episode_0186

“Don’t worry too much though. Because I found out the most important panty color. I received information just this morning, and they said I was wearing dark blue panties?”

“Oh… Unfortunately, I got the most useless information. I could probably sell it to the girls in my class for some money. So what did you leave out?”

“Listen first. Isaac is from a small rural village called ‘Susubua’. I had a fairly normal childhood… One day, he fell off a cliff and found a cave, which gave him strength. The endless power that Isaac possesses now also stems from that. So, I have a habit of looking around wherever I go. I always pay close attention to my surroundings and chase after unexpected events.”

The store owner continued speaking vaguely. I closed my mouth.

“Afterwards, while traveling the world, he met the great wizard Merlin, became her disciple, and learned various knowledge. By the way, this is bonus information, but Merlin is actually a woman? They say that the person I saw was not a beautiful young man disguised as a man like now, but a beautiful girl.”

… really? Isn’t that a fact that I didn’t know about killing Merlin in my past life?

I think some verification is needed. Like unraveling Merlin’s disguise.

“I guess you have a very nice personality. Everyone likes Isaac because he acts like a gentleman to those around him. The same goes for after following Merlin’s recommendation and becoming a teacher at the academy. His friendly, respectful tone and neat appearance are the reasons why everyone loves him. It is said that he has received confessions from female students who were in the midst of a heart-pounding period a few times. He says he usually just acts as an ordinary teacher at the academy. Sometimes I sit on the window at night and look at the night sky, but other than that, there’s nothing special about it. It’s a case that raises suspicions because it’s so exemplary.”

That’s an accurate suspicion. Isaac’s mediocrity is worthy of distrust.

“Lastly, I looked deeper into strength… As I said before, I couldn’t tell the end. This is my opinion, but as Merlin’s best disciple and someone who has come into contact with Giyeon, I think I have stepped into the realm of absolute power. Hidden monster. If his information spreads around the world, like Beatrice, the iron-blooded teacher, countries will be scrambling to recruit him. Of course, we will contact you first.”

After saying that, the store owner picked up the teacup and took a sip. Being a cultured person, she did not drink the whole tea in one gulp. It meant that the story was over.

“I figured out everything I needed to know. That’s enough.”

“Really? Then what do you want to price it?”

“I’ll pay for everything. It was a satisfactory information transaction.”

Sze-.

He took the package containing the check out of his pocket and placed it on the table. A light of greed flashed in the store owner’s pitch black eyes. I chuckled and lifted the teacup to my mouth.

“But… Are you sure that Isaac’s hometown is Susubua?”

“Huh? huh. This is a fact I have confirmed over and over again. The location is said to be in a deep canyon in the north, but it is so obscure that they have not been able to pinpoint the exact location. Want to find out more? I can do more if you just give me money.”

“No, that’s enough.”

Even if you investigate, it won’t come out anyway.

Susubia. When you hear this name, you have to turn it around.

Abýssus. To put it simply, hell, abyss, bottomless pit. It’s Latin. It means the devil world.

“Then we’ll just leave.”

“Going already?”

“The student is busy. Because I have to study.”

Susubua is a slang term used only among demons. The phrase ‘I am from Susubia’ can be interpreted as ‘I am the devil, so those who know this meaning should not disturb me.’ It is a slang created by demons to avoid invading each other’s territory when they come down to the human world to play or escape.

Isaac was the devil. Who could it be? There are countless demons, but among them, only the Seven Great Demons are worthy of the status of absolute power. Including my ancestor Lucifer.

Even in front of me, Isaac completely hid his energy. Maybe he’s higher than me now. A devil of that level… There are only two. When it comes to angels, he is on par with Michael and Gabriel.

The devil of sloth. Belphegor.

Demon of anger. Satan.

However, it is correct to exclude the former. Belphegor is a scary guy who could bring about the end of the world if he wanted to, but he is so lazy that he doesn’t move. There’s no way Isaac is a guy who doesn’t enjoy entertainment and spends a thousand years lying around wasting his time.

Then there is the answer. Satan. That angry demon could easily become an academy teacher.

As he is a devil of anger by name, it is awkward for him to act like a gentleman. However, Satan is not a person consumed by anger. He is a devil who skillfully controls his anger.

