The Return of the Destruction-Class Death Knight Chapter 228
Episode 228 Temporary Contract Worker (2)
When the emperor received the letter sent by Geomseong, he could not help but be moved.
It was a great thing to defeat the great villain, Vanexia, but it was a natural reaction to defeat two equally powerful people.
What particularly impressed the Emperor was that the man who executed those two was none other than Damien Haxen.
‘It’s indeed Damien Haxen. He’s the man I’ve been eyeing!’
Does it make sense for a knight who just entered the master class to fight and win against two strong men who are on par with the great evils?
I had a similar question for a moment, but decided to ignore it. Sometimes in this world, geniuses are born who break common sense.
Moreover, it had the guarantee of none other than the swordsman. There was no room for doubt.
‘There is no doubt that Damien Haxen has royal blood flowing through his veins. Otherwise, he would not have this talent.’
At the end of the letter, there was a special request from Geomseong.
-Your Majesty, it is believed that the evil Slaaga is hiding in the Academy. Please allow Damien Haxen to be hired as a temporary instructor for the search. This is also Damien Haxen’s request.
Even before he finished reading the sentence, the emperor had already decided to grant this request.
Because it was a request from the Black Swordsman? That wasn’t it. It was Damien Haksen’s request.
The emperor immediately called a secret meeting. Only a few of his subjects who knew about the Demon Slayer Sect gathered.
On the spot, the Emperor made a declaration after revealing the letter sent by Geomseong.
“I hereby authorize Damien Haxen to be employed as an instructor at the Academy.”
As expected, the subjects protested vehemently.
“In the long history of the Academy, we have never hired a foreigner as an instructor!”
“This is a violation of the Academy’s traditions!”
The subjects shouted in horror at the emperor’s declaration.
Normally, he would have listened to their words. That was the virtue of a true monarch. But now, the emperor had no intention of upholding that virtue.
Besides, the emperor now had a very good excuse to ignore his subjects’ complaints.
“This is a request from the Sword Master as the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps. Are you saying that I should miss the opportunity to catch the evil Sla just because of the Academy’s stale traditions?”
All the subjects had no choice but to keep their mouths shut at the emperor’s scolding.
The evil Sla was a particularly dangerous figure among the villains of Pandemonium.
The number of nobles and talented people who abandoned the empire because they were bewitched by Sla exceeds three digits, and the number of imperial citizens who fell victim to Sla’s experiments exceeds five digits.
“Your Majesty, if we bring in knights from other countries as instructors, the discontent of the nobles attending the Academy will reach the sky.”
But the subjects did not give up easily, because the status of the Academy was that great.
“So does that mean we should just leave Sla alone?”
Now the Emperor was in a position where he had the perfect excuse. He could make any excuse he wanted.
“But Damien Haxen is from the Apple Kingdom… … .”
“Stop! I don’t want to hear any more!”
The emperor, unable to bear to listen, expressed his anger.
What’s wrong with being a knight of the Apple Kingdom? Maybe you even have royal blood.
“Sir Damian has done nothing but risk his life for the Empire! He has taken down two of the most notorious strongmen in Pandemonium! How can you refuse Sir Damian’s request when you are at a loss as to how to best commend him?”
As he spoke, the emperor thought for a moment.
Yes, he has accomplished such a great feat, so of course he should be rewarded.
The emperor continued, pondering what kind of compensation he should give.
“First of all, it’s not permanent, it’s temporary. Didn’t Damien Haxen ask to stay at the Academy until he catches Sla?”
The ministers exchanged glances. The emperor’s will was so firm that they could no longer oppose him.
But there was one subject who still would not bend.
“Your Majesty, I am sure Dean Altman will not be pleased with this decision either.”
The Emperor hesitated at the name Altmann.
Altman Bedefulite.
The current dean of the academy, the former owner of the White Tower, and a transcendent being with the status of a great wizard.
In fact, even with these positions, it was impossible to go against the emperor’s will.
In the empire, the emperor was an absolute being, and all the people of the empire had to bow to the emperor’s authority.
But Altmann was a bit of an exception, as he had been the emperor’s teacher since childhood.
The emperor groaned for a moment.
Even though it was a position of supremacy, it was impossible to treat the benefactor who had helped me in my youth so carelessly.
Damien Haxen or his mentor who taught him for many years?
The deliberation was short and the decision was easy.
“Still, my intentions remain unchanged.”
The emperor did not bend his opinion.
“I will hire Damien Haxen as an instructor at the Academy.”
That’s how Damian’s entrance to the academy was decided.
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“It passed.”
