ALL NOVEL The Strongest Solo Gamer with Terrible Social Skills Reincarnates as a Hated NPC in a VRMMO Chapter 10
10 School Explanation Part 1
――I had an unbelievable morning.
As I continued running, dripping water from every pore, I must have looked like a walking corpse from the side.
Ran…no, Ran-sister’s training was beyond my imagination. She must be the type who thinks, “If I can do it, so can you.”
Anyway, I was exhausted and in a bad mood that morning.
After returning home, I prepared to attend “Academy,” but the breakfast I was served was a dusty, crumbly toast and onion soup mixed with saliva, along with a salad containing insects.
The menu was the worst, but since I was starving, I didn’t care about the taste and wolfed it down. My sister Lilia and the maids were watching me eat with a mixture of fascination and horror.
Well, that’s not important anyway.
「……I knew it, I wouldn’t be able to go back」
I had a hunch about this phenomenon continuing forever, but I didn’t know if it would really happen. However, as “I” who exist in this world, I am Shoma.
As a human living in this world—
As a player of the Siyon Sense—
I must live without shame.
“I’ve finally put on the Curse Ring (Cursed Engagement Ring)”.
I gazed at the Curse Ring on my right ring finger, walking alone on the Academy’s commute route.
I had already made up my mind.
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“Everyone, take your seats. We will now begin HR.”
Teacher Kageyama entered the 1-D classroom. The students who were out of their seats hurried back to their seats at her calm words. After a brief greeting, Kageyama took attendance.
“Today, we will explain the details of this school. First, please take out the magic crystal terminal (Portal) you received yesterday. If you forgot, we will lend you a temporary one, but please note that the magic crystal terminal is essential for life at the Academy. You will need it for classes and exploration, so be careful not to lose it. If you do lose it, we can issue a new one, but there will be a fine, so be careful.”
A fine system, huh? I think it’s unlikely that I’ll lose it, but it’s reassuring to know that there’s a compensation system in place. And, as a precaution, I have to worry about my sister’s mischief, hiding my magic crystal terminal…
“The currency used within the Academy is the virtual currency, Mileage Points, which is added to your magic crystal terminal. As I mentioned earlier, the fine for losing your magic crystal terminal is also paid in Mileage Points. You will need Mileage Points for various purposes, such as buying and selling in the exploration zone and using the cafeteria in the learning zone. Please note that external currencies like yen or dollars cannot be used within the Academy.”
“Question! Can we exchange Mileage Points for yen?”
It was student number 9, Musashino Mikako, who raised her hand and asked. She’s from a wealthy family, and if she could buy Mileage Points with yen, it would be a significant advantage for her.
But, that’s not allowed.
“I’m afraid that’s not possible. Mileage Points are only used within the Academy. To prevent the outflow of resources, the administration committee prohibits the exchange of Mileage Points with other currencies. While it is possible to exchange Mileage Points for yen through official channels, I do not recommend it. If you’re caught buying or selling points, you will face severe punishment, so please refrain from doing so.”
“…That’s a shame. I understand.”
Mikako looked disappointed, but she gave up on her plan. It’s because the wealthy students would have an advantage if they could buy Mileage Points.
“Next, I will explain how to earn Mileage Points. There are two main ways to earn points: by working in the learning zone and by exploring the ABYSS. The former involves doing part-time jobs assigned by the school, and the latter involves defeating monsters in the ABYSS. The monsters’ remains will turn into ‘magic crystals’, which can be absorbed into your magic crystal terminal by tapping the ‘Charge’ tab on the Wallet app. The amount and quality of the magic crystals will determine the number of points you earn.”
“What happens to the magic crystals we charge?”
Aoba raised his hand and asked.
“They are transferred to a government research facility… Are there any more questions?”
“Y-yes.”
Aoba seemed unsure about the transfer process, but he swallowed his doubts to let Kageyama continue.
This is something I need to experience for myself. I’m looking forward to exploring the ABYSS.
“Earning points in the exploration zone is not limited to that. You will also receive rewards for clearing each floor of the ABYSS. Additionally, you can earn Mileage Points by buying and selling resources with other explorers. Please be careful when using the ‘Sell’ tab on the Wallet app to avoid any trouble.”
As I listened to Kageyama’s explanation, I focused on the items in my Wallet app. There’s the ‘Charge’ tab for magic crystals, and the ‘Sell’ tab… Ah, and there’s another tab, ‘Transfer’, which I should be careful about. This is something that was often abused in games, and it’s likely to be the same in this Academy, where the strong prey on the weak.
I’m a bit of an unlucky person, so I’ll have to be careful not to get caught up in anything.