"What about becoming a teacher for the Royal Academy?"
The commander had both his legs on the table, smoking a cigarette as he uttered those words. He looked at me with his usual uninterested look.
While the commander was easy-going, he wasn't the type to call me in his personal tent. This was his private space, which meant he had something important to tell me.
I pulled the chair in front of me and made myself comfortable. However, not as comfortably as him, keeping both my hands on my knees.
"Teaching?" I laughed. "What's this about? What would I even teach? The war is over."
The commander started tapping on his chair, not looking at me even once. He took another puff from his cigarette before straightening his back, giving me his full attention.
"I didn't think you were that naive, Caedrel." He took another puff. "Wars are part of an unending cycle. Now that we won against the demons, it won't be long until we fight among ourselves…it's inevitable."
At first, I wasn't sure what to say. I wanted to tell him that he was wrong, but I couldn't. He was right, on Earth there weren't any Demons and humans kept fighting against one another. So, it wouldn't be strange if the same thing were to happen in this world.
"So…what would I be teaching?"
I wouldn't say I was pleased with the offer, but at the moment, it was the only thing anyone had proposed to me. I'm not the type to go live in the mountains, so this was better than nothing.
"Ah, the fuck I know," he roughly laughed. "It's not like I'm the one who decided to talk to you about this. Hell, you can do whatever you want with your life, I couldn't care less."
This time, he really caught my attention. I was almost sure this had been part of his plan, making me prepare for the next generation. However, thinking about it now, it didn't really resemble that man…he wasn't the type to make such requests, not after everything we went through.
"So, who's asking? Is it the Emperor or something? Haha!"
When I said that, he became even more serious. It almost made me think that the Emperor had actually made such an offer.
However, his answer made it clearer why he became so serious. He looked to his left and started rummaging through a huge pile of letters, taking a precise one and showing it to me with a little smirk on the corner of his lips, which showed his golden tooth.
On the letter, there was this beautiful golden seal that looked pretty damn expensive. And with one look, I knew who had sent it. There was only one person who used this seal…it was the Emperor!
He really did ask me to teach at the Royal Academy, but why? I know I got a tiny little bit stronger over the years, but for him to know who I am? That's crazy!
"So, he asked for me? Why?"
The commander just shook his head in disbelief, took a puff, and leaned slightly forward, handing me the letter.
"You know damn well why you were the one chosen for this job. Now, open it. This should tell you everything you need to know about your new job at the Royal Academy. Still, don't worry, it won't be a common job. After all, the Emperor asked you for it."
There was a silent pressure within the room as he slid the letter across the table, staring at me every step of the way. Still, it wasn't overbearing. After all…the only reason this man was my commander was because I had refused all kinds of promotions.
I ain't the type of guy to stay in the backlines and tell people what to do. When I have to fight, I go in; you won't see me hiding behind you, I'll tell you that much. I'll be right in your face, casting a new spell right away.
So, I opened the letter from the Emperor himself. I was sweating a little. It was the first time someone so important had decided to contact me.
I slid it out of the envelope and started reading it to myself. Without much surprise, it looked extremely fancy.
Caedrel Stuart, I, the Emperor, have decided to formally invite you to become a professor at the Royal Academy.
However, you won't be a normal professor. You will be undercover and report to me everything weird happening at the Royal Academy. You should meet with the Director once you arrive, she will explain everything to you.
I have also made sure that your class will be a special one, considering your personality and incredible talent, I'm sure this job would be perfect for you.
It would be a pleasure to hear back from you as soon as possible.
Please sign this letter to accept my offer.
Signature: ____________
"Here," the commander said, already handing me a pen right in front of my nose.
I took the pen. However, I didn't sign anything right away. There were times when I needed to be serious, and this was one of those. If I were to sign this, I would have to dedicate the next year to teaching kids I don't even know.
Still, the part about being the informant of the Emperor was pretty cool. It was one of the main reasons why I was doubting what to do next.
Well, I can always check it out and see if it's fun. It's not like the Emperor can restrict me or anything…I'm one of the strongest people in the entire world.
There was also that "special" class, I'm not too sure what that meant. But it certainly interested me.
Alright, decision made!
Still, before I signed, I decided to annoy my favorite commander one last time.
"Hey, it's written here that I'm talented!" I smiled stupidly while showing the commander, who wasn't amused in the slightest.
"Caedrel, can't you be serious for one moment in your entire life?" He sighed. "You're the strongest in this camp. I don't know why I need to be the one babysitting you."
"Hehe, alright, alright!"
I signed the letter, and it destroyed itself into particles.
"You're dismissed," the commander said right away, not wanting to see me smiling even one second longer. "Oh, and try not to be too obnoxious with your students…actually teach them stuff alright."
I just smiled in response. "They'll love me, don't worry."