I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 47
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Episode 47
Episode 47 Ant Cave (7)
happy. But it was no time to rejoice.
Now, for what reason has the Hidden Piece been activated?
And what happens to the end of this hidden piece?
This was the problem.
‘The opponent is not good either. Of all those people… … .’
Charon, the imperial rat.
Among the deceased, no one liked him.
The same goes for the stiff tone and unfriendly personality.
This is because it often appears out of nowhere and breaks the player’s neck.
So some old people used to call Charon like this.
It’s called ‘Bad Ending Maker’.
In fact, Charon is a character with unique events.
While working outside the main story, when you encounter Charon, the same situation unfolds.
At this time, the user is given two options.
-Fight.
-Talk.
The problem is that if you choose to ‘fight’, 99% of them will be wiped out.
Even after entering the final chapter, defeating Charon was by no means easy.
In other words, the user has no choice but to choose ‘dialogue’ and engages in a fierce psychological battle with Charon.
and.
‘About 80% of people break their necks.’
This was the reason why Charon was called the ‘Bad Ending Maker’.
Charon is a man who was a rat of the empire before being an academy teacher.
If we determine that you are a danger to the empire, we will break your neck without delay.
“this… … ! “There are so many demons!”
Charon sighed after checking the other side.
I couldn’t help but be embarrassed. Because it seemed like he wasn’t interested in me.
‘Has a hidden piece other than the bad ending hidden piece been activated?’
A hidden piece that I didn’t even know about.
The possibility of it being triggered couldn’t be ignored.
then.
‘How long have you been here?’
Of course, it could have just arrived.
A roar made by [Ilseom].
They would have thought something had happened here, and it would have been easy for Charon to find the secret passage.
“Zero! Come to your senses! “You must leave here immediately!”
Charon shouted loudly.
I was so embarrassed that I could feel with my whole body that this was a dangerous situation.
Yes, you can.
Because there are countless demons and there are many students to protect.
but.
‘Charon wouldn’t be this kind of character, right?’
If it was the Charon I knew, he would have hidden his embarrassment.
Although he has a cool-headed personality, his anxiety can be contagious to his students.
In other words, there is only one conclusion.
‘I’m acting.’
Years of spy life.
Specialist in lie detection and torture.
The one who guards the emperor’s back in a lower and darker place than anyone else.
That’s it.
‘Charon, the imperial rat.’
As my thoughts reached this point, the assumption that I had just arrived was erased from my mind.
Charon must have been watching me before.
maybe.
Even the moment I wrote [Ilsom].
“Zero! What are you doing! “Hurry, follow me!”
Charon held out his hand with an urgent voice.
What will happen if we hold hands?
I’m not sure, but being dragged along like this was our preference.
“Hehe, isn’t there something strange?”
“What do you mean?”
“Anyone can see that there has been a major attack on the cliff over there… … “Why aren’t you pointing that out?”
“… … .”
Charon was so focused on acting that he made a beginner’s mistake.
The aftermath of [Ilseom] was still continuing.
Even now, large and small stone debris continued to fall, and the ants were still confused.
Above all, there was a clear engraving on the cliff on the other side.
The large sword marks of [Ilseom].
“… … I see “Is it really you who did it?”
“Hehe, it can’t be like that.”
“Then who did it?”
“Oh, I was just curious about that too.”
“… … .”
Charon’s eyes were slightly annoyed.
Why are you looking at me like that?
I also asked because I was genuinely curious.
“… … Maybe there was someone else. “That guy could be the culprit behind this incident.”
“okay. And the culprit must be a member of the Leicester family.”
“What does that mean all of a sudden?”
“That trace. “It’s the ‘one sum’ of the Lester family, right?”
“… … .”
One mistake is bound to lead to a second mistake.
We are the ones who know that Luna is a survivor of the Lester family.
It is natural to know the technique called ‘Ilseom’.
Did he realize his mistake? Charon pursed her lips.
There aren’t that many opportunities to beat Charon.
I could feel it intuitively. It’s time to use ‘that skill’.
“That’s strange. There’s no way he wouldn’t know that that’s a trace of Ilseom. then… … .”
I used the [Open Eyes] skill while opening one eye.
“Are you saying you’re intentionally pretending not to see it?”
Charon’s complexion hardened.
It was as expected.
Charon witnessed my [glimpse] and was watching me for some purpose.
“Hehe, you made a mistake. Teacher Charon… … .”
no.
“Mr. Imperial Rat.”
Were these words and actions too provocative?
Charon twisted every part of his body in bizarre ways.
Tdu-duk-ddu-duk-.
Charon stretched his body around and adjusted his posture.
The struggling appearance disappeared, and his body became 1.2 times larger than usual.
and.
“… … “I don’t like quick-witted rats.”
Charon’s eyes shone faintly.
“You know my tinnitus. “This is amazing.”
Charon came towards me.
Leisurely steps.
But when I closed my eyes and opened them, Charon had already arrived before my eyes.
A grim face full of scars.
A look so ferocious that it could easily kill a person.
Even the situation where Charon’s exclusive hidden piece is activated leading to the bad ending.
It is truly the worst situation, but it does not mean there is no hope.
Because there were skills that shined brighter in times like this.
