Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 138



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Returner’s Notepad Episode 138

2nd quarter (1)

“’I’m a fan──’”

Hilton’s villa with a panoramic view of Trick City and Helios, a beach famous for its natural scenery.

In fact, it’s not the ocean, but an aquarium maintained by the Hilton family? fishbowl? But anyway, Raye is imitating someone’s vocal chords there.

“’Great Mila. I adore you. Hehehe. yes. Respect──’”

I mumble as low as I can and take a sip of beer.

“You just did that to me? “Keuhumhum.”

─Congratulations. It seems like the world is finally starting to recognize you.

Artificial assistant Belli answered. Raye lay down on the soft bed.

“yes? I was a little worried because I’ve been breaking things too much lately… … “There is someone who understands~”

She follows her father’s wishes and claims to be a hero, an apostle of justice, etc., but it is still a bit ambiguous. There was so much damage to property that they destroyed it to save people.

So far, instead of reducing human casualties, property damage has increased.

That’s why Trick City’s capitalist media hates itself so much. They even said nonsense that I was a monster, let alone a hero.

But, do people make money, or do money make people?

Raye has no regrets.

Instead of causing 100 million Ren in damage, I saved a thousand people.

“Oh, but my body aches so much. “The suit is also a little torn.”

─The opponent was overly strong, but I definitely feel the need to upgrade.

“It was nothing, right?”

─Yes.

Blind Mugoe. According to the level scaling that indicates the danger level of monsters, it is at least level 10.

“It wasn’t even the real body.”

─That’s right. It was an alter ego.

Mugoi’s “spectrum” is very difficult. You can divide your body into as many parts and send them on business trips here and there. Because of this, in the underworld where people know Mugoe well, he is sometimes called a ‘part-time worker’.

“What percentage was the output?”

─It is assumed to be a 25% self-immolation.

“and… … “Even though it’s at 25%, I’m mad.”

Raye was a little frustrated.

However, research is progressing steadily anyway. The fabric of this chewy suit will progress infinitely with better materials, better enchantments, and better magic stones as fuel.

“Ah, Kane, the magic stone mine needs to be opened quickly~”

Tiring-

Just then, my smartphone rang. Raye glanced. Her eyes widened.

[I will do it: We will guide you through the assignment.]

[I will do it] was the person I had been waiting for!

“Wow finally!!!”

Dudada- I quickly got up and flew to the chair and sat down.

“Oh, I thought you really quit!”

Raye didn’t do any of her vacation assignments.

Of course, the College Board doesn’t have assignments, but the Hilton family does. Those annoying elders keep giving me assignments that don’t even seem like homework.

─Yes. then. I’m going to go to work.

“huh! Good job Belly! Thank you every time!”

Belli, the luminescent organism in the tank, goes out.

She is artificial magical intelligence. However, the unlimited high-speed calculations typical of artificial intelligence that are commonly seen in movies are impossible. It’s not like a computer, it’s like a very smart human being.

The key to running the Hilton family is only her, ‘Belly’. A legacy left behind by her father and completed by Raye.

Well, that’s it.

Raye opened the notebook.

[We will: 1. Ratinelle Literary Writing.]

[I will: 2. A column on the current trends in ancient stone houses.]

[I will: 3. Thoughts on Trick City’s district council election.]

[I will: ４. Edsilla election issues… … .]

[We will] deliver all the assignments you request in perfect format and at your level.

“Good good. Okay, this is it… … .”

Raye copied and wrote down the whole thing with a smile.

* * *

College Board Extraordinary Convocation D-1.

─I think it would be good to use this as a base~

A mountainous area on the outskirts of the capital city of Edsilla. A wasteland with only trees and grass as far as the eye can see.

“okay.”

The reason we set up here is simply because Growl wants it.

Surprisingly, the “treasure hunter” radar is activated.

I don’t know the cause yet.

“Then, 300 pyeong from there to here is enough, right?”

─If it’s not enough, you can just expand underground anyway.

“All I have to do is buy land?”

─Of course~ I am the land~ Leave the construction to me~ Instead, I need raw materials and fuel for construction. It’s a magic stone.

I nodded.

“okay. But have you ever thought about what my ancient magical power is?”

The magic power of Relic. I accidentally used the implanted ancient magic, but I still don’t know its identity.

─Yes. In my opinion, ancient magic is connected to “treasure hunters,” right?

“yes.”

Ancient magic is implanted in the roots of “Relic: Treasure Hunter.”

─So, I think of it as “treasure painting.”

“Treasure?”

─Yes. Make that chain last time. Not ancient magic power, but original master magic power. Thinking of a drinking technique.

“what… … .”

I closed my eyes. A chain that bound Mugoe for as long as 10 seconds. A level 4 spell that connects four magical formulas.

I brought back that memory and developed it.

Chjorrrr?.

Chains flowed in the air.

It wasn’t as solid as it was back then.

