How to Survive as the Academy’s Villain

Chapter 104

The Monster Trio, covered in bruises, were now kneeling obediently in front of me.

“We… we’re sorry.”

“We… we were short-sighted.”

Seeing their swollen faces, I couldn’t help but chuckle as I snapped my fingers.

Soon.

Whoosh!

Using a spell I learned from Professor Beroen, a massive fireball appeared, floating in the air.

“So, who wants to go first?”

“Huh?”

“You said you’re sorry, right? You said you were short-sighted, right? Then you have to pay the price.”

Smiling slyly, I continued, staring at the massive fireball.

“If you can kneel in this fire for at least one minute without screaming, I’ll forgive you. How’s that? Not too bad, right?”

“……!”

Their eyes shook violently, filled with fear and terror at my threat—something Kamon Vade would likely say.

‘Of course, it’s not a real fireball.’

It was a huge fireball created with illusion magic, but they didn’t know that. Trembling at the sight, I spoke again.

“What’s wrong? Don’t like it? Then why do you keep picking fights with me?”

“We… we’re sorry.”

“Sigh, forget it. So, who put you up to this?”

“Huh?”

“Who told you to pull this crap?”

It made no sense for these guys, who had been crushed by me numerous times, to just openly come and pick a fight. Even if they were idiotic, third-rate extras without any brains, they weren’t complete monsters.

‘There must be someone behind this.’

If I had to guess, the likely candidates would be…

‘Princess Francia or Diana Fren?’

But Princess Francia had no reason to cause chaos at the Imperial Academy or let these guys run wild. Using the process of elimination, the only likely person left was Diana.

“Well, are you going to talk or not?”

“Uh, no. That is…”

“It seems like there’s some misunderstanding.”

“Yeah, we didn’t receive any orders from anyone.”

Despite my repeated questioning, they didn’t give me a straight answer, so I nodded.

“You want to keep your secrets? How admirable. Alright.”

Whoosh!

The fireball split into three.

“It’s not one minute now; it’s over five minutes. Let’s begin.”

The blazing fireballs slowly approached them, and one of the Monster Trio opened his mouth in a hurry.

“Well, actually—”

“Mork!”

With Sol Crensh’s stern shout, Mork clamped his mouth shut.

“Oh, so that’s how it is?”

I smiled at them, nodding.

“Seems like the fireballs aren’t enough. How about I create some lava?”

I whispered, leaning close to them, and they gulped nervously.

Then.

Whoosh!

“Aaaah!”

The fireball seemingly burnt Sol Crensh intensely.

“You couldn’t even last a second.”

Of course, I added a bit of stinging magic to make them feel some pain, though it was just an illusion.

Tap, whoosh!

As the flames around Sol Crensh disappeared, he looked at me with a dazed expression. He screamed loudly, but didn’t actually feel any pain or heat, leaving him bewildered.

“So, will you keep your secrets?”

Watching Sol Crensh suffer, Mork and Crollin quickly opened their mouths in a panic.

“We’ll tell you.”

“The person who ordered us to do this is…”

Just as I was about to learn the identity of the mastermind behind all this, an unexpected voice came from behind.

“Kamon?”

Turning around, I saw someone I didn’t particularly want to see.

‘Kyle, why are you here?’

With a slightly hardened expression, the protagonist of the original story, Kyle, approached and spoke.

“Kamon, what are you doing here? And what happened to them?”

Seeing the Monster Trio covered in bruises, Kyle looked back and forth between me and them.

Then.

“Kamon, did you beat them up?”

“……”

Kyle’s meddling annoyed me to no end.

‘Damn it, why do you have to show up now? Couldn’t you have come a bit later, after I got the information?’

My voice came out sharply in frustration.

“Kyle, stop meddling and go. I don’t have time for you right now.”

“What?”

“Just go. And you guys, talk. Who’s behind this? Is it Diana—”

“Wait, Kamon.”

Kyle interrupted me again, and I shouted, frowning.

“Seriously!”

“No, listen to me.”

Looking around quickly, Kyle approached and lowered his voice.

“This isn’t the right way.”

“Kyle, you—”

“If you get caught beating them here, it could cause problems.”

“What?”

“You were taken to the guards recently, right? If you want to do this, take them to the training ground and do it legally. If someone gets hurt during training, there won’t be any punishment.”

“……?”

Wait, what?

Is he seriously suggesting I use ‘legal’ violence?

The protagonist of the novel, Kyle Perrion?

Then Kyle squatted down and looked the Monster Trio in the eyes.

“You guys look pretty bad.”

“Get your dirty hands off me, you filthy commoner.”

Mork growled, spitting curses, but Kyle just smiled and shook his head.

“Hmm? I’m not a commoner. I received the rank of junior knight.”

