End of semester evaluation soon. It was also the end of the first semester of the second year.

 

The academy tried to end the suspension of classes as soon as possible for the sake of the students.

 

So, as soon as the discussion between Emperor Carlos and I was over, we decided to resume classes the next day.

 

Think before class.

 

Considering Elyos, fairies, and EX-class abilities, constant training and growth were still essential.

 

This time, in order to prepare for the bottomless pit, he hastily learned up to 7-star [Ice Lightning], so he tended to master elemental magic thinly.

 

As an advanced course, it was necessary to dig deep into each magic. It would be good to learn other 7-star ice elemental magic, and it was necessary to master rock magic.

 

In that respect, rather than just training, it was more effective to enjoy the effects of the prestigious lectures at Merchen Academy in parallel.

 

It was the reason I diligently attended lectures and listened to model students.

 

For reference, I didn’t register for courses that didn’t help me train, such as Beast Ecology.

 

If you’re thinking about the future, it would be nice to take those subjects, but first of all, I had to finish the task of being a demon in front of me. For your reference, the class hours for courses for which you have not registered are regarded as free classes.

 

In other words, all I take are practical magic subjects. It was selection and focus.

 

“I finished a big one… .”

 

Dormitory Elma Hall.

 

I sat down on the floor, leaned against the bed, and took a break to enjoy the lingering feeling that “Act 9, Alice Subjugation” was completely over.

 

I was relieved to think that I didn’t have to be careful of Alice or the weirdo-Cheshire.

 

No one could stop me now.

 

But the thought that there was still a long way to go pulled me into reality. It seemed like I couldn’t completely relax my mind yet.

 

He tilted his head back and laid the back of his head on the bed. Living with my head down while reading a book, the ceiling looked strange for some reason.

 

It was quiet.

 

While doing this, Alice’s face suddenly came to mind.

 

“I kissed you… .”

 

I was careless.

 

I already noticed that Alice was looking at me as a man, but I didn’t expect to shower her with kisses.

 

It was because the psychology was not properly read due to the unique characteristic [Red Queen’s Paradox]. As he became my minion, the effect weakened somewhat, but it was still difficult to read his mind.

 

The stimulation delivered by the kiss was stronger than expected. Except I’m not sure if I’ve kissed Dorothy before, maybe it’s because it’s my first sober kiss.

 

Even more so, perhaps because Alice was completely on my side, I felt like I had grown in love with her as much as the days I had spent with her. Because of that, the afterglow of the kiss was even more intense.

 

Alice’s smiling face couldn’t get out of my head at the sensation of being so ecstatic. It was the situation I was most concerned about. If this is the case, concentration will be disturbed when training.

 

I had no choice but to sing the national anthem in my mind and calm myself down. It would be better to keep these as good memories.

 

When the time came, I packed my books, pens, and bag and left the dormitory.

 

‘It’s about time.’

 

Finally, the time has come to deal with the uncomfortable gaze.

 

Isaac, who was thought to be born with his own talents even though he was a commoner, suddenly rose to the ranks of the strongest human beings called Wonwang. Faculty and students must be very confused.

 

And, as soon as I left the dormitory, the situation I was concerned about happened.

 

“Sigh… !”

 

“Huh… !”

 

There were a lot of students in school uniforms leaving the dormitory, befitting the size of the upper-middle dormitory, Elma Hall.

 

Everyone chatted and headed to the gate of the dormitory, but when I appeared, it became quiet for a moment.

 

Only occasional gasps are heard.

 

The students were breaking out in a cold sweat and looking at me like a scary person.

 

Even though the road was wide, like the miracle of Moses, the students split left and right and the road to the dormitory gate opened wide.

 

“… … .”

 

I felt a great burden and went all the way down the road.

 

As I left the dorm gate, I met eyes with a girl with rose gold hair standing in front of the tree-lined street outside the gate holding a bag.

 

She had the appearance of a fine young lady, but there were dark shadows around her eyes. I froze stiffly at the eyes staring at me bluntly.

 

“Hello, Isaac.”

 

“Hello, Luce… . Are you okay now?”

 

… …

 

While walking toward the Orphin Hall, the classroom building of the Faculty of Magic, I explained my situation to Luce.

 

It was not much different from what he had said to the emperor. The reason I came to Marchen Academy is because of the demons. I intend to protect people in the future.

 

If I explain it in detail anyway, it will only complicate my head. I thought that if I explained this much, I could seek help from Luce.

 

but… .

