Chapter 61

Kamija Ritsuko, the head of the Kamija clan and S-rank villain 'Black Rose,' called out, "Makoto."

Black Rose's alluring gaze turned to Kamija Makoto, a cross-dressing woman with a boyish haircut and androgynous beauty, who was sitting formally in front of her.

"Did you call me, Head of the Clan?"

"We've received a new request for our clan," Ritsuko said, her Kansai accent flowing out as she placed the request in front of Makoto.

"The client is anonymous, the fee is 200 million yen. The type is assassination, and the targets are... Kurokawa Yuki from Shuei Hero Academy and... Kim Deok-sung."

Black Rose's voice echoed in Makoto's ear.

"Academy security?"

"I'll put in some effort there."

Ritsuko's gaze turned to Makoto.

"I'll arrange for you to transfer as a new student. To make it easier to approach the target, you'll be a Musuma, not a Kishina. It will take about a month to prepare the cover identity."

New student.

At those words, Makoto's eyes wavered for a moment.

"The targets are two Musumas. They're still wet behind the ears. This is a tough request, but I believe you can handle it, no matter how incompetent you are."

"I'll take the request."

"You made a good decision."

Ritsuko smiled seductively as she heard Makoto's words.

She took a puff from her pipe.

Puff, puff.

Smoke rose from the end of the pipe.

"You're my benefactor."

The interim school ended successfully with the last bacon party.

Priest was transferred to the Association's prison, and as usual, the news of his arrest was not made public due to the information control by the Academy and the Association.

Since only Teacher Mayuzumi and our group were present at the scene, controlling the information was as easy as eating cold porridge.

However, it was difficult to completely control the information, so the news that Teacher Mayuzumi and our group had thwarted the Hyakki Yagyō was released instead of the arrest of Priest.

Thanks to this, our group received the highest score at the interim school.

'Fortunately.'

I was already worried about the written test, so it was a relief to make up for it with the practical score.

After all, the only thing I did was fire the flare, so even if the news of Priest's arrest had been made public, the spotlight would have been on Teacher Mayuzumi.

For me, who needs to avoid the spotlight as much as possible, this is the best outcome.

Buzz.

My phone vibrated.

[Hey, kid, the villain caught this time is said to be from a cult (=^▽^=)]

[The Association will share additional information as soon as it comes in φ(*⌒▽⌒)ﾉ]

A message from the Chairman.

The disgusting emojis are still there.

Seriously, how old is she to use such emojis? Sigh.

I closed the messenger.

Unlike the model gate, my performance at the interim school would have been revealed to some extent.

I need to check the internet reactions.

I accessed the Academy channel.

An article by Amano Nodoka was shining at the top.

[Breaking News! Teacher Mayuzumi and Class 2 students! Thwarting the Hyakki Yagyō and protecting the interim school!]

[Was the magic wave during the interim school because of this? ww]

[The Hyakki Yagyō was a legend? It was real Σ(°ロ°)]

[Teacher Mayuzumi is the best~~(*≧∀≦*)(*≧∀≦*) She's the top beauty teacher in the Academy ww]

[>> Hey, hey, are you a teacher fetishist www]

[>> Teacher Mayuzumi is irresistible ww]

[This time, I became a fan of Teacher Mayuzumi. Big-breasted teachers are the best ww]

[>> Agree. Teacher Mayuzumi's chest is top-class in the school (๑✧∀✧๑)]

[>> It shakes during class, making it hard to concentrate (/ε＼*)(/ε＼*)]

[>> Pervert. There's a pervert here www]

[Class 2 didn't do much, did they? Teacher Mayuzumi did everything, right? ww]

[>> Why are they in the article? ww]

[>> It's hard to understand why Class 2 got the highest score (＃￣ω￣)(＃￣ω￣)]

The comments under the article were all about Teacher Mayuzumi, with almost no mention of me or the other group members.

Well, I didn't do much this time, so it's a natural reaction.

The external reactions would probably be similar. No need to check.

I closed the Academy channel and opened Nertube.

