I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 218
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Episode 218
Episode 218. The Third Force (4)
When Caron arrived at the president’s office, he couldn’t believe it.
Because Dwenner was working, and it was well past midnight.
“Ahem… … .”
Charon made a noise, but Dwenner only glanced at him for a moment and didn’t say anything else.
All my attention was focused on writing a report.
It was much later that Dwenner opened his mouth.
“You’re late.”
“Work… … took longer than expected. I’m sorry.”
“Why did you do something you regret?”
“… … .”
Caron kept his mouth shut.
Because I knew that if I refuted, it would just start a repetitive conversation with no logic.
-Why did you do something you regret?
-If I apologize, will my teaching career be over?
-When I was younger… … .
-Shout!!
-So why are you doing something you should be sorry about?
A spiral of hell with no end in sight.
What’s even more terrifying is that the incompetent Dwenner doesn’t even know that he’s repeating himself.
For Caron, who is armed with reason and logic, he is the worst enemy!
I would rather fight Volkan’s undead army twice… no, three times.
“What, are you mad?”
“……no.”
“No. Are you still lacking in emotional control? You lack training.”
Knock knock-.
Dwenner got up from his chair and walked towards the window.
Naturally, I ended up turning my back on Caron.
“Anyway, kids these days are so dishonest. It’s something I never thought I’d do when I was a kid.”
Trembling-.
Caron’s body trembled involuntarily. It was the aftereffect of failing to control his emotions.
It was the first time in my life that I heard the word ‘disloyal’.
‘I can’t believe I’m hearing this from an author who doesn’t work even an hour a day.’
It was Charon who was seething with indescribable anger.
I wanted to stick a dagger in that old man’s back right now.
But now, I had nothing to say even if I was treated like this.
Dwenner is a character planted by the Marquis of Assis, who is in charge of keeping the Imperial faction in check.
That’s why Caron hid the fact that this was a mission.
From Dwyer’s perspective, Caron was not only taking a vacation during the semester, but also not meeting the deadline.
I had nothing to say even when I heard the words ‘insincere’.
‘I wrote this tonight.’
Because it was such a difficult mission, I thought it would take about 4 hours.
But it seemed like Dwyer’s sermon would fill that time instead.
It was when Caron, who had given up everything, closed his eyes.
“You are dishonest, but what can I do? I, as the president, have to endure it.”
“……yes?”
In fact, despite what he had said so far, Dwyer was in a pretty good mood.
‘My companion has returned. From tomorrow onwards, I only have to go to the pond twice.’
Of course, I only think of Dwyer as a conversation partner.
Because Charon didn’t see him as a talking companion, but rather as a walking chimpanzee.
Chimpanzee… … no, Dwenner looked at Charon intently.
“I don’t think you would spend that much time without a reason. There must have been a reason.”
“… … .”
“So, if you have any difficulties, please tell me anytime. Even if I can’t help you, I will share your pain.”
Caron said nothing.
Dwenner also looked at him without saying anything.
‘Haha, the principal not only protects the dishonest teacher, but also shares his pain. I can’t help but be touched.’
Maybe he’ll stop by the president’s office every day to have a conversation with himself.
Caron, who follows behind her with great consideration.
Dwenner hummed as he recalled the scene.
Of course, the feeling Caron had when looking at such a Dwener was just… no, it was just like a pearl.
‘… … Why is this kid acting like this all of a sudden? Did he eat something bad?’
If I ate something wrong, it felt like I had been eating something wrong for a long time.
They say that when a person suddenly changes, it’s a sign of death… … Is death just around the corner?
“Oh, right. Could you take a look at this for a moment?”
The documents that Dwenner handed over.
There were pictures of five movements and detailed explanations of them.
“From now on, I will teach you to do these poses periodically: in the morning, before class, after class, and before going to bed.”
Charon could tell right away.
Different movements. The secret hidden within them.
“Each movement targets a different muscle group. Core muscles can be trained in all positions… … .”
These were great poses that could even train muscles that you wouldn’t use unless you were fighting.
‘Is this the movement that came out of Dwyer’s head?’
Charon couldn’t believe it.
“Where did you get this information?”
“Ahem, I know that personally. I wish you would keep the source a secret. It’s not the time yet.”
It’s not that I’d say hiding information is unusual.