It means ‘it doesn’t seem real.’ The unique fluid feel of horsepower is the same. Of course, even this is probably the result of being amplified by my magical power.

“It’s different from the time of Mugoe.”

Well, looking back, there is no way an ordinary level 4 magic spell could bind Mugei.

─Yes. This time, try activating the relic.

I put my hand on his right forearm as he said. Magic power was activated.

Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr??!

Ancient magic was naturally embodied in pure white chains.

It was a perfect entity.

You can tell more clearly by touching it. It doesn’t feel like magic, but feels like a real chain.

─It seems that this ancient magical power “treasures” the magic spell only when activating a “magic method that acts like a tool.” So, the chain, a tool-shaped magic spell, demonstrated treasure-level performance.

“Uhm… … .”

─I don’t think ancient magical power had this kind of nature from the beginning. Instead, it was connected to Juin-sama’s relic, “Treasure Hunter,” and I adapted to it.

If so, it’s quite useful.

Of course, the magic spell itself of ‘forming the shape of a tool’ is very difficult, so the chain is the only magic power for two people, but the chain alone is valuable enough.

“Is this ancient magical power continuing to increase?”

─Yes. The amount of horsepower is slowly increasing. Now, about 2.2 servings for an adult male?

“okay.”

I put my hand on Groul’s head and stroked it gently.

“great job. “Let’s stop by the hospital and purchase the land right away from the real estate agent.”

Today is the day to receive mana quark treatment from Professor Euhines.

─Yes~

After answering, Groul slowly turned his head. Then he covered his mouth with his hand and chuckled.

It looked somewhat evil, but now it was just cute.

* * *

On the day of the College Board’s extraordinary meeting.

[This stop is the terminal station ‘Amanta’, the terminal station ‘Amanta’.]

I got off at the train station.

The station name is “Amanta”. This is the high mountain area of ​​Edsilla, where a clear wind blows as soon as you come out.

Normally, it is a rural area with very few people except adventurers, but today it is crowded with people.

─Wow, it’s been a really long time since you. How are you?

─The second quarter is held here.

─I heard we are going to the planarium? Has it been unlocked there? Wasn’t it originally a sealed area?

Over 1,000 seniors participating in the second quarter, their families who followed them, officials from various companies and families, scouts, reporters, columnists, etc. … About 4,000 to 5,000 people gathered.

Among them, of course, were Kane and Escher. I was secretly happy.

“hey.”

I waved my hand. Kane frowned but roughly raised his hand, and Escher laughed.

“Oh yeah, Shion. Nice to meet you. What-”

Soon everyone was swept away by the crowd. As the second train arrived, more people rushed in at once.

We left the station almost as if we were being carried by a wave.

“… … “The scenery is nice.”

The outside of the ejected train station is bright blue.

There are no buildings taller than three stories, let alone skyscrapers, so the scenery is wide open. On the other side of the mostly ranch-like landscape, you can see mountain ranges stretching high into the sky. At the end, there is a flat site covered in clouds.

College Board 2nd quarter location: [Planarium Academy] at an altitude of 2,700m above sea level.

In other words, I have to climb the mountain from now on.

“… … “Ugh.”

I just hate hiking.

I still kept my feet moving, and the sight of so many seniors hiking was truly a sight to behold.

Of course, it is not normal climbing. There are some who climb by riding something raw, and there are also those who climb by sitting on the shoulder of a golem that I made.

i envy you.

It will be very comfortable.

Weeeeing-

Elise also launched a telekinetic hoverboard. Wedge-! It ran like a bird of prey and quickly overtook the others.

That guy has no qualms about Edsilla nobles and hip culture.

I climbed the mountain like a trot.

For reference, the College Board’s second quarter is a traditional ‘training camp’. The idea is to gather all the seniors who survived the first quarter in a specific location.

The location changes every year, but [Planarium Academy] is quite special. Because it’s a place you can’t come to without permission from the Magic Association in the first place.

Weeeeing-

Suddenly, Elise’s hoverboard floated and passed in front of me. It was a very leisurely speed.

“… … ?”

what.

I think he just got ahead really fast.

Was it a mistake?

I climbed the mountain path again.

The altitude above sea level increases, and the mana concentration gradually becomes thicker. It’s a bit hard to breathe, but it’s bearable.

Weeeeing-

Elise’s hoverboard floated past me. It’s a bit slower than before.

Is it deja vu? Why does someone who passed by keep reappearing?

Even though I was tilting my head, I focused on hiking for now. I climbed the mountain path. That was when I drank a bucket of water.

Weeeeeee… … .

Elise’s hoverboard passed in front of me again, floating. Almost like a slug this time.

It’s not déjà vu. It’s not even an illusion.

“what.”

I muttered softly, and the guy stopped immediately. She looked back as if she had been waiting. He tilted his head and ruffled his hair.

“Did you call me?”

