Became an Academy Self-Inflicted Blackmailer

31 – Preparation (3)

“It’s the first weekend. Does the time go by too quickly?”

Time for funeral service.

Tapping on the blackboard as usual, Chimei continued her speech.

“Don’t procrastinate too much just because it’s the weekend. Well, I’m not going to listen to you like that.”

Although it was short, time passed, and the students didn’t flinch or frighten at Tsumei’s words like before.

The look of caution hasn’t gone away yet, but it can be said that it’s definitely improved compared to before.

I wonder if Tsumei’s easy-going side that has been around for the past five days has been helpful.

If you get to know her in the first place, she’s not that scary a lizard…….

In addition, contrary to my expectations, Tsumei’s speech skills are quite good.

At first, I was worried that that thousand-year-old dragon would be able to deal with these young students properly.

I looked at Tsumei with a very proud (?) Eye.

Of course, considering her age, she was a lot older than me, but she had her own inner intimacy built up through the game.

An unexpected and unexpected appearance did not come to me badly.

I looked at Tsumei with a new smile on my face.

And as if Tsumei didn’t notice my gaze, she opened her mouth again without a change in expression.

“It’s the first time I’ve taken on the role of a teacher in charge of a specific class, but there are things I’ve seen. In my experience, there is no freshman on the first weekend who does not walk around.”

As if asking, ‘You probably think so too?’ Tsumei glanced around at her students and shrugged her shoulders. Small laughter broke out among the students.

Certainly, the atmosphere was good for having ‘that’ gold dragon in front of them.

“What… …. Basically, the academy doesn’t block outings between weekends. There is no such thing as curfew. Oh, but you have to report going out and go out. You know that? If you break it, you get a penalty.”

Instead of answering through fostering, the students nodded lightly.

A satisfied smile appeared on Tsumei’s lips.

“Okay then.”

Shortly after, Tsumei checked her time, then she tapped her blackboard three times in a certain rhythm.

It was one of her own ways to mark the end of her day.

“See you next week, kids.”

The words that followed were also the same as always, but—

“Oh, that’s right.”

If there is a slight difference, it is that Tsumei did not leave the classroom right after she finished speaking.

Questions appeared on the faces of the students. It’s because it was a little different development than usual.

Juseomjuseom The movements of the students who were preparing to stand up naturally stopped.

It was proof that even Tsumei’s insignificant little act had a huge impact on them.

‘Regardless of the reason, having high authority is good.’

Even if the basis for that authority was a very weak Dragon Fear that leaked out subtly.

It was at the time when she thought of such a thought and relaxed slightly.

“Dante.”

‘Huh?’

For a moment, I felt as if I had heard my new, familiar name.

I tilted my head and looked away. Did you hear me wrong?

“You can see me.”

Looks like I didn’t hear it wrong.

Tsumei was just staring in the direction I was in, not going through anyone else.

All of my classmates looked at me with mysterious eyes.

It seems that things like sympathy and pity are mixed together.

No, don’t look at me like that…….

“Dante?”

As I didn’t answer, Tsumei urged her by clicking her chin once more.

“…… Ah, yes.”

I couldn’t help but nod her head.

Perhaps the reason Tsumei called me was that she wasn’t dangerous or anything like the other guys thought.

It’s more like a simple business.

But the eyes of my friends were very annoying.

If anyone sees it, they’ll know they’re really going to be eaten.

I let out a sigh inside, but I didn’t express it outwardly and got up from my seat.

Anyway, for Tsumei, I won’t even be treated as a pre-dinner dish, so it’s okay. First of all, you don’t have a place to live.

“What… …. Well then, have a nice weekend.”

After roughly saying goodbye to my displeased classmates, I followed Tsumei as she was about to leave the classroom.

Finally, I briefly made eye contact with Beatrice, and she was also looking at me with subtle eyes.

Of course, as much as I knew to some extent what was going on behind the scenes other than me and Tsumei, the meaning of those eyes was quite different compared to the other guys.

Should I say it’s embarrassing, or should I say it’s somehow displeased?

Even though I know that I have a relationship with Tsumei, did it feel different when I saw them together?

It felt like the vigilance that had faded quite a bit over the past few days was about to be revived very slightly.

‘Jeep.’

Well, it can’t be helped.

I shyly scratched my cheek and left the classroom.

*****

Follow Tsumei to the dean’s office on the top floor of the main building.

It wasn’t particularly awkward as I had visited once before.

I’m not used to it, so I sat down on one side of the sofa with a fairly comfortable attitude.

He’s still a soft guy. To the point where my body feels a little sluggish.

Somehow, it felt more comfortable than the bed in the dormitory tower.

‘Is it because it’s a fixture in the dean’s office?’

It’s because it’s the private room of the most powerful person in this academy.

It wasn’t unusual.

I reached out for the sweets on the plate that just happened to be decorating the table.

In case anyone is not a dragon who loves sugar, there are many kinds of sweets.

Anyway, as I put the biscuit in my mouth and chewed it, Tsumei, who had settled down across from me, glanced at me with inexplicable eyes.

“You… ….”

Why are you like that?

I tilted my head and replied roughly.

“Yes, dean.”

But Tsumei did not immediately follow her words.

He just scans me up and down, as if he wants to see all the oddballs.

She pursed her lips for a moment, then waved her hand with her puzzled expression.

