‘We have to see that something bigger is happening.’
Are you thinking too pessimistically?
Look at what has happened so far.
Can people endure without becoming pessimistic?
More than anything, I’ve been going through a lot of things recently and was worried about one thing.
‘Isn’t this now hard mode?’
An unexpected story.
There was actually another level of difficulty in this warrior academy.
It was Hell difficulty.
‘Actually, I don’t know what the hell difficulty level is.’
It was not a normal route, but a hidden difficulty.
There was no one in the community who had played it, so opinions were divided as to whether Hell difficulty actually existed.
‘If this were on Hell difficulty, the ridiculous events that have happened so far would be explained.’
However, he soon shook his head.
‘Probably not. please.’
It was a desperate wish.
If it’s Hell difficulty, you’re screwed.
In the scenario announcement, the description of Hell difficulty was only one line.
– Absolutely impossible to clear.
For now, I put that thought aside and thought about the deleted night episode that was about to happen.
‘In principle, it is a matter for the protagonists to solve, but we must prepare for unexpected situations.’
At that time, I was asked this question.
“Professor Ban, how will you handle security?”
For your information, we were currently in the middle of a professor’s conference.
Professors from all departments gathered together to discuss preparedness measures for Phantom Break.
Okay.
Countless eyes were focused on me.
“There is a rumor that Professor Ban is called the divinity of our Rubines. Indeed, I am looking forward to seeing what kind of performance he will show this time.”
It was cunning.
As he has recently risen to prominence by solving various problems, he seems to have become jealous of his professors.
‘I’m insensitive to mana anyway, so you probably think I won’t be able to do much in a real battle like this.’
However, not everyone was giving a disturbing look, but there were quite a few who were giving the opposite look.
-I look forward to your performance this time, Ban.
It was mainly former President Randolph’s faction.
Either way, they had something in common.
Everyone at the academy was paying attention to what I would do during this situation.
“Professor Ban, please tell us your security plan.”
I thought for a moment.
‘What should I do? Rather than simply standing guard, it is more important to prevent evil from happening in the future.’
Above all, it is not efficient.
‘Even if I tried to catch ghosts, I wouldn’t be able to catch even a few and would only be laughed at.’
Although I gained strength from Whirlpool Island, my absolute mana amount was still at a poor level.
Depending on the situation, I could perform miracles beyond my limits, but the weakness of my abilities was that I couldn’t deal with multiple mobs.
‘There are also practical problems. ‘What kind of contribution you make during this Phantom Break will have an absolute influence on your decision to hire a professor.’
In other words, you have to make the best effort.
Because I’m dealing with a ghost? It was absolutely impossible.
‘I have to achieve my achievements in other ways.’
After deciding, I opened my mouth.
“I don’t plan to stand guard.”
“!!”
Everyone made bewildered faces.
“What do you mean? “You’re not going to stop the ghost?”
A natural reaction.
There was no good excuse to make.
More than anything,
‘I shouldn’t let people know what I’m trying to do.’
Sadal definitely happens.
Because an instinctive sense of crisis is sounding the alarm.
‘I can roughly guess what kind of sadal it is.’
I swallowed my saliva.
‘There will be four terrible months that cannot be compared to anything that has happened so far.’
A story that others would be surprised to hear.
All of the disasters that have occurred so far have all been terrible, so there is no comparison?
But, it was true.
‘If what I guess is true, then we have to deceive our allies first.’
Caught off guard by the ‘enemy’.
That was the only way to win.
I put on a completely shameless expression for the sake of the ‘operation’.
“Yes, because dealing with a low-level ghost like this doesn’t suit me, a noble person.”
“under! “It is the duty of an academy professor to respond to a disaster like this.”
“Then, I will take leave.”
“Professor Ban!”
Whether the professors were angry or not, I stood up.
Just like the original ‘Banregi’.
“It’s annoying, so please don’t come to me for something trivial like this.”
like that.
An operation to prevent the destruction of Rubiness Academy has begun.
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* * *
Naturally, people’s reaction was not good.
“They say Banregi ran away because he was afraid of ghosts.”
“As expected, it’s Banregi. “I thought you had changed again.”
“A professor who can’t even deal with a low-level ghost. “Shame on the Faculty of Magic.”
The reputation, which had improved somewhat recently, has plummeted again.
I had no choice but to leave it alone and move on.
There was a lot to do.
“I’m busy. What’s going on?”
A harsh voice.
Young-faced appearance.
It was Van’s sister, Mariam, the mayor.
“I came because I have something to tell you.”
“what. “You said you were on vacation, why don’t you go out and have fun?”
I secretly laughed.
“Thank you.”
“What suddenly?”
“Isn’t that because you’re upset because people are criticizing me?”
“no it’s not? “What does it matter to me whether people criticize you or not?”
“No need to worry. Don’t you know now too? “I wouldn’t have done that for no reason.”
Mariam frowned.
“Okay, let’s just listen. What on earth are you thinking? “I’m calling Emily and the captain of the guard, Sir Gordon.”
It wasn’t just the two of us in the room now.
I winked at Emily and Sir Gordon before getting to the point.
