Chapter 27 – Bully Faction and Admirer Faction
“What did you say…?”
“A bullying story?”
“Is my ear playing tricks on me…? Did you just say ‘bullying’ right now!!!!”
“Geumseo… Geumseo drawn by the bully faction… right in front of my eyes…!!!!”
“Oh, blasphemy! Right now! Right now! Kill the one who drew this manga! Tear apart the limbs of the bully faction!”
“Screams!!!!! You bullies!!!! How dare you call it a bullying story, Freyja!!! My brain is disgusted even for a moment of imagining it!!!!”
Voices of adults, children, and students alike, all covering their heads and screaming, echoed.
What are they saying?
Bullying…? Is that the right word I know?
Why is bullying suddenly mentioned?
I turned to Dispenser in shock. At the same time, I couldn’t help but doubt my own eyes.
“A bullying story… I can’t forgive this.”
Dispenser, who had suddenly started to glare at the comic book with a serious tone, began to sincerely tremble.
Professor Aegis? Are you acting right now? It’s not for real, is it?
Clang…
“Who… who… dare make the sound of bullying right now. The bully faction must have clearly been completely condemned.”
“Mr. Protein, I won’t ask you to calm down. Like my boiling anger… we all might feel the same. I believe you know who it was that just let out a strangely loud breath when I took out the comic book.”
“Yeah, I know very well…”
Kwaaang!
When Protein slammed his fist like a pot lid, the table crumpled nicely.
There are many big shots who deposit an absurd amount into the sponsorship account every month, so buying one of these round tables isn’t difficult, but seeing a perfectly good item being broken made me feel uneasy.
“Code name, TNR!!!!!! It’s definitely you!!!!!”
“Just a moment! I’m innocent!”
A young man exclaimed in shock, stepping back.
Code name, TNR.
One of the leaders of the fan club, with a cheeky yet pale back figure, stood out in memory. Occasionally feeding stray cats in front of the correctional facility seemed eerily similar to this student, but it probably wasn’t a mistake.
Anyway, dressed in a school uniform under a black cloak and wearing a white mask, TNR began desperately defending himself.
“That’s not abuse material! It’s artwork! It’s enjoying my favorite character suffering from mental damage and being tarnished into a panic state. This is creative freedom, this is my freedom!”
“Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“Sob!”
“Be glad that Code name, ‘Cerberus of the Dorm,’ isn’t here right now. If she knew, she’d twist and tear your five internal organs apart without hesitation!”
As Protein roared, other leaders began to raise their voices one by one.
“Sob, enjoying abusive material… and that too, why in the world, Freya…”
“Heresy! It’s heresy! Punish immediately! Unmask them! Strip off the mask and reveal their true identity!”
The scene of beasts becoming uncontrollable happened in the blink of an eye, making it nearly impossible to witness.
The dispenser calmly spoke to me as they looked at me.
“Commander. It’s time to make a decision.”
“…………..”
… Are you kidding me?
He wanted to rip off his mask and bolt from this place right away, but he restrained himself desperately, even considering the reason he had come up here.
I reluctantly flattened my voice like a cave and opened my mouth briefly.
“……. Silence.”
Fortunately, it seemed there was no intention to defy the commander’s will, as it quickly fell silent.
I glanced at the dispenser.
“Vice-Commander.”
“Yes, Commander.”
“What is the punishment level for the abuse faction?”
“When the abuse faction is exposed, the severity of the punishment depends on whether such actions were actually planned and executed. If it escalated to actual execution, the extreme measure ‘Memory Erasure for Lady Freya’ will be imposed. If it was just a mere creative act, it falls under the prohibition order for indoctrination and approach.”
Memory erasure magic was one of the extremely complex grand magics designated by the Empire. Even in the Empire, only a handful of individuals could use it, and unless one was highly proficient in medical magic, particularly dedicated to studying the brain structure, attempting it would be audacious.
In other words, it meant that this was not the kind of magic suitable for punishment within the private gatherings of these perverted fan clubs.
Whether the officers couldn’t feel true disgust, lacked magical knowledge, or were so obsessed with Freya that their thoughts didn’t reach that far, it was uncertain. However, it was clear that they were exceptionally incompetent individuals.
“We must eradicate the roots of the abuse faction on this occasion!”
