chapter 13
13. double
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“Why did you do that?”
“yes?”
As I was warming up before entering the final stage, Elijah threw out those words.
Seeing him say such a thing with a dumbfounded expression, it seems that he himself is not usually embarrassed.
“I know the teacher is good, but was it enough to challenge the previous record…?”
“yes.”
“…”
At the answer that seemed natural, Elijah opened his mouth with a dumbfounded expression.
“…You have great confidence. Is there any reason for that?”
That’s it, of course.
First of all, the patterns of monsters in artificial dungeons are almost constant, so it is easy to target vital points through memorized timing even at my level.
It’s not that difficult to get the timing right.
And, above all.
[It’s Conrad. Are you ready?]
“A long time ago.”
[great. In the last section, difficulty can be set. The higher the difficulty, the more points are added to the score-]
What I am confident about is this.
“Please use the highest difficulty.”
[…]
After a moment of silence, the person on the other side of the guidance voice suddenly changed.
[Because I want to hear it. I know freshmen have good spirits, but this is too much?! Even if you lose the bet, there is no penalty, so why go this far…! The highest difficulty is practically real! It’s not strange even if I die!]
When I heard the voice, it was Pershi.
Even though he has an angry voice, seeing that he cares about me, a true teacher is a true teacher.
“Yes. What. I know.”
okay. If you set it up like that, the witch beasts will definitely run for the purpose of ‘killing’.
“But it doesn’t make any sense otherwise.”
[…Yes?]
“Because anything easier than that isn’t worth the effort.”
[…]
I smile when I see the other person keep their mouth shut with a fish-eyed expression.
Rather, I’m begging you.
Is it easier for me that way?
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“Do you really need to listen to that?”
“What a surprise. Didn’t we go on this difficulty even as freshmen?”
“Not at the Colosseum. I could really die here.”
Percy said with a confused expression.
The Colosseum, the last section of the artificial dungeon, is a way to defeat as many enemies as possible that are infinitely summoned.
In other words, as more and more monsters are summoned as time goes by, if you recklessly raise the difficulty level, it can become really dangerous without any countermeasures.
“I don’t think he would have said that without any confidence. Let’s wait and see.”
“It’s the sound of looking at what’s been going on so far. Is it really okay to rate this student highly?”
Percy crossed her arms and said disgruntledly.
“There is no superpower aptitude, no combat skills-”
“- It’s a mess. right. You are equally fooled.”
“Yes?”
Conrad laughed at the answer that Persie asked in dismay.
“Let it go for a moment. If it’s really dangerous, we can go in and save it.”
While those words continued, the two freshmen who were already caught on the video screen had entered the Coliseum.
Persie sighed inwardly as he saw the artificial monsters pouring down from all sides and pressing the two in a circle.
Like the highest difficulty, the basic behavior is different from the previous one. If you are a weak-willed student, the appearance of the murderous monsters will scare you even if you run into them.
‘I hope you don’t overdo it…’
That’s what Percy thought as she giggled over the tea she had just been served. It was an old habit to look for hot tea first whenever there was something to worry about.
The record she and Conrad set together was to hunt 50 animals within the time limit. It must be a transcendent record by the standards of freshmen.
But looking at that curiosity, I feel like I’m going to break the record, so I’m uneasy.
of course.
That anxiety was immediately blown away when Doud Campbell first encountered the Witchbeast.
-!
-!!!
She opened her mouth when she saw that a monster was ‘shattered’ by the sword he wielded.
“What, what?!”
Seeing her jump out of bed shouting those words, Conrad giggled next to her.
If it had been cut in one blow, I wouldn’t have been so surprised. That’s what any skilled combatant can do.
However, the subject of swinging the sword is completely shattered as if hit by a huge hammer?
It must have been a phenomenon that happened thanks to a direct hit to a vital point, but how could such a thing be possible?
“Look at that. Everyone who sees it for the first time is fooled.”
The way he added a sentence in a hateful way would have been something he would have done in an insult, but Persie didn’t even have the time to say anything about it.
Because the situation right in front of me was shocking.
“No, no, no-! Does that make sense?! Suddenly, a human who had nothing until just now—!”
“Have you ever thought that it wasn’t that nothing was there, but that it was being made to look like that?”
“…”
Feeling the shock of Persie’s blow to the back of the head, he slumped back into his seat.
Her gaze then rested on those two passage records on the panel.
This is an unrivaled figure that no one can follow, even if you look at freshman records for the past few years, not to mention this year.
In my head, the sentence that that student had just brought out was spinning around.
– Anything easier than that isn’t worth the effort.
Was that sincere, not bluff?
Even these records were just a pastime for that man.
“…You might be interested, Conrad. The reason I underestimated it was because I had a narrow eye.”
“I have no intention of blaming you. I would have been fooled if I hadn’t seen it beforehand.”