“Junior knight or commoner, you’re all the same trash. Nobodies without any roots.”

“Hmm, I’m not rootless…”

Kyle’s words had no effect on Mork’s insults, as he continued smiling.

Then Kyle stood up and whispered to me.

“Kamon, let’s take them to the training ground together. I’ll help you.”

“……”

Watching Kyle wink at me, I stared at him in a daze.

‘What’s with you? Why are you acting like this?’

Seeing Kyle planning something bad was creepy. In the original story, Kyle was a hero who couldn’t tolerate injustice. But now…

‘Sigh, I really don’t know what’s going on anymore.’

Letting out a short sigh, I decided to stop thinking too deeply.

‘Enough. If I get tangled up with Kyle again, things might get more complicated. It’s better to leave.’

I could always get the information about the mastermind later.

“No. It’s fine, Kyle. I’m leaving. And you guys, I’ll see you later.”

“What, Kamon?”

I turned to leave immediately, but just then.

“…What’s going on here in the middle of the academy?”

Yet another unexpected figure appeared.

“Pro-Professor Beroen?”

“Long time no see, Assistant. Or should I call you Kamon now?”

The person greeting me with a twisted smirk was none other than Professor Beroen Clarence, the Advanced Magic professor.

As soon as he appeared, I knew things had gotten complicated.

‘Damn, just my luck. Is this more bad luck?’

Then, Kyle, who was standing beside me, spoke up.

“Hello, Professor.”

“…….”

But Professor Beroen ignored his greeting and shifted his gaze to the Monster Trio, who were restrained by magic.

“What are these, Kamon?”

Damn it.

I knew this would happen.

“Uh, well, that’s….”

I tried to stall, quickly thinking of a way to explain the situation without getting myself entangled.

‘What should I do? How do I avoid getting dragged into something weird?’

But before I could come up with something, Sol Crensh, one of the Monster Trio, hurriedly spoke up.

“Haha. Hello, Professor.”

“……?”

“In case there’s any misunderstanding, we’re fine. Nothing happened.”

Huh? What’s this now?

“Yeah, that’s right. Nothing happened.”

“We’re perfectly fine.”

Despite barely being able to move, Mork and Crollin chimed in, trying to appear normal. Professor Beroen silently watched them.

Clap!

I quickly snapped my fingers, releasing the binding spell on them.

At that moment.

“Kamon.”

“Yes?”

“Who told you to release the spell?”

“Uh, well….”

How did he know?

It was slightly unnerving, but I didn’t let it show. I spoke calmly.

“I thought it would be better for them to be able to move if we’re going to have a conversation with you, Professor.”

“…….”

Professor Beroen looked at me expressionlessly. His deep-set eyes seemed to be urging me to tell the truth.

Then.

“Oh, they’re moving.”

Crack!

Realizing the binding spell was released, the Monster Trio quickly stood up, awkwardly smiling.

“Professor, Kamon and Kyle have nothing to do with this.”

“They just happened to see us fighting and tried to stop us.”

“Yeah, we just ran into them by chance. Hahaha.”

Their sudden defense left me puzzled. Of course, I should welcome their behavior with open arms, but…

‘What are they up to?’

These guys weren’t the type to sacrifice themselves for others, nor did we have that kind of camaraderie.

But soon their eyes met mine, conveying a silent message.

‘Are they worried about the consequences?’

Given the recent turmoil and incidents at the academy, fights among students had become more frequent. The student council and faculty had announced that any further violence would be met with maximum punishment.

If this incident got publicized through Professor Beroen…

‘They won’t escape unscathed.’

Plus, the victims of the Monster Trio might all rise up against them.

“…….”

“……!”

As I locked eyes with Sol Crensh, he nodded as if to confirm my thoughts.

But just as we seemed to reach an understanding.

“I didn’t ask any of you.”

Professor Beroen’s icy tone made Sol Crensh, Mork, and Crollin freeze.

Then.

“Kamon.”

“Yes, Professor.”

“Write down their names. They will be disciplined.”

“What?”

“Dis-disciplined?”

Caught off guard, the Monster Trio and I wore confused expressions.

“Violence between students is prohibited. If you caused a fight, you must be punished.”

Professor Beroen’s logical tone left the Monster Trio pale with fear.

“No, we weren’t really fighting. It was just a joke….”
“What kind of joke leaves you with bruises like that?”

“Uh, this….”

Sol Crensh glanced at me, his eyes pleading for help. My mind raced.

‘Damn, what do I do? Should I help them? But what if it gets more complicated?’

How could I even help them?

Just then, Kyle, who had been silent, spoke up for the first time.

“Professor.”

“……?”

Professor Beroen turned to look at Kyle, who smiled and asked a simple question.

“But do you have any evidence?”

Huh? What did Kyle just say?

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