“… … “I didn’t call you.”

“You called me. “He said, ‘Hey.’”

“no… … “Have you passed by three times?”

“I guess I saw something wrong?”

She snorted calmly and gently slowed down the hoverboard, while I took steady strides. Soon we were walking side by side.

Elise said.

“The mana concentration is high. “There’s enough nonsense to see.”

Something makes sense, but it doesn’t work. There’s no way he was going around on purpose.

Elise glanced at my feet.

“Shall I give you a ride?”

“no.”

“If you want to ride together, I can lend you mine.”

I waved my hand. It’s an alpine area with high mana concentration and low oxygen, so it’s hard to be honest.

“Just go.”

“… … .”

Elise twitched her lips in dissatisfaction. As if she didn’t really have anything else to say, she just tossed a few blades of grass from her hair at me and flew forward.

Why are you grumpy?

──Anyway.

So 10 minutes later.

“… … “I should have borrowed it.”

I immediately regretted it.

* * *

[Planarium Academy] at an altitude of 2,777m above sea level.

Here, where you can see the clouds at a glance, there is a facility the size of two university sites joined together. Dormitories, lecture buildings, playgrounds, seminar rooms, squares, and even parks. It’s not called an ‘academy’ for nothing.

But, strangely enough, they are all vacant.

Perhaps that’s why the atmosphere is quite eerie. It seems as if non-human beings are glimmering around.

──Everyone. Please gather at the playground.

Planarium’s playground.

There were already administrators, including Chadrek, on the podium, and seniors lined up voluntarily.

──Nice to meet you. This is Planarium Academy. My name is ‘Dell O’ and I belong to the University Association.

The speaker on the podium is ‘Del O’. He is an executive of the university association.

──The number of participants in the second quarter of College Board is exactly 2,535.

The numbers have decreased quite a bit.

It’s not that it’s not, there are quite a few people who get jobs based solely on their first quarter grades. Especially if you are a commoner without money, you can easily fall for that temptation.

──Today is a temporary convocation day. The real start is in three days, but you are free to stay here.

I looked around and found Soliet.

In the far corner, he is yawning with a world-weary face. It’s probably because I’m doing bedtime all night long.

──First, I will explain the second quarter. Here you have to ‘earn’ your grades yourself.

Del O pointed to one side of the academy site. There was a building with a sign that said [Currency Exchange].

──Innumerable monsters live in these mountains. There are also several challenges that need to be addressed. You can also take special ‘lessons’ at one of the many facilities here. All achievements can be converted to CP at the exchange office.

Replace achievements with CP. Does this roughly mean that CP will be given if you catch a monster or solve a task?

──You will gradually find out the rest as you stay. So, from now on, I will explain the general principles of [Planarium Academy].

Del O raised his finger.

─First. It is ‘self-sufficiency’. As you can see, a place to live has been prepared.

Then he stretched out his arms. There was a dormitory there. A tall building enveloped in a particularly thick fog, giving an eerie feeling as if it is somehow connected to the underworld.

──External food cannot exist here at Planarium Academy. Therefore, here you must be self-sufficient, whether it be hunting or gathering.

Another name for this [Planarium Academy] is ‘The place where the soul resides.’

It is a very special and special magic space even on the continent, and will even be upgraded to a magic space in the future.

I know this because I have been here before.

In fact, food with external stains on it spoils instantly.

──Second. It is ‘self-rescue’. If there is any danger, you must save yourself.

Beoseok – I heard footsteps next to me. I glanced that way. Elise was standing there naturally.

When did he come again?

──Third. You must never lose the ‘Student ID’ that will be distributed today. If you lose it, in the worst case scenario you may become ‘lost’. Of course, the people in charge will stay at the central lighthouse and take care of your well-being… … The gimmick here is dangerous.

Del O requested.

──Now. then. Everyone go to the access control room on the first floor of the dormitory, receive your student ID, and then select the room you want. First come first served. Once selected, the room will remain in effect until the end of the second quarter.

The moment I finished saying those words,

Rumbling───!

Almost all the seniors ran to their dormitories.

─Oh, get out of the way!

─Well, hey! Let’s go together!

─You have to do it at a high level!

It was a complete mess, but I just stood there. Elise stopped as she was about to run. She just turned her head and looked at me.

“… … Aren’t you going? “Higher floors would be safer.”

Elise asked anxiously. As her eyes look at me, her mind is already ready to go to the dormitory.

“I do not care.”

“There is a lot of soul in the planarium. “The first and second floors will suffer.”

As expected, this guy seems to know what kind of place [Planarium Academy] is.

“Then why not go to the first floor?”

I walked briskly.

“… … Do whatever you want. “I don’t take responsibility even if I regret it later.”

Elise ran ahead with a distressed look on her face, then came back.

“Why?”

“It’s already too late. “We should at least maintain our dignity.”

He crossed his arms and looked around like that.