261 – Preparation (1)
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As the hot summer passes, fall has arrived.
The weather at United Academy is generally warm, but surprisingly, there are four distinct seasons.
Like any country, when it’s hot it’s crazy hot and when it’s cold it’s crazy cold. That’s why it snows in winter.
Generally, in places with four distinct seasons, the size of animals or insects is generally small. By reducing the size, energy efficiency is increased.
However, that is not the case due to the magical power emanating from the Forest of Chaos. Whether it’s a monster, an animal, or a bug, they’re all big.
Anyway, as fall approaches, it is time for students’ school uniforms to change and their lifestyle habits to change as well.
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“Sister.”
“Huh?”
“Do you like winter or summer?”
Time passes by and the final exam is just around the corner. The weather got cooler and then started to get cold.
In the meantime, I study theory, do training, etc. We thoroughly prepared for the upcoming events.
Now that we’ve eliminated all of the devil’s magic circles, all that’s left is to wait for their attack.
Because we had to talk to people, we needed to gather in one place.
‘It’s a shame that it’s Lord’s residence.’
As I said before, now it is no different from a meeting plaza.
Obviously, the Lord is a swordsman and the president, but he comes and goes as if it were a private room, which makes me feel a little sorry.
Even though Rod didn’t really care, he couldn’t help but notice.
“I am winter.”
“Huh? You’re from Tatar. Do you still like winter?”
“Just because we’re Tatars doesn’t mean we don’t have winter. We’re used to the heat, it’s not something we like.”
Kara answered Luna’s question. In fact, even in the desert, it rains or snows.
What’s more, unlike the day, the night in the desert is crazy cold. One of the terrains with the largest daily temperature difference is the desert.
“But it didn’t snow. I saw snow for the first time since I came here.”
“You are pure.”
“Is that a compliment or are you being sarcastic?”
“Hmm… Appreciation?”
Luna Luna’s mouth doesn’t stop even in the fall. It’s still the same.
Still, the kid is nice, so it’s definitely not sarcastic. She seems a bit fed up.
Kara looked at Luna with her eyes full of suspicion and then turned her head. Familiar faces are gathered here now.
Luna and Kara, Ellie and Grace, and finally me and Rod. Instead, Ellie and Rod are absent.
Two people are in the kitchen making tea. A cup of tea with bitter herbs will be brought to you soon.
“I also like winter. Summer is so hot that I sweat.”
“Ah. Are you talking down here?”
At Grace’s words, Kara pointed to the area under her breasts. The so-called bottom chest.
Grace nodded her head where Kara pointed to her.
“Yes. I really hate it when I wear clothes that don’t breathe. I have to take care of them every day.”
“I agree with that. I don’t know if I sweat in other places, but it’s really annoying here.”
It is one of the joys and sorrows of people with big breasts. Even if I just stay still, I sweat.
Grace and Kara are especially annoying because they are larger than average.
‘Isn’t it worse for Ellie?’
Ellie is on a different level, so she must be uncomfortable in many ways. She has a body that makes fighting itself almost impossible.
It was while I was thinking about that. Since I was a man, I didn’t say anything, but there was one person in particular who was quiet.
Luna should have said something in the first place. She seemed to have no sympathy at all, so she was trying hard to pretend not to know.
And Kara is not going to miss this. Kara, who was sitting right next to her, put her arm around Luna’s shoulder.
“Our Luna doesn’t know what she’s talking about, right?”
“······No? I’m sweating too?”
“As much as us?”
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For some reason, Luna’s mouth was tightly shut. It’s very rare.
But she probably knows. This fight is a fight you will definitely lose.
You can tell by looking at your breasts and feeling glum. I also had nothing to say, so I shut her mouth.
“Anyway, Sivar. Sivar, do you like summer or winter?”
Kara became triumphant and asked me a question. I answered that question straight away.
“Summer.”
“Summer? Why?”
“There was nothing to eat this winter. I’m hungry.”
