I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 144
Only Krnovel
Chapter 144
Episode 144 My skills are top-notch, but my swordsmanship is third-rate! (5)
Overturning a trash can in the park.
It is one of the hidden pieces that makes Rodelin appear.
There are times when Rodelin’s help is needed when progressing the story or performing quests, and this is a useful hidden piece to use in such cases.
The person who discovered this hidden piece named it… … .
‘and! ‘If you kick the trash can, Rodelin is free!’
… … I will do it. Looking at it now, it’s a really good strategy name. of course.
“I had no idea Zero-kun would commit such evil deeds. “I will give you 1 penalty point.”
Penalty points were also free.
“What are you doing? “Hurry up and stop picking it up!”
Rodelin had already finished preparing for cleaning.
Gloves, tongs, trash bags, and even a mask to protect against dust.
This is Rodeline’s style of pursuing perfection in everything.
Rodelin said, throwing me a pair of gloves.
“This is a park where students relax! “So we can clean it up!”
Crack-!
Rodelin clicked her tongs and started cleaning.
I followed Rodelin and picked up all the trash that was rolling around on the ground.
‘Now that I think about it, I didn’t think of this.’
In the game, cleaning is done with just one click.
But this is the cold reality.
This means that I have to move my body myself.
It was a time when I was picking up trash. I heard Rodelin mumbling.
“this… … “I guess we’ll need special supplies.”
A black stain on the corner of the bench.
Rodelin groaned and rubbed the rag, but the stain showed no sign of disappearing.
For your information, these are not marks from the trash can I overturned.
A dirty stain that has been there for a long time.
Rodelin rubbed the mop with force as if deciding to make a life-or-death decision with it.
“Ugh… … .”
Of course, there was no way it could be erased.
Just before Rodelin was overcome by the frustration of defeat.
He walked closer and snatched the rag from Rodelin’s hand. and.
‘cleaning.’
When I used the S-class [Cleaning] skill, my hands moved like lightning and removed the stain.
Rodelin, who was looking at that scene, let out an exclamation of admiration.
“hmm! I’ve felt it before, but Zero has a genius talent for cleaning. How about it? “Would you please take on the position of head of the beautification department?”
“Hehe, you would give the position of sanitation department manager to someone who deliberately tipped over a trash can. “It’s ironic.”
“Heh, that’s true too.”
It didn’t take long for the cleaning to be completed.
This is partly because Rodelin’s abilities were decent, but also because her [Cleaning] skill demonstrated overwhelming power.
The park was much cleaner than it was before I made a mess, so Rodelin couldn’t complain.
“The case has been handled well, so there is no reason to arrest him.”
Rodelin’s redemption play(?).
My mouth started watering, but I decided to hold back. Because now is not the time.
Well, I got into trouble a lot in games.
“Why did you do this?”
“Hehe, I had no choice. “I guess it was something inevitable.”
“irresistible force?”
“Yes, I wanted to see you, senior.”
“W-what is that!”
Rodelin’s arms instantly crossed and wrapped around my body.
We went into alert mode.
It was a situation I couldn’t understand. Isn’t that so?
I’m not some kind of pervert.
“Boo, unhealthy imagination is grounds for penalty points!”
“Are you saying that wanting to see my senior is a reason for a penalty point? Which article and paragraph of the principles corresponds to this? “I’m curious.”
“Uh, uh… … !”
Rodelin’s ears turned a light crimson color.
This may be because he himself knows that there is no such provision.
‘Anyway, it’s cute. I want to torment you more, but… … .’
You should stop at this point.
If you try to run away, you won’t be able to achieve your original purpose.
“Hehe, it’s a joke. “I just wanted to give you this.”
When handed a restaurant ticket, Rodelin carefully accepted it.
“… … The first cup is a sleeping pill, and the second cup is a Hwangcheongil? It’s my first time seeing this name. “This is an award-winning restaurant.”
“Hehe, that’s right. actually… … .”
“No, it’s okay if you don’t tell me. “I figured out Zero’s intentions.”
As expected, Rodelin is smart. If it were Luna, she would have had to continue the cumbersome explanation two or three more times.
It was time to make an appointment.
