The Villain Saint is my secondary account

"I never imagined that Professor Brand, who looks so young, would have such a profound mastery of elemental magic. With such a young talent as Professor Brand joining us, the research level of our institute will surely reach a new level soon."

"Uh, you flatter me, Dean... I only have some research in this area, and I can't compare to the many seniors in the academy."

Out of politeness, Ye Xiao naturally did not open the letter of introduction that Celinedra had given him.

But now he was beginning to wonder what exactly was written inside that could make the middle-aged dean in front of him act so respectfully.

"Tsk tsk, humility is a rare virtue among talented young people."

The dean nodded with satisfaction. "I have seen many exceptionally talented people. No matter how much they talk, they can't hide the arrogance in their eyes."

“But Mr. Brand, you are different. I can see the thirst for knowledge still in your clear eyes. To be learned yet still remember the heart of an apprentice—this is the realm where only a true master can return to simplicity.”

No, it's because my level of magical knowledge is indeed about the same as an apprentice's.

Although she knew the other person was praising her, Ye Xiao still felt like she was being insulted.

"Dean, you flatter me, you flatter me... In that case, I will stay near the academy with my wife and sister for the time being, and we will come to take the exam in three days."

"Participate in the test?"

The dean paused for a moment, then waved his hand. “Oh, that won’t be necessary, Mr. Brand. With your talent, there’s no need to waste time going through those tedious procedures. The appointment letter from the Department of Academic Affairs will be issued tomorrow. Professor Rhodes will show you around the college tonight, and you can start arranging your teaching tomorrow.”

"Uh?... Ah, okay, thank you very much, Dean and Professor Rhodes."

Ye Xiao hadn't expected the other party to be so agreeable, allowing him to skip the second round of interviews.

He wasn't afraid of the practical tests, but the written test was the main thing. He had originally planned to have the entire Seven Stars Society stay at the library to help him find information.

In any case, these troubles have been avoided.

Professor Rhodes was a cheerful person and looked to be in his early twenties. Although he was also an Aslan, he did not have the particularly noticeable elven features of Serendra or the Dean.

He had short, dark brown hair tied up, with short, pointed ears peeking out from his temples. His features were fairly fair and decent, but not to the point where one glance from an Aslan nobleman would make him look stunningly handsome.

This should be considered a common characteristic of the common people in Aslan. Compared to the upper-class nobles, their bloodline is closer to that of humans, and correspondingly, their affinity for elemental magic will be reduced.

“I heard that Mr. Vossya’s younger sister also plans to study at the academy. It seems she intends to stay in Aslan for a long time?”

Rod led Ye Xiao on a stroll through the garden corridor below the teaching building, asking questions as they went.

"Haha, your country has a beautiful environment and outstanding people, which is like paradise for us strangers."

Ye Xiao did not directly respond to Rod's words, but instead went along with the topic and praised him.

This wasn't just something he made up. In Aslan, there weren't any impoverished slums like those in the Loren Empire or the Valen Kingdom. Even the lowest-ranking commoners in the empire, as long as they were of Aslan blood, could live a decent life thanks to their innate magical affinity.

Chefs, cleaners, architects, professors... their bloodline makes their per capita productivity far higher than that of other major countries.

A single cleaner can easily manipulate wind and water magic to maintain the cleanliness of several streets, and a chef can prepare hundreds of dishes with precise cooking time every day...

Aslan exports top-of-the-line materials and enchanting equipment, resulting in a continuous influx of foreign exchange into the country.

In addition, due to its small population, Aslan often needs to bring in immigrants. Although their wages may not be as high as those of the locals, it is normal for them to earn one to two times more than those from their countries of origin.

Calling Aslan a "paradise for immigrants" is no exaggeration. Every year, countless people, both through official and informal channels, try to enter Aslan.

but……

Success and failure both depend on bloodline; such a social structure that highly relies on bloodline also limits the upper limit that people in each class can reach.

For example, based on Ye Xiao's observations throughout his time at the academy, the highest administrative rank among the commoner Aslans was professor in a branch academy; without exception, everyone he met above that level was a nobleman.

Even a school like the Loren National Noble Academy, where royalty is everywhere, doesn't have such strict divisions. Ye Xiao vaguely remembers that after the old academy head was killed by him in the civil war in the imperial city, the newly appointed Grandmaster-level old mage was a commoner.

But in Aslan, such a thing is impossible.

Bloodline determines rank, and the upper limit of one's life is predetermined from the moment of birth.

One might be able to advance through personal ability, but this is limited to technical jobs that rely on individual skills; higher management positions will never be available to those below.

