Surviving as a Villain at the Academy

72 – Final exam. (1)

Exams always push students into a crucible of pain, sadness, and despair. The students of Selus Academy were no exception.

It doesn’t seem like it’s been long since the midterm exams ended, but the final exam is already tomorrow. Gloom was etched on the students’ faces.

There was even a flood of demons before the final exams, so students who couldn’t enjoy the semester had no choice but to take the exam in danger of death.

Even after going through all that trouble, you have to take the exam in the end. This was the thought that came to the students’ minds.

And in the midst of all this, I was alone facing other concerns.

“Asti.”

“Huh? Why?”

“The plan has changed. “I don’t think there’s any need to throw the remains in front of the saint.”

That was none other than the unexpected actions of Seongguk. Unlike the original, this is because Seongguk moved to purify the source of the demonic beasts after this flood.

But…… The thing is, they discovered the dragon’s stronghold. And that there is tremendous divinity there.

“What’s going on?”

“I heard this from my father a while ago. Why, there is a dragon that we caught.”

“Yes.”

“It looks like his lair has been unearthed.”

“Only we know that we caught the subdragon, right?”

“That’s right. However, it is said that recently, while the Holy Kingdom was wandering around in alliance with the Empire, they discovered a place with enormous sacred power. And that location is…….”

“You mean it was a subdragon’s nest?”

“That’s right. So it looks like an investigation team was dispatched to the Seongguk organization. They are probably planning to excavate the entire area where the sub-dragons inhabited. “To find even the slightest trace of the great saint Este.”

This was something that even I didn’t expect, so I couldn’t help but be taken aback.

This is because something like that never happened in the original work.

“Wait a minute. Then… ….”

“Okay. This means that there is no need for you to infiltrate the temple unnecessarily. “If you throw the saint’s remains in the place where the Holy Kingdom has not yet excavated the dragon’s nest, they will take it.”

“Oh.”

Asti seemed happy that there was less work to do.

“You hid all the corrupted energy flowing from the remains, right?”

“Okay then. Who am I? “I’ve finished preparing everything.”

Showing off her confident smile, she puffed out her chest.

“Okay. Then, when we finish writing today or tomorrow, let’s go to the dragon’s nest and bury it properly.”

“Okay.”

It wasn’t difficult. No, rather, it would not arouse anyone’s suspicion. With Asti’s stealth magic, there was absolutely no need to get caught.

I was a little surprised that things suddenly turned out like this. Moreover, the dragon’s nest is an imperial territory. And yet the empire obediently accepted the Holy Kingdom’s request?

It’s like they’re tampering with their own traces.

I thought it was because the name Saint Este had great meaning.

Este’s feat of saving countless people and closing the door to hell is still passed down from generation to generation in the Holy Kingdom, and the influence of her presence as Saint Este is absolute in the Holy Kingdom.

Because of her name as the greatest saint of all time, there was a good chance that a lot could be placed on her sainthood just by showing even a little trace of her.

There was probably a deal with an empire that I don’t know about.

Come on, you guys from a holy country. I will very kindly prepare a gift for you, so please be kind to me.

Since this is all about saving the world, you can endure a little hardship, right?

* * *

Of course, the written test was very easy for me. After all, Prah. He was like a guy who tried to somehow defeat Ruslan. Well, it’s probably because the guy’s brains were pretty good…… Even so, I don’t think he knows everything, even the parts that haven’t even progressed yet.

This level of pre-study is too much.

Anyway, after all the uneventful tests were over, I was able to face Asti with a triumphant expression.

“Did you see it well?”

“Okay then. I had a good time thanks to someone. “To begin with, my memory is extraordinary, so I can remember everything I see once.”

She said, tapping my head with her index finger. I felt a smile escape my lips at those words.

“Then that’s enough. Let’s go right away. “The practical test starts tomorrow, so let’s finish it today.”

I immediately grabbed Asti’s hand and got into the carriage. Apparently, I had been holding her hand so much that Asti didn’t blush just from holding her hand anymore. I guess I’m used to it now.