“It probably means it’s presumed to be a crime scene. That’s why you came to me. But since there is no evidence, reconnaissance comes first! “Zero, prepare to dispatch immediately tomorrow!”
… … Yes, I see. Are you not normal too?
I can’t believe the perfect Rodelin would make such a fuss.
It was a moment when I realized once again that I was the only normal person in this world.
“We have to conduct an investigation, so please come without your school uniform. “I’m going to be on guard just because you’re a student at Annwood Academy.”
Delin! We’re not going to catch criminals, we’re going to eat delicious food!
Why is the genre suddenly changing from fantasy to crime investigation!?
If things continue like this, the restaurant owner might be thrown in jail.
Can not help it. I have no choice but to explain every detail like I did to Luna.
“… … “It’s a meal.”
“huh?”
“I prepared this to have a meal with my senior.”
“… … ?”
Rodelin’s eyes rolled to the side.
It seems like they are looking back at what happened.
After a few seconds.
“Ah, ah! Ah… … !”
Rodelin’s face turned bright red.
Rodelin was embarrassed, struggling with both arms. Soon she cleared her throat and spoke.
“Hmm, actually, I knew. “I was just joking for a moment.”
“A little while ago, you said you were definitely going to investigate the crime scene… … .”
“Up, hygiene! You were talking about hygiene issues. Disobeying hygiene is also a serious crime!”
Um, that’s right. I’m not sure if it’s grounds for arrest.
In this way, I was able to save the restaurant owner from Rodelin’s redemption play(?) crisis.
“Then let’s see tomorrow. We need to check hygiene, so wear everyday clothes. “If I’m discovered to be an academy student, I’ll be prepared.”
“Hehe, I understand. “Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“hmm.”
Rodelin nodded and moved forward.
What would happen if we kicked the trash can one more time here?
I was in the midst of serious thinking.
“… … “It’s unclean.”
It was Euridia. She appeared out of nowhere and was glaring at me fiercely.
With the word unclean.
“yes?”
“This is actually a date. You left Miss Luna and asked another girl out on a date! It’s unclean! “It’s unclean!”
A restaurant ticket given to Rodelin.
I guess they thought we were going alone.
“You better be careful! “Because I will always be watching!”
Yuridia screams and leaves as if running away.
I looked at the back and thought.
I need to clear this game as quickly as possible.
Because it seems like there are too many crazy people in this world.
* * *
next day.
We headed to the restaurant expecting a great meal.
But it didn’t take long for our eyes to cool down.
The smell, the look, the cheap discount flyers plastered on the window.
A half-destroyed sign, presumed to have been destroyed by a drunk customer, and even a picture of a beer mug painted on it.
Anyone can see this… … .
“… … “It’s a bar.”
“Hehe, it’s a bar.”
“Soo, it’s a bar.”
“what! “It’s a bar!”
Yes. The place Charon asked me to go was not a restaurant, but a bar.
It’s an ordinary bar that can be found anywhere in the neighborhood.
“Zero, how did this happen? “Is this the wonderful, delicious, service-perfect restaurant you mentioned?”
“Lu, Miss Luna. I never said that? Calm down for a moment… … .”
Either that or not. Luna was busy gritting her teeth.
It was only then that I was able to figure out Charon’s intention.
‘Karon, you bastard! ‘It was a plan to kill me!’
I should have thought something was strange from the moment Charon introduced me to a restaurant that even Rodelin didn’t know about.
‘I can’t believe I was treated so foolishly. ‘You idiot!’
Luna gradually came closer to me.
It was a moment of calmly waiting for the execution ceremony.
“… … Right. “All mysteries have been solved.”
“yes?”
Rodelin says that all mysteries have been solved.
Everyone’s eyes were focused on her.
“I thought it was strange from the beginning. There is a restaurant that I don’t know that issues a commercial license. “It can’t happen.”
“Seniors! Then this place… … .”
“That’s right, it was a bar pretending to be a restaurant and conducting illegal business.”
Rodelin continued, raising her index finger.
“But I can’t cheat! Because there is always only one truth!”
“Seniors! Revealing secrets hidden in the darkness! “You are truly amazing!”
“Hmm, it’s just a simple guess. “It’s nothing to me.”
A detective game that suddenly started. I glanced over the image and fell into thought.
Something is strange. Illegal business without a permit?
