I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 39
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Episode 39
Episode 39 Honor (4)
Dwenor’s bombshell remark came out of nowhere.
There was a short silence in the office.
Rodelin tilted her head to see if she had heard correctly.
Arwin immediately protested.
“Let’s officially acknowledge that someone has died at the Academy! The Academy’s honor will fall to the ground! “The president’s honor goes without saying!”
Normally, I would have immediately avoided eye contact and run away.
But today’s Dwener was different.
“Arwin, I think a little differently. To write a disgrace… … No, taking risks, isn’t that true honor?”
“… … !!”
I can’t believe such an inscription came from the mouth of a Dwenor.
Moreover, what about the profound meaning contained therein?
‘Well, is that the Parachute Dwenor?’
Irwin couldn’t believe it, but he quickly nodded and agreed.
‘I guess my father or grandfather gave me advice. If so, I should follow suit. This means that the calculations above have been completed.’
Something that enhances Lucid’s honor.
There must be a good reason for pushing this.
– Arwin decided.
“… … I can’t help it. “We will proceed like that.”
In this way, Arwin came to a conclusion after much thought, but in Dwenor’s eyes, it seemed like he recognized his abilities.
“No, we need to set up a stone statue as well. The location is the Tomb of the Holy Sword… … The title of the work is ‘The Spirit of Two Heroes’. Miss Rodelin, how are you?”
“ah… … Oh, even the stone statue? Joe, that sounds good.”
“Well, Miss Rodelin said she had met the bereaved family. Please convey it to me with sincerity. “Not only will I provide compensation and a graveyard, but I will also erect stone statues of the two heroes.”
“Well, of course. “I will make sure to clearly convey the President’s sincerity!”
Rodelin answered loudly, and Dwenor smiled in satisfaction.
But Rodelin was thinking about something else.
-Using dishonor… … No, taking risks, isn’t that true honor?
‘It’s similar to what I heard from Zero… … ‘It must be a coincidence, right?’
Could it be that there was an inscription like that originally, and that Zero and Dwenor quoted it?
It will happen. It’s not like Zero is manipulating Director Dwenor.
It was Rodelin who thought she needed to read a book after a long time.
* * *
“It is a keepsake of Mr. Luther.”
A small box held out by Rodelin.
It contained Luther’s tattered clothes, a parrot feather, a plaque, a certificate of appreciation, and a broken sword hilt.
The clown carefully adjusted his clothes.
Sadness, anger, regret, love and hate, joy and sorrow.
What are the emotions on his face?
Unlike usual, he is dressed in simple clothes and is not wearing the typical clown makeup.
For Rodelin, who is quick-witted, inferring someone else’s feelings is easier than eating.
But Rodelin couldn’t guess his feelings.
Although it was partly because the clown was making an indecipherable expression… … .
‘How dare I… … .’
Who can understand and comfort the sorrow of parents who have lost their children?
But one thing was clear.
That a single word could never express what he was feeling right now.
“I put a preservation spell on the parrot’s feathers. “As long as it doesn’t get seriously injured, it will be fine for a hundred years.”
“okay.”
“There are also plaques and certificates of appreciation… … .”
Rodelin trailed off.
What is the meaning of an award that is received only after death?
However, we are doing our best to honor Lutus as a hero.
This was an obvious fact and Rodelin’s sincerity.
“… … .”
The clown said nothing.
Am I feeling a little better, or am I getting ready to criticize?
I can not know. But even in these situations, things have to be done.
Because that is the mission and role given to you.
“The remains will be buried in the Imperial National Cemetery. A tombstone and stone statue will be erected at the academy.”
“This is hero-level treatment. thank you.”
The clown bowed his head. Rodelin followed him and lowered her head.
This completes the official guidance process.
Rodelin, who didn’t know what to do, opened her mouth.
“I apologize again. All I can say is that I’m sorry that I didn’t know for 20 years… … .”
“it’s okay. “It’s not Miss Rodelin’s fault.”
“You may not know, but at that time, my eldest sister… … .”
“I know that too. “I know it’s not his fault.”
“yes?”
“What could the same students have done together? Nevertheless, the reason why Lucid is so considerate is… … “Maybe it means there’s something I don’t know about.”
Rodelin couldn’t say anything.
It’s like receiving consideration from the bereaved family.
The vice president of the student council and the soldier are both disqualified.
“by the way… … “I felt it from the first time I saw her, but Miss Rodelin rarely smiles.”
“… … “Isn’t this the time to laugh?”
“Hehe, is that so? Please smile though. Even for me.”
haha.
Rodelin had an awkward smile on her lips.
The clown who saw that smiled brightly.
“After all, a child must smile to be pretty.”
“I am not a child… … .”
“In my eyes, you are a child. You probably have a lot of burden on your shoulders. A child has to be a child… … .”
Rodelin had no choice but to hesitate.
A descendant of a prestigious family. And a military family.
Since I had to grow up quickly from a young age, I wasn’t used to being treated like a child.
“Miss Rodelin, is there anything you want to do?”
“yes?”
“I mean, do you have a dream?”
A dream?
Has something like that happened to you? I do not know.
Because he only wants the well-being and peace of the empire.
The clown shook his head as if he realized something.
“As expected, it was like that. I hope you find your dream quickly. “Then it will be ruined without you even realizing it.”
“ah… … .”
“Thank you. “If we’re meant to be, we’ll see each other again someday.”
After speaking, the clown put on his fedora.
Rodelin urgently spoke to him as he packed the box of keepsakes.
“If there is anything you wish for, please let me know. “There was an order from the family to provide as much support as possible.”
“I wish… … . I wish Miss Rodelin had her dream, but it might be difficult right now. therefore… … .”
The clown put down the box and raised the index fingers of both fingers.
