I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 161
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Chapter 161
Episode 161 Bad relationship (9)
A party held to celebrate the Empire’s birthday.
Not only the nobles of the empire, but also envoys sent from castles, kingdoms, and principalities.
People of all kinds wandered around the party to achieve their goals.
Charon was also running around just as busy as them.
‘It’s Donovan, the finance minister of the Kingdom of Doron.’
He is one of the persons of interest.
“Would you like a cocktail?”
“Well, thank you.”
“The table is dirty. “I will clean it up.”
“Thank you. Anyway, that’s the item we’re developing recently. If the principality opens Dalan Port… … .”
Charon overheard their conversation under the pretense of clearing the table.
Charon was right in front of them, but they did not recognize him.
I lost 30kg in one month, dislocated my shoulder blade, and reduced my size.
This is because they even received special makeup.
To the general public, he cannot help but look like an ordinary servant.
‘Is this Dalan Port? ‘It seems like the information I got last time was correct.’
They are looking for new trade routes because the taxes at ports managed by the empire are high.
Although Dalan Port is small, it can function as a trade place if the land is built for 1-2 years.
‘I can’t leave it like that. We’ll have to lower port taxes for the time being. ‘To completely break the principality’s will to develop, it may be necessary to provide tax exemption for a few months.’
The thought ended there. How much taxes should be reduced, whether to give tax exemption benefits or not, and if so, how many months they will last.
This is because this is what experts do.
All I do is acquire information, determine its authenticity, and pass it on.
Charon snooped around here and there without stopping.
There were times when I got nutritious information, like now, but more than 90% of the time it was useless information.
This is because people who knew that there were eyes and ears everywhere were careful about their mouths.
That’s all. From time to time, we could also see rats sent from other countries.
I can’t handle it now.
If you remain in the empire after the party ends, we will deal with it then.
‘It seems like there are more people here than last year. We need to spread more false information. I need to report that a few more gut rats should be deployed… … .’
Charon did not stand at the top of the gutter rat from the beginning.
He has just shed his rookie status and been appointed as a middle manager.
This means that it is still time to run.
Suddenly, someone caught Charon’s attention.
A woman surrounded by dozens of people holding a wine glass.
This is Renia, the matriarch of the Leicester family.
“… … .”
Charon looked at her blankly.
It wasn’t my first time seeing Renia.
Although the Leicester family was said to be closed-minded, they always showed up at some parties.
In addition, Renia became the head of the family at the age of 20, and was considered one of the most talented people of her time.
Noble councils, dispatches, missions, parties, etc.
Charon occasionally sees Renia’s face.
But again today, I couldn’t help but stare blankly at her face.
It was such a strange thing.
Even though I’m on a mission, I keep looking at faces I already know.
The good news is that the people around him didn’t look at Charon strangely.
Rather, there were many people who participated in Charon’s actions.
Staring blankly at Renia.
‘Well, in a way, it’s natural.’
He is considered the best swordsman, has an outstanding appearance, and even has a mysterious image due to not being able to meet him easily.
It was strange that he wasn’t looking.
Therefore, Charon’s actions were not pointed out. He was rather praised.
He said it was ‘natural acting’.
On the contrary, the other rats were greatly scolded.
The fact that he was only interested in obtaining information made him seem suspicious to anyone.
“Good job. “Please rest a little.”
Is it thanks to that? A short break was given.
Charon wandered around looking for a quiet place. This is because she wanted to give her ears, which were tired from the noise of the party, a rest.
And finally I found the right place.
A long hallway bathed in moonlight.
Is it because there are so many people gathered at the party? There was not even a shadow of a person in sight.
The problem is that today is a full moon?
Pure white moonlight came in from every window and brightened the hallway.
‘It’s too bright.’
Light is not suitable for a gutter rat or someone who does dirty work.
The place Charon chose was behind the pillar. I hid myself in the shadows behind the pillar.
It was a time when I was taking a break while leaning against a pillar.
Ttogak-.
The sound came from the window next to me.
Charon immediately recognized that the sound was made by high heels.
It’s not strange. Because this is a space that anyone can enter.
People who were tired from the party came here looking for a place to rest.
If you think about it that way, it’s a problem that can be easily solved.
Charon solved one case in an instant.
Soon he realizes something is wrong.
‘… … This is the third floor.’
I didn’t come from the opposite side of the hallway.
Although there was no sign of popularity, it was impossible to hide the sound of high heels in a long marble hallway.
Charon does not believe in ghosts.
There was only one conclusion.
‘Is it an intruder?’
It is rare for a lady to be able to freely go to and from the window on the third floor.
An intruder disguised as a lady and infiltrated the party began his activities.
It made sense.
He hid behind a pillar and peeked out his eyes. and.
… … I made eye contact with the intruder.
“hmm? You’re a bastard. “You know who I am, right?”
The surprise was short-lived. Because I realized who the intruder was.
Lenia de Leicester, matriarch of the Leicester family.
It’s weirder not knowing.
However, Charon could not help but be embarrassed.
A being that I had only looked at from afar for several years.
It’s not enough to meet someone like that up close, and they even mix things up.
“Ah, I came to rest for a while. “I hope she doesn’t report, ‘Lenia was playing around, she likes to be punished harshly.’”
Renia’s light joke to break up an awkward situation.
Charon’s answer to this is… … .
“Boo, that’s not possible.”
It was a rejection. Actually, I knew that Lenia was telling her joke.
To begin with, this isn’t even considered a joke.
But Charon was so embarrassed that he ended up doing something ridiculous.
‘You’re not only giving a stupid answer, you’re even stuttering!’
Charon is evaluated as having no emotions.
I can’t believe I did such a foolish thing.
