Surviving as a Villain at the Academy

57 – Unexpected. (5)

What is this?

I looked at the candlestick shining brilliantly in my hand. Why is this shining in my hand?

As I opened my eyes wide in embarrassment, I realized that this was not an appropriate situation. Because there were Behemoth’s jangling tentacles reaching towards me.

The wave of tentacles heading towards me, along with the piercing sound that tore through the air, had a ferocity that seemed like something out of a dream, so I broke out in a cold sweat.

Damn you. Why is it so hard…….

I held the candlestick. I don’t know why, but it seemed clear that this candle holder was trying to lend me its power.

I don’t know what the standard of justice is for that guy who can use the power of the candlestick, but I guess he’s lending me his power because I have the bare minimum of justice.

Actually, I don’t think of myself as such a righteous person, but…… But. One way or another, in the end, my goal is to save the world, so I thought that was why Saint Valencia lent me his strength.

A good thing is a good thing, so let’s wrap it up first.

I plunged the sword, scattering brilliant light, into the crack in the skull of the Behemoth that Ruslan had created.

Kwasik!

The sound of bones being crushed was heard clearly, and the movement of the huge tentacles stopped. Soon, it becomes limp. Could it be said that it was too vain for the end of a top-class demon beast living at the bottom of hell?

But that was none of my business.

In the first place, it was Ruslan who should be here right now, not me. My mind became confused. It was Ruslan who brought about the situation itself. Hanging on its shoulders, it worked hard to cut off the tentacles and create a crack in the Behemoth’s head.

Of course, it’s not that I wasn’t involved in the subjugation of Behemoth, and I think I played a pretty big role…… In the end, it should have been Ruslan who delivered the final blow to the boss in this episode, not me.

The episode was twisted in many ways, and my mind became confused. If the same rumor goes around here that I caught a Behemoth…… Well. It’s going to be a very, very painful headache.

Right now, with the devil by my side, I might face the saint alone. She will try her best to select me as a paladin, as she has a more powerful brilliance than Ruslan.

That woman, whether she knows it or not, her greed for talent is enormous. The moment they realize that I killed Behemoth, they will probably use every means possible to tie me to the church.

The fact that I radiated more brilliance than Ruslan must never be revealed.

Getting caught doesn’t cause a big problem, but if the glory that should go to Ruslan comes to me, it actually causes me a headache. It was enough for me to say that I was a person who performed moderately well in this battle.

Now, how do you say this? … I quickly jumped to the bottom of the Behemoth before anyone could see me, and Asti, who was very quick-witted, caught me as I fell.

“What happened? That light just now…… It wasn’t normal light. “I am well aware of the candlestick of St. Valencia, but this is the first time that it has lent light to two people in one era.”

Asti asked me with his eyes wide. Honestly, I feel like I would like to ask someone if I could.

She is right. The justice that St. Valencia’s candlestick pursues is very particular and does not emit light easily. Even if the justice pursued by one person in an era matches the justice of the candlestick, the candlestick will not look for another owner.

…… In most cases.

But, in most cases, I would be included.

“I don’t know either. Just…… “I can’t help but think that I got lucky while trying to save the world.”

“Ah…… “It’s worth it.”

She nodded her head as if she understood right away.

“Anyway, I have to leave quickly.”

“Why?”

“Why? Do you want to see the saintess try all kinds of tricks to make me a holy knight?”

She was startled by my words and shook her head.

“Oh, no! But why is she suddenly a saint?”

“You used the power of the candlestick. In the case of Ruslan, it has been a very long time since St. Valencia’s candlestick showed its true power in the first place. The saint has a very strong desire for talent. If I used the power of the candlestick, they would use all kinds of tricks to turn me into a paladin. “Then you know that it’s going to be a headache for both you and me, right?”

“Yes. Okay. “I’ll leave quickly.”

“I’ll have to tell the knight commander that I want to meet separately…… “I have to tell Ruslan too.”

“What should I say?”

“You almost finished hitting the candlestick with your fist and barely breaking the Behemoth’s skull.”

“Ah. It’s like that. Okay. Let’s quickly go to the knight commander. Anyway, the saintess won’t know the outcome of our battle now. “She has used the Light of Purification twice, so she must have fallen by the wayside.”

Because she was a former angel, she realized the limits of her saintly power faster than anyone else.

