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The professor’s wrist was cut right in front of the dagger.

What, I received this from Caesar, but it has a more terrifying cutting power than I thought.

Barely a dagger, or rather, can this dagger cut a wrist in the first place?

Oh, this weapon was more frightening than I thought.

“Professors, I don’t think all of you participated in this act. Therefore, to all of you. I would like to ask in advance. If you surrender now, I will spare your tough lives as much as they are worth.”

Do they think they can defeat at least one female priestess?

Are they underestimating the priestesses of the evil religion, or do they think they can kill one female priestess and deceive without being noticed, or perhaps they believe they can easily escape from the clutches of the evil religion.

The thought of arrogance came first.

First of all, the power of the evil religion is undoubtedly quite high.

And I myself am not an ordinary priestess, but rather a disguised god.

“Then, we must consider that everyone implicitly agreed on this matter.”

Killing all the professors of the Academy would not look good.

Hmm, let’s think about the best way to resolve this, and the answer came quickly.

Let’s just cut one arm each.

Yes, resolving it peacefully like this is much better than taking their lives; they would surely be grateful for losing an arm instead.

“First, I will immediately execute all of you under the authority of the evil religion.”

You have to start with intimidating words.

That way, psychological pressure builds up.

We’ll just cut your arms, not this. You have to threaten them by revealing the flesh you will kill.

Revealing their flesh freely makes their actions simpler, firmer, and from then on, it was straightforward.

“Where is the immediate execution under the authority of the evil religion, yes or no? Is this how it goes? Do you feel like you’re becoming the embodiment of the evil religion?”

Hey, bro.

Surprisingly, I am indeed the embodiment of the evil religion.

“Even though you have been acting against the will of the evil religion, you seem quite confident. Do you see me as insignificant? Or do you see the evil religion as insignificant?”

I took a step forward and plunged the dagger into the skull of the man who spoke to me like that.

Alright, first, let’s create an example.

Then all those below will engrave this example on their heads.

Fear has a contagious nature and naturally consumes a corner of their minds as if it were inevitable.

“The homeroom teacher is dead!”

…Uh… Isn’t that quite an important role?

It feels like I killed a role that shouldn’t have been killed so recklessly.

Hmm… Alright, let’s apologize while attending dinner tonight.

First, insult the evil religion, then say you killed them well because everyone dislikes being insulted by the evil religion, right…?

Alright, my plan is perfect.

With those stray thoughts, I swung the dagger.

I didn’t bother chasing those who were running away.

Since they couldn’t escape the clutches of the evil religion anyway, they would eventually either beg for forgiveness or end their own lives.

They would have to choose one.

“Everyone, it’s quite pitiful if it’s only this much. You could have done a little better. If only you had abandoned that greed, you would have been more comfortable.”

I’m not sure about cutting off the arms, but I cut off each wrist.

This dagger is more useful than I thought?

I should carry one around with me at all times.

“For now, I’ll take this much from all of you, and as for the subsequent disposal, it will be decided within the evil religion. The short lifespan still attached. Please preserve it well.”

Saying that, I flicked my fingers to get rid of the blood and turned on the communicator.

“…Father? Hmm… Would it be better to call you Mother? Mother, what’s the matter?”

Ah, that’s right.

It was still a woman’s body.

Somehow, my shoulders feel stiff whenever I move roughly.

“Well, it seems like it would be good to slowly explain what happened at the academy.”

I explained what happened at the academy.

Since giving medicine to a student was clearly an act beyond the usual limits, I seemed quite satisfied with my decision…

“That’s a shame. If you had insulted my mother, I would have killed you on the spot.”

“…I see.”

I returned to the appearance of a man.

It’s bothering me that I’ve been calling her “mother” since earlier.

Hmm.

Well, I did what I wanted to do once, so I’m somewhat satisfied.

“Oh, and if there is a student named Ariel at the academy later on, treat her as a shrine maiden.”

“What? Ariel… I’ve never heard that name before…”

“You reported it, so you should give a corresponding reward. People don’t usually risk their lives to report, you know. And while we’re at it, it’s probably a good idea to change the surveillance post too.”

