Chapter 112
Returning to her senses, Melissa seems to understand what she has been up to.
maybe it’s something to remember
At first, he seemed embarrassed, but soon moaned as if he were kicking a blanket.
“Are you ashamed? How do you feel? I’m curious, so please tell me.”
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(Don’t tell me! It’s worse to ask when you know, right?)
Considering the situation she was in, a runaway was inevitable.
Both I and Lisetta understood it, so I don’t blame them.
(……I caused trouble to my juniors. And I apologize.)
It’s not just about riots.
Do you regret not believing in it from the beginning and trying to exclude it?
“Even if I were in the senior position, I would have made the same choice. So let’s start talking again.”
(I know. Xian. I intend to stop collecting knowledge.)
The persuasion took place smoothly.
She said she would quit what she had been doing so easily that her attitude until just now seemed like a lie.
(I haven’t given up. … But if I keep going, I think someone besides you will come looking for me.)
It’s not impossible to access outside knowledge in other ways, Melissa said.
“instead… … .”
“I know. I won’t report it. … … Who is Lisetta-senpai?”
“I have no intention of making a fuss either.”
Lisetta agreed, saying there was no need to talk.
At least by the two of us, the existence of this place would not be announced outside.
With that promise, we left this place behind.
* * *
That night.
I secretly found this place again.
(Do I really need to come back again?)
“I’m sorry Lisetta, but I need to talk to that ghost separately.”
I didn’t make an appointment, but Melissa will be waiting for me too.
As evidence of that, this time the barrier passed me right through, and she appeared just in time.
(As expected, Xian.)
“Can I expect that you have been waiting for me to understand my true intentions? Senior ghost?”
(Obviously that’s when you calmed me down… I understood the information you gave me, so of course I have no choice but to wait.)
It wasn’t just because of self-reflection that she gave up collecting knowledge during the day.
because it was suggested
obviously an alternative.
A clue to make her wish come true.
He showed empathy using necromantic techniques.
(… is this really possible?)
“It’s just a clue.”
《A sub-quest will occur.》
《The Secret Wish of the Living Spirit of Knowledge》
《Goal: Make Melissa’s wish come true.》
《This quest is a long-term quest.》
《During this quest, access to the underground library will be open and exchanges with Melissa will become possible.》
This is the purpose.
* * *
Do not subjugate Melissa.
In short, it was a case of choosing the option of giving up the underground facility search quest.
‘In that case… … Existing quests will fail, but other routes will open instead.’
It’s a so-called trap.
If you get rid of her, the underground library will naturally disappear, and even if you find it again, only an empty cavity will greet you.
But what if you succeed in persuasion and a friendly relationship is established?
《You will be able to officially enter the underground library.》
《You will be able to establish a friendly relationship with ‘Melissa’ in the underground library.》
In short, she is not a monster to be subdued, but a person to be friendly with.
“You already knew I would find you again, right?”
(Of course, Xi’an. Back then… I certainly couldn’t ignore the ‘information’ you gave me.)
There is no hostility.
Curiosity is peeking out.
her longing.
“The answer to Melissa-senpai’s healing.”
(Are you really aware of that hint?)
“At least I’m guessing that the clue is somewhere in the academy.”
Her wish will come true someday.
Because that was the content of the quest related to Melissa.
“But for now… … It seems that I lack the ability to give you the answer.”
(I don’t mean to say right now, I just want to check.)
“I promise you. … … Instead, I would like you to provide access to this place and Melissa-senpai’s knowledge for the answer.”
(Sure.)
willingly promise to help.
(That Melissa… I will not hesitate to give any support in order to go out into the world again.)
“Support… … .”
(Cian? What do you think I can do?)
“It can’t be.”
I knew Melissa’s ability through the game, so I have no doubts.
But for now, it would be better to pretend to be suspicious.
(With the knowledge of this underground library and my genius, you can do amazing things.)
“Hmm~. Specifically?”
(I can use knowledge to slightly interfere with your soul, Xian, to learn things you can’t learn at the current academy.)
Skill acquisition and improvement.
Or using skills to acquire new abilities.
‘In short, it’s a place that has the role of helping me acquire and improve skills and magic.’
That’s how Melissa and this underground library are used.
(I want to show you the greatness of this senior right now, but…)
“You mean it’s difficult? It’s probably not the case yet.”
(That, yes…)
I answer with a bit of dejection.
It must have consumed a lot of energy fighting us just a little while ago.
Perhaps the next thing you can officially use here.
“Then, can you act as if you were moved by the greatness of Senior Ghost at that time, and instead do one small favor for me today?”
(but still weak…)
“Oh, it has nothing to do with strength. All you need is the overflowing intellect of Senior Ghost.”
When I deliberately spoke in a questionable tone, he showed a wary look.
“No big deal. You know it’s mid-term evaluation outside right now, right?”
my two purposes.
One is to finish the quest that allows access to and use of the underground library.
And another… … .
“Please take pictures of our test questions! ah! If possible, Lisetta-senpai’s too.”
