I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 185
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Chapter 185
Episode 185 Teacher and disciple (4)
One of Charon’s secret offices.
Charon, realizing that it was late at night, looked at the person in front of him.
Zero is a child whose eyes are so small that you can’t see the pupils.
‘I guess I’ll have to stop here for today.’
The interrogation lasted for five hours.
As predicted, it was a hot time, but Zero will have no complaints.
Because they provided him with a very hot(?) special meal that he had been longing for.
“I’ll call you one more time before I leave. “The rat will tell you the way out.”
“Hehe, then I’ll just…” … .”
Zero left. With a unique smile full of leisure.
However, Charon’s sharp eyes could not be fooled.
‘I’m out of stamina.’
Keep smiling throughout.
I was wasting time talking about trivial things and making jokes that weren’t even meant to be made, so I had time to think.
Even when caught off guard, he somehow comes up with an excuse that fits the situation.
It was a situation where I had no choice but to reach my mental limit.
But look at the back of him, pretending like nothing is wrong, like he can do it all day.
‘bouncer.’
He was also a very arrogant guy.
Charon closed his eyes and was lost in thought.
‘… … Well, that kind of action itself is great.’
A long story that started right after being brought here, when Zero did a headstand and hit his head on the ground.
Although it was a plausible story, Charon realized that it contained some lies.
‘In particular, knowing information about the survivors of the Leicester family. ‘You just made a bet with Lucia and became her student?’
This is impossible due to Lucia’s personality.
There is something more. For example.
‘Do you know any weaknesses or secrets of the Lucid family?’
Not sure.
This is just a guess based on fragments of conversations and reactions I overheard from time to time after Lucia came to the academy.
‘You have the guts to threaten Lucia… … Well, I’ve been through something similar, so there’s nothing I can’t do… … .’
What on earth are you holding that allows you to hold that tomboy Lucia’s leash?
Charon was genuinely curious.
I was even more interested because Charon was confident that more than 90% of the information in the empire came through him.
Ttduk-.
‘Can we find out if we torture ourselves?’
The odds are half and half.
But that is no reason not to torture. Because I had the confidence to raise that probability to a high number.
Cocky attitude, lying, unidentification, personal curiosity.
There are plenty of reasons to pursue Zero.
Nevertheless, the reason why Charon leaves Zero alone. Although he is currently suitable as Luna’s temporary guardian.
‘The more I look at it, the more it looks good.’
A strong heart that does not give in to plausible excuses, lies interspersed with the truth, and interrogation.
Excellent intelligence and even technology to control heart rate.
But what surprised me the most was:
Charon’s third original biggie.
Heukchung-a-rang (黑衝餓狼).
Zero’s claim that he can imitate his opponent’s techniques just by looking at them, regardless of his family’s secret techniques.
When Charon snorted and showed off his technique, Zero immediately showed off his original technique.
… … And that too while yawning.
‘He was the most difficult of my secrets… … .’
A technique that takes away the enemy’s vision with the first attack and stabs the dagger in the other hand into a vital point.
Both hands move with an interval of about 0.3 seconds, and do not care about the opponent’s attacks.
In summary, it can be said to be a technique that ensures the life of the opponent rather than giving up a bone.
There is no need to give up a bone if the opponent is not as strong as you.
‘That guy noticed that.’
I realized and understood the foundation and secrets hidden in technology.
In other words, Zero’s claim that ‘we can imitate other families’ secret techniques’ is true.
Honestly, I still can’t believe it. But I have no choice but to believe it.
Because I witnessed it with my own eyes.
A person who can imitate the secret techniques of other families. There were a few of them in the past.
Lein was one of them. but.
‘I’ve never heard of someone being able to imitate all the techniques that can be done with the body just by seeing it once.’
Of course, there is no word in this world that can refer to that kind of zero.
A word that refers to a being with an innate talent granted by heaven.
Genius.
‘… … ‘Is that so?’
Charon burst out laughing.
This is because he is a person who rarely mentions the word genius.
‘These guys are called geniuses. When you actually go there, most of them are full of idiots.’
The same applies to true geniuses.
Children who realize that they are geniuses inevitably go through a process of ‘laziness.’
‘Why can’t I do this? ‘It’s that easy.’
– Thinking like that, you belittle your efforts and ruin your genius talent.
In most cases, after spending their youth meaninglessly, they gain enlightenment later and make an effort.
But by then it was already too late.
His genius talent is still there, but his body is damaged. Even if you understand it with your head, your body cannot follow it.
Needless to say, the absolute amount of mana is insufficient.
‘It is better to be a genius who works hard than a genius who is lazy.’
That’s why Charon didn’t pay much attention even though Zero showed genius talent.
But now things have changed.
The ‘blow’ shown during the one-on-one duel with Lucia at the third gateway.
“It’s a pure desire to become stronger… … .”
Charon remembered that blow again and smiled without knowing.
Although it still has many shortcomings, it was a blow that could put it in the ranks of secret techniques.
‘Dike that guy is great too, but… … .’
Yes. Dyke also had a secret skill that he personally cultivated. That’s three too.
Even in terms of power and technical proficiency, Dyke is overwhelming.
One and three.
Everyone will tell you that Dyke is excellent. but.
‘That’s the story of people who don’t know Zero.’
A being who can understand and imitate other people’s techniques just by looking at them once.
Such a being will inevitably wander in search of powerful secrets.
You can easily become stronger just by following the strongest secret techniques.
However, even though Zero used other families’ secret techniques, he did not blindly follow them.
Rather, I hoped to increase my natural strength.
‘A way to become stronger easily and quickly. But there is no way to become the best.’
I did not fall into the trap or temptation that the path contained.
‘A genius who works hard. ‘There is no one scarier than him.’
Even though I know I have talent, I try hard.