Even Charon himself was surprised.
“to? That’s too much. Please look at people who work the same way… … .”
Renia was crying.
Only then did Charon’s spirit return.
It’s not because I adapted. It’s because I didn’t understand what Renia said.
“… … “Same thing?”
“Yes, you are working for the Empire. Gutter rats are truly amazing. He tackles difficult tasks with great enthusiasm and without hesitation. Mmmmm! “It’s the best.”
Basically, a rat is a being who is ignored and treated with contempt.
Infiltration, camouflage, instigation, assassination, etc. rather than combat. This is because they specialize in dishonorable matters.
They are tools.
It was nothing more, nothing less.
“… … “It’s just shameful.”
“Why is it a shame? “It’s about being loyal in a place where no one knows.”
“… … .”
“There’s no one who even recognizes your hard work, right? Yet, you always do your best. “I think it’s really great.”
Charon took a step back.
Because it was too bright.
I’m not sure if it was the moonlight or Renia that I was trying to avoid.
Renia, seeing that, burst into laughter.
“What, is it an occupational disease? “Why are you going into a dark place?”
Occupational disease. Maybe so.
But the real reason was because I was scared.
I was influenced by Renia’s words without even realizing it.
That he who lives as a tool of the emperor may be someone who can be recognized as a ‘person’.
It was so scary and scary.
“There’s no need for that now. “Come out here and rest together.”
Renia held out her hand towards herself.
Her hands were half stained with pure white moonlight and half with darkness.
Light and darkness, sunny and shaded.
Renia easily broke through the two relationships that cannot be mixed.
Charon held out his hand without realizing it.
Is this meeting bad luck or fate?
I carefully held Lenia’s hand.
A darkness that I could not escape no matter how much I walked towards the light.
To myself who lived longing for light.
It was the day when light arrived first.
* * *
Buzz, buzz, buzz.
Gossip and gossip -.
Jawa and Jawa (?).
After the weekend, I entered the classroom to take classes.
The eyes of the children looking at me were unusual.
Could it be that the eyes look like they are looking at an animal, not a person?
“No, what do you mean you cheated on me with Miss Luna?”
“Oh my, my!”
“Anyway, all men are the same? “You don’t know a good mother and a good wife!”
The source of the rumor was obvious even without looking.
When I looked in the direction where Yuridia was, I saw that she was smiling leisurely.
The attitude is, “Taste it.”
“Octopus feet. “It’s the worst.”
“There are few octopus feet. “According to rumors, it is said that he set his spell on 20 people.”
“There are twenty people?”
“That’s right.”
“Then that’s not an octopus. Yes, Kraken! “It would be more appropriate to call it a kraken!”
“Kraken Zero! “It’s as scary as your face!”
Gossips and whispers!
The children’s voices grew louder.
“Everyone is too much. “What is a Kraken?”
Was that annoying? Luna next to her opened her mouth.
Oh, Luna. Are you saying you’re going to get angry for me?
After all, there is no way to envy a well-raised daughter or ten sons.
Show those bad guys a lesson!
“No matter how messed up your face is. “It may be ugly, but it’s still as good as a squid!”
… … Well, it looks like my children’s farming has failed.
I have to throw it away at some point.
“come!”
The once noisy class became as quiet as ever.
Because Charon appeared.
“It may be sudden, but today I will take a basic physical fitness test.”
“Huh?”
“You don’t have to overdo it, but don’t be lax.”
Charon aims for training that is similar to actual combat.
But suddenly a physical fitness test?
“It might be a test that involves fighting.”
“Maybe a knightly pentathlon.”
“Is it really an obstacle race or something?”
However, the test prepared by Charon was extremely ordinary.
I just lightly walked the course under the direction of the instructors.
There wasn’t even a score recorded.
‘It’s just to identify the hidden wounded.’
Yes. This is an episode in the game.
Before doing ‘that’, make the necessary preparations to pick out children who are underperforming the average.
‘Is it running this time?’
A race where two people run together and compete.
Teron sat next to me as I was getting ready.
“Cook! Kuk!” “You look busy these days.”
“Hehe, would you like to be Teron-kun?”
“No, people who are in a relationship are the busiest. Isn’t it? Kraken Zero.”
… … This damn guy?
“Hehe, it’s a nickname that makes me want to go to Yuuridia School right away.”
“I can’t believe I’m going to go to the person who gave me that nickname. Do you like selling nicknames? “In that case, we can decide on something more severe.”
“For example?”
“well. How about a double kraken?”
decided. From today, I will stand at the forefront of the Yuri Dia faction.
We will do our best to crush Teronpa.
“It’s a joke, buddy.”
“Hehe, I’m also trying to destroy Teronpa as a joke, right?”
“That’s scary. I’m looking forward to it. Of course, my performance as Kraken.”
As soon as the whistle sounded, Teron rushed forward.
“Do you see that?”
“Yes, you seem very friendly.”
“I guess men are no exception to the Kraken’s legs!”
“Oh my!”
… … Anyway, I am the only normal person in this damn academy.
I crossed the finish line at a leisurely pace.
100m running record, 45 seconds.
Well, even though I walked, it came out well.
“what? Is this really the end?”
“There are no stores. Did you work hard for no reason?”
The children whispered that they did not know Charon’s intentions.
It’s an embarrassing situation, so it’s only natural. Of course, I wasn’t.
‘It has begun. The children of the Holy Kingdom will arrive soon.’
That’s not all.
Midterm exams are even postponed due to political issues.
And before the children of the Holy Kingdom arrive, there is one more incident.
“The midterm exams have been postponed. and… … .”
To reorganize the excellence class.
“I’m going to take a paper test.”