In fact, even the faculty didn’t pay attention to a single thing until he saw his true face in the sparring with the hero.
“But still, setting records over this is a completely different story. Due to the nature of the Colosseum, the monsters that get stronger the further you go-”
Persie was cut off while the sentence was flowing outside.
It must be because the monsters that appeared in the second monster wave were also shattered by Daud’s sword just like before.
‘…uh?’
She asked the question in her mind.
The situation that followed also seemed to shatter the common sense she knew.
The third wave that comes out after the second wave is also destroyed in one blow.
go on, go on, go on.
at the same pace. No matter how strong the opponent is, always with the same result.
‘…’
Was the Witchbeast something that could be beaten so easily?
Even when Conrad and her broke all-time records, they couldn’t do it that way.
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Just like cutting down weeds.
As if it was not a battle, but a simple repetitive task.
It was so absurdly easy that even the hero candidates fighting hard next to it were put to shame.
Obviously, it must be a characteristic that gets stronger as the wave continues, so why is the situation the same as before?
Are there any bugs in the system?
‘…No, no.’
It’s not like that.
It’s not that trivial.
The more I watched the images on the screen that followed, the more that feeling became more and more concrete.
‘I’m getting stronger together.’
When the opponent gets faster and stronger, that Doud Campbell guy gets faster and stronger too.
‘How could this happen…!’
While she was shaking her hands while thinking about that, the death counters of the Witchbeasts recorded on the panel were accumulating at an incredible rate.
More than 10 objects were hunted within 1 minute after starting.
By the time half of the time limit had been spent, the records of Conrad and Persie had already been broken.
Still, Doud Campbell’s pace did not slow down.
Rather, more and more rapidly.
As if the stronger the opponent, the stronger you become.
And so.
when all the time has passed.
There was so much silence that you could even hear someone breathing loudly.
[ Congratulations! Incredible feat! ]
[ You broke the record of all time! ]
[Daud Campbell & Elijah Krisanax duo succeeded in hunting a total of 100! ]
The teacup Persie was holding fell and shattered on the floor.
But no one nearby looked back at them.
Everyone was looking at the record with a bewildered expression.
“bravo.”
Inside the quiet room, only the applause of Conrad, who had a ferocious smile on his face, could be heard.
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“Well, that’s fine.”
In many ways it is.
Attributes are usually built up from actual combat experience, so it’s because the proficiency of Tristan-type swordsmanship has jumped up.
“Are you okay with this?”
Elijah, who was next to him, said that while sweeping his forehead.
Why are you giving me a pinjan?
“No, this is…”
He glared in disbelief at the papers in his hand.
Conrad with a proud expression and Persie with an enchanted expression came and delivered it.
What is written is that you will select and rent one item from Elfante’s ‘Vision Warehouse’.
“If it’s a secret storage, isn’t it a level that can only be opened at the request of the imperial family…?”
“So you must have written that it will be rented here as well. If you give it away at all, there will be a problem.”
He replied in a calm tone.
Of course, I get it ridiculously fast.
The opening of the vision warehouse itself is an event that can only be found twice in the entire game.
Both are only possible after resolving major events that occur well after the scenario. At least, it’s absolutely not something you can get when you’re a freshman.
On top of that, Percy, the head of the Faculty of Magic, has permission #1 to ‘request anything’…
‘Are you really okay?’
This is a very decent start, even by my standards as a deceased person.
“…”
As I pondered that thought, Elijah turned to me with a strange expression.
“I’ve felt it before, Sensei, you’re calm no matter what?”
“uh?”
“Everything was known in advance, everything was already planned, it was expected, something like that is always in the air. Hmm…”
He said that and stroked his chin.
what?
“Um, yes. Then you should prepare at least one surprise.”
“…What?”
“It sounds like there is something to decorate. To be honest, I had been thinking about it before, but it just became clearer during the mock battle. If I don’t apply saliva right now, it’s going to be snatched from here and there sooner or later.”
“…”
What is he saying now?
As I was looking at Elijah with a puzzled look, he grinned and held out his fist.
“…What?”
“Oh, fist bump. Don’t all men do this with their friends?”
“…”
I feel it all over again.
This guy seems to have a good affinity like in the original, but there is a strangely sloppy part somewhere.
Thinking that way, as we touched our fists, the boy smiled brightly and hurried away.
“Then, see you tomorrow, sir! I’m going to send you a letter back to your lodging!”
“…”
I’m a little worried when you say that.
That’s what I said to see you tomorrow in the first place.
< Notification of gift-related person >
▼ Elnor
[ 5 levels of trust ]
[ Reliability status change approaching! ]
[This is an important person. When the status change is successful, something special happens! ]
[D-1 until related event occurs]
▼ Elijah
[ Curiosity level 5 ]
[ Receipt is not possible yet! ]
[ Reliability status change approaching! ]
[This is an important person. When the status change is successful, something special happens! ]
[D-1 until related event occurs]
Tomorrow is the day.
