I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 224
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Episode 224
Episode 224. The Third Force (10)
[Would you like to change your profession to ‘Caron’s Mouse’?]
I stared blankly at the system window that appeared before my eyes.
As you can see, there are job quests in this game.
You can go to a specific character and ask them to change jobs, but there are also times when you will be offered a job change, like now.
Stats, level, affinity, relationships with characters, etc.
It depends on many factors, and changing jobs to a ‘rat’ is something that everyone who plays this game has experienced at least once.
If there are a few other things.
‘That time was very fast, and it was suggested by Caron himself?’
You can change jobs to a rat starting from Chapter 4.
In order to change jobs, you had to go through training and testing that lasted a year.
“Of course, you will become a full-fledged squirrel after graduation. Until then, I will personally educate you.”
“Haha, of course I have to undergo difficult training, right?”
“Do you know about rat training?”
“Well, it’s not like it’s confidential information. It’s information that everyone knows about.”
“That’s true. Good. I’ll exempt you from rat training. With my special authority.”
Why does Caron feel more docile than usual… … Is it just me?
‘Changing my job to a rat. Normally, I would have rejected it outright, but… … .’
His former name is not ‘Rat of the City’, but ‘Rat of Charon’.
Even I, a veteran with 18 years of experience, am seeing this former name for the first time.
‘I’m curious, but… … .’
In this game, ‘job change’ has a great impact not only on stats and skills, but also on the story.
If you change your job to ‘Rats’, you are forced to follow orders from above, and you can only form parties with other Rats.
‘The high chance of death is just a bonus.’
It was also a job that most users rejected because the benefits were worthless compared to the effort and time put in.
‘Of course… … there are differences since it was suggested by Caron himself. The name ‘Caron’s Mouse’ instead of ‘Castle Rat’ is another example.’
What was more appealing was that I could learn Charon’s secret technique.
but.
[Rejection Penalty: Favorability decreases by 2 levels, ???]
That ‘???’ is the problem. What the heck is that?
Undisclosed penalty. I couldn’t help but be concerned.
And in times like these, asking is the best way.
Caron is my close friend(?) so he’ll probably answer kindly!
“I have a question… … What happens if I refuse?”
“Kill.”
“… … ?”
You kill a guy for refusing a job offer? Are you a real fucking MILF?
I looked at Charon, and he looked at me too. His gaze was one that wouldn’t be strange if he buried someone right away.
‘Well, that’s true, that damn American.’
I forgot for a moment. There was something called a ‘Bad Ending Maker’ that suddenly appears in the game and turns your neck.
“Decide quickly. 10… … 9… … 8… … .”
In 10 seconds… … no, in 8 seconds, it wouldn’t be strange if my neck turned to the other side.
I quickly rolled my head.
Fortunately, I was able to finish the calculation before the death countdown ended.
“I refuse.”
“Okay, I thought about it carefully. From today on, you… …Huh? What did you say?”
“Haha, I said no. I mean I won’t be a rat.”
Caron’s eyebrows furrowed. No, they furrowed.
There were several reasons why I turned down the rat.
The high chance of death, the lack of freedom of action, the fact that there are much better career paths, etc.
There are many reasons, but the biggest reason I rejected Caron’s offer. That’s…
‘It was so obvious that I thought I would just accept it.’
He also accepted some rather absurd speculations.
Show a more docile attitude than usual.
And that’s not all. He even snickered.
It was an action that showed no expectation that his offer would be rejected.
So I declined.
‘I don’t want to see Caron like that!’
How many times did Caron break my neck in the game?
At a crucial moment, my neck was broken, and my real neck was also turned about 30 degrees to the right.
‘They say that a gentleman’s revenge is never too late, even if it takes ten years… … .’
That was exactly right.
Of course, it took 18 years, not 10.
“It’s a bit of a slog, but it’s more work than you think. We value work-life balance.”
“Isn’t it only when there’s no mission? Long missions are said to last for years… … .”
“But the salary is high. There’s also a bonus.”
“Because it includes a life allowance. The bonus is… … I heard it’s called a death allowance.”
“Even though you can learn directly from me?”
Well, isn’t that a demerit rather than a merit?
But I couldn’t say that.
“It’s certainly a great opportunity for me, but I decline.”
“You don’t understand. I once dreamed of rats… … .”
“Haha, because I have work to do. Since rats tend to be restrained a lot… … I’m sorry.”
He bowed his head and acted with sincerity.
I could feel with my whole body that Caron was displeased.
‘Surely this won’t ruin our business relationship?’
Maybe one of the rejection penalties, ‘???’, means that.
You can’t break a business relationship.
