I Became the Heavenly Demon of the Academy

Enforcer (1)

“Imperial Secret Intelligence Service… why?”

Hearing Carol’s words, the swordsman who had been brushing his white beard for a while raised his eyes and asked.

“How much do you know about Diabolus Pretum?”

“I don’t know too much, but they’re a group that’s been active in the darkness of the Empire for quite some time.”

“These are the guys who led the academy raid. Tobias was in charge.”

“What did he do?”

“Killed. without even leaving a body. In addition, we also dealt with twenty warlocks under his command.”

“I heard that someone killed a warlock, but it was you.”

“I judged that there would be no good in revealing my true identity, so I am only telling His Highness the Swordsman.”

“Well thought of that. You never know where the information might leak out. Yes, is this enough ability?”

“yes. I can see them as enemies.”

widely.

The swordsman quickly took a sip of the tea and put the cup down.

“If you are a student, go to the academy like a student. The Imperial Secret Intelligence Service is not suitable for academy students to come and go.”

The swordsman expressed his refusal in a firm tone.

“Do I look like a normal student?”

For a moment, a bitter look appeared on the swordsman’s face.

“No. no, that’s more to say. You don’t have to go this way already. Even if you don’t have to step out, there are enough adults in the empire to do this for you.”

As they moved around the battlefield, there were many cases where even young children came out with swords. He had no choice but to raise his sword in the name of serving the empire, but even decades later, those children would often appear in his dreams. The swordsman never hesitated if necessary, but since he was a human, he couldn’t help but regret it from time to time, and the swordsman’s eyes looked at Carol, and the children were projected.

I couldn’t help it with the children who had already come out to the battlefield, but I can’t stop the boy who dared to walk into hell. The swordsman thought so and refused Carol’s request.

“I understand that people of my age consider me an adult.”

“Of course it is. To do this kind of work at your age… You’re still young, isn’t life worth it? The moment you enter the Imperial Secret Intelligence Service, you will see the hell of public interest with your own eyes. You can never go back to your old life.”

“It doesn’t matter if it’s hell. It’s not scary at all.”

Carol stared at the swordsman with unwavering eyes.

“…Is there a reason you’re doing this? It doesn’t seem like simple hate.”

“Two of my students almost lost their lives to the predators. Isn’t that reason enough?”

“I know that you are a disciple, but you did not receive an example from a teacher.”

“Even so, it cannot be denied.”

“Just because a student is threatened with his life, there is no need for a master to sacrifice himself by walking into hell.”

“Is there any parent who would stand still when their child almost lost their life?”

“You guys…”

Only then did the swordsman begin to understand what Carol was thinking.

“They and I are no longer living under the same sky.”

“No, no. Master and disciple do not have a parental relationship. Even if they are real parents, they will rarely act like you. how….”

The swordsman shook his head and spat out words as if sighing. As the swordsman felt, Carol was obviously distorted somewhere. I don’t know what the hell happened to make me think like that.

“It doesn’t matter what His Highness the Swordsman says. It’s important that I think so. Anyway, I was thinking of killing them all by myself. If you’re going to do it, wouldn’t it be better to do it more efficiently?”

this is already unanswered Carol’s faith was not something that could be broken. If so, I’d rather help. Even for the empire, this would be better. After thinking about it for a while, the swordsman decided that.

“You don’t want to simply join the Imperial Secret Intelligence Service, do you?”

“yes. As I expected, there will definitely be a separate department in charge of armed forces.”

“I’m not planning on making it. So please put it there?”

“yes. As much as possible, even solo missions.”

“…I’ll review it positively.”

The swordsman laughed bitterly and replied.

“thank you. And Her Highness, Princess Riena…”

“My Highness, I will definitely take responsibility, so go away. I have other things to do.”

“All right. then.”

Watching Carol bow and leave, the swordsman’s head became confused. It would be a huge help if you put it on your own, but…

“You seem to be in a lot of trouble.”

