The Narrow-Eyed Villain of the Demon Academy

I had a dream.

Or rather, it wasn't a dream.

It was a scene I had written when I was working on the original novel.

Regret and longing surged within me like a tidal wave.

If only I could turn back time and undo writing that scene.

The thought pierced my mind that everything might have been different.

But contrary to my wishes, her parched lips were already uttering words laced with venom.

"……I will connect the worlds."

Tears mixed with blood streamed down her face, and an ominous tremor shook the air, accompanied by a low rumble.

As the author, I was speechless, unable to utter a single word.

Until I woke up from the dream.

***

Ugh, that dream again.

“……Just what is going on?”

I ran my hand through my messy hair as I got out of bed.

Ever since I started learning magic from Samuel at the Temple of Gluttony and began my vacation homework, I'd been having that dream.

It felt like a premonition, but it could also be the influence of Chaos.

However, even if I figured it out, the future wouldn't change much.

Unlike before, my mind was strangely clear, and for some reason, I felt drowsy.

It was as if I could hear birds chirping…….

Beep! Beep!

…….

Oh, they really are chirping.

……Just wait a little longer, you two.

Why are you so hungry all the time?

I let out a sigh as I looked at Sijo and Gu Poison, who had started crying for food from the break of dawn.

Alright, alright.

I’ll feed you.

Just be patient.

Beep! Beep!

…….

Only after I gave them the special candies Samuel had made and mana drops infused with my 【Darkness】 attribute did the two show signs of satisfaction.

Leaving the two to their breakfast, I looked around.

Samuel… Did he go to prepare breakfast or something?

Samuel and Miriam, who had gone to bed at the same time as me, were nowhere to be found.

Only Kyle, who had exhausted himself practicing magic and fallen into a deep sleep, was lying sprawled on the floor, mumbling in his sleep.

“Adel, you damn Cerberus… Sob sob….”

Seriously, this guy.

To think he could still insult me out of habit even in his sleep.

It was outrageous, but I decided to let it slide since he had worked hard until yesterday.

“Die… Squinty-eyed bastard… Gloomy bastard….”

Okay, that’s it.

I couldn’t hold back anymore.

I unleashed a faint wave of 【Killing Intent】 towards Kyle.

“Gasp…!”

Thud!

As if he had seen a ghost, Kyle’s eyes widened, and he scrambled to his feet.

I smiled sweetly at him and opened my mouth.

“Did you sleep well?”

“……M-Monster!”

“I asked if you slept well.”

Still half asleep, Kyle was talking nonsense, so I shot him another glare.

As if he finally came to his senses, Kyle caught his breath and looked around.

“W-Where am I?”

“Where do you think? We’re at Samuel’s temple.”

“Oh, right… I thought I was going to die for real.”

Kyle let out a sigh of relief.

He looked so genuinely relieved that it pissed me off.

What kind of dream did he have that made me look like a monster?

But it didn’t seem important, so I asked about Samuel's whereabouts.

“Where did Samuel go? I’m sure he was sleeping next to me.”

“……I don’t know. As you can see, I was having a nightmare.”

“Well, you certainly look like it.”

I should probably go outside and check.

Samuel had been working tirelessly lately, teaching Kyle and me magic.

It was strange that he would be up and about before me today.

An unknown premonition washed over me.

As I frowned at the thought…

Thud.

A woman with her eyes covered in bandages stopped in front of me.

It was Miriam, the priestess of Gluttony and practically family to Samuel.

“You’re awake?”

“Yes, did you sleep well, Miriam?”

“Hehe, I slept very well.”

Miriam answered with a gentle smile, covering her mouth politely.

I was about to nod when I asked about Samuel’s whereabouts.

“Where did Samuel go?”

“He said he had something to do and left early.”

Something to do?

What could he possibly have to do?

As I tilted my head in confusion, Miriam pulled out a piece of paper from her pocket.

“He said to read this when you woke up.”

Read?

Why?

I smoothly took the note from Miriam and read through it.

And then…

‘He’s insane.’

My face hardened.

Finding Samuel was the least of my worries now.

My shoulders trembled uncontrollably.

This… This bastard…

『 I’m heading out first. 』

That’s right.

Come to think of it, today is…

“……The first day back at school.”

Thud!

I turned on my heel and dashed out of the room without a second glance.

I grabbed my things from the room where I had slept last night and gathered the textbooks scattered on the desk.

Kyle, who had been watching me with sleepy eyes, approached.

“Where are you going?”

“It’s the first day of school today.”

“……What? But it’s still…”

“I know. Just drop it.”

We were late.

Very late.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

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