Then he slightly pushed up the corners of his mouth from both sides.
An artificially created smile. The clown opened his mouth like that.
“I will repay you with Miss Rodelin’s smile.”
“… … yes?”
“Smile. “Luthers will definitely want that too.”
haha.
Rodelin smiled awkwardly again.
The clown who saw that was ready to go out again.
“That is enough. “Thank you for protecting my son’s honor.”
“ah… … .”
“There is no need to follow along. Because I have already received enough compensation. Take care, Miss Rodelin.”
Dalkak-.
The door the clown left out closed quietly.
Rodelin, who was about to follow, soon changed her mind.
‘Maybe I need some alone time.’
Everyone has different ways of dealing with grief.
Suddenly, a mirror hanging next to the door caught Rodelin’s vision.
A fairly large mirror.
Rodelin stood in front of him without realizing it.
‘Dreams and laughter… … .’
These are words that do not suit me at all.
Even when I looked at myself in the mirror, I had a strange impression.
‘There is no expression.’
Expressionless.
Rodelin grew up in an aristocratic family, so managing her facial expressions became part of her daily life.
‘Was I this expressionless?’
Rodelin, who was scratching her head, raised the index fingers of both hands.
The index fingers placed on both sides of the mouth were slightly raised upward.
“haha.”
It’s a strange smile. A smile so awkward that I can’t bear to open my eyes and look at it.
Come to think of it, how long has it been since you last saw your own smiling face?
No, when was the last time you laughed properly?
“… … .”
I don’t remember.
But I’m glad I know it now.
Let’s practice smiling starting today. You need to practice a natural smile.
‘Because I will be able to welcome the family’s guests.’
The clown said that if you were a child, you should laugh like a child, but he is an adult.
There should be nothing that can harm the family’s honor.
Because that is your duty and role.
“First, I need to find a natural smile.”
He moved his index fingers around both sides of his mouth.
Well, it’s all awkward and strange smiles.
“Kihihi.”
It was time to laugh out loud like a clown.
The door burst open and someone who was trying to come in stopped.
It was zero.
“… … .”
“… … .”
“… … “Excuse me.”
Dalkak-.
The door carefully closes again.
Rodelin looked at the mirror again.
There he was, smiling comically with his finger to his mouth.
Hot-.
My face felt hot, and soon it turned red.
Rodelin’s face in the mirror turned bright red like blush.
“… … “You don’t knock.”
Poor manners.
Rodelin was determined to give penalty points tomorrow.
* * *
‘Why is he doing that?’
I left the president’s office as if running away.
I came to see the clown, but the person who welcomed me was Rodelin, who was smiling strangely.
I was truly embarrassed because I had never seen anything like that in a game.
‘Based on the deceased’s experience, there is a high probability that the clown will give the hidden reward… … .’
Yes. I was now wandering around looking for a clown.
Whether it’s a hidden story or a reward, you’ll have to meet him to find out.
‘No way, Rodelin’s bizarre smile. ‘That’s not a hidden piece reward, is it?’
The vice-student president’s secret hobby(?).
I feel like I saw something I shouldn’t have seen.
It was a time when my body was shaking.
“Oh, Zero-kun. “I was already looking for you.”
I turned my head towards where I heard the clown’s voice.
Today his face was clean and without any makeup.
He was also dressed in a neat suit.
“Hehe, did you enjoy your work?”
“That’s right. Luthus will really like being treated like a hero.”
The clown didn’t look sad. Rather, did he seem relieved?
It could be because he knew that Luthus had happy days with his friend, or it could be because he was making his dream come true.
“More than that, you were looking for me?”
“Ah, that’s right. “Will you accept this?”
The clown took something out of the box he was holding.
It was the hilt of a sword. Exactly.
[Holy sword hilt that lost its power: A]
offense power – ???
The 9th Holy Sword made by the Holy Kingdom. It lost its owner and lost its power.
Caution – The damage is serious. Be careful when using it.
‘A holy sword?’
Holy sword.
It is a sword made in the Holy Kingdom to punish evil beings.
After the Holy Sword disappeared along with the Luthors 20 years ago, the Holy Kingdom took five years to successfully create the tenth Holy Sword.
It may seem easy to say, but the costs incurred over the past five years are astronomical, and the financial condition of the Holy Kingdom is still not good.
‘The 10th Holy Sword is currently in the Holy Kingdom.’
So what I’m holding in my hand right now is the 9th holy sword chosen by Luthus, and a holy sword made a hundred years ago.
Well, only the handle remains due to the battle with the devil’s side.
‘But it won’t be any bad.’
It is unknown where it will be used, but since it is given as an item, there will definitely be a use for it.
There will be no harm in having it. The hilt of the holy sword was inserted into subspace.
“Do you mind if I have it?”
“What if I ask you that after I’ve already taken care of it?”
“Hehe, did I do that?”
“Kihihi. As expected, I like you. “There are a lot of child-like aspects to it.”
The clown’s tone of voice changed. In the same tone as when we first met in the square.
I could tell. That he is trying to leave this place.
“Are you leaving?”
“I have to leave. “Because I know that my son was happy and that he will continue to be happy.”
“What are you going to be doing?”
“What are you going to do? Of course… … .”
The clown’s hands moved like a gentle breeze.
His face was instantly filled with a clown’s unique makeup.
“Kihihi. “We need to make good memories for our children.”
“Hehe, I wish you good luck on the road ahead.”
The clown put a parrot feather on his fedora.
He muttered as he passed me.
“Thank you, for protecting my son’s honor.”
Because he was turned around, I couldn’t see his expression.
I couldn’t even feel any emotions.
At that moment, a sound came out of the clown’s mouth.
“Kihihi.”
I can tell how he feels.
It was a very pleasant, kind of laugh.