chapter 3
3 – Caught?
Rolling―
The moment he met Enlil, Leon’s eyes began to roll like crazy.
I unknowingly touch my face and look away in case we even meet eyes.
‘No, f*ck. Why is he here?’
Those who came to take the recruitment exam, or those who sit as judges.
All of them are below average, so I was just looking at them lightly.
I never really imagined that Enlil would be the only remaining protagonist.
Who is Enlil? He is the only hero who survived the tower.
That’s why he must be regarded as a very important figure in the Empire.
I never thought that woman would be an examiner in an instructor recruitment exam!
“Ah. Mister Leon may not know much about Miss Enlil.”
“I heard and saw it. Mr. Leone. Miss Enlil here is actually a warrior! He is also the one who reached the very edge of the tower!”
Sorry, I know all about that. I know it too well, so it’s Tal.
Enlil Ignoring the judges who boasted of her, Leon glanced at Enlil.
You’re not going to find out, are you? Hopefully that won’t happen
In the first place, the main body of the tower is covered in black flames and shadows.
Still, I didn’t know, so I even came out after looking at my face appropriately.
‘I’m a bit worried about the heterogeneous mana part, but it’s just a person from across the sea.’
Thinking, Leone once again gave Enlil a sidelong glance at her….
‘f*ck.’
We met. Their eyes met, their gazes met. That too properly.
Enlil is staring at himself. The gaze becomes increasingly intense.
The strangely changing facial expression creeps in.
If, indeed, if caught… Well, this might be a bit of a problem.
Once you’re quite far from the tower, you’re probably under a lot of power restrictions.
Still, she is not defeated by Enlil. The gap is still huge.
The problem is, due to the gap narrowed by that restriction.
The point is that it is not possible to subdue Enlil as easily as before.
If that happens, Enlil could be seriously injured, or worse, she could die!
‘Absolutely not. In this situation, Enlil is really the only hope left.’
What should I do? Shall we leave this place soon? No. Then she will only live with suspicion again.
Are you coming to the recruitment test center and disappearing with your mana fluttering?
A reverse chase from the academy may reveal something suspicious.
Then there is only one way left. It’s nothing, I’m going to go to the middle of the day.
“If you are a hero… I’ve heard of it. They are the ones who are trying to bring down the ‘Tower’.”
“Oh. Do you know? There are many people across the sea who do not know.”
“I heard it by accident.”
Conversation with other judges casually.
To look like a dark-haired foreigner who is interested in this place, the warrior academy.
“Do you know anything else?”
“Hmm. Ah! Heroes are not only excellent in military and mana management skills, but also those who have been recognized by the ‘Holy Relic’ in the academy. Candidates in the academy have been recognized by that holy object.”
“Exactly! You know a lot!”
I know a lot. Because it’s a setting. Settings are very important.
Being good at strength, skills, and mana management doesn’t make you a hero.
The sanctuary must also be recognized. Only then will you enter the academy and receive more systematic training.
In this way, after refining the rites to the fullest, they enter the pagoda.
Of course, all of those warriors haven’t even been able to access the throne room for 100 years.
Only one person. Except for Enlil who is now sitting in front of Rion!
“You seem to have a lot of interest in the hero as well as his ability as an instructor.”
“Thank you.”
“May I ask why? Why do you want to become an instructor at the Hero Academy?”
Reason. Reason Why is Leon, the boss monster, trying to raise a warrior who must kill him?
Do you want to go back home? Well. Maybe 50 years ago, but not now.
Because life inside the tower is frustrating? That’s why it has so many stakes. But not decisive
‘The reason I came all the way here on my own.’
Lion thought for a moment and smiled.
“I was curious.”
“Because I was curious? Are you saying the warriors were curious?”
“Yes.”
I was curious. How terrible the situation was that no one had come for nearly 100 years.
How low the level is that you can’t even reach the final boss.
If you see it with your own two eyes, this damn curiosity will be satisfied.
“And, I want to teach.”
I want to teach. That you should go beyond being a candidate for a hero and become a hero.
Not just for myself, but for all of you.
I want to give you some advice and teach you as long as you don’t break the rules.
This is, yes. The lament of the boss monster, who came down because he felt like he was about to die while watching.
