I Became an Immoral Child in the Game

13 – 4-The Waterwalker and the Stable Keeper

Speaking of the heart of a basilisk, it was a famous elixir in this world.

It is said that a high-quality basilisk heart can pierce the user’s limits.

It’s hard to find that much, so it’s worth it to call it, but this kind of precious thing is only graciously given to Shinpin of the Lighthouse of Humanity?

You mean I spent all night sorting out the estate ledgers and wasted my bloody money to manage my tax revenues effectively?

It truly felt like my blood was gushing backwards.

That’s for sure, I’ll take it.

I grinded my teeth and was very proud.

Looking at me like that, you’re greedy!

‘Greedy? Have you collected evidence of infidelity by chasing after a white-haired vassal to extort a penny from your taxes?! Did you go through all the ledgers and find the unpaid tax 60 years ago and claim it to the grandson!’

[Wow, it’s not just greedy, it’s also terrible.]

‘That’s how you make money. No matter how much your father is a marquise, you have to be terrible in front of gold coins. And if it’s the heart of a basilisk, it’s worth it.’

[Just because you take an elixir doesn’t mean that all of its power will be yours. Training is more important.]

‘But Jin, you will help me make it happen. Is not it?’

At my words, Jin burned her body even more.

[Hey, what do you think of me?! I am god, god! The servant who wipes your limbs…… ]

‘Ai~ Who said what? After all, the stronger I get, the faster I’ll find your body!’

[That. Is that right?]

‘Then let’s help each other. If you keep pretending to be expensive, will it only make you tired of each other? And isn’t it better from your point of view to eat more and try to become stronger than I’m afraid I won’t practice?’

[That too…… Right?]

‘But what’s wrong?’

[Um…… I know? Why do you feel so bad?]

‘Then think about it slowly and tell me again later. Got it?’

[Ugh, yes.]

She has lived with her so far, and Jin is not as good at such puns as she thought.

Perhaps this could have been a kind of play for Jin.

From my point of view, it was nice to be able to handle Jin comfortably.

‘Well, even if I aim for the top spot, I probably won’t be able to do it.’

[What? Is there anyone better than you here?]

‘My skills are the problem.’

Jin tilted her round body curiously.

I didn’t explain the specific reason to Jin.

You’ll find out later anyway.

‘Anyway, the important thing is to prove my skills to people, even if I can’t wear a senior. Especially to Amber.’

I have no desire to change the future where Amber takes the top spot.

Then I’ll have her follow me on her own.

When she becomes the chief, the heart of the basilisk will naturally become mine anyway.

[I understand what you mean. But having said that, are you really thinking about recruiting that girl? You haven’t been able to properly mix a single word until now. And of course, it’s not that I don’t have talent, but I don’t see any talent that can be obtained through such hard work.]

In terms of physical talent, it might be.

It wasn’t that I lacked talent.

But it’s still unfinished, and to Jin, the limit must be clear.

But Amber Cutter’s real talent wasn’t swordsmanship.

She was born with a natural talent for field tactics.

She did not allow her troops, led by her, to be annihilated even once in her later war against demons.

If it wasn’t for her, the devil would have taken over the continent of Esteria in an instant.

I don’t know why she has such ability because she never received a proper education, but she was a talent that I absolutely needed for my safe future.

After gathering Jo Yeon-yeon in the novel and teaching her properly, she should make her fight the devil on her own.

That way there won’t be any damage to my utopia.

‘Well, I’m watching.’

Jin had an unreliable look.

She has nothing to say about where the eyes are on the fireball, but that’s how she felt.

That’s probably because Amber wasn’t very kind to me.

Of course I know why she hates me, and I still have faith that she will come to me.

Delay talking about the cause, the belief that it will come to me is based on the fact that Amber is targeting her chief.

To aim for the top position, you had to pass all 3 conditions of the 2nd test.

She lacked one thing.

The sword of the lighthouse.

It was impossible to master the lighthouse sword method, which consists of 11 stars, within the 2nd test period, no matter how kindly the knights taught them.

This is because the lighthouse sword method was different from the other sword methods from its birth background.

