Academy Light Attribute Vampire

26 – Mentor (4)

-Slurp.

Three days have passed since the team was formed.

The time given for recruiting the team is a week.

Completing the team in two days wasted time.

That said, the indoor practice field was not open to practice in advance.

As a result of our discussion on how to use time efficiently for this exercise.

“Hung Hung Hung!”

“… Eat everything and tell me please.”

The decision was made after school.

Leave school and go to the city of Merhem to make friends.

It was a food tour called

.

Gulp.

“The makguksu here is delicious! Do you think it’s better than the last place you went?”

“Mmm! I think it’s definitely fine!”

Elena wraps potato pancakes in makguksu and takes a big bite.

“…”

Even when I first fell into this world, it was like the monster skewers sold on the street

I was expecting an adventurer-like dish like ale and beef stew.

It does not seem to be a story that corresponds to the worldview that the food culture of ‘Earth’ entered under the influence of the dimensional gate.

Even just the name of the store you entered right now.

Because it said ’40-year-old earth-style Makguksu restaurant’.

“…So the other teams are still here?”

“Hmm… I think there’s only one left, but there seem to be a lot of competitors.”

“Competitors?”

In the ‘Archen Forest’ we were in charge of, gates occurred in a fairly wide area.

Unlike other teams, it is said that the two teams are united.

Of course, the location of the base camp is different because of the distance.

Because there may come a situation where you have to depend on each other in an emergency.

It is said that it is better to expose one’s face in advance.

“Yes! I got a rearguard, but I heard they’re competing for first place with tactics?”

“This is unusual. Tactics and kids probably don’t want to do this kind of combat.”

Most of the students who aspire to the tactical department hope for the safe gate administration department.

Rather than entering the gate and carrying out the operation.

Because it is safe and in high demand, many people prefer it because it is an iron rice bowl workplace like a public servant in reality.

“Sure. I couldn’t find the other kids, so I went crazy.

The 1st year tactical department is not willing to apply because it is burdensome due to the order problem.”

That must be the case too.

Of course, the 2nd year students will lead you in semi-order.

Basic orders must be judged by tactics and students.

“We only have two days left…”

“That’s right. It would be comfortable to go if you get used to the face.”

The dwarf and elf seniors, who are now a little more comfortable, also helped.

Still, at first, I thought there was a lot of meaning in friendship.

It seems that teamwork is created only when the distance of mind is even a little closer.

I can express my opinions more freely.

‘Even if only Elena…’

Even when we had a meal together for the first time.

You showed a lot of tension to the point of suffering from indigestion.

As if I’m used to it now, I’m adding menus without hesitation.

Tee-Ring-

“Oh! It’s been decided?”

“Oh. At las?”

Dwarf-senpai clung to Erica-senpai and peered through her window.

“Let’s see… Hey, his ability is good.”

“…Why?”

“I heard you recruited the 1st grader in the 1st year tactics department? Do you know me?”

Ah.

“Yes. He is my roommate.”

“Really?! How is it. What kind of kid are you?”

“Hmm… A bit playful, but. Certainly there is no problem in terms of skills or personality.”

“Oh. I’m glad. By the way, then, is the first place in the tactics department and the first place in the martial arts department the same room?”

“It happened that way.”

Tee-Ring-

…? Who are you texting at this hour…

-Yoon Mi-rae: Oh, I’m really pissed off. That damn kid!

… It seems that the tactical student who competed with Neneto was Yoon Mi-rae.

Soon.

A series of replies were posted in Team 2’s group chat room.

-Morhan: …^^ Just win next time…

-Yoon Mi-rae: No, why do I go to the team I want to apply for first! #!@$

Heh heh.

By the way, it is said that Morhan joined the team in the sea area.

…I read the bell, but he doesn’t even reply, as if it’s annoying.

Let’s give it a rough ㅇㅋ and look at Elena.

Elena smiled bitterly and fiddled with her smart watch to send a consoling reply.

“But fortunately, we know each other. Can we get to know each other soon?”

“Yes. I heard that the other side is also coming out for dinner to commemorate the team’s formation.

After we finished, we decided to have a look at the cafe.”

The senior dwarf nodded her head and opened her mouth.

“What. Even if it is not necessary to match the sum

You have to reveal your face in advance so that you can say hello when you see it.”

“… It was very awkward when we first practiced with our seniors.”

Anyway, it’s because sophomores are actively approaching me first.

It seems to have established itself as a kind of culture and consideration.

The current sophomores must have practiced with their seniors during their freshman year.