“Abuse! Opposition!”
My head throbbed.
Suppressing a deep sigh that reached down to my chin, I casually extended my hand towards the pamphlet Pedenandes was holding.
“First, I will personally confirm the content of the comic.”
“Captain! It’s dangerous! You shouldn’t lay eyes on such filth!”
“… I need to know the content to administer punishment. Hand it over to me.”
“Ugh… Captain! Sacrificing yourself for the Aphrodite Division…!”
“Ah, indeed, it’s our Captain!”
… I can’t say it was just out of curiosity.
As soon as I received the book, I quickly scanned through the pages. At first glance, it seemed like an utterly ordinary comic, except for the character resembling Freya adorned with a somewhat mismatched celestial garment. … But this is rated for all ages? Those Imperial grading committee folks seem surprisingly lenient.
Anyway, leaving that aside…
“What’s the content of this…? It doesn’t seem to involve any abuse or violence.”
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When they mentioned abuse, I had expected to see depictions of kidnapping, torture, or violence. I furrowed my brows within the mask at the lack of any violence, not even a drop of blood in the pictures.
Then, as if waiting for this moment, there was someone whose eyes twinkled.
The creator of this comic, TNR, was flashing his eyes and stepping forward.
“Let me, as the author and your humble servant, explain to you, Captain. It’s a well-known fact that Freya and our public enemy, Professor Neferna, are close, isn’t it?”
“Uh… uh… right….”
I hadn’t expected my name to come up at this point.
Sweeping away the pounding heart, I lifted the awkward mask. … Was I found out?
Whether or not, he seemed preoccupied, babbling away.
“This work starts with Freya realizing her feelings for Professor Neferna one day as she acknowledges him as a conscious being. Freya comes to understand that it’s love. A past life as a man, a current life in a woman’s body, and falling in love with a man. Despite the confusion and self-realization of the contradiction, Freya, the noble one, cannot deny the sincere and unyielding feelings for Professor Neferna! Although I used a whopping 25 frames just for the emotional depiction in this part, I have no regrets.”
He spoke as if he was born for this moment, gasping for breath with a face full of pride.
After staying awake for countless nights, Professor Freya, with her eyes swollen from crying hundreds of times, finally mustered the courage to confess shyly. However, Professor Neperna, who knew about Freya’s memories as a man, immediately stopped cursing at Freya’s pure confession and fell silent!
Oh, poor Freya! With her dead-black eyes, she tried to force a smile, saying it’s okay, asking to forget, pretending it was a joke. But Freya’s heart, already destroyed by witnessing Neperna’s hateful expression, was in chaos! The heart burned black, with dilapidated eyes and a stuttering mouth. Lost hands, unable to cry or laugh, in a situation where despair remains the only emotion, she thought, perhaps if she hadn’t confessed… if she had dragged Neperna to the grave… then maybe she could have stayed by her side. She wouldn’t have been scorned… Why do I remember my past life? Freya murmured in a voice mixed with tears. Oh, I miss Freya, who spoke so lifelessly! Wow, this is insanely delicious! This is true gourmet!
I couldn’t understand at all what the friend was talking about.
… Am I the only one who doesn’t understand?
“…Actually, there is something I couldn’t include in the conscience-friendly part.”
“What is that…?”
“Freya has become half a cripple. However, despite doing her best to fulfill her duties as a teacher, ominous rumors are spreading even among the students. Among them, a somewhat mischievous male student, known as the ‘Ada Bomber,’ approaches Freya. Already devoid of judgment, Freya falls for that damn bastard’s tricks… Oh, stop the petal-like innocence……..”
“Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Bang! The round table completely tilted, but no one cared.
The one who shouted loudly, Mr. Protein, had blood vessels popping up all over his shiny scalp.
“hehehe… Our poor Freya!”
“It wasn’t just simple bullying… NTR… Damn! To be called an NTR enthusiast!”
“Oh, it’s damaged… Right here. Freya’s external virginity that we should protect for a lifetime…”
“Not only does our archenemy, Professor Neperna, appear, but also NTR? I can’t bear to watch. Heretic Judge! You must execute a memory wipe!”
The round table had become a complete mess.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
I tapped the already half-tilted table and said.
“Silence.”
“……………”
They really do listen well.
“Dispenser.”
