Episode 45
The current time is 4:00 PM.
At this point, there is only an hour left until 5 o’clock, when the treasure hunt ends.
“Can I stay like this?”
“I don’t think walking around will change anything.”
“It is, though.”
sniffling.
After descending the Tower of Truth, I and Hira were sipping tea at the campus tea table.
Since Euril forced me down saying that I’m fine now, now that it’s like this, I need to get back to the main topic.
Usually, when a male student is sitting in this seat, it doesn’t fit the atmosphere at all, but seeing as he is receiving enthusiastic attention even while the treasure hunt is in progress, it seems that it doesn’t matter.
As an aside, I’m used to it now that I can even distinguish the taste of tea. This is white tea.
“How about you? Did you find some?”
“I wasn’t looking very hard. I couldn’t even watch the 0th division.”
“It sucks.”
Hagiya Hira has no penalty points, and money is so much that it would be embarrassing to be the second best student among students, so there is no need to be enthusiastic about treasure hunting.
“I mean, this doesn’t make sense at all.”
The news of the discovery of the dragon heart has not yet been heard.
I was right in my prediction that it wasn’t just a matter of luck.
But how do you find this?
It is an object that does not even appear in ＜Academy Summer Turge＞. While I have been grounded and confident in my actions so far, I am vulnerable to these variables.
“What if I can’t find anyone like this?”
Hira asked me while I was thinking for a while with my chin resting on my chin.
“If it was Meiji Kanin, wouldn’t it be sent back to the lab as it is?”
“The Rocks just need that.”
“It’s a dragon heart.”
Tuck, Tuck. I think as I tap the table with my fingers.
Even if it wasn’t planned, I’m sure I’ll regret it forever if I miss it.
Since it is a game with 10 levels as the maximum in the first place, the gap between levels is huge, but the value of being able to raise it unconditionally beyond even the growth limit is indescribable.
It’s a plan. Once you’ve secured it, you can set anything up… … .
“Whoops, that’s fun.”
“ok?”
“I knew there would be nothing the Rocks didn’t know. There are parts that are blocked.”
Hira said with a thin smile.
“I don’t know if it will help, but let’s think about it together, shall we?”
“I am grateful. First of all, the conditions I thought of were roughly like this.”
Because I know Kanin’s personality well, I can bet on conditions that are somewhat reliable.
So first. Opportunities are fair.
“There won’t be a big difference between good and bad depending on the starting point.”
It wasn’t simply hidden. As for things that have not been discovered so far, the chances are relatively fair. so that anyone can get it.
Like the recommendation letter from the dean, which is number 001, it seems that a unique idea will play an important role.
“But he must have wanted a student who excelled more than others.”
second. Nevertheless, students with excellent magical achievements will definitely have an advantage.
Although Kanin cares about all his students without exception, he puts more effort into teaching better students. The main character is taught separately.
There’s no way that Kanin himself didn’t know the value of Dragon Heart, and then he must have provided some clue… … .
“It is difficult.”
“Honestly, I’ve given up halfway.”
Because it wasn’t planned.
Of course, if I can’t find it, I’ll regret it, but I don’t think there’s a setback in my plans.
I was thinking of doing as much as I could, and if someone other than me found it, I would carefully look at the abduction.
“Well… … . Not sure if that’s related.”
But, Hira suddenly said something like that.
“Do you remember the first time the professors explained it?”
“If the door is closed, there is nothing inside, something like that?”
“yes. I thought it was so at the time, but now that I think about it, there is something strange about it.”
“What is it?”
“Treasure that Rocks and the other students found. Was there any other form besides the note?”
“It was all notes.”
You cannot hide the treasure itself.
In the case of expensive research materials, there are many things that are difficult to manage, and above all, large ones cannot be properly hidden.
So replace it with a ‘note’ with a number… … .
‘You’ll find something with a three-digit number instead.’
The professor who was explaining the rules of the treasure hunt must have said that.
As Hira said, it’s strange to think about it now.
‘something’?
“Why not ‘note’?”
“Yes? You could just say it was a note, and you wouldn’t have to say ‘something’.”
