140 – The Garden Full of Poisonous Weeds
#One
Cale and Anais, Melanie, Emerson and so on.
Most of the first-year members, who were made up of wizards, got off to a fresh start with a wonderful first win.
It was a different experience to compete with various talented people.
After evaluating the PvP this week, it’s time to hunt monsters next week.
The week after that, I had to go on an external mission, but since the first year starts from the second semester, it is a week to strengthen my inner strength.
The last week was a curriculum consisting of end-of-month evaluations.
“This month is the end of the month evaluation right next week, so I’ll just finish hunting monsters.”
“Ugh, it’s hard.”
“Now the competition begins in earnest.”
From the first grade to the second grade, there were few people who could occupy the upper ranks again.
There must be some people who would be better off just dropping out than paying school fees.
Most of them drop out after realizing the limits of their skills or the breadth of the world.
So, the average number of students who go from 1st grade to 2nd grade is around 70%.
Surviving in the gap of infinite competition was harsher than I thought.
So, you should be stronger.
“Today, let’s go there.”
“Is that so?”
“Yeah, if possible, together with the seniors.”
Cale spoke first.
Now is the time to be strong again.
In order to get an overwhelming result in the competition, you shouldn’t cover the means and methods.
The others also nodded.
Especially Pearson.
He has been spending a lot of time contemplating what he can do these days.
Because when others were hurt or having a hard time, he spent a lot of time sucking his fingers behind his back.
‘I wish I could do something too.’
He who always had a bright face is a little bit, but the time to lose his smile has increased.
Cale, who was relatively insensitive, didn’t notice it, but Anais, who was always by his side, sensed Pearson’s subtle changes.
Or is it because she also went through similar difficulties as Pearson?
Lately, I could see that he was getting a lot more worried.
On the way back to the dormitory, Anais stopped Pearson.
“Hey, what are you up to these days?”
“There’s nothing wrong, but I’m worried about the future, so what?”
“What is it, tell this sister.”
Anais stepped beside him.
Pearson looked at the setting sun and sighed.
“Nowadays, whenever I go there, I feel… … . Do you think I’m too weak? anyway so. Everyone has their own unique skills. But I-“
“Okay, don’t you like everything? I know very well.”
“uh… … what is it?”
Anais laughed.
In this case, there is a suitable solution.
But it seems like I’m relying too much on him these days.
She wanted to help her friend.
When she was struggling, Pearson supported her.
It was very, very likely that he didn’t know anything, but-.
If you pass on what you learned from Manus, Pearson will be able to find the answer.
“Once you go to the tower and roll hard, won’t you find the answer?”
I did too.
At Anais’ words, Pearson smiled bitterly.
Can you find the answer if you keep climbing the tower?
that’s what you don’t know
But what is clear is that nothing will change unless you move forward.
Pearson clearly knew.
Climbing the tower, they were gradually becoming enterprising personalities.
“That bastard’s tower. I wish I could drop something right away. Then I will personally destroy it.”
“Are you trying to blow up the academy?”
“That’s not what I meant! anyway… … . Let’s go see it today.”
Adventure to a new stage.
In order to become stronger, an adventure was always necessary.
Even to find the answer.
#2
“Manus. Cale wants to go to the tower today, are you going?”
“okay. It’s time to climb up.”
Guillermo, who lives in the same boys’ dormitory, came to Manus.
Manus put the thesis he was reading into the subspace and nodded.
Others even delivered a message that they would be waiting in the top lobby in advance.
District 2.
The area guarded by the second apostle was the realm of demons in the form of plants.
Each time the area changed, the environment of the erosion zone also changed.
As I moved and entered the gap in the world, the smell of grass wafted out.
“Is it a garden?”
“Is this the original place?”
“It will change even more in the future. Guess… … I wonder if it’s the apostle’s influence.”
“surely… … .”
Guillermo looked around and frowned.
The entire tower was covered with bizarre vines.
The masks that hung like fruit were all pointing downwards.
It was like a scene of death worshipers hanging from a wall and looking down at them.
Even Manus, who was actually seeing it, felt relieved at the bizarre appearance.
The whole world has changed just like that.
As if showing Mythos Academy after the destruction.
The two of them made their way to the lobby, trampling ankle-deep vines.
The inside of the tower was also full of the fresh grass scent.
Everyone, including Cale, was waiting.
“Sir, you are here.”
“Did everyone come together with this?”
“Wait, what about Trace?”
As if thinking of Alano, I found the last piece.
Everyone turned their heads around, looking for Trace.
The face I remembered clearly.
He was a boy with an innocent and cute face and two swords.
Also, is it not showing up?
While everyone was thinking that way, something bounced out of the dark entrance.
“uuu!”
“Pearson! be careful!”
“What, what?!”