An elderly attendant who was silently listening to the conversation next to him poured tea into an empty teacup and spoke politely to the swordsman.

“Clap. I want to find out how to meet a guy like that in his later years and make him care.”

“Originally, children don’t get what they want.”

“There is a degree to that, too, that guy is too severe.”

“Sometimes it’s a way to keep quiet and watch.”

“I guess so. He’s the kind of guy who will find his own way.”

While drinking tea quietly, the swordsman prayed. I hope you never have to regret this decision.

* * *

“Are you interested in the history or geography of the fortified continent?”

The academic schedule must have been suspended as well. Whenever I had free time, I would lock myself in the library and read a book, and Selina looked at me curiously with her eyes wide open.

After that incident, the students also reduced their activities, so Selina and I were the only ones left in the large library.

“I have work to do. Are you okay? You must have been attacked by demons.”

“yes. Fortunately, it was not difficult to defeat them because they were relatively weak. I’m familiar with suppression magic.”

I couldn’t help but laugh out loud when Selina exaggeratedly showed off her slender arms.

“Soon there will be war.”

I suddenly remembered what I saw at the Imperial Council and said to Selina.

“In fact, the top of our family was already preparing. Logistics movement was unusual. However, if Prince Carol says so… it won’t be on a normal scale.”

“There is a high possibility that calls will spread across continents.”

“…I should inform the family. This will be a sure opportunity.”

“okay. You can invest a little more boldly.”

As I expected, this will never end sooner. As a result of judging by looking at the history of the continent, it seems that demonic beings are more deeply rooted than I thought. Although the name of the group was different at that time. There was some flow.

The power of the Empire is mighty, but not united. Considering what he saw at the Imperial Council, he seemed to think of his opponent as a prey rather than a serious opponent. The possibility of an unexpected blow could not be ruled out.

I couldn’t find a detailed map because it seemed like it was classified, but a rough map of the continents existed, befitting a huge library. In addition, by analyzing and synthesizing various books, I was able to fill in the details quite a bit.

If you think about what you have to do, geography is something you must learn unconditionally. I memorized all the books I had read enough to draw in my head while reconstructing them. A detailed operational map will be provided by the intelligence department, but there is a possibility that it is not enough.

It was the same in Moorim, but the more thorough the preparation, the better.

“By any chance… where are you going?”

Selina, who was staring at the books stacked like a tower next to me, asked cautiously.

“I think I will go out of the academy more often in the future.”

“okay.”

“If that happens, I won’t be able to visit the library often.”

“Um… I see…”

Selina pursed her lips in regret.

“I’m not dropping out of the academy, so you don’t have to act like you won’t see me forever.”

“yes. Although it may not be of much help, if you need even the strength of our family, please tell us at any time.”

“okay. thanks.”

“What. It’s nothing compared to what Prince Carol did for us. And maybe… if it wasn’t for Prince Carl, I could have been the demon who ran amok…”

* * *

late evening.

While I was taking a break in my room, I received an unexpected visitor.

“stellar.”

“Hello, Prince Carol.”

Stella came to my room and greeted me politely.

“What’s going on in my room? this evening.”

“I have a favor to ask you.”

“ask?”

Stella started talking hesitantly.

“Um… can you teach me about that martial art?”

“It is impossible.”

“Is that so… I’m sorry for asking too much.”

Stella bowed her head, as if to some extent expecting me to refuse.

“Since there is a crucial difference between you, the princess, and Yulia, I cannot teach you martial arts.”

“What kind of…?”

“It’s a difference in priorities. What do you value most?”

“…to obey the will of God. Because that is what a warrior is.”

“That is why it is impossible.”

“Isn’t it natural for imperial citizens to act according to the will of the gods?”

“Of course not.”

“…”

Stella, who was about to say something to refute my words, fell silent again.

“Even if thousands or tens of thousands were slaughtered according to God’s will, you would consider it unavoidable. It is God’s will.”

“If God said so, there must be a reason.”

