I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 214
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Episode 214
Episode 214. Hero’s Qualifications (3)
“Ugh… … .”
“I… am I alive?”
Those who had been badly injured by the warlock’s explosion and those who had been knocked unconscious during the fierce battle began to regain consciousness one by one.
The punitive force rested while caring for the wounded.
Now all that was left to do was return to the empire, so they each found a comfortable position and rested.
The punitive force takes a break in different ways. If there’s one thing they all have in common…
Glance-.
Glance at a glance-.
It means you keep looking at one person.
The target was none other than Adonis.
‘What on earth is this?’
‘Fighting a dragon one-on-one… I can’t believe it even after seeing it with my own eyes.’
‘Did the dragon turn into a human?’
‘At that level, he might be carrying two monsters… no, maybe three.’
All kinds of thoughts and gazes towards Adonis.
Charon also knew their thoughts.
‘I guess I need to organize this.’
He showed off the skills of a 9-star knight, but above all, he used the ‘holy sword’.
If Seongguk finds out about this, he will be bothered in many ways.
There was a need to tighten the lock.
“If you want to live a long life, you’d better watch your mouth.”
“… … .”
A chilling threat.
A few people pouted at him, expressing their displeasure at Caron’s words.
Openly expressing dissatisfaction with Charon, who is called the Murder Chariot.
That was the extent of my curiosity about Adonis.
“Caron, take care of yourself. I’m fine.”
“but…….”
“Don’t you know that this isn’t something that can be solved by just pressing on it? Above all, aren’t you comrades who fought together with me?”
Twinkle twinkle-.
The punitive force’s eyes sparkled.
They called each other comrades, but they thought that they would learn Adonis’ true identity.
but.
“You guys should think for yourselves about who I am. It is also important to develop the power of thought.”
“… … .”
“Instead, if you can find out my identity, I will give you a small reward. Send a letter to the family under the name ‘Adonis’. I will check it often.”
The punitive force nodded their heads.
It was a big hint, but the fact that he was a nobleman was itself a big hint.
“I would like you to keep my existence a secret as much as possible, but… … I will leave that up to your own discretion.”
“Can I report this to my family?”
“Yes.”
These are new talents who reached the level of 6-7 stars at a relatively young age.
He will be the backbone of the empire in the future.
‘It’s also a skill to use information about me in the process.’
Even if the heads of the clans find out Adonis’ true identity, they will keep their mouths shut.
Because he knows full well that it won’t do any good to upset his feelings.
‘If I make a mistake, I might fall out of favor with His Majesty… … I’ll know how to behave.’
No matter how prestigious a family is, a hero is someone you can’t treat lightly.
That is, there was only one piece of information that Adonis had to control.
“But keep quiet about the Holy Sword.”
Everyone nodded.
Even if it is a holy sword from the past, its owner is clearly the holy nation that created it.
If the Holy Land asks for it back, there is no reason to refuse.
It’s like the power of the empire is weakening.
It was natural that everyone nodded.
At the same time, one question arose.
‘Is it okay? So many people have seen it… … .’
When five people gather, one of them is bound to be trash.
There was a high probability that there would be a scoundrel selling information about the Holy Sword.
That was when I thought about it.
“Of course… … If the information leaks out, there’s nothing we can do. We have no choice but to find out through Caron.”
Creepy-!
Adonis’ words that he will find the teller through Charon.
The punitive force’s gaze turned towards Caron.
Charon’s eyes were shining brightly. No, it seemed like he was smiling slightly.
‘Oh, are you expecting me to torture you!’
‘Do we not even seem like comrades to that human?’
‘If you do anything that arouses unnecessary suspicion, you’ll be dragged away!’
Everyone lowered their heads and began manipulating their memories.
They didn’t even have the holy sword in this battle.
He said he didn’t see even a single sword.
* * *
Before leaving Carlos.
“……salute.”
chuck!
The right hand of the punitive force moved in a controlled manner and saluted.
In front of them lay three skeletons and two corpses.
These were people who died in the explosion and those who died in the fighting that followed.
A total of five people lost their lives. Three of them were transformed into skeletons and attacked friendly forces.