“Hey, Aru. Wake up.”

“Wow… ! Don’t pull my ears… !”

“… Wow, I was scared for a moment. In the past, I would have just ignored it and pulled it. I can’t do that anymore because I’m scared.”

The hand that was pinching Aru’s ear was taken away angrily. It’s because my spine feels chilly. Aru stood up, hiding his sharp teeth.

Suddenly I get curious. Even I have no idea what the outcome will be if the current Aru, Michael, and Satan, the absolute strongest among the absolute strongest like Gabriel, face off. Either way, it will be a duel that will be deeply engraved in the history of the world.

Okay, let’s put two and two together for this midterm.

It is still opaque and unclear, so I imagine abstractly. It was time to get out of the sunspot and walk down the street.

Jeopuk-.

“… Hiccup.”

“… Hmm?”

I ran into a girl at the door. To be exact, he is the one whose face is unrecognizable because his black hood has been pressed down too deeply, but the problem is that I know his identity.

“Huh? Frey? Why are you here again?”

“E, Evans… !”

He held Frey’s hand and shook it up and down. Her hands were already damp with sweat.

“Ah, that’s right. You also requested information from here, right? About teachers. But did you just receive notification of completion of the request yesterday? that’s interesting. How can the time be the same for you, who made a request for ‘teachers’, and me, who put in a request for ‘one teacher’?”

“Ugh… I’ll talk to you later… .”

“Okay, well, I’m waiting. Shall we go together when we go back? Even if we came separately.”

“Ah, okay… Ugh.”

Frey came out helplessly, passed Aru and entered the black spot. Both hands were politely covering the stomach. It was very sad to see his shoulders shriveled. There was some dew from sweat on the nape of my neck.

Frey came out only after about twenty minutes had passed. Since it wasn’t that long, I thought I was being generous and waited. If it hadn’t been for Maria telling me to be nice to her, this wouldn’t have happened.

When Frey came out, he gave off the mysterious and quiet air of a regular customer, but as soon as he saw me waiting by the door, whistling, he shrank back. The golden gaze in the hood would avoid my eyes.

I thought I was treated fairly well, but I still feel burdened. Well, I’ve been hit a few times, so it’s not unreasonable.

“How did you get here? At the Academy.”

“Just take the bus… .”

“Bus? Then I’ll give you a ride this time.”

“Ugh, uhm, uhm?”

He lifted Frey upright, supporting his knees and back with both forearms. Frey’s whole body vibrated like a trembling aspen tree.

“Haaaa!?”

“I could carry you with telekinesis, but it would be difficult to use telekinesis all the way from here to the academy. There’s no need to waste energy when you have both arms, right?”

“Well, this is still… .”

“Why are you like that, you like it too. My face turned red.”

The warrior blushed like a blush. I jumped into the sky with the hero in my arms and flew away violently. Aru chased after me at the speed of a flash of light.

It’s not because he’s slower than me. They match because they are faster than me.

Dusk was slanting towards sunset. Our shadow stretched out, decorating one side of the sky. I raced leisurely and quickly while looking at the spectacular scenery.

*****

smart-.

“John, are you sleeping?”

smart-.

“John, wake up. I have something to give you.”

smart-.

Clap-.

The academy’s windows opened on both sides. It was a time when deep blue darkness covered the ground. Two men are facing each other across a window.

One is me. The other is John, the king of humans.

“Demon! nice to meet! Finally, let’s say hello separately! I was quite disappointed because I hadn’t called him for a while!”

John shouted, spreading his arms wide. I quickly put my index finger to his mouth. The volume decreases rapidly.

“Jo, be quiet… ! What are you going to do when everyone wakes up? ! And you can’t call me a demon here. Because you never know where the listening ears will be.”

“Is that so? I get it. Evans County.”

“Whew… Can I go inside the room for a moment? I’m just asking just in case, but there’s no one there, right?”

“Students each receive separate accommodation. I am alone here.”

“Good.”

He slipped his body through the open window and moved around freely. So secretly that anyone would think he was an assassin.

“But what is Mr. Evans doing here?”

“I have something to tell you about this midterm exam, and more than anything, I have a suggestion.”

Be grateful. Because I came here to save time from my secret meeting with Maria.