The Master of the Villains Has Disappeared

Primus Academy, the learning ground for geniuses.

Every year, new rough gems enroll in this place that has already produced numerous talents.

It's inevitable that the world's attention is drawn to these newly revealed jewels.

The high-ranking officials of the empire who attended Primus's opening ceremony, which also served as an entrance ceremony, were there to observe these new faces.

However, this year was an exception.

Not a single person among those sitting in the VIP seats was looking at the students.

"Mana Design was certainly supposed to be taught by Professor Jennifer..."

"You're late with the news, White Lion. Jennifer retired due to old age."

"Huh, I don't think you, Silver Fox, were any different in not knowing about the new professor's existence."

"...I won't deny it."

The heads of the six families who lead the empire right below the noble blood of the Divine Beast.

The power holders given the authority to be in charge of the country's foundations such as national defense, economy, and culture.

These people, who stood as firm pillars of the empire, were all watching the new professor Leta Yurt instead of the new students.

And for good reason, as the youthful face over there was an anomaly in itself.

"Hmm, why did the ancient dragon suddenly move?"

"Didn't we all realize long ago that predicting that one's thoughts is meaningless?"

"No matter how I look at it, she's just a human. What on earth about that child..."

An appearance that could never be called an adult.

The weight of the noble aura flowing from her beautiful appearance was not so light.

Judging by appearances alone, she should have been sitting among the students, not the professors.

Yet none of the family heads could raise an objection, because of the ancient dragon's emblem engraved on that pure white robe.

Because of that golden emblem announcing to the world that she was under the protection of the ancient dragon Orphion, the family heads could only watch intently.

However, this didn't mean they weren't 'judging' the girl over there.

The family heads' sharp intuition and insight were thoroughly penetrating the new professor named Leta Yurt.

Only, because something intangible was blocking the family heads' gaze from its very source.

Unable to properly find out anything about the new professor, they eventually walked to the dean's office.

They had a pretext.

After all, the heirs of each family were also living under the name of Primus.

As 'parents' of the academy students, it was in a way natural to raise questions about an unverified new professor.

"Ainel."

"Yes."

"I'm sure I recommended someone with sufficient qualifications."

The old man with the alias 'White Lion' said this while looking at the dean in front of him with heavy eyes.

The other family heads were also watching Dean Ainel Delanova.

Amidst the pressure pouring in from the family heads on all sides, Ainel spoke calmly.

As the person in overall charge of Primus, she had judged Leta Yurt to be sufficiently qualified, and thus accepted her as a member of Primus.

"If you suspect that my knees have bent under the ancient dragon's intimidation, I firmly tell you it's a misunderstanding."

"...How bold. Now as before."

"I have no intention of turning the place of education into a place of power struggle. Now as before."

To tell the truth, the influence of the six family heads was also a factor in Ainel appointing Leta as a professor.

If she were to appoint someone recommended by one of the six family heads as a professor, it would surely create a weight of power within Primus.

At least while Ainel was in the position of dean, she aimed to maintain unconditional neutrality.

She tried to ensure that the external pressure from the six families would not affect Primus.

However, she couldn't refuse the 'Blue Serpent's' request to simply greet the new professor.

If she were to completely shield her from showing her face to the family heads, it would surely backfire.

One way or another, the people currently seated before the dean were those with important roles in leading the empire.

There was nothing particularly good about treating them too hostilely.

'...This might be for the best.'

Recalling all the bewilderment that the Leta Yurt of the past had made her feel, Ainel soon summoned the new professor to the dean's office.

Now that things had come to this, she thought to let the family heads witness the monster hiding inside that elegant appearance.

And so, after a short while.

-Knock knock.

"Leta Yurt here."

With a couple of knocks, the robe with the ancient dragon's emblem revealed itself.

Almost simultaneously, as the family heads' gazes focused on her, Leta thought.

Why are such humble people in such an esteemed place?

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—Please come to the dean's office for a moment.

"...The inevitable has come."

When I first received the dean's message, I didn't think much of it.

I just thought, Princess Irina must have found out about my reckless driving.

I thought the moment had come to write an incident report for startling the Divine Blood.

"Leta? Where are you going?"

"...To write a reflection letter."

"A reflection letter? Why??"

I responded to Isabel, who was wondering about the reason for the sudden summons with wide eyes, saying I'd tell her when I got back.

I also added that she should at least greet the other new students for now.

Eventually, after walking and walking, I arrived in front of the dean's office.

As I was coming up with various excuses for turning the train into an airship, I finally knocked a couple of times before stepping into the dean's office.

However, what I actually encountered was not an incident report, but uncomfortable faces.

Of course, strictly speaking, we were meeting for the first time in this form...

"Oh, hello there."

"She's pretty, isn't she?"

"Hmm..."

"...Are you Leta Yurt?"

As expected, their expressions turned cold even though I had only heard their voices.

We weren't on particularly good terms from before. These people.

'I'm not in a particularly proud position either.'

From one to ten.

No, from one to six, they were all people who had frequently clashed with me because of my disciples.

Only because they were people who would have greatly contributed to turning my disciples into villains if I hadn't been there.

Even if I tried to force myself to be friendly, it only reconfirmed that it would be impossible in the end.

'...I can roughly guess.'

The family heads who were staring intently at me alone.

And the dean with a stern expression.

They must have been questioning the appointment of such a young child as a professor.

They must have been protesting about placing a little kid of unknown origin in the position of a Primus professor.

'Actually, Orphion is the root cause of all this. Bullying the wrong person...'

As I was thinking this, I took a step closer to the dean in the distance.

At the same time, a sly face blocked my path.

"I am Aisa Serpens, head of the Serpens family."

The Blue Serpent's head, who had a light smile, soon extended his hand to me for a handshake.

The reason I stood still despite this was.

'Don't look down on me. Right now, you're carrying my name on your back.'

It was because the Blue Serpent's intention was crystal clear.

That thing they call establishing a hierarchy.

The mana density in the hand extended towards me was rising sharply, as if intending to crush my hand.

Of course, he wouldn't openly cause harm in front of the dean, but he would probably enjoy my reaction while shaking hands forcefully enough to make me hurt.

It was also awkward to enhance my strength with mana, as the opponent was a family head.

Breaking a family head's hand bones would only give a moment's thrill.

So after pondering for a very brief moment, I teleported directly in front of the dean.

Actually, it wasn't teleportation but briefly disappearing with an astral body magic, but it would look like teleportation to the family heads, so there's not much difference.

"I'm here, Dean."

As a result, standing behind rather than in front of the family heads, I asked the dean why she had called me.

One way or another, I came to meet the dean, not the family heads.

The family heads were outsiders to me until I heard the dean's business.

In other words, there was no need to pay attention to the family heads.

This needed to be made clear so that I wouldn't be looked down upon, as Orphion had said.

I knew these old folks would find me audacious, but if it bothers them, they can take it up with Orphion.

"...There are people who want to meet the professor. I called you to exchange brief greetings."

"Ah, I see."

Only after hearing the dean's business clearly did I turn around slightly.

Then, grasping the ends of my skirt and lifting them slightly, I bent and straightened my knees in a light curtsy.

"Hello. I'm Leta Yurt, newly appointed to Primus."

Grin. I smiled lightly at the faces holding different emotions and reactions.

It was quite pleasant to see some looking dumbfounded, some amused, and some silent.

"You may not have known, but Professor Leta is the one who single-handedly resolved the recent attack incident."

For now, how about expressing gratitude for saving your children?

Ainel, smiling slightly, added a good assist to my series of actions with these words.

As expected, she wasn't dean for nothing.