This is why, in this paradise that countless outsiders flock to, there is the unusual sight of some Aslans seeking to immigrate.

Chapter Thirteen: A Corner of the Academy

However, the local Aslans still have a very high sense of national pride, with the vast majority even placing imperial honor above personal honor.

Therefore, Ye Xiao kept showering Luo De with compliments the whole way, all sorts of them—

"Oh dear, Tedeh here is not as good as your country, there is steam pollution everywhere."

"Oh dear, if the Federal Duchy had such a far-sighted assessment system, how could it be in such a chaotic state now?"

"Tsk tsk, even so, only Aslan could have conceived such a brilliant idea..."

Anyway, Ye Xiao isn't from the Tedeh Federation, so he has no qualms about criticizing her. He's practically saying that the moon in Aslan is rounder than the one in the Federation Duchy.

Professor Rhodes saw that the new professor was indeed quite capable, and he introduced himself even more enthusiastically, even saying that he would definitely take good care of his sister, Greta, when she took his class.

Susie Yun, who was playing the wife, stood quietly beside her, seemingly enjoying the conversation, while Greta was so sleepy she was about to yawn.

Greta had no interest in humanity's troublesome systems; she preferred the simple society of Hell, where might makes right and those who didn't deserve to die.

"Ah, I didn't realize how late it is. Professor Brand, the accommodation area is just ahead. Why don't you and your family drop off your luggage first, and then we can all go to the restaurant for dinner together?"

"no problem."

Ye Xiao readily agreed; he couldn't wait to learn more about the academy.

After all, to some extent he was there to conduct espionage and search for the Dark Shepherds. The academy, being the largest research institution in the area, likely had some key research on the Lost City hidden somewhere there.

If we can gather more information, it might come in handy someday.

But Gladys was getting really bored. As the younger sister, she couldn't be being affectionate with Ye Xiao in public, and listening to her from behind was making her sleepy.

So, on their way to the residential area, Greta and Ye Xiao said they wanted to explore other places.

"Wow, it's amazing that you're interested in this, little sister."

Ye Xiao figured that his dinner chat with Rhodes would probably be rather boring for Greta, and it wouldn't be appropriate to have a dinner with family and colleagues, so he naturally agreed.

"But remember to complete the enrollment procedures first, and if possible, get to know your classmates as well. And always remember that you are just a proficient mage apprentice, so don't reveal your strength casually..."

"I know, I know. You can rest assured that I'll handle things. Just remember to leave the door open for me tonight."

Greta patted her chest confidently, then dashed away like a free butterfly.

Susie Yun watched Greta's retreating figure, then covered her mouth and chuckled, "It really feels like I'm taking care of a little sister."

"Hahaha, this little guy has returned to his true self in some ways."

Although Greta often does some abstract things, she is quite reliable when it comes to serious matters, so Ye Xiao is not worried that she will cause any trouble.

The college residential area is supposed to be teachers' dormitories, but looking around, those rows of exquisite villas built against the mountain are no different from the villa area outside.

Ye Xiao led Su Xiyun into the house and pressed the switch on the wall. The magic crystal energy transmitted through the engineering circuit lit up the mineral lamp in the living room, instantly turning the dim room into a brightly lit space.

This kind of luxurious craftsmanship is usually used to make magical tools; I guess only Aslan could afford to use it for lighting lamps.

The living room isn't large, but it has all the necessary furniture: a dining table, a sofa, simple wall decorations... Pulling back the curtains reveals floor-to-ceiling windows and an open balcony with stunning views, where you can even see the street scene at the foot of the mountains and the sea in the distance.

An indescribable warmth welled up in her heart. Su Xiyun took Ye Xiao's hand, and for a moment she truly felt the peace of returning home with her husband.

"I won't be eating indoors tonight. I need to go talk to Professor Rhodes about the college. Do you want to come with me, or I can get you some takeout later?"

Ye Xiao asked.

"I won't go. I just moved in. I'll stay and tidy up the house."

Miss Su's smile was gentle and quiet, unlike Greta's flamboyance or Ella's allure; it was as subtle as the first ray of sunshine in spring, natural and warm.

"For dinner, I saw some shops on campus when I came here, so I'll just go and buy some ingredients and make do with my own dinner."

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Ye Xiao's gaze froze for a moment, then he smiled and gently stroked the girl's forehead.

"Okay, thanks for your hard work. But don't buy too much. We've finally settled down, and tomorrow night we're going to have dinner with Loren, Skadi, and Ella."

