I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 229
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Episode 229
Episode 229. The Third Force (15)
Although Reje muttered ominous words, I had already declared my intention to go.
It was impossible to soften.
‘The in-game presentation is probably correct. Reje is not some kind of prophet… … .’
It was when I tried to shake off my anxiety and picked up my sword.
Twinkle twinkle-.
The girls’ eyes sparkled, as if they were expecting something.
“… … ?”
These kids are usually busy glaring at me. But why are they giving me such bright stares?
‘Is it because it’s the final match?’
It was when I stepped onto the stairs leading to the training ground, tilting my head.
“Just a moment!”
Yuridia shouted loudly. Then she came closer to me and whispered, covering her mouth with one hand.
“You should say something to Miss Luna.”
“yes?”
“Before going into a fight, it’s common sense to whisper sweet nothings to your lover, right? Oh my, this is why Zero-kun can’t live without me.”
Only then did I realize.
Girls with sparkling eyes.
I was hoping that I would say something romantic to Luna and then go up.
Like a prince climbing a tower to save a princess, like a prince in a novel who vows to give a great victory to the princess.
but.
‘Do you think I would do that?’
The prince’s neck just fell off!
No, and I’m not Luna’s prince to begin with.
We’re just friends… no, we’re like a master and a beast.
Whispering love words to a wild beast? That was ridiculous.
“Haha, I’ll decline. Right now, I need to focus.”
“You made a promise with me, didn’t you?”
“… … A promise?”
“Demon Slave. Don’t you remember?”
It was only then that a memory came to mind.
During the fight with the 4th-tier demon Vines, I used [Imitation of God] and the vision magic of the Yuridia family, [Demon Slave].
‘It turns out that the investigation team concluded that it was used by Yuridia… … .’
Yuridia, who was next to me, clearly witnessed me using [Demon Slave].
After the investigation team left, Yuridia made a rather strange condition to me.
I will keep quiet about the fact that I used [Daemon Slave] and will not ask how I was able to use it.
Instead.
“You promised to treat Miss Luna well.”
To be exact, I will say something sweet to Luna or show her some physical affection once a day.
That was the condition set by Yuridia, the self-proclaimed ‘love doctor’.
“You know you haven’t been keeping that promise lately, right?”
“… … I did it in a place where you couldn’t see it.”
“Lies! I know you’ve been having a hard time lately, Luna! The smile has disappeared from our cute Luna’s face!”
That’s because Adonis is harassing Regé.
“What are you going to do if Luna Yang’s heart leaves you like this! I told you to do well while you still have the chance!”
Yeah, I wish that feeling would go away. Stalkers are scarier than you think.
But I couldn’t help but sigh.
Because it was obvious that if I didn’t follow Yuridia’s words now, something troublesome would happen.
‘It’s ridiculous that I can use magic, but it’s also ridiculous that I can use the vision magic of the Yuridia family.’
Unlike ‘Ilseom’ and ‘Sky Splitting’, which are techniques that utilize the body, ‘Demon Slave’ is magic.
It is a magic that requires perfect casting, magic phrases, and mana movement routes to be activated.
‘It is also a magic that is being hidden by the Counts of Rownter, the family of Yuridia.’
But I used it so carelessly. What if this fact reached the ears of Count Rounter?
It was obvious that something more troublesome than annoying would happen.
Honestly, it was a miracle that Yuridia kept quiet about this fact.
‘I had no choice from the beginning.’
There’s nothing I can do. I have no choice but to follow Yuridia’s words.
“Haha, I understand. What do you want me to do?”
“Hohoho! Now you’re making sense. It’s simple. Just say, ‘I’ll win for you and come back.’”
Ugh, that phrase gives me goosebumps all over my body.
Luna might scratch her whole body if she heard this.
But there’s nothing I can do. I had no choice.
He said this while looking at Luna, who was sitting in the second floor seats.
“Miss Luna.”
“huh?”
“I will come back winning.”
A moment of silence fell on the noisy training ground.
Luna, who was glaring at Adonis, smiled and said.
“I’m saying the obvious. Just try to lose and you’ll die.”
-Gyaaaah!
-It’s a declaration of victory!
-Luna! Luna!
The girls started going wild.
Well, didn’t those kids hear the words, ‘You know how to die’?
“Yes. How nice it looks. Let’s keep going like this.”
Yuridia headed to the second floor, with a big smile on her face.
Only then was I able to climb up onto the training ground.
Two people were already up there.
One was Adonis, the other was Alex.
“Are you here?”
