Episode 169 – Rumors decide whether to become a hero again
#One
monday.
Even before class started, the academy was buzzing.
The results of the disciplinary committee hung on a giant banner.
The results were posted in the lobby for all students to see, and joy and sorrow were mixed.
The innocence of Manus, and the disgrace of Siren, who was a maid.
When the truth was revealed, those who had spoken ill of Manus turned pale and shut their mouths.
Especially those who expected their grades to rise even a little.
The students who usually had an inferiority complex toward Manus were to die from the morning.
In the end, they ended up in the worst form they didn’t want.
“What about us?”
“What? I just have to buy it.”
“under… … Really why? isn’t that too much? Did you really achieve that skill without any doping?”
“I know. Did you hear any news about that? A graduate from the Caesar family came.”
graduate.
The meaning of those words was really great.
Not only did you survive the fierce competition for four years, but you also passed all of your graduation exams and thesis.
There is a saying that there are many people who enter the academy, but few people leave.
In addition, if he was a graduate of Caesar, he would have been the top graduate.
A graduate who descends like a legend from the academy.
Year 3 and 4 already knew who she was.
Invidea.
Since he was an idol-like senior to them, it became a hot topic even more than Manus.
Manus was also sitting casually, when Nia approached.
“How are you feeling?”
“It is the same as usual.”
“Oh, too. Can I see Invidea-senpai one more time?”
“There is nothing that can’t be done.”
“uh… … Could you introduce yourself?”
Manus laughed.
It’s like an acquaintance clinging to an idol family that they envy.
Nia looked at Manus with eyes full of anticipation.
how will we do it?
Come to think of it, I didn’t see Invidea this morning.
where is she
Should I get wet with nostalgia and search for memories?
You’ll find out after class.
As I was thinking insignificantly, there was a buzz from the back of the classroom.
“Kyaaa Seniors!”
“Seniors! I am a fan!”
“… … What happened?”
Nia turned her head.
In a crowded place, an unusual energy was felt.
Invidea did not hide her aura.
So it was easy for people around her to notice her presence, and Manus was one of them.
Seeing them drive crowds like that, the Caesar family certainly seems to enjoy the attention.
he got up from his seat
If his sister had come here, she would have come looking for her.
That would be a pretty important issue.
“I have something to do with my brother, so I ask for your understanding. everyone.”
“Ah, that, sure.”
“of course! Pass by!”
It was a very enthusiastic response.
As if the sea were parting, his younger brother passed between the crowds divided into two and faced each other.
Invidea said to her younger brother who was facing her.
“I heard everything from the chairman. It looks like I can see it too, see you after school.”
“I get it.”
“There are a lot of people watching, so I’ll talk about the details later… … They say your mother will be back soon.”
“How did that go? Are they being tracked?”
Invidea did not respond to questions.
She moved and waved her hands.
“That too later. See you later.”
Invidea appears like the wind and disappears like the wind.
Manus turned to Nia, who was standing behind him, his eyes shining brightly.
Eyes full of envy.
The clown’s prominent smile was enough to ruin her usual image.
“Were you like that when you were an academy student?”
“… … maybe?”
“… … .”
Manus just looked at his sister, who walked away in silence.
I guess you could say Caesar.
She must have had an unusual school days like herself.
Manus was sure.
#2
after school.
Manus moved to keep his promise with Invidea.
What to say and what events await him.
What other changes will Invidea make?
“Oh, you are early. A lot of new books came in. It was a pretty fun time.”
“It’s a good place for confidential talk.”
“Shall we go straight to the point? The erosion zone you guys are going to. I have heard of it.”
Have you already figured it out there?
The source must be the chairman.
Recalling that no one had come in contact with her, Manus nodded, thinking about what had happened.
It spread outward faster than I thought.
If so, you should take advantage of this opportunity to increase your attack speed.
In addition, you will be able to call for help with all your strength to stop the minions and Eresis coming in June.
After organizing the contents in his head, Manus opened his mouth.
“It will be right. Right now we are attacking a place called a ziggurat in the erosion zone.”
“Did you say daemon? I heard you shouldn’t let them come out. Will the world really end when they come out?”
“There are a limited number of people like my sister and I who can see. It would be impossible against an enemy that even his father could not see.”
“hmm… … I mean.”
honestly his father. It didn’t look like Laves would lose to something like Demon.
If I somehow squeezed it into the tower like Nia did, wouldn’t it be solved at once?
However, Manus did not say such a thing.
