65 – 65. Festival (4)
“Chi-it…!”
“Push by the numbers! There’s only one!”
In fact, the opponent was far superior in terms of numbers, so unless you knew that, you expected them to attack, and it was evidently a hit.
However, dealing with a large number of people puts a limit on the body. These people aren’t just in numbers.
Because they show a huge difference from those who forcibly use long-distance injection magic.
As well as emission-type magic and conversion-type magic, there were also a lot of strengthening-type magic, and among them there were those who were good at handling weapons, so it was difficult to deal with them individually.
However, before the damage could be accumulated, someone immediately broke in and ended the fight in an instant.
With a loud sound, compressed air spreads in the air, ringing their ears.
A word that follows right away. The gaze is naturally focused on one place.
“Stop it now.”
“No. 181…?”
What is it? As soon as that person appeared, they stopped attacking in unison.
“If you want to fight more, you’ll have to deal with me too. Are you still going to fight?”
Even if you say that, in fact, most of them will attack regardless of fire or fire when they are stained with madness.
However, they did not attack 181.
I didn’t know what she meant, but I could feel some kind of fear in the eyes of the others watching her.
‘Is it like that?’
Those eyes were those of the weak that I was accustomed to seeing.
These are the eyes of those who were severely beaten at the academy, who were frustrated and despaired after knowing the difference in strength.
These were the eyes full of fear and sadness of those who were once trampled on by the strong and frustrated and could not rise to the top.
They must have been the ones who couldn’t stand it any longer and came out of the academy.
If that’s the case, I can say for sure that the 181st that just used the aero bomb must have been the strongest among them.
If 181 had been her opponent, she would have been forced to gamble, but at least she seemed to have common sense.
As if she knew that too, she pointed at her by asking if she was directly taking out her anger on others for the things they had been through. Hearing that, how would it be? Silence inevitably ensues.
It’s not a bad situation no matter what.
Since 181 succeeded in subduing and capturing them who were trying to transform into looters, there is no greater good news than this.
It may be a coincidence, but it would be correct to say that heaven helped. Thanks to that, I bought time. I don’t know if my body was hurt.
Now that we’ve taken our breath away, the first priority is to reassure them.
“Soon, we’re going to get out of here. Officials say it’s not like there’s no plan at all.”
“What plans? Do you have any specific plans?”
“Don’t lie to me! I’ve been meaning to try something like that!”
The buzzing doesn’t stop.
Filled with rebellion and backlash, eyes of distrust and suspicion were constantly poured out. But.
“Listen and decide. Or, are you going to fight with me whether you’ll be killed or eaten?”
“”…””
At 181 warnings, once again their mouths were shut.
I don’t know why she took this side, but for now, she was like a joker card to put an end to this turmoil.
I took advantage of this opportunity to glance at the two executives behind me and sent a sign with my eyes.
“That…”
“Haa…”
I don’t have time, you guys. It’s not the time to sigh or breathe.
Soon he scratched his head at my urging eyes, and after clearing his throat a couple of times, the middle-aged executive opened his mouth first.
“It’s kind of extreme…But there’s a plan to get out of here. It just took me a while to figure it out.”
“…Really?”
“I thought you were talking about something earlier…”
“Maybe we were too sensitive. You never know…”
Then the old executive followed and opened his mouth.
“For now, please calm down. I have no respect for you for not being considerate of you, but please forgive me with great generosity. Also, the food for the festival will take some time to eat. So just a little more time I want you to give me.”
They made a fuss, but they withdrew. In fact, the last chance has come.
After a while, there was a little commotion, but those who had filled their stomachs regained their lost fighting spirit and sought a way to escape this place again.
It has reached the brink of division, but now there are no signs of deterioration.
But the problem has not been solved yet. Until you get out of here.
“Thank you for your help.”
“It’s obvious. It’s strange not to step forward.”
“You’re not hiding your voice anymore?”
“Oh yes? Ah… That…”
“It’s okay. It must have been because of circumstances.”
The charisma that used to warn the hostiles and seize people just a moment ago disappeared and returned to the time of tampering with his voice.
