Episode 85 New weapon.(1)
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Even in my previous life, I’ve never felt so good.
It’s a pity that I can’t put this feeling into words.
The reason I’m so excited is, of course, because of what I saw in my eyes yesterday.
Even I was the only one who witnessed that scene.
If there is a chance to see it again, I want to see it again at any cost.
Yeah, you’re talking about the three beauties I saw yesterday in swimsuits.
The most impressive among them was Serena.
… I feel sorry for Aina and Priscilla.
Of course, they are not the type of body that will ever go anywhere, but they are nothing compared to Serena.
Superior stature, well-proportioned muscles, and a contrasting voluptuous chest and pelvis.
And the bold monokini that puts a period on it.
I wondered if the difference between high school students and adults was so evident.
Aina and Priscilla also have the weapon of freshness, but that’s not enough to bridge the gap with Serena yet.
Afterwards, it still seems like they are dazzling in front of my eyes.
“What were you doing here?”
We’ll see Professor Serena at the bar again.
Well, it’s a funny coincidence, but you shouldn’t be surprised.
It’s not uncommon for alcoholics to sip alone at a quiet hour when everyone is asleep.
“I was just having a drink. I can’t sleep.”
Honestly, it’s a waste to go to bed early on such a fine day.
It’s sleep, so I can go back to the academy and sleep as much as I want.
Of course, if I had been very drunk, I would have gone to dreamland because of drunkenness, but my mind is still intact.
“Can I sit next to you?”
“sure.”
“A glass of Rusty Nails.”
“All right.”
A golden haze wafts here and there in the glass that was handed over.
Rusty Nail has the meaning of ‘old-fashioned’ in addition to the meaning of rusty nails.
You might think that it doesn’t suit Serena, who has the same temperament as a tomboy, but surprisingly, it seemed to fit well with Serena.
Except for the fact that it creates a travelogue, Serena was also the owner of an appearance that exuded the atmosphere of a captain in a well-fitting uniform.
“It was a lot of work.”
“Professor too.”
“And, thank you very much.”
“What?”
“Because you believe in me and follow me.”
Serena has a reason to thank me.
On the contrary, I think it’s on my side to say thank you.
It is clear that my ball in winning this Olympiad was a breakthrough, but it is difficult to dismiss it as simply my one-man carry.
Of course, the first public servant is Lawrence, the second one is Mo Yong-Rin, and I am only the third.
Of course, you might think that that’s not enough, but it’s absolutely not.
Because that ball did not come solely from my abilities.
In particular, Serena has contributed greatly to showing off my improved self in this Olympiad.
Because it was none other than Serena that reminded me of the net trap I showed at this Olympiad.
“no. Rather, I should thank the professor. It’s because of the professor’s good guidance.”
“If it weren’t for you and Lawrence, I would have been fired as an assistant professor with no results.”
“If it wasn’t for me or Lawrence, the professor would have done well.”
“Why do you think so? Is it simply because I am a professor chosen by the chairman of Chloe?”
“No, because Serena Stewart is someone you can trust.”
“is it.”
Serena sipped her glass without saying a word.
It was a serious expression unlike hers.
Am I unexpectedly not confident in myself?
I thought Serena was a person full of confidence in herself.
In fact, it still looks like that.
Well, I might be skeptical from time to time.
However, I definitely think so.
Even though she’s a bit geeky, Serena Stewart is definitely a trustworthy person.
“At least I think so.”
“Then how are you?”
“What am I?”
“Do you consider yourself a trustworthy person?”
Not at all.
I have a lot to hide, and I don’t have the qualities that anyone can admire.
There were times when I felt puzzled myself and asked Aina.
Why do you believe in me?
Then she replied:
Regardless of the surroundings, the way he runs on his own path is reliable.
However, that was wrong.
I am not running my own path among many paths.
It’s just running on a single straight road (?) without even an inch of intersection.
I don’t even know where the road is going.
In other words, I just stood on this road because I couldn’t escape.
How do I find faith in me like this?
“no.”
“Then I’ll be happy to accept it.”
“What?”
“Do I believe in you?”
“There is no corner where I can trust.”
“You don’t necessarily believe in someone because you have a corner to believe in. Just trust the people you want to believe. And usually that person is the one who believes in him.”
Having said that, Serena stood up.
A few bills are placed under the cup with only ice.
“I’m just going to sleep. I drank the alcohol I wanted to drink and told all the stories I wanted to tell.”
“Go in.”
“Drink in moderation.”
Serena’s scorching flames vanished from sight.
In the past, I could only feel the burning madness and burning desire in those eyes.
However, there was another emotion hidden there that I was not aware of.
That’s right, warmth.
Perhaps, there are other emotions in her eyes that have not yet been found.
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A strange feeling of discomfort kept disturbing my sleep.
At first, I thought it was simply an illusion, but after seeing it persist several times, it was not.
It’s a familiar feeling, but… .
What was it?
Oh yeah. It seems that Nihilis gave me this feeling when using mana.
