The Retired Supporting Character Wants to Live Quietly

[Translator Peptobismol]

Chapter 14 Acting as a Homeroom Professor?

Kirrin quietly opened her eyes to a warm sensation.

The first thing she saw was an unfamiliar ceiling and a girl with a blank expression looking down at her. What was this?

Move your eyes.

The girl, with hands bathed in a golden glow, was calmly touching Kirrins body as she spoke. She was Maya, the Holy Priestess that Head Combat Professor Dian had brought from the Church.

Kirrin stared at the girl for a moment, then suddenly remembered the Holy Priestess Dian had brought to the academys infirmary. Right, this girl is the Priestess in our academy infirmary.

So this is the infirmary? Why am I here? I was definitely seeing off Duke Toulouse and then

Move your eyes, please.

Ah, yes

Kirrin rolled her eyes around, taking in the scenery of the infirmary, struggling to recall her broken memories. But she failed.

Excuse me, Priestess. Why am I here?

You fainted from extreme stress being relieved all at once. Head Professor Dian brought you here.

Professor Dian? Where is he now?

There are no significant issues with your body. Rest well.

Before she could finish her sentence, Priestess Maya stood up, having said all she needed. Despite her cute appearance, she had a very blunt personality. She was the complete opposite of me, who always makes the worst decisions despite appearing sharp.

As Maya returned to her desk, the sound of her pen scratching on paper, Kirrin thought about her meeting with the Duke.

Duke Toulouse had stormed into the academy to complain about his daughter Knightley being struck with a wooden sword by Professor Dian. He started yelling at Kirrin the moment he stepped off his carriage.

Even before the carriage was visible, Kirrin was so terrified that she was about to lose consciousness. She feared this incident would snowball into her dismissal.

If she was fired, she would have to return to her father. According to her clans rules, she might be punished. And shed rather jump into a dragons maw than return to her father empty-handed!!

Commander, long time no see!

At that moment, Dian had stepped in front of Kirrin and greeted the Duke. And then, a miracle happened.

Recognizing Dian, the Duke laughed heartily, embraced him, and the atmosphere in the headmasters office became unexpectedly friendly and jovial?

Just when it seemed everything was going to end amicably, the Head Theoretical Professor Ismera suddenly brought up Knightleys incident.

The Duke, suddenly reminded of his original purpose, turned red and started making a scene again. This is really the end now

No matter how much of a bigshot Dian was, she couldnt possibly stand up to the Duke and say, I hit your daughter to his face. But he did.

I did it.

The second miracle. Dian completely diverted the Dukes attention from Kirrin to himself and explained the situation.

Listening quietly, the Duke not only accepted it but was pleased, shaking Dians hand vigorously and asking him to take care of Knightley in the future.

Even seeing everything with her own eyes, Kirrin couldnt believe it. Is this really how it ends?

Watching the Dukes carriage leave, as he waved goodbye, still in disbelief, Kirrin finally realized.

Its over Its really over. The Duke didnt turn the academy upside down, nor did he hold me accountable. He left in high spirits.

I can keep my position as the headmaster and wont have to return to my father. Im saved!

And her memory cut off there, so she must have fainted right after that.

Previously, when Dian overhauled the Combat Departments curriculum, he had boldly declared hed take responsibility.

He had promised to protect Kirrin if anything happened, and today he truly kept that promise.

Dian protected me from the Dukes wrath

Ahhhh!

Please be quiet.Fdd ew updts on n(o)v/e/lin(.)com

Sorry, Priestess

Kirrin buried her face in the blanket that had fallen on the floor, trying to stifle her spreading laughter.

Watching this, Priestess Maya calmly wrote in the patient log with precise penmanship.

[Headmaster Kirrin Nemara. After a temporary fainting spell, exhibited unprovoked screaming and laughter. Further psychological evaluation recommended.]

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Rumors that Duke Toulouse and Head Combat Professor Dian were acquainted and that the Duke was extremely pleased to see him spread like wildfire.

Combat Department professors, who had feared the departments dissolution, were now in a celebratory mood.

I never imagined Duke Toulouse was capable of making such an expression.

