Chapter 384

Chapter 384

For Sale. Fallen Lady. Never Used.

Episode 384: Do It!

Since we could use teleportation as much as we wanted after leaving the Great Forest, it was a quick trip to the academy.

However, the academy we arrived at was somehow strange.

“Master…? Why is everyone staring at us and whispering?”

“Right. Did the news that we defeated the Grotesque Proliferation already spread?”

“Hmm, it’s been quite a while, so it’s possible. For people who are anxious about the possibility of the War of Gods restarting, there’s no news as welcome as the annihilation of an Evil God.”

Carla nodded in agreement, and Iona added,

“Besides, Student Yandel is a hero of the Levantin Empire, right? Although Alfheim received help, he not only overcame the Evil God’s invasion but also took their head! The more we boast, the more we benefit, so the news probably spread faster than we expected!”

“…But isn’t everyone’s gaze directed at Carla? And their eyes are a bit… weird.”

As I tilted my head at Iona’s words, Elisha and Iris, who had been quiet, sighed at the same time.

“Hoo… you? It seems like what you were worried about has finally happened.”

“Master. We’ve already prepared for this, so don’t panic and listen carefully.”

“What is it? What’s going on?”

It was a whisper that neither I nor the others could hear, but it seemed to be slightly audible to the sensitive high elves.

When I urged the two, who were setting the mood, Elisha finally opened her mouth.

“That crazy woman ended up boldly storming the mansion of former Count Kipros, who was exiled in broad daylight, and killing all the private soldiers and Kipros.”

“Crazy woman… Ah, Fake Carla?”

“Yes. The news that you defeated the Evil God and the story that Carla killed Kipros spread together, and the story is being slightly distorted.”

“To summarize, you succeeded in defeating the Grotesque Proliferation, but in the process, Carla, who was sexually abused by you and mentally unstable, was corrupted and became an apostle of the Evil God.”

“…It’s even more infuriating because it seems to fit together subtly.”

“No matter how absurd the rumors are, people will nod if they make sense. Anyway, everyone was surprised when the real Carla suddenly appeared.”

“It’s a bit absurd, but… it’s nothing. The Levantin Empire and Alfheim won’t let this slide, so they’ll make an additional announcement.”

I shook my head with a hollow laugh, and we arrived at the plaza.

Countless forks leading to every corner of the academy. Helena, who had stopped in front of them, asked.

“By the way, Brother. What are you going to do? It would be nice to go straight to the dormitory, but how about we buy dinner first? To be honest, I’m too lazy to prepare food separately today.”

“Well, we used up a lot of mental energy clearing the dungeon, and we traveled endlessly through the Great Forest, even if it was just the edge, so it’s natural. But I have somewhere to go, so I’ll go buy groceries first and go in.”

“Do you have something to do, Brother?”

“I have things to hear and report, so I’m going to see the Chairman. Oh, Professor Iona, would you like to come with me?”

“No, no! If I go, I’ll just hear about all the work I’ve been putting off! Work starts tomorrow! I’m going to rest today, so go alone this time, Student Yandel!”

“…Now that I think about it, it’s a bit strange. Professor Iona always says she’s busy, but she doesn’t actually do much. What’s keeping you so busy?”

“Hoo… you know, you know. I realize Student Yandel is still young when you say things like that?”

“Oong-ae.”1

Iona, sending me a look of wistfulness, as if saying, “These are the good old days,” continued with a smile.

“It’s true that I don’t have much to do as a professor. I only teach one magical combat subject, and other professors can easily substitute me.”

“It’s natural since the academy has high-level professors as well as high-level students.”

“Yeah, yeah. But the problem is, no one can replace me.”

“Huh?”

“Think about it. Think about it. A hero of the Great War, a top-ranking high-level magician, the nightmare of the cultists, the Chairman’s comrade… I’m the only one who fits these conditions, right?”

“Ah, I see?”

