Chapter 24 : Playing Along

Despite the irritating thoughts that buzzed in my mind, the principal's words found their way to my ears.

"I understand that you might perceive this as absurd, but I have full confidence in your ability to handle this admirably."

I fixed the principal with a skeptical gaze for a moment, but then my expression softened, and I addressed him, "Principal Meor, if you don't mind me saying..."

The principal nodded, giving me permission to speak, and I continued, "I'm a relatively new instructor here, and my presence is rather inconspicuous. It's quite intriguing that the higher-ups have taken notice of me and recommended me for this role, don't you think?"

There was a fleeting change in the principal's expression, a momentary shift that I keenly observed. The principal then voiced his response,

"Your observation is not without merit," he admitted. "It is true that you are a relatively recent addition to our academy's staff, and your previous work has been rather... plain. Therefore, I find