Episode 307
28 lightly injured, 3 seriously injured. Additionally, numerous vandalism occurred.
It was the conclusion of the ‘Academy Erosion Incident’ that turned Sunrise Academy, as well as the empire, upside down.
“This concludes the damage report.”
Kania, who finished reporting to me as I was left alone in the empty teacher’s office, looked at me with a trembling expression.
“Bitch…”
“Really, no one died?”
“…That’s right.”
After she interrupted what she was trying to say to me and received a confirmation, I sighed quietly.
“It looks like it’s going to turn around.”
At the time, I didn’t realize it because I was under the influence of the ‘curse of mental weakness’, but when I think about it again, it was a truly dizzying moment.
The intrusion of monsters in a situation where it wasn’t even a siege or defense of the academy.
It is a miracle that there were no casualties. If it weren’t for the strong initial response of Kania, Klarna, and Irina, the situation would have escalated out of control.
“Whew.”
Fortunately, we also gained quite a bit from this incident.
First of all, Kania and Irina, who lacked influence in the Academy, began to rise to fame.
Even a few days after the incident, there is no sign of the fame fading away, and even the media is talking about the emergence of a new hero, so it is clearly a luxury.
Additionally, in this election, Klarna’s approval rating increased significantly and Aris’ approval rating decreased significantly.
I think it was largely influenced by Klarna’s performance and the fact that I acted for the first year freshmen because I was on the same side as Aris.
Just looking at the numbers, there is a difference of more than half, so I think it is likely that Clanna will be elected as student council president this time.
If I continue like this, the first main quest of the second year will be my victory.
“What is Ruby’s condition?”
“He is currently in a treatment center. He is not showing any particular reaction.”
And, crucially, we were able to add suspicion to the children about Ruby’s actions.
At first, the new students looked at me with murderous eyes, but their eyes changed when the intermediate dark golems I slaughtered were dragged out from within the gate.
The horse is of intermediate level, but it is a monster that even the professors except Isolette find difficult. Moreover, for academy students, he cannot be caught unless they do a group raid.
In other words, my skills were definitely verified independently of my personality or personality.
“Well, it must be a lot of trouble.”
However, today Ruby was unable to show off her skills.
This was because I was cursed with ‘weakening’ that I had applied as a special skill.
Although her abilities were thoroughly verified at the ‘verification ceremony’, the fact that she did not demonstrate any in real life is a bigger flaw than expected.
Of course, since she is resourceful and knows many people, it may not be a big problem right now, but doubts have already begun to grow.
It is said that Eurelia has begun investigating Ruby’s whereabouts after entrusting Cania with the investigation.
If her and Ruby’s factions split or clash like this, the benefits would be enormous.
“ha…”
“You’ve been sighing a lot since the past few days, Master.”
As Kania said, I sighed deeply and then lowered my head and started stroking my eyes.
‘I wish it had ended like this…’
Although there were many benefits, a big problem arose.
The forced execution of the ‘fourth ordeal’ that occurred at the very end of the incident.
That scene is still unforgettable in my mind.
What are those tentacles and eyes, and why was the fourth trial suddenly carried out in an unexpected situation?
If it weren’t for the sun god’s intervention at the last moment, it’s dizzying to think about it.
“It’s no big deal.”
I told Kania, who was looking at me with worried eyes, that it wasn’t a big deal, but it was true that there was a big deal.
Another problem is that the fire incident in the annex that occurred in this scenario degenerated into an erosion incident.
How can a simple fire with no casualties turn into a large-scale invasion that threatens the lives of students?
Also, what are those eyes?
“…Ugh.”
I feel frustrated. It feels like I am being dragged and watched by something.
I really hate this feeling.
– Boom…!!!
So, without realizing it, I hit the desk in the teacher’s office, and Kania looked at me with a surprised expression.
“…sorry.”
Although the mental weakening curse was ‘paused’, I feel like my mental state has weakened a lot since that day.