‘Mental defense… … It’s definitely a scam in cases like this.’
Being able to think rationally even in these situations is a huge strength.
In my head, I recalled information about a character called Charon.
‘The empire’s rat, the emperor’s shadow, assassination, and a master of espionage.’
Rodelin is also a character with excellent reasoning skills, but not as good as Charon in front of you.
‘Because I am still young and have little experience.’
Moreover, he is the type that becomes weak when he appeals to his emotions.
If you just brush your mouth a little, you can easily get over it.
But Charon is not like that.
To him, emotions are like grains of sand rolling on the street.
Having lived a tough life as a spy traveling between various countries, I knew that if I told a foolish lie, I would be seen right through it like a ghost.
‘I’ve fooled many people so far, but Charon is on a different level.’
Above all, this is a space where only Charon and I exist.
Even if one person dies, they will be buried quietly.
Of course, that one person will 100% be me.
“A rat of the empire… … “It’s been a while since I heard this tinnitus.”
“Hehe, is that so?”
Charon grabbed my collar tightly and lifted me into the sky.
Then a sheer cliff appeared beneath my feet.
“okay. “I killed everyone who said that word.”
“Hehe, you said that. “I wish you had told me sooner.”
Charon’s expression changed subtly.
Maybe it’s because I wasn’t embarrassed at all.
Why don’t you panic?
This is also because the [Mental Defense] skill is showing its power.
‘Because it’s strange.’
Attack of demonic beasts, students’ crisis.
In the meantime, I discovered an abnormal being called ‘me’.
It is an emergency of emergency situations.
However, a person with Charon’s level of skill can control this situation.
Knock me out and restrain me.
Ensuring the safety of children.
After that, they torture me to find out information.
This was the most reasonable and efficient method.
But you chose to bother talking to me by acting?
It means there is a special reason.
And the reason is.
‘There is a high possibility that it is related to the Leicester family.’
From what I saw, Caron seemed to have ties to the Leicester family.
As I said before, he is not allowed to have emotions.
But does Charon show favor to Luna?
‘There’s something connected to the Leicester family. It’s not in the game, but I’m sure it is.’
The feeling came to me.
Revealing the relationship between Charon and the Leicester family.
That is the key to conquering Charon.
That it would be the only way to get out of this situation.
“This is the end of the lame jokes. It must be hard for you to come up with an excuse right now. So, let me ask the question. “You just answer.”
I really appreciate your consideration.
In fact, that’s one of the techniques to gain the upper hand in a conversation.
Well, it doesn’t matter because I didn’t really want to gain the upper hand.
What is more important than that right now.
‘How can I avoid being caught lying?’
There are several methods that Charon uses to detect lies.
Contrast with the information you have, logic and reason, eye movements, breathing, pulse fluctuations, etc.
‘Among them, the thing you need to be most careful about is… … .’
Fluctuations in eye movements, breathing, and pulse.
The problem was movements that were physically impossible to do.
‘Luckily I’m a squinter.’
The pupils are so small that you can’t see them, so you don’t have to worry about their movements.
The problem is fluctuations in breathing and pulse.
There is a [Mental Defense] that allows you to always remain calm.
However, it is questionable whether this skill can even control the heartbeat.
Now that it’s like this.
‘The answer is a mix of lies and truth.’
The most perfect lie is one that contains about 30% of the truth.
From now on, extreme psychological warfare through dialogue will unfold.
The first psychological battle between Stagnant Water and the Empire’s Rat.
Whichever side wins, it will be a dirty and fierce battle of wits.
Charon’s eyes shone faintly.
“Are you illegitimate?”
The illegitimate son of the Leicester family.
A question asking if Luna and I are half-siblings.
‘Is that what you inferred?’
Well, it was a reasonable inference.
Because [Ilsom] is not a skill that just anyone can use.
but.
“Hehe, no. “The great Leicester family couldn’t have done that, right?”
“… … .”
Charon closed his mouth.
It’s probably because the first question was met with a counterattack rather than a counterattack.
Charon’s first question.
It seemed like a straightforward question, but there was a hidden trap.
‘Of course I thought you would say ‘yes’.’
Of course, if you said it was an illegitimate child, the chances of survival would have increased.
Because there is no genetic identification technology in this day and age.
But that only applies if ‘lies’ work.
‘We still don’t know if mental defense skills can even control heart rate.’
If ‘That’s right. They are half-siblings with Luna. ‘Hehehe, aren’t I pitiful?’, but what if [Mental Defense] was the inability to control the heartbeat?
Even though I was already in the other world, there was nothing strange about it.
‘I must have thought of about 20 ways to put pressure on him when he said it was an illegitimate child.’
So I told the truth.
‘But you can’t say that Charon gained nothing.’
This is Charon, who shows an unknown favor to the Leicester family.
If I were an illegitimate child, I would have been treated on the same level as Luna.
But now that he knows that’s not the case, Charon no longer has any hesitation.
In other words, now Charon has sacrificed the first question.
I now have the power to end my life at any time.
“Then how can you use the Leicester family’s sword skills?”
The first hurdle has been crossed.
From now on, it is time to experiment and confirm [Mental Defense] and, conversely, dig up information.
After swallowing internally, I opened my mouth.
“I learned it.”