Chapter 68 Reaction
Time passed, the day of the joint mission.
Constell’s students gathered on the field.
This joint mission, which has been held annually, is primarily training for first-year students.
Freshmen who have just arrived at Constell form a simple team and experience professional duties in a small way according to the advice and help of their seniors.
Therefore, Frontier, who is a sophomore, had to lead the new students he will meet as a team this time.
Of course, Frontier wasn’t too concerned about this. He has a lot of experience fighting monsters outside and beyond the inside monsters, and he can teach him about tracking and releasing traps without lack of theory, workshop, and analysis he learned from Constell.
Yes.
The problem was not with Frontier.
“There is nothing to learn from someone who has been strengthened in a cowardly way!”
“… … .”
The freshman, who had teamed up with Frontier, pointed him as soon as he saw his face.
Her name is Roxy Taylor. At the time of the skill test, he was a wizard who was on the same team with Pierrot and Dier.
“There was a time when I admired you! But it actually got stronger through mana infusion. I’m sorry, Sloth!”
Roxy exclaimed proudly with her clear eyes and her voice. Of course, the team had not yet started training, so everyone around heard the voice and looked at it.
Frontier thought.
While Dier was fighting him, the rumors that Frontier had a mana shot were false, but Roxy, on the other hand, is convinced that the mana shot is genuine.
People’s views are so different even when they see the same thing.
‘There is no point in trying to convince him here.’
There’s no way I’m persuaded, and I can’t help the people around me get upset over hearing Roxy’s words.
Frontier shrugged and said.
“You don’t have to learn from me. There is also a senior in the third grade on the team, so you can learn from that person. I will not get involved.”
“No, I won’t even if you don’t say it.”
Roxy quietly lowered her hand and responded.
It seems that people are more embarrassed than I thought. Roxy didn’t know.
Even though everyone pretends not to be, they are paying attention to the existence of Frontier. So, if Roxy says something like that out loud, of course, all eyes are on her.
“So, who is our team’s third-year senior?”
“Well. The lottery is over, so I think we will be able to find them soon.”
The way the team was formed was the same as last year. A team of people with the same alphabet selected from lots. Frontier drew an ‘A’ from the lot.
Frontier felt something ominous from the moment he picked ‘A’.
Of course, there is no meaning in the alphabet, but somehow, it was because I immediately remembered who the 3rd grader was the most suitable for the alphabet of A.
“hi.”
And the man came to them fluttering swallows.
“nice to meet you. It’s Elin Evans.”
“… … .”
Frontier looked at Elin with cold eyes. As always, Elin had transparent and insensitive eyes.
“Hey, student council president!”
Roxy’s eyes twinkled as if thrilled. Elin smiled slightly, looking at Roxy as if the reaction was familiar.
“yes. Temporary though. nice to meet you.”
“I, I! I respect the student council president! It’s an honor to be on the same team!”
“Respect, I’m not even a wizard.”
Elin is a prosecutor. A swordsman who also boasts of transcendental skills.
However, Roxy shook her head as if it was inconceivable.
“no! What I admire is not as a wizard, but for Elin-senpai’s spirit of improvement and attitude! To be able to reach that level only with pure swordsmanship, in my heart, I will always keep it in my heart, so I made up my mind and decided… … !”
Roxy was so moved that Roxy began to speak more and more strangely.
“okay, thanks. It would be an honor to be able to motivate a child like you.”
“Oh, no, no! I am, I am truly the greatest honor… … !”
Elin stroked Roxy’s hair. While Roxy looked at Elin with twinkling eyes, Elin turned to Frontier.
“Long time no see, Frontier.”
“It’s been a while, Elin-senpai.”
“Is the winter barrier okay?”
“It was cold. How was the pro intern?”
“I’m not tired.”
Ha, they both looked at each other, smiling helplessly with similar expressions. It is the eyes of comradeship.
Beep!
Then the whistle blew, and the teacher on the podium opened his mouth.
“Then let’s start the joint mission from now on. The important thing in this mission is—”
The teacher repeated what Frontier had heard last year, almost similar to what he had said last year. Meanwhile, Elin said.
“The rumors aren’t good these days, Frontier.”
“My rumors are always bad.”
“That’s right.”
Elin said no more.
Frontier’s carefree answer. Hearing it was enough.
Just then, Roxy pulled Frontier’s sleeve.
“Don’t pretend to be friends with the president.”
“… … .”
He’s a really annoying guy.
“And this time, there is one difference from last year.”
At that moment, the teacher said something a little different.
“The stage of the joint mission last year was in the woods. In it, all the teams moved individually. So, small accidents occurred where the eyes of the teacher could not reach. Of course, the job of a professional always comes with injuries, sometimes at risk. But it’s dangerous to have unexpected variables in your training now.”
Hearing those words, Frontier thought of Edwin. At that time, during a joint mission, a demon attacked Edwin, who had lost his mind for a moment.
