My Desertion Would Be Faster Than Heros' Obsession-Chapter 63Vol 2. .1

I ended up choking # Nоvеlight # and coughing violently. Wait, what did I just hear?

“Cough, Ishina! Did I—cough, cough—hear that correctly...?”

“You heard it right, Salvia! Just drink some water first!”

I barely managed to calm down as Ishina patted my back. Judging by the absurd look on her face, I hadn’t misheard anything.

“Why didn’t you tell me this earlier?!”

“Well, you didn’t ask....”

“I told you not to only answer when asked! Ugh, this is driving me crazy... So why were those kids throwing rocks at you?”

My eyes flashed dangerously. If this was some kind of discrimination against Arkons, I wasn’t about to let it slide.

“I’m not sure. But judging by how they were yelling for outsiders to get lost, it seems like they just hate the entire Border Defense Army....”

“That’s proof enough!”

So in the end, they did throw rocks because they hated Arkons!

Hearing that my boy had been pelted with stones out there made my head throb. I pressed a hand to my forehead and swayed, and Ishina, concerned, quickly supported me.

“Karon, did you say anything to them?”

“No, I just wanted to hurry and see you, Lady Salvia....”

“...You really only ever think about me, don’t you?”

I muttered weakly as I slumped onto the sofa. I still couldn’t wrap my head around Karon’s way of thinking.

But now wasn’t the time for that. The real issue was this discrimination, and it needed to be addressed.

“Karon, do you think those kids are still there? Do you remember their faces?”

“Um, I think so... but I don’t know where they live.”

Of course. There wasn’t much I could do if I didn’t know where they lived. I had wanted to have a word with their parents, but that was out of the question.

“Sigh, there really is still a long way to go....”

As I lay there, lost in thought, and Karon stood beside me looking confused, I heard Ishina murmur to herself.

“There’s still a lot of work to be done. People’s perceptions won’t change overnight.”

“Yeah, a lot of work indeed....”

Agreeing with her, I suddenly sat up straight.

Because in that moment, like a bolt of lightning, I knew exactly what I had to do.

“Ishina, I’ve made up my mind.”

“Huh? About what?”

“We need to improve people’s perception of Arkons. This all comes down to a lack of education.”

“Well, that’s true.”

“So I’m going to apply for a position on the Education Department’s administrative board.”

“...What?”

Ishina’s eyes went round, but I remained perfectly solemn and resolute.

“Oh, and some of the higher-ups are looking for people to fill a few administrative positions. Wouldn’t hurt to apply, right?”

I had talked about this with Yuri not long ago. I should have realized back then that I was destined for this.

Unlike some other positions, the administrative board wasn’t elected—it was appointed. Given how much I had contributed to establishing this autonomous city, if I wanted a seat, the higher-ups would definitely give me one.

Of course, securing the highest position in the Education Department would take some effort.

“S-Salvia. You seriously want to become an education administrator?”

“I don’t know what that is, but I’ll cheer you on!”

Ishina sounded exasperated, while Karon, as always, was beaming brightly.

“Yes. I’m going to be an administrator.”

“Hah, I should’ve known you wouldn’t stay still for long... The moment Aquila leaves, you suddenly decide to become a bureaucrat.”

“Well, it’s not like this is me causing trouble, right?”

Saying that, I went over my perfect plan in my mind. This might be the most useful my past-life knowledge has ever been.

“But Salvia, what exactly do you plan to do once you’re on the Education Board? Do you have a plan?”

“Yes, of course I have a plan.”

I grinned slyly.

“If the problem is that they discriminate against Arkons... then I’ll make sure they don’t even have time to discriminate.”

“W-what?”

“Fufu, an absolutely perfect curriculum awaits our dear children....”

The kids themselves weren’t at fault. It was society that had taught them the wrong things.

So I would fix society.

I would reform the education system and provide the children with the right curriculum.

And of course, that curriculum would be based on South Korea’s education system.

Time to introduce them to the flames of exam hell, you little brats!

***

I first went to April, who was working in the leadership of the city, and told her about my intention to become an Education Department Administrator.

April, however, told me that I couldn’t just become the Chief Administrator immediately—I had some work to do first.

“You need to draft a policy proposal. There are a lot of candidates vying for the position, so that’s a requirement for applying.”

“Yes, I’m confident I can do that.”

