I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 112

112. Became a professor at the academy (2)

die in vain? we?

The faces of the freshmen who listened to my words were exactly like that. I looked around at the freshmen, who hadn’t quite figured out what I meant. Well, do you have a chin to know? The combat-like battles they’ve experienced are only the illusions of the placement test.

“What do you mean by wasting your life in vain?”

A student asked a question. He was a student who asked if it was necessary to know how to fight.

“Literally. I’m talking about fighting monsters and dying without being able to resist properly. Like I’ve experienced on many battlefields I’ve seen so far.”

I know. This is a place where a knight who trained for 10 years with only one sword would die in the blink of an eye. This is the place where a soldier who survived dozens of battlefields will die in the first attack of a monster. Another goal that I had in my mind while I was appointed as a lecturer here was the desire to protect even those who were in a place where I could not reach.

“… What else does it mean to fight a monster before the end of the year? Do you mean that the academy’s test puts our lives at risk?”

I shook my head. And suddenly I realized The academy’s test is something that those who could bear the future of this kingdom can, at most, think of their cause of death. The catastrophe I blocked was a story of a distant world to people outside the area where it struck.

“Just because a crisis is right around the corner doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. It depends on what you think.”

After answering that, I tapped the blackboard with chalk. A swarm of monsters flock to the capital to feel the falling comet and run away. In the original work, hundreds of knights and wizards were sacrificed to stop the hordes of monsters, and among them were a large number of students from the academy. Even if you really managed to stop the comet unscathed, half of the students in this class wouldn’t survive.

“Now, it’s a little late. Then let’s start class.”

I’m a monster on the blackboard. and put down the chalk.

“What is a monster?”

“Like a human, it refers to a creature that has magic within its body.”

“Again, do you have any other opinions?”

The classroom was quiet. If it’s a textbook definition, you can probably define it like that. I looked around to see if anyone had ‘I know’ eyes, but most of the students seemed to agree with that definition.

“[Is it true that humans these days don’t have a sense of crisis, or is the speed of development slow?]”

Well, maybe he just doesn’t want to go out. There, like the suspicious guy sitting in the middle.

I glanced at Natalie and answered the Holy Sword’s words. I occasionally glanced at her on purpose, but Natalie took my gaze very calmly.

‘… Worshiping evil spirits.’

Was it brainwashing, did I sign up on my own, or was I thinking wrong from the start. I decided not to think deeply about him for now. First of all, from the lecture.

“All monsters have magic within their bodies, but that’s not the most important factor that defines them. There must be a reason for the distinction between spirits and monsters.”

Then, the most important factor that distinguishes monsters from other creatures is,

“It is harmful. Unconditional, unconditional murder intent toward humans. A malice close to blind hatred to the extent that it will actively seek out humans when it senses the presence of humans.”

I wrote the keyword ‘Harm to Humanity’ on the blackboard.

“That’s why monsters don’t have common sense when dealing with humans. Sometimes, there are monsters whose priority is to kill one more human than their own life.”

Especially if it’s a monster with a low intelligence level. I thought of the face of the huge gray bear that was charging at me with crab foam in its mouth. Even as he cut my skin, he opened his eyes wide and moved to tear me to death with his animal instincts. How many people here can handle one gray bear?

“So, the battle against monsters should start by changing your common sense of battle. Especially when it comes to large-scale battles.”

Then, under the word monster written on the blackboard, I drew two branches like drawing a family tree. I could feel the students gradually starting to pay attention to my words.

“Monsters can be roughly divided into two types. The intelligent side and the non-intelligent side.”

Being intelligent doesn’t mean that the intent to kill humans will fade away. The difference between the two is only the difference between being dominated by murderous intent and instinct. And, monsters that can control their own instincts start to enjoy killing people using that murderous intent.

The massive movement of monsters caused by the comet would be considered an opportunity by intelligent monsters. A chance to lead them to kill and eat people on a massive scale. The danger of the monsters led has already been fully experienced in the north. The problem is, telling them how to deal with them.

“First of all, let’s find out what the differences are between them and what kind of relationship they have. No one would ask that there would be no chance to meet an intelligent monster here, right?”

When the questions everyone had been harboring came out, I could feel the students reacting agitatedly. I know it can’t be helped, but I tried to sigh a little.

“[Isn’t it because you were too active?]”

It’s a little bit bitter that it caused carelessness on the contrary. It would have been nice if there had been a bit of awareness. Well, by the time they wake up, it’s probably already too late.

“Okay then, let me explain step by step from the basics. I will first give a general explanation of monsters without intelligence.”

First of all, keep it. I have to hit the heads of these innocent students with knowledge.

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“how was it?”