But since it was Dwyer, Charon couldn’t help but think it was strange.
‘Aren’t you the kind of person who is desperate to show off your abilities? But you’re trying to hide it? What the heck is going on?’
After thinking about it for a bit, I realized something was strange from the beginning of the semester.
Luther and the Parrot.
Not only did they officially announce their deaths and embrace the dishonor, but they also erected statues of the two heroes.
‘Could it be… … that you have been hiding your competence until now?’
Of course, for the past year, before I became the president of Annwood Academy.
Have you been deliberately pretending to be incompetent for decades?
‘That makes sense, but… … .’
Charon, who didn’t want to talk to Dwenner.
But at this moment, I had no choice but to mix things up.
“Even though you knew this was such a great thing… … why did you stay still last year?”
Dwenner smiled faintly.
Because I thought of Zero, who follows me and gives me infinite courage.
At the same time, I could recall what he had said.
“Isn’t it the duty of a man… to be loyal to those who recognize him?”
In an instant, a flash of light passed through Charon’s head.
Because it was in line with the conversation I had with Adonis a little while ago.
-… … A man is loyal to those who recognize him.
‘Dwenner… is… the same vessel as Adonis?’
No, maybe even bigger than that.
While Adonis took the Emperor’s hand, Dwenner remained idle for a whole year even after receiving the Emperor’s approval.
Will you continue to trust me even though you know you are incompetent?
This means that even the emperor was put to the test.
If that’s true.
‘What size of bowl… …!’
Although Dwyer had mentioned Zero, Charon couldn’t help but think of that being as the Emperor.
Anyway, only then was Caron able to understand what Dwyer was saying.
‘You want to hide your power. You don’t want to reveal your identity yet.’
Keeping the origins of these five movements secret may also be part of that.
If your competence is revealed, there will be more people who will bother you.
‘I’ll do that much. If Dwyer is truly talented, it would be better for him to work for His Majesty the Emperor rather than for a noble.’
It’s not yet confirmed that he’s competent. I’ve only seen glimpses of him.
“… … That’s what it was. I’ll watch.”
“… … ?”
Caron left the principal’s office. Dwenner grumbled at the sight.
“What are you talking about? Hey, anyway, these days, people can’t even properly understand logic… … .”
Information that Dwyer may actually be capable.
This was the moment when Charon’s illusion began.
* * *
“I heard that the children of the Holy Land arrived yesterday?”
“What kind of children are they?”
“I heard that most of you passed the special exams.”
“They said that it’s a similar number to the total number of people in our excellent class?”
The classroom was in an uproar.
Children dispatched from the Holy Land. It was because of information that their skills were much better than expected.
“Tsk.”
“Huh~.”
The academy has declared that it will grant the same rights and privileges to students dispatched from the Holy Land as to regular students.
It was a situation that was bound to be frustrating for Teron and Yuridia.
‘It means that you can also take on the positions of student body president and vice president.’
A third force that appeared out of nowhere.
It was too much to shake up the solidifying plate.
Yes, today was the day that the fierce battle for hegemony began.
‘Well, it’s none of my business.’
Thud thud thud-.
The sound of many footsteps echoed in the hallway.
The children of the Holy Nation were certain.
The classroom became quiet. The door opened and a group of people came in.
A priest’s garment with gold embroidery on a pure white background.
Perhaps because they were people dispatched from the Holy Land, it seemed they were allowed to wear priestly attire.
At their head stood Charon.
‘Is Charon back? The story won’t change.’
It’s fortunate that the story didn’t change, but it’s even more fortunate that Caron survived.
He is also a character who has a fairly large presence in the early story of the Academy.
‘Because you’re the one who has to run around busily in my place.’
Judging from the atmosphere, it seemed like Aleste was also alive.
‘Lucia’s survival has been confirmed by the system, and Adonis… … .’
Standing behind Charon.
Aleste, Charon, Lucia, Adonis.
All beings that had a major impact on the story survived.
Only then could I take a breath.
‘I guess I’ll have to hear a detailed report tonight.’
He smiled brightly at Caron. Of course, Caron continued to ignore him.
Phagecic-!
There was an unknown tension between the Theronites and the Eurydiaites, and between the children of the Holy Nation.
“Hee, heeeek… … .”
