I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 45
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Episode 45
Episode 45 Ant Cave (5)
‘It’s probably around here.’
The hole was made by ants, but the huge cavity was created naturally.
No, was it made by the game art team?
Well, that’s not what’s important right now, so let’s just skip over it.
‘On the outside, it appears to be a circular structure, but there is clearly a top and bottom.’
And on the lower right side of the map, there is a secret passage leading to ‘there’.
The unique thing about this secret passage is that although it appears blocked on the outside, there is a path that can be moved once you enter.
Why, isn’t there something like that in old games?
It looks like a wall, but there is a path within it that can be moved.
‘To be precise, it is a limitation of the 2D map structure.’
“Heroes of the Academy” is a game from 18 years ago.
This means that it is a classic game among classic games.
Although it is a masterpiece, it does not escape the map structure unique to 2D SRPGs.
‘In other words, it is originally a well-opened road, but it is not visible from the outside.’
Of course, this is reality now, so that method would be impossible.
But it was definitely implemented in some way.
‘It might be an illusion spell or a breakable wall.’
Or maybe it’s both.
Stuttering. Rub, rub, rub.
It was a time when I was caressing the wall with care.
“What is he doing now?”
“The wall… … “Are you groping?”
“I heard that people have different tastes, but… … “Does that kind of taste exist?”
“Don’t look. “Perverted diseases spread.”
Gossip and gossip.
In an instant, I was reduced to a pervert who loved walls.
But that only lasted a moment.
The synergy of [ominous energy] at a glance.
The kids quickly took their eyes off me.
A being so ominous that I don’t even want to look at it.
Rather than wanting to ask what you are doing, you will probably want to avoid it much more.
I can’t understand it, but I’m trying to pretend not to see it because it’s my preference.
That can’t be possible.
There was no doubt that the game’s setting played a role.
… … It has to be that way. To protect human dignity.
‘Well, it’s a good thing for me.’
If it is discovered that you entered through a secret passage, various problems will arise.
So this is a good thing.
Being called a pervert who rubs the wall is nothing.
Juruk-.
After wiping away a trickle of sweat, I went back to concentrating.
Stuttering.
It was time to continue polishing the wall.
Mugwort-.
‘found.’
Heading to the ant spawning grounds.
Found a secret passage.
* * *
To my surprise, half of my hand was gone.
At first glance, it looked like the hand was digging into the wall.
It wasn’t cut off. Because the finger was moving on the other side.
‘Was it really illusion magic?’
It was originally open, but an illusion magic was applied to make it look like a solid stone wall.
It didn’t matter who did this.
After all, it is a one-time dungeon consumed in the game.
I pulled my hand away from the wall.
Because I couldn’t go in right now.
‘Waiting for the attack of ants.’
Luna is a problem, but the biggest problem is avoiding the eyes of the instructor and Charon.
But people like me will disappear out of the spotlight.
‘The ant attack will begin soon.’
Aren’t there contingencies? Of course it could be so.
Because the game “Academy Heroes” has a high degree of freedom.
But that won’t happen.
because.
‘We’ve done thousands of experiments in the game.’
A wall with an illusion spell.
If you are nearby when the ant attack begins, you will be given two options.
-Go to the space behind the wall.
-Fight with ants.
When you head to the space behind the wall, you can reach the hidden ‘ant spawning ground’.
This route is favored by most hunters because it is a hunting ground where heavy raids are possible.
Although I and other high-ranking people repeated it tens of thousands of times, the instructors, including Charon, never chased after me.
‘Not once.’
That’s why I was so sure.
It has been confirmed that if you move when a choice appears, you will 100% forget your existence.
It was time to calmly wait for the right moment.
Charon shouted loudly.
“What is this…?” … ! Everyone form a circular square!”
“yes?”
“It’s an attack! Stand back to back! “Half of the instructors should plug the hole, and the rest should protect the students!”
Before Charon could finish speaking, the instructors moved.
At the same time, ants came out of some holes.
Kiiiiig!
Kieeek!
“Aaaah!”
“Everyone run away!”
“Well, I have to confess!”
Instructors who are busy, children gathering together, children falling while running away, children in panic, etc.
Confusing. Much more than expected.
‘Now is the time.’
As soon as I pushed myself in, I was sucked straight into the wall.
Although I entered the wall, there is no problem with breathing.
The body also moved freely.
‘It’s an environment no different from the communal area next door.’
The problem is that there is not a single point of light, so you cannot see the surroundings at all.
It’s okay though. Because this is a straight road.
I slowly moved forward with my hands on the wall.
‘There won’t be much of a problem even if I’m not there.’
Charon is also Charon, but they are instructors at Annwood Academy.
They are talented people who can easily occupy the position of knight of a prestigious noble family.
Instructor Ron, who was in charge of our group, was also a talented person who could easily overpower Luna.
‘It’s an event with no deaths in the first place.’
Luna has no reason to worry either.
So what I need to do now is not to miss the opportunity to become stronger.
‘It is light.’
A point of light twinkling in the distance.
If I quickened my pace a little, I was able to quickly reach there.
I arrived at my intended destination, but I didn’t move quickly.
No, I couldn’t move.
