The Villains I Taught Became Heroes - Chapter 61



60 – Transfer Student and Exchange Student – 1 (Revised)

It was around the time when the war with the socialites was beginning to settle down.

As usual, So-wol was resting in the barracks after finishing a battle, her face clouded with gloom.

“…How long must this go on?”

The endless social gatherings were enough to gnaw at her spirit.

Especially since she had yet to find any information about the Asura Academy that she so desperately wanted.

She was growing weary.

If only there had been even a little progress in searching for Lee Hyun, but even that yielded no significant results.

‘Master…’

Where on earth could you be?

She clutched the Moonlight Sword, the proof of her graduation and Lee Hyun’s final gift, as she read the letter he had sent her one last time.

The letter, worn and tattered from being read hundreds, if not thousands, of times. A true trace of him, unlike the hundreds of letters whose authenticity she could not ascertain.

As she slowly brought the letter to her face to inhale the lingering scent of Lee Hyun, she was interrupted.

“Saintess!”

“Ah! You scared me!”

Startled, So-wol hastily set the letter down and frowned slightly at Laila, who had rushed into the barracks.

‘She didn’t see, did she?’

Hoping that Laila hadn’t caught her clinging to the remnants of Lee Hyun, So-wol forced a haughty expression.

“What’s the rush? Did you find any information about Asura Academy?”

“I found information about Master!”

“…What?”

Is it true? Not a fake? Real information about Lee Hyun?

So-wol jumped up from her seat, staring blankly at Laila.

“They say Master has become an instructor at the academy!!”

“R-really? Is it true? Really?!”

With a trembling voice, So-wol grasped Laila’s arm tightly.

Please let it be real, let it not be a dream. Shaking with excitement, So-wol clung to Laila, and tears eventually streamed down her face at her response.

“We received a report that Master was confirmed at the academy!”

“Ahhh…!!”

It’s real.

She truly found Master.

So-wol didn’t even wipe away her flowing tears, only letting out muffled sounds of joy. Laila embraced her tightly, speaking in a voice thick with emotion.

“You were right…!! Master is alive!”

“Ugh… sniff… see, I told you… didn’t I…!!”

“Yes! Sniff… it’s true!! You were right!!”

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With tears streaming down her face, Sowol tightly embraced Laila.

“…Sniff. This isn’t the time for that.”

“Yes…!!”

There’s no need to feel joy right now.

Sowol knew exactly what needed to be done.

“I’m going to the academy…!!”

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It’s not unheard of for students to be admitted to the academy through the church.

After all, there are clergy members affiliated with the church among other grades.

But the Sword Saint, really.

Isn’t she the highest-ranking figure in the church, second only to the Pope?

“Um… Would you like to have a drink first…”

Just considering social standing, the Sword Saint is positioned far above him.

To think someone like her would come as a student.

With the power of the church and the influence of other associated organizations, she could easily aim for the position of dean.

Faced with such a person, the dean forced a smile, trying to hide his unease.

“Thank you.”

The beauty with long pink hair smiled gently.

They say she shattered countless nobles with a single sword.

Her smile was not that of someone who could be called a witch of the battlefield.

She flashed a smile so beautiful it made even a woman like herself’s heart race, took a sip of her tea, and smiled again.

“But… why is the Saint here at the academy…?”

“The war with the nobles has come to a close. The church has granted me a leave, so… I wanted to learn a lot for a while, which is why I applied for transfer to the academy.”

“I-I see. A transfer…”

“Normally, I would have had to enroll, but the timing didn’t align… I hope you can understand this much.”

“Of course. Naturally, I should understand. If the Saint transfers, there will be many who will be delighted.”

Especially considering the church members at the academy.

From their perspective, they would rarely get to see the Saint fighting on the front lines.

Thus, the dean wanted to place the Saint in the 2nd or 3rd year.

“I want to enter the 1st year. If possible, in Class A.”

“Excuse me?”

Class A of the 1st year. Isn’t that the class where many of the academy’s most notable figures are gathered?

