Even Though the Gender Ratio Has Changed, My Attempts at Flirting With Women Are Unsuccessful - Chapter 15-16

Chapter 15: I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Villain, but I Want to Be Adored

The next day.

We arrived at the academy and headed to our classes.

“Let’s do our best together, Ark.”

“Yeah, but Tiana, you should head to Class A.”

And so, class time came.

Ms. Louise stood at the front and spoke first.

“Let’s start classes today. But lectures are boring… so we’re going to the training grounds. Everyone, follow me!”

We followed Ms. Louise and reached a building with a ‘B’ written by the entrance.

When the door opened… inside was a wide field.

The ground was well-kept, and at the back was a room labeled ‘Armory.’

It’s for Class B and can be used anytime, not just for classes.

This academy is top-notch.

After warm-ups, we listened to Ms. Louise again.

“My teaching style is to learn with your body, not your head. No matter how smart you are, if your body doesn’t move when it counts, it’s pointless. To survive, what do you do? Train your body, right?”

That makes sense.

No, more than sense.

As someone reincarnated as a villain, I totally get it!

But I came here to have fun with girls.

“So… show me your best magic. Aim for that target. Scratch it or destroy it, doesn’t matter. I’ll show you… 《Burning》!!”

A blue-white flame shot from Ms. Louise’s hand, flying straight and piercing the target.

The flame burned the target completely.

“Wow!” everyone gasped.

I shouted too.

That was so cool!

Blue-white flames are awesome. I want that magic next!

“Hmph… Everyone here passed the practical exam to get in, so no problem, right? Let’s go by entrance exam ranks. I’ll call your name, and you come up!”

“““What!?”””

The training grounds got noisy.

I was shocked too.

I knew Tiana was top-ranked, but I didn’t know the other ranks.

I didn’t even know my own rank.

I didn’t expect it to be announced like this…

“Here we go. First is…”

The air tensed as she called a name…

“—Ark Nott!”

“Huh… uh, yes!”

My name was called, and I answered late.

“Ark, show your magic first.”

Ms. Louise grinned.

Wait… I was a top scorer on the entrance exam?

That’s amazing! I’m awesome!

“As expected, Ark-sama. I predicted this result,” Sheffy said, smiling beside me.

Her praise made me fist-pump inside.

I glanced at the other girls’ reactions.

I heard their whispers.

“He’s a guy, so he’s favored, right?”

“Don’t guys only have interviews for entrance exams?”

“Ark-sama was guaranteed to pass just by his looks. I’d pass him instantly too.”

“If classes are balanced by grades and Tiana-sama, the top scorer, is in Class A… doesn’t that mean the second-best is in Class B?”

“So the next girl called is the second-best and Class B’s strongest?”

“Number two is pretty intense…”

Huh? The reaction’s not what I expected.

The girls weren’t excited but seemed oddly convinced.

Ms. Louise spoke up, cutting through the mood.

“By the way, Ark took the same exam as you all. He insisted on it, so we changed it last minute.”

“““What!?”””

Everyone gasped, and all eyes stabbed at me.

“No, I mean… just an interview for me felt unfair, right? You all worked hard, so I took the regular exam like everyone else.”

I thought I said something obvious, but the noise grew louder.

“Really? No joke?”

“So Ark-sama scored better than us with pure skill?”

“Does that mean a guy is stronger than girls…?”

“No way, is that possible? I’ve never heard of that. Guys are supposed to be protected…”

“But it happened, so Ark-sama’s here…”

Ugh, this isn’t what I imagined.

I expected, “He’s exceptional!” “What a guy!” “Wow, amazing!” with cheers from the girls.

I thought being strong as a guy would make me adored!

“…Whatever. Actions speak louder than words. Ark, show your magic. Let everyone see. Make them understand.”

Ms. Louise grinned at me, and I got fired up.

It’s time…

To show my magic skills!!

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Chapter 16: How to Use Magic After Reincarnating as a Villain

After that, the entrance exam rankings for Class B were announced.

Some cheered, others slumped in disappointment… but the moment didn’t last.

Ms. Louise clapped her hands loudly.

“Let’s show off your best magic! First up—Ark Nott!”

“Yes!”

Called by name, I stood in front of the marked line.

The target was about… 100 meters away.

It looked small from this distance.

It was like this during the entrance exam too.

Everyone… hit the target accurately, scratched it, or broke it. That’s impressive!

I took a deep breath and focused.

I channeled magic into my fist.

How to use magic.

I didn’t understand it before… but now I do.

I trained with Tiana, after all.

And my way of using magic as a reincarnated villain is—

“《Wind Shock》!!”

