I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy

unning away was not an option.
Death was not preferable.
In order to survive, there was no choice but to graduate with this garbage character.
So, what to do? Though challenging to execute, the answer was incredibly simple.
Become stronger.
Hero.
A being capable of shaking a nation.
The one who will save the continent from destruction.
That is the ultimate goal, but things have changed a lot now.
It has been over 200 years since the beings like demon kings and ancient dragons that sought to destroy the continent have vanished.
Would the current heroes be best described as top-notch problem solvers? In modern terms, they are a rare profession.
While heroes in the past walked a path of hardship, the current hero profession is a dream job that everyone desires.
Naturally, they receive countless envious looks.
They are well-treated socially and earn a good income.
Their main tasks involve monster hunting and artifact searching.
Of course, since the commission fees are expensive, they mainly handle jobs that are too difficult for mercenary guilds.
Some heroes also intervene in conflicts between countries.
There are heroes who make low-ranked princes into kings and secretly control the nation.
…
And I have to become such a Hero.
With a cool head, I devised a plan.
The remaining time is 3 years, 5 months, and 23 days.
With my weak abilities, no amount of time would be enough to graduate with excellent grades.
Fortunately, as a well-seasoned user acknowledged by the developers, I had an extensive knowledge of the many events that could occur in every route.
The location of hidden pieces or helpful NPCs, for example.
I confidently claim that I am among the users with the most game-related knowledge.

[Main Quest: Graduate with excellent grades from Elinia Academy's Hero Department.] Remaining Time: 3 years, 5 months, 23 days Reward: ???

To graduate from Elinia Academy, one must successfully complete a total of 4 years and 8 semesters.
Given the remaining time, it's been exactly one week since the start of the second semester, which is the very beginning of the story.
The story and difficulty vary greatly depending on the route chosen by the protagonist.
The protagonist, Neike, is 16 years old and my classmate in the hero department.
The first thing to check, then, is 'What route will Neike choose?' In the mage route, Neike's supporting character becomes a villain who constantly torments Neike in the merchant route.
Neike officially chooses a route during the second year, third semester.
However, since the first semester has already passed, a decision has likely been made internally.
'I hope it's an easy route.' That way, I can gather more hidden pieces.
Even with the help of hidden pieces, it's questionable whether I, who is overwhelmingly inferior, can graduate with excellent grades from the academy.
I can't start collecting hidden pieces without knowing Neike's route.
While in the mage route, it's possible to graduate without difficulty just by following the main story, in the merchant route, one will die before graduating without the help of hidden pieces.
Moreover, without Neike in the story, the academy cannot withstand numerous incidents and collapses.
Neike is absolutely necessary.
“Hmm, in that case…” I decide to go out and gather information.
Time is ticking away.
Just then, “Ouch!” I feel a sharp pain.
It's because of my low tenacity stat.
My eyes are drawn to the bed.
The thick, soft pillow looks extremely comfortable.
I want to lie down immediately.
“Damn it.” But I have to resist.
Stats can increase naturally over time.
With an tenacity of 2, I won't be able to accomplish much.
“Phew.” Fortunately, the pain is bearable.
It's just annoying and puts me in a bad mood.
I should take a shower before going out.
I head to the attached bathroom in the room.
The luxurious bathroom seems like a place a noble would use.
It's obviously been remodeled recently.
It's completely different from Neike's simple bathroom I saw in the original work.
The dorm rooms are assigned annually, and Theo Lyn Waldeurk—Theo—spent a fortune remodeling his for the year he'd be staying there.
Once again, I realize the character I've taken over is a crazy, vain person.
“But at least he looks good for a third-rate extra.” He's tall and lean.
His appearance is even more dazzling than the room's decor.
I admire myself in the mirror after showering and then leave the bathroom.
I glance out the window.
Time has passed, and the sun is setting.
I don't bother drying my hair, just wiping down my body before leaving the room “Uh, ugh!” I feel an intense pain that is incomparable to before.
It feels like my whole body has been shocked by electricity.
I cry out in pain.
“What now?!” Another sharp pain follows.
Then, I realize the reason.

[Twisted Noble's Dignity]

It's because of this passive trait.
The actions of a young noble, heir to a prestigious family of heroes and a duke, attempting to go out with wet hair and loudly crying out in public, both greatly deviate from the dignity of a noble.
“Good grief.” This is really something.
I recall various despicable things Theo did before I took over his body.
Publicly humiliating a commoner student, openly refusing to attend a commoner professor's class…
and much more.
Ah, that's why it's the 'Twisted' Noble's Dignity? …But what can I do? Now, I am you.
I don't know how to go back.
As I feel disheartened, the limited time keeps passing.
“First, I need to dry my hair.” After that, I finally step outside, wearing a suitable outfit and even spraying matching perfume.