The Third Prince of the Empire.

The First Princess of the Deorent Kingdom.

The disciple of the Grand Sorcerer Rutgen, head of the Ivory Tower.

The daughter of the magical engineer Slyen.

And the nephew of the King.

Lastly, the teacher leading that class is the highly qualified Lee Hyun.

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Honestly, just thinking about them made the dean’s stomach churn.

‘Just recalling what happened during training still makes me feel queasy…’

During the artificial ruins exploration training led by Lee Hyun, a Giant Rockworm had appeared.

That powerful and rare monster, which seasoned adventurers would consider a death sentence upon encountering, had emerged from a facility managed by the academy.

If it hadn’t been for Lee Hyun, they would all have either died or been severely injured, and the responsibility would undoubtedly have fallen on the dean.

Because of this, the dean no longer wanted to place high-ranking officials in the first year, and was even contemplating whether to limit the first years to only safe training, yet here was a first-year student, wanting to join Class A.

“Ha. Hahaha… The Saintess would be well-suited for the dean’s position, but first years…”

“Then should I apply for the dean’s position?”

“…I think you would fit quite well. Since the Saintess is still very young, you would likely get along with the students. Hohohoho.”

“Hehe. Thank you for thinking so. So when can I enroll?”

“If you wish, you could start as soon as tomorrow. I will inform Instructor Lee Hyun.”

“I am at a loss for words at your consideration, Dean. I sincerely hope for the blessings of light upon you.”

“Hohoho… I truly hope for those blessings as well…”

The strength drained from him.

After watching the Sword Saint So-wol rise from her seat and leave, the dean slumped onto the sofa.

“Indeed, she is the Sword Saint…”

Even though she had merely been in front of him, just thinking about that overwhelming presence still made his flesh tremble.

The dean removed his glasses and rubbed his face.

Somehow, he felt a decade older. He had already been troubled by the increasing wrinkles lately, and now this had happened.

As he thought about going for a skincare treatment after work today, he was about to get up when—

“Dean!!”

Seeing the pale complexion of the secretary who entered through the door, he sensed that it was not good news.

With a haggard face, she extended her hand.

“What… is it…”

“There has been a change regarding the student being sent from the Magic Tower for the exchange event today.”

“A change regarding the student?”

It felt cold.

Like a dagger had flown in and pierced his heart.

The dean was sweating profusely. Surely not. It can’t be. Is another VIP coming? No way.

But her expectations crumbled lightly with the secretary’s next words.

“They mentioned that the Colorless Archmage is included…”

The dean’s complexion turned even paler.

“…Why is that genius Archmage coming?!”

He wanted to rush out and meet him immediately.

Isn’t that only natural?

He had waited for years.

He had been waiting so long to meet him.

Even when everyone said he must be dead, he had believed that Lee Hyun was alive and had searched for him.

And when he heard the news that he had been found, how overjoyed he had been.

He had been the only one to believe, and when that belief was proven right, he had cried in Laila’s arms.

I wanted to go up to him right now, embrace him, and tell him how much I missed him.

“Then why don’t you just do that?”

“Hmph! Laila, I am a saint. And I am also the only heir of the Eastern Sect, the Grand Sect. What would my master think if I, without any decorum, went to find someone in the middle of a class?”

“I think he would just be happy to see you…”

When So-wol heard the news that Lee Hyun had been found, she felt like she would drop everything and run to him.

Seeing her react this way made Laila curious.

“Tsk tsk. This is exactly why you can’t do it.”

So-wol raised her finger, acting all high and mighty.

Laila, intrigued about what kind of sophistry So-wol would come up with next, decided to just listen quietly.

“Think about it. My master hasn’t seen me in a long time. Right?”

“That’s true.”

“And I am not the So-wol from back then.”

Laila sighed at So-wol, who was sweeping her hair back and striking a sensual pose.

