Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

"Professor Rhodes!"

Livia waved to Rhodes.

Louis and the others also greeted Rod.

"Is the professor planning to attend the college's gala? The college has also invited us, saying we'll be there as representatives of some outstanding graduates."

Rhodes glanced at the group; they had all changed into monster costumes as well.

But why are there six people?

"hey-hey……"

Livia chuckled twice and suddenly pushed out the pumpkin-headed knight at the very back.

"Wait, wait a minute, Livia! I'm not mentally prepared yet!"

A familiar, muffled sound came from inside the pumpkin head.

"There's no way we can prepare that much!"

Livia forcefully pushed the pumpkin head next to Rhodes.

"Professor, we're just graduates and can't bring outsiders into the academy, so we'll have to trouble you to look after this guy!"

"Don't leave me!"

The pumpkin head was still trying to struggle.

However, Livia had already rejoined the group and ran off with the others.

He deliberately left the pumpkin head on the spot.

So the pumpkin head stood there frozen for a while before mechanically turning around.

"T-Teacher..."

"Second place, you did such a terrible thing to the teacher, how dare you still have the nerve to show your face in front of the teacher?"

Ange stepped in front of Rhodes first, her face grim.

"If I were you, I should stay far away and never come back."

"Huh? This is between my teacher and me, what's it to you?"

Luna, who was initially a little embarrassed, had her dead memories immediately resurface after being mocked by Ange.

She pressed her pumpkin head against Ange's forehead.

During their student days, the two were like cats and dogs, always competing with each other and neither willing to give in.

"If the teacher thinks I'm in the way and wants me to leave, I promise I won't show up in front of the teacher again, but your word doesn't count!"

"Teacher, the second-place winner has already said so, so please grant her wish!"

Ange and Luna looked over at the same time.

Rhodes did not rush to answer.

He handles these kinds of choices, which won't cost him his life, with ease.

Rod gazed at Luna and spoke slowly.

Have you thought it through?

"..."

Upon hearing Rhodes's question, Luna visibly paused for a moment.

She took a deep breath, encouraged herself, and then answered seriously.

"Livia told me that if it weren't for the teacher and Angela, they might not have come back. And even though I've always been taken care of by Livia, I haven't been able to help her at all."

"So I don't want to continue being so decadent. The teacher is right. Instead of dwelling on past regrets, I should muster the courage to take action, take responsibility, and stop letting myself have regrets."

"I want to stay by my teacher's side and continue to be his student."

In conclusion.

Luna bowed deeply to Rhodes.

The pumpkin head he was wearing then rolled off.

Before the pumpkin head could even fall, a pair of ethereal hands caught it.

"Let's go then."

Rod smiled slightly and put the pumpkin head back on Luna's head.

"Let bygones be bygones, but if you want to continue studying and working by my side, I won't go easy on you."

"teacher……"

Luna looked up and gazed at Rhodes.

She tried to reach out to wipe away her tears, but was blocked by the pumpkin head.

He had no choice but to clench his fist and solemnly swear an oath.

"I...I will definitely reflect on my actions! From now on, I will only live for my teacher!"

You should live for yourself.

Rhodes remained silent.

Could you please not make it sound so heavy?

"Teacher, you've forgiven her again..."

Anjie whispered softly.

She reached out and took Rod's arm, then quietly pinched his arm.

"If you were in Luna's shoes, my answer wouldn't change."

Rod said calmly.

He felt he was becoming more and more skilled.

Seeing Angela and Rod so close, Luna hesitated for a few seconds before mustering her courage to step forward and take Rod's other arm.

"I won't lose to Ange either!"

It was as if they were declaring war on Ange.

Their eyes met, sparking a fierce exchange.

"..."

I knew it would turn out like this...

Rod felt a pang of emotion.

The three of them walked side by side, immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere.

Suddenly, a deep alleyway appeared on the bustling street, from which came eerie sounds.

Curious, I stepped inside and came to a divination tent.

The fortune teller inside insisted on predicting Rhodes' future, concluding that Rhodes would die at the hands of a woman—an absurd conclusion.

Rod decisively exposed the other party's identity.

"The divination game ends here, Headmaster."

"How could I possibly be a youthful and beautiful primordial witch?"

The witch, exposed, still tried to argue her way out of it.

Unfortunately, when she saw Rhodes and the other two get up to leave, she finally couldn't keep up the act anymore.

"Ciallo~! Surprised? Unexpected?"

"..."

"Tch, so uncooperative."

The witch pouted in displeasure, then looked at Rhodes and the other two.

"What a pity. I was hoping to have some fun with Professor Rhodes, but unfortunately there's no room for me anymore."

"If the dean doesn't mind, he can come with us. We're going to attend the academy's gala anyway."

Others may not know this.

But Rhodes knew that witches were always alone throughout their long lives, and it was inevitable that they would feel lonely.

So bringing the witch along is like showing care for lonely elderly people.

"Wow, you already have two female companions and you're still not satisfied? Are you going to add me to your harem too? Professor Rhodes is truly insatiable."

Upon hearing this, Rhodes felt both arms tighten on either side.

This is truly a case of good intentions being wasted.

"Since the dean has other matters to attend to, I won't disturb you any longer."

Rod turned and left.

"Wait a minute, it was just a joke, don't leave them behind!"

The witch quickly chased after her.

In the end, it turned into a group of four traveling together.

……

The four strolled around the night market, stopping occasionally, and arrived at the college's evening party venue just in time.

Since the witch had given herself a break, Professor Moya hosted the party.

The five members of the Golden Generation were also present. Upon seeing Rhodes and the others, they immediately stepped forward and bowed.

The dance party began quickly.

"Teacher, I'd like to dance with you."

Anjie took the lead in inviting Luo De.

Of course, Rod wouldn't refuse, and he took Ange's hand and they went to dance together.

Both of them came from noble families, and their dance moves and rhythms were a perfect match, so perfect that no one could find fault with them.

The song ended.

Luna then came over.

"Teacher, um... I'd also like to practice dancing, could you teach me?"

So Rod also pulled Luna into a dance.

However, Luna came from a humble background and had been so focused on winning the cosplay competition that she hadn't danced much.

With a pumpkin head on his head, his stumbling and falling along the way made him look rather comical.

"How come dancing is harder than practicing swordsmanship?!"

After finally making it to the end, Luna couldn't help but complain.

"Oh."

Anjie smiled dismissively.

Seeing that Angela and Luna were dancing, the witch also came over.

"Professor Rhodes, I'd like to join in the fun too, you don't mind, do you?"

What else could Rhodes say?

They could only go to the stage with the witch.

The witch's dance moves were not standard, but they possessed a unique charm.

The party was gradually coming to an end.

The best performance has been announced.

The champion is the cursed witch played by Meryl Streep.

That sinister aura, combined with the spell of the cursed straw doll, was a perfect fit for his role.

The Witches' Day has now come to a successful conclusion.

……

Rod was walking home.

He was accompanied by two people, one of his disciples and the other also his disciple.

"Second place, why don't you go back with Livia?"

"I can't help it. Livia won't let me stay at her place anymore, and I can't live in the college dorms after graduation."

"Then you can stay in a hotel instead of shamelessly bothering the teacher."

"You also shamelessly stayed at the teacher's house."

Ange and Luna stared at each other, just like always.

Rod didn't care about the argument between the two, but was secretly thinking about something else.

Regardless of whether the witch's divination was true or false, it did serve as a reminder to him.

The system assigned him a series of tasks.

Most of them were related to several women he knew.

Could this be hinting that the way to find the truth of the world and achieve a perfect ending is—

To establish a harem.