases where they don’t heed even an adult’s advice.

As such, sometimes one should know how to deal with them not with words.

“That person says they don’t want to work.”

Yes, with what’s commonly called nonsense.

“Excuse me? Who do you mean by ‘that person’?”

“I mean the god I serve. I had a brief chat, and they said they don’t want to because it’s tiring for them too if they pour out holy power.”

“…What’s that. You can talk with gods?”

“I’m a believer too, so it’s possible. But the god I serve is still very young. In human terms, they’re no different from a newborn baby, so I have to take care of them a lot.”

“A god is… young?”

“If it’s the main deity of a new religion with only 20 years of history, they’re a baby alright.”

For reference, Cle was a nickname I personally gave to ‘Clea, God of Medicine’ worshipped by the Children of Clea, commonly known as the Cleas Order, to which I belong.

And calling them a baby isn’t just a joke.

Compared to religions boasting thousands of years of history, a god of an order with only about 20 years of history is no different from a baby.

Of course, if I didn’t explain these inside details, ordinary people would usually part ways saying “Just say you don’t want to if you don’t want to”, but…

“Pfft, you tell jokes amusingly~”

Yes, students are mostly immersed in their studies.

For adolescents in puberty pursuing freedom, my light attitude often leaves a surprisingly good impression.

“Teacher, tell us a funny story!”

As a result, the perception of me seemed to be regarded as a very light and comfortable existence… Well. If asked whether that’s good or bad, I can’t say it’s entirely bad.

At least it can be said that one more resting place where students can feel at ease has been created.

“Ah~”

But about two weeks after regular classes started.

Sitting at the desk in the infirmary, I couldn’t help but express considerable skepticism in the leisure that had finally come.

“…I really crave a cigarette.”

Others might say what’s so hard about being a health teacher, but due to the nature of this academy, teachers have no choice but to be tied to the academy’s dormitory.

And I’m responsible for people’s health and lives in a place where workplace and living quarters are tied together.

Of course, I often have to be on night duty to prepare for emergencies, which means I need to have a lot of time awake like a guard, not knowing when something might happen.

Damn, who was it? Who said being a health teacher is a cushy job.

“Wow~ It looks like you’re having a hard time too, teacher.”

As I was sprawled on the infirmary chair just with my eyes open looking at the ceiling, someone suddenly came.

Thinking it might be an underwear thief, I turned around to find an even more dangerous person had come.

“Oh, Narrow-eyes teacher.”

“…It’s not Narrow-eyes, it’s Lloyd, Seine teacher.”

Lloyd Saintslow.

With eyes as thin as thread and a refreshing smile that left an impression, he was a fellow teacher who entered this school at the same time as me.

But even though he’s new, he’s clearly in charge of a class.

Although he’s in charge of the ‘regular class’ for low-ranking nobles and commoners, the fact that he leads a class from the start means he receives great trust from the school.

“Come to think of it, we haven’t faced each other like this except for the welcome ceremony.”

“Yes well, I’ve been busy looking after the children, and you’ve been busy managing the infirmary.”

Lloyd teacher said that while glancing around and resting his chin on his hand.

Admiration gradually flowed from his mouth as he looked around the infirmary.

“So this is my first time entering the infirmary. Hehe, I see. So this is where Seine teacher works… The equipment is quite well-prepared, but there are also many medicines I haven’t seen before.”

“Ah well, I ordered them directly. After all, I don’t treat only with pure holy power, so I rely a lot on the help of drugs.”

“I see. Drugs… Hehe.”

Lloyd teacher opened his sleepy eyes while looking at the medicines on the shelf.

For some reason, that laughter sounded very suspicious.

Of course, it’s not good to judge by outward appearance but hmm…..

“Lloyd teacher.”

Still, since I’m bored, I should poke at him a bit.

“Are you perhaps a member of an evil organization or something?”

“…Excuse me?”

“They say people with narrow eyes are usually villains.”

Of course, realistically it’s a joke, but wasn’t this world originally created based on a game?

There’s a real possibility that a narrow-eyed character is actually a villain.

“No, haha, what are you saying? What’s wrong with my eyes being narrow……”

But what’s this? Look at this?

Why is he suddenly flustered?

“That’s what all villains say.”

“It’s not that I’m a villain… Anyone would be flustered if you suspect them based on appearance. Speaking of which, Seine teacher, it’s a bit rude to say, but you don’t have particularly good eyes either, do you?”

Wow, so our teacher also squirms a bit when criticized?

But after all that thinking, he comes up with fish eyes. How cute.

“Nah, fish eyes usually play the role of the weakest of the Four Heavenly Kings. At best, I’m just a minion, there’s no way I can compare to narrow eyes that correspond to the villain.”

“No, what kind of logic is that?”

“Oh? It’s suspicious that you’re flustered, you know?”

“No……”

“Anyway, tell me honestly, Lloyd teacher. Are you actually a member of an evil organization that came to destroy this academy or something?”

I leaned my chin on the backrest of the chair and questioned him again.

“Ugh, ext……”

Our Lloyd teacher, flustered by my gaze, stiffened his body.

Then he sighed softly and gradually relaxed his tightly stiffened body.

And then…

“…Kuk.”

Our Lloyd teacher gradually raised both hands with a laugh.

“Kuhuhuhu! Since I’ve been found out, I have no choice. Seine teacher, let me formally introduce myself to you who have noticed my true identity.”

For some reason, an indescribable charisma was emanating from his pose of half-covering his face with his hands while straightening his legs and opposite arm.

“My real name is Baguette, I’m the second-highest ranking executive of the secret society Bakery, formed to overthrow this academy!”

“Ooh~ Cool, Bakery.”

-Clap clap clap.

Seeing that passionate appearance, I couldn’t help but applaud.

Yes, if you’re going to call someone a narrow-eyed character, they should have this much presence.

As expected, he doesn’t disappoint, I tell you.

“But if you’re going to name yourself after bread, I think gingerbread is better than baguette. It sounds strangely cool, and above all, it’s delicious, isn’t it?”

“No… I was just playing along with the joke, please stop me. It’s embarrassing!”

“It’s cool, so why should I stop you?”

“Ugh.”

Our Lloyd teacher turning his head with a red face.

Seeing that sight, I felt a tingling in a corner of my heart.

I’m not sure if he’s a villain, but I should tease him often in the future.

“By the way, what brings you here?”

“…Ahem.”

Lloyd teacher, who finally came to his senses, cleared his throat and said, withdrawing his embarrassed face.

“I just came from the director’s office, and the director has summoned Seine teacher.”

“…The director?”

“Yes, it seems he has something to instruct……”

Lloyd teacher trailed off mid-sentence.

Even his narrow eyes widened slightly at this moment.

Probably because he saw my expression crumple instantly upon hearing his words.

“…Seine teacher?”

“Ah well, if I’m called, I have to go. He’s the one who pays us.”

Clicking my tongue, I got up from my seat and left the infirmary.

…Damn.

I feel a bit uncomfortable meeting that woman.