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Translator: Nemui
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◈ Reincarnated as the Villain's Heir
Chapter 60: Rinrin's Warning
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"Sorry about using the student guidance room."
Apparently, Rinrin wanted to discuss something in the staff room that she did not want many people to hear.
I did not mind, but this certainly might make people think I had done something.
Though I had done plenty of things far beyond student guidance.
"It is late, but first, thank you for the matter with Lilisha. Ever since she fought you, she has had a better expression."
"Her roots are not bad. Especially lately, she seems to have become rivals with Leticia."
"Just as I thought. Those two seem opposite, but their roots are the same."
"They hate losing and have strong feelings toward something. They are very similar."
In particular, Leticia's focus was the country, while Lilisha's was her house, but there was no real difference.
Only the target was different.
Recently, though, I had not seen that side of Lilisha as much.
Far from getting very frustrated when she lost to me, she sometimes stared off into space.
Well, she was the kind of person who stalked me even to the bathroom.
"Changing the subject, you have already heard about the Three Powers, yes?"
"They are the people who suddenly expanded their influence inside the academy, starting with that Muto. If you had not come, we might have fought."
"I happened to be worried about you. When I came, it was exactly as I expected."
"I understand what you want. You want me to do something about them, right?"
Even when I answered with composure, Rinrin's stiff expression did not soften.
After taking a breath to calm herself, Rinrin spoke.
"No. Do not fight the Three Powers."
"Me? Against the Three Powers?"
"They are summon-poss... Summon Masters, are they not? During my time as a court magician, I heard about them. Summon Masters are dangerous."
"That is unlike you, sensei. Are you scared?"
When I lightly provoked her, Rinrin glared at me sharply.
Reflecting that I might have gone too far, I returned to the topic.
"Sensei, do you know the contracted demons or magic beasts of the Three Powers?"
"By chance. I saw their duels, and they are likely the Thirty-Two Pillars of the Netherworld."
"The Thirty-Two Pillars of the Netherworld... Those things said to have been contracted by conquerors and rulers of each era?"
"I doubted my own eyes. When I brought this matter back and raised it at the faculty meeting, the conclusion was that they are likely the Thirty-Two Pillars of the Netherworld."
Togari contracting with Wind Demon Kamaitachi was probably also the result of Muto feeding him information.
Otherwise, an ordinary student could not possibly have knowledge of summoning.
And the one who fed information to Muto was probably...
"Alphys, we will take charge of this matter. Do not fight them."
"Even in a duel?"
"Most of the students who dueled the Three Powers became terrified, and some have even withdrawn voluntarily."
"Are you saying that could happen to me too?"
This time, I glared at Rinrin.
"Yes. Even you cannot beat them."
"You are blunt. Rinrin-sensei, you know this magic sword Disbaleid, right?"
"What if the one who once defeated that magic sword was a human who carried one corner of the Thirty-Two Pillars of the Netherworld?"
"That is frightening. So what will you teachers do about those Thirty-Two Pillars of the Netherworld?"
"It means this is no longer a problem that can be kept within the academy."
In truth, the history of magic sword Disbaleid and the Eldia Empire was not recognized correctly.
What Rinrin knew was probably the mistaken history that had spread.
But even if I passionately explained it here, she would not believe me, and at worst, it would start a fight.
In that case, it was enough for only Hiyori and me to know the truth.
"Mnya, mnya... I cannot cut anymore... Mnya..."
Hiyori was sleeping comfortably.
Since the Emperor Worm, the only decent things she had cut were magical creatures.
I did feel sorry for making her bored.
I also felt sorry toward Rinrin, who was speaking with a serious expression.
Sorry my magic sword is like this.
"For the time being, our job is to stop those trying to withdraw voluntarily. We cannot allow those with proper hearts to rot."
"When you were a court magician, Rinrin-sensei, you removed people with improper hearts too, right? I understand how you feel."
"Oh, you know a lot."
"You said it during your self-introduction."
"No, I did not say that much..."
I had let my tongue slip a little.
This was what happened when I accidentally spoke from my game knowledge.
At least in front of students, Rinrin had not said that she had exposed the misconduct of unfit colleagues one after another and driven them out.
At times like this, change the topic.
"Speaking of the Three Powers..."
"Umyu."
Oh crap. Something had poked its face out of my bag.
Hey, seriously?
"...Alphys. What is that?"
"Sorry. It seems a monster I subjugated the other day somehow slipped into my bag."
"Then I will subjugate it immediately."
"Ah, wait. This one does not seem hostile."
Even to myself, I thought I was saying something embarrassingly childish.
I rarely panicked about anything, but this was bad.
There had not even been an academy expulsion route in the game.
"Alphys, tell me honestly."
"Yes, actually..."
I explained everything to Rinrin from start to finish.
While Rinrin listened silently, level twenty climbed out of the bag and curled up on my lap.
Doing whatever she wanted, huh?
"So that is what happened. If it is that Mirei, she might do it."
"So if anything happens, I will take responsibility. Could you overlook it?"
"I cannot decide that by my own discretion. The other teachers will not stay silent."
"But this thing is incredibly strong. If she is released into the wild carelessly, she could cause more damage than the Emperor Worm."
That was true.
After all, she had clung to me and come out of that research institute's arena.
It was lucky that she happened to grow attached to me, but if not, she would have caused enormous damage.
"This is... truly troublesome."
"I am sorry. I cannot cause trouble for you, so I will consult my family."
"Yes. That would help."
Because I said my family, Rinrin seemed to understand.
Naturally, she did not press any further.
And so, when I actually brought it home and consulted my family, a school rule allowing pets on campus was established the next day.
Even with specified conditions and such, both the teachers and the students were confused by this.
Really, all sorts of incomprehensible things happened in the world.
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