The Villains I Taught Became Heroes - Chapter 58



57 – Only Do That with Me – 1

“Haah…”

The dean of the prestigious Academy, Dailint Granthior, wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Was it a bad omen this year? The new students were quite remarkable.

From the Empire’s third prince to the princes of various kingdoms, the children of high-ranking nobles. Not to mention the offspring of the commander from the Republic, as well as relatives of figures like the Sword Saint and the King of Rights.

Even one serious injury among them would cause an uproar, and yet they all enrolled in the Academy.

But let’s set that aside for now.

Though it was rare, there had been instances of such enrollments in the past.

However, nothing could compare to the bewilderment brought on by the resumes laid out before Dailint, even with his long experience as a dean.

“…So, you have one experience in defeating a Great Demon, ten in defeating demons, numerous experiences in exorcising demonic possession… multiple experiences in hunting down Great Beasts, and you have participated in the Church’s eradication of cults, you are a high-ranking mage of the Ivory Tower, a qualified instructor of the Forest of Swords, and a senior adventurer in the Adventurer’s Guild?”

“Yes.”

“And not only that, you are an honorary count of the Empire, an honorary baron of the Deorinth Kingdom, an honorary count of the Robis Principality, an honorary councilor of the Tvalon Republic, and you are also an honorary dwarf, an honorary elf, and an honorary beastman…”

“Haha. Those titles were acquired during my journey to attain the status of Sage.”

“Yes… To be a Sage at such a young age…”

Dailint, unable to even adjust his slipping glasses, wiped his sweat again.

In all my life, I have never seen such a dazzling resume.

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I would rather laugh it off if he were a remarkable fraud.

However, looking at the attached credentials, it was clear that all of this was true.

‘What kind of hero from some continent has come to visit?’

Staring at the man in his early thirties before her, she struggled to adjust her glasses.

Perhaps she would have to give up the dean position that she had held for so long.

‘I’m out of money after buying the mansion this time… How can I settle for just being the vice-dean…?’

For the dean, losing her position was something she wanted to avoid at all costs.

Thus, she pondered how she could persuade the man in front of her and looked over the resume again.

“…Huh? Um, it seems there’s been a bit of a misunderstanding regarding your request…”

“What do you mean?”

“You said you wanted to be an instructor, not a dean or vice-dean?”

“Yes.”

How can someone with such qualifications and abilities, and even being young, be so humble!

The dean trembled with emotion.

If such an outstanding talent wished to teach students, shouldn’t they be given that opportunity?

With just the qualifications of a sage, one could easily secure a position as an instructor, but with this much experience, they could be given any position they desired.

Except for the dean position.

“Do you have a specific class in mind?”

She quickly handed him a document, worried that his mind might change. It was a paper that categorized the current classes at the academy.

The document contained the personal information of each class’s students. Among them, the third-year class A seemed decent.

However, the man looked at the document and made a nonchalant expression.

“Is there no information on the newly admitted students this time?”

“Well, there is, but… I wouldn’t recommend the freshmen.”

Was there really a need to suffer unnecessarily?

Moreover, the freshmen entering the academy were all full of vigor.

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That meant they wouldn’t hesitate to challenge an instructor.

Especially if they held a high position themselves.

She didn’t want to see this kind-hearted person, who was qualified as a sage yet desired only the instructor position without greed, suffer for no reason.

“I’d like to see them first.”

“In that case…”

Reluctantly, the dean handed over the document.

It was the paperwork of those who had applied for admission this time.

The man received it and smiled as he picked up one sheet.

“Let’s make this one the responsible instructor here.”

“Let me see… The third prince of the empire. The first princess of the Deorn Kingdom, the apprentice of the grand wizard of the Ivory Tower, Rutgen, and the twin children of the magical engineer, Srien. And the nephew of the king is in the first-year class A. Um… Is that alright?”

“Very much so.”

“But that class already has a designated instructor…”

“Then the dean position…”

“…but if a sage desires it, we should naturally change it. Don’t worry. The appointment letter hasn’t been issued yet.”

Quickly changing the subject, the dean smiled broadly and extended her hand.

The man, staring intently at that hand, chuckled softly and grasped it.

“I look forward to working with you, Dean.”

“I look forward to working with you as well, Instructor Lee Hyun.”

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The glorious third prince of the empire.

Ludwig Yggdrasil’s face showed no signs of relaxation.

It was only natural.

He was the third prince of the Yggdrasil royal family, descended from the blood of dragons.

In other words, he bore noble blood.

How could someone like him find joy in receiving an education in a place like the academy, where nobles and commoners alike mingled?

If it weren’t for the command of his father, the emperor of the glorious empire, Thermaio Yggdrasil, he would never have set foot in this place.

‘How filthy.’

As he stepped into the classroom with a sour expression, one thought crossed his mind. It was dirty.

It was one thing that it wasn’t the luxurious furniture he was used to.