If so, does this discomfort mean that Nihilis is calling me?
I don’t understand why you came here.
Are you even spying on me?
In my mind, I want to ignore this signal and continue to sleep, but it’s a pity that I can’t.
Seeing you suddenly appearing in Prague and looking for me after not getting any news so far, this seems like pretty important news.
What the hell are you looking for?
I wish it wasn’t bad news.
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in the gloomy early morning.
He sneaked out of the hotel without being noticed by others.
Fortunately, this signal to me was being detected not far away.
However, I don’t like the fact that the location is in the middle of a dark alley… .
I can’t help it.
Nihilis is also a villain first of all.
At the place where I traced the signal back, there was the Nihilis I knew.
big stature.
Weird looking mask.
One arm with a strong belief that he will never use a prosthetic arm.
Finally, a unique mana pattern.
It is a nihilis without a doubt.
“Long time no see. How have you been?”
“As you can see. By the way, if you send a signal like this, won’t you catch Chloe?”
“Don’t worry, it won’t happen.”
“I’m glad you did.”
Well, for a person of this size, of course, he would have prepared all the countermeasures for that level, but it is true that he is still anxious.
Chloe isn’t an ordinary person, and she’s even a mana user like us.
Of course, Nihilis’ mana detection and control ability is much better than Chloe, who only uses mana as a consumption resource, but it’s still a great triangle of heaven.
“I have grown quite a bit. It looks like he hasn’t been sulking all this time.”
“Did you see my game in person?”
“There is no reason not to.”
It felt cheap because you came all the way here, but you must have really seen my game.
it’s a bit sloppy
How pathetic it must have been for Nihilis to see.
The image of me catching Gao, which doesn’t even work.
I used to be a lot stronger than before, but that’s what I’m talking about at the cadet level.
To a person about the size of a nihilis, it would look like all the same sh*t.
I’m glad I won.
I can’t even imagine what kind of humiliation it would have been if I lost.
“Well, anyway, I didn’t come to you just to see you. Originally, I was only going to watch your game and go back.”
“Then why did you come to me?”
“Have you ever felt a sense of incongruity in a recent match?”
“I don’t know?”
have you ever been
I do not know.
In the underground level where I started, there are very few guys who can compete with me.
At the very least, if there was a guy who could be called a matchmaker, that would have made a lot of sense, but it’s not like that.
“You really think so? Think again and tell me.”
what.
Seriously, what did you mean?
What was it?
Oh yeah.
It was definitely strange that Charlene hit my Managlaive.
It’s a fallout. My power often fluctuates due to the lack of perfection in my skills and the difference in condition, but it was definitely strange to receive the Blue Sword God’s Mana Glaive with my bare body.
“The power of Managlaive seems to have dropped a bit than usual.”
“Yeah, I just figured it out. Your Managlaive is broken. Make it work.”
What, it’s really not working.
When did it break down?
“How did you know?”
“Even a red sword cannot be maintained for long with a prototype. But, how can you withstand the spirits that mainly deal with the magenta sword?”
“So, do I have to buy a new Managlaive every time it breaks down? They said it was very expensive.”
“Take it.”
The bag he threw at me contained two transparent jewel-like objects.
One was in the form of a prism and the other was in the form of a lens, so it was quite far from the usual hexagonal tin-shaped crystals and brilliant-cut diamonds.
“What is this?”
“It is a distortion correction of Managlaive. The prism is responsible for mana dispersion, and the lens is responsible for mana concentration. It was very difficult to airlift a crystal that is of the highest quality that can withstand even a magenta color is rare.”
“Are you giving it to me?”
“Then what would you do? I gave you to use it. Of course, the Mana Glaive is not the main weapon of modern times, so few people can process things like this… If it was Trinity Academy, there would be at least one person inside.”
I know.
that’s for sure
To others, this may be just an object, but I know someone who can process this.
Professor Alice.
If her main idea is to create artifacts, she will be able to create great things with it.
“You seem to know the right person.”
“I was lucky.”
“Then, I’ve seen your skills, and I’ve given you something to deliver, so I’m not going to leave. I hope that a good sword will be completed. Wouldn’t it be nice to make a cheap sword out of such a great material? If you ever do that… I think you will be very disappointed.”
“Perhaps better than Master’s sword.”
“With that being said, I can’t stop looking forward to it. It’s the best quality thing I’ve ever made in my life. maybe… Will it be complete by winter?”
“Is that so?”
“Then see you again on the second snowy day. It’s about the first snow day, so don’t give up to your lover.”
Nihilis quickly disappeared through the alley before I even opened my mouth.
Even so, I don’t think I should go ahead and listen to the answer.
Even if you say you’re going to do it anyway.
Well, I wasn’t too upset about it.
Because he was a human being who, if he wanted to leave, suddenly left without saying anything.
In fact, there were more reasons for not feeling sad.
Excitement for the new Managlaive.
The best materials guaranteed by the strongest inspection.
And the one who processes it is also the best master.
It’s the first time I’ve missed the academy so much.
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