Side effects have not yet been confirmed, and it is unknown how the world will change.
If he even turns against the enemy, will they be able to handle it?
He wanted to avoid situations that Manus could not control.
If Invidea works together with her colleagues, she will be able to persuade or subdue them somehow.
But my father… … I couldn’t afford it.
“I’ve said it over and over again, but family greed shouldn’t come in.”
“That would be the beginning of a world war. I am also aware.”
“At least one year. We intend to go up to that level by ourselves.”
In response to Manus’ firm words, Invidea did not hesitate to refute.
She intended to respect her brother’s opinion.
Because Invidea remembered what she said and wanted to keep it.
Manus.
For Caesar to become the best family on the continent, his power needs to grow.
It’s even better if you keep your brother Tirannis in check.
Invidea smiled, hiding her feelings.
The stronger your sister’s power grows, the closer her dream will become.
Her smile gradually deepened.
“I respect your opinion. but… … Never overdo it. got it?”
“of course. Oh, and I also want to participate in the Yeongji War.”
“I will suggest that to my father. Now that the work is over, I can’t go back.”
Manus moved to see him off.
It was a welcome thing from his point of view, as she didn’t know what variables her excessive intervention would create.
Many people watched as the two walked side by side.
Tyrant and Empress.
Because those who were so called walked together, it could be said that it was a spectacle.
I’ve gotten used to the countless gazes now.
As she entered the empty hallway, she spoke her last words.
“The send-off is only received here. Do you have anything else to ask for?”
“June 3rd. I would like you to stop by the academy for a while at night.”
“If it were June 3rd… … It is the day when the full moon rises. i get it. Let the day be empty.”
Invidea turned around with a smile.
I learned a lot from this visit.
I didn’t intend to inform the family just yet, but with this, it was Sam who obtained information that Tirannis didn’t know.
If you can harvest this much in a little over two days, is it worth coming again?
I learned that information is not something that can be obtained in a short period of time.
In that sense, Manus was a perfect source of information to use here.
Well, mutual aid.
“Then don’t go. Stay healthy.”
“okay. My sister too.”
“… … okay.”
Invidea’s pupils widened for a moment, then returned to normal.
She waved away with a warm smile that she hadn’t shown before.
Manus stood there until his sister disappeared completely and saw her off with her eyes.
Now that her participation in the war has been confirmed, you can ease your worries.
May was a month full of events.
The month that includes the anniversary of the founding of the Empire, the anniversary of the founding of the school, and the sports day.
Even in a tight schedule, you should increase your power as much as possible.
I have to push it until District 4 during this year so that the other two years will be comfortable.
‘It’s not yet time to join Santoreo… … .’
The world has already changed a lot, so that time might come quickly.
Anyway, now was the time to raise the level as much as possible with all available power.
The section of the demon that will come soon.
From 50 to 70 it could take 2 years or 3 years.
“Is it over?”
Chesthip paid a fair amount of compensation and left.
A pile of magic stones L and an artifact that seems to have been received from Andrea.
And even [Heart of the Hermit].
If you bring it to White, you will be able to make various items.
After defeating Andrea, the labor of crafting artifacts begins.
I don’t know anything else, but it will be easier if you make items related to mana.
I moved on, thinking about what to do.
For the time being, I will focus on preparing for the midterm exam.
#3
after school.
Nia returned to her dormitory and scribbled something hard.
What is the family preparing for now?
You can find out during the midterm exam, but it wouldn’t hurt to get information in advance.
If the family is doing something stupid, you should at least let them know.
After scribbling with the pen for a while, she paused, and she hesitated.
The phenomenon that has been bothering her lately has begun to flare up again.
Putting down the pen, she took a deep breath.
“It’s starting again.”
The feeling of forgetting something and not knowing what it is.
It’s nothing, but I feel like my surroundings are gradually disappearing.
She clutched her head and pressed her forehead to the desk.
She trembled, fearing that she would forget something really important.
“under… … I really have to do something.”
I couldn’t miss the important things because I was fascinated by becoming stronger.
It was also for the sake of her precious family that she was trying to become stronger.
‘We have to come up with measures.’
Without writing the letter, she opened another piece of paper.
Among the notebooks I had bought from 1st grade to 4th grade, I pulled out the one at the end.
I remembered what Manus had said just a few days ago.
＜The world will reject you.＞
No, I will never be rejected.
Survive to the end, I will fulfill my unfinished dream.
She gritted her teeth and moved her hands quickly.
The movements of the hands to catch the disappearing things were desperate.