episode_0041
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“To be honest, I was skeptical. I never thought I could actually raise my level by 10 in just a few days… .”
I’m not saying this after raising the level by more than 10 in less than a week, but it is very difficult to level up regardless of the amount of experience points supplied.
In addition to physical fatigue, there was considerable mental fatigue because death was always waiting, no matter how carefully one prepared and prepared.
Unlike games, a single mistake could lead to death, so it was not easy for nobles to level up safely.
Of course, the story is different if you fight without clinging to life as if you were throwing your body into a fiery pit.
The amount of experience points itself is the same as in the gaming days, so if you have a little courage like I did one day, it wasn’t difficult to level up.
Plus, this time, Sarah was stronger than I thought, so I was able to finish it faster.
“Wouldn’t it be possible to raise it to 25 with a little more?”
Sarah looked at the tower with regret, perhaps remembering the third floor she couldn’t get to.
It’s good to be motivated, but too much of anything can be toxic.
There was a midterm exam soon, and there was no point in raising her level too much right away, so I calmed her down for now.
“Calm down. Even if your level increases, your power will not increase unless you contract with a new devil.”
“… That’s right. But the problem is where to get the tribute. Because I can’t ask that woman for anything.”
“Hmm… .”
The devil demands tribute when making a contract.
Usually, they ask for something that is universally regarded as precious, but because life is precious to everyone, there were many cases where human life was requested.
Even if it is the same life, the lives of livestock are often not accepted because they are not considered precious, and money is also not accepted because it loses value when the country collapses.
However, in the case of valuable items, their value is recognized, so they are accepted as part of the contract.
“Is human hunting a bit like that?”
“I’m not saying that murder is absolutely impossible, but… .”
It seems that there is no feeling of rejection at all.
There is a big difference between defeating an enemy and indiscriminately killing anyone.
Above all, it wasn’t something I really wanted to do.
I was wondering what would happen if Sera resembled Terezina and said things like recycling, but I’m glad that we had the same understanding on this point.
“If your life doesn’t work, you can just sacrifice an item. If I offer you honey, will you accept it? I think honey, which restores mana, is quite precious.”
“If you’re a devil who likes sweets, you might accept it… .”
It was said in a joking tone, but considering the value of the honey, it was not impossible.
Anyway, after completing Sera’s level work, we returned to the royal capital.
*****
“Where have you been and what have you been doing until now!!!”
What awaited us when we returned to the academy was not a warm welcome but a nagging feeling.
It wasn’t Oona Fiona’s nagging.
Of course, it wasn’t the original heroine’s nagging.
The person who reprimanded us was one of the customers who had paid us a fair price.
Alma Aleune.
The girl, who had green hair as vibrant as a forest and impressive marks around her eyes, was a girl with quite a temperament, despite her gentle puppy-like appearance.
Looking at the mana I could feel in my body, I could tell that I had trained well for a student.
“Hey!! Don’t you answer?!”
The sight of this short dog barking in heat was like watching a Chihuahua, so I just watched it… .
“Alma, calm down for now.”
A dark-haired young man with sharp eyes standing behind Alma calmed down Alma, who felt like steam was rising from her head.
Chris Pierce.
Unlike Alma, who was nervous, the relaxed man stood in front of us, blocking Alma’s path, which looked like she was about to rush at any moment.
“It was arranged by Terezina and not by anyone else, so everyone must have something in mind. yes? Felt?”
“That’s right. I don’t mean to look down on you, but it’s okay if you don’t do anything. In fact, you won’t have time to do anything.”
“Where on earth does that confidence come from?”
“In this test, if you have a familiar with the ability to fly, first place is a given.”
In this mid-term test, flags hidden throughout the forest are retrieved and returned before the opposing team.
The test site was located in a forest under the direct control of the royal family, not far from the royal capital. It was tailored to the student’s level, so dangerous monsters did not inhabit it.
It was no exaggeration to say that there were no risk factors since it was a logging site before it was initially selected as a test site.
“If there is something to be careful about, is it a different team from losing a rescue item and being in trouble? To be honest, I’m at a student level so it’s not much of a threat… .”