“Hehe, sorry I’m late. I feel like I took your chance away.”
“No. I was already anxious when I was alone. I’m glad that it’s you, Zero, who’s fighting with me.”
Alex’s face was full of smiles. He was so happy, he was so happy.
Of course, the opposite was true.
“You’re here. Are you ready?”
“Ready?”
“Prepare to die.”
… … Are you kidding?
But Adonis’s momentum was unusual.
‘Isn’t it possible that it wasn’t directed according to the story?’
Haha, that can’t be. ‘Heroes of the Academy’ is a god game.
It was then that a phrase flashed through my mind.
The phrase “Academy Heroes” is both a god game and a bad game.
“It looks like everything is ready. Then, we will now begin the final exchange meeting… … .”
“Hehe, just a moment. I would like to request some time.”
After asking the referee for time, he fumbled with his chest.
Then something long popped out of my arms.
A cylindrical object that shines silver.
Yes, what I took out was a ‘trash can’.
“What? Why did you take that out?”
“It’s big and huge… … .”
“This is clearly the devil’s evil sorcery!”
“No, but where did that come from?”
In fact, since I accepted the sixth quest, I had prepared several countermeasures to avoid death.
And this is the first of those countermeasures.
‘Bigi, Summon Rodelin!’
– Sure. The trash can was prepared for that.
When you kick when you feel like you’re about to die, Vice President Rodelin appears.
I will stop this exchange immediately.
After taking out three more trash cans from [Subspace], I installed a total of four at 90-degree angles based on the center of the training ground.
It was a position where I could kick them with just a few steps, no matter where I was fighting.
“Hehe, sorry. I’m the type of person who can’t concentrate without a trash can… … .”
“A trash can… … At first glance, it looks like a summoning circle. Is this preparation for summoning a demon?”
Well, Rodelyn does have a bit of a devilish side.
Every time I packed up a trash can, it would appear like a ghost and search the area.
It was no exaggeration to call him the devil of the trash can.
‘It seems like this is acceptable. Well, is that normal? Adonis is strong after all.’
A skilled person who can dodge and attack things like trash cans without any trouble.
I had a feeling that it would have been the same even if it had been a real demon summoning spell.
Because that would be strong evidence that I am the ‘enemy’.
‘Well, it’s a good thing for me.’
I went straight to the next preparation. I opened the quest window.
The second strategy is to ‘pop up a quest abandonment window.’
‘When the moment comes that you feel like you’re going to die, give up unconditionally.’
And the third and final trick.
“Haha, I guess there’s nothing I can do. My friends trust me… … So I have no choice but to do my best, right?”
“Hoo, you’re saying you won’t run away?”
“Yes. I hate fighting so much that I can count the number of times I’ve swung a sword on one hand, but there’s nothing I can do. Oh, I feel like crying even now. Such a violent act! Please forgive my sins, Goddess!”
“… … .”
Pretending to be innocent. This was the third strategy I had prepared.
Was it because she was so sincere? Adonis tilted his head slightly.
Alex, who had been tilting his head in the same way, opened his mouth.
“But Zero, you don’t have any friends.”
… … Alex, what are you talking about?
Was it Negra Raymon next to me, not Alex?
It was a time when I was just blankly staring at him.
“Alex! Zero! Come on! My proud friends… … Woof, woof!”
“Who is your friend? That’s mine! Hey, kill him! Kill that kid right now!”
“Ah, a duel between a demon and… a monster… … and, destruction! The world will be destroyed ooooh… … !”
With some rather enthusiastic cheering.
That’s how the last exchange meeting began.
* * *
Chae-chaeng-! Chae-chaeng!
Five minutes had passed since the fight began. The once heated training ground was now covered in a heavy silence.
All that could be heard were the occasional sounds of clashing weapons and conversations analyzing the fight.
“… … The level is high.”
“Yeah, especially that little guy from Seongguk.”
“I knew you were strong, but… … I never thought you’d be able to deal with those two so skillfully.”
It was just as the kids said. Adonis was now not at all pushed back against the two of us.
‘If things were as they were, they should have subdued us long ago… … .’
Perhaps it was because there were so many eyes watching. Adonis was also controlling his strength.
visor!
“Huh!”
“Hehe, are you okay?”
“Yeah, it’s okay. Right now… … .”
Of course, it wasn’t something that Adonis could do just because he controlled his strength.
The power Adonis is currently using is around 5 stars.
Unless it was Dyke, it wasn’t something Alex and I could handle.
Shush-!
visor!