“No, no. He eats a lot.”

“…… ? Yes, what.”

After answering lightly, I picked up another snack.

Tsumei also took out a lollipop from there.

This time it was grape flavor.

‘Hmm.’

Looking at the scene, I thought.

Sometimes I wonder, how many lollipops do you carry around?

It looks like they don’t use a separate subspace, and it looks like they just take out whatever they catch from their inside pockets and eat it.

‘Is this an emergency food concept? No, an emergency snack?’

It was around the time I was filling my head with such silly thoughts.

“So… ….”

Chomping on the candy, Tsumei glanced out the window before pulling her speechless.

“It’s been a week already. How do you feel?”

I tilted my head slightly.

“If you say appreciation?”

“Academy life. Are you satisfied?”

“Ah.”

At Tsumei’s words, I let out a short exclamation.

And without much hesitation, he immediately nodded.

“Yeah, it’s pretty fun.”

An immediate answer.

Tsumei’s eyes narrowed.

“…… Okay?”

I nodded silently again and thought for a moment.

Putting aside all other useless worries, thinking about it, these short five-day academy life was definitely okay.

No, to be honest, it was quite fresh.

And it was fun.

Still, my mental age is in my mid-twenties, and at first I wondered if I would be able to adapt to this new school life…….

Adaptation was quicker than I thought, and the direction was also quite positive.

Even if you say students, is it because most of them are adults?

The age of ‘Dante’ I saw through the status window at the time of being possessed was also 19… ….

“Right, well.”

It feels like a mixture of high school and college, so it seems to fit roughly. What is this academy?

I buried myself in the sofa with an unpretentious smile.

“I am satisfied. Not bad.”

“… ….”

Tsumei didn’t answer, but her expression definitely softened.

He’s a character who is secretly happy when the academy is praised, even if he doesn’t show it.

I reflected on my life for the past week.

‘A lot of things have definitely happened in many ways.’

My first meeting with Tsumei was very intense.

Even now, the sense of dragon fear I tasted at that time is vivid in my mind.

Not to mention the disconnected space.

When I came out of that goddamn space with a thunderbolt, I didn’t know I was sick, but I felt refreshed right away.

‘It’s like the entrance ceremony and the tower. Ah, I was surprised when I met Richie. Don’t you hit the wall out of nowhere…….’

It’s only been five days, and I don’t know why I’ve been through so many intense things in that short period of time.

As I recalled many memories, I giggled.

Stand up once again.

I made eye contact with Tsumei, and spat out a word in a more certain tone.

“It’s a nice space, this academy.”

And, it wasn’t until then that Tsumei, who had kept her silence throughout, returned her proper response.

“…… Flaw.”

After her brief laugh, she glanced at me with a brighter look.

“That’s fine, well. I’m glad you seem to be having a good time.”

“Isn’t that obvious? It’s an opportunity someone gave me.”

The corners of Tsumei’s mouth twitched at my joke.

“This, talking about mouth……. Anyway, nothing comes out. Because this older sister doesn’t favor any particular student.”

Though he said so, his body was honest.

Chimei smiled smugly, and instead of pointing it out, I decided to keep playing with her.

“Of course, Mr. Tsumei treats all students fairly. I respect that!”

“…… Ha, true The more I look at him, the better he is.”

Tsumei blushed, but she didn’t look bad either.

I quickly continued talking because I thought it was time.

This is because it was judged to be the best opportunity for good impression work.

“Ah, come to think of it, he also made her horns new. If you think you didn’t have it in the first place, you were considerate of the other guys right? You’re also careful, dean. And… ….”

Maybe it was because I was just talking like that.

“… ….”

At that time, I didn’t notice.

That Tsumei was looking at me with bright, dim eyes as I was chatting excitedly to myself.

*****

The dragon’s eyes are special.

I’m not talking about simple eyesight, but in a slightly higher level.

This is not just a story limited to me.

Perhaps any life born as a ‘dragon’ would have done that.

So I was able to find out.

Also could be seen.

Simple expressions, eyes, attitudes and signs that are revealed on the outside. This means that it is possible to easily obtain information beyond such external factors.

It was an ability that I didn’t have much thought about before, but it’s different now.

‘These eyes aren’t useless, either.’

I think it’s fortunate.

Looking at Dante, who was throwing half-hearted, half-joking words in front of me, I raised the power of my ‘eyes’ just a little bit more.

Recalling memories.

-Yes, it’s pretty fun.

The kid in front of me found life here interesting.

– It’s a nice space, this academy.

To add a bit late, I evaluated my academy as a ‘good space’.

Because it’s the dragon’s eyes, because it’s the dragon’s gaze that sees through the truth.

That’s why I knew.

That wasn’t a lie.

Dante was a human child with a lot to hide…….

Nevertheless, the words he said at that moment contained sincerity.

Dante genuinely liked this week at the academy.

I’m glad I knew that.

Even if he has a plan, even if he has a lot to hide.

‘As long as that smile isn’t fake, it won’t matter.’

The reason why I founded the academy and remain as its dean.

The starting point is, after all, to give equal opportunities to all students.

*****

1. Dante cannot lie to Tsumei.

2. Dante cannot harm Tsumei and her academy. However, an exception is made when the opponent inflicts damage first.

3. At least once a week, Dante gives Tsumei an update.

4. Dante needs to get a teddy bear soon.