I know it’s embarrassing, but right now my business comes first.
“Rather than that, can you help me with just one more thing? I really need your help.”
Because the climax is supposed to be spectacular.
***
Goden, Michelle, Senia, Charlotte, Erica, Aris.
As the six members responded to this test and all occupied Class A, the long-awaited team foundation was finally granted.
Of course, only Goden knows that.
Therefore, it was safe to say that today was an anniversary, and since a festival was taking place, Goden planned to gather her members and inform them of this fact before having a toast.
“It’s important. When did you spend so much time talking about it?”
“It’s worth talking about. It’s meaningful when we’re all together.”
And I’m going to talk about something important.
Even if I don’t say it specifically, most of them are probably guessing. That it is related to the team.
“By the way, where did Aris go? Senia, do you know anything? I think you were the last to see Aris.”
“Why do you ask me that? A kid I’m not very close with.”
“Sure. Didn’t you guys reconcile then? I heard that girls get close quickly and reconcile quickly.”
“Goden, even if you reconcile, it’s the same that you don’t match your personality? It’s good to put aside the prejudice that girls will always have excellent affinity.”
At Senia’s sharp words, Goden sighed sadly, saying that he was the only man on the team.
The rest of the members said that it was fun to make fun of Goden, who had shrunk, and just smiled at that.
Unless it’s a wartime situation, he’s either a neighborhood drum with a warm impression, or a big cricket doll.
“So where did you really go? Does anyone know?”
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“I didn’t even meet him at all because I went back and forth after taking the test.”
“Likewise, I stopped by the orphanage for a while.”
When Michelle and Charlotte mention their own schedules, the only thing left is Senia who has no schedule.
The eyes of the three naturally turned back to Senia.
“…I don’t know for sure because I only saw the kid blankly after the exam. Then I urged Goden not to go and sent it off.”
“Hmm… There wasn’t much of a difference when I met him. Like back then, he was locked in his room again…”
When Goden was worried about Aris at the time, Charlotte immediately denied it.
“Ah, I checked it then. You can hang on to your worries!”
“So yes. Our cute maknae had a lot of trouble back then.”
She patted her Charlotte’s head as Michelle laughed.
“But… Isn’t that saying that no one knows where Aris went after all?”
“”…””
Then everyone at the table could not answer.
“Don’t worry. I heard you.”
“Erika?”
“Oh, welcome, Erica.”
Another person arrived and sat down at the table where the silence was turning and gave an answer.
“When I was admitted to the hospital, Aris complained so much. Aris was famous because she was defending at the academy this time, and she couldn’t earn her tuition because of newspapers and reporters. So maybe she’s doing simple requests or missions now. I think I might be in charge.”
“I guess so. After her defense battle, Aris-sister was confined to the corner of her room for a while, so she couldn’t arrange it in advance.”
“Oh, was that something?”
“Anyway, it’s Aris who is always late.”
“Then… I think I know roughly where it is.”
As the leader of the Ashrelt Merchant, Charlotte’s information was clear.
“Most of the work will be gone around this time… Aris-sister will be in charge of escorting the Merchant in preparation for this festival.”
“Wow. It’s Charlotte.”
“So you’re saying you can see Aris as soon as the festival starts?”
“Yes. I think the Lewen company that is preparing for this festival will be on their way to the academy by now. But… Should I say they’re a little late?”
“Are you late?”
“That’s… The Lewen Merchants aren’t that slow to handle things. By now, she should be showing up at the academy, but it’s normal…”
He went so far as to add that he was puzzled that none of the items for the start of the festival, which were supposed to appear one by one, did not arrive.
Not a single thing was suspicious, Charlotte expressed her doubts.
Hearing Charlotte’s words, the moment her teammates were worried about Aris again, Senia suddenly kicked her table and stood up.
“…Charlotte. The Lewen Merchant crosses the Ripoll Gorge from the county of Sirach, that is, the northwest of Lebland, right?”