(Is that too?)
I mumbled that I knew that.
Originally, it is a tweezers ghost that tells test questions in exchange for knowledge.
Then, of course, you should actively use it.
Keep going!
“Once Ghost-senpai takes a picture, all that remains is to cram!”
(Why don’t you think of studying diligently?)
“Why are you doing that?”
Somehow, Melissa thought, ‘Why did I choose to work with this guy?’ It’s a face of regret, but what do you know?
It’s not like I’m forced to ask.
At the time of the game, if you increase Melissa’s favor rate, one of the gifts you get is a predicted problem book.
This ghost senior actually had a tweezers tutoring teacher gimmick.
“all right… … . Because it’s not that difficult. It’s enough to know what kind of person you are.”
As if relieved or anxious, he muttered that he would listen to my request.
done.
(It should be ready in a few days.)
“yes. Then I will come back to get it.”
All that remains is to cram.
‘I’m not afraid of exams anymore!’ It was me who secretly clenched my fists while venting my feelings inside.
“Then would it be all right to cooperate after the evaluation is over?”
(It doesn’t matter…. At least, I just need to achieve it before you graduate. Then I’m sure I can achieve my goal.)
“… … purpose.”
(Oh, come to think of it, I didn’t say that.)
I didn’t ask because I knew it, but it seems that she felt the need to tell me because she had a cooperative relationship.
(I’m going to heal my broken body and go back out there… And I have something I want to ask someone.)
“Who are you?”
There was a chill on the skin.
It must be because the surrounding environment has undergone subtle changes depending on the emotions of the spiritual person, Melissa.
(Before I end up like this, I have something I want to ask the last person there.)
“Are you the culprit?”
(Well, I’m not sure either… But he might have taken everything from me.)
I just want to confirm and then come to a conclusion.
Saying that, Melissa looked up at the ceiling with cold eyes.
(Deolkin lyoleate…. from him.)
I don’t think I’m in the mood to talk about it anymore, so I made up my mind for the next visit and left.
(It’s a wise decision, Xian. Even if he’s in a special position, that child’s essence is close to that of a vengeful spirit. If you say something wrong now, you don’t know what harm it will do.)
‘… … Well, I guess.’
(In particular, it was the correct answer not to talk about it.)
I nodded my head as if I agreed with Emily’s words that were delivered by salt.
It’s when you subdue Melissa, who was out of control during the day, and retreat.
Lisetta, who was pondering something, spoke with exclamation as if she had just remembered.
(Ah! I just remembered!)
(What do you mean?)
(Didn’t that ghost say that he was the chief of the 63rd class?)
(…it was.)
(It’s strange. Xian. Did you know that each jockey’s chief name actually remains in the academy after graduation? Along with the portrait.)
(That’s right. I want to leave my name too.)
(So I remember seeing it a few times? But what I remember is someone else.)
(…….)
(……It must have been Deolkin lyoleate? Hmmm, did I get it wrong? Or.)
(You don’t have to take ghost stories seriously.)
At that time, I firmly said it so that it would not go into Melissa’s ears.
It’s still an annoying issue to deal with.
The darkness of this academy… … .
Further, having to face the disgusting side of a goddamn aristocratic society.
“Come to think of it… … Soon you will have to be vigilant.”
Malice isn’t just outside the academy.
Actually, there are more troublesome things inside.
* * *
What should I do if I want to become stronger?
Get out and move your body when you have time to worry. Swing your wooden spear, sharpen your mana, and focus your mind.
If you want to become wise, open your eyes to understand even a little more by reading the literature of the ancestors even a little.
Senior Elsia has lived that way to make herself who she is now.
Train yourself before you grow old… … .
I am proud that I have been working hard and eager to learn more than anyone else.
“… … not enough.”
yearning.
Elthea was more engrossed in training than usual and was impatient with the unfulfilled sense of accomplishment.
“Weak… … .”
People called her a genius.
I have never been arrogant to believe that word.
Her words and actions are just to show her dignity as a member of the Duke of Liolet.
He had never been so intoxicated with his own skills that he underestimated others.
No, it didn’t matter anyway. other people’s talents.
“… … It’s not enough compared to him.”
I didn’t even know how stupid it was to compare myself with others, and at one time I was on the side of despising that way of thinking.
But now I can understand their feelings a little bit.
“draft… … .”
You look shabby yourself.
Compared to the boy who showed extraordinary strength against the monster.
Is it acceptable to compare your skills with him?
‘How did he… … Did you have that much power?’
Is it the difference in talent someone is talking about?
Or does it have something unknown?
I can’t even imagine her now.
it is unmeasurable.
‘I have no intention of saying I’m the best… … .’
It is only within the same rank that she is called chief.
I don’t consider myself the best.
Among the riders above, there must be many talents far superior to him, and even his boastful martial arts will not work half as well for them.
But Xian is the same jockey.
Besides, he’s two years younger than her.
what’s different
What gave the boy such strength and knowledge?