I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 226
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Episode 226
Episode 226. The Third Force (12)
Cholap-!
Victoria wiped the blood away and spread out her fan.
He had noble eyes shining above the debt, but when I saw him, he was just a kid in his fifteenth year.
Of course, Victoria’s forces could not be treated like children.
“What’s going on? Surely you’re not trying to do something as vulgar as counting people.”
“Haha! You’re taking a picture of it. How could that be? We just came here to talk. We have things to discuss.”
“… … What about advice?”
A question appeared on Victoria’s face.
It was a face that I didn’t recognize at all. Right now, it was me.
That he was caught up in Teron’s politics.
“I wonder how long we’ll keep going like this. But, since this is a place for exchanges between the Empire and the Holy Land, wouldn’t it be difficult if things continued like this?”
“I agree. But isn’t that the problem that arose because you rejected us? We were just preaching the teachings of the goddess.”
“Just as there are doctrines in a holy country, there are also laws and regulations in an empire. How could there be no noise when they do not acknowledge them and say that only they are right?”
“… … Well, that could be the case. I don’t want to stand up to my classmates. It’s such an awkward situation.”
“That’s exactly what I’m saying. So… … how about having a meeting?”
Victoria’s eyebrows, which had been covering her face with a fan, rose slightly.
“An exchange meeting?”
“It’s a competition of skills and trust.”
The words were elegant, but the meaning behind them was simple.
The idea is to determine superiority through a fight under the guise of an exchange meeting.
Victoria’s eyes narrowed as she realized what he meant.
“Huh~ Are you at a level where you can entrust your back to me? So that’s what we’re going to find out?”
“Yes. It is a noble act that cannot be compared to a vulgar act like fighting.”
“Oh~ Hohoho! I see. An exchange meeting… … It’s the perfect level of sophistication for me.”
Chomp!
Victoria folded her fan and pointed it at us.
“I’ll accept that offer. You’d better prepare yourself mentally. You’ll have to accept the outcome.”
“That’s what you should say. Don’t talk nonsense after losing.”
“Okay. Let’s draw up a contract.”
A contract was written that was filled with phrases intended to show off nobility.
The contents of the contract were summarized as follows:
First, the losing side in the exchange meeting will be the first to retreat whenever a fight is about to break out.
Second, the exchange meeting will be held as a 1:1 match and will be conducted in a best-of-five format.
Third, this contract is effective until the midterm exam scores come out.
‘I put that provision in because I thought that after the midterms, the group with the best grades would take the lead… … .’
The problem is that you assert that it is your own power.
Even after the midterms, the academy life continues with the three forces fighting each other in a chaotic manner. And.
‘In the process, Teron turns black, makes a contract with the devil, and becomes the boss of the second episode.’
The main characters kill Teron, who made a contract with the devil during the final exam.
The second episode ends with the downfall of Theronpa.
Of course, that’s something that’s in the distant future, so there’s no need to worry about that.
The most important thing now is… … .
‘I’m talking about getting out of this mess!’
Not only was he surrounded by the Theronites and Eurydians, he ended up becoming one of their gangs.
‘Let me out! Why should I, who doesn’t even belong to any faction, attend the exchange meeting?’
Actually, attending the exchange meeting is not a problem.
Best of 5 matches. It’s a tournament where only five people can fight. There was no way I could be one of those five in the story.
but.
Kugugugugu-!
The problem was that Adonis kept staring at me.
The sixth quest, Adonis’s Doubt, and the forced exchange meeting.
I have a strong feeling that something is going to go wrong at the exchange meeting!
‘Save me!’
But despite my screams, the story continued on its way.
“So, when is the exchange meeting?”
“Do I really need to waste time? Open it right now.”
“… … Right now?”
“Why? Are you not confident? Well, then there’s nothing I can do… … I think it’ll be a huge disappointment. The talented people of the Holy Nation are running away… … .”
Teron’s relentless provocation.
Victoria glanced at Adonis.
As Adonis nodded slightly, Victoria declared immediately.
“No way. Let’s do it. Right now.”
“We have a great place. It’s the perfect party venue for a networking event.”
“Huh~ I see. I’m looking forward to it. A party venue that can accommodate this many people.”
“It would be better to take your time and move separately, as something troublesome might happen. I’ll assign a guide.”
As Teron nodded, a student stood in front of Victoriapa.
So the Victorian faction left.
As soon as they left, Teron looked at us.
“Alex, Raymond. You are part of the Empire, so of course you will join, right?”
“Are you saying you’re including me? We’re not even friends!”
“We’re in the same class. It’s only natural that we be together.”
“Well, then I’ll go with you! I don’t want to play with Teron!”
“… … .”
Well, it’s Negreimon after all. He never stops insulting people.
Was he having a headache? Teron looked at Alex, placing his hand on his forehead.
“Alex, what about you?”
“Well… … I guess it won’t matter since it’s a social gathering and not a fight. There’s one person I’m personally concerned about though.”
I’m talking about Adonis. Alex is the main character of this game.
The setting is that they feel something from each other.
Of course, it was a setting that had nothing to do with me.
“Haha, thank you for your hard work. I hope the exchange meeting ends successfully.”
“It sounds like you’re going somewhere… … Am I imagining something?”
“It’s not a mistake, it’s true. Isn’t there no reason for us to be together?”
Eurydia and Theron. I belong to neither.
