Episode 152 – Silence is Time to Forge Gold
#One
One of the hardest things in the world to raise is fame.
On top of so many people, I must prove that I am better than you.
On the other hand, the easiest thing would be to drop reputation.
Huntsmen are always like that.
Those who can’t go up and bite even if they can’t go up.
The way to confront them is to build an overwhelming reputation, or to live flawlessly so that they cannot be bitten.
‘What is this?’
And, to let them know that if they touch it, it will cause serious trouble.
Manus hid his bewilderment and looked into the eyes of his enemies.
I finished it nicely, so what is this?
If you get flustered here, you’re probably throwing food.
I was going to ask the situation as calmly as possible.
No, since they came in groups like this anyway, they’ll recite it word for word.
He just waited for words.
First of all, I knew that the side who spoke gibberish would naturally be at a disadvantage.
“Caesar Manus, something like this came out of your room.”
“It must be black rum.”
“okay. I must explain.”
Manus crossed his arms and looked at the bottle with black water droplets.
It was a drug he knew.
Forbidden drug that can be found on the black market in the middle of the game.
Because it was a mana booster that could only be used in dungeons.
A picture was drawn naturally in my head.
Feeding, I burst into laughter.
Are these truly exquisite situations set in place?
“It sounds like I used that.”
“The circumstances are so. As soon as you became a sophomore, you showed tremendous firepower magic. And today-.”
okay.
Unfortunately, there was a disaster that happened because he couldn’t control his mana.
I didn’t know that it could be so powerful.
I was a little bit offended.
On the topic of dropping it in the Bluddle Slime Nest, rather blame yourself?
How should I react to this?
If you get angry here, what actions will those who have malicious intent against you take?
‘This situation… … It’s really familiar and I miss it.’
A situation that makes you laugh.
Isn’t it a situation that you went through when you were bored when you were on earth in Korea?
Seeing that expression, the professors started to rage.
“This is not the time to laugh! This is a serious problem! Do you want to disgrace the family!”
“Answer honestly, Manus. If it’s a lie, cut your arm off.”
Professor Trail and Professor Jennifer growled.
The strong man’s aura emanating from them seemed to put Manus’ whole body into a compressor.
A fearsome aura urged Manus.
Come on, tell me the truth.
Come on, admit it.
or… … Go ahead and strongly deny it.
But Manus was just silent.
‘I don’t really have anything to say in this space.’
“Manus. Aren’t you going to answer?”
“We have no choice but to convene a disciplinary committee. If the use of this drug is discovered, you Manus will be expelled.”
Shout out and make them give you the answer you want.
It hints at the situation to be faced and creates a sense of fear.
This was a very, very basic tactic.
Instead of answering, Manus looked at the faces of those gathered here.
Most showed a light of disappointment, and a few showed regret.
And, just one person.
There was a human who couldn’t hide the joy of the moment.
‘It’s interesting.’
Chest Hip.
Professor Kai’Sa’s assistant.
He did not hide his fleeting moment of joy, but revealed it.
And, that was tantamount to giving Manus a hole to escape from.
A picture was drawn in an instant.
Perhaps, the gathered malice could be dealt with at once.
To do that, it took some time.
“Do you have anything to say?”
“It started with doubt. Your innocence will be revealed.”
Manus was no different than usual.
If someone sees it, he is so calm and selfless that he would say that he is terribly shameless.
he saw clearly
When I deliberately exaggerated my appearance, those who turned their heads as if they couldn’t stand it.
When there is a crowd, people tend to be mistaken.
They believe that they can hide and avoid the eyes of the person in question.
However, rather, the angular stone looks more protruding.
“So, are you saying you didn’t use this drug?”
“There’s no way I’ll tarnish the family name.”
“I mean… … . However, since it was found in your room, we have no choice but to proceed according to the procedure.”
Manus nodded his head politely.
To do it according to the procedure meant that it took a lot of time.
As we go along, we’ll be able to grab solid evidence.
It was time for silence.
It took time to eradicate the evil that had gathered without knowing anything at once.
Manus turned around.
In any case, the evaluation should proceed properly.
“If I am proven innocent, what will I get?”
“I will give you honor, pride, and a chance to punish the real culprit.”
That’s it.
There was no material need.
The chaebol’s life was like that.
All he wanted was the glory of his family and a comfortable life for himself.
Accumulate various knowledge and obtain great power.
In order to do that, you have to get rid of the things that get in your way.
“Please give me a fair evaluation.”
“… … .”
Professor Trail nodded heavily.
Manus took a step and left his seat.
The disciplinary committee will take care of itself even without him.
