On how PhDs become human evil

Just then, Shirasaki Kaori suddenly noticed something—Bai Jie was watching her.

"Well, although you all probably already know me, let me introduce myself anyway." Bai Jie addressed the crowd, "My name is Fafnir Schariac, and I'm transferring to this class today. I hope you'll all take good care of me."

Bai Jie returns to Japan from foreign land!

"No way! Fafnir, you're back!?"

"Didn't Fafnir go back to Italy?"

......

Such voices rose and fell in the classroom, and all the students expressed their surprise. After all, Bai Jie had just announced his withdrawal from school and departure from Japan two weeks ago, but now he was back?

Is international travel really that simple and casual?

Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, Bai Jie smiled and said, "Well, I know you all have a lot of questions for me, but we're still in class. Ask me anything after class."

Hearing Bai Jie say this, the students gradually stopped their commotion.

"Teacher, can I keep my old seat?"

"Yes, your position has remained unchanged."

As Aiko Hatayama said, the seat behind Hajime Nagumo was not removed even after Hakuge left Japan. This was partly because Kaori Shirasaki insisted on keeping the seat, and partly because the school ordered that it could not be removed.

Although I don't know why the school insists on not removing Bai Jie from his position.

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The three afternoon classes ended quickly, and it was time to go home. As the students left one by one, only Bai Jie and Shirasaki Kaori remained in the classroom.

"I didn't expect you to have been waiting for me all this time, Shirasaki. Aren't you going home?"

"Thanks to you, both my parents got promoted and are currently on a business trip in Hokkaido."

As a token of gratitude for being taken in for one night, Bai Jie arranged for the Japanese government to give Shirasaki Kaori's parents a high-paying job. Although it was an honor for the Shirasaki family for Bai Jie to stay there, he helped out of the fact that Shirasaki Kaori was willing to call him a good person.

Looking at Bai Jie sitting on the windowsill watching the sunset, Shirasaki Kaori couldn't help but ask, "Fafner, why did you come back?"

"What, you don't want me to come back?" Bai Jie rarely had the urge to joke, and his tone was somewhat flippant. "Well, I just changed my mind."

"Changed your mind?"

"My original purpose in coming to Japan was to deal with the Gorgon Stone and the goddesses it attracted. However, after Athena and I fought to a draw and Athena was defeated and forced to leave, the matter was over. The Gorgon Stone, which was the source of the incident, sank into the Sea of ​​Japan during the battle. I have no reason to stay in Japan anymore."

At this point, Bai Jie flicked Shirasaki Kaori's forehead with one finger.

“But what you said made me change my mind. You said I’m a good person, which is a compliment I’ve never heard before. It made me think that you are an interesting woman. Then I felt that if I continued to stay in Japan and stayed by your side, I might encounter more interesting things. So I went back to Italy and changed my nationality to Japanese, so that I can stay in Japan for a long time.”

"So that means... Fafnir, you're Japanese now!?"

"Oh, by the way, the name [Fafnir Schariac] has changed slightly; it is now [Fafnir Shirasaki Schariac].

Kaori Shirasaki's thoughts paused for a moment.

Shirasaki? Isn't that her surname? Could it be—

"Fafner, you're moving into my house today?"

"Well, since I was too lazy to look for a place to live, and it would be good to have someone I know take care of me, I simply asked the people from the official history compilation committee to arrange for me to live in your house. Remember to call me 'brother' from now on, my silly little sister."

Looking at Bai Jie with his cheerful smile, Shirasaki Kaori felt that her daily life was about to change forever from this day forward.

P.S.: Update

P.S.: The author is starting university life today. Are there any readers from Nanjing who want to meet up?

Section 211, Chapter 23: A School Trip That Won't Be Peaceful

School trip!

It was a highly popular large-scale group activity at Japanese schools, a trip that every student looked forward to immensely.

This year, the school trip has arrived as scheduled, but unlike in the past, the destination this time is not a place in Japan, but - Italy!

"Hey, hey, hey, isn't that the Roman Colosseum?!"

"Let's take a group photo! It's a rare opportunity to come abroad, we definitely have to take a group photo!"

"Wow, this is foreign ice cream!"

Seeing the students scattering through the streets of Rome, Aiko Hatayama called out anxiously, "Everyone! Don't go too far! It'll be troublesome if you get separated!"

"Don't worry, teacher. I've already spoken with my friends here. If they find any lost students, they'll take them back to the hotel."

Bai Jie said this while sitting in a street cafe.

Hatayama Aiko gave Bai Jie a long, glaring look and sighed, "To actually get the school to change the destination to Italy, and even say they can cover all the expenses for everyone... Shaniat-kun, just how rich is your family?"

Yes, the reason why Aiko Hatayama's class was able to go on a school trip to Italy was entirely due to Bai Jie's secret arrangements.

To be precise, it was because Shirasaki Kaori mentioned wanting to go to Italy during dinner earlier that Bai Jie took advantage of this school trip to bring her to Italy.

As for the round-trip travel expenses and food and lodging, Bai Jie was officially responsible for them all, but in reality, all expenses were charged to the official history compilation committee. Since they said they wanted to show their loyalty to Bai Jie, it was only natural that they would cover the expenses.

Knowing the inside story, Shirasaki Kaori rolled her eyes at Bai Jie, annoyed: "Although I knew you had a lot of power, I didn't expect you could even do something like this."

"If you want, you could be the next prime minister of Japan—just kidding."