There was absolutely no reason to attend the meeting.
It was when I was trying to run away while holding Luna and Reze’s hands.
At that moment, someone grabbed both of my shoulders. It was Teron and Yuridia.
“Zero, you wouldn’t fall for something that’s on par with Dyke, would you?”
“Zero-kun! This is a duel of honor!”
You fucking US bastards! It was supposed to be a social gathering! Why did it suddenly turn into a duel of honor!
Well, it was a natural thing. The word ‘exchange meeting’ is just a fancy word.
It was just an excuse for a duel.
“Haha, you’re on par with Mr. Dyke… … That’s too much praise. And do you really need me? Aren’t there so many talented people?”
“I know that too. But I would like you to join me just in case something happens.”
“I really want to do that too, but I’m busy… … .”
“Zero really wants to come with us. Let him be comfortable. He won’t even have to walk.”
“… … ?”
How on earth does that sound like that?
I didn’t have time to say anything. The Teronites’ children grabbed my arms and legs and lifted me into the sky.
I asked Luna for help, but she was in the same situation as me.
“Let’s take care of Miss Luna and Miss Reje.”
The children of the Eurydia faction lifted Luna and Regée as if they were serving a king.
So we headed to the party venue where the exchange meeting was being held.
Of course, for me.
It was no different from an execution ground.
* * *
“It’s been a while. Does it feel new?”
Luna closed her eyes and lost herself in memories.
The party leader that Teron spoke of was none other than the training leader.
This is where Luna and Dyke fought, and where I, who arrived late, confronted Dyke head-on.
It was also the place where Rodelin sweated profusely while repairing the roof that had blown away due to my [Ilseom].
“Haha, and here I picked up Miss Reje.”
“Don’t talk like you picked your friend up off the ground!”
But it’s true.
Godner, who was beating up Regé in order to lure Luna.
Luna and I saved that Legion, and Legion started stalking us.
After going through various things, he decided to join us.
Anyway, as Luna said, it was a training ground filled with many memories.
And in that place, new memories were created.
I remember my tombstone being erected.
“What do you think, do you like it?”
“What a great party venue. I especially like the huge one so everyone can see it. I appreciate it.”
“Thank you for the compliment. Then, let’s start the banquet. Five minutes of preparation time will be enough, right?”
“The garage is overflowing. I look forward to our next conversation.”
“It’s the same here. I wonder how much that noble speech will be ruined.”
“I’ll give you back what you said. That’s all for now.”
Victoria and the children belonging to her faction went to the other side.
“You cheeky bastards. Let me show you the power of the goddess.”
“Huh! I hope you don’t fall over in surprise.”
The fight was fierce even before it started.
Of course, I wasn’t the one to get involved in this fight. I’m a peace-loving person.
‘Zero = Peace’. Everyone can only nod their head in agreement with this formula.
“Is there a fight? I should join in.”
… … Of course, there were also cases to the contrary.
The formula ‘Luna=Fight’.
“Hehe, Miss Luna. Let’s step back. This isn’t playing around, this is a real fight.”
“So you want to participate? Is there a problem?”
Isn’t the problem that you don’t know that in the first place?
I was lost in thought, holding onto Luna’s collar as if she was about to run away at any moment.
I suddenly got involved in an exchange meeting. At first, I thought the problem was serious.
‘But… … it might not matter as expected.’
As stated in the contract, the exchange is a best-of-five match, 1:1 match.
This means that only five people, including Theronpa, Eurydiapa, Alex, and Raymon, can participate.
‘Two of those seats are occupied by Dyke and Alex. The remaining three seats can be filled by users as well… … .’
I don’t mind taking those three seats.
This is because the Adonis in question only appears in the fifth and final match.
‘Besides, the final showdown is definitely going to be fought by the main character, Alex.’
This was an absolute game setting that could not be changed no matter what was done.
Because I had to create a connection with Victoria through the meeting between the main characters, Alex and Adonis.
‘That means there is no chance of me fighting Adonis.’
As soon as my thoughts reached this point, my mind became at ease.
Hidden Piece is forcibly dragged into the banquet hall.
Could this be a hidden piece that was triggered to give a hint for the difficult sixth quest?
‘Then what I have to do is… … .’
It’s a matter of finding hints by observing the surrounding situation and flow.
It’s not difficult. It’s just a part of the story that changes from what I know. I just have to find it.
“The first one is… … .”
“Well, I think… … .”
Teron and Yuridia were having a conversation.
It was a meeting to select the first person to compete.
Sasa sasa-!
I crawled on all fours and headed towards them.
If you know who to send out, you can respond accordingly.
Crack!
Suddenly my head snapped up. It was because Yuridia had slapped my cheek.
“Oh my! I’m sorry! I thought it was a cockroach… … .”
“Haha, I guess you must have mistaken me for crawling on all fours. That could happen.”
“No. Zero-kun was like a cockroach even before. I was aware of it before and was able to tolerate it, but… … I was so surprised right now that I made a mistake. I’m sorry.”
“… … ?”
Are you kidding me? Mistaking a person for a cockroach? That’s impossible.
“Eurydia, don’t let the cockroach distract you. Don’t you know how important this moment is?”
“… …Teron Army?”
“Eww! This is surprising! Since when have you been here? Don’t you at least make some noise?”
“… … .”
I’ve decided.
From today, I’m a Victorian.