129. gimmick tomb (2)
“Damn it.”
I knew right away that as the fate of the demon cult progressed, I would become a ‘demonic’.
This was my intention, so there was nothing surprising.
still… … .
no horns
What are the horns on this handsome, no, fine face?
If you have horns above all else, others will see you. It’s obvious how other people will react to a horn growing out of a normal human’s forehead.
Above all, my last name is Blackfire.
If it’s someone else, ‘what the hell is that? Let’s go to church right now and ask the priest!’ I’ll worry about it while doing it.
‘What? A person got horns!? By the way, it has to be a black pack py!?’ nod
It is very natural to be sold in this way.
You won’t be able to lead a normal life.
Not only would he be expelled from the academy, but the Blackfire Mansion, which was recognized as a ‘holy place’, would get burned and disappear due to the wrath of the church… … .
It’s a demon tribe, but it’s a holy sword, and it’s a descendant of the sword castle, and it’s Nabal. Our family will perish on that day.
You can’t die for one horn.
What happened is what happened. We need to find a solution.
Fortunately, it is still very small in size. For the time being, be careful not to be seen, and take measures to get rid of the horns or prevent them from growing further.
It’s time.
I lowered my bangs on the left side of my forehead, which I often wore, and headed towards the board building.
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“This is his ‘diary’ obtained from the corpse of Zeros Tarbella.”
The ‘evidence’ I presented to the board caused quite a stir.
It was submitted as material to prove Pompey’s innocence, but the contents were quite problematic.
It wasn’t just about the injustice committed at the Warriors Academy.
There were records of Zeros’ grudge against Abella, his plan to take over the head of the household, insulting remarks and thoughts about the king and the royal knights, and even details related to the demons.
This was not a scale that would be limited to the academy.
It was a problem that touched the royal family beyond the academy and Abella, so it was obvious that Abella would be in trouble for a while.
If Tarbella is completely cut off, Abella will be able to live.
I’m sorry for Cain, but I can’t help it. I just hope to take this opportunity to overthrow the unreasonable system that cannot see the light of day just because it is a branch.
The time for clarification for Pompey is over.
Because I proved it and even submitted the evidence, Pompey was completely cleared of his incompetence and the false accusation of reckless management of the academy.
“Thank you. Aren.”
After the meeting and before the Eins disciplinary meeting began, Pompey came to me.
“no. I just did what I had to do.”
“I misunderstood you a lot.”
Pompey reflected. He admitted that he lost his reason and his judgment was clouded.
“It is in the past. Never mind.”
It was an honest answer. It’s really in the past for me, and I didn’t feel particularly sad or concerned about it. I didn’t feel personally inspired because I knew that this was all a planned scenario anyway.
“haha. Until the end, student Aren is truly an adult.”
Pompey blushed in embarrassment.
“Thank you… … Thanks to you clearing your name, I can retire in peace.”
Pompey speaks frankly.
“Retirement.”
“You should retire. I’m old enough, and what kind of personality do I have to keep my foot in the Warriors?”
The moment Ackerman chooses the third option, Pompey gets out of the main story.
Still, he needed to manage the ‘Orb’ for the final battle. I do not allow Pompey to retire. Just like in the game.
“I hope you will further develop the orb and protect the cadets.”
“… … Well?”
look through the window The orb returned to its original position, emitting blue light, and maintaining the barrier protecting the academy.
“Shouldn’t there be someone who protects the academy when monsters are born again?”
People from the practical world always stake their lives on whether they are ‘useful’.
He is obsessed with the performance of the orb, and Pompeius runs rampant to prove it, probably because of this disposition.
So, once again, he is given a ‘mission’ to him who has decided to retire.
“her… … .”
“Please continue to take care of the orb.”
It’s a request from a mediocre cadet, but it must mean a lot to this person.
No one here stopped Pompey from retiring.
“Even for the sake of the academy and the cadets that the principal has been protecting for decades.”
Pompeius, an old man who had become numb with age, burst into tears.
Pompey is back.
Now, according to the story of the game, he will go down to the practical dean again.
This is possible because the existing practical dean was selected as a candidate for the position of assistant principal.
Speaking of the future, the newly elected principal is ‘Vemillion Samseer’, who was the vice dean of magic, and the assistant principal is ‘Ea Pistoloy’, who was the dean of practicality.
If you look at the long history of Warriors Academy, the principal and vice-principal posts are mostly held by people from the magic and practical fields.
Eins’ disciplinary meeting was about to begin.