It was the worst feeling that everyone was looking at me with cold eyes, and every time I looked at the people I loved, terrible memories came to mind.
To be honest, I wanted to commit suicide several times. If it weren’t for Lulu, who felt similar impulses as me, she might have made an extreme choice.
‘it’s annoying.’
But what’s even more annoying is that the curse is ‘paused’ to some extent. I have no idea when it will be released.
Ruby has been under the curse of weakness and honesty so far, so I think I will be around for quite some time, but when does it start to take effect?
– Boom! thud!!
With that thought in mind, I hit the desk again, and Kania, who was biting her lip, quietly hugs me.
“Calm down, master…”
“……..”
I also want to calm down now.
But the memory of being scared, the feeling of being terrified, will not leave my mind.
I hate those who laughed at me and tried to trample on me. I’ve never felt like this before. Are we finally starting to reach the limits of our mental power?
It would be nice if it was just a simple aftereffect.
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“Then, your left arm gets worse…”
I gritted my teeth for a while and came to my senses only when Kania, who was hugging me, whispered in a tearful voice.
“I said it’s okay, my left arm.”
“…Mr. Irina and Mr. Perloche also said that there was no improvement.”
“I told you not to tell me.”
“I am your secretary.”
Kania says through gritted teeth that I don’t think it’s a big deal.
“They said I had to cut off your arm.”
“Is it really necessary to do that?”
“They said that if I didn’t cut it out, poison would spread throughout my body. Because of the unidentified energy coming from the core, even regeneration magic or restoration magic wouldn’t work.”
Kania, who said that, glares at me and says.
“Why did you have to break it with your arms?”
“I was out of my mind at the time, so I could attack Ruby more. It’s all for the future…”
“What about your safety?”
“Everything will be over within a year anyway.”
She, who had been angry for the first time in a long time, looked at me at a loss for words when I said that with a soft smile.
“There’s no problem with that arm. Even if I go blind, become half-crippled, or become paralyzed, I just need to survive. The moment I put on the hero’s armor, I can fight at 100 percent until my strength runs out.”
“…….”
“So… um.”
I spoke triumphantly at first, but then I quietly turned my gaze to the side when I saw Kania’s tearful expression.
“……..”
Then, a note caught my eye that was stuck on the corner of the desk and I had never noticed before.
– Die, you bastard.
“…under.”
When I look at the contents of the note, which I don’t even know who posted, I burst out laughing.
“Hahaha… Haha… Hahaha…”
It’s so funny that I’m almost in tears.
It’s been quite a while since I shed tears. Has it been a year since I saw my father’s letter? I didn’t laugh because I was sad, but because I was laughing, so it’s probably within the acceptable range. maybe.
“Why are you doing that…”
“No, no, no.”
If Kania reads the contents of the note, it is clear that she will use black magic to track the traces and bring about evil, so I quietly moved to hide the note and slowly opened my mouth.
“…This.”
However, Kania reaches behind my back and manages to find a note.
Soon her expression twisted.
“…….”
As she caresses my broken left arm and tears flow from her eyes, I unconsciously begin to feel stronger in my hand.
“…That beautiful Irina hugged her pillow yesterday and cried profusely.”
And, she speaks in a low voice.
“I feel very responsible for the way your arm turned out like that.”
“……..”
“And that goes for me too.”
Then, she quietly stretches out her arms.
“I will give you my left arm.”
“what?”
“My dark magic got mixed in and that’s why your arm was damaged, right? You can use my arm. One arm is enough for me.”
“I can restore it.”
“…Now I’m afraid to even say that.”
When I spoke quietly to Kania, she held my shoulder with trembling eyes and muttered.
“I’m afraid that even that might be a trick you’ve told us, and I’m afraid that when everything is over, you’ll suddenly disappear.”
Kania, who said that, began to quietly look down at her lower abdomen.
“To be honest, if I hadn’t had you, I would have already used a lot of black magic.”