There is no way Charon could introduce me to a place like that.
There was something. Charon sent me here for something.
“Everyone be nervous. “It may not be a business, but a den of evil.”
Either that or not. Rodelin’s actions are unstoppable.
She knocked on the door of the bar.
Bang bang bang!
“Is there a owner?”
“… … .”
“Owner!”
Bang bang bang!
Is it because I knocked on the door because it was broken?
The door opened roughly and a man came out.
A man who appeared to be one or two years older than us.
His red hair and scars all over his body seemed to represent his personality.
“Which bastard is being bullied from this hour? No matter how much you want to drink… … huh?”
A man who quietly looked down at us.
He waved his hand.
“We don’t sell it to kids. “Get away from me.”
Ppajik-.
Tendons sprouted from Rodelin and Luna’s foreheads.
It seems like the word ‘kid’ is a seizure button.
Well, in my opinion, the nickname “kids” was appropriate.
“Pretending to be a restaurant, you not only deceive people but also insult them… … Annwood Academy must have looked funny.”
It looks like he has given up on his plan to pretend to be an ordinary person.
‘Looking like they’re revealing their identity… … It looks like they decided to destroy it.’
The man in front of me seemed destined to be the victim of Rodelin’s restraint play.
I did my best! Just know that!
“restaurant? What kind of bullshit is that… … huh?”
A red-haired man picking his ears as if he was annoyed.
Suddenly his face hardened.
“Ho, maybe… … “Do you have a ticket?”
“Are you talking about this?”
A restaurant ticket in each of our hands.
The man’s face became thoughtful when he saw that.
“Now, just wait a moment! It’s a restaurant! “It’s opening, so please wait a moment!”
bang-! Crash!
A tightly closed door.
I thought to myself as I suddenly looked at the bar that claimed to be a restaurant.
… … really.
There are too many crazy people in this world.
* * *
Scarlett the rat.
His role is to collect rumors floating around the village at a common bar that can be found anywhere in the village and provide information to the street rats.
In my second year, I was a novice rat.
“Haam~.”
Scarlett yawned.
This is already the 58th yawn today. He inserted a toothpick into the wall and recorded the number.
Because there was nothing else to do.
The village where Annwood Academy is located is quite large.
And there was one more thing this town was proud of… … ‘Policy’ is exactly that.
This means that accidents rarely occur.
‘Academy students are the future of the empire… … ‘It’s natural to be careful not to get hurt.’
That’s not all.
The children’s standard is basically high, but look at the people wandering around town.
Teachers, instructors, nobles, and even parents who came to meet their children.
Gibbon boasts knight-level skills, and last year he even showed himself as a sword master.
Are there thieves or murderers in a place like this? The slaughter will occur in 0.1 second.
‘The same goes for information.’
This is where informants find it difficult to sell information.
I was still able to get information coming and going from time to time, but everything changed when Caron was appointed to Annwood Academy.
Information that was destined for this place has changed to being delivered directly to that direction.
It is natural that Scarlett ended up living a life close to being unemployed.
The only entertainment was watching drunk people fighting each other.
Because he is a two-year rookie, he is not qualified to access information that is classified as low-level.
Scarlett, who had been quietly killing time, couldn’t help but faint in surprise.
One night, Charon came to visit.
‘Ka-ka-ka-ka-karon, why are you here?’
Scarlett couldn’t help but tremble when she saw Charon’s eyes.
Because he stands at the top of the gutter rat?
no.
Is it because he is the leader of the Rats?
That’s not even true.
‘It’s because I got beat up.’
Scarlett used to make a living as a pickpocket and a petty criminal who used information to do business.
That day, I was doing business with the information I had luckily obtained.
“That’s fun. “He’s a talented guy.”
“Who are you to judge that?”
Sigh-!
When Scarlett opened her eyes, what she saw was an unfamiliar ceiling.
So Scarlett is kidnapped by Charon… … No, I was scouted(?) as a street rat.
After going through hellish training for a year, he was immediately appointed as the manager of this place.
Scarlett was killing time by counting yawns when a kidnapper appeared in front of her… … No, Charon appeared.
So I couldn’t help but be embarrassed.
But what Charon said was even more embarrassing.
“Run a restaurant.”
what.
Are you crazy?