Numerous eyes followed.
Manus gazed at Assistant Chesthip for a moment, then slowly disappeared.
The sound of a sigh coming from behind was quite disgusting.
#2
That night.
A wriggling shadow shimmered in front of the door.
Manus quietly closed the book he was reading and looked at the shadow.
A black figure slowly appeared.
Aden, whose black eyes were filled with sadness, frowned, looked at Manus.
There would have been a lot to say about the injustice.
However, he remained silent without saying anything.
“You have suffered a lot. Confucius.”
“What, someone else must have suffered more.”
“dare… … Who is Confucius… … .”
Manus looked at Aden, who burst into anger, and smiled kindly.
There is someone who will be angry on your behalf.
This alone made me feel that I lived a not-too-bad life after coming here.
Seeing Manus like that, Aden burst into anger instead.
Isn’t it time to laugh?
If you did something wrong, you could be accused of being wrong and even expelled.
An expulsion from the Caesar family?
‘That’s absolutely impossible.’
It was a plate that had to be made and blamed on someone.
Even if Manus’s anger is directed at him, Aden will definitely -.
“Don’t think nonsense, Aden.”
“… … Can you read my mind now?”
“How could you not know how to make such a face? You don’t have to worry about that.”
He got up and opened the magic refrigerator.
A glass of non-alcoholic wine was split into two glasses.
Aden took the glass and took a sip.
A sweet, similar taste to Moscato wine.
Perhaps it was the time when everyone was asleep, the scene of the academy seen through the window was enveloped in darkness.
Manus said while looking at the moonlight shining brightly on the ground.
“It must have been planned by Chesthip and one of the maids.”
“If it’s a maid… … .”
Come to think of it-.
After thinking for a while, Aden remembered the face he had briefly faced a few days ago.
“I have a child who cares about me. My heartbeat was a little different, but-”
“I guess we can start from there.”
“I will return to the shadows. The committee is said to be convened tomorrow.”
“Does not matter.”
After all, it’s just a desk discussion chasing vain goals.
The more time dragged on, the better.
If possible, I hoped that the rumors would spread a lot.
Because the one who laughs last will be you.
Manus turned and looked at Aden.
She fidgeted with her glass and couldn’t hide her anxiety.
I’m afraid that a thicker, and unbearable malice will gather.
“Thank you for your concern. but… … I am Caesar.”
“… … All right.”
“Do it your way. You should be able to gather enough evidence.”
evidence?
Arden had no intention of collecting such things.
The person who should be punished should come forward.
Can I just hide behind my back?
She was very capable in this field.
If you say two words, it’s nagging.
The title of Master wasn’t something else just because he was still.
Hardened, Aden emptied the glass at once.
“Then I will start working.”
“Please. Oh, and if possible, I hope the rumors are exaggerated.”
“Malignant… … Rumors?”
Manus nodded.
After a little bit of conversation, I was able to understand a little bit of his intentions.
It is the shadow’s duty to make things flow according to the owner’s intentions.
Aden quietly lowered his head and was sucked back into the shadows.
Those inside the academy won’t know.
The head of the board, and the head maid.
That the people who are actually moving the academy are all on their side.
‘Atonement and clearing one’s name are two different things.’
I was able to bow my head to the innocent.
It was only natural for him to ask for forgiveness from those who were oppressed by unjust violence.
However, you don’t have to forgive those who try to bring down others by exploiting the environment they’re in.
Those guys usually have a mindset that takes tolerance and mercy for granted.
These are the children of the original work, those who grow upright no matter what hardships come their way.
Even if they go through doubts, alienation, and many other incidents, they eventually come together and climb the tower.
“As expected, are people living the same here or there?”
Perhaps this world created based on imagination could be more exaggerated and harsh.
If he was in the past, wouldn’t he have just lived as a ‘student 1’ or worked part-time at a corner store in the neighborhood?
Now that everything has changed, he can do a lot.
An adult’s thoughts in a student’s body.
It was a time when I felt that I was lacking, but when I took my time again, there were things that looked different.
Whether it’s failure or success, it reminded me of the saying that everything is an experience.
‘I’m worried about them.’
Rumors must have already spread.
The end of the month evaluation will be held tomorrow, so the children did not meet.
Guillermo, whom he met in the men’s dormitory, looked at him strangely and disappeared.
how are you going to react
It could be greed, or it could be an expression of anxiety.
Because human beings constantly want to be certain.
You’ll find out tomorrow.
And once again I’m sure
‘Or he lost his innocence because of me.’
Anyway, it was a day to look forward to.