Changed Status

People tend to be more enthusiastic about what they can see.

In the past, the people of the capital watched Luna, Flare, and Sophia’s exploits as if they were children watching a live-action superhero show. Even those who hadn’t seen it firsthand couldn’t hide their excitement at the news of the Hero’s appearance. Some even regretted not being there.

The effect that hadn’t been felt because the Flare event was stopped too easily was finally happening.

Moreover, because they appeared as figures who reversed the great crisis of the capital, the Hero’s influence was more powerful than ever.

The imperial palace couldn’t remain still at the Hero’s news.

In particular, they prominently featured the Noblesse Oblige shown by Sophia, a member of the imperial family, greatly enhancing the empire’s prestige by saying she was an imperial family member who joined the noble hero party.

Thus, for a week, the three, who were called to the imperial palace and various other places, rose to the top of the world in terms of popularity.

Luna, who returned to the mansion last night, hadn’t changed.

She remained her usual self, neither excited nor arrogant about the sudden popularity.

“I’ll be back, Scarl.”

“Alright.”

Look at the crowd around Luna, who is getting out of the carriage, glancing at her.

The many men who appeared every day and peeked around the women’s dormitory to see her face even once had their wish fulfilled today.

Until the carriage door closed, Luna didn’t look around and only stared at Scarl, who was looking at her.

“Luna. See you later.”

“Yes, Scarl.”

Luna, bowing her head at a 90-degree angle, overflowed with dignity.

Oh! I finally met Luna!

I knew she would be special!

Transferring in the second semester is unprecedented, isn’t it? As expected… the academy president must have known!

Luna’s style is like Scarl professor’s…

It wasn’t just those kinds of followers.

Where there is light, there is shadow.

Some impudent citizens picked at the sensational parts in the newspaper and suspected the relationship between Scarl and Luna.

But they couldn’t touch Luna’s status now. The imperial palace didn’t want to provoke the Hero by revealing that part, and since Scarl had broken off his engagement, even if something happened between them, it wouldn’t be a sensational scandal like adultery anymore.

Scarl had no intention of hindering the popularity Luna had created with the Holy Sword of Purity.

Thus, the relationship between Luna and Scarl, which started as master and servant, was now misrepresented and known to the world as a slightly unique teacher-student relationship.

Even though the three’s popularity soared, Scarl’s popularity also increased a lot.

The men in the capital imitated Scarl’s fashion, hairstyle, and way of speaking.

To many women, his actions to protect Luna and his brave confrontation with the demon were enough to make their hearts flutter.

Just because there’s a goalkeeper doesn’t mean a goal can’t be scored.

Some female students, aiming for a one-night stand, took advantage of the rumors that Scarl, who was openly spread in the newspaper, was promiscuous.

Knock knock

Scarl was annoyed by the light knocking sound he heard for the first time, but he tried to suppress it.

Unlike the first semester, he thought the second semester was full of annoying things and managed his expression.

“Come in.”

As expected, a frivolous female student comes in.

A blouse with a clearly visible cleavage, a short school uniform skirt, and 20 denier black stockings that showed the panty line through the sheer fabric. Like her dusky skin, her makeup followed the trends of the south rather than the capital, with thick eyeliner and red lips. The gyaru-style student with large false eyelashes bounced and sat on the chair in front of Scarl.

“Professor Scarl Bernatore!”

‘Annoying…’

For the past week, while the hero party was dragged around by the imperial palace, Scarl was harassed by female students for various reasons.

Scarl, who already had a sharp impression, frowned even more, making him look even more ferocious.

“What’s the matter, student?”

The student, startled by the intimidation, couldn’t even make eye contact and brought up her business.

“I, I came to apply for private tutoring―”

There were those who came with that excuse too.

Blame yourself for coming too late. Student.

“It’s closed. Isn’t tutoring starting today in the first place? You’re late. Come next semester.”

In the first place, the way you’re dressed, that’s not the purpose.

‘The heroes of this generation are women. A man who is a descendant of the hero teaches the heroes.’

If you were to ask the young people of the capital to choose a groom and bride they want to marry for the past week only, wouldn’t the name Hero come up?