“How is the city’s security posture?”
“You don’t have to worry. Phase 2 will now proceed, but preparations have been completed.”
“That’s right. “Our guards will work with Rubiness Academy to prevent any damage to the city.”
Sir Gordon answered in a confident voice.
‘Certainly, considering Sister Mariam’s personality, I would have prepared it perfectly without any gaps.’
“It’s not enough. “Prepare as if we’re going to get to at least Phase 4.”
“!!”
Everyone widened their eyes.
Phase.
This refers to the strength of the brakes.
During Phase 1, average Lv. A level 1 monster has an average Lv. 2 level during Phase 2. 2 monsters appear.
In other words, the average Lv. of all 4 phases. It means that the ghost of 4 is haunting.
‘The average is Lv. Since it’s 4, higher-ranking ghosts will also appear.’
It was an enormous disaster.
The problem is that this is not the end.
‘Because the break progresses to Phase 4, and while all the professors and upperclassmen are away, an incident occurs at the academy.’
“what? “There has never been a Phase 4 of any Phantom Break in the last 50 years.”
“It will be different this time.”
“What is the basis?”
“Do you need a basis? I’m anti-Ecclesia? “Become a great star in the magic world.”
This is what I am saying, so just keep quiet and believe.
Everyone was silent.
Mariam stroked her hair as if she was annoyed.
“under. Sir Gordon, if Phase 4 proceeds at full power, what is the expected damage?”
“We can stop it, but more than 30% of the guards will be killed. “It will not be possible to calculate the damage to citizens.”
Mariam suddenly got up from her seat.
“I will request reinforcements from the military.”
“Please wait. “The military is not enough.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Do you think this situation will end once the ghosts are eradicated?”
Mariam understood what I was saying and kept her mouth shut.
“Are you saying that someone is going to take advantage of the chaos to do something to the Free City?”
I nodded.
‘In the original basic scenario, villains carried out a terrorist attack on the academy during the chaos.’
My intuition was sounding the alarm.
That level is not the end.
An even more terrible disaster will occur.
‘Especially now, Ouroboros must be in a poisonous state. There’s no way I’m going to miss this opportunity.’
Mariam’s expression became serious.
“There is a way. “We are digging a trap.”
“trap?”
“Yes, listen.”
Then I explained the ‘operation’, and everyone’s eyes widened again.
“what? “How could something like that be possible?!”
“What is difficult? “Wouldn’t it be possible if you were my sister?”
“What if things don’t go as you say? “Then I will face enormous political backlash.”
“If you succeed, you will become a hero who saved the Free City. “Just as you wish.”
“… … .”
“Didn’t I tell you last time? He said he would allow me to advance into central politics. “This job will give you wings.”
Mariam bit her lip.
I saw him tapping on the desk nervously, as if he couldn’t make a decision.
“Sister, this is what my brother says, so believe it.”
“!!”
Mariam frowned.
“It’s gross. You were much cuter before. “It’s not cute anymore.”
“… “I think I’m too old to hear people say I’m cute anymore.”
“Oh, I don’t know! I liked the old class. “Insolent!”
“But you still like me, don’t you?”
“no it’s not!”
Quang!
I closed the door and left.
Anyway, it looks like he went to try the strategy I mentioned.
‘Did I tease you too much? ‘I’ve wanted to have a brother like that for a long time.’
I looked away.
Emily stood with a stern face.
“How are you?”
“… so so. “Can I ask you a question first?”
“Say it.”
“What are you talking about that our Rafalte duchy will fail?”
ah.
This is the story I told you about last time.
“It’s true.”
“does not make sense? “How much wealth is our Rafalte duchy amassing?”
“In the first place, it shouldn’t have collapsed. Originally, that is.”
I thought about what would happen next.
‘Because the story that unfolds after this deleted night episode is that the Rafalt family goes out of their way to take control of the academy, leading to a disaster.’
“Excessive greed leads to anger. “Your father, Duke Bolman, is too greedy.”
“… … .”
Emily, who knew I was serious, clenched her fists.
“Don’t worry too much. “The reason I called you this time is because it has something to do with it.”
“What are you talking about?”
“It wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing for you for your family to fall, right? “There was no chance of you inheriting the Rafalte duchy anyway.”
Emily gave a surprised look.
“You really mean that?”
“Yes, when the Rafalte duchy falls, I will allow you to steal the family’s wealth. Enough to establish a new family.”
“!!”
“Instead, please cooperate fully with me in this matter.”
“Cooperation?”
“There are things you need. “It’s a little expensive, so get it with your own money.”
“How expensive is it?”
“It’s just a little bit.”
“… little?”
“… Yeah, a little bit.”
I listed the items, and Emily’s eyes grew wide.
“crazy?”
It was a price that would bankrupt the wallet of Emily, the second generation of the empire’s largest tycoon.
* * *
After leaving City Hall, I moved to another place.
Squeak.
When I opened the door, the smell of blood wafted out.
“Oh hoho, master. long time no see. I missed you. Sylphy was bored so she was pursuing a hobby♥”
Silpine, who was torturing the Free City villains, welcomed me with a grin.