“It’s a good thing I got the shot.”
“It’s not a joke.”
Kania started looking straight at me.
“Really, you’ll be in good shape at the end, right?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“…I believe it.”
When I gave a positive answer, she stared at me for a long time and then stepped back with a slightly relieved expression.
In some way, I feel like I have a connection with her, so I’m glad.
“I believe you wouldn’t turn a loyal secretary into a mother and then have her spend the rest of her life lonely with her child.”
“…I’ll promise.”
Only after putting her finger on the line and making a promise did she step back and return to her normal, business-like expression.
“But, I really don’t need my left arm…”
“That’s enough, contact Klarna.”
“To Mr. Klarna?”
However, when I mentioned Klarna, her expression quickly changed.
“Yes, I need her for my plans this time.”
“What is that…”
Eventually, when she asked a question with a puzzled expression, I clenched my fist and said,
“I will take over the imperial family.”
“yes?”
Then, Kania opens her eyes wide and asks.
“Mr. Clanna’s treason scenario… didn’t it only happen at the end of the third year? You said so, right?”
That’s true. It is only at the end of the third year that Klarna takes down the current emperor.
But, I don’t have the heart to wait until then.
I will somehow have a showdown with Ruby before the end of the second year or the start of the third year.
“This isn’t Klana’s only treason.”
And, for that to happen, it is necessary to generate scenarios that will occur in the future in advance.
To that end, what I planned was none other than the main quest ‘Rob’.
It is literally an act of directly challenging the system by forcing the main quest that would have occurred in the third year to occur in the second year.
“It’s also my treason.”
After seeing how they were trying to force me to start the fourth trial, I completely gave up the idea of being dragged around the system like a little girl.
This is because I witnessed with my own eyes the demon god meddling with my system window with a creepy smile.
but.
That means that all she does is ‘interfere’ with the system.
The system itself is not her. The Demon God is merely influencing.
If that’s the case, then there’s no reason I can’t do it.
If I were able to control the ‘main quest’ to my liking, would she be able to keep that smile even then?
“Be prepared, Kania. The emperor is not a soft person.”
“…I’ll keep that in mind.”
Now there is no system or anything.
I will show them the price of daring to offend me.
.
“…Whew.”
As Kania left the teacher’s office after receiving the order, he sighed quietly and leaned back in his chair.
“…….”
Then, he begins to look closely at the memo attached to his desk.
– Wow…
After a while, Frey grits his teeth and lowers his head.
“Why do I hate you so much? I’ve never felt anything like this before.”
Then, he quickly shook his head and quietly pasted the note on the wall in front of his desk.
“…hmm.”
There are countless other notes on the wall besides that one.
Half of it was written about the students’ characteristics, and half of it was notes sent to him by the students.
Of course, those notes didn’t have such nice words written in them.
“…Phew.”
As he quietly looked through the notes, he found a letter attached to the center and immediately smiled softly.
– I caught Bingryong today! I’ll attach a photo!
In his field of vision, there is a V-shape and a glare sitting on Bingryong’s head.
PS. Rocinante says hello!
Frey, who was looking at her with warm eyes as if she were a younger sister, looked at the postscript below and muttered quietly.
“I was going to ask for an upgrade to my Cloak of Deception, but it just so happened.”
Frey thought that the fact that his cloak was sticking out of his clothes when he was unconscious was a problem, and that his strength was weakened when he was wearing a cloak.
“hmm…”
Frey turned his gaze to the side, caressing the cloak of deception that he always carried in his arms in case of emergency, and soon smiled again.
The children at the orphanage he founded had letters of gratitude written to him in clumsy, crooked letters not long after they had just learned the letters, all stuck together.
And next to it, there is also a letter pinned between a boy and a girl who were rescued from a market alley long ago.
“It’s corruption, it’s absurd.”
Frey, who smiled warmly for a while while looking at those letters, soon closed his eyes and muttered.
