How To Live As An Academy Extra Villain

49 – Plot(7)

After the meeting, all the other professors left, but Evangeline was still in the office, having a private meeting with a man.

“Evangeline, you did a very big job this time.”

“Don’t even talk. What the hell is going on in the old days really…”

“Still, the situation was prevented without any casualties, so it’s good that we did that.”

To Evangeline’s sigh, the man threw words as if comforting.

“According to confirmed information, it has been determined that similar incidents have occurred in at least 30 regions. Although the well-fortified great families managed to get away with the attempt, there are many places where the families that were unable to afford it suffered quite serious damage. . Thanks to this, the people who were trying to spread the theory of the Academy’s uselessness were also convinced. hahahaha, this is truly a blessing in disguise…”

“Be careful with your words, Leonard.”

When the man’s remarks were about to cross the line, Evangeline stopped him and rebuked him in a strong tone.

“Didn’t I tell you? It’s inevitable that you guys are fighting head-to-head, but don’t cross the minimum line. Does this issue seem so light to you?”

“…It was a mistake. Please be lenient.”

The man put on an apologetic expression, then bowed his head to Evangeline and begged for forgiveness.

“Ugh, it’s done, it’s done. Yes, what about the imperial palace? Were there no people plotting evil plots there?”

“No matter what, do you think they will reach out to the imperial palace? After receiving reports of this incident, we conducted a strict investigation, but it was confirmed that there were no significant vulnerabilities. Well, His Majesty directly ordered us to maintain a strict alert posture for a while, so for the time being. It will be a little difficult for those entering the palace.”

“Yeah…it’s fortunate…”

At the man’s words, Evangeline let out a sigh of relief.

“…And have you met that child? What did you say?”

“What are you talking about? It’s a no-brainer. He’ll take care of his own business, so please don’t worry about it.”

To Evangeline’s question, the man answered with a laugh.

“…I’m sorry. I said I’d take a closer look, but I can’t stand you guys by getting involved in such a terrible thing…”

“Don’t talk like that. How could Evangeline-sama be at fault in this incident? Besides, she was in the capital for council work, wasn’t she?”

At Evangeline’s apology, the man waved his hand.

“Your Majesty has already put the child’s work on the line. Last time, His Majesty, who was stunned to hear the news, ordered us to return, but after a few days of hunger strike, he finally got his way.”

The man looked up at the ceiling and sighed for a moment.

“So, Evangeline, you don’t have to worry too much. The child probably doesn’t want it. Ugh, who on earth does he look like so much…”

“…Who could it be? When I think about the incidents that happened when you and your older brother were in school, I still feel sick to my stomach. Now that I think about it, it’s very similar to when you were kids…”

“Oh my! Why are you bringing up old stories? And your Majesty always causes problems, and I…Ah, that’s enough! Please stop talking about this now.”

When Evangeline tried to bring up what happened in the past, the man became angry and blurted out his words.

“Anyway, Evangeline, the role of the academy is very important in these times. From what I heard, there was even a conspiracy among students involved in this incident, right? Even a commoner child tried to involve a nobleman in a heresy.”

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“…Yeah, my head still hurts a lot because of that…”

Upon hearing the man’s words, Evangeline placed her hand on her forehead as if she had a headache again.

“I don’t dare argue about the academy’s education policy, but I dare say that this matter must be dealt with strictly. They are already dissatisfied, so if they make a mistake, won’t they attack you like a swarm of bees?

Even Scylla’s daughter is Edwin’s cousin. If you use this as an excuse to show a breakaway movement again, then there will be no turning back. Evangeline-sama, in the current situation, there will never be division… “

“Okay, okay. I’ll take care of it myself, so it’s not your business to add words.”

“…I’ve been rude. Then it seems that the time is up, so I’ll leave now. Please stay safe until we see you next time…”

A man named Leonard bowed to Evangeline, then turned and left her office.

There was silence for a moment in the principal’s office.

“It’s stupid… so stupid…”

Evangeline sat down on the sofa, closed her eyes, and remembered the first time she was the principal of this academy.

Originally, this St. Clifford Academy was a place of learning open only to the sons of nobles.

However, starting from the time he took office as principal, he opened the door to commoners as well.

The reason is simple.

Just because there were no people.

The hero of the time succeeded in slaying the Great Demon, but half of the continent was forever turned into a cursed land due to the demonic energy that emerged from the traces.

And the western half, which barely survived, did not completely escape the ravages of the war.

The wounds of that time have not fully recovered even after many years have passed, and now, rather, the culture and fashion lagged behind the western kingdoms and were importing them in reverse.

In particular, the eastern part, where devil worshipers rampaged the most, was completely devastated, and now, except for some territories, it has turned into a completely ruined state.