I cast wind magic, swung my fist wrapped in wind, and the impact shattered the target into pieces.

“Yes!”

I succeeded in destroying the target and struck a victory pose.

This way of using magic suits me best.

I don’t use swords or staves.

I can use most elemental magic…

But I stick to fighting barehanded, with my body.

Why?

Because I’m a villain.

I could make enemies or fall into dirty traps anytime.

But if I’m strong with just my body, I won’t die.

That’s how it is.

Also, fighting with fists or barehanded… doesn’t that impress girls?

I remembered yankee manga from my past life.

The guys (good-looking ones) who fought barehanded were always popular with girls.

I get it. Even as a guy, fighting with fists feels fair and cool!

So… this approach can’t be wrong in this world!

I glanced at the girls in class…

“…”

“…”

“…”

An awkward silence.

Huh? This isn’t what I expected.

I thought I’d hear “Kyaa!” or cheers…

“Hmph… Hey, Ark! Explain what you did in words to make them understand!”

Make them understand…?

“Uh… yes. I wrapped wind magic around my fist and broke the target with the wind pressure from my swing!”

“I see. You said you’re good at close combat, and you fight with fists. Not bad!”

“Thank you!”

Ms. Louise praised me! I’m thrilled!

But I can’t make a move on the teacher.

I want to be adored by cute girls my age…

“…Huh? What did you say?”

“I get what you did, but why can you do that?”

“Isn’t that too brute-like?”

“I see… It’s the kind of fighting style Ms. Louise, the former knight commander, would like.”

“Wrapping wind magic around a fist? Normally, the fist would get hurt. Weapons like swords or staves exist to use magic without harming the body… Does he have a body that can withstand it?”

“Then he might be stronger than girls…”

“I don’t even know what ‘normal guy’ means anymore…”

The mood shifted to murmurs, but Ms. Louise spoke up.

“Next! Second—Sheffy Aim!”

“Yes.”

Sheffy was called next.

She’s a top scorer too. That’s amazing!

“That’s Ark-sama’s attendant…”

“Attendants protect guys… Isn’t she exceptional too?”

“But she said she’s good at healing magic, right?”

“So she’ll use healing magic? You can’t break a target with that!”

“But she’s here, so she must’ve damaged the target somehow…”

“Those targets are special. They only get scratched by strong impacts. If you can’t even nick them, you fail instantly…”

“How do you make an impact with healing magic…?”

All eyes were on Sheffy.

In the tense atmosphere… Sheffy raised her hand and asked calmly.

“Ms. Louise, can I use a weapon?”

“Sure, no problem. What weapon?”

“A sword, please.”

“Got it.”

Ms. Louise grabbed a sword from the armory and handed it to Sheffy.

Sheffy held the sword… and cast healing magic.

“—《Sevenfold Recovery》.”

The sword glowed faintly.

Without hesitation, Sheffy swung… no, threw the sword.

It flew with a whoosh, straight toward the target.

It pierced the center, splitting the target in half.

The sword stayed stuck in the wall.

“““…Huh?”””

The girls gasped in unison.

Great reaction. This is fun to watch.

“Hmph… Nice magic, Sheffy! Explain what you did in words!”

“Yes. I restored the sword’s sharpness sevenfold.”

The room went silent.

Yeah… She said something totally wild so casually.

Restoring a sword’s sharpness? That’s nuts.

“What was that… Is that allowed…?”

“I get what she did, but how can she do that?”

“Restoring a weapon’s sharpness? That’s not the healing magic I know…”

“Healing magic was supposed to be gentle…”

The girls got louder, but Sheffy walked back to my side.

“Ark-sama, your magic was impressive.”

“You were amazing, Sheffy! Seeing it again, it’s incredible!”

Sheffy’s healing magic is special.

It doesn’t just heal wounds—it works on weapons and armor too. Truly exceptional.

“You worked hard for this, Sheffy!”

When I grinned, Sheffy smiled deeper.

“You always praise me… Please stay that way, Ark-sama.”

“Huh? Sure, I’m always kind to you!”

The original Ark might’ve bullied her, but I decided to treat Sheffy well!

Of course, I mean without making moves on her!

“…Hehe. I won’t give up my spot next to Ark-sama…”

Sheffy muttered something, but I didn’t catch it.

“Hehe! This year’s freshmen are interesting! Next! Let’s keep going!!”

“Ugh, we have to go after that…”

“I’m not sure if my best magic is actually good anymore…”

“This year’s gonna be full of surprises…”

The mood got heavy, but everyone hit or scratched the target with their best magic.

Class B is full of talented people!

But… why am I the only guy in this class?