episode_0098

As if there was a protagonist watching the situation with a transcendent sense from on board the transport ship.

There are also instructors who directly roam around the uninhabited island with the Knights of Paradise.

Orion Academy instructor Carrot, like the other instructors, was watching the supply drop with a dead presence.

─ Hey, Ichinose-sama···!

As Ok Myeong-jin’s skill is released, his large body shrinks and returns to its original state.

The ending is one where he loses consciousness and falls to the floor.

‘Oh my? Rohan Cadet’s fists are quite tough.’

Carrot, who was watching the match from a tree, confirmed the clean conclusion.

He wiggled his perked rabbit ears and took out a carrot-shaped pen and a thick score sheet.

‘That’s because Ok Myeong-jin has a short temper. If you just look at his skills, he’s definitely one of the top students among the first-year students.’

The instructors are also keeping an eye on the area where supplies are lacking.

The murderous intent that Ok Myeong-jin was exuding was so vivid and crude that Carrot had no choice but to watch.

Because if there is a moment during the fight where a cadet’s life is in danger, you have to run away immediately.

But the picture I was worried about was gone.

What a neat finish.

Instructor Carrot, with her legs crossed, moves her pen excitedly.

“Heh heh~”

Ok Myeong-jin was given 0 points because he genuinely tried to kill a fellow cadet. His attempt to trade partners out of selfish motives was also included in the penalty points.

After leaving a note indicating that he must receive special training separately.

Carrot quickly recorded the rest of the situation.

‘I’m sure you’ll be happy to hear that.’

If the protagonist heard the story that happened here, he would be more impressed by the fact that the cadets of Class 1 followed the precautions properly than by the fact that they won.

Wouldn’t you be able to keep a straight face while twitching the corners of your mouth in joy?

Carrot wanted to see that scene quickly.

widely!

I finish my note and watch Rohan for a moment.

‘She’s definitely a student worth paying attention to.’

There’s a reason why it’s mentioned periodically by the main character.

The actions and atmosphere strangely capture the attention.

Even though the famous Ichinose Yui is by his side, his eyes are drawn to Rohan.

‘He’s already on the news and getting involved in accidents.’

I have a feeling that that cadet will show us something in the future.

Carrot felt curious and pressed the tip of the pen to her lips.

*****

Rohan pulled out the longsword he had stuck in the ground and turned his gaze to Ok Myeong-jin’s partner.

Pointing to a cadet who has fainted with a nod.

“Friend. Take care of this guy. If we leave him like this, he’ll end up like turtle food?”

“Ah, yes···!”

Did Rohan’s words bring you to your senses?

A male cadet came down in a hurry, suddenly speaking politely.

He drags the unconscious Ok Myeong-jin away from Iron Turtle and disappears into the grass.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Ichinose, who had been stirring up emotions, came down next to Rohan with light movements.

The appearance of hiding the pupils again.

“What a great thing you did. Let’s open up the distribution.”

“···It was so noisy, but the leader was sleeping.”

As Ichinose said, the large iron turtle carrying supplies on its back still hasn’t moved.

The other entities were crouching around, crying out, “Eek! Eek!”

The big guy is so dull that you can’t even see his head.

‘If we catch these guys, we’ll only get 1 point per catch.’

Rohan decided to ignore the Iron Turtle here. Considering the time and his physical condition, he thought that was the right thing to do.

There is also Ichinose who immediately cuts off the lifeline by stabbing them one by one with a knife.

“Hey!”

Rohan, who had put the blade to sleep in his scabbard, began to move using the Iron Turtle as a stepping stone.

Ichinose followed behind Rohan, who was excited like a child despite his size, with a faint smile.

Rohan arrived at the supply line.

If you listen closely, you can hear the Iron Turtle breathing inside its shell beneath your feet.

Snoring as if a giant motor is spinning. This is not fishing for food, but real sleeping.

Rohan touched the supply without hesitation.

“Red Flavor!”

Red smoke in a red box.

After removing the blue cover on top, Rohan looked inside.

“···What is it.”

The boxes were full of items, each individually wrapped.

First, discard the signal flag that is emitting red smoke.

When you do that, what catches your attention is the boxes on top.

There was a weapon on display, so Rohan reached out.

“Pistol?”

A pure white pistol and a single magazine filled with bullets.

As Rohan took out his gun and fiddled with it, Ichinose naturally continued his explanation.

“Snowfall-75. It’s a mass-produced automatic pistol produced by Tigrova.”

“Oh, the gun is sharp too?”

“I only know a few famous models.”

Rohan reassembled the magazine and turned the pistol over, handing it to Ichinose.

“Ichinose, do you want to use it? I can’t even use magic power anyway.”

“I can’t use a gun either. I can’t use anything except a sword.”

“Hmm···.”

Rohan stared at the gun in his hand.

It’s something I want to have, but it’s ambiguous when I think about efficiency.

This is the real problem.

“I think they put it there for you to use, so wouldn’t it be better to keep it? Just in case.”

“Is that so?”

Ichinose smiled silently at Rohan’s nodding attitude as if he had been waiting for it.

Rohan grabbed his pistol and started opening the boxes lying underneath.

The first thing I saw were two plastic bottles containing drinking water. I opened them to check the smell and gave them to Ichinose to drink.

Next, two packages of ramen, two cans of tuna, and two plastic forks.

There’s one of those snacks you often see in the military.

Ichinose looked curious as if it was her first time seeing something called a banhup.

Meanwhile, Rohan was serious.