“It’s a bit much for a saint to be in such a pose…”

“Anyway! To my master, I am still the young So-wol. But what if a wonderfully grown woman appeared? Wouldn’t my master’s heart flutter?”

“I don’t think so.”

“Hehe. When he sees the overflowing charm of a long-lost disciple, my master would surely fall for me! Then he would say, ‘So-wol! The moment I saw you, I realized I was wrong! I fell for you! Sweet Love You!’”

“What does ‘Sweet Love You’ mean?”

“And to such a master, I would say this: ‘Master, even though we haven’t been in touch for a long time and you haven’t shown your face, I am kind and merciful. I am a saint, after all. So, I will embrace you with love. If you truly wish, I would be happy to date you!’ But would my master want to show such a thing to his students? I don’t think so. My master has a reputation to uphold among his students. Ah, how can I be such a woman who excels in supporting others? My master is truly lucky to have someone like me to accept him.”

“…You aren’t even pretending to listen to me, are you?”

So-wol, lost in her delusions, trembled with excitement.

Just thinking about it brought her joy.

As she sipped the coffee Laila had brought, she suddenly heard a shout.

“Uh, uh?!”

At the sound, So-wol turned her head and spotted an attractive woman in a black robe with silver hair and blue eyes.

“Oh my?! Is that you, Lena?!”

“S-Saint!”

So-wol, sitting in the cafeteria, stood up. The one holding a plate filled with cookies, bread, and drinks was none other than Lena.

As Lena approached, unable to hide her surprised expression, So-wol greeted her with a warm smile.

“I didn’t expect to meet you here.”

“I-I didn’t expect it either! I-I’m so happy to see you!”

“Yes, I’m happy too. Since this is fate, why don’t you sit here?”

It was not common for someone of high status, like a head of the ivory tower, to sit at the same table as a mere maid.

After Laila stood up, bowed, and greeted them before leaving, Lena let out a sigh of relief and gently took her seat.

“Would you like a cookie?”

“Oh my. I’d love to. Hehe. To meet someone I know here, what a joyful day it is! Hehehehe~.”

“W-Was there some good news for you…?”

“Yes! I told you before, right? I have someone precious I haven’t seen in a long time. I’m going to meet that person today!”

“Oh, that’s great! I-I’m also meeting my precious master today…”

“Oh my? Is that so?! What a coincidence! Hehehe. Then…”

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It was just as she was about to say something more.

The bell from the academy began to ring.

It was a signal that today’s class had ended.

Students and instructors started to emerge from the large building.

So-wol, watching this unfold, focused her gaze instead of speaking.

They would be out soon.

Her heart raced.

Her breath quickened, and her face began to flush.

She felt more tense than when facing countless enemies.

The commotion of students finishing their classes faded into the background. Her heightened senses sought only one figure.

As So-wol stared at the exit with a blade-like sharpness.

“Ma-Master!!”

Lena, who was in front of her, shouted with all her might. She must have found him. Then I too…

Ah. There he is.

He’s walking over there.

Though several years have passed, he has hardly changed.

He seemed a bit leaner than before, but that only made him look wilder—Lee Hyun was walking out.

Her legs felt weak.

Her breath was shallow.

Yet, So-wol stood up from her seat.

Lena, too, rose and began to run.

Ah. This isn’t the time to worry about such things. Not now.

“…..?”

It was strange. Lena was running in the same direction as her.

“Master! Master!”

And the person she wished for was the same as the one So-wol longed for.

Why…?

This can’t be true…?

“Ah? So-wol and Lena too? You’ve finally come?”

Unaware of So-wol’s feelings, Lee Hyun opened his arms wide, carefree.

Should she fall into his embrace?

Lena, seemingly surprised, was looking at So-wol.

As both were dazed by the unexpected situation.

“Teach~! Er~! Let’s have dinner together~!”

A blonde beauty leaped into his open arms, and the light faded from So-wol and Lena’s eyes.

“Master.”

“Master.”

The two stared at Lee Hyun with an emotionless tone.

“Who is that woman?”