“Why the hell are you here Dan?!” Big brother asks me.

“I bought Izumi back that’s about it.” I say as I point at Izumi.

“You know this kid, Sam?” The King asks Sam.

Sam looks at the King and smiles, “If he has done anything good then yes if not he’s all yours.”

“WHAT THE FUCK KINDA RESPONSE WAS THAT?!!!!!!”

“Then I will continue own to say this, we cannot trust both of you and that is why we will need to conduct a thorough investigation on both of you and if you are somehow connected to the dark guild Necro...We will execute you.” The King says.

I sigh, guilds, they are all over the Kingdom and send adventurers on a mission. It’s just your normal daily stuff but when it comes to the dark guild...They do everything, from robbery to kidnapping to even murder and war.

“I have a class to teach in about 30 minutes, I will need to get going you know Mr. King.” I raise my hand.

“What?! Are you saying that you are going to disobey our King’s order?!” A guy speaks, he wears a long golden robe and holds a book in his right hand. I sigh and look at the guy, “If that’s what it takes to get to my class then yes, I will.” I say staring at that guy right in his eyes.

My brother looks at me and begins to laugh, “Big brother?” I am confused about what my brother is thinking right now.

“I didn’t realize up until now...That my little irresponsible brother is actually being responsible for once.” Big brother says.

I smile, “Everyone’s gotta do their job, brother.” I say with a smile.

“King!” My brother calls out for the King, “Yes Sam?” The King looks to be surprised, “You asked me if I know this guy, right? Well, I can guarantee you that this kid here isn’t a part of any dark guild. That’s because the little kid is my little brother.” Sam says with a smile.

The King seems to be surprised, it’s like an arrow just hit him, the King sighs, “You both are free to go.” The King says to us.

“WHAT?! BUT FATHER-“

“I can trust Sam’s words, that man never lies.” The King says.

There was a sigh of relief on the little Princess’s face.

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Just like that...The court session was over and we were rewarded with some Zens (Type of money in this world) for getting back Izumi.

Big brother sure has a lot of power in the court.

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“Why didn’t you do anything, father?!” Flesty asks Fracia.

“I couldn’t afford to lose that engineer...He is just that good.” Fracia says.

“It’s not about the engineer...There is some deeper meaning to this and I will find it out. Just because some lowly engineer said so, you decided that you will do as you wish...You just-“

“Why are you so focused on jailing that boy?” Fracia asks Flesty.

“Huh?!”

“That’s because Sir Dan was the replacement teacher for Sir Tarand.” Kaileen says as she begins to leave with Izumi.

Fracia looks at Kaileen leave.

“Is what Kaileen says true?” Fracia asks Flesty.

“What if it is true?! It’s not like he can replace Tarand...Ever...” Flesty says as she runs back inside the castle.

Fracia sighs, “What do I do with these kids? One hates me and the other one is so pampered and dumb...I wish...If only I could save our little girl...” Fracia looks sad.

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Izumi and Kaileen walked together to the school, “Did you know...Sir Dan is quite different from Sir Tarand, Princess Kaileen?” Izumi asks Kaileen.

Kaileen seems to be surprised, “What do you mean?” Kaileen asks.

“He’s touch was so gentle and his words are very believable plus he has a cool personality and he can cook, he has a well-mannered way to speak to people and it feels good to sleep on his body since it’s quite warming.”

“S-s-s-s-sleep on his body?! WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN?!” Kaileen asks.

“Oh, Sir Dan and I slept together while he was teaching me to control my Ki.” Izumi says with a smile.

Kaileen is all red and it seems like she is going to erupt.

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I finally made it back to the academy, I sigh, “Next time, I am not escorting a Princess.” I say with a sigh.

“Now, now, Luke, trash like you don’t belong here.”

Luke? Trash? What is going on over there? I look towards the place where I hear the voices from.

“You know guys, he never sleeps that’s why he is so weak.”

I see a few boys surrounding Luke but I am not entering just yet. I want to see what Luke does.

That one guy...He looks pretty much like Luke but...There his attitude is much different than Luke.

“Big brother...Can I go? I have a class to attend.” Luke says.

“Alright, I will have you attend the class but only on one condition.”

Luke’s brother...He has him change into a girly outfit. I didn’t think that Luke was getting bullied. The way he is, so much more cheerful and smiling, no one would know about that.

“Look at him!”

I hear the laughter of several senior students but I don’t do anything.

“Be sure to take his pictures.”

I won’t be the one who will be fighting fights for my students, this is Luke’s fight...I will definitely guide him though.

SEVERAL MINUTES LATER,

Luke begins to walk past me, “Be a little braver will ya?”

Luke looks behind him, “Sir Dan...” Luke looks surprised.

“You saw everything... Didn’t you?” Luke asks me. I nod, “Why didn’t you do anything?” Luke asks me with a sad face as he looks down to the ground.

“It’s because this is your own fight.” I say as I look at Luke.

Luke gives a sad smile, “My own fight huh? How the hell am I supposed to fight back? I don’t have the power nor do I have the guts...” Luke clenches his fist, “I can just smile and move forward...That’s all.” Luke says with a smile.

“That’s not an option. You will have to fight back.” I say.

“I CAN’T DO THAT THOUGH!” Luke screams at me, “YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND MY PROBLEMS!”

I grab Luke’s collar, “I don’t understand your problems?!” I look angrily at Luke, “Oh you have problems, that’s great and all but there are students with bigger problems than your wussy bullying shit! Did you know that Izumi can’t control her mana and due to that she killed a lot of people back in her hometown?! Did you know that the Princess doesn’t want to die and yet she is the one who is being sacrificed due to the bullshit Ares ritual?! Did you know that Horrell used to get stabbed every day by the soldiers and almost got raped?! DID YOU KNOW ANY OF THIS?! You think you getting bullied by some kids is a big problem? Grow a pair of balls and step up! Your problem is a little kid compared to theirs.” I say as I leave Luke’s collar.

Suddenly, Luke hugs me, “What the-“

I feel the wetness of the tears flowing from his eyes, “Luke?”

“I don’t *Sniff* I don’t want to be bullied...Help me Sir Dan *Sniff* Help me get stronger...”

This kid...I sigh, “I will help you get stronger not only physically but mentally...You will need to be the one who needs to get stronger.” I say with a smile as I rub Luke’s head.

I may have gone a little overboard with the problems thingy...

“The festival...There is a festival coming at the end of the next month. I am taking part in it. There will be a tournament there...” Luke wipes his tears and looks at me.

“I will defeat my brother and his gang there...Until then, I am going to endure it all.” Luke says and this time, there is determination in his eyes.

This kid...He really is something. I pat his head, “I will help ya get stronger.” I say with a smile.

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“Let’s get to the class, Sir Dan!” Luke says as he gets ahead of me.

“Yeah, we should.” I say with a smile.

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Somewhere in a dark place, "What?! You dare come to me empty-handed!"

"Sir...I am really sorry, that man...He was just too powerful for us to handle..."

There seems to be a talk between four people in a dark place.

"A man?! You three ran away just because of a single man?! Are you fucking kidding me?! Is this some kinda joke?!" The man angrily wears a robe.

"It's time that I take action myself...I will get that Princess myself." The man says as he gets past the three men in the room.