A final salute to their comrades who gave their lives for the Empire and for themselves.
It was a time when each member of the punitive force was swallowing their sorrow in their own way.
“Is that okay? We’re going to take a break.”
“Lucia, please mourn a little more… … .”
“Your treatment comes first. Let’s go. The nanny has prepared a place for you.”
Lucia left, supporting Sylvia.
Some might complain that it was rude, but Caron knew better.
‘I guess it occurred to you.’
Lucia faced the death of her friends and comrades on the battlefield every day.
It must have brought back memories from that time.
Considering how he had previously avoided such places, this was clearly a huge step forward.
Charon could tell.
Lucia’s time, which had stopped at the age of sixteen, began to flow again.
‘I’ll get stronger in the future. I might not be able to match you next time.’
It was when I was looking at Lucia’s back.
Suddenly, Kiel, who was looking at Edwin who had turned into a skeleton, muttered.
“… … Did we win?”
It was a whisper, almost like talking to a soliloquy, but it was heard clearly by everyone.
Because it was so quiet.
In fact, the members of the punitive force had the same thoughts as Kiel.
The Bone Dragon was killed, but Volkan, who created it, was missed.
All that’s left are scarred bodies and minds, and the corpses of our allies.
While they lost their comrades and friends, Volkan returned alive and well.
But can we say that we won this?
“… … Let me tell you for sure. We won.”
Caron began to explain the reasons in detail.
We have uncovered the existence of the undead and will provide information to each country.
All countries will strengthen their borders and reduce the scope of warlocks’ activities.
That the activities of black magicians will be greatly restricted.
Kiel, who was listening to Caron’s story, let out a snicker.
“A victory with only scars. Is that it?”
“Huh… …!”
An obvious sarcasm. The startled punitive force held their breath.
To say something like that in front of Caron? You’re not in your right mind.
The atmosphere cooled down rapidly. But Caron was indifferent.
“That’s right. But you know what? That’s just how war is.”
Winners and losers. Both sides get hurt.
It is inevitable that someone will lose someone precious.
“It is the worst disaster that has ever existed in this world.”
Most of the members of the punitive force do not know war. It is natural since they have never experienced it.
Children born at the end of the war.
The so-called ‘lucky generation’.
“I’m sorry to hear that, but war has never ended in the history of mankind. It just stops for a while.”
At this moment, everyone in the punitive force realized it. Even themselves.
That there will be war.
That you will end up in the abyss of hell.
‘Do we have to make other people experience this horrible thing?’
Kiel clenched his fist.
No matter how strong you become, you can’t stop war.
Because disasters are not something that people can prevent.
That was when I thought so.
“So, try to prevent war from happening.”
“……yes?”
“If war is the problem, we should prevent it from happening. We should stop it forever. Just like it is now.”
This is why Caron was obsessed with information and why he became a rat.
The best strategy is to win without fighting.
If you have no choice but to fight, then fight after winning first.
And there was another way to prevent war.
“Be strong.”
If you are strong, no one will dare pick a fight with you.
Because he knows full well that he will lose.
“Be strong. You will all become heroes. Then the warlocks will be unable to show off and will be cowering underground.”
“… … Is that possible?”
“It is possible. Didn’t Lucia prove it?”
Yes, everyone present saw it clearly.
The image of Lucia holding the holy sword to protect everyone.
“There’s nothing you guys can’t do.”
“hero…….”
There was no further conversation.
Everyone mourns and organizes their thoughts in their own way.
As Kiel was carefully cleaning Edwin’s bones, a drop of water fell onto Kiel’s hand.
It was tears.
“Kiel, why are you crying? Are you in pain?”
Kiel hurriedly wiped away his tears, but he couldn’t avoid Adonis’ gaze.
“no.”
“Are you afraid of the enemy?”
“no.”
“Then why are you crying?”
“… …because I realized the horror of war.”
I was afraid that my comrades who had fought in the battlefield together, my friends who had been laughing and chatting with me just a moment ago, would fall into eternal sleep.
For fear of losing my family.
“It’s so scary and frightening.”
At this moment, Kiel could understand Sylvia.
