The Only Male Student in the Academy chapter 62

062. Beginning of Summer Vacation (4)

Not long ago, she recalls her memory of talking to Rose.

“Miss Claire Entirus?”

After talking about Marie, I asked Rose about Claire.

“I’ve met Miss Entirus a few times, but since we’re from different factions, we’ve never had a proper conversation.”

“Claire hasn’t been feeling well lately. Do you know anything?”

“I don’t know much either… From what I hear, I know that Prince Beheritt is childhood friends with Miss Entirus. Why don’t you ask them yourself?”

I couldn’t do that, so I asked….

I couldn’t say that, so I just pretended that there were circumstances.

“Well… I’ve heard some rumors about Ms. Entirus. I think she’s been placed on academic probation.”

“Academic warning?”

“Yes. I heard that your final exam grades weren’t particularly good.”

Apparently, Claire didn’t get caught up in the fire incident, and even while I was in the hospital, she went out to take classes.

That’s as expected. Because Claire has a specialized skill set for survival, including a triple defense system.

So, I thought he wouldn’t be injured to the extent of the fire incident, and I thought he wouldn’t be organized into a seasonal semester class like me.

But the final exams were over… ?

“Is that why you were taking supplementary classes?”

“It’s surprising. Miss Entirus was rumored to be an excellent person.”

“That’s right…”

Claire is not only talented and smart, but he is also a person who works hard without knowing it.

That’s why followers always follow him, and in the crown prince route, he appears as a villain who can crush Lucius with authority.

Claire was put on academic probation.

‘It seems that Crown Prince Root is gone anyway.’

Several things have changed from the original. Like the brilliance of Andebarium, as well as Claire’s situation.

Anyway, even if there is no crown prince, there is no problem since the ending can be seen, but it is a little inconvenient to leave Claire in this state.

It’s really like a gag.

If left unattended, I’m anxious because I don’t know when or what I’ll do.

Even so, there is something ambiguous about solving it yourself.

Perhaps the reason Claire ended up like that is because of me.

‘Should I leave it alone for now….’

Since no conclusion was reached, I had no choice but to choose the most acceptable option.

It was when I was having lunch with Marie in the student cafeteria.

Voices came from speakers installed throughout the building.

[Alumnus, are you enjoying your lunch? Today’s lunch broadcast is approved by the student council, and I, Benit Findelnerka, would like to promote one thing.]

“……!”

I inadvertently corrected my posture at the familiar name.

Benit Findelnerca.

He was the main character of Chapter 2.

[I think some of you have already heard the news. A new dungeon has been discovered in County of Findelnerca.

We named it ‘Findelnerca Catacombs Dungeon’ after our family. It is an uncharted realm where numerous undead lurk, and perhaps treasure lies dormant.

Countess Findelnerca is looking for adventurers to explore the Catacombs dungeon.

There are no restrictions on qualifications. It is open to all adventurers who have the courage to step into the unknown and dream of adventure.

If you are a Philea Academy student, we will provide accommodation and meals free of charge.

Thank you for your participation.]

With those words, the broadcast ended.

Then, the students in the cafeteria look excited.

“It was vacation, so there was nothing to do. Would you like to visit?”

“I was thinking of going into the dungeon anyway, but it’s not bad if the lodging and meals are free.”

In an instant, the Findel Nerca dungeon becomes noisy.

‘Chapter 2 is about to start soon.’

Meanwhile, I am alone in my thoughts.

The story in Chapter 2 is quite different from Chapter 1.

In Chapter 1, if the story progressed at the academy against aristocratic students including Rose Eiffeltain.

In Chapter 2, the story progresses in the form of going back and forth between the academy and County of Findelnerca.

In other words, County of Findelnerca is the main stage of Chapter 2.

The case of ‘Findelnerca Catacombs Dungeon Discovery’, which was just broadcast, can be said to be the prologue of Chapter 2.

Of course, Chapter 2 will begin in earnest only after the second semester begins, and peace will continue until then.

In other words, it was also a story about preparing for Chapter 2 during this summer vacation when nothing happens.

“Eh, Ariel…, What, what are you thinking…?”

Is it because I stopped my hands? Marie asked strangely.

“Nothing.”

“Eh, does Ariel want to go too…? To the catacombs dungeon…”

“I want to go, but it’s a bit difficult.”

Just as the Skill book was hidden in the Blatta Dungeon, there is also a skill book hidden in the Catacombs of Findel Nerka.

My desire to have that skill book is like a chimney. It’s because it’s a skill that’s very compatible with .