Right? Remember when he caused such a fuss demanding Knightley back? It was intense.

What kind of person is our Head Professor to be so close with the Duke?

Combat Riding Professor Anna, listening from the corner, cautiously voiced her speculation.

Could he be a secret prince?

What?

The absurd guess drew all the professors attention to Anna.

Well there have always been those rumors, you know. He was such a troublemaker that they hid him as a commoner to save the Royal Familys reputation

Hmm, its not entirely baseless.

Magic Response Professor Orendy stroked his chin and nodded.

Although our Head Professor isnt a complete delinquent, hes not exactly diligent either. He has a completely different vibe compared to the Second Princess or other members of the Royal Family.

Thats nonsense.

Comprehensive Combat Professor Morton dismissed Orendys opinion in a single stroke.

The Royal Family have always had silver hair. But the Head Professor has brown hair.

Well, changing hair color with magic is not a big deal. What do you think, Professor Waver?

I agree with you, Orendy. Given the situation, maybe we should align ourselves with the Head Professor?

The ever-optimistic Waver, and Orendy laughed, and the other professors joined in, telling them to stop with the nonsense.

Only Psychological Warfare Professor Felimia adjusted her glasses in silence.

Meanwhile, over in the Theoretical Department, the atmosphere was somber, as if they had just been told their entire budget was cut.

In fact, the Theoretical Department professors didnt particularly care whether Dian was friendly with the Duke. Their gloomy expressions were due to the presence of Ismera sitting at the head of the table.

Throughout the morning meeting, Ismera had not uttered a single word, maintaining her stony silence even as the meeting concluded. The professors, sensing her mood, didnt dare to leave.

Dian had suddenly appeared as the Head Combat Professor, seemingly out of nowhere. His past shrouded in mystery, outwardly he seemed like nothing more than a leisurely man strolling around the academy.

Yet, in less than a month, he had persuaded Headmaster Kirrin to overhaul the Combat Department curriculum and even dared to strike Duke Toulouses daughter Knightley with a wooden sword.

As if that wasnt enough, he managed to embrace the enraged Duke and send him off in high spirits.

Clearly, he was someone extraordinary. ButGrrrind!

The sound of grinding made the professors flinch and glance at Ismera.

Just a little more and I could have replaced that incompetent Dark Elf as headmaster

When news broke that the continents hero Linus had been designated as the next headmaster, Ismera had nearly given up on everything.

But then, another person, not Linus, arrived. And he wasnt even a headmaster, just a professor. Ismera had placed high hopes on him

Kirrin, undeservingly given privileges solely because she was part of the clan that prevented the assassination of the Emperor.

And she even betrayed her own during the assassination attempt. She wasnt even present; her father did everything.

I lost my forest to the Demon Kings army and barely survived, clawing my way up for ten years to reach this position. And yet you

GrrrindGrrrind!

Ismera, not even wearing her usual serene and kind mask, continuously ground her teeth, a cold shadow cast over her face.

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Rumors about her father eventually reached Knightleys ears.

Lady Knightley, whats the relationship between the Head Combat Professor and your father?

Do you think Professor Dian might be a noble too? Your father is such a significant figure. If he knows someone like that

I dont know. Stop asking.

Knightley coldly answered her followers with a disdainful look.

And why are you so curious? Planning to align yourselves with the professor?

No, its just were curious

Without listening to the end, Knightley turned and walked down the hallway.

The ones who were the happiest when I got beaten by the Head Combat Professor are now trying to dig up information on him through me, hoping for some gain.

Theyre fellow nobles, but I find them so disgusting and hypocritical.

In any case due to this incident, has my father given up on trying to get me to drop out of the academy and agree to the arranged marriage? That would be great.

In a way, it seems like Professor Dian, whom I barely know, has protected me. I really like that professor.

Talented, well-connected, and even good-looking. I want to get closer to Professor Dian. Is there a way?

After standing still for a moment in thought, Knightley had an idea and began walking toward the main building where the headmasters office was located.

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As the academy buzzed with the news of the Dukes visit.

I was summoned to the headmasters office and was suddenly told something shocking.

Are you asking me to personally teach student Knightley?

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