“We carry one piece of luggage, right? You know the rules, right? If more than half of the team members drop out, they are disqualified.”
Saying that, Alma turned around and glared at poser Lotto, whose face was red as if he had had a drink.
He had drank so much that he could barely sit up, and he felt like he might fall over if the wind blew next to him.
“Don’t worry about that. If I find a suitable open place, I will order the spirit to set up camp and wait for the familiar to return.”
You don’t know how many flags the opponent may have, but it is not a very efficient action to attack through a strong position.
Moreover, if the majority were eliminated, they would be disqualified, so there was a high possibility that they would try to find at least one more flag rather than take that risk and attack.
“If you collect more than half of the flags, you can either wait until the morning when the test ends or go outside. Is there anything else you’re worried about?”
“… None.”
Alma pouted her lips as if she were dissatisfied, but she accepted what she had to admit.
I was wondering what would happen if they bothered to talk nonsense about trying to get it together, but it seems like they know how to admit what needs to be acknowledged, regardless of their dissatisfaction.
Chris must have been very satisfied with what I said, so he narrowed his sharp eyes even more and started laughing.
By the way, that kid has been looking at me with a sticky gaze since a while ago. I guess he doesn’t have any feelings for me?
I didn’t want to have this kind of suspicion towards the man, but I couldn’t help but have doubts because there were so many precedents.
“Let me tell you in advance, I like girls.”
“What nonsense is this crazy guy talking about!!”
It was Alma who said that, not Chris.
Alma was enraged as if she had been cursed. Chris pushed her away, showing his teeth like a dog, and stepped forward.
“Ahaha, I didn’t think like that. Like you, I like women more than men.”
While saying that, Chris wrapped his arms around Alma’s shoulders.
Looking at Alma, who blushed in a different way at Chris’ sudden skinship, I was able to guess what kind of relationship the two people had.
“Alma is my fiancé. I’m angry because I think you insulted me, so I hope you can understand.”
“No, I’m sorry for saying something unnecessary.”
“Really? Then can you teach me something instead? What is your relationship with Terezina?”
“What is your relationship?”
“Terezina is not interested in the Academy. Sera, you were half-neglected, so it’s strange that you’re paying attention now.”
“… Hmm.”
“So, are you… Are you his concubine?”
It may sound awkward to say that a man is a woman’s concubine, but it is not that uncommon in this world.
Women could also raise their levels, so unlike in reality, it was not uncommon to see female lords, and of course, there were men who became such women’s concubines.
How many times have I received such recommendations from both men and women during my travels?
While recalling not-so-good memories and thinking of an appropriate answer.
Just like Chris did a moment ago, Sarah stepped forward on my behalf and spoke in a murderous voice.
“… Hey.”
“Yes?”
“If you say one more word, I will tear you apart.”
In a cold voice that even I had never heard, Chris and Alma forgot what to say and looked at Sarah with blank eyes and furrowed brows.
It is no wonder that such harsh words suddenly came out of the mouth of Sarah, who can be said to be the daughter of her superior, and her thoughts became stiff.
Moreover, depending on how you interpret the words just a moment ago, it could be seen as an insult to Terezina.
“Kuhm… .”
I cleared my throat slightly to freshen up the mood and approached them with a bright smile.
Chris must have finally regained his senses and scratched his head with a sheepish smile.
Alma came out strong because her opponent was a commoner, and she didn’t seem to have any intention of squaring off with Sarah, Terezina’s daughter.
“Should we just pretend that we both did something wrong and stop talking about this?”
“… Yes. Do you have any time? Then, as an apology, I’d like to treat you to a drink.”
“It’s okay if you buy it.”
“Ha, haha… . Then let’s go. That friend… .”
When Chris glanced back, the poser, who had already gathered himself, tapped Chris on the shoulder and said,
“You live there, right? Let’s go quickly.”
“Are you actually awake?”
After talking like a joke, we walked to a bar that Chris knew well.
While walking on campus.
“… Felt?”
A girl with short, trimmed red hair spoke to me, but I just ignored it and moved forward.
Sarah seemed to think it was strange that the girl’s words had been ignored, so she asked vaguely.
“Is this the person you knew earlier?”
“No, it’s someone I don’t know.”
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