In the meantime, Regé, who was lying in the middle, trembled as if he had been shocked.
Every time I see it, I feel that Reger’s location selection is amazing.
Are you always going to be at the center of controversy? That’s talent.
“Is he the boss?”
“You look confident.”
“Is it a dignity that is not inferior to that of a noble?”
Children of the Holy Land. A girl standing at the forefront.
It was a kid I knew well.
‘Victoria… … .’
The thirteenth princess of the empire and the main healer of the main characters’ group.
There was no way I could not know.
“Everyone, take your seats.”
The children of Seongguk sat down on one side of the classroom.
The desk was prepared in advance.
Although the classroom became a bit cramped, it wasn’t a big problem because it had been spacious to begin with.
It stings-.
“… … ?”
There was a minor problem though.
Adonis, a 9-star knight and the empire’s greatest hero.
He glared at me and passed by.
‘……what?’
He scratched his head and looked away.
It’s a characteristic unique to cross-eyed people. That’s probably why it was so likely.
Everyone was seated, and it was about time for Caron’s class to begin.
“Because it’s class… … .”
“It’s not theology. You’ve already covered all the basics.”
“Huh, this class is probably a bit shabby compared to Seongguk.”
“Do the kids here even know what theology is?”
Provocation of the children of Seongguk.
It was at this time that the children of the Theronites and Eurydiaites were about to say a word.
“I don’t know your names. Therefore, I will give each of you one penalty point.”
As he said that, Caron opened the student section and drew a line with his pen.
I literally gave them all a penalty.
“Oh, why!”
“How can you do such an unreasonable thing to us who serve the goddess!”
“Oh, this is religious persecution!”
As on Earth, so too has religious rebellion been considerable here.
An attitude that does not hesitate to go to war.
The kids who knew that started to make a fuss.
“No matter how much of a teacher you are, Mr. Caron… … how could you do something like that?”
“You might be dragged away and put on religious trial… … .”
Luna, who was listening to the children, whispered in my ear.
“Isn’t it dangerous? Should I get involved?”
“Haha, you still don’t know?”
“what?”
“I’m Teacher Caron. Don’t you know very well that I’m not the type of person to be swayed by something like this?”
“… … But that’s too much.”
Luna secretly follows Charon well.
She looked ready to jump in at any moment. That’s why I grabbed Luna’s hand.
Because I knew the end of this, the ‘future’.
“Interesting. Religious persecution… … .”
Charon’s mouth went up crookedly.
“When a colleague, a colleague who worships the same god, does something wrong, isn’t there no one to stop him? Is that right? It seems like the goddess didn’t teach that.”
“Who are you to insult our goddess… …!”
“Gospel of the Goddess Gaia, Chapter 3, Verse 1. If someone next to you does something wrong, gather around and beat them.”
The children of the Holy Land were in an uproar.
A Bible that was written long ago by a saint who directly dictated the words of the goddess.
Because that’s what was in there.
‘To hit a mole… … Even when I hear it again, it’s the same as saying that she’s a violent goddess.’
Charon continued speaking.
“But instead of striking the bully, you’re just watching. How ridiculous.”
“… … .”
“So, I have punished you for going against the will of the Goddess. Each of you will receive one penalty point. It is a very fair punishment. Don’t you think so?”
The children of the Holy Land became quiet.
Because it was logical. It also helped that Charon knew the Bible verses by heart.
This is because most of them were children who could not completely memorize the Bible.
“Ki kik! How does Caron taste?”
“Ha ha, he is a very evil teacher who is not like he appears to be, but is exactly as he appears to be.”
“… … You two also get one penalty point each.”
“no……!”
Well, there’s never a quiet day at Annwood Academy.
‘Well, it’s relatively quiet at this point.’
As I was thinking that, a system window appeared before my eyes.
[Main Quest #6]
-Prove to Adonis, the Thunder Emperor, that you are not his enemy.
Adonis is suspicious.
Clear up the misunderstanding and prove to him that you are his ally.
Meet and talk to Adonis 1:1 (0/1)
Prove you’re not the enemy (0/1)
Survive for 5 minutes (5:00)
Reward: 300 exp, 15 gold, one suitable skill from Adonis’s skills. Quest rejection penalty: All stats reduced by 5.
Special Penalty: Death
… … What is this?