Taming The Villainesses - Chapter 52.2

(EP-52.2) Theo #1

052 – Silver Rookie Theo #1

… Let’s just say that it was like that.

“But-.”

However, Benjamin suddenly spoke in a worried tone.

“But the SILVERS saw the fight. Those guys were the ones who condoned Efside’s tyranny… They may not like Theo-nim.”

“SILVERS? Who are they?”

At my question, Benjamin fixed his glasses.

“Those from 100th to 500th rank make up the section of the Silver Brooch. The Silver Brooch Warriors are the mainstay warriors both inside and outside Ark. The alliance they have created is called ‘SILVERS’.”

Was that like some middle class fraternity?

According to Benjamin’s explanation, SILVERS set the rank and order.

Under such a discipline, the lower Bronze Class had no choice but to tremble.

It seemed that the harassment of Bronze Class like the one committed by Efside was also part of the ‘hierarchy’.

“Well then, I just have to deal with those lot.”

“Theo-nim should be careful. I know that you have a good backbone, but try not to act too directly….”

‘I see.’

Anyway, this seemed to fit me just fine.

“Thanks for letting me know.”

“No problem. Rather, it seems that the rumors in Angmar were true!”

“… Rumors?”

“I heard that Theo-nim fights for the poor and the powerless! People like slaves, children, and the elderly!”

“Ah.”

“The Slave Rights Act was also said to be Theo-nim’s idea. When I heard that story, I wondered if such a law would also be adapted outside of Angmar!”

“Uhm, ok?”

“That’s why you chose to enter the Academy with the failing grade of a Bronze Class, right!?”

… What were you talking about?

As I was activating Calm Thinking to comprehend his words, Benjamin added.

“ ‘Don’t give up on people who are in trouble and in need.’ Isn’t that the kind of message you’re sending!? Actually, to tell the truth, I am also a slave and orphan…”

Hans, who sat next to him, was shocked by the sudden revelation.

“What the… really? I had no idea.”

“I had to grit my teeth and work hard… That’s how I got admitted here, with a scholarship given by the Church.”

Benjamin then told me that I was the hope for the slaves or the hero of the poor.

Me… A hero of the poor…

I, indeed, implemented policies for the above, but it was not ‘specifically’ for them.

I was simply trying to put out the fire so that they wouldn’t be dissatisfied and cause a rebellion.

So, all this talk made me feel like an uninvited guest at a party…

Anyway.

It seemed that I was quite popular with slaves and the poor.

Supported by monsters such as Gorgor, slaves, or ostracized outsiders.

Perhaps this was fitting for a villain and a Demon King.

* * *

Two days after the duel.

After 48 hours.

The enrollment period had successfully ended.

Now, you could no longer change your subjects even if you wanted to, and everyone’s schedule had been confirmed.

Today was Wednesday.

It was time to listen to my first lecture in Ark.

The first lecture was a subject called ‘Understanding Ancient Dead Language’, taught by Professor Balan.

Wouldn’t learning the language of death allow me to understand the words ‘Halpas’ or ‘Agares’ that I could read and reveal the mysteries of magic?

Then, it might be possible to cure Aira’s psychosis, who was a high-ranking Mage.

Even if it was not possible, I might discover my magical and mysterious powers as a descendant of the Demon King. Regardless, this was a good lecture with many advantages for me.

“But where the heII is it!?”

Fortunately, the lecture started at 9 and I was able to arrive at the lecture hall in time, after wandering around looking for it.

Slide~.

When I opened the sliding door and entered, there were already several people in the classroom. Furthermore, their chests were full of silver and gold brooches.

━Is that guy Theo Gospel?

━Did you see the duel a few days ago? That Efside guy and he-.

━It did not look like he can really fight. And he doesn’t seem to have any magic skills. Why would such a guy want to learn Dead Language?

━He controlled an ogre. Maybe he’s a Magician?

Whisper~.

They tried to talk in secret. However, with my sensitive fairy ears, I could hear all those bas†ards. Stop gossiping already!

It seemed that rumors about me had already spread because of the duel that took place two days ago.

I sat down in a comfortable corner seat and took out a notebook as well as a pen. Then, as I slowly looked around, the empty classroom began to fill up one by one.

Strangely, no one wanted to sit next to me…

… It was honestly a little sad.

From what I could see, all the others appeared to be close friends.

Well, studying was something done alone anyway. I just felt that group assignments might be more difficult to handle or something…

Soon, all the seats were occupied and only the one next to me was empty.

Slide~.

At this time, someone opened the door and entered the classroom. It was a girl with silver hair fluttering over her shoulder and impressive red eyes.

‘Mirna Draco.’

It was Mirna Draco.

She looked around and frowned when she saw that there were no seats available. It was too late – she must have thought so.

Then, after seeing the empty seat, she began to move one step at a time.

But when she realized that it was me who would be her neighbor, her eyes widened.