The Narrow-Eyed Villain of the Demon Academy

There was a reason why I suddenly suggested a thumb war to Samuel.

Even though my body's talent is specialized in assassination, including assassination magic, it's true that my physical abilities are even more outstanding.

However, I could never face the Headmaster in that way.

The Headmaster would have already grasped all of my abilities.

That's why I must train my magic even further.

Because only that can become my hidden card.

‘Of course, the Headmaster is the highest-ranking mage…….’

It's worth a shot, isn't it?

I opened my mouth to Samuel, who was staring at me with burning eyes.

“Well, are you ready?”

“What preparations are you talking about? Are you talking about preparations to kill you?”

“……Let's speak nicely.”

“It's like the farting person getting angry. I'm ready, so come on in.”

“Alright.”

Since he said so, I can't be playful either.

I will use all my abilities to face Samuel.

Besides, it's not easy to practice magic unless it's inside the dormitory like now.

It means it's a good opportunity for me.

To use stronger magic, I have to utilize Arsene's mark engraved on my neck, but I can't use it outside because others might see it…….

Hum-.

Hum-.

Samuel and I started to operate our mana with our fingers intertwined except for our thumbs.

At that moment, the tattoo engraved on my neck acted as a circuit, circulating mana throughout my body.

However.

Samuel didn't stop there.

“Brace yourself, you bastard.”

Hum-.

Suddenly, the shape of the tattoo expanded and appeared under Samuel's feet.

It was a kind of magic circle, which was the next level of my magic stage, a distant realm that I couldn't even dream of yet.

Hey, aren't you being too serious from the start?

“Uh, Mr. Samuel. What are you doing from the beginning?”

“Who threatened you to provoke me? It's your karma, so accept it.”

“……."

What a heartless bastard.

Would a demon with a lower magic level be able to live in frustration?

I'm on the verge of tears.

Tears.

However, Samuel never intended to back down.

Rather, he started to distort the surrounding air as if he was about to prepare even stronger magic.

Uh, um.

I think he's really angry.

Is this going to end before I even attack?

“We haven't even started yet. Please calm down, Mr. Samuel!”

“Shut up, today will be your death anniversary.”

“No, listen.”

I hurriedly stopped Samuel.

If you come on too strong, there's no point in training.

In the first place, I suggested this thumb war to Samuel for training purposes.

I gained a lot of mana after consuming Crete's body.

: Race - [ Half Demon ]

: Tendency - [ Chaos ]

: Talent - [ Position Exchange 'IV' ]

: Traits - [ Interest ] [ Immersion ] [ Killing Intent ‘Ⅴ’ ] [ Abyss ] [ Mana Manipulation ‘Ⅴ’ ] [ Eyes of Arrogance ] [ Inner Image ]

: Mana - [ 8021 ]

“Huh.”

As I opened the status window, admiration leaked out of my mouth.

It feels like just yesterday when I possessed Adel's body.

Now, the modifier 'monster' is not an exaggeration at all.

And I also saw a newly added trait called Inner Image.

It probably means the realization of an inner image.

‘It's a trait that Adel didn't originally have.’

Rather, it would be more accurate to see it as Crete's legacy.

Crete's Mana Heart Method and Gu Poison…….

Thanks to that, I was able to acquire the Inner Image Wyvern.

It was just scary when I think about it.

He was truly a giving tree itself.

“You lowly creature, where are you looking?”

“……Let's start.”

At Samuel's urging, I took my eyes off the status window and released my thumb.

Actually, it's a thumb war where you don't use your thumb.

So, it's not a thumb war.

Soon.

As soon as our match started.

Hum-.

We both put a protective magic on our thumbs.

It was similar to the barrier that Besaha, the mage I fought when I invaded the Imperial Academy, had on his body.

Actually, it's safe to say it's the same.

Samuel let out a feigned admiration after seeing me perfectly covered in protective magic.

“You've become quite proficient in a month.”

“It's thanks to your good teaching, Mr. Samuel.”

“Don't flatter me, that won't stop your death.”

“…….”

Once I'm done with my magic training, you're getting ten flicks on the forehead as punishment.

You'll think you're actually dead.

I gritted my teeth and cast a spell.

Pazzz…….

Suddenly, black electricity sparked in front of my thumb.

A new technique I learned while taking Samuel's magic class.

‘Dark Lightning.’

It meant black lightning, and it was a technique that could fill in my weakness of lacking long-range skills.

“Then, here I go.”

I muttered softly.

And then I shot Dark Lightning towards Samuel's thumb.