This was no different than a person, and many talented people, regardless of generals, ministers, knights, and wizards, turned to ashes and disappeared in the struggle.

Since there were no more responsible people to lead the people, even after the war, the empire had to spend a period of confusion for a while.

And the desperate measure he took to supplement his shrunken human resources was to select talented people among commoners and allow them to enter the academy.

At first, only 10% of all students were allocated to commoners, but the ratio was steadily increased, and now the ratio of nobles and commoners is almost half.

And, as initially expected, this method has achieved excellent results in its own way.

As commoners who had been educated at the academy settled down after graduation, and those with merit were given new titles, they gradually established themselves as a new force replacing the former aristocrats.

Of course, it didn’t always work out just fine.

Of course, the old nobility did not welcome the appearance of a force that could threaten them, and in the early days of the academy, incidents such as group assaults occurred very frequently on campus.

This is because the two disparate groups were put too close together.

However, he had to prioritize the stability of the whole rather than the interests of a specific group, and the academy was able to regain some peace only after enacting various compulsory rules regarding equality within the academy.

In addition, the imperial family, who wanted the emergence of a new force to check the old nobility, and the royal family nobles who followed him took the initiative to abide by these rules, so that cause also gained more momentum.

And now, decades later, a lot has changed.

The status of commoners has improved incomparably compared to before, and even now, the number of nobles showing a sense of privilege has decreased significantly.

If you continue to live the same life at the academy for several years, you will become assimilated to each other as the days go by, even if it is not the first year.

In the first year, the group of children was still divided according to their background, but from the second year onwards, the competition for pride between the martial arts and magic departments became more intense, and the trend changed to placing more emphasis on individual abilities rather than status. was

Even those who still have a sense of discrimination will recognize only certain individuals with outstanding abilities.

And when such people graduate, that atmosphere will be maintained to some extent in society.

However, some of the great families including Silas and the factions following them were still protesting against such a stance.

Contrary to the commoners who rose in status, the lower aristocrats often fell due to the flow of time, so the distinction was not clear from below, so there was not much noise in the process of mixing with each other.

However, the story is different from the perspective of the great families who had both wealth and power from the beginning.

They had been the ruling class in this land for hundreds of years, and they continued to want to regain that authority even after being conquered by the previous imperial family.

Even after coming to this academy, the children of such families constantly violated the school rules on equality and often caused problems.

Since the fall of the Prime Evil, the current imperial family has been steadily losing control over them.

Of course, there were a considerable number of pro-Hwangpai nobles like Robinette and Austin, but it was an undeniable fact that they continued to adversely affect unity and peace.

And at this point, the imperial family, which wanted to control the great nobility, and its own interests, which wanted peace and stability for the whole, not just a specific class, met.

High-ranking nobles must graduate from the academy to be eligible for succession to the title, in addition to compulsory life in the capital for several years after graduation, which is mandated by law.

It was as if the children who would inherit the family were being held hostage, so there was a fierce resistance, but it was suppressed with the combined number of the imperial family, the royal family nobles, and himself, who added their strength to this case.

In addition, this academy is the only place that generously teaches the latest and greatest martial arts and knowledge, so even if you don’t like the idea, you have no choice but to send it here.

While they were forcibly held together, they gradually melted into each other while enjoying the same culture, and as the years passed, the number of separatist aristocrats decreased significantly.

It has been the situation so far to walk on such thin ice, but this incident could revive the embers that had waned.

Edwin’s cousin Estelle, a victim of this frame-up case, is the heir to Scylla, who boasts the most powerful force among the nobles who still oppose integration.

And he, too, had such thoughts embedded in his bones, and even though he had several conversations with him, he never gave up on his thoughts.

And since Edwin and Estelle are said to be close enough to be close siblings, they could use this as an excuse to make some kind of move.

Now that the confusion is increasing due to the re-emergence of the cult, if people start talking about this, then there will be total confusion that really gets out of hand.

If they start to break away one by one, the snowball may gradually roll and divide into hundreds of countries again as before.

If that happens, you will never be able to enjoy the peace and stability you have now, and it will be a hell that is the exact opposite of the world your father, who was a member of the warrior party, wanted to create.

“Foolish…truly foolish…How come short-lived species are so obsessed with small things…”

Evangeline lamented again.

Being checked by the old power class means that, on the contrary, it can be another opportunity for students from commoners.

It was possible to enter a good place anywhere as long as you got a diploma from the academy, and depending on your ability, it was not uncommon for you to receive a title while attending school.

But that boy named Walter, blinded by his petty vengeance, kicked away all these futures.

He even tried to conspire with people in matters related to heresy, so this has already gone far beyond the level of immature pranks.

Now the child cannot escape severe punishment.

“…I want to finish my mission of edification and go across the sea…”

Evangeline’s troubles deepen.