A day when the main quest and character events overlap at the same time.
‘Thinking of the original, nothing special happens at this time…’
The main quest of the welcome party that I remember is only at the level of ‘Magic Beast Trouble’.
However, if there are two character events intertwined, you can’t help but be nervous.
“What are you thinking about?”
While I was immersed in my thoughts, such a question flew by.
So turn your head towards it.
There was Elnor, who was exuding a hideous look all over his body.
“…”
“…”
what.
why is this person like this
His expression is still expressionless, but seeing the wrinkles between his eyebrows and the corners of his eyes waving, he is really angry.
“Looks like you two had a good time together. Do you like that freshman named Elijah?”
“…”
So, what is it?
Seeing that the desperation is not turning on, it seems that he has no intention of hurting me, but even so, I feel like something big will happen if I don’t appease him here.
I have to say something…!
“What is that, student president?”
“Something.”
“I missed you.”
“…”
The moment Elnor shut his mouth, nonexistent words from an imaginary dictionary flashed through my mind.
It’s a real no-brainer – a synonym for Dowd Campbell.
There’s no way he’ll get eaten by saying things like this to that high-handed student council president.
“…is it.”
But the voice that said that was much softer than before.
Maybe it’s because of my mood, but my expression feels relaxed.
‘…what?’
did it work?
this?
A messed up sentence that I spat out without saying anything like this?
While I was so flustered, Elnor crossed his arms and said with a pouty expression.
“You must mean that you kept wanting to see me while I was with that freshman, right?”
“…”
I don’t mean that.
“Ah, don’t get me wrong. Not in the sense of a male-female relationship… Hmm. I said it in the sense of friendship. We’re not in a relationship yet.”
“…”
I didn’t say anything.
“…Yeah, what.”
“That’s it. Just remember your priorities.”
“…”
what priority.
what do you mean that
“Well, since I came this far, I’ll pass it on in advance. Originally, it was meant to be delivered tomorrow.”
Having said that, Elnor handed me a letter.
What else is this?
“…Make sure to open it in an unoccupied place. then.”
After saying that, Elnor sighed and disappeared.
It was quite embarrassing to hand this over.
“…”
What is it?
Like Elijah and Elnor, I don’t know what kind of letter they’re suddenly giving.
Gotta go and open it soon.
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“I’d rather not open it.”
He raises his voice like an old man who is dying.
Elijah’s letter and Elnor’s letter were opened on the desk.
What is written is the same.
A request to be her ‘partner’ at the welcome party for freshmen tomorrow.
“…”
In fact, being a partner is not a big deal in itself.
It’s just that we’re just going around and having fun together during the event. It’s a date, so to speak.
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Judging by the sentence itself, it is a scene of fresh and fresh exchanges between the sexes, but this is an event that also happened in the original game.
The favorability of the rejected party drops drastically, and later, a severe penalty comes in when proceeding with the related scenario. In fact, it’s to the point where you can say he’s dead when it’s in progress.
So, in the original work, I usually choose one of the two characters who can ‘bypass’. At least I’ll give you a choice with a person who can handle it.
“…”
But, of course, the people I relate to are the main character and the final boss.
No matter which one you choose, it feels like there is nothing but hell waiting for you. If I turn either of them into enemies, my life will be a lamp in front of the wind.
Events cannot be avoided. As I said before, this is where the ‘main quest’ took place. If you do not attend, there is a high probability of game over. death is straight
reject both? Then the penalty is accumulated on both sides. It’s also straight to death.
dilemma. slope weed.
Doud Campbell’s crisis of a lifetime.
No, if it’s a real date, it’s not unfair to be threatened with death in an alternative situation.
In the first place, in the current situation, there is no way these two would have stabbed something like this to seriously date. The checked reliability status is also at the level of ‘curiosity’ or ‘trust’. It’s not like some kind of love.
It would be more correct to see it as a matter of interest.
‘That’s why I can’t just let go and die.’
He grins and squeezes his head.
Remember, Doud Campbell.
A way to save my life without hurting either of them, anything is fine…!
“…uh.”
at that time.
A plan came into my mind.
A plan that would inevitably die if it collapsed, but if it succeeded, this situation could be overcome somehow.
“…”
It’s kind of trashy though.
In fact, the only way out is this way. It’s my life that’s at stake, and I don’t have a choice…!
Close your eyes and twist your head. Get detailed information about the event and plan accordingly.
“Can I…?”
uh.
Doesn’t it seem impossible?
“…”
Come to think of it, no matter which one you choose, you’re practically dead.
Then, what is it?
“…Shall we meet both of you?”
Can’t we just stay unnoticed by both sides?
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