"Well, see you tonight."

A blush rose on Susie Yun's cheeks. She nodded slightly, then stood there with her hands clasped together, watching Ye Xiao until he left.

……

As time went by, the dinner between Ye Xiao and Professor Luo De, which was filled with nonsense, was no longer worth recounting.

Two married men chatted about work and life, and after a few rounds of drinks, they started pontificating about current affairs, which was rather unproductive.

The camera then focuses on Greta, who is wandering around the academy. The little girl, feeling dizzy, walks a few steps and discovers that the place is not only large but also very winding.

She couldn't just spread her wings or use gravity magic to fly around, and after searching for a long time, she still couldn't find the place where she could complete the enrollment procedures.

"Damn it, am I, so great as I am, supposed to bow down and ask mere humans for directions?"

Greta muttered something to herself, then finally swallowed her pride and approached a passing Aslan student, "Hey, where's the enrollment area?"

"Uh...? It's almost the end of the semester, are there still any newly enrolled students?"

The female student scratched her head, looking at the cute pink-haired girl in front of her. Perhaps her attention was drawn to the doll-like girl's exquisite face, and she didn't even notice the low quality that this guy had just displayed.

"To get to the Student Affairs Office, just follow this mountain road and turn left at the second intersection."

"good."

After Greta expressed her gratitude to the human for his respectful service, she went in the direction he had indicated.

The student scratched his head, somewhat confused, still not understanding what the "not bad" meant.

The sun sets and night falls.

The slope Greta walked up was unusually empty and deserted, with a desolate atmosphere spreading with the evening breeze. She seemed to have arrived at a rather remote corner of the academy.

After walking along this road for quite some time, Greta didn't see many people at all.

As she pondered whether that damned human had deceived the great demon god, some faint calls came from the nearby woods.

"You stinking outsider, you've come to Aslan to beg for food!"

Even though the woods outside the road were pitch black without streetlights, her vision easily penetrated through the trees and she saw three Aslans punching and kicking another student who was wearing a uniform but whose appearance clearly indicated he was not a local.

Sigh, humans often enjoy doing these kinds of pointless things.

Greta yawned and continued walking as if she hadn't seen anything.

Unexpectedly, the beaten student curled up on the ground, his eyes turning fierce. He suddenly pulled out a strange dagger that looked like a snake from his pocket, struggled to get up, and with a "plop," plunged it into the abdomen of one of the Aslans.

Chapter Fourteen: The Nature of Demons

"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!"

Screams erupted from the forest, and an Aslan man raised his hand to summon a magic circle, shouting angrily, "Damn outsider, how dare you!?..."

But before he could finish speaking, the out-of-town student immediately swung his dagger at the Aslan student who was trying to use magic.

The strange dagger pierced through the dark green magic circle, tearing it apart like a piece of paper, and plunged into the arm that was still casting the spell.

"Aaaaaah!!!"

The number of groans doubled. The outsider was kicked to the ground, and in the process, a dagger was pulled out. Blood gushed from the Aslan student's arm like a fountain.

The student used his other hand to apply a healing spell to the wound, but strangely, the wound showed no signs of healing.

In a daze, she even saw countless tiny tentacles crawling out of the wound.

The out-of-town student gripped the dagger tightly, his face covered in blood as he got up from the ground, his hair disheveled and his eyes bloodshot.

The only uninjured male student fired several ice spikes, piercing the opponent's body, but the out-of-town student was like an immortal, dragging his body full of holes and charging forward like a mad dog.

This scene terrified the Aslans. The two Aslan students, disregarding their companion who was lying on the ground unable to move after being stabbed in the abdomen, screamed and fled out of the woods.

Greta smiled with amusement at the sight; she always enjoyed observing creatures gripped by fear.

However, the two Aslan students were moving too fast using their wind manipulation techniques, and the out-of-town students chasing them couldn't keep up on foot.

Greta raised her finger and casually twirled it. An invisible mental spell landed on the two fleeing Aslans, who immediately circled around and ran back in the opposite direction.

Two Aslan trainees were panting heavily as they ran through the forest. They didn't remember the forest being that big, so why couldn't they see the main road outside after running for so long?

Just as they were wondering what was going on, in the darkness, a figure lying on the ground clutching his stomach and groaning appeared before them.

"help me……"

That was none other than the first student who had been stabbed to the ground; blood was spilling from his stomach and covering the ground.

She helplessly raised one hand, while her other hand, which was covering her abdomen, was still trying to release the gradually dimming natural healing glow, but unfortunately it was to no avail.