"...!"
The faces of several students visibly hardened. That's understandable, considering Principal Lily Bedalua is a figure respected enough to have her own fan club.
At that moment, a boy with orange hair raised his hand high and spoke up.
"Excuse me, but who are you? Outsiders are prohibited from entering here!"
He was definitely the protagonist's friend and the 'Model Student' character, right? Was his name Nica? He was a likeable character because he was upright yet courageous.
However, I rolled my eyes as if annoyed and answered insincerely.
"Chris Dorton."
"Ah! Are you perhaps the professor in charge of Class X, Professor Chris! I heard you were delayed due to an accident on your way! No wonder, that blood must be a prop to emphasize the injury-"
"You're loud."
When I glared once, the model student flinched and carefully lowered his hand.
Don't mention that I missed the timing to wipe the blood. It's incredibly embarrassing. As soon as class is over, I'm running straight to the faculty restroom.
Thanks to the model student's sacrifice, the students who learned my identity began to buzz quietly.
"Whew...."
Hoping desperately that I looked like I was thinking, 'I said it was loud, but they really don't listen. This is why brats are...', I let out a sigh.
Honestly, declaring 'I can't do this' and leaving the classroom might leave a stronger impression. But my quest included 'Conduct First Class'.
So I do have to teach something right now.
'I don't know anything!'
Not being able to use magic is basic, and I don't know any magic theory either.
Of course not. It hasn't even been a day since I possessed this body?
'Some people know everything because the original work was like a setting book, and some even receive all the memories of the body's owner, so why only me!'
My fist clenched in envy of countless possession novel protagonists.
Then, is that the only way?
I've decided. I'll show you the Korean education method.
I turned around, grabbed a piece of chalk, and wrote letters on the blackboard.
"...?!"
Is there a time you liked most during your school days?
Excluding cheat keys like lunch time or break time, for me, it was this time.
[Self-Study]
A kind of free time given by the teacher to study on your own.
Whether you sleep face down, read the fantasy novel you couldn't finish yesterday, or do overdue cram school homework, it doesn't matter. It was a bit stifling to sit still and keep your mouth shut, but it was better than boring classes.
'Of course, it must be a different story for these guys who just entered and are excited.'
Look at those dumbfounded faces who clearly don't understand. The model student in the very front row was even rummaging through his textbook to see if 'Self-Study' was a separate magical term.
Our protagonist also blinked his large eyes, seemingly waiting for my supplementary explanation.
...I barely held back the muscles at the corners of my mouth from loosening due to slight embarrassment.
No! A roleplayer must be shameless! Plate your face with iron and plaster five layers of concrete over it!
I slammed the chalk down with an expression that said I was bored to death. Then I walked leisurely and plopped down on the professor's chair next to the blackboard.
I boldly threw both legs up on the desk, picked up any book, and placed it over my eyes, hoping my form wasn't awkward.
Then, openly crossing my arms, I pretended to sleep, leaning deeply against the backrest of the chair.
My attitude was that since there was no further explanation to give, I would just kill time here and leave.
"...What is it? Is she sleeping right now?"
"Is self-study the same self-study I know? Today is that professor's first day of class...."
"Shouldn't she at least guide us through the textbook? Is this allowed?"
Naturally, the students began to get agitated.
And honestly, me too.
'Yeah. Is this really okay?'
Since I know even less than these students, it was the only option I could choose, so I went for it, but I wasn't sure if the 'System' would count this as a 'Class'.
Damn it, if it doesn't work, I die.
Should I get up even now and give a long speech about the importance of 'doing it yourself, smart kid' self-directed learning?
'Hey, do you know how important self-study is where I lived?! Everyone did self-study the week before exams, everyone!'
I muttered nonsense inwardly but eventually clicked my tongue.
Like that would work....
At that moment, a sharp voice pierced my ears.
"Teacher Chris Dorton. Excuse me, but are you joking?"
Ack! I realized that if you get too startled, you can't even flinch.
Wow, that vocal projection is amazing. I can tell who it is without even looking at this level of force.
Ice Princess Angelina.
One of the candidates for the female lead, and known to be... the daughter of a Duke. At least publicly.
"Not only missing the entrance ceremony, but to insult the sacred education of Bedalua Academy like this! I cannot accept it!"
Everything you said is correct, but 'Chris' cannot affirm you. If I get overwhelmed by a single student's protest, where is the strongest in that?
Eventually, I opened my mouth with a heavy heart.
"Then get out."
"Wh-What did you say...?!"
"I said get out of my classroom. Angelina Seriph."
I can vividly imagine the princess's face, rendered speechless.
Sorry, Angelina! I roughly know your unfortunate past too, which makes me even more sorry! I love you, Angelina!
The embarrassed princess seemed even more flustered by the small snickers coming from around her.
Because she immediately shrieked.
"...Ha! I also don't want to take a class from someone who lacks such a basic attitude! I will do as you wish!"
Drrrk. The sound of the princess getting up from her chair was heard.
If I followed my heart, I wanted to remove the book covering my eyes right away and check her expression, but this time I had to show clearly that 'Chris' doesn't care about those who are truly worthless.
Because Chris has the personality to say lines like, 'Do you punch back when a bug gets angry?'
Only then will the students find me difficult and keep their distance.
Since no one approaches a crazy person they can't communicate with, the probability of my identity being discovered decreases. As expectations lower like that, I will be able to move more comfortably.
So right now, while shedding tears of blood, I have no choice but to hurt my cute disciples....
"A-Angelina. Still, leaving the classroom is...."
"Let go, Mikhail! It doesn't matter to you anyway since any class is the same for you!"
"...!"
"But not for me. I don't have time to waste on such a pathetic teacher!"
Oh my, princess. Even so, what are you taking it out on the protagonist for? What crime did he commit.
Eventually, the hurt protagonist shut his mouth, and only the sound of the princess slamming the back door open and leaving rang out.
The chilled atmosphere was brief; as they say, the first step is always the hardest, soon sounds of chairs being pushed back and people standing up were heard from here and there.
Since the students attending Bedalua Academy are mostly nobles, they aren't used to such insults. They probably judged that following the princess out was more honorable and appropriate.
'I wonder how many will be left by the time class ends.'
I squeezed my eyes shut tight.
Surely I won't get fired for just this much, right? Let's trust in Principal Lily Bedalua's stubbornness.
Since that old lady is a 'stubborn granny who can never admit her decision was wrong,' she won't easily give up on Chris whom she forcibly brought in.
While I was enduring until the class ended, barely hiding my anxious heart.
[Quest Complete! You received 'Bedalua Academy Map (2/4)' and 'Monkey Keyring' as rewards.]
I was barely relieved by the system window notification piercing through my eyelids.
For now, my life is saved.... Shall I go rest for a bit before the next quest arrives?
As I removed the book and sprang up, I heard the sound of someone gasping in surprise.
Turning my head, the oddballs who still remained in the almost empty classroom caught my eye.
First, I see a total of four. Since the original quota for Class X is about fifteen, it means three-quarters have disappeared.
'Wow, how is it that only the main characters remained.'
The protagonist, the model student, and two girls... no, three.
They are all female lead candidates intertwined with the protagonist.
Considering their appearance and positions, I can call them 'Pigtails' and 'Healer' respectively. The remaining one isn't visible right now so I'll get introduced later.
I cleared my throat, intending to say a word to the students who managed to endure until now and would become the protagonist's comrades in the future.
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