Of course, Frontier and Queenie helped solve it safely, but it must have been that the Frontier team wasn’t the only one.
“So, after accepting the strong opinion appeal of the student council president, we changed the field through the meeting.”
Simultaneously with the teacher’s words, a large Weezerview came up on the podium. Soon the screen turned on.
“This field is the city.”
High and large buildings were densely lined up on the screen. Of course no one was there. The scenery was similar to that of the final exam, but the buildings were much denser.
‘I always think about it.’
After Frontier came to this world, there is something new about him.
Constell’s ‘Field’ is the most ‘game’ among the settings of this game Etius.
Despite its enormous scale and freely changing terrain and environment, no one knows the principle and structure of the field. You don’t even know who’s in charge and who’s planning.
Obviously, some of Constell’s teachers or staff will do it, but it is questionable whether even Zodiac Osprey would be able to create a new map every time on a scale that accommodates almost all of Constell’s grades.
“Being a professional is about destroying monsters and saving people at the same time. If you guys become pros and do ‘accident response’ work, the places you’ll see the most are urban areas with a lot of citizens. The city and nature have different ways of understanding and remembering the map. This experience will help you get to know them better.”
Hearing that explanation, Frontier asked Elin.
“Is that really changed because your senior appealed strongly?”
“yes. right.”
Elin replied calmly.
Those still indifferent eyes, Frontier was a little concerned.
* * *
Even if the field has changed from forest to city, the mission is the same.
Pursue the monsters and annihilate them faster. However, the record is not important as this is for the purpose of educating new students.
Of course, it would be annoying if the monster you were tracking was caught by another team, but if you just chase another monster, that’s all.
Besides, unlike the forest, the city area has a clear view, so you can see the other teams. No matter how many buildings there are, if the goal is the same anyway, there will inevitably arise a situation where teams encounter each other.
Yes, though.
“… … Too many.”
“I know.”
Frontier and Elin murmured as they flowed as they walked.
Roxy tilted her head.
“Well, how many?”
“Other teams. There are a lot of them around.”
At those words, Roxy glanced left and right. Of course, there are a few teams that come into view. But it’s not that much to say.
“Hide. In a building, behind a pole, on a rooftop, or from a great distance.”
“Hey, is that really true? President?”
At Frontier’s explanation, Roxy looked at Elin and asked again. His determination not to believe even the slightest bit of words from Frontier stood out.
“yes. Everyone pretends not to be following me. The reason is, of course.”
“It’s me.”
Frontier said with a sigh.
Everyone wants to see what kind of skills Frontier will show. Exactly what should I say to monitor?
‘I’d rather be fine. Because that’s what I learned from Dier anyway.’
From the outset, Frontier intended to appeal that he had nothing to do with mana injections.
Because of that, he tried to fight without mana, and for that he learned to hide his mana from Dier.
“──Well.”
While walking for a while, Frontier drew a short sword.
“What, what?”
“Monster, it’s nearby.”
“Yes?”
Roxy looked around again. Not a single cat, let alone a monster, was seen. No, it’s natural for cats not to be seen.
Above all else, there is no tension in the other teams, but Frontier is talking about monsters alone.
“Well, what are you misunderstanding? It doesn’t look like a monster… … .”
“He’s a guy who hides his presence well. They seem to be careful not to leave footprints, and besides, in urban areas, there are fewer traces than in the forest.”
Footprints, traces?
Roxy frowned even more at Frontier’s words.
I’ve never seen anything like that before. Elin didn’t say anything. The other teams are still chatting, let alone fighting.
“When did you find the footprints?”
“Well. 10 minutes ago.”
Roxy opened her mouth in disbelief.
“Then, shouldn’t I tell you sooner?”
“You won’t believe what I say.”
… … That’s it.
If I had heard it then, I would have dismissed it as nonsense.
“… … frontier. To be honest, I don’t know either. Are there really any monsters nearby?”
Elin said. Like other teams, she could not read the signs of monsters.
Seeing this, Frontier nodded as if convinced.
“It is, too. I think I know what the purpose of this monster is and what the model is.”
“… … Model?”
When Elin asked a question, Frontier nodded.
“Senior, do you remember the monster case outside last year?”
“… … That eleven students who were in third grade at that time died?”
One of the hordes of monsters outside had fallen out and was culled. He used obstacles and darkness to hide himself and secretly killed students.
Even though Quinnier, who received the information from Frontier, took action in advance, that degree was dead.
“This monster is him. To be more precise, it’s his deterioration version.”
In a simple joint mission, there is no way a monster similar to that would pop out. Even though the possibility of realization in the field is second to none, even the 3rd graders at the time were monsters who lost their lives.
He probably has less stamina, strength, and speed than him. In short, less risky.
“However.”
Frontier glanced around. The still air is still relaxed, and you can feel the existence of monsters alone, and the strange scenery that raises the tension.
