The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy-Chapter 140: Trouble On The Way To Silverleaf Academy (I)

"Phew..."

I let out a long breath, stretching my arms above my head.

"Master, do you need anything?" Alaine asked gently, her voice soft like always.

"No... not really."

I replied, leaning back into the seat.

Right now, we are on the train heading back to Silverleaf City. We didn't take a flying ship this time.

Chaerin doesn't really like flying—she gets nervous, and apparently has aerophobia, so we chose the train instead.

I didn't mind, honestly.

The train gave us more privacy.

I booked a full private cubicle just for the four of us.

Cozy, quiet, and peaceful.

I glanced across the cabin and raised an eyebrow.

"...They fell asleep again?"

Chaerin and Lumi were curled up on the cushioned seats, snoring softly. That made it the third time they'd dozed off today.

"It seems so," Alaine replied with a small smile.

I looked over at her—and blinked.

For once, she wasn't wearing her usual maid uniform. Instead, she had on a pair of fitted dark jeans and a big, comfy hoodie.

My hoodie, actually. It looked a little too big on her, the sleeves almost covering her hands.

Somehow, that made me smile.

"How long is the trip again?" she asked as she adjusted the hoodie sleeves.

"Eighteen hours. Why?"

As soon as I said that, her eyes lit up.

Without saying another word, she waved her hand, and a fluffy blanket appeared out of thin air, floating gently down onto my lap.

I gave her a strange look.

"...What are you doing?"

"I know there's a bed in the back, Master," she said with a slight giggle.

"But just wait—you'll understand soon."

She snapped her fingers again, and the next thing I knew, she was setting up a tiny tea table in the middle of our cubicle.

She even summoned a little soft rug underneath.

A proper little tea corner.

The scent of soft herbs and dried flowers filled the air.

"Now then, what kind of tea would you like?" she asked, turning to me with a smile that could melt ice.

I blinked, still surprised.

But I answered anyway.

"Jasmine."

"Perfect choice."

She rolled up her sleeves and started brewing.

First, she took out a glass kettle and filled it with water, making sure the temperature was just right.

Not boiling, but hot enough to coax out the fragrance.

Then she pulled out a small wooden box filled with dried jasmine flowers—delicate, pale, and still full of scent.

She placed a small pinch into a glass teapot, then poured the hot water over it slowly. Steam rose into the air, carrying that soft, floral smell with it.

After that, she covered it and let it steep.

"Give it a few minutes," she said, sitting down across from me.

Her cheeks had a light pink tint—maybe from the steam, or maybe just from wearing casual clothes for once.

I smiled lightly.

[Ding!]

But soon I frowned.

A system notification had suddenly appeared in front of me.

Something that never happened before.

[Detected a subtle change in the direction of the wordline...]

[Attempting correction...]

[Error! The change couldn't be corrected or fixed.]

[Attributing a new mission for a possible corrector...]

What the fuck...?

[Ding!]

[You have received a new mission!]

[If you do accept this mission, you'll be granted the function—『Scan』! This function allows the user to scan anything and receive any kind of information about the target.]

[Would you like to accept the mission?]

I stared at the glowing message in front of me, eyebrows furrowed.

That function was one of the things that I needed the most since I couldn't really rely on my [Judgement Eye] for all kinds of analyses since it can't see through everything.

However...

A mission that subtly changed the plotline...

Wait a minute.

Then, why didn't the plotline change when I simply existed?

Or when I beat up Lucas.

Or any other crazy feat I realized?

[Countdown initiating...]

[10...9...8]

Fucking hell.

I'll let my future me deal with it.

Then, I quickly moved my finger and tapped the [Yes] button lying in front of me.

[Ding!—]

[— Mission accepted successfully.]

[Showing mission details...]

[Quest: Intercept Violet's Villain Awakening.]

[Details: Violet is starting to become the Final Villainess several years earlier than expected. Prevent her from fully awakening as the Villainess. Completing this mission will stabilize the worldline.]

[Current Location: On the same train as yours. Cublicle Z21.]

[Rewards: Permanent 『Scan』 Function, and a unique Grimorire about 『Future Sight』.]

I stared at the panel in silence.

Violet... is going villain mode already?

That wasn't supposed to happen yet... I think.

I'm not entirely sure, but she really seemed fine...

I leaned back, sighing again.

"And of course this happens on the day I'm going back to Silverleaf."

Still, the 『Scan』 function was now unlocked, so I figured I might as well try it.

My eyes turned toward Alaine, who was gently pouring jasmine tea across the table.

Let's give it a go.