And in times like these, the best conversation is one that takes advantage of Caron’s ‘weakness’.
“And my dream was to be the house rat of the Leicester family, not yours, Mr. Caron.”
“… … !”
Was the answer somewhat provocative? Caron’s eyes sparkled.
This is like a fucking [interpreting] skill!
‘And my dream was to become a vassal of a small estate like the Leicester family. It would be too much of a burden for me to become a vassal of Mr. Caron, who is active on the continent.’
-How on earth can a sentence like this be translated like that!
It was a statement that would leave me speechless even if Caron turned my neck 720 degrees.
If you turn yourself 360 degrees, wouldn’t you be forgiven?
Oh, but it’s still the same to die?
It was a time when I was seriously contemplating whether I could live at around 180 degrees.
“What a pity. I thought it would be the perfect job for a sinister guy like you.”
To speak in a mean way to a person’s face? What does that mean?
[Interpreter] The skill must have malfunctioned again. Or… …Caron is trash.
Oh, it’s originally trash?
[Caron’s favorability toward you has decreased by 2 levels.]
It’s a penalty for rejection. The favorability rating went down by two levels, but it’s not really a problem.
Because it’s just that the evil Caron has changed into a slightly more evil Caron.
‘The problem is the penalty called ???… … .’
That won’t be ‘death’, because Charon needs me.
It was clear that he liked it so much that he encouraged it to become a rat itself.
And that was also the reason why I boldly gave up my previous job. Because I calculated that Caron wouldn’t kill me.
“Phew… … .”
Caron put his hand on his forehead. He seemed to have a headache. It was a natural result of his failure to recruit the pretty boy.
When I put my hand under the bed, I caught something thick and long.
The identity of the something so massive that it casts a shadow on the floor is as you might expect… … .
It was a bottle of alcohol.
“Hehe, would you like a drink?”
“You cheeky brat. There’s nothing you can’t do in front of your teacher.”
“Well, what do you think? We’re both adults.”
In reality, it’s the same for me, but in this world, the standard for adulthood is fifteen years old.
Slurp-.
A very low alcohol content drink that we sometimes drink to cheer ourselves up. We poured it into each other’s glasses.
I spoke to Caron, who was checking to see if he was poisoned.
“By the way, is the rat okay? It was a big battle, so I think there would have been casualties.”
Then Charon looked at me blankly.
Why are they suddenly acting like that? Are there more dead people than I thought?
“… … You don’t need to know. You don’t need to be sad.”
“Is that so? I think it’s okay to mourn to some extent.”
“… … Is that so.”
He said, raising his glass.
One glass for a safe world, another glass for a safe world.
“For the nameless rats who gave their lives for him.”
Boom-.
The glasses clinked, a refreshing sound echoing throughout the room.
Caron left as soon as he finished his glass.
I realized this while I was left alone and emptying the bottle of alcohol.
“By the way… …what happened to the compensation?”
A reward for providing information on the Four Heavenly Kings.
It was a night of rip-offs.
* * *
“bouncer.”
Caron muttered to himself.
To reject outright the offer he had made after careful consideration.
‘He’s a very cheeky guy.’
The thing is, I like it even more because of that.
-And my dream was to be the Leicester family’s rat, not yours, Mr. Caron.
-Rani. Her cheekiness is absolutely heavenly.
At the same time, it was said that the loyalty to the Leicester family pierced the heavens.
‘Loyalty that doesn’t waver even when told that they’ll be given a big reward… … It’s an attitude you don’t see in kids these days.’
Even the Leicester family is a fallen family. And yet they show loyalty.
If a child like that is loyal to the rat, how much stronger it would be if that loyalty were extended to himself and the emperor.
And that’s not all.
‘They even commemorate the death of a rat that no one else even notices.’
Making Zero a rat. This isn’t just a simple talent acquisition.
It’s a fierce ‘competition’ between men.
‘It’s going to be a very interesting match.’
Zero, wait for me. I’ll wait for you.
I’ll definitely turn you into a rat.
It was Caron who had his competitive spirit welling up for the first time in decades.
* * *
[Caron’s affection for you has increased by 5 levels.]
… … System, what the hell are you talking about?
The first thing that greeted me when I opened my eyes was the blue system window.
Not only did Caron’s favorability rating go up two levels, it went up five levels.
Could it be that my eyes were weird? But it was the same even when I rubbed my eyes.
There was no change to the phrase that favorability ratings had increased by five levels.
‘What the heck. Was Caron also a pervert who liked being looked down on?’
Oh my, I will correct it to ‘Caron is’ and not ‘Caron is’.
Because I’m not a pervert who likes to be looked down on.