 

There was a lot of karma accumulated during that time. On the surface, it was obvious that Luce liked my disguise, but I pretended not to know.

 

Fortunately, the fact that now I was stronger than Luce.

 

I don’t worry too much anymore, but if Luce suddenly accelerates like the bad ending “Bird Cage”, there wouldn’t be a big problem.

 

But somehow, Luce looked very calm after hearing my story.

 

“You don’t seem very surprised.”

 

“yes. In fact, from the very beginning… , no, I never imagined it. I was shocked.”

 

Luce hurriedly turned around while maintaining a poker face. His way of speaking was awkward, like reading a Korean language book.

 

If I said ‘I guessed it from the beginning’, it would be like admitting that I liked Isaac from the beginning.

 

“I see.”

 

It was a cute look. Thanks to that, the corners of my mouth went up and the tension was relieved.

 

“I heard you slept for several days? Wake up and what did you do?”

 

“I questioned Gaul. Isaac, why didn’t you tell me? They came out without knowing.”

 

I’m sorry, Gallia.

 

“But Isaac… , Why did you train so hard when you’re that strong? In the first place, you always felt like you were training to the limit. It didn’t look like smoke… .”

 

“I have some circumstances. I’ll explain later when we’re alone.”

 

It would be difficult for them to understand even if I told them about ＜Merchen’s Magical Knight＞, possession, or status window.

 

So, it would be better to say that I have a mysterious constitution so that Luce can fully understand it without lying.

 

The part that is hard to explain is that if I go out without knowing, like the Thunderbolt-Galia, it will be enough.

 

‘It won’t stop anyone from training me if I don’t explain anyway.’

 

If you just live as usual, people will come up with a reason that makes sense.

 

“Just the two of us… .”

 

In the meantime, Luce chewed on those words, as if the thought of being alone made her feel better.

 

Before we knew it, we arrived at Orphin Hall, the classroom building of the Faculty of Magic.

 

Even when I passed the hallway, the students held their breath and looked sideways at me. I read their psychology. Whether I’m scared or respected or cool… , I was only feeling the feelings about me.

 

Luce was a child who was so indifferent to people’s eyes, so he didn’t seem to care. I also tried to ignore it.

 

“Isaac, you can’t fall asleep if you don’t need classes.”

 

“Am I going to sleep?”

 

Luce made a funny joke and laughed out loud.

 

Because the classrooms were different, I had to part with her here.

 

Normally, Luce would try to stay by my side until class started.

 

For the time being, I told my classmates that I couldn’t stick around because I had to take time to explain.

 

Luce was displeased, but tried to understand. I felt like he had grown up too.

 

“Luce.”

 

“yes?”

 

It’s strange, but it seems like it’s okay to let go of the truth now.

 

“I heard what I did after being eaten by the demons.”

 

“yes.”

 

“thanks. I’m sorry for overdoing it.”

 

“Um… .”

 

Luce thought about what to answer, then came up to me and tapped the back of my hand with her finger.

 

The head was slightly bowed. Through the flowing hair, a softly flushed cheek peeked out.

 

“… then reply When we are alone.”

 

Luce whispered, then turned her back and headed for the Class A classroom.

 

“What return?”

 

Luce entered the classroom without answering my question.

 

He seemed to be expecting something romantic that could cross the line between friends, but unfortunately, it was difficult to do so yet. Just give me something good in moderation.

 

I entered the sophomore B class classroom. The noisy classroom was filled with silence when I appeared.

 

Tristan Humphrey, who often quarreled with me, Mateo Jordana, who was close to me, and Amy Holloway, who treated me kindly.

 

Everyone just stared at me with nervous faces in silence.

 

With machine-like steps, I managed to get to the middle seat.

 

‘It’s really uncomfortable… .’

 

He reflected on how he lived at this academy until he reached the middle position.

 

‘Is he a deceiver?’

 

In the eyes of people, I was no better than a deceiver who had been playing student games.

 

Of course, since I’ve been protecting the academy, everyone would have thought about my circumstances.

 

I just hope that this suffocating atmosphere will be resolved as soon as possible.

 

I sat down and took a book out of my bag.

 

“Chit.”

 

Tristan, who was in the front row, gave me a glance, then clicked his tongue curtly and turned his head toward the podium.

 

This is the motivation that made me a target. I knew very well that he had been training tirelessly to catch up somehow.

 

However, since it was revealed that I was an unnamed hero, he seemed to have quite mixed feelings.

 

It was when I was staring at the back of Tristan’s head, who seemed to be thinking a lot.