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Kara’s expression became as hard as stone at my answer. It seemed like she had unintentionally suffered from Tallulah.
But I was just answering the facts as they are. Food is plentiful in summer, but very little in winter.
Predators do not come out to prepare for winter, and herbivores have almost disappeared.
Because of this, the first winter I was so hungry that I almost died. I survived by eating grass.
“How did you survive? It must have been very difficult.”
“Mushrooms and bugs. When you dig, a big slug comes out.”
“Wow…”
I don’t know about mushrooms, but I have a trauma with bugs. Grace frowned and retched.
Still, there is nothing as nutritious as slugs in winter. Otherwise, he invaded Porori’s territory and stole acorns.
I wasn’t even caught. Porori is also very short-lived, but since it hibernates, you can sneak in there.
Wouldn’t it have been okay to take that opportunity and kill him? It was impossible because I was too weak at the time.
“I brought tea. It’s a decoction of herbs that replenish energy, so it’ll be good for your body.”
While we were chatting and playing with each other, Ellie brought tea. Rod was already holding a teacup.
I stared at the steaming car. Just looking at it made me feel bitter.
“It will be delicious because it is sweet and not bitter.”
“Really?”
“Yes. It’s really sweet.”
Ellie sensed my feelings and urged me to eat it quickly. I hesitated a bit and then took a sip.
It was really sweet. Herbs usually have a bitter taste, but I don’t know what they put in them.
“It’s really sweet. What kind of herbs did they put in it?”
“It’s good for stamina.”
“··· ···”
“It’s a joke.”
I don’t think it’s a joke. I looked at the teacup with a slightly embarrassed expression.
The color of the tea was dark purple, very similar to the bokbunja that was eaten on Earth.
Bokbunja tends to have a deeper flavor than blueberry. Moreover, it feels like a mixture of sweet and bitter.
‘It’s fine as long as it’s delicious.’
It’s good for your health and tastes good too. There is no reason not to drink this.
If the urge to urinate becomes noticeably stronger, you should drink more often. I think maybe I drink loads too often.
“Everyone is here. Let’s have a chat then.”
I guess the setup is over, Rod said as he sat down next to me.
We usually gather here every weekend, but we rarely get together like this.
In the current case, it was gathered because the load called it directly. So most of them had confused expressions.
“The reason I called you is that it is a somewhat sensitive issue. At the same time, I called you because I can trust you.”
“Is this a serious story?”
Rod nodded heavily in response to Grace’s question.
With that one heavy nod, everyone took a listening stance.
I had a hunch. I guess he’s trying to bring up a situation that will happen in the future.
People here tend to stick together, so you can trust them.
“It’s a serious story. It’s also related to my health.”
“Health? Ah, now that I think about it…”
“There was talk that the president’s health was not good.”
Rod had been in poor health since his first semester.
Not only did he cough a lot, but he also felt like he was lacking strength.
Furthermore, Rod was quite old, so there was a chance that he would be treated as a minor soldier.
“Yes, but someone was intentionally harming my health.”
“Yes?”
“What do you mean? President?”
As expected, the reaction came out as expected. Luna and Ellie were not upset because they had already known about the problem.
Soon, Rod began to explain his situation. A doctor I knew deliberately prescribed dangerous herbs.
Thanks to Porori and I, we belatedly realized that it was a dangerous herb, and thanks to Ellie’s treatment, her condition improved.
“Who on earth did such a thing? Could it be in the East?”
“No, it’s not a political issue. It’s a more dangerous issue than that.”
“If it’s more dangerous…”
“Devil.”
The devil was mentioned in Rod’s mouth. At that mention, the eyes of everyone except Luna and I widened.
Ellie only knows about her poisoning, but has no idea that this is connected to the devil.
‘Anyway, did Luna tell you?’
As soon as the devil is mentioned, their eyes turn to me, so it seems like they know something about it.
There is no doubt. Since this is the origin of this body, I can’t help but look at it.