“It’s not even possible…”
Frey was deeply troubled by the final moments of the Academy erosion incident and the turmoil that followed.
“As expected, we need to prepare quickly. We don’t know when the fourth ordeal will come.”
Just like that, he, who was muttering with a nervous expression, suddenly started writing a letter.
– Sreuk…
After a while, the two letters he wrote begin to fly somewhere through the academy’s mail magic.
“…So, why did you come to see me?”
Frey, who was leaning back on his chair while watching this, soon opened his mouth with a calm expression.
Before I knew it, the notes and letters that had been stuck on the wall had disappeared like a mirage.
“Did you know I was there?”
Then, a low-pitched voice came from next to me.
Eurelia, with her usual calm and soulless expression, soon appears and stands in front of Frey.
“I came here when we were talking about the emperor. So I cast a spell to protect the eavesdropping hall.”
“Are you going to overthrow the imperial family?”
“Even Kania didn’t notice. Did you even know what she was doing?”
“Are you on Mr. Klarna’s side or the Emperor’s side?”
And, for a long time, only unanswered questions continue.
“Can you at least tell your father?”
“Of course I can’t help but wonder who will take power in the imperial family. And I have no intention of going against your wishes.”
“Why?”
At those words, Eurelia looked into Frey’s eyes and spoke.
“You are a more dangerous person than I thought.”
“hmm.”
“When are you planning to bring down the emperor?”
Eurelia, who was still speaking in a quiet voice, suddenly asked this question with her eyes shining.
“Think about why your father is silent.”
“……..”
“It’s not your place to get involved when you’re still a child.”
Then, Frey also spoke with his eyes shining.
“I just wanted to show you that I can do this too.”
“To me? Why? All you have to do is hate me like other children.”
“well.”
Thanks to this, Eurelia was a little dispirited, but despite this, she continued the conversation without giving up.
“I saw a note stuck to the corner of the professor’s desk.”
“okay?”
“I saw the expression you made when you looked at that note.”
She said that and muttered with a calm expression.
“I don’t agree with that.”
“Why?”
“You have the ability.”
Frey frowns at those words.
“Let’s end the pretense and get to the point.”
“…My father asked me to meet him sometime.”
“Really? Say you understand. I’ll tell you the meeting place and time.”
“All right.”
Just like that, the conversation that seemed like it would go on for a long time ended in an instant.
“Well, I’m busy. Enough.”
As Frey got up from his seat and headed out of the teacher’s office as if his business was over, Eurelia, who was looking at him blankly, spoke in a low voice.
“My younger brother is coming to our class during the last period today.”
“…….”
Frey paused for a moment after hearing those words.
“Do you actually care about your younger brother?”
Eurelia, seeing him like that, quietly observes Frey’s thoughts and asks.
“Don’t interfere in other people’s family affairs.”
However, when Frey reacted sharply and glared coldly at her, she flinched in a cold sweat, probably remembering a memory from a few days ago.
“That I don’t agree with the memo.”
She mutters quietly as she looks behind Frey who opened the door.
“…I meant that.”
Frey, who may or may not have heard those words, quietly sighed and walked out of the teacher’s office.
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Meanwhile, at that time.
“……..ah?”
Lulu, who was looking at the horns growing on her head in the mirror with curious eyes, was quietly looking down at the letter she had received.
[Are you free tonight? Lulu? Reply if you don’t mind. I have something to do.]
– Freyga
“master?”
Lulu looked down at the letter with a puzzled expression, and then wrote a reply with a pure expression at the thought of being able to play with her owner until late at night.
“……..shit.”
And, around that time.
“I have to deal with it… it’s too much.”
Isolette, who was writing a report on the ‘erosion incident’ in the dormitory with dull eyes, also received a letter.
[Do you have time to get the shot tonight? sister? That vaccination I mentioned last time.]
– Freyga.
“I have to finish it quickly…”
However, she was so caught up in the mountain of reports that she failed to check the letter.
fantasy,