Transmigrated as the Villain: I will survive Chapter 9: The Head

" I must apologise though you had sent a request for a eting weeks ago I could only find so ti now " rlin said as he poured a cup of tea

" You have no need to apologize, after all it was I who asked for a eting in such a hectic ti, I have heard of how much work has happened over the past months to ensure the safety of the students enrolling this year "

" Ah yes, we have quite the batch this year, you yourself included "

’ A batch of students that will include the children of all 5 ducal houses, an imperial princess and even the head of a Marquise family just thinking of all paperwork that such a thing would cause is giving a headache ’

" It seems it is my turn to apologize seeing the extra trouble I have caused you "

" Oh no, your rise to the position of head was a necessity seeing as there was no direct family to act as proxy and it was spurred on you after the death of the previous head without even giving you ti to mourn, you have no need to feel any guilt "

His words forced to recall Nicholos’s past, the truth behind Nicholos’s rise as head was as simple as it was cruel it was just that there was no one else to inherit it, for an old mber of nobility especially one as high a rank as marquis that should have been impossible, however it was made true by the madness of his father who killed them all including his own wife in fear betrayal and having his position stolen.

’No wonder Nicholos grew to be so ssed up ’

Closing my eyes to push back the mories I proceeded with the reason for this eting

" It was actually because of my position that I had asked for this eting "

Hearing my words rlin rely gave a nod

" I have countless duties related to my territory and while I am able to take care of most duties through a communication crystal I still need to go and check the progress myself as such I can’t be forced to stay inside the academy during my stay here I need full authority to leave the island anyti I want not only in cases of ergency"

Yes, an island the academy was built in a middle of a large lake close to the capital acting as a boarding school with an entire city built upon it to accommodate the students. The problem is just like any other boarding school you can’t leave unless it is the holiday or if there is an ergency.

" I understand your predicant however if there is no case of ergency I give you authorization to simply leave "

" Then let make it clear I need to be able to leave to prevent that case of ergency, you should already know that House Arcane are currently the only ones keeping the balance in the underworld and because of that cri rates all around the empire has decreased.

However, if there ever cos a ti that I am unable to go when I need to then everything might go up in smoke that very second. Are you truly willing to take that risk? "

Staying silent for a bit rlin took a sip of tea before replying

" Indeed, it seems I have misjudged the situation instead of a constant leave of absence it is closer to a constant case of ergency is that not so "

" I will make it so that a private transportation gateway is added to your dorm room with the ability to leave at any given mont I believe that is only fair considering the circumstances "

" No that is more than enough I thank you for understanding but if it is possible to add one more thing "

" And what would that be? " rlin asked raising an eyebrow

" The way I will be addressed in the academy, while I promise I will not use my position to pressure anyone I cannot have others talk to informally or without my proper title "

" The academy is a place of equality " rlin said furrowing his brows

" I know however I must maintain my status without it everything I built up could co crashing down, so for that even if it ans I have to lower my head to you, I have to insist on this "

" Don’t say such things, those acts had long lost their anings to "

Heaving a sigh, he said

" If you ever try to pressure any of the other cadets then I’ll have you imdiately expelled do you understand "

" Yes, you don’t need to worry I have no intention of tarnishing my families na by being expelled "

" Good then, is there anything else you would like to speak of Sir Nicholos "

"No, that is all I wanted to say "

Seeing him go back to pouring tea I took that as a signal to leave moving towards the gateway and thanking him one last ti before walking inside.

.....

Arriving at the arcane estate again the first person I saw as always was albert.

" Did all go well master? "

" More so than I expected honestly "

Wiping the cold sweat that accumulated on my forehead I could only shudder recalling back when I asked to retain my title. rlin hadn’t exuded any mana or killing intent however his re presence at the ti was enough to cause my whole body to freeze by instinct. When it cos to power it was no wonder it was said he was the strongest his aura was befitting of the only SS rank in the world.

" A new gateway is going to be established so make sure to calibrate it accordingly before the beginning of the new year "

" I’ll have them ready for work imdiately master "

" Good now with two weeks left let us get everything under wraps before I leave "

opening the door, I walked and spoke

" Prepare the carriage we have many of our friends to visit "

And that was how I found myself spending the final two weeks visiting the entirety of the arcane territory to finish all the unfinished business before my leave to the academy.