'Would they really start national pride this time too?'

When I did nothing?

I thought as I opened the Nertube main page.

[K-Hero Kim Deok-sung! Protecting Shuei Academy from interdimensional beings at the interim school! Behind the successful resolution of the Hyakki Yagyō incident, there was actually the hidden performance of K-Hero Kim Deok-sung? Focused analysis of the hidden performance of the proud K-Hero Kim Deok-sung, who once again protected the neighboring country Japan!]

[K-Hero Kim Deok-sung's conquest of Japan despite unfavorable conditions? Japan is now in a Kim Deok-sung craze! Focused analysis of why the world is paying attention to Kim Deok-sung's actions! Local reactions in Japan. "I wish we had a hero like Kim in Japan." Focused analysis of the current situation where Japan is envious and the world admires K-Hero Kim Deok-sung's performance at the interim school!]

[Japan humiliated again! K-Hero Kim Deok-sung's outstanding performance at the Hyakki Yagyō at the interim school! The Japanese Hero Association in a state of emergency due to wounded pride! The reason why Japan is frustrated and the Hero Association is boiling over. "Without Kim, there is no Japan." Shocking confession!!]

I had to admit I was too complacent.

Really, to spin it like this for national pride?

Copying money is one thing, but this is a bit much, isn't it?

My conscience pricked me.

[Really, to spin this for national pride? kek It's disgusting. Seriously. This time, Kim Deok-sung didn't do anything, it's a fact. Look at the Japanese media articles. kek]

It's a really relatable comment.

[Like 1] [Dislike -244235]

I hit the like button.

[Honorary Japanese, welcome! kek]

[What just got a like? kek]

[Real name liking system is great! kek]

[Kim Deok-sung's performance is amazing, but it's the Japanese media talking, right? It's disgusting, right?]

[Stop defaming Light Deok-sung]

[If you're annoyed, immigrate to Japan! kek]

But I hit the like button?

If I keep looking, I'll get confused.

I turned off the Nertube app when the bell signaling the end of class rang in my ear.

The last class was over.

The seat next to me where Nishizawa should have been sitting was still empty.

A yawn escaped me.

It's been a while since I had such a relaxed day.

I don't know how long it's been.

Buzz.

[Hey, you]

My smartphone rang.

I opened the screen to see a message from Olivia.

[Are we finishing the Black Light Sword technique today?]

[Tch, n-no, I don't have any perverted thoughts about being alone with you, so don't misunderstand!]

Does she need to stutter in her messages too?

We need to finish the Black Light Sword technique.

It should have been completed a long time ago, but it was delayed due to the interim school.

'Now that I've taught all the movements, what's left is... the magic circulation technique, right?'

I reviewed the progress in my head and replied to Olivia.

[Got it]

[Great!]

I turned my head to see Olivia blushing and smiling.

Her blue eyes met mine as she smiled.

Olivia's face turned red to her neck.

"Wh-what are you looking at! You pervert! Shameless! The most stupid man in the world!! Eeeek..."

Olivia's blue eyes wavered.

This level of tsundere acceleration was expected.

"Look at that. She doesn't even try to hide it anymore."

"Poor Knight Princess, she's completely fallen for the Black Demon."

"Shinazaki also gave her virginity to the Black Demon..."

"Virgin bomber, the Black Demon is scary..."

"Nishizawa warms the Black Demon's futon every night..."

But the evolving rumors were really unbearable.

Like a light novel world.

I was speechless.

"Ugh, what kind of ridiculous rumors..."

Olivia's face turned red.

She puffed out her cheeks.

Snap.

Olivia put her hands on her hips and shouted.

"Hey, you! As punishment for embarrassing me, you have to buy me a parfait! The special chocolate parfait from the school mall! Got it?"

School mall.

The term refers to the street lined with cafes, sundry shops, and various stores in the Shuei Hero Academy grounds, which are several times larger than Yeouido.

In the original story, it only appears occasionally in daily events, but in real school life, it's a place you can't help but visit for various reasons.