“Yes? Yes…”
“That, even though it’s night, doesn’t look like the steam rising from a normal forest fire or soot to me?”
Where is the fixed gaze heading?
The place where Senia’s eyes landed was the dark smoke that slowly rose beyond the window.
The location must obviously be the Ripole Gorge just described, where Aris is entrusted with her escort duties.
It didn’t take long for the other members to kick off the table and get up.
“…I think Senia is right.”
“Splash out…Let’s hurry up.”
“I’ll inform the professors and follow you!”
Convinced that something had happened where Aris was, they headed straight for Ripole Gorge.
***
It was not only the students who confirmed the splash-out, but also the professors.
Otherwise, it led to reports from residents, and it began to be managed without developing into a bigger disaster.
─Looks like it happened inside the canyon entrance!
─It spreads so that the demonic energy cannot be condensed. However, this layer doesn’t seem very safe, so don’t use explosive magic.
─Yes!
Hearing their voices, those stranded in the canyon set off firecrackers as a signal.
“Looks like the Principality’s standing army. Besides that, I see support from the academy. It’s been a while.”
“Then…We…”
“Can we escape now…?”
“Of course.”
Now he shows a relieved face and sweeps away his sleepy heart.
The tired faces that looked like everything they ate would come back to life, but now the blood returns to them, and I see people whose legs are loosened and collapsed.
At this moment, as soon as everyone’s long-awaited escape from the canyon was confirmed, they began to cry bitterly.
The tears didn’t stop, and they continued to cry even with a choked voice.
“Thank you for your hard work. Mr. 181.”
“Ah, yes…”
The porter of room 229 approached and said so.
“Haa. The plan was vague, so I wondered what to do in the middle. But, it went smoothly because you helped me convince the rest of the people. It’s all thanks to you.”
That can’t be.
I wanted to refute him right away, saying that it could never happen.
All she did was scare them and cast her magic on the wagon with her magic stones at the timing he gave the signal.
At best, the limit was to balance the forces so that they could unite as much as possible.
“…Not me.”
“Yes? What?”
“I didn’t do it, you did it. It wasn’t invented by the executives, it was proved by you!”
I just couldn’t get over it. He was distinctly different.
It was he who succeeded in convincing and uniting them, as well as making their absurd plan a success.
Not too long ago, he wasn’t the only one who showed his shortcomings in a similar situation.
“It’s you who made this plan based on complex theories a success, so why blame me?!”
As if he hadn’t expected such a reaction to come out, he sent a puzzled look.
It was a word that was poured out in anger, but after seeing the other person’s bewildered reaction, I felt sorry for myself and lost my anger again.
‘I made it in the end… I made this mistake again…’
Her hands were already clutching the cloth covering her face as if tore it apart. Had she been ripped open, her face might have been exposed.
What someone pointed out as emotional was right on point.
Since you’ve already talked half-heartedly, wouldn’t he have recognized your voice? Even that kind of anxiety lingers.
Fortunately, perhaps the worst was averted, he did not specifically point out this and inquire.
“…I’m sorry. I guess I’ve become sensitive because of this.”
“Uh… Well… No. It could be.”
After that, I felt awkward for a while and couldn’t say anything.
The personnel who came to the rescue from the outside are finished with the probation, and the light begins to be seen at the entrance that was blocked.
It means that the time to break up with him has come.
‘If I hadn’t made a mistake, we would have parted happily…’
Nevertheless, he came up first and crossed his hand again. To raise my body from squatting.
…Really, he was a kind person. To the point that his chest ached.
“…Thank you.”
“You worked hard being locked up. There’s a festival going on at the academy, so it might be okay to relax there.”
“I will.”
Those who escaped are almost at the end.
He is also slowly walking outside, wearing work clothes No. 229.
“Over there!”
“Yes?”
“Can I ask you… Just one question?”
Originally, we shouldn’t catch him here, we should just let him go.
But… I really wanted to ask. Besides, now or never.
“…I’d like to borrow your brilliance. I won’t get a chance to ask you this time.”
Because I’ll never be able to meet and talk to him like this again.