So we decided to have dinner and move to a cafe in advance to wait for the other team.

Let’s grab a seat at a long table roughly like a meeting table and sit down

Five people came in one after another.

The white haired Suin sunbaenim that I sometimes saw first thing in the morning.

A woman presumed to be human and a dwarf man entered.

The next one comes in… Huh?

‘Why are you here?’

“Now we will be put into actual combat together.”

Neneto and her mouth open with a grin.

“That’s right. I thought we wouldn’t be able to go together until the end of first grade.”

Likewise, Selina continued her words with a soft smile and sat in the seat in front of her.

… The rear guard was you.

What. After all, it’s good that the person you’re going to practice with is someone you know.

After being seated.

As many as 10 people had time to introduce themselves side by side.

A white-haired beastman senior and a human senior. Each dwarf senior

‘Hate. Kim Soo-jeong. It was named Lit.

“6Th to 1st place? Really lucky Hate.”

“I didn’t know, but I was surprised when the application text suddenly came.”

Anyway, Neneto and Selina heard that the team I applied for was going to be a two-team team.

It seems that the application was made immediately by sending a letter of support.

“… Why are you doing that?”

“It would be nice to go with a close friend.”

“Right. In practice, this is an important issue. It doesn’t. Elena?”

“Eh. Huh? Right!”

… Well, what’s the point of not doing it with a guy like Shin Jong-gil?

I wonder if he applied…

“So what do you think of this area?”

“What. Due to the nature of the region, there is also a food problem…”

“Then, the artifacts are mainly spatial…”

“Yes, and the means of transportation…”

Seniors in the second year have as much experience as expected.

We were discussing items to be packed in advance and how to deal with the situation.

“…Certainly, the seniors are different.”

“What is it? Junior. You mean you didn’t even think of me as a senior until now?”

“The only thing I’ve seen for three days is that he seems to have a talent for mukbang.”

“… Is that a compliment?”

“Is that a compliment, you idiot?”

We talked about this and that until the curfew approached.

I want to get familiar with the face to some extent, so I go back to the dormitory.

The time for socializing has come to an end.

**

After hours, the indoor driving range is open.

“Huh!!”

One team from the Argentinian forest gathered at the indoor driving range.

Senior Erika’s team is one team.

The white-haired senior’s team decided to take over the 2nd team.

“Okay!! Where should I show the dignity of a senior?”

Indoor driving range Room 2.

Everyone is equipped with the clothes that are planned to be used in the actual battle.

I relaxed easily.

“… Wouldn’t that kind of behavior rather undermine her dignity? Erica.”

“Is that so?”

“Let’s practice quickly~”

All five were wearing leather armor.

Only the avant-garde, Erika-senpai, seems to have increased her defense power by wearing a thin chain armor underneath.

Each armament is…

Senior Erika is a tonfa. Senior elf is a dagger. Is the dwarf senior a crossbow?

Tonpara.

A fairly rare weapon.

“Let’s see… Dire Wolf would be fine in Archen Forest, right?”

“Certainly, there are many animal-type monsters in Archen Forest.”

“Yes! Then simply…”

“Let’s do it with 20 dire wolves!”

…Huh?

“Yes…?! 20?”

Helena shouted in surprise as if she had the same thoughts as me.

“Ah. The juniors must have only visited the gate after the second round of cleanup.”

“Certainly… That’s right.”

Let’s listen to Erika-senpai’s explanation.

The 2nd clearing gate, where first-year students usually go to practice,

The subjugation has already ended, and only the remaining magic power remains.

The first clearing gate, which was put in from the 2nd year, only dealt with the powerful ‘boss monster’.

It is said that the number of monsters is quite large because the monsters appear as they are.

‘… I knew it to some extent.’

The first time we practiced, there were 4 goblins, maybe..?

Me and Elena nodded in agreement.

Senpai Erika manipulated her interface and the scenery around her changed.

Unlike the mountain I trained last time.

Looking around, what you see

There were only a lot of trees.

“Wow…”

This must be a big restriction on the field of view, right?

As soon as he entered, the wind blew and a wind bird was summoned to the right of the elf senior.

“First, let’s start with reconnaissance.”

– Huung!

The wind spread and searched the surroundings.

“… 6 Of them about 300 meters to the right. 8 On the left. There are six entities that cannot be identified.”

The sight that unfolded after that was overwhelming.

An order that skillfully preoccupies the position of the enemy and an advantageous position.

A avant-garde that wields a tonfa and skillfully unleashes 3-4 attacks.