 

“there… .”

 

A female student approached.

 

She was a girl I wasn’t close with who only spoke a few words in class. He was an ordinary NPC in ＜Merhen’s Magic Knight＞.

 

However, the tense appearance with both hands together was unusual. Somehow, I felt like, respect, and guilt at the same time.

 

“What should I call you now… .”

 

That’s right. you will be worried

 

Should I use flattering language or respectful language?

 

What should I call you by name?

 

‘Because my status has risen too high to be called just Isaac.’

 

I know what the King of Won is dealing with. It was no exaggeration to say that the center of power that made up this world was Wonwang.

 

Now that the students’ attention is focused on me, it would be better to organize it now.

 

“Just do it normally. Call me Isaac.”

 

“Ah, Isaac… . Well, that’s… . I’m really sorry, no, I’m sorry… . I’ve been trying to tell you for a long time… . I’m really sorry for not recognizing and ignoring you at the beginning of last year… do.”

 

I stutter a lot.

 

I didn’t know, but it seemed that he was also in the ranks of ignoring me in the first semester of the first year.

 

It didn’t really make any sense.

 

“It’s fine. And don’t speak up because it’s a burden.”

 

As I treated her normally, the girl’s expression gradually brightened.

 

She handed me a small gift, saying it was a gift of apology. He said that inside the wrapper was a cookie he had made.

 

Suddenly, I thought of Luce who had sneaked into my room and tried to leave a cookie, and I burst out laughing.

 

It was also a gift with a good impression, so I thought it should not be ignored. So, when I answered thank you and received it, the female student smiled widely.

 

“Isaac.”

 

This time, a moderately close male student approached.

 

He was one of the guys I went out with in Mateo’s gang during the first semester of my freshman year last year. He said that he gained enlightenment and matured while the Mateo gang disbanded.

 

“The demon that appeared in the sky, the starry sky… . You were eaten by that demon, then you got rid of it and came out.”

 

I felt that the students were on edge.

 

The kingdom called the demon abyss ‘starry sky’. It was similar to ‘Floating Island’. Since I didn’t know the inside of the abyss, I had no choice but to give it a name based on its appearance.

 

“What happened then?”

 

The students were hesitant to approach me, but they showed great interest.

 

Thanks for asking.

 

“Are you curious?”

 

“It doesn’t matter if I don’t say anything… !”

 

“I can tell you a little bit.”

 

He raised his glasses and said triumphantly. At my limited response, the students gradually relaxed their guard and came stealthily.

 

I mentioned the interior of the abyss in moderation, without any problems.

 

All of a sudden, except for Tristan, class B classmates huddled around me and bombarded me with all sorts of questions.

 

The atmosphere gradually softened. Everyone seemed to be letting go of their guard against me. Students praising the way I fought came one after another.

 

Questions about the unnamed hero, my secret, and the demons were also poured in one after another. However, he refused to answer, saying that it was a matter to discuss with the Empire and the academy about the details that were difficult to tell. The students seemed to understand.

 

“Here, Isaac. Isn’t this academy still dangerous?”

 

Everyone’s attention was focused on a serious question from a female student.

 

For them, the most important question was whether the academy would be safe or not now that the infiltrator was revealed and the big case was resolved.

 

First.

 

Unlike before, the villains from now on will appear outside the academy.

 

‘The main bosses of the 2nd semester part of the 2nd year are… .’

 

Vuel, the angel of rebellion.

 

The Iron Fairy Larkneel.

 

Commander Kalgart.

 

Death Thanatos.

 

The final boss of the 1st semester part of the 3rd year, Mephisto of the Contract, was somehow to find and grind it out.

 

The bottomless pit was supposed to appear with Mephisto in the third year part, but it’s already finished. In fact, if you deal with only the dangerous guys who will appear in the second semester part of the second year, there will be scenario blanks in places in the third year part.

 

It was unknown whether the evil spirits would fill the void. At that time, it’s time to prepare for resurrection, so I think I’ll save my magic… .

 

If I was given more experience points, I would be grateful to receive it and defeat the evil spirit.

 

I shook my head and reassured him that demons would no longer come out of the academy.

 

Of course, the evil spirit remained, but that wasn’t something worth mentioning here.

 

Students cheered. Because they would have been very anxious.

 

In the end, it became an atmosphere of flattery saying that I was great.

 

‘I’m enjoying the popularity I didn’t have in my previous life here… .’

 

Recalling my quiet school days, I felt new.

 

It didn’t feel too bad.