I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 173
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Chapter 173
Episode 173 Message Test (12)
“Hehe, it’s spectacular.”
Front and back, left and right. A stone wall boasting a height of approximately 3m.
Even though I move forward and move forward, a stone wall of similar shape only welcomes me.
To actually encounter a scene that can only be seen in games. The feeling is new.
‘Well, the composition is different.’
When playing the game, it was a tile-type map with a visible overall structure, which is a characteristic of classic SRPG games.
It’s like a first-person perspective now.
It may be a bit unfair to say that the feeling is new.
It’s like seeing a place for the first time.
‘It’s not as good as the Holy Sword’s Tomb, but it also has its own flavor.’
I think this is why people travel the world.
‘Annwood Academy is also amazing, but… … Other places will be even bigger.’
The country of different races, the dragon’s nest, the warrior’s shrine, the great temple of the Holy Kingdom, etc.
What it will look like, what kind of relationships I can create, and what fun it will bring to me.
Just imagining it makes me excited.
Summer vacation begins after final exams are over. The first destination, of course… … .
‘hmm.’
I shook my head and came to my senses. Because now is not the time to be lost in sentimentality.
The message test has just begun.
Although we were fully prepared, we must not let our guard down.
‘Of course, there’s no way I’d get lost.’
Omniscient and first-person perspectives.
The composition is completely different, but it’s not enough to say it’s a problem.
I’m a sucker for this game.
And this note test is an episode at the beginning of Chapter 2.
It means a labyrinth that has been experienced thousands of times.
‘As the title ‘Hero of the Academy’ suggests, it is a game where the academy is the main setting.’
So, problems do not arise just because the viewpoint has changed.
To be honest, you can go there even with your eyes closed.
Well, I won’t do that because I rarely have the opportunity to enjoy such a spectacle.
As I looked at the statues placed along the way, I recalled information about the first gateway in my head.
‘Message test gate 1, stone labyrinth breakthrough test.’
It is longer and more complex than the maze during the entrance exam, and the time limit is shorter at 30 minutes.
It is safe to say that you will fail the test if you start to wander once.
In fact, the number of children who fail at the first test is close to half. but.
‘It’s not to the point where I can’t wake up.’
The most used method when conquering a labyrinth.
The ‘left hand method’ and the ‘right hand method’ are used to move with your hand on one side of the wall.
It is a labyrinth that can be easily overcome using this method. It means that it is a very easy labyrinth.
‘The problem is that Charon has set up a small trap.’
Most children try to break through the labyrinth using left and right methods.
Even as soon as I entered school, professors gave lectures and education about entrance exam items.
In other words, there is no child who does not know left and right methods.
Therefore, Charon set up a small trap.
It was designed as a labyrinth that would take the longest time when using the left and right methods.
Yes. What you need to be most careful about at the first gate.
‘Impatient.’
Time passes gradually.
A strangely endless labyrinth.
When the children can’t even see the slime they saw during the entrance exam, one thought comes to their mind.
‘It’s clear that the exam is more difficult than the entrance exam… … ‘It’s this easy?’
Although there are no obstacles like slime, my mind is filled with Charon’s inexplicable words, ‘If you make enemies recklessly, you will end up in trouble.’
In this situation.
“15 minutes before the exam ends! “Pick up the pace!”
If you add the instructor’s voice and urging to announce the remaining time.
“no! How did you get into this excellent class? “You can’t fall from here!”
“I must get into the advanced class this time!”
Eventually, the children give up on the left-right approach and start running.
It is self-destruction by giving up on the labyrinth that you were successfully navigating.
Seuuuuu-.
Knowing this very well, I never took my hands off the wall for even a moment.
I know the best route to the exit. If you use that route, it will take less than 5 minutes.
But why bother using the left-right method?
‘Because it will arouse suspicion.’
If you escape the labyrinth without getting lost even once, you will arouse the instructors’ suspicion.
That’s not all.
‘The instructors’ favorability towards me will also hit rock bottom.’
They’ll think you made a dirty deal with someone to steal information.
There is a bottom underneath the floor.
Because of my narrowed eyes, my already low likeability rating will go underground.
The scoring method for the Stone Labyrinth Breakthrough Test is based solely on whether or not you can break through within the time limit.
The scores of those who passed in 5 minutes and those who passed in 29 minutes are the same.
Well, there may be some extra points.
‘You also have to be careful of Charon’s hidden piece.’
In fact, this is the biggest reason why I use the left-right method.
Following the entrance exam, if you escape the labyrinth in one go during the message exam episode, Charon will come and give you advice.
‘Who did you get the information from?’
And then the conversation hell begins.
If you make a mistake while clicking too many times, you will be expelled for committing an illegal act.
When I was unlucky, I was often taken to a torture room and ended up being tortured.
‘For me, it’s definitely a torture course.’
Wouldn’t Charon himself provide a special(?) torture course?
Just thinking about it made my body feel cold.
No matter how you think about it, this method is the best.
“5 minutes ago!”
Before I knew it, I was able to reach the end of the labyrinth.
By the way, I did meet a few kids along the way.
The reactions of the children who encountered me were as follows.
“Third, third place! “Run away!”
“Aaaah! “You pervert!”
“You mean the Kraken’s tentacles are alive and well even in the labyrinth! “It’s a retreat!”
Run away, be treated like a pervert, or be sold(?).
There was no significant difference in these three responses.
“Congratulations on passing. “Please wait here for a moment.”
The ten children who arrived first turned to look at me.
Since he ran through the labyrinth while trying to avoid my tentacles(?), it was natural that he was faster than me.
Well, I did walk slowly.