[Necto]
Manus, who discovered it, quickly completed the casting.
Cheerurureuk-.
The chain of mana firmly held onto the protruding figure.
Covered in grass, dirt and dust, it was the Trace they were looking for.
“Agogogo-.”
“Trace?! Did you go there alone?”
Allano hurriedly ran to him.
The chain of mana was undone, and Trace, who stood up while shaking off the dust, smiled bitterly.
Seeing him nod slightly, Alano let out a deep sigh.
Her instincts came into play again.
Trace looked very weak and lonely.
How long have you been alone in the erosion zone?
Why do you ask for solitude alone?
she said, holding him tightly by the shoulder.
“Why did you go in alone, there! What a dangerous place!”
“That, that’s-“
“Don’t go in alone again. okay?”
Trace nodded.
To see Alano, who was always benevolent, get so angry.
Suffocated by that spirit, no one could open their mouths.
Alano even cast a healing spell on his own, and Thrace, who was soon completely restored, bowed his head.
“thank you. uh… … hello everyone.”
“nice to meet you. Are you a student at our academy?”
Anais asked, holding out her hand.
Trace hesitated, reaching out and taking her hand.
I felt a warm touch like a soft bonfire.
Trace felt it.
Human body temperature is so warm.
The smiling faces are so beautiful.
The two eyes met so brightly that he lowered his head and threw it away.
“Ah, what are you so shy about? Are you also in 1st grade? Then friend! My name is Pearson. I’m counting on you?”
“Oh, yes, this is Trace.”
“Don’t be tough, huh? It was gloomy because there were so many wizards, but it worked out. Please be gorgeous!”
“ha ha ha… … .”
Trace was just amazed.
talking and communicating with each other.
For some, the ordinary and everyday things were so strange and new.
I didn’t want to let go of this barely caught communication.
I didn’t want to be a nuisance to them.
If only they didn’t consider themselves useless-.
Here, in the Eroded Lands, we may be able to help them.
“For now, I am taking classes at the academy. No one knows, but… … .”
“Your name isn’t even on the attendance sheet?”
Nod.
Trace nodded quietly.
The group’s expressions became serious.
At the same time, doubts about Trace’s true identity bloomed just a little bit.
What the heck is the identity?
But no one openly raised the issue.
Could have been a poor kid.
Anyway, he also said that he would climb the tower together.
now that’s it
“Serious. A person only seen in the erosion zone.”
“Come on, I don’t have time. Let’s go up quickly.”
This time, we decided to divide the group into two groups.
A party centered on 1st year and Alano, and a party centered on Manus.
In terms of relative power, the seniors, including Manus, were overwhelming.
That’s why I planned to start first and search a wider area.
A lot of usable artifacts come out here and there in the tower.
Since we’ve moved to another area, we’ll have to set up other equipment.
‘Isn’t it time for the armor to come out?’
From District 2, artifacts that act as armor appeared.
Artifacts that only function in erosion zones.
“Okay then, let’s go up.”
“Is it from the first floor again? It’s very frustrating.”
“There will be enemies that strong. Trace, how was the inside?”
Trace fixed her face as she explained what had happened inside.
As if recalling a movie he didn’t want to recall, his expression even looked distressed.
“Plants mostly came out. Everyone was wearing a mask.”
“As expected, a mask is a mask.”
“A plant-type daemon… … oh that’s terrible.”
Trace told me about his experiences with killing several daemons.
To sum it up, you have to break the mask exactly.
Some masks are wrapped in dense leaves and stems, so it is difficult to tell them apart.
It was very good to follow the words of those who experienced it first.
Manus, too, smiled slightly as he looked at those who set up their own strategies and moved forward.
[Kyaung!]
As if he wanted to be loved, Albion hit him.
The weight of the already grown guy was quite heavy.
The phoenix sitting on top of Alano’s head also seemed to be looking at Albion with envy.
“Yeah, it’s time to learn another skill.”
[Kreung!]
His level is 38.
At level 40, you start learning full-fledged combat skills.
One person’s share will be enough.
“let’s go.”
After Manus’ words, everyone moved on.
The garden opened its entrance wide and prepared to receive them.
Watching the backs of the party going up with tense faces, Manus recalled the setting of the garden.
‘The lover, the empress, and the hermit.’
Oh.
I should pass this on.
It’s not bad to leave them unattended, but this is reality.
It was always good to check variables before entering.
“Before we go in, let me tell you one thing to be aware of. I remember now too.”
At Manus’ words, the party’s attention was focused.
He left a word with serious eyes.
“Be careful with the ninth arcana. Avoid fighting if at all possible.”
“Hermit… … .”
His words hit me very hard.
Because Manus had never told them to ‘flee’.
“I catch the hermit.”
and declared
He said he would protect everyone.