There was no reason for me to watch her disciplinary process, so I left the meeting room.
Then I ran into a man in the hallway.
“Did you say blackfire?”
It was the person who would soon become the new headmaster, and the so-called wizard of destiny, Vemillion.
Eins’ disciplinary meeting had no particular reason to attend, so he spoke to me as I was about to leave the meeting room.
“you’re right.”
“It’s fun. A Blackfire cadet’s path is always interesting. It’s always fun to watch.”
As a result of going through the third route about three times, Vemillion was always like this.
True to his nickname of the wizard of fate, he spits out nonsensical things such as ‘fate’ and ‘star flow’, making people confused.
Although he looks a bit screwed out, he always penetrates the essence. He is a person who gives off the feeling of a great sage who is slightly out of the world.
The basic stance is neutral. Even if he did bad things, as long as the results were good, he would run the academy with a more liberal tone than Eins or Pompeius.
If this person becomes the principal, I have the advantage of being more active in the academy.
“… … .”
When I didn’t answer much, Vemillion raised a corner of her mouth and said.
“Blackfire’s coming to the academy must have been fate according to the flow of the stars. Aren’t you?”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“Whoops. It’s a joke, a joke. Enter carefully.”
Saying that, Vemillion slipped into the meeting room.
I looked behind him and thought to myself.
‘Crazy… … .’
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exited the board room.
It is still before lunchtime. There is still time until the afternoon class.
‘Visit… … .’
I remembered what Cain had said, ‘whether or not to visit the hospital!’ Since I did something a little sorry for Abella, I decided to go see Cain.
However, it is empty to go bare-handed. I am thinking about what to buy.
Cain doesn’t particularly like food or drinks. Because she is a person who uses her body, she is very sensitive to her diet, and usually only eats the lunch prepared by her butler.
So, something that can be used for a long time rather than something to eat would be a better gift for Cain.
“Welcome~”
So what I chose was ‘Hwacho’.
‘If I give water and observe it, I won’t be bored.’ It was for a simple reason. I think it would be quite fun to watch the plants grow.
“I’d like to give you a flower as a gift for your visit.”
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smart smart
Cain’s hospital room was a private room away from the Ackermans.
“Who are you.”
“This is Aren.”
No answer. I hear something fluttering and chatting inside, but I decide to wait for now.
“D-Come in!”
Moments later, Cain’s voice is heard from inside the hospital room. I don’t know why there is such an urgent voice coming out of the hospital room.
Opened the door.
Cain and her maid, Hina, come into view.
Cain, bathed in sunlight, was graceful, and the lady-in-waiting coughed softly and tidied up the surroundings. Hina’s hand movements were very awkward.
‘It smells like blood… … .’
It’s a pizza that Siana and I used to eat often. There’s no way I can’t remember this smell.
Ignored it for a moment and went inside.
“Hina? Would you please move over?”
“Nep. miss. Call me if necessary.”
The lady-in-waiting passed me by. It smells sweet and sour. Is this ‘Hawaiian Pizza’?
Hmm… … Let’s pretend we don’t know
“I came to see you in the hospital.”
“Hehe… … ! Gee, are you really here? What is it?”
Attitude is strict. Are you still not angry? I really didn’t do anything with Belle, that’s for sure.
“Sit down?”
I went over to the chair next to the bed and sat down. By the way-
“Go, don’t come any closer!”
“What?”
“… … I-I have the energy to catch a cold!”
“okay? i get it.”
I should have just said it with words, but it’s awkward to raise both arms and stir around. I wonder if I’m still ashamed, so I almost burst out laughing.
Of course, if you really laugh, you’re a teenager with a back smash. Be careful. Cain’s palms are very spicy.
“How are you feeling?”
Just as she said, sit a little farther away and ask what’s going on. Speaking of the current situation, it’s only been a day.
“body? are you okay. Because I wasn’t hurt that much.”
Cain waved his hand as if it was nothing. Then, his gaze turns to my chest.
“But what is it?”
“Oh right. This is a hospitality gift.”
I handed her a flower.
“gift? A present for me?”
“yes. Calm down your boredom by growing flowers.”
“… … Isn’t this fly hell?”
“Oh, you see right away.”
It’s a flower that I chose quite carefully.
It’s summer soon, so flies and mosquitoes will be annoying. At that time, I chose it with the thought that if I put it next to a flytrap, it would be reassuring. Even I think it makes sense.
“… … thank you.”
Cain’s expression did not change. My face seems to be a little red, but I think I have a fever because I have a cold.