“Hehe, everyone passed. Congratulations.”
Ssyuk-.
Sussseu-.
As I smiled and approached them, they slowly walked away.
When you get closer, it goes away, and when you get closer, it goes away.
Even magnets wouldn’t be like this.
“It’s time. End of first exam… … .”
“Now, please wait a moment!”
A boy came out of the labyrinth in a huff.
When the labyrinth test started, he was the one who agitated for me to be eliminated.
name is… … I couldn’t remember.
“Zero! As expected, it’s amazing. “You can break through this labyrinth without breaking a sweat!”
“Hehe, to me the labyrinth is murder. ah… … My name is definitely mine… … .”
The boy nodded quickly.
As expected, I guess this is the right name.
“Jerome?”
“It’s Zeppada! Zepa, the third son of the great Oshiri family!! You bastard! “Are you doing this on purpose?”
Can not help it.
Because extras with names like that don’t exist in my dictionary of knowledge.
It is impossible to add this child to the party.
This means that it is a character that is not even treated as an extra in the game.
‘It’s a waste of brain capacity.’
So there is no way I can remember.
You can easily find out the name by using the [Information Window] skill, but even that is a nuisance.
“Hehe, don’t be too angry. “Isn’t it important to know your face, Jedi?”
“No matter what, isn’t it too much to have different numbers of characters?”
“Hehe, it’s a misunderstanding. Mr. Xerath.”
“… … You don’t even pretend to remember anymore. It’s a duel! “Unsheath your sword!”
But he couldn’t draw the sword.
“K-keuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu… … .”
“Oh, no!”
“Everyone run away!”
This is because the second stage of the message test, the welcome test, has begun.
Of course, I didn’t mind.
Although there is a [Mental Defense] skill.
[Perm hand mirror: B]
Once a day, you can block illusion and curse magic of 6 stars or lower.
This is because there is an artifact that Charon saved.
Luna and Leger also have the same thing, so they should be able to break through the second gate without difficulty.
As expected, the key to this test is the three questions and the group duel.
“J-Zero indeed! It’s not called Kraken for nothing! Go away! “You flabby bastard!”
What kind of illusion am I experiencing?
Judai(?) of Teronpa waved his hands frantically.
It’s so mushy. Even though it looks like this, it has a very solid and heavy body!
Of course, we’re talking about muscles.
I thought to myself as I took out a pen and scribbled on his face.
‘The rabbit’s test must have ended a long time ago… … .’
I only have 3 gates left.
What’s left?
‘Hmm, I guess my cat is doing well?’
* * *
It had been about 10 minutes since the last group 14 test began.
Luna, lost and lost, thought.
‘I’m not lost. ‘The road lost me.’
then.
“I just need to let the road find me!”
Eudadadadada-!
So Luna started running through the labyrinth.
however.
“Gasp… … “What kind of road is this?”
There is no way Gil can find Luna. Luna is the one who has to find the way.
“I told you to follow people if you get lost… … “There are no children in sight.”
Luna ran screaming like crazy.
It was natural for children to avoid the place. Because there is nothing more dangerous than facing a psycho(?) in a labyrinth.
“huh?”
Someone came into Luna’s gaze.
It’s Dyke. Teron’s right-hand man and hunting dog.
“… … .”
“… … .”
There was an awkward silence.
Because they once had a duel thanks to Teron’s scheme.
Luna even almost had one of her arms cut off.
but.
‘Well, it doesn’t matter. ‘My arm is fine now.’
Luna has a cool(?) personality to people who are not her friends.
Don’t dwell on what happened in the past.
‘I have become much stronger than before.’
Although I’m still not good enough to beat Dyke, I was confident that I wouldn’t be defeated as overwhelmingly as I did then.
I am stronger than then, and I will continue to be stronger in the future.
‘Because Zero told me.’
So don’t be intimidated.
“Am I going first?”
“… … as you please.”
Luna passed Dyke.
Zero told her to follow someone else if she gets lost, but Luna doesn’t want to follow Dyke.
This is because there may be a misunderstanding that catching up is suspicious.
Jumble-jump-.
Jumble-jump-.
“… … .”
Suddenly, Luna realized that Dyke was following her.
The pursuit was so blatant that the oblivious Luna realized it.
‘Are you planning to attack me?’
Although there was a deliberate gap here and there, Dyke showed no reaction whatsoever.
Swish-.
“… … !”
When Luna turned her head, Dyke flinched and knocked on the stone wall to look the other way.
“Hmm, it’s a hard stone.”
“Then is the stone hard or soft?”
“is it? “That’s amazing.”
“Why don’t you just be honest? “He says he likes me and follows me.”
“… … ?”
Luna raised her index finger, pointed it at Dyke, and shouted.
“Stalkers are not popular! “No matter how attractive I am!”
“… … “It’s not like that, so don’t worry.”
“Are you saying I’m not attractive? “That just makes me angry!”
“… … “I apologize.”
“joy! Be careful from now on! Is this why it’s a problem to be too pretty?”
After that, the advance and pursuit continued.
Only then did Luna realize.
This guy can’t believe it… … .
“Are you lost?”
“… … .”
Yes. Dyke was just as guileless as Luna.
Teron knew this fact very well, so he asked Dyke to take the test just before the test.
-Dike, there may be a labyrinth like during the entrance exam. In such cases, try following the other child. Then you will be able to pass easily.
And the child that Dyke met.
I will become Luna, the best of all.
“But I got lost too?”
“… … ?”
Due to the presence of Dyke and Charon, who are unofficially ranked first, Luna is almost guaranteed to be in the top class.
But those two.
I was in danger of failing the labyrinth test.