“Good. Once your proposal is submitted, there will be a discussion period. If you’re selected, you’ll also need to give a speech at the upcoming General Election for the City’s Executive Committee.”

“Understood.”

Seeing the determined glint in my eyes, April chuckled softly and patted my shoulder.

“Well, Salvia, the fact that you have that look in your eyes again means you’ll make it. Every time you look like that, you always get what you want, hoho....” ƒгeewebnovёl.com

“...Huh?”

“Now, hurry up and get started on your plan!”

April practically shooed me out of her office, and I returned home.

But writing a comprehensive education policy for an entire autonomous city on my own was too much. I needed someone to help review my proposal.

And I knew exactly who could help me the most right now.

“Lord Winter! Lord Winter!”

I kicked open the door to Winter’s house, shouting at the top of my lungs—only to lock eyes with Altair, who was sitting in the drawing room.

Altair flinched hard when he saw me.

“O-Oh wow... You really know how to make an entrance.”

“Lord Winter!”

Ignoring Altair completely, I charged toward Winter, who approached me with his usual serious expression.

And then, I immediately shattered his composure.

“Lord Winter, I want to become the Chief Administrator of the Education Department!”

“...What?”

For a moment, Winter’s entire expression wavered.

He looked at me like he couldn’t believe his own ears, as if he needed to confirm whether I had actually said what he just heard.

And then—

“Yes! Salvia! It’s time for you to use your talents!”

Winter shouted more enthusiastically than ever before.

“It would be a waste to let your talents rot away! Finally, the time has come for you to show the world the skills you’ve honed all this time!”

I knew it.

Winter had always believed in my academic talents and wanted me to make use of them. I had expected him to be more excited than anyone else.

“I will follow your guidance, Lord Winter!”

When I clasped his hands and gazed up at him with bright, eager eyes, Altair let out an exasperated scoff.

“What the hell...? Why does this feel like something I saw years ago?”

“Lord Winter!”

“Salvia! Leave everything to me! I will ensure your name is known far and wide!”

And just like that, Winter, who never stopped preaching about not wasting talents, officially became my strongest supporter.

A few days later, with a triumphant grin on my face, I marched up to April, holding my completed proposal.

“Lady April! Please take a look at this!”

“Salvia, is it finally finished?”

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April spoke in her usual relaxed tone, accepting my documents.

Even while managing the interim leadership of the city, she always maintained her usual graceful and composed expression.

But as she started reading through my proposal...

Her pupils began trembling.

“Sal-Salvia, this is....”

“I’ve designed the most efficient education system possible for the children!”

“A... a demon...?”

“...Excuse me?”

“Ah, no, nothing....”

April continued reading, muttering things to herself.

Then, she finally sighed, shook her head in disbelief, and returned to her usual smiling expression.

“Yes, Salvia. This is exactly the level of policy-making required for a Chief Administrator!”

“Wow, are you saying you approve?”

“I’ll put in a good word with the higher-ups. You can already consider yourself chosen. Now, just prepare for the upcoming speech.”

“Yes!”

Great. If even April was praising my proposal, that meant I had written something truly perfect.

***

Meanwhile, in the capital...

“Whew....”

Aquila stepped out of a carriage, carrying several bags.

Inside those bags were items he had brought back for Salvia from the capital—a wedding dress, Salvia’s favorite sweets, and even a bouquet of flowers that matched her coral-colored hair.

Aquila gently cradled the bouquet as he walked toward their home.

‘I hope she’s been doing well while I was away.’

He was worried—had Salvia caused any trouble in his absence?

But just as he was heading toward the house, a commotion caught his attention.

A loud crowd had gathered in the Central Plaza.

‘Wait... today is—oh.’

He suddenly remembered.

Today was the election for the City’s Executive Committee.

When he arrived home, Salvia wasn’t there.

Naturally, that meant she must have gone to the Central Plaza.

After setting down his bags, Aquila turned around and headed toward the crowd.

‘Where is she?’

With so many people gathered, finding Salvia wasn’t easy.

No matter how good he was at spotting her anywhere, the fact that he couldn’t immediately see her worried him.

And then—

“Next, we will hear a speech from our newly appointed Chief Administrator of the Education Department on their policies moving forward!”

A loud announcement rang through the plaza.

‘...Chief Administrator of the Education Department?’

Aquila raised his head.

And there, standing confidently on the podium, was—

“S-Salvia?!”

His Salvia was standing front and center, addressing the entire city.