‘The ??? written on the rejection penalty. So this is its true identity.’
Increased favorability by 5 levels.
It was closer to a reward than a penalty, but it wasn’t strange to express it that way.
The killer tank Charon has a crush on me.
What could be more terrifying than that!
So, it would be safe to say that this was a penalty.
‘It’s a shame I didn’t get paid for providing the information… … .’
This is a problem that can be easily solved by adding it up next time.
So for now, let’s focus on reality.
I looked at my watch and saw that class time was approaching. I thought I would have to skip breakfast.
I headed to the classroom with the swallow’s nest pressed against my head.
Luna and Regé had already arrived.
“What did you do without eating breakfast? We both ate.”
“Haha, yesterday was a rough day.”
“Do it in moderation. If you do, your bones will wear out.”
“… … ?”
I met Charon, so why should I worry about my bones rotting away?
In some ways, it was a statement that could have given rise to some pretty horrifying imaginations.
‘Well, that’s not what’s important right now.’
The plan to use Charon to eat the sixth quest raw. That grand plan ended in failure.
‘I thought that if I used Charon, I could easily prevent Adonis from becoming hostile towards me… … .’
It was a problem for me that I couldn’t prove the hypothesis that Adonis=Douglas, but I had a stronger feeling that something was intentionally blocked.
As if the problem with Adonis should be solved between the two of them.
‘Ugh… I guess I’ll just have to stay quiet for now and dispel Adonis’ suspicions.’
I had to act like a quiet, well-behaved, normal student who looked normal to everyone.
‘No, I was originally just an ordinary student, wasn’t I?’
Still, I need to be a little quieter. I need to be as stooped as possible.
“That, that devil bastard again… … .”
“Does that mean I have to take classes with the devil?”
“I’m already dirty. Sob sob… … .”
Smurfs …
Well, today too, the classroom is filled with contempt as usual.
But that’s okay. I’m used to contempt. Just glaring at me won’t do me any harm…
“Eek! Eek! Squeak!”
Reje, who was next to me, started making strange noises and twisting his body this way and that.
It also seemed like I was being hit by an invisible fist.
‘What is it, a zombie?’
Could the pufferfish rabbit have evolved into a zombie rabbit?
“What? What did you do to my friend again?”
“Hehe, Miss Luna. I think we should run away. Usually, something terrible happens behind scenes like this.”
“Your face is more hideous?”
Well, are all zombies these days pretty boys? It seems like the hurdles for zombies are high these days.
“Squeak!”
It was then that Regé, who had just finished speaking, fell flat on his face on the desk.
“Well, I guess I passed out.”
“I know, right?”
It wasn’t hard to figure out why Reze had fallen.
Adonis, sitting behind us, was giving us a sinister look.
He can make people faint with just a look. Is Regé weak, or is Adonis strong?
Maybe it was both.
“How dare that kid… … harass my friend?”
Hurrah!
Luna’s eyes burned with anger.
Well, that’s not good. If things continue like this, my ordinary academy life will fall apart.
“Haha, Miss Luna. Calm down. Your opponent is a child.”
“A child?”
“Yes, look at her appearance. Anyone who looks at her doesn’t think she’s fifteen.”
Adonis not only had a youthful appearance, but his height and build were also incredibly small for a fifteen-year-old.
A handsome boy with impressive golden hair. That was Adonis’ overall impression.
“I guess he was promoted early due to special circumstances. Looking at Miss Reje… …isn’t it because he likes her?”
“Hmm… … Our Reje is cute. He’s so picky for such a young kid.”
“Haha, that’s right. So please forgive me, Miss Luna. Be an adult.”
“Hmm! That’s right. I’m a great adult.”
He succeeded in stopping Luna from rushing at Adonis.
Phew-.
It was a time when I was taking a breather, slightly opening the collar of my shirt.
Luna jumped up from her seat.
Then she started walking slowly. The place where Luna stopped was… … .
It was in front of Adonis.
“… … What is it?”
“Oh my, what a cute little guy.”
As Luna said that, she began to caress Adonis’s head.
Adonis’ golden hair was tousled.
“I’ll let this older sister go because she’s kind. Don’t glare at me like that next time. My friend has a weak heart.”
“… … ?”
“Go. Be careful next time.”
Luna, who had said that, walked back towards me.
Luna’s face was filled with the emotion, ‘Huh, this is an adult. Maybe I’m a little cool?’
Adonis, who had been blankly staring at Luna’s back, turned his gaze to me.
With a somewhat ferocious look in his eyes, he said, ‘Oh, I see. So that’s what you ordered?’
Well, it’s just a normal academy life.
perhaps.
I may have been eating gluten for a long time.