And that was the moment.

Pazzzzzzuk-!

My Dark Lightning collided with Samuel's barrier, creating a tremendous shockwave.

Electricity splashed everywhere like raindrops, and the inside of the dormitory shook violently as if there was an earthquake.

The black current was very rough, as if it was going to break through all of Samuel's barriers.

Samuel smirked as he saw my attack.

“It's not bad, but your current can't penetrate my shield.”

“Humph, we'll see what's long and short when we measure it.”

“You fool, do you have to measure the length of a mountain and a tree to realize the difference?”

How foolish.

As Samuel muttered with a sneer, his shield eventually shattered with a clang.

I didn't miss that opportunity.

Pazzzzzzuk-.

I fired the black current towards Samuel once again.

However,

“No way.”

Hum-.

Samuel immediately created a shield to easily block my attack and then immediately went on the offensive.

Damn it.

I made a frustrated expression.

I didn't expect my attack to be blocked so easily.

But it couldn't be helped.

My magic was still at an immature level compared to Samuel's.

The problem is whether I can block Samuel's next attack…….

“Wouldn't you like to call it a draw?”

“Hmph, I refuse.”

Samuel's sharp refusal.

I frowned and sighed.

Well, now that it's come to this, I can't back down.

Didn't they say that even if you enter a tiger's den, you can survive if you keep your wits about you?

There has never been a mistake among the words of the sages from the past.

"Chew it up."

Samuel's thorns began to rush towards my thumb, which was making a determined expression.

It felt like a speed faster than the speed of sound.

Ugh.

I had no choice but to cheer for the barrier protecting my thumb.

Go for it, strength.

Go for it, strength!

Perhaps thanks to my desperate cheering.

Clang-!

Although my shield was shattered by Samuel's thorns.

"Where are you looking? That's the 'afterimage' of my thumb."

"Y-You coward……!"

"Humph, the coward isn't me, but you, who are merciless to a beginner!"

After dodging Samuel's attack with godlike thumb movements, I pointed my index finger at Samuel.

"Damn it……!"

Perhaps he thought my words were right, Samuel's face turned red without any rebuttal.

It was certainly an encouraging achievement to have dodged Samuel's first attack, but at this rate, it was obvious that I would lose.

Hoo.

I took a deep breath and calmly closed my eyes.

"I don't even know if your eyes are closed or open."

"Shut up."

After snapping at the wicked Samuel who was attacking me personally, I pictured an image in my head.

How can I use even stronger magic?

'Let's picture an image.'

The opponent in front of me is not Samuel, but the Headmaster.

I repeated that in my mind.

Luzian, a demigod who is already on par with Crete and the Sword Saint, or perhaps even stronger than their aged selves.

I haven't reached the level of a demigod yet.

In fact, it's ridiculous for me to even talk about the distant realm of a demigod in my current state.

I'm still not able to properly handle the mana I gained from consuming Crete's body.

So, it's like this.

Dark Lightning-.

Crackle, crackle, crackle-.

As I chanted the name of the magic in my mind, black lightning the size of my forearm appeared above my thumb.

"……Are you really crazy?"

Perhaps he misunderstood it as me wanting to try it seriously, Samuel summoned dozens of layers of shields in front of his thumb.

I shook my head from side to side at Samuel.

"I'm just frustrated because I can't see the answer."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

How.

Should I explain it?

I fell into thought for a moment.

Even if Samuel's brain couldn't give me a clear answer to my current worries, it would at least suggest the direction I should take.

However, I couldn't help but feel uneasy about the attitude Samuel showed in the auditorium.

‘Samuel seemed pleased while listening to the Headmaster's speech.’

Then, can Samuel and I really not confront each other?

Thoughts like, perhaps the Headmaster has already approached Samuel, vaguely surfaced in my mind and gradually became more concrete.

"Mr. Samuel."

"Why are you calling me all of a sudden? You seem very serious today."

Samuel, who was about to attack my thumb with dozens of thorns, stopped his magic and asked.

I opened my mouth to Samuel.

"Can I trust you until the very end?"

Samuel was silent for a moment.

Then he spoke.

"Trust me, like I trust your absurd actions."

Suddenly, I remembered what Samuel had said when he revealed my identity at the Temple of Gluttony.

A smile soon spread across my lips.

Yes.

Samuel was originally like this.

Grumbling, but more reliable than anyone else…….

"But I won't go easy on you."

Whoosh-.

Taking advantage of the gap, Samuel's thorn pierced my finger.

Y-You unethical…！

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