I roughly understood what she meant. Rebecca was running the academy as an avatar, not her main body, but there were obviously limitations.

If there were no restrictions at all, she wouldn’t show her face so sporadically.

In that situation, Iona, who knew Rebecca’s current state and was trusted by her, had been acting as the Chairman’s proxy.

“Of course, I rarely step forward. But the story is different for internal academy matters.”

“Come to think of it, Professor Iona was always among the faculty when we went on field trips or had presentations.”

Iona had been providing me with various conveniences even before we became close… that was probably possible because of her special position as Rebecca’s right-hand.

“Right, right. That’s how it is. Ah! But don’t misunderstand! I’m not doing it against my will! Just…”

“You just want to rest today, right? Don’t worry. I’ll give you a good rest.”

“Student Yandel… even so, saying that to a professor on campus…”

“I’ll feed you blood until you’re full, as promised, so you can take a nice, languid nap.”

“I’m more than happy to!”

Iona smiled brightly, flashing her fangs. After laughing with her, I parted ways with the group and headed to where Rebecca was.

Although this was my third visit, the Chairman’s office still had a strange atmosphere.

It felt like I had found a secret base I had always wanted as a child. (Actually, it was.)

I lightly waved my hand towards the central water tank.

“I’m here, Chairman!”

-…Let me ask you this out of courtesy. Why are you so excited?

“Well, I just took down two Evil Gods, so it’s natural! How many points do I get for this?”

-Yes, I know that. It’s being talked about everywhere… wait, did you say two?

“Yes. After defeating the Grotesque Proliferation, I found and annihilated the Boiling Silence, who had used up all his remaining power helping the Grotesque Proliferation.”

-My goodness.

A flat voice. But people sometimes react blandly when they’re too surprised.

Rebecca, who had been stammering for a long time, finally regained her composure and asked back.

-Excellent. Truly excellent. But I’m also worried at the same time. How did you defeat them? It was impossible even for me and my colleagues in our prime… Oh, I’m not saying you’re worse than us. In fact, you’ve become a better magician than I was at your age, but…

“I understand what you mean, so it’s okay. It’s true that my group and I have outstanding talent, but we’re not fully developed yet.”

-Thank you for understanding. But about the Evil Gods…

Rebecca, who seemed very curious, kept urging me for answers. As I casually replied to her, I gathered some random things around me and sat down, using them as a chair.

“First of all, you should know that the Evil Gods I met were not in their perfect state. They were worlds apart from when you fought them.”

-…Was our seal effective?

“Very much so. What should I say first…? Let’s talk about the Grotesque Proliferation first? That crazy god tried to be reborn to escape the seal…”

I gave a brief summary of what had happened. At first, she tilted her head, but soon surprise and joy took their place.

After all, from Rebecca’s point of view, her student had killed the Evil God she once tried to kill… but couldn’t because she lacked the power at the time.

I would have been ecstatic too.

When I finished explaining how I annihilated the Boiling Silence, a small clapping sound came from inside the water tank.

Clap clap clap.

-You always exceed my expectations, Student Yandel.

“Thank you. While we’re on the subject, I have a question. How many points do I get for this?”

-Do you need any elixirs or secret books owned by the academy? I’ve never even thought about defeating an Evil God, so I don’t know how many points to give… but you can take almost anything.

“Ah, I don’t need anything like that. I just want the academy to provide some conveniences.”

-Go ahead. You have the right to ask for anything.

“Then please cancel Elisha’s expulsion.”

-…? It’s not a difficult task, but is it really necessary for her to be a student of the academy? As far as I know, Elisha has reached a level that rivals a high-level magician. She’s closer to a professor than a student.

“But a student and a current female student feel completely different, don’t they?”

-…

Rebecca, who seemed to have lost her words, closed her mouth. I confidently demanded of her.

“Do it!”

TL/N: “Oong-ae” is a baby sound, implying childishness. ↩️