As soon as I came out, a steep cliff welcomed me.
“Hehe, it’s just like the game.”
I wasn’t embarrassed at all.
Because it was the same as the scenery I saw in the game.
Huge cliffs facing each other.
On the opposite cliff, there was a path made by ants, and hundreds of ants were moving around busily.
A place full of queen ants, baby ants, eggs, and worker ants.
Yes. The cliff on the other side was a breeding ground for black ants.
‘But the queen ant and baby ants are deep inside the cliff.’
Even the dungeon managers probably didn’t know that a place like this existed.
You would never have imagined that there were two queen ants in one dungeon.
It would be hard for a while to write the statement and follow up, but it was none of my business.
The most important thing now.
‘Because it’s my level up.’
Actually, the secret passage I passed through is one of the hidden pieces.
A secret passage that can only be used by supporting characters and extra characters, not the main characters.
But one more condition was needed.
‘It must be a character capable of long-distance attacks.’
Yes. Storm level up.
The way to do a so-called explosion was to attack the cliff on the other side.
There is no need to aim in particular.
Since there are so many ants, no matter where they attack, they are guaranteed to hit.
It was such a hectic number.
Of course, even with the best preparations, including mana potions, leveling up by 3 to 4 was the limit.
We are now at the beginning of Episode 1.
This is because the number of skills is not enough, and the attack power is poor.
Even if you were lucky enough to obtain good skills through potential gambling, there were limitations due to lack of mana.
‘But I’m different.’
Because now I have [Imitation of God].
An open-air skill that can only be obtained after Episode 3.
I have that skill now.
“Hehe, I guess the other stagnant people are going crazy.”
I placed my hand on the newly issued sword scabbard.
It was a new sword given to me by Rodelin after conquering the devil’s side.
I received 1 penalty point, but it doesn’t matter.
I wish I had gotten it for free.
After putting my hand on the scabbard, I fell into a short thought.
The attack skills currently being imitated are [Turn over the Earth], [Split the Sky], and [Slash].
First of all, [Splitting the Sky] is excluded.
‘Because it is a technology that can only be used vertically.’
Due to [Imitation of God], all skills imitated are graded A.
Moreover, Lucid’s arcane swordsmanship is considered to be the best.
Can you cut from ceiling to floor with that kind of vision technology?
There was no way the community could collapse.
‘On the other hand, the angle of Ilseom is free.’
Actually, there was one more reason why I came here.
Understanding how powerful Class A skills are in reality.
In games, there were many times when the results of skill effects were not shown after they were deployed.
It may have been because it was difficult to implement, but it was probably more because it was a 2D game.
Because there are clear limitations to the graphics of 2D games.
‘A single flash has the effect of splitting the moon.’
This is why he told Luna that the Lester family’s swordsmanship could ‘split the moon.’
It is one of the most beautiful effects in “Academy Heroes.”
of course.
‘Except for the fact that the final boss uses this skill.’
How do I feel when I see my character collapsed after the moon splitting effect?
I couldn’t dare describe it in words.
Anyway, I had to check the power of the A-level skills.
That way, you will be able to distinguish between when to use it and when not to use it.
If it was weaker than I thought, I planned to use it comfortably at any time.
‘I guess I’ll have to use it horizontally on the top road.’
If you cut off the bottom, the cavity may collapse.
Well, it may not be that strong, but since safety is my top priority, it was better to be careful.
The number of ants that die may be lower than expected.
‘It’s not too late to use it a few more times after checking its power.’
[Imsom] of the Leicester family.
As soon as I announced the use of the skill, my body began to move on its own.
The left knee is slightly bent, and the scabbard is raised at a right angle accordingly.
Even the angle of the wrist when drawing the sword.
All of these movements moved naturally as if they were one movement.
At the same time, his right hand moved like lightning and pulled out his sword.
The first draw of the Leicester family.
One island.
and.
The communal light went out for a moment.
* * *
“Save me!”
The huge pincers attached to the ant’s mouth were aimed at a boy’s neck.
‘Am I going to die without even being able to confess even once?’
Although we’ve never exchanged words, I’m sure he would have accepted it if he had confessed.
I feel sorry for you.
Crackling-!
“uh?”
The boy couldn’t help but be surprised.
This is because the head of the black ant that was threatening him had already fallen to the ground.
And next to it.
“Ka, Teacher Charon?”
“Join us over there.”
“yes yes?”
The only thing I was told to join was words.
Charon started moving towards where the children were gathered, with him by his side.
In the meantime, Charon did not stop moving.
Dozens of ants ended their lives at the hands of Charon.
“Here, calm down and join the battle.”
“Yes, yes!”
Charon dropped the boy off at a safe place.
As I decapitated another ant, I looked at the situation.
There were still too many ants to count.
but.
‘There is less confusion.’
Anxiety, fear, and panic began at the same time as the ant attack.
The thing you need to be most careful of in battle is panic.
Because it makes rational judgment impossible and prevents me from using my skills.
But the panic was gone.
Not even 5 minutes had passed since the battle started.
Although the instructors were able to demonstrate their skills, what was more important was the children’s basic abilities.
I remembered what teachers in other subjects were talking about.