Chapter 11 : The Villainess’s Magic Practice (2)

The magic practice began.

The professor instructed us not to rely solely on formulas but to create fireballs directly using our own mana.

“Believe in your potential. You can do it.”

As students created fireballs one by one, Lucy’s clearly stood out.

As expected, is it because she has the makings of a great mage?

The professor also did not hold back her praise.

“Very well done! That’s it! Now try to maintain your mana stably.”

The huge flame that had been there just moments ago turned small and stable.

The others who were watching also created their own fireballs, not wanting to be outdone.

I was making one similar in size to Lucy’s and playing with it.

But then, I felt a sharp gaze from somewhere.

When I turned my head, it was the professor.

“Miss Aria Terez. You can fool other people’s eyes, but not the professor’s. Do it properly.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

When I concentrated my mana a little more, my fireball burned even more fiercely.

Satisfied with that, the professor went to guide other students.

Truly, her eyes are amazing.

“Everyone did well! See! You can do it, right? The beginning of magic is believing in yourself. If I don’t believe in myself, who will believe in me? Always have confidence and show your belief, passion, and persistence in what you can do.”

With the professor’s words, the lecture was finished.

To attend the next lecture, I headed to the elemental magic lecture hall.

As soon as I sat down, the professor came in, checked the attendance, and immediately started the lecture.

“I took a day off last time due to personal reasons, so I will give you a supplementary lecture next time.”

At this, the students’ expressions darkened, but the professor smiled brightly.

“Speak up if you have any complaints.”

A moment of silence flowed through the lecture hall.

The professor continued the lecture with a satisfied look.

If we measured mana last time, today we would learn how to give properties to mana.

“Okay, today, let’s simply make fireballs.”

Then, a student raised their hand and asked.

“Professor Cesari Soleil already taught us that during the magic theory and practice lecture.”

Before the student could finish, the professor’s eyes turned fierce.

After muttering something, she ran out of the lecture hall.

A little while later, the elemental magic teaching assistant came in.

“Due to the professor’s personal reasons, today’s class is over. Please note that there will be a supplementary lecture in the future.”

After finishing all the morning lectures, Clea also joined us, and we all went to the cafeteria together.

The female students who were close to Clea are known to have dropped out of school due to family matters.

That’s what it seems like on the surface.

I went into the cafeteria and sat down to choose a menu, and Clea said.

“I’ll have a salad.”

“Is a salad enough? Order more.”

“No, a salad is enough. I’m on a diet.”

As soon as we ordered food, the dishes came out quickly. It was a speed that couldn’t be seen anywhere else.

After finishing the meal, we strolled around a nearby park and talked about the joint training next week.

Clea knew more information than I thought.

“I am the lady of the Solark dukedom, who is called the Golden, so this much is basic.”

I agreed with Clea’s statement that information is important to make money.

“What worries me the most is camping in the forest at night. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. There will be a lot of bugs….”

Most of the academy students are from noble families, so they are more afraid of bugs than monsters.

When I said not to worry and that I had a plan, she smiled brighter than usual.

“Really? That’s a relief. That’s what I was most worried about… So, what’s the plan?”

HE SAID

When I took out the bug spray from my subspace pocket, Clea’s face scrunched up.

“Are you kidding me? You want me to believe that?”

“This one will be enough.”

“……”

Not only Eve but also Clea are glaring at me with their eyes, they sure have a talent.

Even when I said it was a joke and to trust me, they just looked at me as if they had no faith in me at all.

I didn’t know my credibility was this low.

As we talked, it was already time for the magical combat lecture.

After changing our clothes, we entered the training grounds, and various golems welcomed us.

There were many different types, from children’s toys to killing machines.

While we were examining the golems, the professor approached us.

“Is everyone ready? Today we’ll be training with these golems.”

The professor activated the weak golems first, saying we would take a step-by-step test.

But something is not right. The golems’ eyes are unusual?

Could it be that they have been illegally modified?

While I was wondering, a student mustered the courage to ask.

“Professor, isn’t it illegal to arbitrarily modify golems?”

“Yes, it’s illegal.”

The students were speechless at the professor’s confident words.

As soon as the student that the professor pointed at stepped forward, the golem attacked.

He hurriedly put up a shield to block it, but it eventually collapsed after only three attacks.

The professor, who supported the fallen student, looked at the rest of the students.

“Is there anything else you’re curious about?”

She seemed satisfied that we couldn’t make a peep.

She then called out students in order to take the test.

The students who passed the first stage went to the left, and the students who failed were made to run laps around the training grounds.

“Weaklings. You can’t even pass the first stage, you must be lacking in stamina. Keep running until the end of class!”

The students who failed started running under the supervision of the golem.

The professor’s corners of her lips turned up as she watched the scene, it was eerie.

“If you can’t pass the second stage, you will become like them.”

The professor’s appearance, stimulating us, shows the true aspect of a teacher.

They say that the teachings of a teacher are as high as the sky, and that’s so true.

I didn’t expect it to be this much.

After the second stage golem test, only 7 people survived.

Our Harem Club, plus three other top-ranked students.

Amidst the intense tension, the third stage golem appeared.

I could feel an overwhelming presence as if looking at a veteran who had won a hundred battles.

The moment the student who stepped forward first tried to take an offensive stance, the golem’s preemptive strike began.

They were instantly caught off guard and fell.

“Enemies won’t wait for you on the battlefield!”

No one could answer the professor’s sharp rebuke.

Before we could even catch our breath, the first three were eliminated.

Number 4, Clea, stepped forward. She fought quite well, but it was not enough. She was caught in a clever trick and eventually collapsed.

Number 5, Lucy, countered with light magic. However, whether it was because the golem’s magic resistance was great, she did not inflict much damage.

Number 6, Eve, also fought bravely, but soon her stamina ran out.

Finally, number 7, it was my turn.

“I have high expectations for our student.”

With the professor’s somewhat burdensome words, I dropped my plan to end it casually.

More than that, since when did I become the professor’s student?

I put up a shield to block the golem’s fierce attack and concentrated my mana into my fist.

I unleashed a fist wrapped in powerful mana.

With a thud!, the golem flew far away and crashed into the wall.

I messed up my power control.

The professor, who had been steadily earning money, was impressed and started taking about my birthday gift.

“Our student, call me teacher.”

“Professor.”

“There is no need for such awkward titles between us. Now, call me teacher.”

The professor is sending me love calls even after the lecture is over with her persistent encouragement.

I am happy with the beautiful professor’s interest, but I refuse to be treated like a s*ave.

Besides, I have many things to manage.

The sulking professor left, advising me to come to the professor’s office whenever I felt like it.

I will never go to the professor’s office.

I vowed in my mind and went into the dressing room.

The female students, soaked in sweat, were taking off their clothes.

It would be rude to stare intently, but it would be okay to glance around.

Just as I was thinking that, Eve caught me.

“Miss, we’ll go wash up.”

“I think I’ve sweated a little too, I’ll go with you.”

At that, all three of their gazes turned to me.

Eve and Clea, I get, but even Lucy!

I made a hurt expression out of betrayal, and Lucy seemed to waver.

If I push a little more, she might give in.

“It’s all acting. Don’t be fooled, Lucy.”

“Is that so!?”

In the end, Eve and Clea each grabbed one of my arms and kicked me out of the dressing room.

It was the moment when my authority as the head of the family was shattered.

I will definitely get my revenge. Just wait and see.

I waited outside, basking in the sun, and after a while, the dressing room door opened.

Three people with refreshed faces came out. Along with a subtle fragrance.