Well, now is not the time to worry about such things.

We returned home immediately by carriage and spent some time…… With Asti’s magic, I made a pile of Asti and headed to the subdragon’s nest in the middle of the night.

I’ve felt the sensation of flying a few times, but it’s always been fun. A smile suddenly appears on my face.

Asty flapped his signature large devil wings and moved forward in an instant, cutting through the sky.

How long has it been? While she was enjoying the strong wind with her eyes closed, I felt Asti slowly sending her flames towards me. It seemed like the wind was so strong that the sound could not be transmitted.

-Almost there!

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-Okay.

In the distance, you can gradually see the mountain range where the sub-dragon’s nest is located, which would have never been seen before. And even the holy knights and priests stationed there.

It looked like the inside of the nest was being excavated in earnest. It’s probably a risk of life or death. The moment we find the remains of Saint Este, it is like a festival for the entire Holy Kingdom.

Well, no matter what happens, the remains will eventually return to the Holy Kingdom, so you can be happy. The process may be quite difficult, but you don’t have to worry too much.

* * *

An area that has not yet been excavated and is difficult to reach by human hands came into view. The sub-dragon’s nest was larger than expected, so it seemed like the excavation work would have to proceed much further.

Asti and I moved carefully while maintaining the stealth spell. This is because there was a possibility that tomb robbers would risk their lives just because the remains of Saint Este might be buried there, so security was tight.

Of course, it did not occur to me that Asti’s hiding magic would be discovered by the Holy Kingdom’s base sacred magic. Since Asti was originally an angel, he knew very well how to avoid the surveillance of his divine power.

Okay, then where should we start?

The subdragon’s nest was a huge cavity. It was a bit surprising that the space was so empty and open, just like the dome stadium in the world I originally lived in. Even though there was this much cavity in the mountain range, it didn’t collapse?

Well, it wasn’t particularly important that it didn’t collapse.

Asti and I began to look more closely inside the cavity. I could hear the paladins and priests talking about something, but I didn’t care. Because they won’t be able to recognize our actions themselves.

-What are you going to do?

Suddenly, Asti’s question was conveyed to me in a loud voice.

-First, let’s go a little deeper. Is there any magic that goes through walls?

-Of course it is. What did I say about magic before?

-Creativity.

-If you can imagine and have the magic power to make that imagination come true, you can weave quite a few actions into magic. A magic trick is just a way to use magic more efficiently. Because the original origin of magic was imagination.

Asti used to give long-winded explanations when topics related to magic came up. He looked quite happy, so I didn’t bother.

-Shall we move on from this? I think I can make space behind the wall.

At that moment, Asti and I were able to find a plausible place that could be excavated in the near future.

At the end of a spacious cavity, blocked by a wall.

-Behind the wall, there won’t be any unnecessary suspicion…… Then, how about decorating it to make it look more realistic?

Asti massaged her earth little by little, then took out the remains of the fallen saint and buried them in her earth.

It is said that Saint Este died while fighting the forces of hell alone, and if the remains of such a saint were to appear in a place like a treasure room, she would easily arouse unnecessary suspicion.

-I guess this is enough, right?

-I think it will be enough. Now the priests and paladins will pass this on to the saint without knowing anything. Just in case, I think I should try not to react to anyone other than the saint…….

-That has already been taken care of. Those corrupted remains will not react to anyone other than a saint. In the first place, while I was erasing traces of corruption, I placed a spell so that it would only respond to people with a similar level of divine power as Saint Este.

-Great.

-Then, will you give me some food today for the first time in a while?

-Ah, is it almost time? Don’t eat too much. Since I have a practical exam tomorrow, I want to keep my body in top condition. Every time you eat my emotions, I feel a little tired.

-Then give it to me after the practical exam is over.

-Yes.

Asti and I returned to the mansion after having a small conversation. There will probably be an uproar by tomorrow.

When news came that the remains of Saint Este had been excavated.