Unlike other swordsmanships specializing in interpersonal combat, this lighthouse swordsmanship was conceived to effectively fight demons.

So, when I was learning, there were parts that were extremely difficult compared to other swordsmanship, such as suddenly swinging my sword toward the clear sky, jumping up and doing a vertical stab.

Now I have the experience of actually fighting demons, so I vaguely understand it, but when I first learned it, I wondered if there was such a trashy swordsmanship.

Given the circumstances, it was not easy for someone unfamiliar with demons to master this swordsmanship perfectly.

I don’t even know who I’m fighting, so how can I learn all the 11-star swordsmanship?

I could copy it clumsily, but I could never master it.

Even among the works in which Amber was the chief, it is not likely that she perfectly mastered it and passed it.

As if to disprove that, among the 45 candidates, the only ones who challenged the swordsmanship were me, Amber, and three unknown idiots.

Just in time, I am the one who mastered the lighthouse sword technique.

Even she would have no choice but to bow her pride and talk to her.

As soon as I returned to the lighthouse castle after water walking training, I took a quick shower and headed straight to the backyard.

“Oh brother, are you here now? I thought I was dying waiting.”

When I went to the backyard, an unknown idiot pretended to be friendly and approached me.

“Why am I your older brother? He’s a lot older than me.”

“Originally, if you are strong, you are the elder brother and the superior. Don’t be sad! Thanks to you, how much help did I get!”

This idiot, in his mid-twenties, with a burly build and reddish skin, spoke with a smirk.

“Because Bjorn-nim taught you how to do swordsmanship, look at how much this younger brother has achieved!”

“But what the hell is your name?”

“It’s Barton Wigner! Why would such a brilliant man do that!”

On the first day, I thought of a man who collapsed in front of me after being hit by a knight with an ear flap.

Was it this guy?

“Yes, Barton Wigner. But didn’t I tell you? Don’t waste your time on swordsmanship. Just hone your mind and aim for a sword user. That’s more likely. It’s a test soon, so that won’t be easy either.”

“I appreciate Bjorn-sama’s opinion, but I guess I’m not good at psychics. Of course, one day I’ll become a sword user too. But for the rest of the exam period, it’s absolutely impossible. I don’t have enough mana to sleep.” Walking makes no sense. This is my only chance.”

“Yes, if that’s what you mean, I won’t stop it. But why don’t you let it fall? I don’t want to get your blood on my sword.”

“Huh, I guess you forgot everything you said after the first exam? What did you say? Didn’t the first person who abandoned the drowning comrades and joined the Knights said they weren’t interested?”

I let out a sigh of relief.

Yes, that’s what I said then.

I never dreamed that there would be a bully who would come to me like this and rip something off of me.

Of course, I am not teaching with a benevolent heart.

It is to appeal to Amber that I am willing to teach others.

“By the way, Bjorn-nim, of course, I’ll ask you, are you a noble?”

“Yes.”

I didn’t reveal which family I belonged to, but other candidates seemed to have vaguely sensed that I was a noble because of the blatant behavior of the lighthouse knights.

Normally nobles don’t take the Human Lighthouse entrance exam, so they’ll think it’s unusual.

It’s worth wondering.

However, Barton’s subsequent question was unexpected.

“So, do you have any sisters in your family?”

“What nonsense?”

“No? Then what did that b*tch believe in so stiff-headed?”

Barton cursed at Amber, who was working hard on sword training in a corner.

“When those two b*tches said let’s train together, they put the middle finger in my face. I thought she was a b*tch with a strong back like my older brother. If I had been a commoner with that kind of temperament, I would have been beaten long ago.”

“Thank God. Just put your middle finger up.”

“What, what?! Are you on that girl’s side too?!”

Apparently Barton didn’t know that she was her sword user since she’d been confined to her backyard since her first day.

Since Barton’s suicidal behavior is not a concern, I went straight to the point.

“So how can I learn more about swordsmanship?”

“I still can’t get a feel for the 8 stars.”

I glanced in Amber’s direction.

She also seemed distracted by the 8-star training.

Perhaps because of that, she sometimes looked this way.

“Okay, then let’s focus on 8 stars today.”

I slowly drew my sword.