But to think that a sacred place of education could be this filthy.

The dust piled up on the window sills suggested that cleaning had not been done properly.

Ludwig, with his gloved hand, brushed against it and grimaced as he glanced around.

“To be educated in such a dirty place…”

This won’t do. After class today, I must clean this classroom by myself.

With that thought, Ludwig took a seat at the back of the room.

– Creak.

The door opened, and a male student entered.

He was a robust figure with a fierce-looking face that left an impression.

He shot a glance at Ludwig before heading to the back seat.

Like Ludwig, he crossed his arms and stared straight ahead with an air of seriousness.

‘What a funny guy. Trying to imitate me.’

– Creak.

The door opened again.

This time, a woman with deep green hair walked in.

A beauty with an air of coldness about her glided gracefully to the front row and took a seat.

Stealing a glance at her, Ludwig slowly lifted the corners of his mouth.

‘Princess Lumina Deorent, the first princess of the Deorent Kingdom.’

At last, someone of comparable standing had appeared in this classroom.

However, he had no intention of speaking to her first.

Though he didn’t particularly desire it, now that he was at the academy, Ludwig’s goal was to be first in his class, no, first in his entire year.

And he assumed Lumina had the same ambition.

He had no intention of bowing down to a rival competing for that top spot from the very beginning.

In the end, even with three people in the classroom, a heavy silence hung in the air.

Could it be because of that strange atmosphere? One by one, the students entered the classroom, yet the silence continued to linger.

“Ah! So this is Class A!”

The one who broke the silence was a stunning blonde beauty.

As the tall, slender girl with an enchanting smile burst through the door, the heavy atmosphere inside the classroom began to dissipate.

Rita, a girl who had secretly disliked the mood, forced a smile and spoke to the beaming girl.

“Yeah. This is Class A. And it seems like you’re the last one to arrive.”

There was only one seat left—right next to her.

Pointing to it, the blonde girl strode over and sat down.

“Hi~! What’s your name? I’m Arisha Leitrever!”

A naturally bright beauty. Arisha extended her hand to Rita.

Overwhelmed by the stifling air, Rita finally exhaled a sigh of relief and took her hand.

Could it be thanks to the atmosphere Arisha created?

Gradually, introductions began, albeit awkwardly, as students started to greet one another.

Of course, Lumina and Ludwig remained silent until the end.

Still, they didn’t scold the classroom for being a little noisy instead of remaining in silence.

– Click.

At that moment, the door opened.

As the atmosphere grew a bit more lively, a man entered.

He looked to be in his early to mid-thirties.

With a tall stature and black hair, a typical Eastern man walked in, causing Arisha’s eyes to widen.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Lee Hyun, and I’ll be with you for the next year.”

“Teacher! Wow!! You’re the teacher?!”

Overwhelmed with joy, Arisha jumped to her feet.

Rita tilted her head in confusion at her reaction.

Could they possibly know each other?

Regardless, Arisha was so delighted that if she had a tail, it would have been wagging vigorously.

Lee Hyun, who lightly waved his hand at her, cleared his throat softly and tapped the podium lightly.

“As your instructor, I will be responsible for combat training and overall life here. I’m someone who won’t interfere as long as you stick to the basics, so there’s no need to be too afraid of the challenges ahead.”

“……”

“Well then, since today is the first day, let’s start with introductions and share our aspirations and anything else you’d like to say. So… who would like to go first?”

At that moment, Ludwig, Lumina, and Arisha all raised their hands.

Among the three, Lee Hyun gave Ludwig the first opportunity.

“I am Ludwig Yggdrasil, the third prince of the Yggdrasil Empire. To be direct, I aim for first place. Anyone is welcome to challenge me; I will accept any challenge at any time. And…”

Ludwig’s gaze landed on Lee Hyun.

“Lee Hyun. Why are you here, enjoying the Emperor’s trust, yet not serving as his subordinate? Did you come here to judge whether I am worthy of your service?”

A murmur swept through the classroom.

To have someone trusted by the Emperor as an instructor at the academy.

Despite the attention, Lee Hyun’s expression remained unchanged as he replied nonchalantly.

“That’s not the case.”

At Lee Hyun’s cold denial, Ludwig’s face turned slightly red, perhaps out of embarrassment.

Lumina, who had been sitting in the front row, smiled subtly and raised her hand. Upon receiving Lee Hyun’s permission, she stood up.

“I am Lumina Deorant, the first princess of the Deorant Kingdom and the next queen. I, too, am aiming for first place. So, if you wish to challenge me, feel free to come find me anytime. And… Instructor Lee Hyun, you are here to evaluate me, aren’t you?”

Speaking confidently, Lumina looked directly at Lee Hyun, who responded with a slight smile in her direction.

“Not really.”

At his denial, Lumina, who had returned to her seat, forced a calm expression, but her ears had turned a shade of red that could not hide her embarrassment.