But the problem is.

“It will be difficult for the two of us.”

The two of us could break through on the 1st floor, but the item I wanted was on the 4th floor.

If it were me and Mari…… Is the second floor the limit? Must be very good 3rd floor?

‘… No, even the third floor is dangerous. There is a possibility of dying on the second floor.’

If you do something stupid and lose your life, you won’t be able to eat or die.

In that case, it would be better to enter another dungeon and promote growth.

I thought so.

“I’ll go with you.”

A voice interrupted.

My blonde hair, tied in two ponytails, sways, and golden eyes like the glow of an evening sunset look at me.

She arrived at some point and stood there with a graceful yet haughty gesture.

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Even though she is slightly short, she senses that she is from a noble background.

Clerda.

“……What is it?”

Unknowingly, I got up from my seat.

Claire’s sudden talk was unexpected. Are you finally messing around with something?

Watching Claire warily.

Claire has a frightened face for some reason.

“Ah, no, that……… If you want to go to the dungeon, I-I will go with you.”

Claire avoids her gaze and says.

… The tip of that hand is trembling slightly.

There is no confident Claire that I have seen before. The appearance of a rabbit that looks like it is facing a wolf.

To be embarrassed by the lack of ambition.

I hear whispers from far away.

“What is it?”

“I think Claire-sama is talking to the idiot?”

“But isn’t the atmosphere a bit strange?”

… Anyway, this guy always makes things difficult.

I sighed.

“Let’s move.”

After roughly finishing our meal, we immediately left the restaurant.

I wanted to go to a shelter so I wouldn’t be noticed by others, but I didn’t have to. The training ground is empty, probably because of the vacation.

But just in case, go to the bench in the corner of the training ground and sit Claire down.

Marie and I stood up and looked down at Claire to keep our guard up.

“So, you want to go to the dungeon with us?”

“…Yes.”

“What are you up to?”

Did Claire go to Findelnerca’s dungeon in the original story?

I tried to refresh my memory, but nothing happened. It was because there was no Claire among the NPCs you could meet in the County of Findelnerca.

In the first place, Claire would have been a character staying on a floating island even during vacation to find the brilliance of Andebarium.

So, saying that he would go to the Findelnerca Catacombs dungeon with us was clearly a different development from the original story.

“Ah, the brilliance of Andebarium… I, I want you to return it now…”

Let’s ask, Claire is like Mary Marie.

He began to speak trembling.

“Ah, there was a letter from my father… To come home during vacation…”

“I told you to come home…? Why?”

“Because my grades were bad this time… That’s why I think you’re worried…”

Only then did I understand the situation.

In the original story, Claire never went home.

As I said, even during vacation, Claire had to stay on the floating island to find the brilliance of Andebarium.

If he returns to his family without losing the brilliance of Ande Barium, he will of course be excommunicated on the spot. So, there was a setting that he wanted to remain in the academy while making various excuses.

Originally, it should have been, but the situation changed after I beat Claire.

The brilliance of Andebarium Claire possessed came into my hands.

For some reason, Claire ruined his grades.

He tried to stay at the academy, but since he was put on academic probation, he lacked justification for staying on the floating island.

‘If Claire goes home in this state….’

It will be revealed that Claire not only lost the brilliance of Ande Barium, but also that he passed it on to me.

What will happen after that?

Really, Claire was banished from the family.

… Or my engagement is going on.

“Well, it’ll only take a week… So, give me back the brilliance of Andebarium…”

“You’re going to help us on our adventure instead?”

Claire nodded.

I close my eyes and think.

Two emotions are swirling in my head.

‘I have no intention of forgiving Claire.’

Anyway, weren’t you trying to make me a dick?

I have not forgotten.

The feeling of having to spend a night in an underground canal.

The terrible smell I had to smell at that time.

Claire wouldn’t know how embarrassed and nervous I was.

So, I never had the slightest intention of forgiving Claire.

Just one thing,

‘If I think about it excluding my personal feelings.’

Claire is also a wizard, but there is a big difference between me and Marie.

Tanking ability.

Through , You can manipulate the battlefield, through , You can block attacks, and through , You can secure your survival.

Not only that, but Claire also has a unique skill called .

Even if you only have one, the survival rate goes up significantly, but Claire has as many as four.

A strange trait that makes it suitable for a tank despite being a mage.

That is, if I accept Claire.

We can secure tanks that were lacking in our party.

“Claire, I will never forget what happened with you.”

When I say that, Claire flinches.

I continued to speak while glaring at Claire.

“If that’s all right, come join the party.”