[Target: Alaine Celebrían]

[Race: High Elf]

[Rank: S++ (On the verge of breakthrough)]

[Talent: SSS]

[Affinities: Wind & Spirit]

[Sexual Preference: Aestrea Moon.]

[Character Preference: Aestrea Moon.]

[Character Type: Deredere]

[Favorability: 89]

[Sexual Desire: 00]

[Thoughts: Mhm... I hope Master will enjoy the tea.]

[Additional Options. (Here you can add more details to the [Scan] feature.]

Huh.

She was really thinking about the tea...

I smiled again, softer this time.

This function is really useful.

I could even use it like a mind reader if I wanted—

[—Ding!]

[The function "Scan" has entered a one-hour cooldown.]

"......"

What did I fucking expect?!

Of course.

Of course there's a cooldown.

Well… no point crying about it now.

"The tea's ready~" Alaine's sweet voice sang as she gently placed a small teacup in front of me.

"Thanks," I said, giving her a smile as I picked it up and took a sip.

My eyes went wide.

"Wow...! This is really good."

I honestly couldn't help but say it out loud.

It might've been the best tea I'd ever had.

"Hehehe~" Alaine giggled softly, covering her mouth with her hand like the gentle lady she always is.

I smiled at her.

She looked really happy.

But unfortunately, I knew I didn't have time for this.

We talked a bit while I quickly finished the tea, drinking faster than I normally would.

Then, when I saw an opening—

"Ah… I'm gonna use the bathroom real quick," I said, just as she was about to pour more tea into my cup.

She looked up with a warm smile.

"I'll be waiting."

I nodded, gave her a quick smile, then quietly opened the cubicle door and stepped out. I gently closed it behind me, then looked left and right.

The lower-level cubicles were down the left hall.

Perfect.

I immediately started running, using mana to hide my steps and erase my presence.

It took less than two minutes to reach Cubicle Z21.

I peeked through the window carefully…

And blinked.

What?

Violet was sitting there completely alone, just staring out the window.

…What kind of "villain awakening" is this?

Then—

Step...!

My instincts kicked in, and I instantly jumped up, pressing myself against the ceiling. I threw a thin mana barrier around myself to stay hidden.

A moment later, I saw someone approaching.

My eyes narrowed.

That bald head… that snobby walk…

The Prime Minister.

He was wearing those overly fancy noble clothes and had that smug face I hated already.

He didn't even knock.

He just walked straight into Violet's cubicle.

Before the door could close—

『 Time Freeze (✯ 9th-Level Spell ✯) 』

I stopped time, slipped inside, and climbed onto the ceiling like a sneaky cat. I cast more invisibility spells on myself and then released the time freeze.

Let's see what this snake wanted.

"…Heh. As expected, you were waiting for me," the Prime Minister said with a grin, sitting down across from Violet.

She glanced at him coldly.

"What do you want?"

Her voice... it was icy.

Colder than I'd ever heard before.

It surprised me.

"Nothing major… just another favor," he said with a greedy smile, rubbing his hands together.

Violet's hands curled into fists in her lap.

I could tell.

I could feel it.

Something was wrong.

Really wrong.

And I instantly understood—

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Fuck!

Why did I freaking use the [Scan] before meeting them!?

I bit my lip tightly as I looked at them.

"Remember," the Prime Minister sneered.

"If you don't do this favor for me… your dear mother might find herself face-to-face with the God of Hell! Ahahaha!"

Violet's entire body trembled.

Bam!

A heavy wave of mana burst from her body.

Her eyes darted wildly, full of rage.

The Prime Minister waved his hand lazily.

And just like that, the mana disappeared—like smoke.

"…That annoying no-magic attribute of yours…" Violet hissed.

Huh.

...An no-magic attribute?

That's a bit annoying to deal with.

I kept the information in mind as I let them continue talking.

The... favor was something... simple.

She needed to act as a spy and gather information from Christina about the locations of the bishops and other important figures.

They were likely planning to attack them.

Soon enough, their conversation came to a close.

Then, the prime minister got up to leave.

"I'll tell His Majesty all about your loyalty. I'm sure he'll be very generous with your mother's life," he said with a grin before walking out.

Leaving Violet sitting there.

Alone.

Well… not really alone.

"Damn it!" she whispered, clutching her hair with both hands.

Her whole body shook.

She bit her lower lip tightly until blood flowed out of it.

And by now, I had now understood...

The reason why Violet had become the Final Villainess.

She probably didn't get help and couldn't deal with the threats and these favors...

She probably broke down because of it.

Becoming essentially evil.

But not this time.

Not now.

Because this time…

I'll be adding the Prime Minister to my little kill list.