‘Even though it was a situation I maximized, the destructive power of the Hero is attractive enough for any family to covet.’

If it doesn’t work this generation, they’ll aim for the future.

Possibility is inherited through blood.

The female student, looking up with teary eyes, reveals her chest clearly.

‘It’s big. Smaller than Luna’s, though.’

She gives a subtle smile, noticing that my gaze is going to her chest.

“Ah… is it not possible?”

So what if you open your eyes like that.

There’s no need to say nice things in the first place.

Since the other party’s intentions are shady, I’ll come on strong too.

“Get lost.”

“Huh… what?!”

“I said get lost.”

The female student, startled, jumps up and turns to leave.

“…Asshole.”

You think I can’t hear you?

“Come back. What did you say?”

“N, no? I, I’m sorry―!!”

I have no intention of catching the fleeing student.

Thanks to those kinds of kids, regardless of gender, coming in and out, I’m moving my lab today.

I want to grab that student by the collar and go to the academy president and see his grandfather’s face crumple again, but…

The academic affairs office said they would come before lunchtime to tell me the new building address, so I should hurry up and prepare to leave here.

In the first place, room 404.

The character for death is entered twice, so I’m reluctant to stay long.

Unlike the office in the mansion, there are few of my belongings in room 404.

So, I carry a small box containing documents and follow the person from the academic affairs office.

“Professor Scarl. If you go straight this way, you’ll find the annex prepared in the forest. You can use the whole place. And Princess Sophia said she newly named the building instead of the West Forest Annex.”

Name the building? An annex is an annex. What on earth is she talking about?

The faculty member holding Sophia’s shield was confident.

“I don’t know either, so I can’t tell you. Then I’ll be here.”

“Good work.”

I walk along the well-maintained forest path.

The voices of the students that were heard little by little gradually disappear, and a classic building appears.

In front of it, a splendid and large carriage that seems to have come from the imperial family is parked.

‘Food smell?’

Passing the carriage and looking at the main gate, there is a signboard that doesn’t match the modest single-story building that seems to be about 20 pyeong.

Hero Bernator Hall

I can’t help but laugh in disbelief.

“What kind of name is…”

Sophia, who was hiding behind the pillar of the entrance, jumps out with the intention of surprising Scarl.

“Brother! Wah―!!”

Scarl only decided to be surprised by Sophia’s small event.

“I was surprised.”

“You don’t look surprised at all!”

Anyway, what kind of name is that for a building, like a dead person.

Of course, it’s true that Bernatore’s ancestor was a Hero.

“Yeah.”

Sophia urges Scarl to follow her and trots along.

“Hey~ No fun! Let’s go inside! Everyone’s waiting!”

Following Sophia to the backyard of the annex, Flare and Luna are visible.

The food on the plates they are holding is diverse.

“Professor!”

“Scarl!”

Going outside, Sophia naturally steps back and returns to her role as a princess.

Today’s lunch is a picnic banquet prepared by the imperial chefs.

Over 30 kinds of high-end foods were moderately placed, resembling a buffet seen in modern times.

‘Well, Preservation Magic is also applied.’

On the square table on one side, there are luxurious chairs, and each chair has a maid attached.

Two maids who confirmed Scarl and Sophia approach.

“Professor Scarl Bernatore. This way.”

“Princess Sophia, this way.”

Sophia and I were guided to seats facing each other.

“Shall we serve you? Or would you like to serve yourselves like the Heroes?”

“I’ll eat on my own.”

“I shall do the same.”

The maid maintains a small smile with her hands on her stomach in a formal posture.

“Understood. If you have any food you would like to eat, please tell us. The chefs are waiting in the mobile kitchen inside the carriage.”

“Alright.”

Sophia only nods slightly, unlike me.

No matter how much money I have, I couldn’t have thought of this.

As expected, the imperial family is the ultimate in luxury and protocol?

I pick up a plate and use the tongs placed on the food to scoop up a little at a time.

Sophia, who is following next to me, laughs silently so others can’t see and winks.

“How is it? Not bad, right? It’s a trend these days.”

“Good.”

I like it.

I can’t eat like this every day, but it would be nice on special days.