“Yes, Commander.”
“Initiate purification.”
Dispenser responded by nodding once, then clattered over, approaching with purpose. TNR turned his head with a face pale as snow.
“Purification? Purification…? No! Don’t taint my sanity! I am innocent! What’s wrong with this? Uwaaah! Don’t come near! aaahhhhh!”
“Don’t move. This is quite a complex mental magic, and a slight mistake might make you lose yourself~♩”
Dispenser… No, Professor Aegis. It seems like the character has been broken, and Professor Aegis has returned.
“Jja-ja-an~♩ Purification☆”
“Uwaaahhh!”
Ziiiiing!!!
Eyes and ears recoiled from the unexpected spectacle of dazzling beams and TNR’s screams.
And finally, TNR’s appearance was revealed…
Pusssshiiiiii…
“I…! What have I done!!!”
“Are you coming to your senses now~♩”
“I… I… What have I done until now….”
From TNR’s dry expression, sudden, thick tears started to flow.
Huh? Why am I suddenly turning around?
“Kkeuk…! Commander! I…!”
“…Have you regained your senses.”
“Yes! Worthless trash like me is nothing more than sewage that can’t even be recycled! How dare you…! Lady Freiya! How dare I even imagine tears in Lady Freiya’s eyes! I now realize the very logical fact that the most beautiful moment for my beloved is when she smiles!”
“…Seeing you regain composure makes me happy too.”
I reflexively replied, but honestly, I didn’t even know what I was saying.
Do I really have to go this far? If I hadn’t been wearing a mask, I would have just bitten my tongue and died. But now that it’s come to this, I’ll go all the way. I muttered to myself, “I’ll just let things happen as they may.”
“However, it’s regrettable. A promise is a promise, and rules are rules. In accordance with the rules of Lady Freiya’s fan club, I hereby exile you.”
“…I will abide by the commander’s will. I have lost my qualification.”
“However, considering your love for Lady Freiya, I will not erase your memory.”
“……….!!!!!!”
“This is the final mercy. Do not show yourself again.”
“Sob…! Commander!”
TNR obediently rose from his seat and began to leave the round table.
Seeing his lonely figure, my heart unexpectedly softened. I sighed and spoke quietly.
“Attention, everyone.”
Clank! Clank!
“This is the final departure. You were all great members.”
“Cheer! Cheer! Cheer!”
In a thunderous chorus, TNR turned back to the table a beat late.
With tears streaming down beneath his mask, he saluted.
“Cheer! Cheer! Cheer!”
The table was engulfed in a sea of tears after TNR’s departure. I seriously debated whether to smirk or just sigh, but ultimately decided to just watch. Whatever, I thought, I should wrap things up and go lie down in the lab for a nap.
Suddenly, Professor Aegis’s mischievous voice lingered in my ears.
“Commander.”
“… What is it?”
“Today’s agenda concerns the assassination of Professor Eugene Ser Neperna…”
“Hmm. Everyone must be tired, so let’s conclude the meeting with this. Dismissed. Back to your positions.”
“Love! Love! Love!”
The officers at the round table disappeared with swift replies, exhibiting movements akin to special forces.
Insane… I almost died again.
In matters related to Freya, they exhibited an exceptionally sharp edge, enough to send shivers down one’s spine.
It was clear that even a slight mistake or a bit of leeway would result in an immediate execution. Especially if it was connected to Freya.
Whatever the case, there was nothing good about being involved with those fanatics. I clenched my teeth, holding back a sigh I couldn’t release.
Now, I believe I can guess why I’ve ascended to the apex of this absurd group.
The Freya Adoration Society.
Their primary target is none other than Freya, closely followed by the assassination of Eugene Ser Neperna.
In order to thwart this insane group, which won’t just end as a mere jest, and to protect my precarious lifeline, I’ve repeated invisible battles in the past.
It’s a lonely fight, but I couldn’t stop.
If I stop, I die.
I don’t want to be stabbed to death while eating. And if the reason for that suffocating urge is simply to protect Freya’s maidenhood, I’d prefer to give up even more.
“Hoho, since you passed it so well, I’ll show you just this once~♩”
Please don’t do this, Professor Aegis. Stop playing around.
I really thought I was going to die….
I’m not a plaything, you know…
Ugh damn :p