I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hiatus]

Chapter 48: Young King Young Boss (2)

I looked at the strict professor with a serious expression.

"I apologize for not being able to disclose details, as it's a top-secret mission. However, I can assure you it's not something that would tarnish the dignity of a Hero Department student."

Then, I bowed my head deeply.

My over-immersed teammates also bowed their heads.

"I see. If even you, usually so arrogant, have to bow your head like this, it must be crucial. Tell me when you can talk about it next time. Take care of yourself."

The strict professor gave a satisfied smile and stepped aside.

"Yes, I'll keep that in mind. Thank you for your concern."

I needed to hurry.

"Let's get moving again."

"As expected of our captain. You beat such a stubborn professor with just a few words."

"..."

"Hehe, Theo. That was so cool."

And so, our team arrived at the faculty dormitory.

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In one of the rooms on the 5th floor of the faculty dormitory, where professors and instructors lived, a man who appeared to be in his early 30s was fiddling with a fist-sized red crystal.

The man was none other than Francis, the culprit behind the magic dungeon incident.

Francis was an instructor at Elinia Academy, the continent's top educational institution, but his role was limited to assisting with practical evaluations rather than giving lectures.

Although he held a respectable position, he was discontent.

'Hehe, I can't believe they assigned me such a sweet task.'

Francis was a hero by profession, but he lacked any sense of duty or justice. His actions were driven purely by self-interest.

That's why he joined 'Turning White', a villainous group that claims to restore the corrupted continent back to a blank state.

'Once I complete this mission successfully, this artifact will be entirely mine.'

To be honest, Francis had no interest in their cause. That didn't matter to him.

All that mattered was the reward.

'Joining the organization was indeed a wise choice. They gave me such a powerful artifact for a mission of this difficulty. I wonder what I'll get if I succeed in a more challenging mission...'

Francis gently caressed the fist-sized crystal.

While its texture didn't feel any different from a regular crystal, it was no ordinary object.

This high-tier magic artifact called [Amplification Orb], as the name suggests, amplifies the power when using magic with it.

From what he could tell, it seemed to more than double the potency of his magic.

'With this power, I can do anything.'

Francis was a low-ranking hero, placed within the bottom 10% of active heroes. In a way, he was a failed hero.

But with the [Amplification Orb], even mid-ranking heroes would be no match for him. The artifact's effectiveness had already been proven.

A week ago, an investigation team visited the academy, but nothing happened.

Francis had cast forgetfulness and confusion magic on them, affecting not just one person but the entire team.

Of course, even with the help of the [Amplification Orb], he had used up all his mana.