Penguin_Laze

A calculating merchant of noble birth lives a comfortable life managing his guild's business at the Imperial Academy—until lightning strikes him, leaving him with prophetic visions of a disastrous future. In these visions, he's expelled from his family, branded a traitor who aids demons, and worst of all, becomes a penniless beggar. When the supposed "protagonist" of these prophecies enrolls at the academy, he realizes his countdown to ruin has begun. Now he must use his foresight to rewrite a story where he's cast as a third-rate villain, all while navigating ancient dungeons, demonic threats, and the troublesome "hero" who might be the key to changing his fate.

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The Third-Rate Academy Villain Who Refuses to Become a Beggar

The semifinals of the Jousting Competition went as everyone expected.

Luina Berchef defeated Kuntz Bayal, and Rob Kaellin defeated Balrosi Viston.

After a short day's rest, the day of the final match, the last day of the festival, dawned.

The Jousting Competition and the Magic Tournament.

The entrance to the arena where the finals of both competitions would take place was packed with people who had come to watch.

"Welcome, Master Gerhard. Let me guide you."

Entering directly into the VVIP section without waiting, Gerhard paused when he saw someone occupying his seat.

"What are you doing? Come and sit."

"There are plenty of seats around."

The VVIP section was arranged like small rooms with partitions for individual privacy.

"When did you arrive, Father? You're such a busy person."

Clash of Champions [1]