The Villains I Taught Became Heroes chapter 1

1 – Accepted a Disciple – 1

It was a splendid day.

Bitcoin hit the jackpot, stocks hit the limit up, and I even found a ten-thousand-won bill on the street.

There was a government announcement that a highway would pass through my orchard, and rumors circulated about the redevelopment of our apartment.

And what else? I heard that Teacher Yeongdo would soon release his third and fourth novels.

It was a good day.

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[※ While in this world, time in the real world does not pass.]

[※ If you die in this world, you die in reality as well.]

Except for the fact that I found myself inside a game.

Apart from that, it was an exceptionally good day.

I was inside a game.

For some, this might be the possession they’ve longed for, but for me, it wasn’t such a great thing.

I have no complaints in reality, so why…?

But complaining won’t change anything.

The only consolation is that there were clues to return and that I knew what kind of world this was.

Ragnarok – Travelers of Three Worlds.

It was an academy-themed RPG with three main characters, gaining popularity for its balanced gameplay and a decent story.

I played it quite a bit too.

To see the true ending in this game, you need to defeat the Demon King who seeks to destroy the world.

The conditions are simple.

The problem lies in the situation to clear those conditions.

First.

It’s the issue of my role in this world. If I had possessed one of the three main characters, or even one of the supporting characters who move with them, it would be appropriate to lead them towards the true ending.

But I am me.

I came into this world with my real body.

Naturally, I didn’t enroll in the academy, and I have no connection with the main and supporting characters.

I might not even be in the same class as them.

And second.

This is the most serious problem, and I learned about it on the third day after entering this world.

“… It’s been 10 years since the start of the game…”

The beginning of this game, when the three protagonists entered the academy, was in the continental year 945.

And now it’s the year 935.

There is a whopping ten-year difference.

Can such an absurd situation even exist?

If you’re going to bring someone into this world, shouldn’t the time at least match?

Even if I don’t know who it is, the concept…

“Sigh…”

Well, if the author had been considerate, they wouldn’t have thrown me into the game world in the first place.

Anyway, no matter how you look at it, it’s impossible for me to enter the academy when the main characters did.

There’s a limit even to wishful thinking.

So, I need to find another way…

“Well, it can’t be helped.”

Even if the sky falls, there’s always a hole to escape through.

There was not absolutely no way.

The solution was to get a job as a teacher at the academy and become the homeroom teacher for one of the main characters.

Certainly, the game had that option.

If you fulfilled certain conditions, you could recruit a homeroom teacher as a comrade.

That’s what I should aim for.

Of course, it’s not an easy task.

Entering the academy is tough enough, and becoming a teacher on top of that.

Especially for someone from another world who just entered this world out of the blue.

In other words, ten years from now.

During this ten-year period, I had to improve my skills enough to become a teacher at the academy.

Still, I didn’t think it was impossible.

After all, I’ve experienced as much as others, if not more, playing this game, so I know where everything is and what needs to be done to gain something.

So, if I use that knowledge, it should be possible to enhance my abilities and become a teacher at the academy.

But before that, there was something I had to do…

“…Should I check my qualifications as a sage first?”

Sage.

Ragnarok – One of the professions that appears in the Three Star Traveler, where you can gain bonus points when teaching something.

This should make it easier to get a job as an academy teacher.

And to obtain the Sage profession…

“It’s quite far.”

I had to go to the Tower of the Sage at the end of the continent.

It’s quite a difficult and challenging path from the very beginning.

Well.

But that doesn’t mean I’m going to give up.

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To obtain the Sage profession, you must clear the profession quest.

Take in at least two disciples and help them grow to a certain level or higher.

The problem is, I don’t know what that certain level is.

To find out, I had no choice but to head to the Tower of the Sage at the end of the continent to receive the Sage profession quest.

“Phew. Finally arrived.”

It took a whole year to get to the Tower of the Sage.

Of course, the distance was far, but I also spent time obtaining skill books, equipment, and potions necessary to increase my abilities along the way.

Anyway, the important thing is that I have arrived at the end of the continent and can finally receive the profession quest.

“To become a Sage, you must take in at least two disciples and help them grow to a certain level or higher.”

[Profession Quest – Sage]

[Take in two disciples and help them grow to a certain level or higher.]

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A window popped up to accept the profession quest. Yes. This will let me know if I have taught everything or not.

“Guiding someone is not an easy path. Can you do it?”