It seems like they received quite a bit of hush money.

This kind of thing is happening so publicly that there’s no way the supervising shrine maiden wouldn’t notice even a hint of it.

Even if they were hiding as a teacher.

I couldn’t engage in mind manipulation without knowing exactly who it was, but oh well. It’s regrettable.

It’s a shame that they can’t be recycled, but there’s nothing to be done about it.

Now, I was going to leave it to the children’s hands.

“See you again at dinner tonight.”

“Yes, it’ll be quite a dinner after a long time.”

Everyone must have been busy with work and had a lot to do because it seems like everyone has quite a bit of free time today.

I never thought we’d be able to enjoy dinner this quickly.

To me, meeting all the children together after a long time was more pleasing than a meeting or a delicious dinner.

Except for Adele, there are no officials left in the evil cult.

Everyone is busy with their own tasks.

So I was bored.

“Should I wander around a bit more?”

Now that I’ve finished pretending to be a woman and walked around various places as a man, I soon arrived at the library.

Since lunchtime is still ahead… Oh, wait. What about the afternoon classes?

First, I should use my abilities to write on the academy bulletin board that there are no afternoon classes today.

These days, it seems like the kids don’t read the bulletin board, but if at least one person sees it, the news will spread.

Probably.

“Hey, did you hear? The goddess attendant came and beat up all the professors today!”

“So does that mean no classes today?”

“Just a moment, let our slave check… Oh, here he is?”

“No class today, you idiots! Let’s go home right away, don’t eat the cafeteria food!”

Hmm.

Seeing them not eating the cafeteria food, is the quality of the academy’s meals deteriorating?

Or maybe the quality of the meals is fine because the people here are mostly nobles, but they prefer noble lunches over cafeteria food.

“Um, excuse me… Where did the shrine maiden from earlier go?”

It was the kid I saw earlier.

They were from the library, unexpectedly.

“Oh, the shrine maiden from earlier went back to the evil cult first and left me with the remaining tasks. You’re Ariel from earlier, right? Is there something wrong?”

“Oh, no… I just wanted to thank the shrine maiden for listening to the tip I gave earlier.”

Hmm.

Too kind to fit in with the evil cult.

This kind of child is more suited for the celestial religion than the evil cult.

Rather than a sect that is no different from a secret criminal organization, wouldn’t it be better to show a decent appearance externally even if it’s corrupt internally, like the celestial religion?

If she ever joins the evil cult, I should introduce her to Damian.

If there is a kind child next to the saint of the celestial religion, it could be quite a good relationship for both of them.

“If you ever join the evil cult, go find Damian. He will personally assign Ariel’s role.”

“I-Is Damian not a demon…?”

“The demon watches over all situations, and was quite pleased with the courageous act you did earlier, Ariel.”

“Sure, sure. They say I’m a demon in front of you, child.”

“But maybe it won’t even be known in dreams, so let’s naturally go around.”

“When I come to face the demon later, if I am there, then I will know exactly.”

“May the protection of the demon be with you.”

“I checked the entire Academy library.”

“The facilities themselves were quite well-equipped.”

“Lunch also doesn’t seem too bad, seeing some students eating.”

“Alright, alright.”

“Now that the problem is solved, let’s go back home expecting dinner.”

“While doing so, I was walking slowly forward.”

“…Come to think of it, the principal doesn’t show his face well.”

“But, in my opinion, Abel probably won’t change the principal.”

“He is smart but incompetent, focusing on draining the students’ energy rather than managing the school well.”

“To survive under him, students strive to rise higher and bring in more talented individuals.”

“In short, the current principal is literally the best principal from the perspective of the Demon School.”

“Oh, and this time I should tell Abel to build a commoner-exclusive academy.”

“Commoners should also be given equal opportunities for education.”

“Looking at our Demon School alone, Caesar, Ryu, Abel, and Veronica. These four are commoners.”

“Teresia was a unique case of a noble who didn’t attend the academy.”

“Since there are many talents among commoners, we should prepare in advance.”

“I was quite happy as it seemed like there was something to do recently.”

“So, the dinner time was gradually approaching.”