Even though it was quite old since it was a script I made in the beginning, I remember clearly specifying it as a ‘note’.
It’s a small detail, but it’s definitely a difference from the game.
“To be honest, it’s more like an embarrassing part. In fact, this broad word choice is a traditional trick of politicians.”
“So you noticed.”
“My mother often told me. Even if you notice it, all you have to do is ask for a correction to catch a specific category, but if you miss it, it will be a big deal.”
“Hmm.”
I received a lot of help in an unexpected part. This is a different story.
“If there is something other than a note.”
“That something must also meet the two conditions that Rox said.”
a fair crack of the whip.
clear edge.
There are other things that fit this contradictory condition. I’ll add more questions I’ve been putting off for a while.
“And so are the numbers.”
“No. 000.”
“yes. I could have just postponed the dean’s recommendation to number 002. The number 000 is not usually treated as an official number.”
He wouldn’t have been particularly interested in treasure hunting, but Hira had the same questions as me.
“I couldn’t edit the number written on the object. There is a special reason why it must have been number 000.”
“It looks like 000 in the first place, but it wasn’t actually a number… … What about that assumption?”
I quietly close my eyes and think.
After hearing Hira’s words, there was one thing that immediately came to mind.
‘It’s not like I’m hiding it, but it seems like everyone hasn’t told me. The badges on your conquests are made of a special material.’
gaze down It was a badge embroidered on the left chest.
“Rox?”
“… … That’s true.”
I let out a dejected laugh.
I took off the name tag secured with the clip and looked at the back. Yes, it was never made to look like a number.
‘There are three holes in the back. It’s the seat where the magic stone was implanted.’
‘I knew it first.’
‘Thanks to this, it does not burn or rot in water. Even if the bones melt after being eaten by monsters, the nameplate will be fine.’
‘… … okay.’
a fair crack of the whip.
It is given to all, without one exception. It’s something every student at Summer Turge has.
clear edge.
The only one who showed me the dragon heart was me, Lockstrin Aindarok.
The person who explained the nameplate directly was also the Rockstrin Aindarok.
“You should do your best to show favoritism.”
It is impossible for a normal student to find the meaning hidden in such a trivial word.
I wonder if they are the children of the central political family who jumped into the social world even at a young age and waged political battles.
In addition, the fact that I am close to Hira Yuksilla, who is receiving attention with every move, is nothing new to professors who are not students.
“No way, number 000… … .”
“okay. This is it.”
[●●●]
On the back of the nameplate, there are three round holes for inserting magic stones.
From the beginning, Kanin had intended to give me the Dragon Heart.
* * *
“Please submit the treasures you find here by number!”
At 5 p.m., the treasure hunt was over. All the students gathered in the auditorium, handed in the notes they found, and recorded their names.
“The students whose names are being called from now on are those in the 10th division or lower who have found the treasure. Everyone will be curious about where you found it, so just let me know.”
“Everyone, please congratulate us with strong applause. After remembering it, you can get Jinridang later, right?”
Wow, there was loud applause.
In fact, Jinridang sales are expected to increase for the time being. There’s really no other place to spend money in Summer Turge.
I took care of the note number 009 I received from Euril, so my name was not called.
That’s how the names of the students from number 10 to number 2 are called.
“No. 001. Frid Rapid.”
Oh oh. This time, admiration mixed with applause. Everyone looked curious.
“Where was treasure number 001, the dean’s recommendation?”
“This is the dean’s office.”
“yes? The dean’s office? Ahh.”
The reaction of the students was not much different from that of the professor in charge of the program.
After listening to it, I can’t help but wonder why I didn’t know this. Of course, in reality, it would have been difficult to recall even if given much more time.
At that moment, Frid met my eyes for a moment. I shook my head softly.
Is it a secret that I told you?
“The back door of the main building connected to the faculty cafeteria was open, but I thought it might be open for professors eating late, but I went in just in case.”
“We, the professors, were kicked out of the main building. It wasn’t that we didn’t want to use it, but was the main building open too?”
“There were definitely a lot of students digging up the flower beds near the main building! Can you elaborate a bit more?”