I respected people like Sylvia who fought against the war with their whole body and soul.
I was so grateful and sorry.
Adonis nodded.
“Can you also become that kind of being?”
“… … I don’t know.”
Kiel answered honestly. He was an ordinary person.
Because I’m not a person with a heroic heart who can sacrifice for someone.
“Kiel.”
“Yes, go ahead.”
“You’re not afraid of change.”
Kiel is a descendant of the Jackfield family, one of the most renowned swordsmanship families.
This means that you can easily become stronger just by learning the secrets of the Jackfield family.
But Kiel didn’t just train his family’s secret arts.
Rather, he carefully examined other swordsmanship styles and tried to find one that suited him.
In fact, he even created his own secret.
‘Just like me.’
Adonis is also a descendant of the Cassel family, known for their spearmanship.
But Adonis did not devote himself solely to his family’s craft.
He created his own secret weapon, which allowed him to become one of the strongest players.
“But it seems like you highlight other people’s shortcomings more than their strengths.”
Kiel couldn’t help but feel stung after being rebuked by Adonis.
Because I used to exaggerate other people’s shortcomings to boost my own self-esteem.
“You can only grow if you acknowledge and accept the strengths of others. Remember that.”
“Thank you for your thoughtful advice.”
Kiel bowed his head. To be taught by a nine-star knight.
He was a lucky man.
“Kiel.”
“yes.”
“Wouldn’t you like to dream of change once more under me?”
“yes……?”
“I’m asking you if you have any interest in learning how to use the spear.”
“… … !”
Kiel becomes Adonis’ disciple.
Kiel, a scion of a renowned swordsmanship family, abandons his sword and takes up a spear.
It was the moment when the hidden piece that Zero could not have imagined was activated.
* * *
“A gathering of rats.”
Even while the punitive force was in mourning, Caron was busy moving around.
“Where is the body being recovered?”
“I tried my best to fix it, but… … the bones are mixed up so it’s not certain.”
Unlike the mourning knights, the death of the rat is extremely pathetic.
Enemies, allies, and even those who fought together.
No one acknowledges their death.
All they know is themselves.
Still, no one complained.
“Find a place where Volkan might be. You know very well that he is the one who will start a bigger war than anyone else.”
In fact, most of the rats are people who know the pain of war.
Have you ever suffered the loss of a family member, a friend, or something more?
Victims of war.
That’s why he wanted to prevent war more than anyone else.
“I classified the information from special to 5th level. After transcribing, I could pass the information on to the appropriate person at each level.”
The rat began to move busily.
As if he had no intention of taking a break.
Charon looked at them and became lost in thought.
‘A hero… … .’
If you are given the right to call yourself a hero.
Charon will speak without hesitation.
They are the real ones.
A hero of this era.
* * *
“Ah, I ate well.”
The dining hall at Annwood Academy.
Luna patted her stomach after quickly finishing dinner.
Could it be that Luna’s body is actually filled with an old man?
“Would you like some dessert?”
“Haha, that’s good.”
“This older sister brought it especially for me today.”
Luna and Regé left.
It seemed like clearing the plates and cleaning up was my job.
‘Well, it’s not that hard since I have cleaning skills.’
It was the moment when I used the [Cleaning S] skill to clean the table.
The lady working in the kitchen came toward me and whispered.
“You’re really good at cleaning.”
“… … Scarlett?”
A rat from Caron’s yard and in charge of a branch of Annwood Academy.
It was Scarlett.
“Haha, I’m a person who knows how to respect tastes… … but I find it a bit difficult to have a taste for acting like an old lady.”
“You’re in disguise! Do you think it’s easy to infiltrate Annwood Academy!?”
What, was that it?
Aren’t you a pervert who likes to disguise yourself as an old lady?
“So, what’s going on up to here?”
“… … You gave the order. You told me to bring this.”
Scarlett handed me something.
It was a small tombstone.
[The Stele of the Mountain God Who Lost His Power :D]
It is the epitaph of the mountain god. It has been forgotten from everyone’s memory and has lost its power.
It contains small amounts of luck.
Luck +3
I whistled inwardly.
The time has come.
It’s time for the third ‘potential gamble’.