‘Is there more? It’s so empty.’

Rohan shoved his body forward as if he was going to enter the supply box.

Scrape off the plastic by rummaging through the bottom.

Bricks were visible on the floor to support the weight.

“Is this the end?”

“···It’s the end.”

The contents of the box were very shabby considering its size.

If this were to happen, not only would they have to go out and find food the next day, but whenever the cadets gathered, conflicts would naturally arise.

‘Is that what you were aiming for?’

It was hard to be sure since it wasn’t highlighted in Abyss City.

Considering the content of the test, it is quite possible.

─ Guuuu···.

Is it because the little things around me keep crying?

The giant iron turtle used as a pedestal tosses and turns.

It’s unclear whether they’re waking up or just sleeping, but the actions Rohan and Ichinose will take are clear.

“Let’s go back first.”

“Yes.”

Rohan holds ramen and drinking water in his arms.

Ichinose, who saw that, put a fork and canned food into the lunch box.

The two quickly left the place.

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I returned to the place where I had spent the day.

Rohan put the things in a corner, brought in a large bundle of leaves, and threw the ashes of the bonfire outside.

Ichinose helped with the process in a half-hearted manner, then showed curiosity.

From skills to fighting style.

There were many things he wanted to ask, but there was one thing that Ichinose was so curious about that he couldn’t hold it in any longer.

“Rohan. How did you know?”

“What do you know?”

“That··· Ok Myeong-jin student···.”

“What did you confess?”

Ichinose nods slightly.

And then the question appears in a concrete form.

“Even if I confessed, I never told anyone. Cadet Ok Myeong-jin is not the type to tell anyone that she was rejected.”

“It’s just a feeling. It was the atmosphere.”

“What is it?”

“Before even fighting, he kept rolling his eyes. Ichinose seemed to be very uncomfortable too.”

“···.”

Is it possible to infer that far from an abstract stimulus called a feeling?

Ichinose pouted, unable to get a satisfactory answer.

Rohan took off his outer garment to make room, and changed the subject.

“Ichinose. Are you really hungry? Should I eat now?”

“No. I can tolerate it by drinking water.”

“Then let’s take a break and see what happens. The supply might run out again or something else might happen.”

“Like.”

The two came out of their dwelling and picked up some firewood they saw around them.

Most of the things were damp from the rain, but there were quite a few things that could be burned.

“Rohan.”

“Huh?”

“Wouldn’t it be right to consider the possibility of movement even after the sun sets?”

“That makes sense? Sure, there’s a chance that supplies will drop at night.”

Rohan, who had thrown the firewood in his arms into the corner, nodded while shaking his hands and clothes.

“If I’m going to eat later, I’ll go back now and get some sleep.”

“How do I check the shift change time? I don’t have a watch.”

“You can guess roughly by the number of firewood you burn. What about roughly putting in 20 and changing them?”

“Aha···.”

The girl nodded, indicating that she understood.

Rohan pointed to his outer garment spread on the floor.

“Go to sleep first. I told you I’d punish you for your selfish behavior.”

“No. Did you sleep last night? Rohan sleeps first.”

“I have to light a fire.”

“Fire···!”

The girl’s lips pursed. The words she wanted to say were not readily forthcoming.

A picture of Rohan being reawakened after failing to light the fire? It was quite horrifying.

“Then let’s complain and change. Wake me up unconditionally.”

“Isn’t that too much sleep?”

“I’m fine because I slept well last night.”

To Ichinose, those words were nothing more than empty boasts.

Actually, I’m so sleepy because of the stickers.

The moment I lay down, I felt like I could sleep all day unless someone woke me up.

“Okay. I’ll light a fire and wake you up, so go to sleep quickly.”

“···.”

Ichinose headed to the corner as he watched Rohan stacking up the kindling.

Just like yesterday, I lie down on the clothes that Rohan laid out.

like that.

How long have I had my eyes closed?

An unexpected situation.

The girl couldn’t sleep.

‘···uh?’

Ichinose was purely surprised.

I thought I would fall asleep the moment I lay down, but I couldn’t sleep at all. It felt like I was suffering from severe insomnia.

I know the problem.

The bed is so uncomfortable that I keep tossing and turning.

Sleeping on the bare ground really makes you complain so much inside.

That feeling is vivid.

‘···.’

It is especially uncomfortable to put your head down.

He rolled up his outer garment and used it as a pillow, but it wasn’t enough.

I feel like I’m going to get a lump in my throat. I never knew I’d miss my pillow in the dorm this much.

So, questions naturally arise.

Although his mind bravely tried to accept life outside, his body, which had been the successor to a large corporation, was honest about its discomfort.

‘How did you sleep so well last night?’

I slept deeply in a bed like this.

Is it simply a difference in the level of fatigue?

‘no way.’

The smart girl came up with a compelling hypothesis.

I open my eyes slightly and look at Rohan, who is lighting a fire. I see Rohan’s firm thighs as he sits down.

Even as embarrassing memories come to mind and my face heats up, I feel like this is the answer to getting a good night’s sleep.

“Why aren’t you sleeping? Are you hungry?”

Rohan, feeling the gaze piercing through his eyes, turns his head and smiles.

“···.”

Ichinose continued to make various judgments.

The need to pursue efficiency, the shame of looking childish in front of my classmates, and the distinct sense of shame even when I was sleepy.

The thought of being a nuisance to my partner, the regret of not knowing that comfort at all.

Deepest concerns.

The girl bit her lips in hesitation.