Early morning.
The blacksmith who came to find Damian spoke to Damian with a bewildered expression.
“What are you talking about, coming here while I’m eating?”
“His Majesty has given permission for you to enter the Academy as an instructor.”
At those words, Damien felt more puzzled than happy.
The Emperor himself gave his permission? Didn’t the Sword Master say that it was difficult to get the Emperor’s approval?
“Huh… … Well… … His Majesty isn’t usually like this… … He’s someone who values pandemonium, but also values the laws of the empire… … .”
The blacksmith was showing a similar reaction to Damien.
“… … Well, anyway, it went well. Now all that’s left is to find Sla.”
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The blacksmith’s eyes became sharp. Damian also nodded with a serious expression.
“Since this is a forced process, I have to arrive at the academy by tomorrow or the day after.”
“All right.”
“I’ll also send a few members of the Demon Slayer Corps to infiltrate. If you need anything done, just let them do it for you.”
After saying that, Geomseong left the mansion.
After the sword disappeared, Damian called the people together.
Michael, Veronica, Liam Bluegreen, and Rachel all gathered in front of Damien.
“I have been hired as a swordsmanship instructor at the Imperial Academy for the time being.”
Damien spoke to his companions.
At those words, a thick silence fell among the group.
“Uh… Sir Damien? I think I misheard something.”
The oldest, Liam Bluegreen, asked Damian.
“You were hired as a swordsmanship instructor at the academy? How on earth? No, before that, why? What’s the reason?”
“Didn’t I win the Helian competition this time? So he asked me to come and give a special lecture.”
Since he couldn’t tell the truth, Damian had no choice but to deceive his companions.
“… … Now, wait a minute. Is that why the Academy invited you?”
Rachel asked back with a puzzled look on her face. As an Imperial, she seemed to immediately see how ridiculous Damian’s words were.
“There’s no way the Academy would do that. Is that really true?”
“If you don’t believe me, just look.”
Damien handed Rachel the Academy’s employment certificate. Rachel’s eyes grew three times larger when she saw it.
“Tongue, bro! You’re amazing!”
Michael reacted belatedly. His face was radiating respect and awe.
“Phu, puhahaha!”
But Veronica was different. She was holding her belly and laughing.
“Gah, instructor! Damien Haxen is going to be the instructor. W, this is ridiculous. Phew, phewhaha… … Ouch! Aah!”
Damien grabbed Veronica’s head with his fist. He was angry enough to hit her once, so he hit her twice more.
“Sir Liam, I have business to attend to in the Empire, so please take Michael and Veronica and return to the kingdom first. I will follow after I finish my business.”
“Okay, I’ll do that.”
“Michael, when you arrive in the kingdom, go to Count Haxen’s house and deliver my letter.”
Damien handed Michael a letter. He thought he would be late, so he thought he would send a letter.
“Veronica, you… …just do it.”
“Oh, why don’t you just ask me!”
Veronica immediately shut her mouth as Damien raised his fist again.
“Then I’ll be going now. I have to get to the academy by tomorrow or the day after.”
Saying so, Damien went out first.
“Sir Damien being called to be a lecturer at the Academy… … This is truly a great thing.”
As soon as Damien left, Liam Bluegreen was amazed.
Liam Bluegreen knew just how great the Imperial Academy was.
It couldn’t have been more of a surprise that a knight from the Apple Kingdom was invited as a lecturer in a place where the empire was a symbol.
“But is that okay?”
At that moment, when Rachel muttered softly, the three people’s gaze turned to her.
“Damian is a swordsmanship instructor… … Of course, his skills are certain… … and he teaches well, but… … .”
Three of them, excluding Liam Bluegreen, had been trained directly by Damien.
Damien’s map itself was of a very high standard and had a lot of depth.
But the problem was the way it was taught.
Any sign of laziness or lack of accomplishment was met with a merciless beating.
-I guess I need to ‘rehabilitate’ your laziness.
-Oh, don’t worry. I’ll ‘rehabilitate’ your bad habits.
Every time I got hit with the club, my whole body ached, wondering what the hell I was doing.
What was even more amazing was that no matter how many times I got hit, my body wouldn’t get hurt.
Damien Haxen took up his club without hesitation, for no matter how many times he struck it, it did not leave a wound.
Thanks to that, my skills improved by leaps and bounds, but it was equally painful and terrifying.
“Besides, the Academy is full of children of high-ranking nobles… … .”
The four of them stared blankly at the door through which Damien Haxen had exited.
All four of them had a common question.
Is it really okay to send Damian away like this?
