When I Reincarnated as the Villain of a Game World, I Created a Harem and Broke the Protagonist's Heart and Efforts!

Chapter 54 : The Headmaster

“You are in trouble, Wraith Heaville.”

The first words spoken upon entering the room, located on the top floor of the Advanced Magic Academy — the headmaster’s office.

The one who uttered these words was a man with a large belly adorned with elaborate decorations, seated behind a large desk in the lavishly decorated headmaster’s office.

The headmaster of the Advanced Magic Academy — Dalphs Herdine.

He had few appearances in the original work, but being a typical antagonist, he left a strong impression.

Well, I remember him only because of that impression; I have no interest in the guy himself.

“What do you mean by ‘trouble,’ Headmaster?”

He’s the top of this magic academy, after all. I’ll use polite language just in case.

“Don’t tell me you have no idea?”

“Yes, I don’t understand.”

“Hmph. This is why noble brats like you…”

You’re a noble too. Moreover, a fool who has indulged in luxury more than I have.

Although I mutter such complaints internally, I don’t express them on my face. It’s the basics as a noble.

Dalphs picked up the paper on his desk, looked down, and spoke while maintaining eye contact.

“Wraith Heaville, it seems you challenged a Baron’s student to a duel yesterday. Even when your opponent was unable to continue, you attacked without following the referee’s instructions, causing serious injuries.”

“Some parts are different from the facts, but well, it’s generally accurate. So what?”

“Wraith Heaville! Do you understand what you’ve done!?”

The S-First homeroom teacher, who had been waiting in the corner of the headmaster’s office, raised his voice at my attitude.

It’s annoying how he constantly comes at me. Probably, he handed Dalphs a conveniently altered report to suit his interests. There’s no other teacher there who would create a report on the spot.

As the homeroom teacher sensed that he was about to approach me, the headmaster spoke.

“Mikhail Workin, you are to remain silent.”

“B-but, Headmaster…”

“I told you not to speak. Well, if you want to become unemployed, feel free to speak as much as you like.”

“Ugh… Fine.”

The teacher became quiet after hearing that he might lose his job if he continued interrupting this way. He probably succumbed to the headmaster’s threat. Yesterday, he acted for the sake of the students, and now, faced with the prospect of losing his job, he quiets down.

What a hypocrite.

After making the teacher quiet, Dalphs turned his gaze back to me.

“Now, let’s get back to the discussion. Regarding this matter, inquiries have been flooding in from various quarters due to the fact that a serious injury occurred on the day of the entrance ceremony at our magic academy, attended by many noble students and even members of the imperial family. Dealing with those inquiries has kept me awake since yesterday.”

I direct my gaze to Dalphs’ eyes, but there’s no sign of fatigue or dark circles. It’s a blatant lie.

“Even if it’s a duel between nobles, given the severity of the situation, some form of punishment must be imposed.”

Saying that, Dalphs turned his gaze to the teacher behind me.

“From here on, please leave the room Mikhail.”

“Huh?”

Glancing back, I saw that the teacher was looking at me with a foolish expression. He doesn’t seem to understand what was said to him.

“Didn’t you hear? Leave the room.”

“But, Headmaster, isn’t that strange? As his teacher and the one who wrote the report, I—”

“Leave. This is an order.”

“Ugh… Fine.”

The teacher obediently leaves. Probably, he handed Dalphs a report that distorted the facts to his advantage. There’s no other teacher who would create a report in that situation.

Once the headmaster made the teacher obedient, he turned his gaze back to me.

“Now that the nuisance is gone, let’s resume our conversation. As for the punishment I will give you, at the very least, it will be a suspension for several weeks.”

“…..”

“However, as a person from the Duke’s family, and especially as the heir, you wouldn’t want to carry the stain of a suspension so soon after entering, would you?”

“…..”

From Dalphs’ gaze and tone, I can guess what he’s trying to say. Unconsciously, my tone becomes disordered, and my gaze sharpens.

“Mind you, don’t misunderstand. I’m not after money. I have enough of that.”

“Then, what do you want from me?”

“I’m glad you understand. Your maid over there. If you send her to me, I’ll waive the punishment. How about that?”

….Everyone is trying to take what’s mine. I released my magic to intimidate him.

“Is that your only request?”

“What? A request?”

[Destruction]

With an explosive shock and roar, everything in front of me was blown away before my position. The fool—the headmaster vanished along with the room, leaving only the blue sky and the view of the imperial capital in front of me.

“Master, are you okay?”

Serena, who had been waiting in the corner of the room, approached me. I put my hand on Serena’s waist, pulled her towards me, and kissed her.

“Nn… W-what’s gotten into you all of a sudden?”

“You belong to me. I won’t show mercy to anyone trying to take what’s mine.”

“Oh, I’m happy to hear that, Master.”

“Let’s go.”

I released Serena and walked towards the door, just as the door opened from the opposite side, the panicked teacher entered the room.

“What’s going on here — what in the world…”

“Oh, this is perfect.”

“Wraith Heaville, what is th—guah!?”

I grabbed the teacher’s head with a hand strengthened by magic, lifting him up.

He must be feeling intense pain in his head right now.