In general, when students visit the main building, which has almost no access, all professors and faculty members are kicked out, and only Dean Wirain stays alone.
“I looked all the way to the third floor, but all other rooms were closed, and only the dean’s office on the first floor was open.”
The Dean’s Office at Summertage is the office of Wehrane Mage Bruntelli.
In addition to the overall work of the bachelor, it is well known that as a wizard, he is a person who has a considerable influence on the magical world, so his daily routine is extremely busy.
Do you have the courage to storm into Wirain’s office? … .
but what
I don’t know about that.
“So I just went in.”
I told you to go in. Is not it?
“Ahaha, that’s reckless.”
“It’s a bit like a forbidden place, so I don’t go near it very often if I’m not on business.”
“Come to think of it, was it four years ago? Has Professor Katrina ever been arrested for making loud shoes?”
“That’s why professors don’t wear shoes that make noise. If you hear footsteps on campus, don’t forget it’s the dean.”
The hall was filled with laughter thanks to a hack that was rarely used.
In any case, that’s how Werain’s place is in and out of Summer Turge. Frid’s actions were enough to be called reckless.
“Was the dean inside?”
“Yes. But it was because I entered it after searching the flower beds. It was hot, so I took off my robe… … .”
As a rule, the name tag should be attached to the robe. To Frid, who was only wearing a shirt like that, Wirain, who was sitting and working, said.
‘Frid Rapid.’
‘… … Yes.’
‘What business did you come here for?’
“I was surprised that you knew my name, and my mouth froze for a moment.”
“Few people know about this. The dean memorizes the names of all students. There are no exceptions.”
is that possible? Or maybe even my name? The same murmur continued.
“Oh, but graduates sometimes forget. When I was appointed as an assistant professor, they asked me what your name was.”
“Haha, it is not an ordinary thing to memorize all the names of new students who come in every year. Does that mean he cares for you? So what happened after that?”
“I told you honestly that I came to find the treasure.”
‘I’m here to find the treasure.’
‘Are you sure you’re here?’
‘Yes.’
‘why?’
‘Because the door was open.’
‘It’s a good answer.’
Wirain said as she gently pushed the calendar off the desk.
What was there was a small piece of paper with nothing written on it. However, Frid, who had already found several other treasures, knew right away.
It is the same size as the open note.
‘Principle is important. However, in the midst of difficulties, humans are easily dominated by emotions. Was it really the right decision to enter this room?’
square square.
Wirain picked up a pen and wrote down the number directly on the spot.
[001]
‘Planning and preparation are important, but if you conflict and hesitate when the situation comes up, you will fail. That’s not prudence.’
‘Yes.’
‘What can be done and what must be done do not change. If you have knowledge, move with confidence as well. We call it belief. If you hesitated at the door, this note would not have been made.’
“… … You said so.”
Freed recited exactly what Wirain had said, and applause broke out without anyone saying it first.
In the game, it’s a line that the main character does directly, and it’s quite important.
I should recite it like that… … Everyone would have kept their mouths open, so it would be better for Frid to do it.
“okay. The principle that you can enter any open door has not changed. There were probably a few more people who saw the dean’s office wide open. Congratulations, Frid Raspeed.”
“thank you.”
“I believe that one day you will all have your own beliefs.”
Applause once again.
After sitting down to Frid, it was finally the last turn. I almost fell asleep while waiting. I’m glad I brought a book.
“Then there is only one left.”
“Yes, this is the time everyone was looking forward to. You must have checked it when submitting the note, but there was no number that was the most talked about, right?”
“Professor Kanin, who donated the product, will tell you about this.”
Only then did a familiar and reassuring appearance walk up to the podium.
Kanin asked with a benevolent smile on his face.
“Now, was the treasure hunt fun?”
Yes, the answer came out all at once.
That would be true, even if it wasn’t for Dragon Heart, the treasure hunt for this Daedong Festival was literally at the level of treasures scattered all over the world.
Most of them must be overjoyed because they picked up one by one.
“I’m glad if that’s the case. It’s just that I feel sorry for you.”
But the next moment, Kanin continued with a bitter expression.
“Because no one has submitted treasure number 000 yet.”