“The devil instigated the doctor and was slowly poisoning me. The purpose was to remove me from power in the future.”
“Leaving the force? Even if the president leaves the force, there’s nothing the devils can do.”
Kara brought out her correct opinion. I can’t even imagine that the devil would invade the academy.
This is natural, and the monument is holding up like a mountain right now. It is impossible for the devil to attack unless you ‘break down’ that thing.
Rod also seemed to be concerned about this and opened his mouth in a slightly cautious voice.
“That’s something I sympathize with. However, there are little signs that a demon will attack the academy. Sivar and Luna found the evidence.”
“If it is evidence…”
“Luna.”
“Yes.”
At Rod’s instructions, Luna got up from her seat and headed somewhere.
Next, I brought several items, starting with small statues and ending with stock plates.
Originally, I was planning to bring the Hero’s Eye as well, but I put it on hold for a while. Since there is so much controversy, it seems difficult to persuade.
“These are the things. Grace, you are a wizard, so you must feel something.”
“I’m sure… I have to look closely to see it, but I can feel the magic energy. But it’s so faint that it doesn’t seem to mean much…”
“There is a magic circle drawn by the devil engraved on it. Now, that’s because the circle is broken.”
Rod explained the circumstances so far one by one. The situation was so unbelievable that even the explanation was long.
But surprisingly, everyone got over it easily, and funnily enough, it was because of me.
“Of course… I understand because Sibar is here too.”
“Wait a minute. We haven’t talked about that yet…”
“I heard something from Rize. There’s no need to worry.”
Just as Luna was about to panic, Rod spoke. From the looks of it, Rize had told me in advance.
However, I have absolutely nothing to do with the demons’ attack. The attack was prepared slowly by the devil, and I only recently entered the school.
Still, I can’t relax. Perhaps the demons could postpone their attack and target this body.
“It may be hard to believe, but all these things are true. The invasion of demons will happen sooner or later.”
“Then… What should I do? Tell the academy in advance…”
“No. Then the devil might hide.”
Rod shook his head in denial. Although it’s unfortunate, it’s better for the Academy not to know.
If the devil finds out about this, they will hide everything. Maybe they could target Rod after he dies naturally.
Devils do not have life, but their lifespan is infinite. Although it is paradoxical, it is a similar principle to the undead.
“Everything I told you is true and the truth. I just want you to know that. I have no reason to lie.”
“Then… What should we do?”
“Given the circumstances, there is a high possibility that demons will attack at the end of the year. According to Sivar’s testimony, demons have appeared in the forest.”
Rod mentioned hunters. An incident that would have killed Porori if he had not been careful.
Luckily, I have regained my strength now and all that remains is to return to the forest. However, it was decided to leave it at the academy for now.
When the devil attacks at the end of the year, Porori will be a great force. It looks funny because the squirrel is a powerhouse.
“In that sense, I will help you prepare until then. You can think of it as special training.”
“Special training?”
“Yes. I will teach you as much as I can. It will be difficult for Grace since she has a different job, but she will teach you magic efficiency.”
“It’s enough. But for other people…”
“It would be best to only hint to people you trust. Just say something is likely to happen at the end of the year.”
Roughly speaking, it means telling omens only to your friends. If you say it too openly, they won’t believe you.
Most people are loud-mouthed, so it would be okay to tell them.
“We can start right away today. Kara, let’s start with you.”
“Yes, I understand.”
I thought the story was over. Kara followed after Rod.
Grace and Ellie also decided to follow behind them and wait.
Naturally, the people left were me and Luna. I asked Luna quietly before she stood up.
“Luna.”
“Huh?”
“Where is that? Snow.”
The hero’s eyes were left to Luna. Grace and I live together, so it’s best to leave it to her.
Luna said, “Ah,” As if she realized something.
“You mean that? That…”
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“··· ···”
No. Why aren’t you saying anything?
“······Where did you put it?”
“Hey.”
This b*tch.