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Chapter 10:I Tried to Forfeit… But Got Promoted Instead?!
Scene: Solstice Academy - Headmaster’s Office
Zephyr sat awkwardly in the overly lavish chair that felt like it was made to intimidate people into confessing crimes. He stirred the tea in his cup. It smelled like mana and burnt flowers.
“I just wanted to forfeit the tournament,” he said.
Across the desk, the Headmaster — an ancient elf with silver eyebrows longer than Zephyr’s patience — just smiled.
“Congratulations, Mr. Arclight. You're now the academy’s official Combat Advisor and Interim Tactical Instructor.”
Zephyr blinked.
“I’m the janitor.”
“A janitor who beat Princess Althea in front of the royal court… with a mop.”
Flashback: Earlier That Morning
Zephyr, holding a resignation letter, had tried to quietly sneak away before the second round of the tournament.
He tiptoed down the hallway…
Then turned a corner — straight into a ceremonial parade held in his honor.
With fireworks.
And cake.
And a gold-trimmed battle cape that said “HONORARY CHAMPION.”
Back to the Office
Zephyr sighed.
“Can I still mop the east wing?”
The Headmaster nodded, looking impressed.
“Such dedication… You truly are a role model.”
Zephyr stared into his tea.
“I’m really not.”
Scene Shift: Girls’ Dorm Rooftop
Arwen, Selena, Rosalia, and Drakynia gathered with snacks, watching Zephyr’s day unfold through a crystal orb like it was their favorite sitcom.
Selena: “He just accepted the instructor job.”
Arwen: “He doesn’t even know what it means.”
Rosalia: “Blessed be his accidental rise to power.”
Drakynia: “Can I declare war on the student council now?”
Everyone: “No.”
Meanwhile: Princess Althea’s Room
Althea stared dreamily at a signed mop.
“He touched this…”
Final Scene: New Uniform Delivery
Zephyr arrived back at his dorm room to find a package labeled:
“Combat Instructor Uniform – Custom Fit – Magic-Infused – Laundry-Resistant.”
He opened it and pulled out an all-black, stylish coat with glowing runes on the collar and a silver brooch shaped like a mop.
“...This is getting out of hand.”
The coat auto-adjusted to his size. His reflection in the mirror shimmered with sparkle filters.
Outside, several girls fainted from nosebleeds as he passed.
End of Chapter 10
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