A supporter who properly fires a crossbow to help distribute the aggro of the front line.

It was definitely on a different level.

Of course, even the members of the 1st year 2nd team could do the act itself.

The process is so skillful.

It was efficient.

I killed 20 of them in an instant.

After that, the practice continued for a while.

“Everyone did a great job!”

“Thanks for your hard work! I learned a lot!”

“You guys are also very good for a freshman, right? At this pace, I think I will get good grades.”

“Yes.. Especially…”

The eyes of the seniors all turned to me.

“Definitely outside the standard.”

“… To be honest, I don’t think there will be a second-year junior like this.”

“Right. I’m looking for something like Kaela..? But Kaela has high mana by nature.”

…? There’s nothing wrong with what I did.

Just tie up the movement of the guy whose aggro is released.

I just pierced the neck of the guy caught in aggro.

A position that only sweeps the table that has been set up.

I think I did a good job choosing the rearguard.

“What. Aren’t good things good?”

After that, for the remaining five days until preparation time for departure.

I matched the time as much as possible in the practice room.

The night before departure.

Neneto and I were rummaging around the room looking for something to pack.

“Oh! I found nail clippers! I thought you lost it.”

“…Wasn’t it looking for something useful?”

“Well… Everything you need is prepared by senior supporters.”

Honestly, we don’t have anything to take care of.

Is there anything I might be able to find?

I can’t sleep for no reason, so I just turn around.

The principle is similar to looking through the drawers to see if there is anything else you need before going on a trip.

“H- Okay, let’s go to sleep.”

“Yes. I won’t be able to sleep properly from tomorrow.”

No matter how base camp it is. In fact, it would be like homelessness.

After lying down on the bed like that.

I lay down with my eyes closed for about thirty minutes.

‘… I can’t sleep.’

What is…

I’m not an elementary school student the day before camping, praying that it won’t rain tomorrow.

I can’t sleep the day before an important day…

And I guess it wasn’t just me.

“… Are you sleeping?”

Neneto’s voice echoed in the quiet room.

‘So are you.’

“No.”

“…The last time the cave collapsed.”

“Huh?”

Are you talking about the Gram Lock King incident?

“To be honest… I was a little scared.

I also thought it was a relief that I wasn’t there.”

“…”

Neneto opened his mouth in a slightly bitter voice.

“But the ones trapped in that collapsed cave could be my precious people.

The moment I heard that you were hospitalized and went to the medical room, it hit me.”

I kept quiet and listened to Neneto’s words.

When I first came to the medical room.

I remembered the image of Neneto biting his lip as if he was resentful of something.

“I think that was when I started thinking about it.

Why did I come to the academy? What to do next.”

… Nenetto, later nicknamed ‘The Hawk of the Battlefield’.

I was just a child now.

“…”

What should I say?

I’m not used to this kind of conversation.

“… Just like that! Let’s do a good job with this practice!”

A smile leaks out without my knowledge.

It seems that he became awkward when he brought out an uncharacteristically serious sound.

“Yes. Let’s come back clean so we don’t have to go to the medical room.”

“…Nice.”

After that, there was a little silence.

As the night deepened, I naturally fell asleep.

**

Early morning.

Dozens of wagons were lined up on the road outside the academy.

“Here, here!! Junior!”

Let’s hang around with Neneto.

Senior Erika, who was already with Elena, was shaking her hand.

“Yes! I didn’t sleep late and arrived well!”

“…Erika, you woke up last. If I hadn’t woken up today…”

Let’s get together and talk.

The 2nd team in Archen Forest soon arrived as well.

“…Then let’s go.”

Team 2 got on all the wagons first.

After that, Team 1 also boarded the wagon.

It is said that the supporters are in charge of driving the wagon using artifacts.

It really starts off with only the students without any help.

… Actual combat without safety devices.

Whatever happens there.

It should be resolved only by the personnel on site.

Inside the rattling wagon.

I clenched my fist.

A place of content that I do not know.

I was possessed by a novel for some reason, but I don’t think I’m seeing any preferential treatment for something like that.

Most of the novels are developed in the first person of Seong Jin-ha…

‘Useless guy.’

Still, what I need to do next

It is to take the story in a direction that is as different as possible from the original work.

The thing that doesn’t follow the contents of the original like this

It was sooner or later, but it had to be done.

“Khehehehe.”

“…You sleep well in the rocking wagon.”

With Erika-senpai’s snoring.

So the wagon started running towards Archen Forest.