Transmigrating as an Extra Third-Rate Villain

Not wanting to stop mid-stride and turn around to look at the whiteboard, I quickly made my way to the seat between Jin and Han.

Before looking at the whiteboard, I took one last glance at the crowd of recruiters who were eagerly staring at us.

It was clear that there was a hierarchy among the recruiters as the ones with stronger Knight Orders had small desks set up for them so they didn't have to stand.

Finally finishing my sweep of the recruiters, I sighed upon realizing that there were no familiar figures.

Maybe... he had sent an agent.

Finally looking upward, I stared at the big white words, written in chalk, plastered all over the whiteboard.

[Technique Demonstration]

[For this entire day, up until school officially ends, you and your classmates will be participating in a skills demonstration.

This skill demonstration will take place in a magic space created by the school administrators.

In this magic space, students will participate in a battle royale where they fight against their classmates to earn the top ranking.

Before entering a magic space, all of your weapons and armor will be confiscated, leaving you with only your skills.

Similar to a battle royale, loot chests, which include various weapons and artifacts, will spawn around the magic space.

Upon eliminating one of your classmates, you will receive all of their items and artifacts alongside an increase in your final rating.

Do not consider your health when fighting, as you will be automatically eliminated and removed from the magic space once you are injured to the point where you can no longer fight.

Students may also voluntarily exit the magic space and forfeit if they would like to.

If you have any more questions, please ask your assigned teacher before the demonstration starts.

This demonstration will include over four hundred students, as all of the first-year will be participating.

As mentioned before, your rating can be increased.... or decreased, and this rating will determine your final placement.

For example, a student with seven eliminations, who was the tenth student out, may receive a higher placement than a student with zero eliminations, who was the hundredth student out.

HOWEVER, this rule does not apply to the top ten rankings.

Once there are ten students remaining, ratings are dismissed, and your placements are completely determined by how many students were out before you.

Again, this is a 'demonstration', and therefore, your results will not impact your grade or anything school-related.]

Shaking my head as the last few words on the whiteboard, I shifted my gaze towards my anxious classmates.

Won't affect anything, my ass.

This demonstration could make or break your entire life.

Secure a top ten spot in the battle royal and receive a contract from a Knight Order that could quite literally change your life.

Get out first or second and be in last place; your reputation would be tarnished, and your hopes of getting into a high-ranking Knight Order would disappear.

It was like taking the SAT or ACT... but ten times worse.

Looking down at Professor Zia, who was awkwardly standing by her lecture, I almost smiled.

Her expression practically said, "Don't blame! I had nothing to do with this demonstration. I actually advocated against it!"

Of course, having read the book, I knew this was going to happen, so I wasn't surprised like everyone else.

*RING~RING*

As the bell rang, Professor Zia finally spoke, breaking the awkward atmosphere surrounding the classroom.

"I hope all of you have read and understood the rules listed above."

"..."

"I'll take that as a yes...Before we get into any questions, be aware that the entirety of this 'demonstration' will be broadcast to the recruiters."

Covering her face and expression with her hand, Professor Zia paused before continuing.

"Recruiters are also able to... help students in ways. Each recruiter will be assigned an equal amount of points, no matter the power of their Knight Order."

"These points can then be used to gift students that the recruiter selects food, weapons... and the location of other students."

Raising her head, Professor Zia glanced at the silent classroom once again before awkwardly asking.

"Are there any questions?"

The classroom remained silent; people who actually had questions were too scared to speak up due to the crushing atmosphere, and others were completely blinded by nerves.

Right as Professor Zia was about to turn around, a hand suddenly raised from the center of the class, drawing both the recruiter's and student's attention.

Glancing at the raised hand, Professor Zia quickly asked.

"What is your question, Lily."

Already knowing the question, I covered my face, not willing to show any changes in my expression.

"You said that this is a solo event... but our alliances able to be made."

Power of teamwork!!!

After taking a moment to think, Professor Zia replied.

"Yes... the academy cannot stop alliances from being made among students."

After that, the mood around of the classroom got better as people weren't on as much edge as earlier.

Following Lily's question, Professor Zia glanced at the recruiters before gesturing to them.

Within seconds, the crowd of recruiters exited the classroom, leaving just Professor Zia and us students.

Professor Zia said, putting down her piece of chalk.

"Do not move from here for five minutes. After that, you'll be automatically transferred into the magic space."

With those last words, Professor Zia turned around and exited the classroom, sliding the door shut behind her.

After a couple of moments of initial silence, some discussions began, all of course relating to the battle royale.

Turning to Jin and Han, I contemplated asking them to team up so I could help them increase their placement.

Well... that was even if I stayed that long.

Checking my smartwatch, I saw a quick message pop up.

[Charlotte: I know you're wondering, so I'll tell you. I'll be participating, not as a student, but as a Knight Order recruiter. My brother will also be doing the same.]

Was there even a point to me participating in this 'demonstration?'