“It’s just as close as it gets in its concealment ability.”
* * *
Exactly five minutes later.
Whoops!
Frontier inserted the short sword into the monster’s chest.
Inside the building, the guy who was looking for an opportunity between the ceiling and the darkness created by the walls, on the contrary, lost his way out because of the walls and the ceiling and gave his life in an instant to the frontier who attacked him.
Crook… … .
The monster died without even making a scream.
When Frontier drew his short sword and set the monster aside, his huge body full of hair caught his eye first.
Sharp teeth and claws, a long nose, and sharp eyes. It looked like a wolf without any doubt. just standing on two legs.
“Yeah, it’s this guy.”
“… … Awesome, hey.”
Roxy muttered involuntarily, and then abruptly covered her mouth. She was also aware of the Constell case last year.
The news that a walking wolf had killed the Constell students roared around for a while.
Constell’s students play an important role in the future of the country’s security and security, because their death meant citizens’ unrest.
Knowing in advance that Frontier was the wolf, he recognized it earlier than anyone else and killed it. It doesn’t even use mana.
“Roxy.”
“Hot, yep.”
When the Frontier called, Roxy responded quickly. When he saw the appearance of Frontier facing the monster without using mana, his attitude changed completely.
“What would other students think of this?”
“uh… … yes?”
“Do you still think I got a mana shot?”
At those words, Roxy thought something was going on for a moment, but then realized it. That’s right, that’s why you killed a monster without using mana.
Frontier’s current method is the closest to the standard for dispelling rumors. Realizing that, Roxy thought for a moment.
Of course, Roxy herself had just begun to doubt the truthfulness of the rumors about Frontier’s movements. That’s true. But.
“… … That, okay?”
Will that really work for all the students who saw this scene? If so, I don’t know. Rumors are true because the truth doesn’t matter that much.
I’ve heard that it’s ten times more difficult to silence a rumor than to break it.
So just thinking about it, maybe I have to show the same thing to my students dozens of times… … ?
“It’s okay, Frontier.”
Then Elin said.
“Because I know. That you didn’t get a mana shot.”
At Elin’s words, Frontier smiled bitterly.
“I’m glad that you even know me.”
“I am the student council president. Jung The students will come out if they think it’s dangerous, because you’re going to shout no, hard. it’s okay.”
That was a very strong word. Unlike Elin, she was a very active supporter.
“… … So, is the joint mission over?”
Roxy asked.
“What is it? I’ve caught a monster, so I’ve completed the mission. It would be nice to be number one.”
“Perhaps it will. This monster, perhaps the original intention was to see how it would react when attacked first. I never thought I’d find it and kill it first.”
In fact, this monster is on the cautious side, so it takes a lot of time to set its own timing.
Until then, in fact, this field was just peaceful, but only Frontier struck the players and cleared the monsters.
“Wow, that’s first place!”
“right. It doesn’t really mean anything.”
“I can! If the record is this fast, the teachers will surely-”
That time when Roxy was unadornedly happy.
thud-
Frontier and Elin frowned at the sudden intensity of mana.
‘This feeling, I’m used to it.’
It was similar to Jacob’s Mana Appearance I saw at Terst Department Store with Selena a while ago.
But the problem was not in one place. A similar increase in mana was felt in all directions of this field.
All of the monsters in the field are… … !
Elin exclaimed.
“Roxy! Come out of the building!”
“Yes Yes?”
“It’s dangerous here. You have to go to the place where the son-in-law is open! Go and join the other teams!”
“Hey, join me, what’s your mission?”
“This is an emergency! You don’t have to worry about that anymore!”
“Ah, yes!”
Roxy heard Elin’s words and quickly ran out of the building.
Roxy couldn’t make a proper judgment because the situation was so urgent.
Why did Elin let her go out alone?
What is the reason the two remain in the building as they are?
“… … under.”
Frontier looked at Roxy who had left, and burst out laughing.
And I saw Elin. Elin was also silently looking at Frontier.
Frontier spoke as a test.
“Are we going to help? Another team.”
It was natural. Roxy alone is hard. In order to inform other teams of the situation and deal with it, the talented Elin and Frontier need to take an active role.
“… … .”
But Elin remained silent.
Frontier closed his eyes. Fatigue came rushing in, then gradually subsided with his long exhalations.
And the eyes of Frontier, who opened their eyes, were darkened like a cold cavity.
“senior.”
“Don’t worry too much, Frontier.”
Elin’s mouth opens,
aah-!
Powerful mana gushed out from Elin.
“Frondier got a mana shot with no side effects or symptoms? I can’t. I know better than anyone.”
Constell’s best swordsman, Elin.
As if it was the reaction, Elin had very little mana originally.
Mana surged like a storm from Elin like that.
“Because that’s me.”
…Why? Elin-senpai… 🙁
Ah