Bai Jie spoke these shocking words with ease, but Shirasaki Kaori was certain that Bai Jie was not joking. Faced with such a catastrophic force, Japan might really change because of him alone.

"Your Majesty, your afternoon tea has arrived."

Just then, Liliana pushed a cart over, which was filled with exquisitely decorated cakes, desserts, and freshly brewed herbal tea and coffee.

Looking at Liliana pouring her tea, Shirasaki Kaori was flattered and said, "Thank you so much, Miss Liliana."

"No, Miss Shirasaki, you are the king's sworn sister, there's no need for you to thank me."

As Liliana said, there is no one in the magic world who does not know the name Kaori Shirasaki.

【The Magic King's adopted sister】, 【A member of the King's family】... These identities alone are enough for the magic world to treat Shirasaki Kaori as a top-tier figure, after all, she was personally announced by Shirasaki Gon as his adopted sister.

Therefore, even if Shirasaki Kaori were still an ordinary person, no magician in the world would dare to touch her.

Kaori Shirasaki sighed helplessly at Liliana's words. Although she had also dreamed of being a princess, she really couldn't get used to being treated like this.

After taking a sip of coffee, Bai Jie put down his cup and activated a soundproof barrier and a spell to disperse onlookers: "So, Lily, what's going on in Italy while I was away?"

"There's not much activity in Italy. This is the king's territory, and no magician dares to cause trouble here."

Italy and Japan are now considered Bai Jie's territories, and the magic societies within both countries regard Bai Jie as their master, acting as his eyes and ears to monitor his every move.

By the way, Tony, the original owner of Italy, is currently waging war in South America, where there have recently been reports of disobedient gods. I guess that idiot has already made a mess of South America. I feel sorry for Andre.

"However, Your Majesty, although everything is fine in Italy, there are recent reports that Marquis Voban is on his way to Italy."

Bai Jie's brows furrowed suddenly!

Marquis Voban, the oldest of the seven surviving Godslayers, is also the one who created the infamous reputation of the Godslayer.

He has lived for over two hundred years since his first god-slaying, and possesses the most power among all current god-slayers. According to Tony, he is a "very spirited old beast."

And this most vicious god-slayer is actually on his way to Italy?

Do you know why he came here?

“There are only a few guesses at the moment, and the more specific reasons need further confirmation, but I believe that Marquis Voban is here to see Your Majesty,” Liliana said. “Lord Andrei told me that there is an unwritten rule among Godslayers that they greet newly born members of their own kind, just like when Lord Salvatore challenged you.”

"So, that old man is planning to come and fight me?"

Bai Jie couldn't help but laugh. First it was Tyr who refused to obey, then Vereslana and Tony, then Athena, and now Marquis Voban. How come so many things have happened in less than a year since he came to this world?

Of course, Bai Jie did not believe that Marquis Voban had come to spar with him on a whim. Perhaps he had long intended to fight Bai Jie, but was unsure whether Bai Jie's strength was sufficient for him to make a move, so he had been observing until now.

With Bai Jie killing Vereslana, fighting Tony to a draw, and severely injuring Athena, Marquis Voban finally realized that Bai Jie had the strength to fight him.

This explains why he only just set off for Italy.

"Lily, the itinerary for the day after tomorrow is Naples, right?"

Yes, do you want to make changes?

"No, I just want someone to pass on a message to the Marquis of Voban: [Meet in Naples]."

Upon hearing this, Liliana was immediately shocked. Bai Jie's words had already made his stance clear—the outcome of the battle between Naples and the Marquis of Voban would be decided.

In other words, Naples will become the third place, after Sardinia and Tokyo, to fall victim to Bai Jie's treachery.

Seeing Liliana's terrified expression, Bai Jie couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, this time I'll take the battlefield to the sea and try my best not to affect Naples."

"Your Majesty, I implore you to show mercy this time. At least leave half of the territory for Naples."

"Is this all presumed to mean I will destroy Naples? What kind of image do you really have of me?"

Completely disregarding the surrounding moving natural disasters!

Kaori Shirasaki and Liliana had the same idea at the same time, but of course, Bai Jie must never know about it.

P.S.: I recently started practicing three-finger Gan Jiang, aiming for the top rank in the Chinese server!

Section 212, Page 24. Author: The second day of university was unexpectedly boring.

It was 8 p.m. After a whole day of fun, the class arrived at the inn under the jurisdiction of the Bronze Black Cross, led by Liliana.

As one of the most renowned magic societies in Europe, the Bronze Black Cross's magical foundation is undeniable. However, the daily expenses required to support the members' living costs are also enormous.

In order to prevent the society from being in a state of financial distress, the Bronze Black Cross established various fund-collecting agencies throughout Europe.

Some were roadside vendors, some were shops selling goods, some were hotels providing accommodation for travelers... All sorts of organizations thus served as tools for collecting funds, continuously providing the Bronze Black Cross with operating capital.

The group is currently seated in one of the most luxurious hotels in Rome owned by Bronze Black Cross. Normally, you need to book a month in advance to stay here, and even then, you might not be able to get a reservation. However, because of Bai Jie's arrival, Bronze Black Cross has specially vacated an entire floor.

To please the Demon King Bai Jie, the Bronze Black Cross spared no expense—incidentally, the money was paid by the Japanese official history compilation committee.

Now, after having dinner in the main dining hall, the group arrived at the super-large bathroom located in the hotel's basement.