“There’s no guarantee that it’s just for humans. Maybe God really said that. Couldn’t someone from the Church or the Holy Kingdom have lied in the name of God?”

“Princess Karl’s remarks… are unconventional enough to be handed over to the Inquisition in the Holy Land.”

“I don’t believe in God. They also do not believe in God’s perfection. They also do not believe in the omnipotence of God. And this is not a holy kingdom, but an empire.”

“that….”

Stella flinched and stared at me without blinking.

“In the first place, there is a sacred sword called the Holy Sword, and if you are at your level, you will become strong enough quickly without learning from me. Why do you even do this?”

“I felt the lack of strength through this incident. If only I had been stronger, if only I had been more competent. We could have prevented this catastrophe before it happened…”

As if sincerely thinking that, Stella let out a deep sigh.

“You have a good spirit, but as long as you prioritize gods over humans, you will surely make a big mistake someday. So I cannot teach you martial arts.”

Where there is light, there is darkness, and the darkness of the Church and the Holy Kingdom must also exist. I wasn’t sure if Stella could get over it. If the existence of a hero is simply a puppet of a god, it could be a more dangerous existence than a devil depending on the situation.

“If it’s not God’s will, then what should I follow? I don’t understand.”

“Human will. Humans are not God’s playthings. Even if a god gives a revelation or an order from a holy country, you should be able to make a judgment on your own, not by God’s will, but by constantly doubting and researching instead of accepting it ignorantly.”

“Doubting God’s will…”

From Stella’s point of view, who has been educated and raised to follow God’s will since birth, my words will seem impossible.

“If you’re determined to break even the Holy Sword, if your priority is to become a human instead of a god, then you might think about it again.”

“…All right.”

Stella hung her shoulders weakly and walked out of the room. As always, the choice is Stella’s own. If there is a kite, the day will come when we will talk again.

* * *

“Princess Carol.”

About a week after the conversation with the swordsman. An elderly attendant who had been quiet next to the swordsman was waiting for me in the lobby inside Helios Hall.

“yes. hello.”

“The results are in.”

“Isn’t the decision still over?”

“The decision has already been finalized. There was such a thing, but there is no one among the members of the Imperial Council who would oppose it. Even if there was, there was no atmosphere in which to speak out against it.”

“That’s right, but.”

As long as the academy is attacked and the young students are killed, those who rebel in such an atmosphere will be treated as traitors.

“First of all, the details of the establishment of the Imperial Secret Intelligence Service have been decided. Opinions are divided on whether or not to include it in the horror content.”

“It is likely to be included. It must also be meant as a warning.”

“yes. I think so too. The Imperial Secret Intelligence Service will be divided into several departments. Please accept this for now.”

“This…?”

The old man handed me a small card that fit in one hand. Seeing the energy circulating on its own, it didn’t seem like a normal item.

“You can think of it as an identification card proving the executioner. It may not seem like much, but it is the essence of imperial magic, encrypted to a level that makes counterfeiting impossible. As you can see just by looking at this, preparations to launch the Secret Intelligence Service are already over. After the parliamentary resolution, it will take effect immediately after His Majesty’s approval.”

“executor?”

“yes. In the future, Prince Karl will be given the status of an enforcer of the special task force under the Imperial Secret Service. As you wished, it could be seen as a department in charge of actual force. We plan to become a group with enormous authority within the empire, even more so than the Heretic Questioner in the Holy Land.”

“It must be dangerous.”

The power of omnipotence, historically, has gone awry far more often than it has been used properly. The fact that they went this far means that the empire is sincere in its own way. Of course, how you use power is important, and from my point of view, there was nothing wrong with having a lot of authority.

“yes. So, this also means that His Highness the Swordsman trusts Prince Carl that much.”

“Please make sure to say thank you to His Highness the Swordsman.”

“I will do that. Enough then.”

Looking at the back of the old man as he left, he touched the executioner’s ID card. It felt like the basic preparations had now been completed.