“There is nothing more to see. Hire me as an academy instructor right now! Wouldn’t it be better for someone who has clear skills and a firm goal?”
“I agree.”
“Get hired right away!”
“I think I need to investigate the background a bit more… Me too, I agree.”
Four out of five judges have already voted in favour.
In that situation, Enlil’s reason for objecting, and even if he objected, was a bit ambiguous.
Nevertheless, Leon glanced and turned his head to Enlil.
People here say yes, but what is the meaning of our warrior?
“….”
Enlil, looking at Leon, finally parted her lips.
“Me too, I agree.”
‘I never thought my hands would tremble with things like this.’
I went out for a bit and almost caught the hero who was raising a pet.
Don’t get caught. Right now, he is away from the tower and is being restricted by his power.
I don’t have the confidence to subdue it safely. I have no choice but to be harsh, but if that happens….
‘One hundred percent Enlil hurts his body.’
There is healing magic, but there is no aftereffect after being hit by the devil’s sincere attack.
Wouldn’t it be better if he came to the tower, challenged himself, and was injured that much?
If something like that happens in a distant place, Leon’s insides will explode a few more times.
“Over there.”
So, I was going to get my instructor certificate and run away to the dorm.
Did you notice something strange? Enlil was approaching.
“You said Mr. Leone, right?”
You f*cking bastard! Take my sword! Maybe I’ll run away
You might get hurt, so don’t fight and just bounce.
Thinking, Leon greeted Enlil with a smile.
“Ah, yes. Warrior. It’s called Leon. Do you have something to say?”
“….”
Why are you suddenly silent after talking to me first? Ominously.
Where should I start cutting?
Should I really jump out without looking back, the moment I start thinking about it―
“Maybe… Where have we met?”
A line that could be a boring work comment to someone.
But to Leon, at least to him, it didn’t sound like that at all.
“Be honest, you son of a b*tch! Did you follow me all the way here?! To bother me! Kill me!”
Oh, no. Enlil. You are my only hope!
If you die, all that really remains is to join hands and die!
“… I don’t know what you mean. Where could I have met the warrior? I arrived on this continent not too long ago and wandered around, but I was curious about the academy instructor’s voice.”
One good thing about being a devil. That his lies and acting are at the level of a god.
If you make up your mind and tell a lie, no one in the world will notice the truth.
To see through, either a god must descend, or someone with stigmata must come.
“Ah… You see. Sorry. It seems I was mistaken.”
“Oh, no. Warrior. It’s okay.”
Hwihwi waves his hands and takes on a slightly exaggerated look.
Then Enlil tilted his head for a moment and parted his lips.
“Me, Mr. Leone. Didn’t you say you wanted to be an instructor?”
“Eh? Ah yes. That’s right.”
“Then, feel free to talk. I’m still a cadet at the Hero Academy.”
“Aha. I see… Yo. This?”
No, wait a minute. What now? Are you an academy cadet? Didn’t you graduate?
“Me, the hero?”
“Call comfortably.”
“… Enlil?”
“Yes, Instructor.”
“I heard earlier that he was the only hero who climbed the tower several times and came back alive.”
I’m sure. Because I saved myself several times and sent it away.
“Yes.”
“But you haven’t even graduated from the Hero Academy yet? In the midst of all those who graduated and officially became warriors were killed in battle. Are you the only one who went to the top floor?”
Nodding nod―
Enlil slowly nods her head. As if asking if there is a problem.
‘… This sh*t. What a f*cking case.’
Looking at her, Leone spat out 50,000 curse words into her.
A problem? There is. Of course there is. It’s not common, but there are too many of them, which is a problem.
‘Did all the brats who graduated from the warrior academy die on the way without being able to come to me? And Enlil, the only one who came, turned out to be still only a cadet? I thought she graduated, of course?’
I was stunned. It was absurd. What do alternative warrior candidates learn from the academy?
Having graduated means that you have all the abilities you need to possess as a hero.
The warriors didn’t get beaten by the owner of the tower, the boss monster, but went to the rubbish mobs below it?
No matter how much party play is not possible, it is said that extreme solo play is forced.
But this isn’t it. It’s not like I’m going to point out someone on the street and make him a hero.
‘Oh my God. Oh God. Are those things the hero?’
The situation was so serious that the devil had to seek God again.