“You’re here. “Is it finished?”

“Yes.”

“It’s over…… ?”

When Ruslan asked, I shook my head.

“Not yet. There are still demonic beasts left. The biggest threat has been eliminated, but the demonic beasts will still be trapped in the system. “We have to exterminate them all for the end.”

“Ah. The last thing he did was…… What happened?”

“You made a crack in the guy’s head and stuck the sword in it, so you hit it with your fist and drove it deep into the head. Fortunately. That’s all I did. “You finished him.”

“For all that, the light exploded?”

Ruslan looked at me with suspicious eyes.

“I also know what the candlestick of St. Valencia is. Those who do not have a righteous heart cannot draw the brilliant light and the shape of the sword from the candlestick. Right?”

Ruslan nodded, as if he had already heard from her saint.

“Do I look righteous in your eyes?”

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“… ….”

He looked at me with a complicated expression.

“I just hoped that my mansion and this institution wouldn’t be destroyed by that monster. “It’s too much of a hassle to go back to Lancel’s home.”

I roughly talked about it like that, and he nodded.

“So, this is your credit. And before we do anything about it, we need to completely sort out the situation first. How long are you going to leave the demons in the system? “Quickly run to the priest and regain your strength.”

“…… Okay.”

He looked at me with eyes filled with confusion, and then ran inside the castle walls.

And I…… I had to face the knight commander who was looking at me with an interesting expression.

“That’s interesting. “What is the reason for giving credit to others?”

“…… “Have you seen it?”

“I saw it. “Those tentacles may have covered that boy’s eyes, but they couldn’t cover mine.”

“Ha… ….”

I sighed. You saw it too.

“Why do you want to hand over your credit to someone else? Of course, the bravery, inaction, and performance of the boy named Ruslan deserve to be praised, but it seems that your performance has also been significant.”

“There is no benefit in having your name go up and down. More than anything, being treated like a hero or something like that just makes me uncomfortable. Even without that, I can already lead a rich life…… There is no need to live with the expectations of others on your back.”

“…… Is it.”

“In the meantime, would you mind if I ask you a favor?”

“Please? “What are you asking?”

“Please tell the saint that Ruslan has finished this matter.”

“Hoo. “Why is that?”

“…… “I have no intention of becoming a paladin.”

“A holy knight. hahahaha. Right. I understand. Because you are meant to be a duke. I understand. “I will keep this a secret only between you and me.”

“Thank you. If you need anything, please let me know. “I would like to give you an example that is not excessive.”

“It’s a case. Hmm. It’s not really necessary, but…… Okay. How about this? “Aren’t you interested in learning a sword from me?”

“…… Yes?”

My eyes widened at the sudden suggestion. What are you talking about all of a sudden? In the original work, the knight commander does not have any disciples.

Ruslan became an honorary paladin and received training from the leader of the paladin.

However, the original story was about to be distorted again. However, I was worried about whether I should reject this or not. Although Asti was skilled in magic, he was not skilled in swordsmanship.

I also use a sword, but at a moderate level. I was just covering it with magical power.

In order for me to somehow find a way to survive, I must have more diverse abilities. If so, wouldn’t this be a good opportunity?

Didn’t you see the knight commander’s swordsmanship skills with your own eyes earlier? A slash with a terrifying thunderbolt.

If you learn swordsmanship from him, you will come across many useful situations.

…… The worries didn’t last long.

“I am not very talented in swordsmanship.”

Out of courtesy, I said no and watched his reaction.

“You seem to have plenty of talent. Don’t underestimate your abilities. And…… It’s not a grand relationship like a student and a teacher. “I just want to watch you practice swordsmanship sometimes.”

“Then I will gratefully accept it.”

“Okay. Then…… When is the right time? Since you are a student, I think it will be difficult to make time.”

“How about receiving guidance whenever the academy is on break? “There are holidays, and I live in a mansion anyway.”

“That would be good. I understand. “I will speak to His Excellency the Duke separately.”

“…… Thank you.”

“hahahaha. I’m just doing it because I want to, so don’t mind it. So, this story ends here…… “It would be a good idea for us to go to subdue the demonic beasts soon.”

“I understand.”

I nodded and followed the knight commander with Asti. From now on, it could be seen as the beginning of a full-scale monster slaughter, so there was no need to worry.

All I had to do was relieve my stress in a cheerful way.