“Well, let’s give it a try.”

The old man at the reception smiled at my answer.

“I wish you wisdom on your journey. This skill will help you find your disciples.”

At least there’s wisdom in the end. It would be nice if there was a true ending as well.

Anyway, what he handed me was a skill book.

It was called ‘Exploration Guide’.

It’s one of the skills used to find talents by recognizing their abilities.

There was a sense of accomplishment in coming this far.

This was all there is to see in the Tower of the Sage.

It was incredibly exhausting to come all the way here just to hear a few words, but what can I do?

I’m the one who feels regret now.

Well… now the problem is finding a talent to become my disciple…

In the game, if your reputation is high, people come from all over begging to become your master, but my reputation right now is rock bottom.

Since there won’t be anyone begging me to take them as my disciple, it means I have to search for one myself, even if I have to go around begging people.

Then, first I should go to a place with a lot of people.

Once I made the decision, there was no reason to hesitate.

From the Tower of the Sage, I immediately moved to the capital of the kingdom with the most people and sat down at an inn, continuing my thoughts.

Who would be good? Who would obediently follow my teachings?

The conditions were clear.

First, someone who has nothing is good.

Those who are in the darkness will do their best to not lose even a little light.

If I provide them with enough to eat and a place to sleep and teach them, they will obediently follow, whether they like it or not.

And it would be good if they are desperate.

I don’t have unlimited time.

I need more than just the Sage profession. I need to gather things that will immediately increase my abilities and that are necessary for an efficient endgame strategy.

To do that, I have to use my time wisely. I can’t just spend my time on profession quests.

Considering other conditions, the answer is ultimately to accept a youngster who has nothing but seems to have talent as my disciple.

So…

“Hey, innkeeper.”

“Yes?”

“Where is the back alley around here?”

“The back alley? You just need to go out and then go inside. But be careful, the back alley is a bit dangerous.”

Is there any place in the world that is safe? After casually waving my hand to the innkeeper, I got up from my seat and headed straight for the back alley.

“……”

Originally, in the game, I used to acquire disciples like this. Why aren’t they showing up?

No matter how much I searched the back alleys, there was no one within my exploration range.

“Groan…”

No, how can this be happening?!

I never expected such difficulties from the beginning. But it’s too early to give up.

Alright. If I keep wandering, I’ll come across someone.

There’s still plenty of time, isn’t there?

So, I roamed across the river, over the mountains, and through the plains, searching here and there.

But they were nowhere to be found.

In the game, there were so many talents within my exploration range that they were practically tripping over my feet. Yet, here in reality, there wasn’t a single person within my reach, let alone talents as abundant as those in the main story, and it’s 10 years ahead of schedule.

“Ugh…”

I searched and searched, even going to different countries, but I couldn’t find anyone suitable.

Still, there’s no law that says I have to die, so as I continued my search, I heard rumors of an outstanding individual in a certain village.

About the age of an early teenager, with a good family background.

Originally, my plan was to catch a suitable orphan, raise them, and provide a foundation for them to live on their own path. But is now the time for me to be picky about a warm meal?

So, I headed to that village.

“…I’m hungry.”

I ended up losing my way.

I was definitely on the right path, but why do I keep finding mountain trails?

“…Are you a beggar?”

Sitting on a rock by the roadside due to hunger, I heard a voice.

A beggar.

It’s the first time I’ve heard such a sound in my life.

“…Well, do you have something to eat?”

I haven’t had a proper meal for three days, and I can’t seem to get my head straight.

I reached out to the pink-haired girl who spoke to me, and she, after staring at me for a moment, pulled something out of her bag and offered it.

“Here.”

Although her voice was indifferent, the fragrance of the bread held by her small hand was very inviting. I took it and ate it eagerly, finally letting out a relieved sigh.

“Phew… Thanks, kid.”

“Giving a piece of bread to a beggar, what’s so impressive about that? It’s fine.”

The girl, speaking with a nonchalant expression, seemed to turn away for a moment.

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Her overflowing talent.

A tremendous talent that could be called extraordinary compared to those seen so far.

Whoever that kid is, they can’t afford to miss this!

“As a token of gratitude, I’ll guide you! You! Become my disciple!”

Was it the result of my soulful shout? The girl, who had intended to leave, stopped in her tracks, turned around with a sweep, and shrugged her shoulders.

“Are you also here to apply for the position of my master?”