To be honest, he’s crazy.
If only Charon himself had such genius talent.
No, even if I had even the slightest talent, I would have immediately fallen into sloth.
“… … “That’s fun.”
If Zero is a genius trying hard. What if that crazy guy?
What if you learn all the secret techniques of others and even hone your own sword skills?
In the history of the empire… … No, in the history of the continent.
“The greatest monster may be born.”
Charon was thinking while stroking his chin.
Only then did he realize.
That he was smiling.
“Hmm… … Well, that guy isn’t the important thing right now.”
Charon erased Zero from his mind.
Raising Zero is important, but right now it’s Carlos. The first thing to do is to kill the warlocks there.
Slurp-.
Just like that, Charon disappeared into the darkness.
* * *
‘Ugh… … ‘It’s the head.’
I put my hand on my throbbing head.
Even when I wake up, my head is throbbing.
This is because I played a hellish psychological game with Charon until late last night.
‘I never thought that mobilizing the gutters would be enough and even kidnapping… … .’
The moment the children moved forward with Lucia, a gunny sack was placed over my face.
That’s how we arrived at Charon’s secret office. The hellish interrogation began there.
‘It was actually mental torture.’
After changing into the gym clothes provided by the academy, I went outside.
It’s still a cold, windy early morning.
I adjusted my collar and headed to the playground.
This is because an announcement was made that a brief exercise session would be held before breakfast.
They say I need to relax my body, which was very tense due to the paper test, or something like that.
There were already many children in the playground.
“Go over there. “This is the seat of Teronpa.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. After the exam yesterday, our number of people increased a lot. Please make some concessions. “The number of people there has been reduced anyway, right?”
“cheeky… … !”
A battle between the Eurydia faction and the Teron faction.
Children from existing advanced classes who do their jobs as if they are used to it.
These children were promoted to the advanced class this time.
Even children who still haven’t decided which side to join.
‘The honors class is peaceful again today.’
I fastened my collar tightly and slowly recalled my conversation with Charon.
The interrogation lasted for five hours.
Not only was it not a short period of time, but I was interrogated at Charon’s home base.
The questions were as sharp as a knife, and I was hit with dozens of honey chestnuts.
I had no choice but to tell you in detail what happened with Lucia.
‘The Lucid family has been cursed by the devil. Except that’
Anyway, even though it was a dangerous situation, I managed to get through it well.
But it is not without problems. There are many problems, but the biggest problem is… … .
‘I’m saying you noticed that there was a certain amount of lies mixed into what I said.’
[Mental Defense] Breathing and heart rate control made possible by the skill.
This is not a skill that is possible at my age. In other words, until now, Charon must have believed that everything I said was true.
‘But yesterday, I was caught lying every now and then.’
Although Charon didn’t say it directly, I knew it intuitively.
What a great guy.
Even though he knew I was lying, he didn’t say anything or change his expression.
‘I guess it’s for use later.’
Whether it is a threat, a deal, or the taking of a life(?).
It won’t be used for any good purpose.
Probably all previous conversations were judged as true/false.
It wouldn’t be surprising if my neck broke right now.
But there is nothing to worry about.
“Zero! “This way!”
Luna waved her arms and announced her location.
Yes. Currently, I am Lucia’s student and Luna’s guardian.
In particular, there is no one better than me when it comes to protecting Luna, so I won’t try to break her neck right away.
‘What’s important right now is the fight against Necromancer Volkan.’
It is unknown how much power Charon has prepared, but the Hidden Piece joined by Lucia has been activated.
My fists suddenly clenched.
‘We might be able to catch Volkan.’
One of the Four Heavenly Kings. If you can kill Volkan here, the ‘maestro of the battlefield’ who is devouring the continent at the end of the game.
The dozens of honey chestnuts hit by Charon are nothing.
“by the way… … Where is our Leger?”
Luna’s voice is full of worry.
At that moment, the [Extra-sensory] skill was activated. The location of Leger, who was nearby, was captured.
“We’re almost there. “I just can’t come because the road is blocked.”
“road? Why is the road blocked? “The surroundings are completely open.”
“Hehe, look over there.”
At the place I pointed to, a battle of wits between the Eurydia faction and the Teron faction was in full swing.
And right behind it.
Bbbbbbpp-.
Bbbbbbpp-.
A box disguised as a playground was moving back and forth.
Judging from the fact that his hiding place was revealed from time to time, I could see that he was quite embarrassed.
Well, you probably won’t notice it unless you look carefully like we do.
“… … “What are they doing over there?”
“Hehe, you can see us, but you can’t go. I want to go quickly. The field of view becomes narrow. Well, isn’t that something like that?”
“Then we have to go get him quickly!”
“Please come back.”
It was a time when I was tightening my collar to avoid the morning cold.
Luna held my hair tightly.
“Why did you come back? “You should go too!”
“me too? “Why?”
“Your friend is in danger!”
No, you can just go, right? Why are you bothering to take me?
And people don’t call things like that a crisis, do they?
But to Luna, does it look like a baby rabbit crying on the battlefield?
I started running at full speed. The problem is that Luna is holding my hair?
That wasn’t the only problem.
“Get out of there! “Don’t block the road!”
Luna chose to go straight rather than take a detour.
I passed between the growling children, to be exact, in front of Euridia and Teron.
“Um, those guys… … !”
“Ruthless!”
Not only did he ignore the two leaders, but the situation was no different from saying, ‘I don’t care about you guys.’
The Eurydia faction and the Teron faction were fighting. And the eyes of the children who were promoted this time also turned to us.
“Hee hee hee hee!”
It was natural for Leger to be embarrassed.
The problem is that it was stuck behind me.
“Kraken… … !”
The girls’ eyes became fierce.
Well, today is also peaceful.
It was an excellent class as usual.