Cain and I chatted.
It’s really a small story that would be said between peers.
While talking like that, a topic related to the final exam came up.
“Hey. Did you hear about the final exam selection?”
“yes. know.”
Cain glanced at my lips and then said, averting his gaze.
“Are you going out? Well, Aren, you wouldn’t be interested in these things.”
“I’m leaving.”
“Also. uh huh? Really!?”
“yes.”
The corner of Cain’s mouth went up. Cain stared at me.
‘Oh, wait.’
Come to think of it, my appearance now is not normal. If you’re a little careless, you might catch the ‘horn’.
Even during the final exams, you have to move vigorously, so you must be concerned about your horns every time… … . That’s a big deal.
I avoided Cain’s gaze and slightly turned my head.
“Why are you laughing?”
“No, I was surprised. You are not interested in this.”
“I’m a bit interested this time.”
“okay? that is great! Let’s go out with me!”
A person who has a cold energy grabs the back of my hand and grabs it well. Then, startled, he took his hand away and hurriedly moved his gaze out the window.
Anyway, if we go to the selection round together, we will be the target of competition, but I don’t know what’s so good about it.
“Hey, have you thought of a professor to sign?”
There are conditions for cadets to be selected for the Great Festival.
This is because three letters of recommendation from professors or teaching assistants in other classes are required based on grades in the top 7.
Also, the class should not be duplicated. It was a tricky condition that he had to receive one assistant professor from the magic, priest, and practical fields.
If you’re a student from a famous and popular family like Cain, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting a letter of recommendation, but I’m in a bit of a predicament.
The image has improved a lot, but it would be impossible for the negative image that has been built up for 100 years to disappear in a few months.
“Well, not yet.”
This is what they say, but there are people who have thought about it.
If I ask right away, I can think of only two people who would write me a letter of recommendation.
One is a priestly professor, and the other is a practical teaching assistant.
First of all, they have a good image in their own way, so if you visit them and make fun of them, you will be able to get a letter of recommendation.
The only thing left is the magic professor… … .
It seems that this will inevitably require a little bit of personal connections. I’ll have to ask Sianna for a favor.
At this time or when will you benefit from networking?
“Well. okay? If it’s your skill, wouldn’t everyone be happy to do it?”
Cain worried and added.
“Tell me if you need anything. I will find a way to help.”
Even though he’s ticklish, he’s such a kind-hearted Cain.
“Yes, thank you.”
Starting tomorrow, it’s final exam season. As it is a test before the great festival, the scale is also large.
The test subject that the newly appointed principal will urgently put forward is ‘The Battle of Destiny’.
So… … .
It is a format where you team up with cadets from other randomly assigned classes to compete in a tournament.
It is a match of ‘destiny’, but in reality it is a random drawing of luck.
The method is also very bizarre. Bracelets with a specific code are handed out by color, and within a few days you have to find a cadet from another class who has a bracelet of the same color and code.
The final exam starts in 3 days, so if you don’t find it by then, you’ll finish with the lowest score.
‘Come to think of it, it’s not normal.’
Principal Vamillion’s work is always like this.
Actually, it doesn’t matter who you pair up with, but there is only one person who gets caught.
The empty-shell saintess candidate, Belle Irusi.
According to the original storyline, Ackerman teams up with Bell to compete in a tournament… … . where would that be my will?
don’t be fooled anymore
Be aware that the story may change at any time. Bell must be awakened in the great battle, so it is necessary to see whether Bell will be matched with Ackerman or not.
‘It must be busy.’
I have to go looking for professors to get recommendation letters, and I have to keep an eye on the color and code of the bracelet because of a fateful test… … .
No worries.
At least I know the color and code of Belle’s bracelet, so if Ackerman isn’t paired with it, I can take it.
Of course, it’s best to pair up with Ackerman.
Anyways, let’s keep calm.
“you can do it. Aren.”
“okay. You will recover quickly too.”
“All right. Because someone came to visit me… … .”
It’s not easy to come to my senses when Cain says such strange things. Like Siana and Cain, they come in very quickly these days.
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Aren leaves and Cain is left alone in the hospital room.
I had a hard time thinking about the whole conversation and catching the timing to throw the last comment.
Thanks to that, the heart still doesn’t calm down.
Is it because my heart is beating too fast?
“Paris hell… … .”
Looking at this hospitality gift that no one can see, Cain is mistaken.
“It means I’m also trapped in this flytrap… … ?”
It is a gift with great meaning.
Why the horn?! Poor aren