I knocked away Adonis’ spear that was aimed at Alex.
The reason why I can fight Adonis skillfully.
Using [Mimicry of God], [Reflexes], [Body Vision], and [Swordsmanship] skills are rated as A-class.
‘I didn’t know that a hellish duel with Lucia would help me at a time like this.’
Swords, spears, bows, axes, hammers, fists, etc.
It was Lucia who trained with various weapons. Her experience back then was of great help.
At the same time I could tell that Adonis was now.
‘They are looking at me.’
Is he just a guy with a strange first impression, or is he someone that children like Teron and Yuridia can rely on?
‘I wonder if he’s some suspicious guy who made a deal with the devil.’
I have to prove that I’m not a suspicious person.
The Hidden Piece that fought Adonis 2:1 was definitely made for that purpose.
The conditions that I think must be met in this hidden piece are as follows:
First, you have to lose.
Second, you must not do anything that would arouse Adonis’ suspicion.
Third, you must show that you are a skilled player. At least Dyke or higher.
It may look easy, but it’s not as easy as it sounds.
The third condition above all.
‘I can’t use Ilseom and Sky Split. There will be more eyes watching, but Adonis’s suspicions will only grow stronger.’
In this situation, it was impossible for anyone to show skills better than Dyke.
The only thing that can be used is [Zero Original, Slam Down with All Your Strength]?
‘Well, if we try our best, things will work out somehow. For now, let’s focus on getting rid of Adonis’ suspicions.’
Yes, I had no intention of completing the ‘sixth quest’ right now.
No, it was a situation that was impossible to clear from the beginning.
Meet and talk to Adonis 1:1 (0/1)
Prove you’re not the enemy (0/1)
Survive for 5 minutes (5:00)
None of the three conditions could be met.
‘I thought I could survive for five minutes, but… … .’
5:00.
Time didn’t pass at all. This means that time only passes in 1:1 situations.
So I decided to focus on reducing Adonis’ suspicions.
Focus on blocking attacks, protecting Alex, and occasionally giving a smile to your cheering friends.
Perhaps it was because of the various efforts he made while fighting, but Adonis’s momentum had weakened considerably compared to the beginning.
“… … I guess it’s time to slowly see the end.”
Kang!
Adonis, holding the spear by its base, swung it violently.
Long range and tremendous recoil.
“Huh!”
Alex flew away and Adonis ran towards me, swinging his spear.
The spear was held short. An act that killed the spear’s strengths.
What it meant was simple: he wanted to talk to me.
Kak!
My sword and Adonis’ spear crossed, and we naturally came face to face.
“Are you not planning on showing off your true abilities?”
“Hehe, as you can see… … I’m doing my best for my friends, right?”
“… … I can’t help it. I didn’t want to do this.”
Adonis’ golden eyes shone.
Well, something doesn’t feel right. Could it be that my doubts were being resolved?
“You’d better give it your all. If you don’t want to die.”
Bam!
Adonis pushed away the spear that was crossing him. At the same time.
Pitter-patter!
Lightning flashed from Adonis’ right hand. The moment I saw that spark, my hair stood on end.
‘What the heck… …!’
The moment I was about to press the abandon quest button, I realized one thing.
Adonis moves much faster than I move.
It’s so slippery!
It was only a matter of seconds before Adonis’ right hand reached out to my stomach.
‘This is how you die.’
This is such a fucking mess.
I will be the first user to die to Adonis.
Well, since I achieved my first achievement(?), it might not be a loss for me as a veteran, right?
Was it because I was facing death? My head was filled with all sorts of thoughts.
[Sword Defense Technique (F) is activated.]
Boom!
My left hand moved like lightning and struck Adonis’ right hand that was heading towards the ship.
“?”
“?”
Adonis’ mana, having lost his target, flew into the air and reached the ceiling of the training ground.
Tukwaang-!
“Oh, there’s a hole in the ceiling!”
“Everyone calm down! The hole is small! It’s not big enough to cause the roof to collapse!”
Thud- thud- thud.
That was exactly what he said. The ceiling didn’t collapse, only a fist-sized hole appeared.
It was evidence that little mana was used.
I exchanged glances with Adonis absentmindedly.
Calm down. Everything is okay.
I lived, Adonis didn’t kill anyone, and the arena didn’t collapse.
There were a few hiccups, but it was progressing well according to the story I knew.
however…….
Bam-.
Alex held his sword to Adonis’ heart and scratched his cheek as he spoke.
“Hmm… … We won?”
hey.
What if I win?