The lecture is over. Freshmen leaving the classroom were looking completely blank. Eugene, Cora, and Natalie left the classroom side by side, sharing a blank impression. Eugene was the first to come to his senses. He called out to Cora, who was still absent-minded and moving mechanically, and spoke to her.

“How was it… . I don’t know. It was just fine.”

Eugene frowned at Cora’s answer.

“Not as a fan of yours. How was the lecture?”

“… it was new It was the first time I had ever approached a monster like that. It’s not an idea that only adventurers would do. It felt like a really thorough enemy approach.”

What the hero did was analysis. Thorough analysis as if dealing with an enemy. It came as a fresh shock to students who had never approached monsters as a type of force. A mysterious force that can threaten and kill people at any time. He also explained how many people are living under the threat of monsters and why they have to fight.

“The eye itself to see the world is different from ours. I thought so.”

At those words, Yujin couldn’t help but nod. A warrior was not a warrior for nothing. Because the basis of what he said was very deeply rooted in the perception that he was for people. Even though they appear to be blunt and calm people on the outside, the convictions they harbor are strong and strong enough to be known by them. Eugene let out a deep sigh.

“I think there is a lot to be gained. damn it I have to admit this and move on. It left a deep impression on me more than any other class I had ever taken.”

I wasn’t a fan of the hero or anything, but I had to admit it. Otherwise, you’ll fall behind students from other academies. The one who absorbs even a little more of the hero’s thoughts, attitude, and skills can rise to the top.

“I’ve never seen so many people pay attention. During the placement test, during the entrance ceremony, and even during the entrance exam, there were many people who were distracted.”

Yujin grumbled and flipped the notebook. At first glance, between the pages that turned, the records of the warrior’s lectures were neatly organized. It wasn’t just his name that could put all the arrogant freshmen to sleep.

“It wasn’t that I was particularly energized, was it? You just showed up in a very normal way. How did you manage to take over the space itself in an instant? It’s a part that can’t be explained by simply saying that he’s excellent at speaking. I couldn’t understand. How did you do it?”

Cora finally came to her senses and nodded in agreement with Eugene.

“that’s right. Apart from me, everyone in the seat seemed possessed… . No, I was just literally overwhelmed and couldn’t do anything. Even if it’s the name of a hero, there won’t be one or two things that will cause a snort.”

“The prey.”

Cora and Eugene turned their heads at Natalie’s voice. Natalie looked calm. There was no conspicuous hostility, and it was not the usual indifferent look. It looks like a person preparing for a battle is gathering momentum.

“A prey?”

“Instinct knows. The fact that I am far below that existence. Just by simply facing it, your skin notices it before your head.”

At Natalie’s words, Eugene frowned.

“Is it the same person? Even though we know that the hero will not harm us?”

“What do you think of when you see the bottomless depths of the sea?”

Cora and Eugene narrowed their eyes.

“Yeah… . People are bound to be overwhelmed.”

be overwhelmed It was only then that I realized what the expression meant. The warrior is just there like the sea. It does not harm or draws a sword, but it overwhelms humans like a gigantic phenomenon. Does that mean you don’t even feel human? Eugene turned to Natalie.

“You look like you don’t mind.”

Natalie snorted at Eugene, who spoke in a half-dejected tone.

“Because the bowl is different from you.”

“… It’s nice that the bowl is big.”

Seeing her calmly admitting her talent, Eugene showed a reaction as if she was finally fed up. Before embracing her, I felt I needed to get to know her more. It was a bit dubious to speak as if you knew the hero well.

“What the hell do you have to do with the dragon? I’m not a fan of the hero either, but I can’t treat him so calmly.”

Ignoring Eugene’s words, Natalie walked away. Cora looked at Natalie’s face curiously, as if agreeing with Eugene’s question, but she only shrugged.

“If you’re not going to tell me, let’s go get something to eat. Can we have a meal together?”

Natalie didn’t answer, but moved along. The more they were together, the more unknown he was. If I had stubbornly pushed the two of them away, I wouldn’t have even spoken to them. I wonder if it’s just that I’m not good at dealing with people.

“Let’s see… . Today’s menu.”

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Eugene and Cora patted their chins and looked at the menu and were about to be served, but Natalie was staring at a corner of the restaurant without looking at the menu.

“What, where are you looking at?”

Eugene, who had filled the tray, turned her head to follow Natalie, and raised a question mark above her face. Cora, who turned her head together, was turned into a statue on the spot.

“… No, why is that person here… . Why is it that no one recognizes me?”

Natalie shrugged and moved on. In front of the hero who is leisurely eating at the window of a restaurant alone.

“Hero.”

The hero looked up and faced the three people with a puzzled expression. It was Natalie who called the hero, and Cora was the one who spoke next.

“Ha, is it okay if we eat together?”

The hero frowned very slightly, then nodded with a blank smile.